Wasteland Farming, Manual for Raising Human Cubs

Chapter 9 Brother Gangzi, you

When she woke up, she saw blood-red, wriggling flesh all over her eyes. Zhao Xiaoxiu found that she was not frightened at all. Instead, she was in a good mood and raised her little hand to say to the blood-red eyes around her, "Hello!"

Although the human cub couldn't understand why his father liked to wrap himself up so much.

But she had to admit that it was warm and quiet in there, and her sleep quality was greatly improved.

Moreover, I felt more at ease with Abebei in my arms.

Before going to bed last night, Zhao Xiaoxiu didn't know why her father had found her Abebei.

Now she knows.

Zhao Gang planned to take her and the Meng brothers on the mission together.

Abebe was used as a carrier for her.

Zhao Gang wanted to just stuff her into his body and wrap her up, which would be very convenient.

But he also realized that humans might not be able to accept this way of carrying.

Kosode said not to expose yourself in front of other humans, so it is better to use a sling, the way humans carry children.

In order to set off on time at 6:30, Boss Meng knocked on Zhao Xiaoxiu's door at 5 o'clock in the morning and asked Zhao Gang to go to the bathroom to queue up.

This way, when the water is released at six o'clock, they can get all the water immediately.

Go home and get ready, and set off on time at 6:30.

However, neither the eldest brother Meng nor the second brother Meng expected that there would be a three-year-old child in the team.

"Xiao Xiu?"

Meng Laoer was shocked and suspected that there was something wrong with his eyes. He rubbed his eyes and opened them to look over again.

Zhao Gang was seen carrying a backpack, sticks and hemp ropes on his shoulders, a machete in his left hand, and a bulging package hanging on his chest.

Who else could it be but Zhao Xiaoxiu who is holding a head of spiky yellow hair in the package!

"Uncle Meng, Uncle Meng." Zhao Xiaoxiu called them obediently.

In fact, the toes have curled up awkwardly.

Of course she knew that her three-year-old child appearing in the team would cause a lot of trouble, but Huo Di said that he would take her away with him no matter what.

In Zhao Gang's own words, how could his own cubs not be able to beat those low-level mutant trash? He had to take them out for some practice.

"The cub is too thin, he needs more exercise to become stronger!"

Zhao Gang explained seriously.

After saying this, without even looking at the incredulous faces of the two Meng brothers, he strode out of the base with one hand on his shoulder and the other holding a machete. He carried a backpack full of survival items for the cubs and the cub wrapped tightly in front of him. He had a firm look in his eyes and strode out of the base.

Boss Meng: "No, Brother Gangzi, you..."

Meng Lao Er also hurried over to persuade him: "Once you leave the base, there are mutant plants everywhere. Brother Gangzi, don't joke with me!"

Zhao Gang was not joking with them, he was serious.

The two men's advice fell on deaf ears and did not enter his ears at all.

The three of them walked through the shantytown and came to the isolation zone.

A road runs straight through the middle of the isolation zone and connects to the outside of the city, where the forest stretches as far as the eye can see.

There were two old pickup trucks and a modified Wuling Hongguang van parked on the side of the road.

The van driver was leaning against the car, savoring a cigarette butt in his mouth. His originally lazy eyes instantly lit up when he saw Zhao Gang and his group approaching.

"Hey! Are we going into the mountains?" asked the driver.

Zhao Gang strode forward, not looking around. Boss Meng quickly pulled him back and said, "Get in the car and go to the foot of the mountain."

The latter sentence, "Go to the foot of the mountain," is directed to the driver.

The driver immediately laughed and opened the door for the group. He saw a bulge in Zhao Gang's arms and looked at it curiously, frowning slightly. He had never seen anyone take such a young child into the mountains.

"Four people, eight points."

"Hey, why do you accept the child too? She doesn't take up any seat." Meng Lao Er said unhappily.

The driver sneered and took out an old-fashioned pistol from his pocket. "Take the ride if you want or not. If not, get out!"

Meng Lao Er wanted to say something but was stopped by Meng Lao Da.

"Eight points is eight points. When are we leaving?" Boss Meng asked as he transferred the points to the driver.

After collecting the points, the driver did not put away his gun, but simply lowered the muzzle and no longer pointed it at anyone.

He said lazily, "We'll leave when everyone is here."

They could only wait, after all, there was still a long way to go from the base to the foot of the mountain.

If I walk, most of my time today will be wasted on the road, and I will also consume a lot of physical energy.

At that time, let alone fighting against mutant hyenas, even if a mutant plant that can run suddenly appears on the side of the road, it can take away half of their lives.

There were so many people wanting to go into the mountain that the van was full in no time.

But the driver refused to leave and forced twenty people into the van before starting the drive.

There were a lot of people, and everyone had to carry a lot of things into the mountains, so a small van slowly drove out of the empty isolation zone.

The forest outside the base was like a huge monster, opening its mouth wide and slowly swallowing cars full of people.

Behind the van, a number of modified off-road vehicles caught up with it, whizzed past the van and soon left it behind.

This was Zhao Xiaoxiu's first time out of the base and the first time she saw so many trees and cars. She leaned against the car window and was overwhelmed by the sight.

Suddenly, another hunting team passed them with great momentum.

It was turning a corner and overtaking on the curve, almost pushing the van off the road.

"Fuck!" The driver yelled angrily, "What are you so crazy about!"

The passengers who were crushed became increasingly angry and started cursing as well.

Zhao Xiaoxiu's gaze was still on the metal plate floating above the SUV.

The floating board is two meters wide and four meters long, which basically matches the width of the roof. It is obviously specially customized.

The hoverboard and the car are connected by a nylon rope. The hoverboard is filled with supplies but does not take up any weight or space in the car.

There is spacious seating inside, and all belongings are placed on the hoverboard, and the vehicle travels at a very fast speed.

The driver cursed but couldn't help but sigh with envy: "I wish I could have a hovercraft someday."

By then, one car will be able to carry forty people!

Meng Lao Er was still upset about the two extra points. Hearing this, he sneered, "You can't just buy a levitation device if you want to. You have to make a contribution to the base and have contribution points."

The driver gave him a sidelong look, and Boss Meng had no choice but to put on a quick smile, after all, he still had to rely on someone else's car to pick him up in the evening.

An hour later, the van stopped at Zhao Gang and his companions' destination.

Boss Meng paid another four points in advance and asked the driver to pick them up in the evening.

The driver said, "I will only wait until 6pm. If you haven't arrived by 6pm, I won't take care of you."

It was dangerous outside after dark, and he was not willing to take risks for these people.

Moreover, there are many people going into the mountains but few coming out.

These three people are carrying a child with them. What's the difference between this and going to die?
Boss Meng nodded to show that he understood the rules.

Before leaving, he threatened the driver that if he took the points but did not do his job, he would definitely cause trouble for him when he returned. After getting repeated assurances from the driver, he led Zhao Gang and his daughter into the mountains along the route they had scouted yesterday.

(End of this chapter)