Doctor, I'm really strong!

According to official records, there were more than 300,000 people in the three slum blocks of Kharkiv. However, after the rescue began, in addition to rescuing more than 200,000 people, no less than 200,000 bodies were found in the rubble. Some bodies were completely lost due to ground fissures and could only be corroborated by other investigations. The final count was that there were at least 450,000 people in the three blocks.

The difference between 300,000 and 450,000 is a full 150,000, which is 150% of the official figure.

This is what makes natural disasters so terrifying. When they sweep in, the damage they cause is unimaginable. Two blocks were so badly damaged that they were beyond repair and had to be dismantled and used on the only relatively intact block. Thanks to the overtime work of the SteelGree workers, a miracle was created in just one month.

In fact, the repair work was completed in less than nine days, which, in Hrag's view, was a miracle.

City blocks are behemoths, weighing anywhere from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons, or even millions of tons. Replacing any single part of such a massive man-made structure would be a huge undertaking. If we were to use Terra standards, these three damaged Kharkiv city blocks could be abandoned in the wilderness and left to rot. Repairing them would take at least three months.

But the workers at SteelGree displayed unimaginable enthusiasm. They not only worked with all their might, but also tried every means to solve various problems. For example, a mechanic came up with the idea of ​​replacing the original welded parts with cheaper castings. With the high-precision production of the all-purpose factory, the weight of these castings was almost the same as that of the welded parts, and they were also easier to assemble. This alone saved one percent of the time.

When countless efficiency improvements of one percent and one thousandth are added together, the miracle of repairing a moderately damaged block in nine days occurs thanks to the workers' hard work.

The workers even went to great lengths to find materials from the adjacent abandoned areas. Throughout the entire restoration process, more than 70% of the raw materials were recycled in this way, without spending a single penny.

When asked why they were so frugal, the workers replied matter-of-factly, "This is our own factory. As long as it doesn't affect the quality, of course we'll save as much as possible."

This was merely a disaster relief effort. If it were war, these workers would transform their enthusiasm into a belief in defending their homeland. Hrag couldn't even imagine how terrifying the battlefield would be.

I bet the enemy on the other side will be overwhelmed by the barrage of bullets, they definitely will.

To accommodate the more than 200,000 new arrivals, all areas of Steelgrad have entered a semi-controlled state. After all, the newcomers need to readjust to their new environment. If all goes well, this controlled state will end in three months.

However, what worries Kal'tsit the most is that at least two-thirds of these 200,000 people are infected. This is an inevitable result of the Originium disaster. These people need drugs to sustain them. Does the Red Guard have the production capacity?

Liu Jiuli said there was no problem, but that was the biggest problem in itself. Kal'tsit kept asking how Liu Jiuli conjured all these things up. Could he have created them out of thin air?

Anyway, Liu Jiuli never answered. Every time, he would give a riddle-like expression that said, "Those who know, know. Those who don't know, I can't say. There are too many interests involved. I'll remain anonymous." This made Kal'tsit feel the frustration of being riddle-like.

Liu Jiuli always felt a little smug when Kal'tsit got frustrated and looked annoyed. Hehehe.

The early bird catches the worm; morning is the start of a great day.

For ACE, today marks the start of his new job; he's going to be the principal of a kindergarten.

Don't laugh, ACE applied for it himself. Although the sunglasses-wearing uncle look might scare the kids, ACE thinks he can still be a good headmistress. After all, both Rhodes Island and the Red Guard are short of talent right now, and many operators have started to take on other jobs.

For example, Sout went to train the militia, which is relatively normal. But what's with Frostnova managing logistics and transportation? Is she turning it into a self-managed cold storage facility? Speaking of which, Dongfeng Express seems to be more than just a delivery service.

While training new recruits, Patriot also works as a military training instructor at schools. You can often see this old man drinking tea under a tree after a day's work, holding a large teacup. Are you enjoying your retirement early?

However, the most unlucky ones were Ling, Talulah, and Amiya.

Reiwa Talulah is nominally Liu Jiuli's secretary, but in reality, the two of them do everything. Whenever there is a shortage of people, Liu Jiuli's first thought is to have his secretary fill in. Now, the two of them are knowledgeable about everything from building walls on construction sites to commanding battles, and can be called the all-rounder warriors of the Bucket Team.

Amiya is slightly better off, but Liu Jiuli obviously hasn't given up on exploiting her... cough cough cough, he's planning to let the little rabbit study more. Recently, she's been frequently shuttling between Steel Grid and Lungmen, working as an assistant on one side and a manager on the other. Sometimes she even gets her work mixed up, stamping the manager's stamp on the assistant's document and then remembering that she forgot her own stamp in Lungmen.

Liu Jiuli's work arrangement was no better. He could appear anywhere, since his power allowed him to fly around freely. He would go to inspect whenever he felt like it, like drawing lots, without any prior notice. Over time, everyone got used to the situation of parachuting in leaders.

In comparison, being able to choose an ACE that you like to work at is a huge win!

After changing into casual clothes, ACE rode his bicycle to the kindergarten gate, where he was stopped by the kindergarten security guard.

After all, this bearded man with sunglasses looks like he's involved in the underworld. What if he's a human trafficker?

"Comrade, please show your identification."

ACE nodded, surprised that the kindergarten security guard was so conscientious. Not bad.

Um, you're overthinking it. It's just directed at you.

After the security guard confirmed that ACE was the new principal, this is what happened to his brain (image jpg).

As ACE entered the park, the security guard began to speculate about what ACE used to do. Was he perhaps a reformed gangster, or some kind of boss? He's a man with a story.

Despite some minor hiccups, ACE generally likes her new job.

The kindergarten is very well-equipped with a lot of play equipment, and all of the equipment is designed with children's safety in mind. The kitchen storeroom is full of fresh ingredients, and the purchasing is handled by a dedicated person to ensure that the children eat and drink well.

ACE recalled her childhood, when she felt happy just to have enough to eat. Fortunately, that kind of hardship did not befall the children here.

Grow up well, you are the hope of the future.

Unexpectedly, after lunch, their beautiful vision was shattered in an instant.

Chapter 111: Eyjafjalla's Farming Diary

(Fifth update, I tried my best, (|3[▓▓] Goodnight)

Every rabbit dreams of farming.

Liu Jiuli's biggest dream used to be to have a house with a yard. Now his dream has finally come true, and he can grow whatever he wants. He's so happy!

Driven by a strong DIY urge, Liu Jiuli built himself a small villa with a small courtyard, but the total area was less than two acres. Apart from the special location, there was nothing else to it. All the materials were handcrafted by Liu Jiuli using Originium Arts. In the true sense, everything was handcrafted. The total cost of the two houses was less than 500,000 Lungmen Dollars. His frugality shocked Hrag.

As a ruler comparable to a duke in the Ursus Empire, Liu Jiuli's two properties were actually less expensive than the jewels on the chandeliers of those noble families.

The only relatively luxurious place was Liu Jiuli's house in Steel Gridler, which was a little bigger, covering four acres.

However, in order not to occupy important administrative office space, he moved his own home to the suburbs, because it was quiet enough there.

That area was previously hit by an Originium disaster, so it's worrying to know the density of Originium crystals there.

However, this problem was easily solved after Liu Jiuli moved in. The leader himself had moved in, so there must be no problem at all. It's like when a nuclear bomb blows up a reservoir, the experts jump in and swim. Actions speak louder than words.

So it's actually quite lively over there. If you don't specifically look for it, you won't even know where Liu Jiuli's house is, because it's just too ordinary, blending into the crowd. But without Liu Jiuli's strength, ordinary leaders should never do that. That would just be letting spies or assassins visit your house. If you don't believe me, ask Trotsky.

Adhering to the spirit of making the most of everything in farming, Liu Jiuli planted many new agricultural products on the open land around his home and used Originium Arts to cultivate them, to see if he could make them grow and develop better. Here, Originium Arts has no special features. All the techniques must be techniques that ordinary people can use. There are no barriers of bloodline or academic background. Many agricultural workers also frequently visit Liu Jiuli's home to study together what to plant, how to plant it, and how to plant it better.

Currently, the main research focus in Longmen is on rice and wheat, while in Steel Gridler it's on potatoes and green onions.

It's not that you can't grow other things, but you need a greenhouse for temperatures tens of degrees below zero. Ordinary cold-resistant wild crops need to be specially cultivated. Moreover, even if you cultivate them, they can't withstand temperatures as low as those during the Frost Age.

Fortunately, there are no Xi Jinpings here for the time being.

For Eyjafjalla, her new job was like a missile launched from India—a Brownian motion.

As a geology expert, after submitting her resume to Rhodes Island, she was inexplicably transferred to Future Technology Company (unaware that Liu Jiuli had intercepted all of Rhodes Island's resumes and only sent them to Kal'tsit after reviewing them), and then assigned to the agricultural company.

Well, the benefits are great, the salary is impressive, but farming and geology are not the same thing.

Also, what is the relationship between Rhodes Island and Future Technology? Why is the job assignment so nonsensical? I've never been here before, and I've never offended any important people. Why is this job arrangement like a joke?

Alright, alright, just kidding. In the spirit of academics and the professional spirit of loving what you do, Eyjafjalla actually started learning how to farm, or rather, adapting to work in the agricultural sector.

Then she discovered that the situation with future technology was very special.

There are many infected people working here. Since Eyjafjalla herself is an infected person, she doesn't care about it. But why do we need to use Originium Arts to farm? When did Originium Arts become such a cheap thing?

Especially when she saw Niyan directing a dozen stone figures to farm, her worldview was shaken.

It's different here. This place is unlike any other place I've ever been before. In other places, Originium Arts is a high-level technique with a certain sacredness, but here it's just a tool, without any mystery. You just do whatever is convenient for you.

The person who instilled this concept into future technology is Liu Jiuli. He often uses Originium Arts to sweep, mop, wipe windows, cook, do laundry, and fold blankets, highlighting that a human touch starts with laziness.

Once, Eyjafjalla saw Liu Jiuli lying on a deck chair on the balcony, sunbathing. Suddenly, he snapped his fingers, and a can of cola flew out from the refrigerator not far away and was brought to his lips, where he gulped it down lazily.

He even stated confidently: "The value of technology is to make people lazier. If it can't even meet this small requirement, then what value does it have? Laziness is the ladder of human progress."

How should I put it? In his hands, Originium Arts were used to the point that they felt like everyday items.

Although it shattered my worldview, upon closer examination, it inexplicably makes sense.

So, regardless of whether Liu Jiuli distorted everyone's values ​​or lowered their moral standards, from that day on, Eyjafjalla also tried to integrate her Originium Arts into her life. For example, when reading, she would use Originium Arts to make the book float and turn the pages, freeing her hands to do other things. She could also be lazy like this when she didn't want to move in bed—it was a comfortable life. Sure enough, once one's mindset falters, laziness always outweighs effort, and the whole world suddenly becomes clear.

Originium Arts is all about laziness. Really? You're so wrong if you only see the surface.

To use Originium Arts in everyday life, rather than as a lethal spell, requires extremely precise control. The output of Originium Arts is the most difficult to control; your perception and the actual situation are often worlds apart. You might just want to pick up a can of cola, but in reality, you might end up smashing the refrigerator door.

Not to mention using Originium Arts to flip through books and levitate; if you're not careful, your book will become brand new.

So this seemingly lazy behavior is actually a form of daily training, and it's quite effective. Eyjafjalla noticed that her Originium Arts level had improved significantly. She tested it recently and found it was at least twice as good as before. In the game, it's like a volcano erupting, covering the entire screen. Except for bosses, which can't be taken down in one go, all other monsters are sent to the underworld. It's a true volcanic eruption.

Eyjafjalla feels she has grown a lot. She has learned many things at Future Technology that she couldn't learn before, and she is sure she will learn a lot more in the future. So she doesn't plan to leave Future Technology anytime soon and will stay here to study hard.

As for farming, isn't it just farming? I can farm using Originium Arts now.

That's why Eyjafjalla came to Steel Grid this time to report to Liu Jiuli on the latest crop research results—Potato No. 7. She even brought the seeds and started trial planting right away.

Liu Jiuli warmly welcomed the arrival of the new crops. He immediately leveled the land and planted the seeds, then used Originium Arts to accelerate their ripening. Under the condition that the fruits develop normally and are non-toxic and harmless, the results can be seen in a day at most. The cost is that the soil fertility is greatly depleted, and a large amount of chemical fertilizers are needed.

Therefore, Liu Jiuli is currently considering whether it is possible to create crops that can grow fruit simply by consuming Originium. After all, Originium has more abundant energy, and it would be great if plants could directly utilize it.

Just as the two were studying the potatoes, Liu Jiuli received an urgent communication.

Chapter 112: The Battle Without End

(Update delivered, (～￣▽￣)～)

After becoming a leader, Liu Jiuli only dealt with two types of matters on a daily basis.

It's either a major decision he has to make, or a truly terrible mess.

This is an absolutely terrible mess. The hospital in Steelgrad is now surrounded by a group of parents who are demanding an explanation from the kindergarten.

"All 234 children at the Seventh Kindergarten suffered from food poisoning, and the teachers also experienced mild discomfort, all due to the milk issue."

Talulah placed the investigation results in front of Liu Jiuli, who, after flipping through two pages, smashed his desk on the spot.

This is a typical man-made disaster.

Normally, the government is responsible for the procurement of public institutions like kindergartens, and they get their products directly from factories, ensuring the quality of the products.

But just because the product is fine doesn't mean the people involved are without fault.

The purchasing managers colluded with suppliers in Longmen (there was trade between the two cities) to sell milk produced by the Steelgrain State-owned Food Factory to Longmen merchants at low prices. Then, the Longmen merchants imported inferior milk from Longmen to pass off as high-quality milk. Because the production work of the state-owned food factory was carried out by an all-purpose factory, apart from labor costs, management fees, and some maintenance costs, the raw material cost was zero (material conversion plus the factory's self-maintenance technology, apart from people, there was no cost anywhere else. Of course, you need to have an obedient and powerful system). The price was unimaginably low, which was the basis for Liu Jiuli's ability to wage a price war.

I have as many resources as there are material things in this world. What can you use to fight me?

However, even advanced technology cannot curb human greed. There will always be people who want to take more than their share of the power and feel that they deserve it.

"Let the Ministry of the Interior handle it!"

Liu Jiuli was too lazy to give those scumbags a chance to defend themselves on this issue. They should just go and report to Lubyanka. Sun Prison is waiting for them.

"clear."

Talulah the Black Serpent had no objection to Liu Jiuli's decision. Of course, this was another case of pulling up a radish and bringing out the mud, but neither she nor Liu Jiuli cared. Since they had come out with the radish, let them all be buried together. Whether you want to be dignified or I will help you be dignified.

Those who neglect their duties are stripped of their positions and removed from the civil service system. Their names are recorded and their personal information is made public.

There are two ways to admit your mistakes: one is to genuinely feel that you were wrong, and the other is to say that you regret being caught.

People's hearts are hidden behind their skin, so it's hard to know what kind of person they are. Since that's the case, we should deal with everything according to the worst-case scenario. Liu Jiuli has already seen through this. Expecting the nobility of human nature is a luxury. It is what a people's government should do to tighten the bottom line of humanity.