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Li Nan led everyone to work overnight, and they were quite busy. However, this early snowfall was merely a false alarm; it stopped after only a few flakes!
After the snow stopped, the temperature rose significantly, hovering around a few degrees above zero.
Bitter Melon said beside Li Nan, "This snow feels unusual; winter might be delayed!"
Li Nan dismissed the concern, thinking that weather is unpredictable. Therefore, it was essential to keep working hard; finishing the construction early would bring peace of mind!
They worked tirelessly for an entire night in shifts, and the daytime work could not stop either; they were racing against time. Fortunately, with the two excavators and concrete mixers, their efficiency was much higher than relying solely on manual labor. After three or four days of continuous effort, the project was nearing completion.
A four-meter-high wall rose up, capable of blocking external threats. There were also two watchtowers and a gun tower to secure high ground. Strategically speaking, the Peach Blossom Hot Spring Villa was now nearly impregnable!
Next, they set up traps and fences in front of the high wall while leaving a normal road for access.
By the time all this was completed, it was already ten days later on the winter solstice.
Li Nan climbed up to the watchtower and gazed far into the distance; he could see objects several miles away, making it suitable for military use.
Li Nan felt a sense of pride. From the beginning of the apocalypse to now, from having nothing to establishing a community of forty to fifty people at Peach Blossom Hot Spring Villa, the transformation had been immense.
At that moment, Fatty walked up and said, "Brother Three's judgment was correct. Brother Nan is indeed someone who can achieve great things. Just look at this Peach Blossom Hot Spring Villa; it's clear that he can create a paradise in this apocalypse!"
Li Nan asked Fatty, "Can this place last long?"
Fatty smiled and replied, "Absolutely! It's just like that Peach Blossom Spring; this Peach Blossom Hot Spring Villa is clearly a paradise!"
"I hope so too, but in this apocalyptic world, the variables are just too great. I can only do my best to ensure that this place and its people remain undisturbed!"
Fatty said seriously, looking into the distance, "I will also do my utmost to keep this place safe from outside interference!"
"We will all do our best to protect this place from external threats!"
Li Nan turned back and saw Bitter Melon, Lin Hai, Long-Faced Man, the Bald Man, Mighty Bull, and other men. He couldn't help but smile, "With you brothers by my side, that's enough!"
At that moment, Li Dapeng and Qin Lang also pushed their way out of the crowd. "Don't forget about us!"
Li Nan smiled, "The future world belongs to all of you!"
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Winter arrived as expected, with heavy snow sealing the city. More than a meter of snow covered the ground, making this the snowiest winter Jiangbei City had ever experienced.
On the streets, in alleys, and on highways, various corners were piled high with thick snow. The Zombies had turned into ice sculptures, standing frozen in place like artworks crafted by human hands. A group of people wandered through the city, hidden beneath heavy down jackets. Many men wielded large hammers and smashed the frozen Zombies whenever they encountered them.
The ice was brittle; a single blow shattered it into pieces. The men aimed for the Zombies' heads and smashed them to prevent any future trouble.
A plump figure resembling a dumpling asked the leader beside him, "I didn't expect this winter to be so cold that it would freeze these bastards solid without any resistance. If we keep this up all winter, will there be no Zombies left in Jiangbei City by next spring?"
The leader shouted back, "As long as you kill them all, there won't be any Zombies left in Jiangbei City! Then we won't have to live cramped in that little place at Peach Blossom Hot Spring Villa anymore!"
"Great! That's a good plan! Brothers, let's move quickly! We'll slaughter the Zombies according to the terrain. Put in some effort! Once we've wiped out the Zombies, this vast Jiangbei City will be ours!"
The leader shouted, "Don't talk as if we are bandits claiming territory. We have eliminated the Zombies and reclaimed ground for humanity!"
The man chuckled, "Brother Nan's perspective is indeed high; I, Fatty, have much to learn!"
As they walked along, they broke up ice chunks, hardly exerting any effort.
After a day of breaking ice, with the sun beginning to set, the leader gestured and called out, "Wrap it up, let's head back to the villa!"
It was icy and snowy, and the vehicles were frozen solid, making them impossible to drive. Therefore, the group decided to ski back instead.
Two Shorty figures led the way, seemingly enjoying the sport of ice skating, while the adults following behind also took pleasure in it.
The leader walked at the back, confirming the headcount before showing a satisfied expression.
More than twenty men skated back to Peach Blossom Hot Spring Villa. Those on the lookout tower had spotted them early and immediately signaled, "Open the door; Brother Nan and his team are back!"
The large iron gate of the villa slowly opened, and one by one, they entered. Once the headcount was confirmed, the gate slammed shut with a clang.
Inside Peach Blossom Hot Spring Villa was much warmer. Utilizing the heat from the hot spring water, they had set up plastic pipes to provide heating throughout the house.
The two Shorty figures were the first to shed their heavy clothing, revealing their youthful faces; they were Li Dapeng and Qin Lang.
Li Nan also removed his heavy layers and returned to his room, where he saw Mo Xiaohui knitting a sweater with yarn. However, it was slightly small—clearly meant for an upcoming baby!
After working diligently for a while, Mo Xiaohui said, "We're running low on yarn. When you go into town next time, remember to help me find some more yarn!"
Li Nan took a sip of hot water and said loudly, "Alright!"
Mo Xiaohui's belly had grown, making movement inconvenient. She could only pass the time by knitting or chatting with Wen Jing, which was quite dull. However, Li Nan was a very attentive husband; whenever he returned home, he would think of ways to cheer Mo Xiaohui up.
The daily operations of the villa had completely gotten on track, and the development momentum was good. The stored food was enough to last through the winter, and when spring arrived, Li Nan and the others could plant their own crops. This created a positive cycle where the villa wouldn't have to worry about food for a while.
During this time, Zhou Wen had also awakened. He was a professor at the university specializing in electronic manufacturing. Although he taught theory, he was quite skilled in practical operations. After Zhou Wen woke up and realized that Li Nan and the others were different from Vincent, he willingly joined the Peach Blossom Hot Spring Villa collective to participate in its construction.
Due to Zhou Wen's high level of knowledge and expertise in electronic manufacturing, he personally handled the development of electric machines and circuit systems in the villa, as well as a series of subsequent facilities. Whatever parts or equipment he needed, he would just give a shout, and Li Nan would send someone to get them. Over time, the villa truly began to enjoy a modern lifestyle with water and electricity. If they set up a few computers, they could even play games on a local area network!
Life was getting better and better, and the villa's development was increasingly positive. To Li Nan, all of this was thanks to everyone's collective efforts!
In the evening, Mo Xiaohui had already fallen asleep. Li Nan sat on the sofa with a cup of hot water, reminiscing about the past.
The apocalypse had come so suddenly that no one had expected it, including Li Nan himself. Using his medical knowledge, he concluded that zombies must have emerged due to some kind of virus. He realized that he could resist the Zombie Virus, meaning he carried serum that could counteract it. However, Li Nan currently lacked sufficient equipment and research methods to extract this serum from his blood. If he could achieve this, he would be able to create an antidote for the Zombie Virus!
At that time, humanity would truly be saved. But that day seemed far away; developing an antidote for a virus was not something that could be accomplished overnight. Nevertheless, Li Nan was trying to make progress in this area.
Setting aside humanity's fate for now, Li Nan felt a strange illusion amidst his thoughts. After experiencing so much, it felt like a dream; the many strange occurrences at Jiangbei Hospital, the ogre in his neighborhood, followed by Brother Three at the camp, and now at Peach Blossom Hot Spring Villa—he had faced dangers and challenges along with friendships and responsibilities. Although the hardships were not meant for outsiders to know, Li Nan had finally made it through and brought a group of people into this paradise.
Li Nan glanced at a stack of documents in his hand with "BD International..." written prominently on top. He couldn't help but smile wryly as he thought, "What is Han Guang? What is BD International? These are all unrelated matters to me now; I just want to take everyone in the villa further and stay by my wife and child's side..."
With a sigh of bitterness, Li Nan looked at the steam rising from his cup of water with deep eyes; one must look forward and not backward.
Months later, Mo Xiaohui was hoarse in her room. After more than half an hour of busy work inside, Wen Jing came out holding a wet baby and said to Li Nan outside the room, "It's a girl; both mother and child are safe!"
In the swaddling blanket, a quiet little baby lay with half-closed eyes, looking healthy.
Li Nan took the swaddling blanket in his arms, his eyes already glistening with tears, and then said with a smile, "I have a child now, it's a daughter!"
Wen Jing leaned in nearby and remarked, "Look at that mouth, look at those eyes; she’s simply carved from the same mold as Sister Mo. She will definitely grow up to be a great beauty!"
In this apocalyptic world, Li Nan finally had his own bloodline, a crystallization of his essence, and a connection he held onto in this harsh reality!
Li Nan chuckled heartily, "Girls are great; girls are Daddy's Little Cotton Jacket!"
At this moment, his brothers gathered around him to congratulate him.
Li Nan raised the swaddling blanket high towards the sky and shouted loudly, "For my little princess, I will risk my life for her!"
(End of the book)
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