Surviving the Long Night: Starting from the Gas Station and Infinite Upgrades

Chapter 47 Planning, Eviction Notice, and sheer numbers

Cheng Qiushui's document had a lot of text blacked out, but after reading it completely, Lu Sheng still gained a general understanding of the person.

"Did you find anything?"

Lin Ran, who was standing nearby, curiously came over.

"The past is quite complicated, but it has nothing to do with us."

Lu Sheng gave a brief evaluation:

"Using him as a strong laborer with decent skills shouldn't be a problem."

"May I take a look?"

Lu Sheng copied all the prisoners' files and sent them directly to Lin Ran's bracelet:

"Perfect, these people's files are too long, could you take a closer look for me?"

"Okay, sure."

After entrusting Lin Ran with the task of reviewing the prisoners' detailed information, Lu Sheng picked up the camp construction plan on the coffee table.

In Lin Ran and Jiang Shutong's plan, the focus of the first phase of the camp was on the hotel and parking lot. The hotel was initially built using shipping containers, and then upgraded using his abilities.

The parking lot is even simpler; all you need to do is build a carport. However, this facility is not built for parking, but for generating electricity.

The hotel and other facilities rely on electricity to operate, and the only solution is to install a large number of solar panels, but these solar panels take up a lot of space.

The two estimated the amount of electricity needed to maintain the camp's operation in the early to mid-stages, assuming the camp's construction progressed normally. They then converted this into the corresponding amount of solar panels and found that it would take up one-third of the camp's space.

Including other facilities, by the middle of construction, the campsite will be so crowded that even parking will be inconvenient.

The corresponding solution is to overlap the power generation area and the parking area, plan a parking lot, install carports, and then install solar panels on the top of the carports to take into account both parking and power generation.

"Lu Sheng, any suggestions?"

Seeing Lu Sheng so engrossed in watching, Jiang Shutong quietly moved closer.

"That's great, it's been a huge help."

Lu Sheng affirmed this, and then asked:

"Have you heard anything from your uncle?"

"Yes, because the weather will be rainy from now on, which will delay the transfer and delivery of goods. It is estimated that it will take about three days for the goods to arrive."

Lu Sheng nodded and checked the bracelet again.

The weather forecast remains unchanged; the next five days will be cloudy and rainy.

With the wall completed, we should have pressed on and worked hard, but due to weather conditions, we had to postpone it for a while.

Fortunately, the solar panels and storage tank were upgraded in advance, so there is a certain amount of energy reserve to cope with the continuous rainy days. There are also a lot of materials stockpiled, which is enough for the time being.

"By the way, where are the containers?"

"This one will be faster. There are some unused ones at nearby outposts that can be delivered tomorrow, but there are only three. The rest will be delivered in two batches. The first batch will be delivered in two days, and the second batch is still uncertain."

Finally, Lu Sheng heard some good news.

"Okay, let's get some rest then. Tomorrow will be another busy day."

He stood up, looked around, and Jiang Shutong immediately understood what he was looking at, pointing to the door on the east side:

"You sleep in that room, and Lin Ran and I will sleep in the room on the west side. I will turn off the lights at night and leave the night watch to Zhao Cai. If there is any unexpected situation, it will immediately turn on all the lights and wake us up."

Now that we have a wall, we shouldn't have to take shifts anymore, right?

Lu Sheng nodded:

"No need, just relax today, sleep whenever you want."

The next morning, it was drizzling outside.

Upon receiving Lu Zheng's message, Lu Sheng rushed to the gas station warehouse. Before he even entered, he heard pleas for help coming from inside.

"Supervisor Lu, the week's work period has already been shortened by two days. There are still four days left. You can't let us leave now."

He recognized Liang Shan's voice.

After pushing the door open, he saw Lu Zheng sitting behind the cashier, Liang Shan standing in front of the cashier, and Cheng Qiushui sleeping on a wooden plank further inside. Cheng Qiushui raised her hand to greet him.

"Station Chief Lu, you've finally arrived! Please lend a hand."

When Liang Shan saw Lu Sheng approaching, it was as if he had seen a savior. Lu Sheng looked at Lu Zheng curiously:

"What happened?"

"This is the family's latest arrangement."

Lu Zheng copied Lu Sheng to an email. Lu Sheng opened it, glanced at it briefly, and understood the gist of it.

After Lu Zheng reported the completion of the wall, the family realized that Lu Sheng's methods were more formidable than they had anticipated.

But this creates another problem.

From the family's perspective, the hired professional construction team had arrived, the walls were built, the camp was capable of providing shelter for pedestrians, and there was no shortage of manpower.

Meanwhile, the next few days were all rainy, and Liang Shan and his group of workers, who had no special skills and only physical strength, could not help much.

Making them wait until the end of the construction period would require paying for several more days' meals. In addition, migrants are essentially undocumented individuals in this era, without any legal protection, so there is naturally no penalty for breach of contract.

After careful consideration, sending Liang Shan and his group away became the most cost-effective option.

"Their wages will be settled, but the employment relationship ends here."

After Lu Sheng finished reading, Lu Zheng provided additional explanations.

After understanding the situation, Lu Sheng looked at Liang Shan, who immediately explained his difficulties:

"Station Master Lu, we accept the early termination of the contract, but at least give me a few days to find another job. Also, the vehicle is in such bad shape that it needs to be repaired. It's going to rain for the next few days, so please give me a few more days."

Lu Sheng was initially a little confused about this matter. He thought it was too simple; it was just a matter of letting Liang Shan and the others stay for a few days.

But he quickly realized that he was thinking in terms of his past life. In this world, refugees were practically savages, and Lu Zheng would likely find them all an eyesore.

"Boss, boss!"

At that moment, a voice broke in, and everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Cheng Qiushui raising her right hand.

"Boss, could we talk privately outside for a bit?"

A little later, when the two were standing a bit further away from the gas station, Cheng Qiushui took the umbrella from Lu Sheng and let him hold it for her.

"Boss, what do you think about letting Liang Shan and the others stay?"

"That's what I think too. It's just a few more days. Lu Zheng is making trouble for no reason."

"Boss, that's not what I meant."

Cheng Qiushui looked in the direction of the gas station and explained:

"Refugees spend their whole lives searching for a place that can accept them and let them settle down. Now that you, boss, can give them these places, why not let them stay forever and be of use to you?"

Seeing that Lu Sheng didn't speak, he then expressed his thoughts:

"I talked with Lu Zheng last night and learned a bit about your situation, boss. I think if you want to firmly grasp this camp and this entire area, you need people, a lot of people."

I dare to guess that you, Boss, have done Liang Shan and his group a favor. Judging from his attitude towards you, he feels that you are the one who can save him. Such people are the most reliable.

"Many grains of sand can build a tower; a large number of people create great power. As more and more people like Liang Shan emerge, your position, boss, will rise higher and higher, until there is no one else above you."