Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Isn't this Shelter Too Advanced?
Before entering the base, everyone thought it was just a dome-shaped building. Its estimated size was only tens of thousands of square meters, not much larger than an indoor stadium, clearly unable to accommodate too many people.
But upon entering, everyone was completely dumbfounded. An underground city made of steel, with layers extending straight down into the earth. The sci-fi-like scenes left them all wide-eyed and speechless.
This was actually a super massive underground Shelter.
"Oh my God, what's going on? We're not seeing things, are we?"
"Look, there are at least dozens of floors here!"
"Holy cow, who built this? This Shelter is too advanced, isn't it?"
"Everything here is like something out of a sci-fi movie. Such a massive engineering feat, could it be a secret base built by the country?"
Everyone exclaimed in awe. Every single person present couldn't help but rub their eyes frantically, afraid they were hallucinating. Even Song Zhiwen was somewhat dumbfounded at this moment.
Everything here was indeed as Ji Yan had said, each item astonishing him.
"Such a massive project must have cost at least hundreds of billions!"
"When did such a secret base appear in Dongjiang City?"
"Could it be a secret laboratory? Or a secret missile base?"
Song Zhiwen's face was full of confusion as he curiously surveyed everything.
Many people subconsciously thought this was a secret base built by the country.
However, Song Zhiwen noticed something was off; the Guard Team here had robust physiques and diverse skin tones, definitely not the typical military configuration of their own country, but rather like a base of a more advanced civilization.
"What secrets does this place hold?"
Song Zhiwen murmured, his face full of wonder.
"Quiet!" Vermillion Bird suddenly spoke coldly, saying, "This base is a post-apocalyptic survival-type Shelter, with a total of 45 floors, each with its own important specialty."
"Each of your identities and statuses are different, and the elevators leading to the residential areas are also different. Now, find the elevator corresponding to your living area; you do not have permission to use other elevators."
Under the guidance of the soldiers!
The survivors boarded the elevators one after another and descended underground.
A total of 5,293 people officially joined the Shelter this time.
A portion of the orphans and teachers from the orphanage were arranged on the 11th floor!
Everyone else was placed on the 12th floor; other floors were not open to them.
In the future, they could only access the first floor and their residential floor via dedicated elevators. Each time they used an elevator, they would need to scan the QR code on the back of their hand, as well as their face and pupils.
All of this was monitored by the artificial intelligence Adam to ensure they would not threaten the safety of the Shelter.
Of course, some top talents among them would eventually choose to join the scientific research laboratory!
This would increase their authority within the base, and they would be able to access more floors via the elevators.
Upon entering the living area floors, everyone was once again amazed!
Because they discovered that the area here was extremely vast, with one floor divided into several large zones, including AB living areas with hundreds of rooms, a planting area, a breeding area, as well as an entertainment area, factory area, cafeteria, laundry room, and so on.
In other words, all the living facilities here were very complete!
It could fully accommodate thousands of people for long-term survival.
"Area A is all collective dormitories with 12 people per room. Holy cow, this living space is too cramped, isn't it? Bunk beds? Is there any humanity left?"
"Humanity my foot, didn't we live in 12-person rooms when we were in junior high? Each dorm has two toilets, just be content!"
"Yeah, at least everyone has a bed, and a place to eat, drink, and relieve themselves. Compared to the outside, this place is simply heaven!"
"Hahaha, Area B is better, with three-person and five-person rooms. Those should be dorms that only family members can apply for!"
"Holy cow, why do you have to scan a QR code for showers here? Do you have to pay to shower?"
Everyone wandered around, full of curiosity.
Every place made them feel incredibly new.
"Greetings, new residents! I am the artificial intelligence Adam, and also the auxiliary management program of the Shelter. It's a pleasure to meet everyone."
"Next, I will introduce some simple living facilities and regulations of this base. Please listen carefully."
At this moment, all the electronic screens in the corridor lit up!
Adam's mechanical voice and iconic garbled face appeared before everyone, once again drawing exclamations of surprise.
"Oh my God, so sci-fi! Is this artificial intelligence?"
"666, this place is really like something out of a movie!"
"We've definitely come to a base of an alien civilization!"
Everyone discussed excitedly.
Adam continued, "First, please remember your identity codes and dormitory bed assignments. In the future, you will live here long-term, and all codes of conduct must comply with the regulations of this base."
"No one is allowed to arbitrarily attack others, no loud screaming, no actions that endanger the base, and no damage to any public facilities."
"The living area cafeteria will be open as scheduled every day from 8 AM to 9 AM, 12 PM to 1 PM, and 6 PM to 8 PM."
"New residents of this base will receive a thousand points as a reward. You only need to show your QR code to order and eat in the cafeteria."
"At the same time, showers, drinking water, snacks, medicines, and daily necessities can all be obtained through points at various public facilities."
Everyone immediately became nervous upon hearing this.
Points? What is that?
Does this mean that a quasi-military management will truly be implemented here?
"What does that mean? Do we have to pay to live here? We won't even have to buy hot water and food, will we?"
"Exactly, how do we earn our points?"
"Can outside money be converted into points?"
Many people asked anxiously.
Where there are people, there are needs!
Who doesn't want to eat well, live well, and stay well?
They had originally thought they had come to a paradise.
Who knew this place was like a prison?
Not only were they living in collective dormitories, but they also had to pay for food.
The difference in treatment during this period was clearly related to points, which were equivalent to money in the outside world.
Understanding the importance of points to themselves, everyone naturally harbored a hint of doubt: how were these points to be earned?