Chapter 49: Chapter 49 How about you become the director of the neighborhood committee?
"Ji Dage, what are you looking at? The skewers are almost done, come eat!"
"That's right, Ji Gege, come eat the skewers, they smell so good!"
Song Qingqing and Li Xiaoya called out playfully.
It was clear they were very happy to be out for a rare occasion.
Moreover, their fathers were high-ranking officials in the base, so after becoming familiar with Ji Yan, their words became more intimate and casual, without the restraint and awe others showed him.
Ji Yan was quite pleased with this.
After all, he faced a bunch of fawning people every day.
It was rare to meet two playful young girls, and he still enjoyed being with them.
"Eat more if you like it. The weather is great today, perfect for going out!" Ji Yan sighed with a smile, "It's a shame, though, that zombies are everywhere outside, so we can't go too far."
"This place is already great!" Song Qingqing comforted him, "How many people are living hand-to-mouth right now? Even most people in the base have to stay cooped up in their dorms, factories, or cafeterias every day. We're much more comfortable than them."
"That's right, if Ji Gege hadn't been willing to take us out, we wouldn't have had the chance to play," Li Xiaoya's innocent face showed a hint of worry as she asked, "But is it really okay for us to barbecue here? I heard zombies have a very keen sense of smell. Will it attract them?"
"Hahaha, don't worry!" Ji Yan reassured them with a laugh, "Zombies are a bit sluggish during the day, and 90% of the zombies within a five-kilometer radius have already been cleared. We are very safe right now."
"Mhm!"
Li Xiaoya finally nodded in relief.
She truly felt a sense of security by Ji Yan's side.
Didn't they see dozens of armored vehicles and two to three hundred Guard Team soldiers, armed and on high alert within a hundred-meter radius?
Forget about zombies, even flies and ants wouldn't be able to get close.
Moreover, with Ji Yan's current strength, he really wasn't afraid of any danger. Even if someone tried to assassinate him with a sniper rifle from a thousand meters away, it would be impossible to pinpoint him.
"Eat! Wow, who grilled these skewers? They're burnt!"
"Ji Dage, eat mine, mine tastes better!"
"Hmm! Not bad, very fragrant!"
The three of them enjoyed the rare peaceful time together in harmony!
The Dongjiang River occasionally echoed with bell-like laughter.
This made the passing survivors, most of whom looked gaunt and fierce, show expressions of surprise.
"My goodness, in this apocalypse, someone is still having a picnic and barbecue? Is this not too outrageous?"
"Shh! Keep your voice down, this is Yan Ye of the base, not someone to mess with!"
"Holy cow, he's Mr. Ji?"
Everyone discussed in amazement in hushed tones.
Many even took photos and videos, posting them on the base's forum, which in turn sparked various envious and hateful reactions from other survivors.
After enjoying themselves, Ji Yan caught a few large fish.
Of course, in the current heavily polluted environment, he wouldn't eat them.
"Qingqing, how is the base doing lately?" Ji Yan asked casually while casting his line.
"Hmm?"
Song Qingqing's expression changed!
He actually asked how the base was doing?
Didn't he know, staying in the base every day?
"Ji Dage, the base is doing very well now. The army is strong, and supplies are abundant. Everyone feels very secure," Song Qingqing replied with a smile.
"No!" Ji Yan shook his head and said with a half-smile, "You know I'm not asking about those things!"
"Uh? Alright!"
Song Qingqing was also a smart person!
After a moment of hesitation, she couldn't help but say, "At first, the base's internal affairs were very harmonious. Everyone had work to do, food and drink, and even AI assistance in management. It was more than enough compared to others, and everyone was very satisfied."
"But gradually, some problems began to surface. For example, you put Vermillion Bird from the management team in charge of all the base's miscellaneous affairs, but her focus has always been on production, never truly delving into the lives of the people. Her solutions have always been relatively simple and crude!"
"Some minor domestic squabbles, some small frictions between residents, seem simple, but gradually they can lead to many incidents."
"Mhm!"
Ji Yan nodded with satisfaction.
What Song Qingqing said was exactly what he wanted to hear.
As she said, Vermillion Bird's management actually had flaws.
As an android created by the system, her capabilities were unquestionable, and her various management skills were very powerful; no complex matter could stump her.
However, she had never truly experienced much human interaction!
The problems that arose from ten thousand people living together in one base were invisible to her, because her eyes only ever saw Ji Yan's commands.
In other words, even if everyone in the base died, she wouldn't feel a shred of heartache.
Given this, how could she possibly mediate the relationships of ten thousand residents effectively?
In the short term, this seemed fine, and no one dared to cause trouble!
But in the long run, some people would always be dissatisfied, eventually leading to trouble.
"I'm going to set up a Neighborhood Committee for the base!" Ji Yan said with a light chuckle, "How about you become the director of this Neighborhood Committee?"
"Neighborhood Committee?"
Song Qingqing and Li Xiaoya were both surprised.
No one expected Ji Yan to suddenly bring up a Neighborhood Committee after changing the subject.
"Actually, I've also noticed that there are shortcomings in managing the ten thousand residents. Vermillion Bird's management is too cold and procedural."
"I need a team that can go deep among the people, communicate with everyone, constantly resolve various potential hidden dangers, and assist Vermillion Bird in managing the base!"
"The old Neighborhood Committee model was very good. It didn't need much power, just helping people mediate domestic squabbles occasionally. These are things Vermillion Bird is not good at."
After Ji Yan's explanation, Song Qingqing immediately understood!
"Ah?" Song Qingqing pouted unhappily, "You're making me a Neighborhood Committee auntie?"
"Pfft!" Li Xiaoya covered her mouth and chuckled, a hint of schadenfreude on her delicate, doll-like face: "Sister Qingqing, is there such a young auntie as you?"
"Alright!" Ji Yan shrugged and teased, "If you don't want to be a Neighborhood Committee auntie, then forget it. Just keep raising small animals at the breeding farm!"
"No, no, no!" Song Qingqing exclaimed, "I'll do it, who said I wouldn't?"
"Hahaha!"
Laughter once again echoed by the Dongjiang River.