Rebirth: I Will Win Easily in the Apocalypse-Chapter 41 - 30 - s Recruitment

Children under 12 received half the resources of adults. Babies under the age of two only got a third of the adult portion, but considering they were still breastfeeding, an additional can of milk powder was added, available once a month.

As it was the first time registering for resources, the government also provided free sacks to consolidate all items. In future visits, everyone had to bring their own containers.

After loading their resources onto hand carts, everyone followed the signs out. At the exit, a worker stood handing out two flyers to every group that passed.

Gu Yanzhi, at the front of the group, took the flyers, glanced at them quickly—one was a labor recruitment notice, and the other was about constructing a shelter. She didn't read them closely but passed them around for everyone to see.

Outside, the line was still out of sight.

A group of soldiers emerged from the second-floor doorway, escorting a man who had caused trouble at the registration hall earlier.

Gu Yanzhi heard people coming out behind them discussing; it seemed the man was a Class-A fugitive who had been on the run for over 20 years and was caught during the recent census.

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Everyone was commenting on how the "nets of heaven are vast but let nothing through."

However, this didn't concern them much, and they moved on, pulling their resources towards home.

On their way back, Yin Meng whispered to Zhong Junfeng, "Do you think the person we found could also be a fugitive? His injuries seemed severe, like he's made some enemies."

"It doesn't seem like it; he doesn't look like a bad guy," Zhong Junfeng replied after pondering the stranger's appearance. He exuded an air of righteousness, more like a soldier than a fugitive.

"I'm a bit scared. Can we stop looking after him?" Yin Meng continued in a low voice, worrying they might be harboring a fugitive without knowing, endangering everyone in their building, especially those caring for him closely.

"Let's not jump to conclusions. We'll check again when we get back. If he's still unconscious, we'll discuss it with everyone," Zhong Junfeng reassured her, stroking her head. Her concerns weren't unfounded.

After arriving home, everyone gathered on the 14th floor in the room where the injured man was found.

They held a brief meeting to discuss the flyers handed out by the government workers.

They dismissed the flyer about the shelter immediately; their current living situation was satisfactory, and the neighborhood relations were harmonious, with mutual help amongst residents. Interest in the shelter was low.

The recruitment flyer was passed around again, its information detailed.

There were two types of jobs available: lumberjacking involved cutting trees around City C into appropriately sized logs, with wages including lunch, dinner, and 30% of the lumber produced.

The other was ice carving, which also involved retrieving resources from beneath the ice. The pay was the same in terms of meals, but 50% of the resources collected could be kept by the Ice Carving Team.

The Ice Carving Team seemed to have a tougher job. Opening an area could take more than a couple of days, and seeing returns took longer with higher risks. The payoff, dependent entirely on luck, could lead to striking it rich overnight. Due to the resource distribution system, ice carvers couldn't leave the team until all resources were collected unless the whole team or a replacement withdrew.

Compared to the logging job, ice carving offered potentially higher but less consistent earnings. Loggers had to commute long distances to City C daily, but the workforce was flexible; workers could choose not to show up after a day's work.

Additionally, those not participating in the recruitment could exchange resources they had collected at government-designated points for necessary items.

Gu Yanzhi immediately declared her non-participation, and Song Zhao followed suit. Gu Yanlin hesitated, wanting to see what the others would decide.

"I think I'll join the Ice Carving Team," Xiao Lin expressed first after some thought. Although riskier, the potential high returns were appealing. With enough heating materials at home from yesterday's resource gathering, he was willing to take the risk and resort to logging if necessary.

"I want to join the Ice Carving Team too," Xiao Zhong quickly added.

Since everyone's home resources were roughly the same, they all decided to try their luck with the ice team, luckily having enough supplies to afford this choice. Gu Yanlin, following the majority, also opted for ice carving.

With everyone agreeing on the ice carving, and the flyer stipulating a team size of no fewer than ten and no more than fifteen members, they formed a team, fitting just right with thirteen people.

After the discussion, everyone was ready to head home when Zhong Junfeng posed a lingering question.

"Uncle Zhang, what should we do about the man we found yesterday?" Zhong Junfeng hastily added, "I'm a bit worried he might be a fugitive. His severe injuries and sudden appearance on the streets make it hard not to suspect him of wrongdoing."

"It's not impossible," Uncle Zhang contemplated. "Let me go to the district government and see if they can verify his identity quickly. Before the government workers arrive, let's minimize contact with him. Xiao Zhong and Xiao Yin, you're both professionals in caring for the injured, so we might still need your help."

"Don't visit too frequently; just check on him every two to three hours. I'll organize a schedule. Three people per shift. When you come, bring the assigned personnel. Does that work?"

Hearing Uncle Zhang's plan, Zhong Junfeng and Yin Meng felt it was manageable. Having more people present provided safety.

Uncle Zhang asked for further opinions, and with no objections, everyone agreed to his suggestion. If the unknown man turned out to be a criminal, making Zhong Junfeng and Yin Meng pay with their lives, it would be a lifelong regret for everyone.

But before they could implement any measures, a loud "bang" came from the bedroom, sounding like someone had kicked something.

Everyone hurried to the bedroom doorway, where the man they had found yesterday had accidentally kicked a stool and fallen.

Gu Yanlin stepped forward, helped the man up, and laid him on the thick blankets spread on the floor.

The 14th floor apartment was unrenovated, maintaining all original features without extra beds. They had only several layers of blankets on the cement floor and a few thin quilts for the man.

Having everyone around and Gu Yanlin just helping him, Zhong Junfeng wasn't as scared anymore and began checking on the man.

"Who are you guys, and where am I?" the man asked after a pause, his voice hoarse from not having had water in a long time.