Darkness is Coming

   The inspection of landing is very meticulous and the procedures are very cumbersome, but the accompanying crew members have long been used to it, patiently obeyed the arrangement, and waited aside.

   "No problem." After working in the cabin for ten minutes, two inspectors in white biochemical suits waved to the back, and the search team let them go, but another team came to stop Hou Jie and others.

   "What does this mean? Is there a toll?"

Hearing Hou Jie's question, Zhang Deng shook his head into a rattle, "No, no, hey, under President Yang's rule, no one dares to mess around, as long as we pay taxes according to the regulations, to tell you the truth, today is the first time for me. Paying taxes, I didn’t even touch the bottom line of tax every time I harvested before.”

Hou Jie was inexplicable. According to what Boss Zhang said all the way, the entire Paradise Island and Jiangxin Island belonged to the Far Savior Association. They belonged to the President Yang. Since everyone's life and property are his, why bother with a tax system?

   Of course, Hou Jie knew that it was his own problem that he couldn't figure it out. If someone could build such a huge force in half a year, he would never be more stupid than him, so he asked curiously, "Then what are these people doing to stop us?"

   "Steamed buns." Zhang Deng rubbed his hands excitedly, and his teammates also stuck out their tongues and licked their lips, looking drooling.

   "Sending steamed buns?" Hou Jie was stunned. Without waiting for Zhang Deng to explain, the team who stopped them brought the steamed buns that had just been steamed, wrapped them in paper, and distributed them to those who landed.

   "Welcome home." A girl who looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old held a steamed bun and handed it to Hou Jie solemnly.

  Hou Jie took the steamed bun in a daze, feeling the warmth in his hands, and the cold heart in his chest was also warming up.

   "Go home?" The voice in my heart somehow ran out of my throat.

   "Well, welcome back to the home we all share." The girl smiled gently and generously, and her not-so-soft facial features suddenly showed a touching beauty with the blooming smile.

Family……

   Since the first day of the disaster, this concept has been fragmented. Hou Jie has long forgotten what it is like to go home during the days and nights of more than 100 loneliness and pain. The hot steamed buns in his hand now seem to remind Hou Jie that returning home is a warm feeling.

   His nose was sore and his throat was blocked. Hou Jie sniffed and felt ridiculous for his gaffe. This must be the means used by Yuanjianhui to win over people's hearts! The world is as black as crows, how can there be a ruling class that really takes into account the feelings of the people, doing such things is just for better exploitation, it must be the case.

   Even though he thought so, watching the girl's watery eyes staring at him, full of anticipation, Hou Jie still raised the steamed bun and took a bite.

After    took this bite, Hou Jie finally understood why Zhang Deng and his crew were so excited just now and devoured the steamed buns so much.

   It's just... so delicious. Hou Jie had never eaten such a fragrant and delicious steamed bun in his life. His taste buds stretched and bloomed like petals. This was beyond the limit of a steamed bun.

   Watching Hou Jie finish eating the steamed buns in two bites, the girl showed a relieved expression and said to Hou Jie again, "It's hard work, welcome home."

   "Thank you." Hou Jie stared at the empty oiled paper in his hand, still unfinished, "Well, this steamed bun, do you still have it?"

"Every time I go out hunting and scavenging, it's the rule when I come back to the shore." Zhang Deng came over and explained with a smile, dispelling the embarrassment on the girl's face, "Everyone has to eat this steamed bun before they can enter the Star of Hope. A steamed bun is to fill our stomachs, clear our hunger, and welcome us back to the big family of Stars of Hope."

I see. Hou Jie nodded thoughtfully. He probably knew what the steamed bun was for. According to Mr. Qiu's research, the mutant only likes human meat, and even the meat of beef, sheep, pork or other animals will feel uncomfortable. If you force-feed food such as chocolate and simmered wheat, the mutant will spit out irresistibly even if you eat it. .

  Similarly, steamed buns are made from fermented flour, and there is no oily flesh inside. No matter how well done, the mutants are difficult to swallow, and they vomit after eating.

  Then those who eat steamed buns without any abnormality are pure human beings, and those mutants who have the ability to disguise themselves as normal people in appearance will show abnormality here.

  Look around at the cannon bunkers, watchtowers and coast guards, and use your toes to figure out what happened to the Lushang mutant.

"It's really clever, separate the inspection work, check the items first, then check the people, let the mutants of unknown circumstances relax their vigilance, and use this method to win people's hearts, even I was almost moved." Hou Jie thought to himself. , "This mysterious President Yang is an old fox. No wonder Mr. Qiu asked me to come to him. I originally thought he just had what Mr. Qiu wanted. Now it seems..."

   Following Zhang Deng all the way to the steel gate more than four meters high, a soldier dressed in black and holding a rifle walked out of the guard queue, saluted, and said, "Please show your ID, thank you!"

   Also look at the ID card? Hou Jie blinked, everything on this island surprised him. For example, the soldier who stopped him and asked him to show his documents was not wearing a military uniform, but a black battle uniform with a capable and avant-garde style, with a collar embroidered on it. With a cross-shaped long sword the size of a pinky finger and the figure of a young warrior, walking down the street before the disaster strikes is definitely a 200% turnaround rate.

Zhang Deng patted his head and said, "I forgot about this, Mr. Hou, those who land on the island for the first time have to register for a temporary residence permit, but don't worry, with your strength, you want to stay in the place of hope. A star is just a word, go in later and take a test to show your strength, at least you can immediately become a second-class resident, and you will be assigned a suite where you can take a hot bath!"

   Being able to take a hot bath was a great luxury for those struggling at the bottom, but it was nothing to Hou Jie. It was the second-class resident who made him interested.

   "What is a second-class resident?"

"Uh, this, the civilians who settle in the Star of Hope are divided into four classes. The first-class residents are treated the most favorably. They are generally the awakened or those who have made great contributions to the Star of Hope for the Far Rescue Association. Basically, there is a The identity of first-class residents is directly on the island, and everything is lacking; second-class residents are second-class, generally the family members of the core members of the Yuanjiao Association and the families of martyrs, as well as ordinary residents who have performed well and have been promoted. Second-class residents Residents can be allocated a suite, take a hot bath every once in a while, and a little food allowance every day; and then there are third-class residents, I am a third-class resident, and it is not easy to find a way to make a living, thanks to President Yang is considerate of us little people, and the policies introduced in the last month are all inclined to our third-class residents, making our life better." Zhang Deng said this, his face full of admiration, the blind can see this Zhang Deng The boss has become a fan of President Yang of the Far Rescue Association.

   "What about the fourth-class residents?"

"It's all a mistake or a violation of the regulations to be deprived of identity. Fourth-class residents are only eligible for temporary residence. If the temporary residence permit expires and fails to make up for the fine or make up for the fault, they will be expelled from the island, and the end will be miserable. ." Zhang Deng said, "Hey, here we are, Mr. Hou, you go to register first? I'll wait for you outside."

   Hou Jie nodded and walked into the registration office.