Wasteland Border Inspector - Chapter 886

Chapter 886: Chapter 287: A Wave of Electrification, Daybreak! (End of This Volume)_3

The car door opened, and Wang Kang and Luokuke got out simultaneously.

After a tiring day, Wang Kang’s steps were unsteady, his face was somewhat haggard, and he was evidently not in a good state.

In contrast, Luokuke was still vibrant, holding a stack of forms in hand, pondering as he walked, clearly trying to figure out Dapo Town’s economic accounts to devise a more reasonable resource allocation plan.

It was obvious he understood that if he could clarify and organize these accounts, his status in Dapo Town would be far above that of a mere Inspector.

“Tonight is my shift, Kang, you should go back and rest early.”

Cheng Ye waved his hand.

Wang Kang didn’t insist, quickly nodded, and turned towards the small building of the resources sales and purchase station.

Watching Wang Kang’s silhouette disappear into the night, Cheng Ye turned to look at Luokuke, smiled, and asked, “How’s the account calculation going? Any insights?”

“I’ve gained some understanding, but still far from complete.”

Luokuke nodded first, then lightly shook his head, his tone carrying a bit of helplessness, “I probably don’t have a natural talent for this, at most I can clarify each income and expense, but to truly stimulate the town’s economic cycle and balance supply and demand, we’ll need to find professional talent outside. Otherwise, relying solely on a few of us, we surely can’t sustain it.”

The two talked while strolling leisurely and patrolling around the town.

Luokuke’s legs no longer showed any trace of a limp. As long as he wasn’t engaging in intense battles, his daily movements were no different from normal people.

Passing through the waterproof wall, they arrived by the dock.

Gazing at the shimmering waves on White Water River, their steps naturally paused, and they sat down at the spot they had previously occupied.

“What you mentioned about finding talent, I’ve also considered.” Cheng Ye sighed, paused, then gently shook his head.

Luokuke understood his concerns immediately, and nodded in agreement, “We can’t just look inside Happiness City for talent. If we happen to bring in people from other factions, their loyalty can’t be guaranteed. Moreover, Happiness City’s economic environment is already chaotic, with messy accounts one after another, it doesn’t cultivate people who truly understand management.”

“Do we need to recruit from neighboring Guang Province?” Cheng Ye mused.

“Guang Province practices a free economy, ordinary people there can contract factories, open shops, and even establish chain caravans and complete operational systems.” Luokuke nodded in agreement, “To find talent in economic management and strategic planning, Guang Province is undoubtedly easier than our Stone Province.”

“Aren’t they worried about a talent drain or resource loss?” Cheng Ye asked, then quickly realized, frowning and shaking his head.

Rainbow Light Shelter City is leading the formation of the Rainbow Light Alliance, how could they worry about such minor resource outflows?

If there aren’t sufficient benefits and resource flows, how would those surrounding Shelter Cities be willing to join the alliance?

“I definitely need to visit Guang Province, but I haven’t settled on a specific destination and departure time yet.” Cheng Ye said, “At least I must wait until Dapo Town’s construction stabilizes, the hydropower station operates normally, and all systems are on the right track.”

“You can start preparing now.” Luokuke reminded, “There’s a saying, once October is over, winter arrives. If you delay by half a month, departing around mid-October, accounting for the 20-day travel time, if you manage to return by mid-December, you won’t even have one month of activity time. Once you miss this window before winter, with heavy snow blocking paths and the Infected Body activity frequency increasing in winter, travel will be exceptionally dangerous, and you’d have to stay in Guang Province until next spring to embark.”

The winter in the Wasteland is particularly long, lasting from mid-December until mid-March of the following year.

Only when temperatures completely rise do those wandering Infected Bodies find places to hibernate.

“That won’t do, being stuck in someone else’s territory in winter is too passive.”

Cheng Ye shook his head, knowing that to go on field expeditions, preparations indeed must start promptly.

Dapo Town’s overall plan has entered the right track, and the construction can proceed step by step.

Although the canning factory’s operation needs attention, it can first mass-produce a batch of canned goods to stockpile.

The fish processing plant in the Buffer Zone hasn’t secured a site yet, he needs to take time to contract it, then find a construction team to build it, which will take two months altogether.

Considering this, being out on field expeditions for two months and returning will align perfectly with ongoing affairs, the timing is just right.

“Have you checked if the Security and Integrity Bureau is showing any movements these days?” Cheng Ye asked.

“Same old, looking for trouble everywhere.” Luokuke said dismissively, “However, Station Chief Ding ordered that all Inspectors must stay three feet away, no direct conflicts have occurred yet. But the Security and Integrity Bureau will eventually take action against us Inspectors, just unclear who’ll bear the brunt first.”

“Alright, I’ll head back to the Buffer Zone in a couple of days to settle the fish processing plant matter. Once that’s done, I’ll start preparing for the field expedition.” Cheng Ye decided.

The two briefed each other on the upcoming plans, then Luokuke, holding the forms, went back to rest.

Cheng Ye put on his coat and started the night’s patrol.

The three of them took turns during night shifts, tonight it was his turn.

The hydropower station’s project was still advancing overnight, Cheng Ye drove over to inspect.

Given the preliminary civil engineering was completely finished, the equipment installation progress was much faster than expected.

In the modern era, a generator set installation might take a week to complete, and within half a day, a prototype already emerged. Judging by this progress, preliminary testing and operation could begin late at night.