As Xu Zhengyang's shelter operation expanded, the power supply of the shelter gradually became strained.
Especially at night when there was no sunlight, and both Engineering Robots needed to operate at full capacity.
The shelter's power situation became increasingly tight.
Fortunately, Xu Zhengyang had just ordered new solar panels and a larger capacity blade battery pack.
Once the new solar panels were set up, the power issue of the shelter would be temporarily alleviated.
"Surely we can't keep adding solar panels, can we?"
Xu Zhengyang said with a bit of a headache.
Although solar power is clean and safe, its output is quite unstable and can easily be affected by the weather.
At times like this, Xu Zhengyang found himself unexpectedly looking forward to the apocalypse arriving sooner.
Only when social order collapses would he be free from the oversight of various departments, allowing his development to proceed without restrictions! "Forget it."
Xu Zhengyang sighed, "Let's just deal with the present for now.
If there's a power shortage later, I'll just build a power plant right next to the shelter!
If someone comes to fine me, I'll just pay it.
And if someone tries to demolish it..."
At this point, a fierce glint flashed in Xu Zhengyang's eyes, "Let them try!"
Just then, Da Bai's voice suddenly came through Xu Zhengyang's phone speaker, "Master, master, there are two police officers knocking at the door of the lumber factory.
I just hacked into their communication devices.
Due to the recent Green Soil explosion incident in White City, they specifically came here to check on people who have purchased both fertilizer and diesel in BC City!"
Xu Zhengyang was momentarily stunned.
Once he reacted, he almost slapped himself.
Since mobile payments became widespread, Xu Zhengyang hadn't used cash for many years.
Because of this, the White City Public Security Bureau could easily filter through big data and quickly identify those who had purchased both fertilizer and diesel.
But now they had already tracked him down.
If he didn't go out to meet them, it would only make him seem guilty.
So, Xu Zhengyang tidied himself up a bit and headed to the lumber factory's entrance.
*He opened the door.
A middle-aged man and a young man stood at the door.
The middle-aged man was in his forties, with a buzz cut and a stern face.
Seeing Xu Zhengyang open the door, he first presented his credentials, saying, "Hello, I am Liu Yonggang from the White City Public Security Bureau, and this is Chen Rui.
We need to ask you a few questions."
"Please come in."
Xu Zhengyang stepped aside to invite them into the lumber factory and then asked, "What's the matter?"
To disguise his underground shelter, Xu Zhengyang had already fabricated signs of life in a few red brick houses in the corner of the lumber factory.
With the optical camouflage plugin for the shelter, outsiders would not be able to discover Xu Zhengyang's shelter unless they got very close.
Liu Yonggang discreetly scanned Xu Zhengyang's lumber factory and then said, "It's like this.
A few days ago, there was an explosion at Green Soil, so we need to conduct a large-scale investigation.
You recently purchased both fertilizer and diesel; what are they for?"
Xu Zhengyang pointed to the wheat field and vegetable greenhouse on the factory floor, saying, "The fertilizer is for them.
As for the diesel..."
Xu Zhengyang said as he led Liu Yonggang and the others to a red brick house.
Pointing to the diesel generator inside, he explained, "This factory is in an industrial zone, and the industrial power supply was cut off recently.
But in today's life, we can't do without electricity.
So, I got a diesel generator."
While Xu Zhengyang was talking to Liu Yonggang, Chen Rui stood behind, constantly changing angles to take photos.
Especially of the wheat field, vegetable greenhouse, and diesel generator.
"Well, that's all for now."
Seeing this, Liu Yonggang smiled, handed Xu Zhengyang a cigarette, and curiously asked, "Why do you insist on living here? The northern suburbs have nothing, not only is the location remote, but most importantly, there's no electricity or heating.
Aren't you cold?"
Xu Zhengyang felt relieved that Liu Yonggang had no suspicions.
So he pulled out his previous excuse and told Liu Yonggang, "Next year, I want to hold a memorial for my dad here for the third anniversary.
Although I've already signed a contract with the community, agreeing to take half of the demolition compensation, they plan to demolish this place next year.
But it seems Green Soil can't wait; they've sent people to harass me more than once.
I'm afraid they'll forcefully demolish it while I'm not around, so I have to stay here until I hold the memorial for my dad.
I don't want to lose my home and have my dad unable to find his way back."
Liu Yonggang, in his forties, was at an age where he was most sensitive to life and death.
So after hearing Xu Zhengyang's words, he remained silent for a while.
After a moment, Liu Yonggang patted Xu Zhengyang on the shoulder and comforted him, "People always have to move on; you need to look ahead."
Saying this, Liu Yonggang took out his phone and said to Xu Zhengyang, "You should keep my number.
If Green Soil comes to cause trouble again, no matter when, just call me, and I'll come to support you right away!"
Xu Zhengyang never expected Liu Yonggang would take an interest in his affairs.
He was momentarily touched and said, "Thank you, Officer Liu."
"You're welcome."
Liu Yonggang said generously, then looked at the coal stove in the red brick house and reminded Xu Zhengyang, "Be careful with the stove; you don't want to get carbon monoxide poisoning!"
"Yes."
Xu Zhengyang quickly replied, "I've sealed the chimney, and I've also installed a carbon monoxide alarm in the house."
"That's good."
Liu Yonggang nodded in response, and after exchanging contact information with Xu Zhengyang, he left with Chen Rui.
Watching the two leave, Xu Zhengyang deeply reflected on himself, saying, "In the future, I must use cash to buy sensitive materials!"
After saying this, Xu Zhengyang closed the door of the lumber factory.
*January 6, 2024.
In the month since the shelter expansion, Xu Zhengyang's life had been quite peaceful.
During this month, Xu Zhengyang finally completed all his daily tasks, and his strength, stamina, and mental attributes each permanently increased by a little.
Once the expansion of the shelter was fully completed, Xu Zhengyang also received a system notification: [Main Quest: Expansion II (Completed)]
[Reward: Shelter Plugin - Four-Dimensional Cube]
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[Shelter Plugin - Four-Dimensional Cube]
[Effect: When equipped in the Shelter Control Center, you can move the structure and layout of the shelter according to your will without damage.]
[Evaluation: Did you rush the construction of the shelter without planning the internal space? No problem, just reconstruct it!]
"Awesome!"
Seeing the attributes of the Four-Dimensional Cube shelter plugin, Xu Zhengyang exclaimed in excitement! The Four-Dimensional Cube was simply divine!