Siheyuan: I am the God of Cooking, and all the birds are crying with envy!

The sky at the end of the world seemed to be shrouded in a layer of haze that would never fade away, and the thick lead-gray clouds made it hard to breathe.

He Yuzhu stood alone on the ramshackle observation tower of the gathering place, with a worn-out telescope pressed against his eye socket. His gaze pierced through numerous obstacles and looked toward the world in the distance that was filled with war and ruins.

This devastated scene seems like the struggle of a dying beast, and every inch of land tells of endless suffering and despair.

A month has passed since the successful destruction of the mysterious organization's base.

This should have been a turning point for Blue Star, but reality was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing everyone's hope.

The crisis is like a maggot on the tarsal bone, tightly entangling this broken planet. Not only does it show no signs of abating, but it is becoming more and more fierce.

The alien creatures seemed to have sensed the humans' resistance, and like enraged beasts, they began to circle and patrol the surrounding areas more frequently.

Those metallic flying vehicles made a sharp whistling sound as they cut through the sky, like the roar of the god of death, and every time they appeared, they terrified the humans on the ground.

At the same time, the zombies seemed to be injected with some kind of crazy power, and their activities became more rampant.

They are no longer the zombies that wandered around aimlessly and blindly, but now attack human gathering places in groups.

Their bodies, emitting a foul smell, surged in the ruins, constantly hitting the gathering place's barely holding up fortifications, making a dull and heart-pounding sound.

"Xiao He, it's time to eat." A young and energetic voice broke the depressing silence.

Lin Yu, a young man in his early twenties, has a strong figure and his eyes reveal the determination and vitality unique to young people.

He held two extremely simple meals steadily in both hands, walked up to the observation deck carefully, and handed one of them to He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu slowly turned around, took the food, forced a smile through his cracked lips, and said in a hoarse voice:

"Thanks, Xiaolin." That smile hid endless fatigue and worry. In this cruel environment of the end of the world, his body and mind had already been tortured to pieces.

"You're welcome. You've been too tired lately. Eat more." Lin Yu looked at He Yuzhu's increasingly thin face, his eyes full of concern.

He Yuzhu has sunken cheeks, high cheekbones, and skin as rough as sandpaper. Long-term hard work and stress have made him look much older than his actual age.

He Yuzhu took a bite of the stone-hard compressed biscuit in his hand, swallowed it with difficulty, drank a big sip of water, and said slowly:

"Xiao Lin, do you think we can really save Blue Star completely? During this period of time, I always feel like we seem to have missed some important clues."

He looked into the distance again, his eyes full of confusion and doubt, as if he could find the missed key in these ruins.

Lin Yu pondered for a moment, raised his head, looked at He Yuzhu firmly, and said: "Xiao He, I believe we can do it. Look, didn't we successfully destroy the base of the mysterious organization last time?

Although the process is difficult and it costs so much, as long as we don’t give up, we will always find a way.”

His words are full of vision and confidence for the future. In these dark end times, he is like a faint but firm light.

He Yuzhu nodded, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Well, you are right. By the way, how is the progress of the research on alien technology recently?"

He knew very well that in this crisis-ridden apocalypse, alien technology might be the key to turning the tide for humanity.

Lin Yu frowned, a helpless look on his face, and said: "It's still not ideal. The principles of those alien weapons are too complicated. Our technical level is limited, and many key technologies are still unable to be cracked.

Moreover, the materials are in serious shortage. Even if we develop a manufacturing method, we cannot produce it in large quantities.”

He spread his hands, his eyes full of powerlessness. In the face of this technological gap, humans seem so insignificant.

He Yuzhu sighed and said solemnly, "It seems we have to think of other ways. By the way, is there any news about the team that went out to look for supplies?"

Supplies are the foundation for the survival of a gathering place. In this end times of scarce resources, every search for supplies is crucial.

"Not yet. According to the plan, they should be back today."

Lin Yu looked at his watch, looking a little worried, "I hope everything goes well for them."

There was a hint of uneasiness in his eyes. In this dangerous apocalypse, any trip out might be a one-way trip.

Just then, there was a sudden noise from under the lookout.

Various shouts and footsteps intertwined together, breaking the brief tranquility of the gathering place.

He Yuzhu and Lin Yu looked at each other, felt an ominous premonition in their hearts, and immediately ran towards the source of the sound.

I saw a group of survivors gathered around a dilapidated truck. The truck was riddled with holes and the body was covered with impact marks and dried blood, as if it had just experienced a fierce battle.

A few exhausted people jumped off the car. They were the team going out to look for supplies.

Their faces were filled with fatigue and fear, their clothes were tattered, and their bodies were still stained with blood.

"You guys are finally back. How are you? Did you find any supplies?"

He Yuzhu asked anxiously, with a hint of trembling in his voice.

The importance of supplies to the gathering place is self-evident, as it concerns the life and death of everyone.

A young man in the team panted and said in a hoarse voice: “We found some, but not much.

Moreover, we encountered a large group of zombies on the way back, and it took a lot of effort to get rid of them. "

There was still fear in his eyes. The fierce battle with the zombies must have left him with lingering fears.

Another team member added: “Also, we discovered a strange phenomenon.

Those zombies seem to be smarter than before, their actions are no longer so blind, as if they are controlled by some force. "

His words were like a bombshell, causing a stir among the crowd, and everyone showed expressions of horror.

He Yuzhu was shocked and his face turned pale in an instant: "Controlled by some kind of force? Could it be that the alien creatures have a new conspiracy?"

The hideous appearance of the alien creature emerged in his mind, and an unprecedented sense of crisis surged in his heart.

At this time, Li Yang, the leader of the gathering place, came over.

Li Yang is tall and strong, with an innate majesty and calmness in his eyes.

He looked at everyone and said solemnly: "Xiao He, it seems that we need to hold a meeting to discuss the current situation."

He Yuzhu nodded, his expression equally solemn: "Okay, that's what I meant."

Everyone sat in the dim conference room where they gathered, and the atmosphere was depressing and suffocating.

The dim lights swayed in the breeze, as if they would go out at any time, just like mankind’s hope in this doomsday, fragile and slim.

Li Yang was the first to break the silence. His voice was deep and powerful: "Everyone, please speak up. The current situation is very serious. We must find a solution as soon as possible."

He glanced at everyone, his eyes full of expectation and trust.

He Yuzhu frowned and said slowly: "From the current situation, the actions of alien creatures and zombies have become abnormal. I suspect there is some connection between them.

Maybe the aliens have found a way to control the zombies and want to use them to destroy us."

His words were logical and clear, and every word seemed to be carefully considered.

Lin Yu continued, "I agree with Xiao He. Moreover, when we were studying alien technology, we also discovered some strange energy fluctuations. These fluctuations are similar to the energy fluctuations we detected in zombies."

There was a hint of excitement in his eyes, as if he had found the key clue.

A team member said with some concern: "Then what should we do? Our weapons and equipment are limited. We can't fight against alien creatures and zombies at the same time."

His words expressed the concerns in everyone's hearts. In the face of such a powerful enemy, human power seemed so insignificant.

The conference room fell into silence, and everyone was thinking about how to respond.

Suddenly, a young voice sounded: "Can we start from the source of the zombies? Maybe we can find a way to control them."

The person who spoke was a girl named Xiaoyan. She had a determined look in her eyes, and although she was thin, she showed a spirit of not giving up.

He Yuzhu's eyes lit up and he said, "That's an idea. Our previous research on zombies was not in-depth enough. Maybe there are really some secrets hidden in them."

A spark of hope rekindled in his eyes, as if he saw a glimmer of light.

Li Yang nodded and said, "Okay, that's settled. He Yuzhu, you will lead a team to study the secrets of zombies in depth;

Lin Yu, you continue to lead the research team and strive to make breakthroughs in alien technology; others strengthen the defense of the gathering place to ensure our safety. "

His voice is steady and powerful, and every arrangement is just right.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After the meeting, He Yuzhu and Lin Yu walked out of the conference room, looking at the still dark sky, their hearts filled with a sense of mission.

"Xiao Lin, this mission is not easy. Do you have confidence?" He Yuzhu patted Lin Yu's shoulder and asked.

Lin Yu smiled and said, "Xiao He, don't worry. As long as we work together, there are no difficulties that we cannot overcome." His smile was full of confidence and determination, as if he was declaring war on this cruel doomsday.

He Yuzhu nodded and said, "Okay, let's do our best. I hope we can find a way to save Blue Star as soon as possible."

The two figures gradually walked away under the dim light, their steps firm and powerful as they walked towards unknown danger.

In the darkness of the end of the world, they are like two shining stars, using their light to illuminate the way forward for mankind.