si-mexico Chapter 110 Post-War Daily Life
Chapter 110 Post-War Daily Life
Three days after the great battle, the Dawnbreaker Army in Dawn City, except for the necessary garrison soldiers, were all resting. During this time, Dawn City also held a memorial ceremony to bury the warriors who sacrificed their lives in this battle. The sacrifice of several Level 4 warriors made everyone in Dawn City realize that becoming a superhuman doesn't mean you're safe; you still have to become stronger.
Li Chenglong went to the balcony next to the living room, moved a chair, and sat there gazing at the scenery outside, motionless as if he were a statue. He didn't even notice Yun Lan walking in. Yun Lan tiptoed over, leaned down behind Li Chenglong, kissed him on the cheek, and said, "What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed." Li Chenglong took a deep breath and slowly said, "Nothing, I'm just spacing out, simply spacing out."
Yunlan poured herself a glass of water from the water dispenser and said, "I'd like to have my parents, Xue'er, and Xiaoling have dinner at our house tonight. It's been so long since our family has eaten together." Li Chenglong nodded, "Okay, today is the third day of rest for the entire army, so everyone has more time. It's rare for us to get together. It's three o'clock now, I'll go for a walk first, and I'll be back to cook at five." Yunlan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll use the crystal computer to notify my parents."
Li Chenglong left his house, took the elevator downstairs, but then, unsure where to go, he headed towards the special forces training area. It was a rest day, so he figured no one would be there. To his surprise, Yang Liu and Zhao Liying were still training there. Seeing Li Chenglong, they quickly greeted him. Li Chenglong smiled, "We're about the same age, Zhao Liying is even a little older than me. No need for so much formality. In this informal setting, we're friends, and we should treat each other as friends." The two women smiled at each other and sat down with Li Chenglong.
In this operation, the special forces lost a Level 4 ability user: Feng Fafa. Before the apocalypse, he was a food delivery driver, known for his humor and wit, serving as the team's source of joy and mood-maker. While fighting a giant beast, he was tragically struck by its claws and sacrificed his life. Yang Liu reported, "Team Leader Li, Comrade Feng Fafa's wife works in the personnel department. He also has a one-year-old daughter and a three-year-old son." Li Chenglong said seriously, "Yes, his wife's salary will be increased to 1.5 times its current level. All normal expenses for their children until adulthood will be covered by Dawn City. For the relatives of all the ability users who sacrificed their lives, those without jobs will be provided with employment, and monthly relief supplies will be distributed. Any orphans will be properly cared for by the compound."
Looking at the wildflowers by the roadside, Zhao Liying said softly, "Captain Li, when do you think the apocalypse will end? I'm scared, really scared. I'm afraid that one day I'll end up like those comrades who sacrificed their lives, without even having a proper look at this world." Li Chenglong said, "I don't know either, but since we're still alive, we have to do what we should do and be responsible for ourselves. According to Alice, the giant beasts don't usually come very frequently, so we'll have a lull period. Let's make the most of this time and work hard." The three of them chatted for over an hour before Li Chenglong left. Yang Liu and Zhao Liying, seeing that it was getting late, also headed towards the dormitory. Zhao Liying said to Yang Liu, "The captain was clearly in a bad mood today, although he didn't show it."
Yang Liu also said, "The captain is very strong most of the time, but he also has a vulnerable side, though he usually doesn't show it. He is both the lord of a city and the head of the Dawn Army, so you can imagine the pressure he faces. But every time he's in front of us, he's optimistic, decisive, caring for his soldiers, always charging ahead and putting others' enjoyment last. We shouldn't just see him as a superior or comrade-in-arms; we should treat him as a good friend and always support him."
After bidding farewell to the two women, Li Chenglong hurried home. Their conversation had taken a while, delaying him. Upon arriving home, he saw Yunlan tending to some flowers on the windowsill. After greeting her, he went to the kitchen. He first took some fresh vegetables from the natural area of his storage space. These vegetables, nourished by the spiritual energy of the natural area, grew very quickly and tasted far superior to ordinary vegetables. Li Chenglong started stewing the meat, then began washing the vegetables and rinsing the rice. Yunlan wanted to help, but considering that she had previously torn the pot in half with her bare hands in frustration after a failed attempt at cooking, Li Chenglong smiled and declined her help.
Around 6 PM, Li Xue and Han Xiaoling returned home first. Li Xue hadn't rested these past few days, instead working with Academicians Zhang Qingyuan and Li Qinghe on a three-tiered virus protection agent. However, the research wasn't progressing smoothly, mainly due to insufficient hardware; some equipment was missing. Han Xiaoling had gone out with some friends today and had just returned home. A little while later, Qi Guoan and Qin Fangyu arrived.
When Qin Fangyu came in, she saw Yunlan chatting with Li Xue and Han Xiaoling, and asked, "Where did my son-in-law go? Yunlan, why don't you help your husband with anything?" Yunlan chuckled, "I wanted to help, but he wouldn't let me." As the two were talking, Li Chenglong came out carrying a rice cooker, "Mom and Dad, you're here. The dishes still need to simmer for a while, and there are still two dishes that haven't been cooked yet. Please wait a moment. Li Xue and Xiaoling, please help set out the chairs. Then wash your hands and get ready to eat." Qi Guoan followed Li Chenglong to the kitchen and talked to him about the Dawn Army. Qin Fangyu knew they were going to talk about serious matters, so she didn't join them.
Qi Guoan went in and closed the door, then said, "Chenglong, this morning I discussed it with several battalion commanders, deputy battalion commanders, and Zheng Yong. Dawn City is now nearly 180 square kilometers, and the population reached 20,000 yesterday. However, our Dawn Army currently has five battalions, each with 500 men. Even adding the 400 from the General Logistics Department and the 40 from the Special Forces, that's less than 3000 men. The current army is a bit too small for such a large city as Dawn City." Li Chenglong smiled and said, "I originally wanted to avoid putting too much pressure on Dawn City, so I kept the army's size relatively small. But recently, Dawn City has developed very well, and resources are plentiful. Expanding the army seems inevitable. Tomorrow I will convene a Dawn Army conference, bringing together the battalion, company, and platoon leaders, as well as members of the Military Commission, to discuss the expansion."
Dinner ended in a pleasant atmosphere. Because it was getting late, Qi Guoan and Qin Fangyu did not return to the military headquarters, but instead rested in the room reserved for them on this floor.
Early the next morning, Li Chenglong convened the second Dawn Army Military Conference, gathering all core members of the army. Each battalion commander gave a report, and the conference unanimously agreed to expand the force through a vote. The first resolution of the conference was as follows: The Dawn Army would temporarily be organized at the regimental level, comprising five combat battalions, one logistics support department, one special operations team, and one discipline inspection department. The five combat battalions would increase from 500 to 600 personnel. The logistics support battalion, due to operational needs, would also increase by 100 personnel, from 400 to 500. The special operations team and the discipline inspection department would remain unchanged at 40 personnel each.
The second resolution of the conference established the position of political commissar, responsible for political and ideological work. The commander of the Dawn Legion is Li Chenglong, the deputy commander is Yun Lan, the chief political commissar is Zheng Yong, the battalion commander of the 1st Battalion is Wu Gang, the deputy battalion commander is Qian Guangming, and the political commissar is Wang Yousheng. The battalion commander of the 2nd Battalion is Zheng Aiguo, the deputy battalion commander is Wan Dahai, and the political commissar is Sun Youcai. The battalion commander of the 3rd Battalion is Hao Dahai, the deputy battalion commander is Zhao Rui, and the political commissar is Zhu Qian. The battalion commander of the 4th Battalion is Zhao Gang, the deputy battalion commander is Yang Hu, and the political commissar is Liu Chuanfeng. The battalion commander of the 5th Battalion is Qi Guoan, the deputy battalion commander is Liu Jianye, and the political commissar is Song Tie. The lowest level of these individuals is a Level 4 ability user, and all are seasoned veterans with absolute loyalty to Dawn City. The position of political commissar only extends to the battalion level, with one political instructor at the company and platoon levels.
The third resolution of the conference abolished the Military Department of Dawn City. From then on, the Military Department would no longer be under the jurisdiction of the Dawn City government, but would be directly responsible to the Military Commission and its highest leader.
The meeting concluded smoothly at noon. Li Chenglong believed that the Dawn Army's combat effectiveness would be greatly enhanced after this reorganization.