Hearing the worker’s words, Xie Zhou thought for a moment and said, "As long as you give us the location of your family, I will send guards to pick up your family members. It’s safer to stay in this base than outside."
The moment he said this, half of the workers hesitated. After working here for almost a month, they felt that living here was not a bad thing.
If the base’s Commander could bring their families here, that would be even better. With their earnings, they could afford to rent a house and buy enough food to last for at least a month.
Noticing their interests, Xie Zhou continued, "Those who are willing to stay can go to the right side and give the guard the location of your family. The guards will bring them back."
After he said this, more than half of the workers went to the right side. The guards quickly made preparations to write down the locations. They would send military choppers to pick them up later.
"How about the rest of you?" Xie Zhou asked.
"Commander Xie, I want to leave."
"Me too."
"I also want to leave."
Hearing this, Xie Zhou nodded and said, "Those who insist on leaving are free to go." Then he turned to the guards and said, "Open the gate!"
A few minutes later, the massive, heavy gate was opened. The workers were worried they would be detained if they stayed any longer and rushed out.
Seeing them leave, Luo Binxing asked, "Commander, you won’t keep them?"
Shaking his head, Xie Zhou replied, "We’ve already done our best. Since they insist on leaving, we can only let them go. Their fate depends on themselves."
After all the workers left, the gate was closed and locked.
BAM!
The heavy sound of the gate closing echoed through the area.
Two hours later, several military choppers left the base and flew in different directions. While the guards went to pick up the workers’ families, an announcement was made.
"Attention to all residents. The gates have been closed. No entry or departure is allowed. Unless necessary, everyone should stay in their homes as much as possible. If you need any help, go to the public hall or report to the patrolling guards."
As soon as the announcement was made, the survivors quickly returned to their homes. Over the past month, they had been informed about the upcoming winter.
At first, they were skeptical, but as the temperature continued to drop, they couldn’t help but believe it. Most of them had stocked enough food at home. As for water, the base would provide everyone with 2 liters of drinking water daily.
With enough preparation, they didn’t have many worries. As long as the base was still standing, there would be a way to survive.
For the rest of the day, besides the sound of propellers echoing once in a while, only the howling wind could be heard outside.

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