Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle-Chapter 582: Apocalypse True Rich Girl’s Cannon Fodder (53)

Even though there were power struggles among the high echelons of the base, at their core, everyone still hoped humanity would endure and that the apocalypse would end soon.

As members of the base’s leadership, they held a mission and responsibility towards all survivors.

Previously, they believed ordinary people were inadequate, so although they didn’t give up on them, they didn’t place much importance on them either.

But now, Luo Ning had changed their perception.

After discussing for a while, one of the council members said to Luo Ning, "Fair’s fair, we will give ordinary people a chance."

"How about we leave this matter in Miss Luo’s hands, what do you think?"

They didn’t know how to train ordinary people, so handing it over to the experienced Luo Ning seemed like a better idea.

Luo Ning didn’t refuse, "Sure, but you’ll have to support me with all your might."

"As long as it’s within our means, no problem."

Because all of Luo Ning’s previous divinations for them had come to pass, the members also believed her divination that the base would face a major crisis in six months.

Therefore, they were also anxious for Luo Ning to truly manage to train a team as formidable as her.

After some more conversation, Luo Ning left with Lu Kai.

After sitting for a while in Lu Kai’s office, Lu Kai provided Luo Ning with several very capable assistants to help her.

Afterward, Lu Kai escorted Luo Ning out of the building, "My grandfather wants to meet you. After Lao Qi is done, come visit the Lu Residence with him."

The grandfather was very fond of his grandson and cared a lot about his grandson’s marriage.

Although Luo Ning’s family background was far from matching the Lu Family’s, the Lu Family didn’t need Lu Xun to marry for alliances, so as long as the younger brother liked her, that was enough.

Grandfather wanting to meet Luo Ning this time also meant he wanted the two to settle down.

Luo Ning nodded magnanimously, "Sure!"

Old Lu was hers; it was better to confirm their relationship and be together sooner.

After returning home, Luo Ning called her brother and Fei Wenxi over, telling them about being responsible for training ordinary people, asking for their help.

Seeing how confident Luo Ning was, everyone agreed without refusal.

So Luo Ning and her team made a recruitment plan and announced it at the base’s mission area the following day.

This caused a sensation, as it was the first time the base was forming a combat team for ordinary people.

Luo Ning’s slogan was, "Want to become stronger? Want to have the combat power to match Superpower Users? Want to slay Advanced Zombies? As long as you dare to dream, come join us!"

Seeing such a slogan, the Superpower Users snickered, saying behind her back that Luo Ning was too naive.

But when they saw that the base’s highest authority Lu Kai, as well as nine council members had passed it, and emphasized that resources would be provided, they were shocked.

What was this? Did the base want to raise the status of ordinary people?

Many Superpower Users were displeased, feeling that this was entirely futile, questioning why waste food and resources on ordinary people.

But since it was a decision by the base’s leadership, they dared not openly oppose it.

They merely looked down on Luo Ning and her team, not believing they could train a team capable of contending with Superpower Users.

However, ordinary people were thrilled and excited, especially those who had ambition but had been repeatedly discouraged.

Regardless, they at least saw a chance and hope.

So many ordinary people applied.

Thanks to Long Feifei leading the girl trainees from the team that had headed north for advertising, a notable number of female applicants came forward.

Of course, many others were still watching.

Luo Ning didn’t just accept any ordinary person.

Physical condition and pre-existing foundation didn’t matter; the focus was not to join just to kill time but to have a heart set on becoming stronger.

So, Luo Ning initially selected only around thirty percent of the ordinary people who applied, forming a team of over ten thousand.

Luo Ning took them to a training ground specifically requested from Lu Kai for closed devilish training, with room and board included.

There was also a stipend; those with families could give it to their relatives, and those without could keep it for themselves.

This made the selected ordinary people very happy and even more motivated to train.

In the post-apocalyptic world, they had keenly felt the disparity in status compared to Superpower Users and the cruelty of life, so they tried even harder.

Luo Ning was very satisfied. In addition to the resources provided by the base, she also took out a good amount from her collected resources as rewards.

For example, fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat for the top one hundred performers in the weekly training achievement competition.

There were also some currently scarce resources, like solar charging panels and radios.

Soon, everyone knew about the treatment these people received, which was no less than that of Superpower User teams, causing the typically lazy Superpower Users who just wanted to coast along to be discontent.

Then, a rumor started circulating in the base.

The reason the base’s leadership agreed to Luo Ning’s formation of an ordinary people’s team was because of her divination predicting a significant crisis for the base in six months.

Nobody really believed in so-called divinations. Some went to confirm with the leadership and, while getting affirmative answers, also heard that the base was also preparing for war. Many thought this was ridiculous.

Luo Ning was just seeking publicity.

Thus, a majority of the base looked down on Luo Ning with disdain and disapproval, and there wasn’t any shortage of sarcasm behind her back.

But Luo Ning didn’t care and continued to do her own thing.

Two months later, Lu Xun finished his research on the compound and came out of the laboratory.

The next day, he went to find Luo Ning.

"You’ve lost weight!" Luo Ning looked at Old Lu’s handsome, slightly thinner face with concern.

Feeling the concern in her eyes, Lu Xun couldn’t refrain from pulling her into his embrace, "Without you to feed me, of course, I’ve lost weight."

"Luoluo, I’ve missed you!" He never knew that one day he would find himself frequently thinking of a woman.

Luo Ning hugged his waist tighter and rubbed against his chest, "I’ve missed you too!"

Lu Xun’s heartbeat quickened, he released Luo Ning and looked down at her, "Luoluo, come home with me today to meet my family. I’ve told them, I want to marry you."

He wanted to see Luo Ning every day, to wake up and see her first thing.

Luo Ning had long been yearning for her Old Lu and did not pretend to be demure. She nodded, "Sure!"

So, the two went to the Lu Residence together.

When Mr. Lu and the others saw Lu Xun walk in holding the hand of a beautiful young girl, the smile on their faces deepened.

Lu Xun’s parents thought their son, with his personality, might end up alone, but were pleasantly surprised he’d found such a beautiful bride-to-be. They thought it was wonderful.

The Lu family welcomed Luo Ning warmly and kindly, with Mrs. Lu particularly fond of Luo Ning, chatting with her for a good part of the day.

After dinner, Lu Xun and Luo Ning confirmed their relationship in the open at the Lu Residence.

They discussed holding a wedding after the next six months, but decided to get engaged first. Flipping through the calendar, they chose a date one month later to get engaged.

The Lu family valued Lu Xun, so the next day they announced his engagement with Luo Ning.

This news surprised and yet was somewhat expected by the various major families and the base’s leadership.

No matter what, Luo Ning was now a part of the Lu Family; her status had risen along with the tide.