After a night of passion, Lou Ling woke up late again the next day.
The north wind howled outside the window, and the snow seemed to have intensified. Lou Ling huddled under the covers, exposing half her face. She hissed as the cold air touched her skin, but upon seeing the time on the alarm clock on the table, she quickly got out of bed.
Lou Dian had left early in the morning. She had been half-asleep at the time, heard his voice, and kicked him away without much thought, continuing to sleep soundly. So, after getting up, she didn't see him but noticed the mutton soup still warming on the stove, clearly made for her.
After two bowls of mutton soup and a bowl of rice, Lou Ling rinsed her mouth and went out with an umbrella to find Lin Baobao.
At Lin Baobao's apartment, everyone was there except Grandpa Mo and Chen Kaiwei, who had gone out to work. Chen Luosheng and Mo Yingying excitedly surrounded her. Lou Ling generously pulled out a bag of coconut candy from her backpack and shared it with them. Then she took out a cantaloupe seed, instantly ripening it for everyone to enjoy.
"Dianxia came over earlier and delivered our hides," Lin Baobao said, munching on the cantaloupe and pointing to the pile of hides in the corner. "Sister Yi said she knows some needlework and will make you a coat. What color do you like?"
Lou Ling looked at Yi Zheng in surprise. Still dressed in leather, with a stunning figure, she looked like a modern woman. It was hard to believe she knew such a traditional skill.
Yi Zheng patted her chest and said, "Little Sister Lou shouldn't underestimate me. I grew up in the countryside and learned a lot from my grandmother. Making a coat isn't difficult."
Lou Ling was genuinely worried that her forceful patting would burst her ample bosom. She quickly nodded and dug out a set of cosmetics from her backpack as a thank you gift, which Yi Zheng happily accepted. Seeing her joy, Lou Ling felt no guilt towards Lou Dian. Even if these things were prepared by him for her, makeup wasn't her thing. It was better to give them to Yi Zheng, who clearly enjoyed such things.
"It's so cold. We're not planning on taking any more missions outside the base. We'll wait until after this winter," Lin Baobao said, huddled on the sofa. She asked Lou Ling, "What about you? Will you go out with Dianxia like last year?"
Lou Ling shook her head. Lou Dian was currently busy dealing with the factions in the base that had plotted against them and wouldn't have time to go out for a while. Of course, Lou Dian wouldn't allow her to go out alone either.
Lin Baobao thought for a moment. "It's quite boring with nothing to do. Why don't we go to the breeding farm?" She glanced at Tan Mo, who was listlessly eating candy with the two children. Tan Mo had a deterrent effect on mutated beasts, making him perfect for keeping the unruly ones in check at the breeding farm.
After the apocalypse, technology advanced rapidly out of necessity. For survival, much research was conducted on mutated flora and fauna. It was now proven that mutated beasts could serve as food for Ability Users. Therefore, the base began breeding some weaker mutated beasts. However, as mutated beasts were still quite strong for ordinary people, they weren't easy to raise. With Tan Mo's presence, it would make the work of the farm staff much easier.
Thus, Tan Mo's job for the winter was settled.
As for Lou Ling, she went to the plantation to help accelerate plant growth. The crops in the plantation were all fast-growing vegetables, relatively easy to cultivate, and provided some fresh produce for the people in the base. After the apocalypse, land pollution was severe, and many surviving plants had mutated. Ordinary vegetables were actually difficult to grow. Fortunately, scientists collaborated with Earth Ability Users to purify the contaminated soil, creating land suitable for growing ordinary fruits and vegetables. However, the area wasn't large enough to supply the entire base.
Therefore, in the base, apart from offensive Ability Users, other types were also highly sought after. With proper application, every ability had its uses. Only those who didn't understand the application of abilities would call non-offensive abilities useless.
During the cold winter, with heavy snow blocking the mountains, no one wanted to leave the base to suffer. They all helped with the construction, bringing a thriving atmosphere to the base.
Lou Dian was busy scheming with Lou Tang, so Lou Ling went to the plantation every day, accelerating the growth of many fruits and vegetables. This made her popular with the ordinary people who managed the plantation. Coupled with her good temper and straightforward personality, and being a member of the Lou family, she blended in perfectly.
Lou Ling spent the entire winter at the plantation, accelerating the growth of fruits and vegetables every day. Her ability usage became increasingly proficient and refined. Unconsciously, her ability had accumulated to a certain point, and the transition from a Level 1 to Level 2 Ability User seemed to be a natural progression.
After a winter, Lou Ling had become a Level 2 Wood Ability User.
Like Lou Ling, Lin Baobao and the others also made gains. As long as they diligently practiced their abilities and helped the base, their abilities would improve after a winter of forced application.
Author's Notes:
Today's Goal:
Lou Ling's Goal: Work hard for the food supply of the entire base!
Lou Dian's Goal: Whatever my sister says, goes!
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