By then, the generous quest rewards, especially that crucial 【Autonomous Travel Authority Upgrade】, would be within her grasp!
Su Wan felt her spirits lift, and her exhaustion was instantly swept away.
She quickly got up, tidied herself, and pushed open the door to Room 102.
The hallway outside was even more “bustling” than when she had left.
The number of people passing by had clearly increased. Some were new tenants looking around curiously and searching for their rooms under the guidance of C2, while others were tenants who had finished their “gold-hunting” missions, lining up at Butler-C1 to settle their Star Coins before happily heading toward the convenience store.
Outside her door, Ah-Lan was waiting quietly with three people.
Seeing Su Wan come out, Ah-Lan’s eyes lit up, and she immediately led the three forward.
“Landlord, you’re awake.” Ah-Lan bowed respectfully and then stepped aside to introduce them. “These three are new tenants. They’re a bit different from ordinary scavengers; they all have some special skills.”
“They heard that we can exchange labor for Star Coins and better treatment, so they specifically wanted to meet you.”
Su Wan’s gaze swept over the three of them.
Standing at the front was a middle-aged man, slightly pudgy, with the marks of years of smoke and fire on his face, but his fingers were exceptionally clean and nimble. He rubbed his hands together somewhat awkwardly.
In the middle was a thin, elderly woman with graying hair, carrying a faded old medicine chest. Her eyes were kind but showed signs of exhaustion, and she carried a faint scent of herbs.
Finally, there was a lean man in his thirties, wearing patched work clothes stained with oil. His fingers were rough, with black oil stains still visible in the cracks, but his eyes were sharp and lively, constantly scanning the hallway lights and the building’s structure.
“Hello, Landlord.” The three of them greeted her in unison, looking a bit nervous.
Ah-Lan continued the introduction: “This is Old Wang. He used to work in the large cafeteria of a small settlement in the Outer City and is skilled in cooking. He can take ingredients tainted with a bit of ‘rot-energy’ and turn them into something edible. He says that if he had clean ingredients, he could do even better.”
“This is Granny Qin. She knows about herbs and medical knowledge from the old era. She’s helped treat many external injuries and common illnesses at vagrant camps.”
“This one is Tietou. He used to do odd jobs at a maintenance station on the outskirts of the Inner City. He’s studied old-era machinery, motors, and simple plumbing. He’s very handy and can easily modify small tools.”
Cooking, medical care, and mechanical maintenance!
Su Wan’s heart stirred.
These were exactly the specialized talents the shelter needed most right now!
Although she had exchanged for robots for the convenience store and medical station and had plans for a Public Cafeteria, robots could only perform standardized operations and simple management. Work that truly required skill, experience, and creativity still had to rely on people.
For example, developing more delicious meals, handling complex injuries, maintaining and renovating the building’s aging facilities, or even adding future fortifications.
“Welcome to Terminal Station.” Su Wan nodded to the three of them, her tone softening. “Your skills will indeed be put to good use here.”
She looked at Butler-C1 and C2, who were still busy, and issued new instructions through the system connection:
“C1, C2, from now on, establish a ‘Tenant Skill Archive.’”
“Instruction: For every new tenant who signs a contract, add skill specialties and work history to the registration process during basic information entry.”
“Content should include, but is not limited to: combat, scouting, gathering, manufacturing, maintenance, medical, cooking, management, and old-era knowledge.”
“Instruction: Based on the registered tenant skills, combined with the shelter’s existing facilities and development needs, set up internal job positions and corresponding Star Coin compensation standards.”
“For example: Public Cafeteria chefs and kitchen assistants; medical station nursing assistants; facility maintenance technicians; cleaning crews; patrol security, and so on.”
“Instruction: Match job requirements with qualified tenants and provide mutual selection opportunities.”
“Those willing to work in these positions can earn additional Star Coin compensation based on workload and quality, in addition to their basic rent. Outstanding performers will receive priority for better room rentals or rent reductions.”
【Instructions received.】
【Beginning update of tenant information templates. Building job database and matching algorithm...】
Blue light flashed rapidly in the eyes of C1 and C2 as they immediately began execution.
Su Wan turned back to Old Wang, Granny Qin, and Tietou. “Your abilities are very important.”
“The robots will communicate with you in detail later. Specific work assignments and compensation will be arranged based on your specialties and preferences.”
“I hope you can make the most of your skills here and improve your lives.”
The three of them showed looks of surprise and gratitude upon hearing this.
In the apocalypse, having a skill often meant a higher chance of survival, but finding a stable place to use those skills was as difficult as reaching the heavens.
Terminal Station not only provided safety but was also willing to pay for their skills. This was practically a dream come true!
“Thank you, Landlord! We’ll definitely work hard!” Old Wang said excitedly.
Granny Qin also nodded repeatedly. “It’s good that these old bones can still be of use.”
Tietou’s eyes were even brighter; he was already starting to ponder which parts of the building might need maintenance.
Just as Su Wan was feeling satisfied with the shelter’s development momentum and preparing to head to the lobby to take a look—
“Boom—!!!”
An incredibly muffled, earth-shattering roar suddenly came from the distance without any warning!
Immediately after, the entire Terminal Station building visibly shuddered!
A bit of dust shook loose from the ceiling.
The vibration wasn’t violent. Under the protection of the Absolute Safety Zone, the building itself was as solid as a rock, without even a single crack appearing.
However, the shockwave of destructive energy transmitted through the ground and air was felt clearly by everyone inside the building.
The roar was not a single occurrence.
“Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom—!”
Continuous, rapid-fire explosions followed one after another, each one closer and more shocking than the last!
It was as if an invisible steel beast was marching with heavy steps, trampling toward this area!
Each explosion was accompanied by a faint tremor of the ground and billowing smoke and fire rising from the distant skyline!
【Warning! High-intensity energy bombardment detected!】
【Bombardment Type: Presumed to be ‘Prowler’ self-propelled heavy howitzers or ‘Anvil’ multiple rocket launcher saturation strikes.】
【Bombardment Direction: Southeast, approximately 2.5 to 1.8 kilometers from this building, advancing in a spreading pattern.】
【Threat Assessment: No substantial threat to the bound building ‘Terminal Station’ (Absolute Defense active). Destructive impact on conventional cover and life forms outside the building.】
The system’s prompt was cold and swift, explaining the source of the explosions.
It was artillery!
And it was a saturation-style, advancing artillery barrage!
However, just because Su Wan could remain calm didn’t mean the others could.
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