Chapter Eleven: Assuming Command in a Crisis

  Yesterday was the last gathering of the graduation party, and at night, after the gathering, we went to a bar, talked about things, started drinking games, and then took a taxi back. Halfway through, I felt like vomiting, got out of the car, vomited, and didn't know anything afterwards. When I woke up, I was already here... Lin Feng thought for a while and fell asleep, but soon woke up again due to the cold. He got up, sneezed, and cursed, "Why is it so cold!" Then he reluctantly picked up his coat and headed back to his residence.

  Lin Feng's dwelling was simply crude to the extreme, with a wooden stick chopped and erected into a simple tent that could barely accommodate one person. Inside, there were some small stones, on top of which were thick layers of leaves, straw, and other things, followed by a layer of something similar to hemp cloth. Lin Feng looked at it, shook his head in dismay, and then reluctantly crawled inside and lay down to sleep.

  The sky had just brightened on the second day when Lin Feng heard someone calling him from outside.

  "Lin Feng, Lin Feng, are you awake? My dad and Old Zhao asked me to come call you for dinner, and then they said they wanted to discuss something important!" This voice, Lin Feng knew at once that it was that little beauty. But Lin Feng had only slept for about five hours! Lin Feng was annoyed that someone was disturbing his sleep! It wasn't just anyone, but this little beauty, Lin Feng couldn't lose his temper with her! Besides, what were they discussing that required his presence? Lin Feng only wanted to know how he could return. This night's sleep had been terrible for Lin Feng! He really wanted to go back and sleep in his own soft big bed!

  "Ah, I just woke up and was about to go over," Lin Feng replied reluctantly. Because he was a civilized young man of the 21st century, a university student! He had to be polite! When an elderly person gave him face by inviting him over, he had to steadily accept this face and show some courtesy by going over! After finishing speaking, Lin Feng took two deep breaths again, then changed into that robe, slowly crawling out of his sleeping quarters because it was too low for him to stand up inside.

  Xiao Yan was standing outside waiting for Lin Feng, and when he came out, she hurried over to help him tidy up his clothes. Lin Feng looked around and felt a bit strange, but fortunately, as a 21st-century person, he had a broad perspective and just thought it was like filming an ancient costume drama! Then Xiao Yan pulled on Lin Feng's arm and smiled: "Feng Ge, did you sleep well last night? Let's go, my dad is waiting for us to have dinner together. You must be hungry too!"

  Lin Feng glanced at the naive little girl beside him, with his own two national treasure eyes, and then said very contentedly: "En, slept pretty well! So big already, haven't enjoyed sleeping in the wild yet." After finishing speaking, Lin Feng always felt that there was something wrong with what he said. Wild, enjoyment, slept pretty well. He hurriedly glanced at the little girl beside him, fortunately she didn't have any reaction. It should be that she doesn't understand these things, otherwise it would be embarrassing for himself again!

  After arriving at the place, Lin Feng greeted Zhao Lao and Li Yezi and sat down, looking at the things in front of him. Dizzy, is this breakfast? A bowl of cold water, a piece of rough flatbread, which looked quite dirty. Alas! Make do with it, who made oneself so unlucky? First, he took a big mouthful of water, then asked: "Didn't you two say that there was something to discuss when I came? Say it now."

  After finishing, Lin Feng savored the taste of the water again, it was really too delicious! Especially sweet, it should be from a nearby mountain spring or something, not worse than any mineral nutrient water in the 21st century! This is one good thing about ancient times, the environment hasn't been polluted, and original ecological things are indeed the best!

  "Zhao Lao looked at Lin Feng and spoke first: "Little Feng, your skills and brains we've all seen before. So, I discussed with Old Li, wanting to put the young people here under your leadership, responsible for everyone's safety. Also, help the group hunt some prey back to supplement the food shortage."

  Mr. Li took over and said, "Yes, Xiao Feng, we've both discussed it, and no one is more suitable to lead everyone than you. As for the living and eating arrangements here, I'll work with Old Zhao to coordinate everything well, so at least everyone won't go hungry!"

  What a fuss, is it to hand over this mess to yourself? You're afraid of leading the wrong way, so you let yourself lead. Yourself went out to be an adventurer, and you stay here on this side, cooking, washing clothes, and taking care of children? This account is too unfair! Lin Feng was thinking about these things when he heard Xiao Xian say: "Feng Ge, early this morning, everyone said that if it weren't for you yesterday, they would have been caught together. Everyone is very grateful to you, if you lead everyone, everyone will definitely agree!"

  Lin Feng glanced at Li Xiaoyan, thinking to himself, "This little kid doesn't understand anything. If I agree, then I'll be the one who's been used as a gun by these two old guys." However, not agreeing seemed like there was no other way out either, since for now he only knew them in this place and didn't know anyone else.

  Lin Feng fell silent...

  Just as the two old men were about to get anxious, Lin Feng spoke up: "I understand, don't worry! I will lead everyone well!"

  Lin Feng smiled confidently at them, and then the two of them revealed sly smiles like old foxes. Lin Feng's spine felt a chill upon seeing this.

  I knew those two old guys were up to no good! Forget it, I won't bother with them. After all, I'm also a part of this, and in the end, I'd rather be giving orders than taking them - being in command is much better than being commanded!

  Next is to gather all these young people together and prepare to assign tasks. Lin Feng plans not to disrupt the formation of troops from yesterday, that way it's still more convenient for everyone to do things in small groups, although they are not a military team, but after all, they have been coordinating for a day, and there is still some tacit understanding!

  After everyone had arrived, Lin Feng signaled for everyone to quiet down. He then said: "My name is Lin Feng. Thanks to the trust of Old Zhao and Old Wang, I have been given the task of leading everyone in our efforts to overcome our difficulties, protect our loved ones and friends. Therefore, I hope that everyone can cooperate with me." After finishing speaking, Lin Feng looked around at everyone, waited for a few seconds, and saw that everyone had already made preparations and did not have any objections. Lin Feng nodded his head and continued: "From now on, we will follow the teams that were divided up yesterday as our basic units. Currently, there are five two-person reconnaissance teams, and seven nine-person small squads."

  Every day, three small teams stay in the base to help build a nest, clean up the environment on this side, and pay special attention to one thing: when cooking, try not to produce too much smoke, think of ways to disperse the smoke as much as possible, so as not to expose our position and bring unnecessary trouble. The other four small teams go out to find food, new water sources, and places suitable for long-term residence. We will be staying here for at least a year or two, no matter what, we must make good preparations for the winter. You seven small teams take turns replacing each other on guard duty and going out. You elect a team leader among yourselves to lead you!

  "After finishing, Lin Feng took a deep breath and continued: "As for the scouting team, the task is a bit more troublesome. You need to explore the surrounding terrain as much as possible, including the distribution of wild beasts, wild fruits, and water sources. Except for Xiao Zhou's team, you four teams will divide into east, south, west, and north directions and search every day, trying to cover as much distance as possible, but safety comes first. Every day, you'll search in different angles, following your respective directions, and conduct a clockwise sweep search. We must be familiar with everything around us! Does anyone have any questions?"

  "I see..." A scattered chorus of responses, Lin Feng shook his head, sighing, no discipline at all, let's take it slow!