Global Cataclysm: Starting with a Level 3 Civilization!
Chapter 9

Acquiring Points

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"Rooms are divided into single rooms, double rooms, and multi-person rooms. Multi-person rooms cost 100 points per day, double rooms cost 1,000 points per day, and single rooms cost 5,000 points per day."

Hearing that both food and accommodation required points for exchange, the previously excited survivors immediately erupted in an uproar.

"Why do we need points?"

"How do we get points? Can we use cash?"

"If not, is Hua Bei acceptable?"

Some quick-witted individuals had already begun to ponder how to obtain points.

The manager calmly watched the crowd.

"Points are the only resource everyone can use in the Star-Level Shelter."

"Money from outside cannot be exchanged for points."

As soon as this was said, those who had some savings before the apocalypse began to express dissatisfaction.

They had been fully expecting to use their bank savings to exchange for points and continue living a life of privilege in the shelter!

"Why can't we exchange it? I have plenty of money!"

"This is too unfair, I protest."

Facing these words, the manager didn't indulge them.

He directly extended his hand and said, "You all saw the situation outside when you came back."

"All money has become waste paper!"

"If anyone is dissatisfied, this is your last chance to leave. Otherwise, if you cause trouble again, you will be shot on sight!"

This was the order given by Li Chen.

It was true that Li Chen wanted to preserve the human race's spark.

But he wasn't accepting just any trash.

Hearing these words, the previously restless crowd instantly became as quiet as chickens.

It was a joke.

The outside had already become a paradise for monsters.

Going out was just seeking death!

Doctor Yang pushed up his glasses and asked with a smile, "So, how do we obtain points?"

Only then did the manager slowly explain.

"Points require everyone to participate in work to obtain."

"There are a total of five types of work. The first type is service work. This mainly involves the simplest physical labor, such as in the cafeteria, cleaning, etc. You can earn 500 points per day."

"Second, agricultural production personnel. They can earn 700 points daily."

"Third, technical personnel, such as teachers, doctors, repairmen, carpenters, etc. They can earn 1000 points daily."

"Fourth, research personnel. Their earnings fluctuate based on research achievements, with a minimum of 3500 points daily."

"Fifth, capable individuals can also join our Combat Team to go out and kill Zombies, hand in Crystal Cores, or complete missions. There is no fixed salary for this."

These five types of jobs are what Noah has summarized as currently needed.

In short, the shelter does not support idlers.

Only by working can you earn points and eat your fill!

The survivors exchanged glances, each with thoughts in their minds.

Service jobs only offered 500 points a day.

Eating the cheapest simple meals three times a day would leave only two hundred points!

Adding the cost of staying in the cheapest shared room, only one hundred points would be left per day!

It was simply not enough to spend.

Those without special skills began to weigh what kind of work they could participate in.

"The Smart Bracelets distributed during registration just now are your only proof of identity."

"Entering and exiting all areas requires scanning your bracelet to pass!"

"If you lose your bracelet, you will be treated as a person of unknown origin by the Combat Team and shot on sight!"

"Similarly, the points you earn from work will be stored in the bracelet, and they will be automatically deducted when you eat by simply scanning it."

"Now you can tap your bracelet to view its functions."

After the manager finished his introduction, he stood quietly to the side.

He had said everything that needed to be said.

In the apocalypse, with order lost, there was no need for excessive explanation on how to proceed.

When they registered just now, everyone thought the things on their wrists were just rubber bands.

They didn't expect them to be Smart Bracelets.

Hearing this, everyone tentatively touched their bracelets.

They saw a holographic screen appear in front of each person.

Just like a tablet computer!

There were three options on the screen: one was personal information and point balance, the second was the Mission Hall, and the third was the communication panel.

This bracelet was like an upgraded version of a mobile phone or tablet computer!

Everyone was stunned, having never seen such a sight.

A legendary holographic screen!

He tried clicking on the Mission Hall.

Pinned at the top were the missions officially released by the shelter.

The first one was Crystal Core exchange.

Survivors could also post missions, such as repairing tables and chairs, which was also possible.

"Given that everyone has just entered the shelter, each person will be issued one thousand points."

"In the shelter, schooling for minors is free. To provide children with a good educational environment, minors will receive an additional subsidy of 500 points daily."

"Please choose your jobs as soon as possible and come here for verification and registration."

After the manager finished speaking, he stood aside with the other logistics personnel, waiting.

Doctor Yang looked at the functions on his Smart Bracelet and sighed, "I never expected such technology to be real."

"Teacher, let's hurry and register for work. Researchers can get 3500 points a day!"

Ning Jing said anxiously.

Doctor Yang nodded and stood still in front.

"Hello, I would like to register for research work."

Saying this, Doctor Yang swiped his Smart Bracelet on the machine next to him.

Looking at the information, it immediately said, "Yang Zhong, Senior Academician of the Dragon Country Academy of Sciences. Due to your rich qualifications and numerous research achievements, congratulations on becoming an A-Level Researcher. Your daily points are 5600."

"If there are other research achievements in the future, this will continue to increase."

Doctor Yang was originally a prominent figure.

It was only because he was framed by a villain that he ended up in the research institute in Donghai City.

With the conditions of the shelter, Doctor Yang now only needed to focus on research.

There was even higher potential for advancement in the future!

Ning Jing's eyes widened in surprise when she heard her teacher's information.

She immediately ran to the front to register.

"Ning Jing, Research Intern. Congratulations on becoming a D-Level Researcher. Your daily points are 3500."

As the voice spoke, Ning Jing's personal information panel also began to change.

Compared to Doctor Yang, Ning Jing hadn't even graduated with her master's degree before starting her internship at the research institute.

She had always been Doctor Yang's assistant.

Therefore, the points she received were not high.

Ning Jing was aware of this and happily returned to stand behind Doctor Yang.

Most people chose their jobs based on their professions before the apocalypse.

Regardless of the number of points, as long as they worked, they had food to eat and a bed to sleep in.

In the future, if you want to earn more, you can also accept missions from the Mission Hall.

After registering for work, the next step was choosing rooms.

Most people didn't have special skills, so they either worked in the service industry or in technical positions.

Therefore, most of them lived in multi-person rooms.

Doctor Yang and the other researchers teamed up and stayed in double rooms.

There was no other way, single rooms were simply too expensive!

Originally, everyone thought that multi-person rooms would be like those scattered hotels before the apocalypse.

They expected a large communal sleeping area, housing many people.

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