Obtaining Points

"Living quarters are divided into single rooms, double rooms, and shared rooms. Shared rooms cost one hundred Points per day, double rooms cost one thousand Points per day, and single rooms cost five thousand Points per day."

When they heard that both food and lodging had to be exchanged for Points,

the survivors who had been celebrating moments ago immediately erupted into an uproar.

"Why do we need Points too?"

"How do we earn Points? Can we use cash?"

"If not, can we use Hua Bei?"

Some quick-witted people had already begun considering how to obtain Points.

The administrator looked calmly at the crowd.

"Points are the only supplies everyone can use within the Star-Level Shelter."

"Paper money from outside cannot be exchanged for Points."

As soon as those words were spoken, those who had possessed some wealth before the apocalypse began to complain.

They had still been hoping to exchange their savings in the bank for Points.

Then continue living like superior beings within the shelter!

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

"This is too unfair. I protest."

The administrator did not indulge them in the face of such remarks.

He directly raised a hand. "You saw what things were like outside when you came back."

"All money has become worthless paper!"

"If anyone is dissatisfied, I'll give you one final chance to leave. Otherwise, if you cause trouble again, you'll be executed on the spot!"

This was an order issued by Li Chen.

Li Chen did want to preserve the spark of humanity.

But he would not take in just any trash.

Hearing those words, the crowd that had been in an uproar moments earlier instantly fell silent.

What a joke.

The outside world had already become a playground for monsters.

Going out meant courting death!

Doctor Yang adjusted his glasses and asked with a smile, "Then how are Points earned?"

Only then did the administrator slowly explain.

"Points can only be earned by participating in work."

"There are five types of jobs. The first is service work, mainly the simplest manual labor, such as cafeteria work and cleaning. You can earn 500 Points per day."

"Second are agricultural workers. They can earn 700 Points per day."

"Third are technical workers, such as teachers, doctors, repairmen, carpenters, and so on. They can earn 1,000 Points per day."

"Fourth are researchers. Their pay varies according to research achievements, with a minimum of 3,500 Points per day."

"Fifth, those with the ability can join our Combat Team, go out to kill zombies, hand in crystal cores, or complete missions. There is no fixed salary for this."

These five job categories were all summarized by Noah based on current needs.

In short, the shelter did not support idlers.

Only by working could one earn Points and eat their fill!

The survivors exchanged glances, each forming their own plans.

Service work only earned 500 Points a day.

If they ate the cheapest simple meals three times a day, they would only have two hundred left!

Add in the cheapest shared room, and they would have only one hundred Points left per day!

That was simply not enough to live on.

Those without special skills began weighing what work they could take on.

"The Smart Bracelet issued during registration is your only proof of identity."

"To enter or leave any area, you must scan your bracelet for access!"

"If you lose your bracelet, the Combat Team will treat you as someone of unknown origin and execute you on the spot!"

"Likewise, the Points you earn from work will be stored in the bracelet. When eating, you only need to scan it, and the cost will be deducted automatically."

"You may now tap your bracelets to view their functions."

After finishing his introduction, the administrator quietly stood to one side.

He had already said everything that needed to be said.

With order lost in the apocalypse, there was no need to explain too much about what had to be done.

During registration earlier, everyone had thought the thing around their wrists was merely a rubber band.

They had not expected it to be a Smart Bracelet.

After hearing this, everyone tentatively touched their bracelets.

A Holographic Screen appeared before each of them.

It was like a tablet computer!

There were three options on the screen: personal information and Points balance, Mission Hall, and communications.

This bracelet was like an upgraded combination of a phone and tablet!

No one had ever seen such a sight before. They were all dumbstruck.

A legendary Holographic Screen!

They tried opening the Mission Hall.

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

The first one was crystal core exchanges.

Survivors could also post missions themselves, such as repairing tables and chairs.

"Since you have only just entered the shelter, each person will receive one thousand Points."

"Schooling for minors is free in the shelter. To ensure children receive a good educational environment, minors will receive an additional subsidy of 500 Points per day."

"Please choose a job as soon as possible and come over here for verification and registration."

After speaking, the administrator led the other logistics staff to stand aside and wait.

Doctor Yang examined the functions on his Smart Bracelet and sighed. "I never expected technology like this to be real."

"Teacher, let's hurry and register for work. Researchers can earn 3,500 Points a day!"

Ning Jing urged anxiously.

Doctor Yang nodded and stepped forward.

"Hello, I'd like to register for research work."

As he spoke, Doctor Yang scanned his Smart Bracelet against the machine beside him.

After looking at the information, the administrator immediately said, "Yang Zhong, senior academician of the Dragon Country Academy of Sciences. Due to your extensive qualifications and numerous research achievements, congratulations on becoming an A-Level Researcher. Your daily Points are 5,600."

"Any future research achievements will increase this further."

Doctor Yang had originally been a leading authority in his field.

He had only ended up at the research institute in Donghai City because he had been framed by petty people.

With the shelter's resources, Doctor Yang now only needed to focus on his research.

He would have even greater room for advancement in the future!

Upon hearing her teacher's information, Ning Jing's eyes widened in delighted surprise.

She immediately ran forward to register.

"Ning Jing, research intern. Congratulations on becoming a D-Level Researcher. Your daily Points are 3,500."

As those words were spoken, Ning Jing's personal information panel began to change.

Compared to Doctor Yang, Ning Jing had entered the research institute as an intern before even finishing her master's degree.

She had always followed Doctor Yang as his assistant.

Therefore, the Points she received were not very high.

Ning Jing understood this clearly and happily returned to stand behind Doctor Yang.

Most people chose jobs according to their professions before the apocalypse.

No matter how many Points they earned, as long as they worked, they would have food to eat and a bed to sleep in.

If they wanted to earn more later, they could also take missions from the Mission Hall.

After registering for work, it was time to choose rooms.

Most people had no special skills and could only work either in service jobs or technical positions.

Therefore, most of them stayed in shared rooms.

Doctor Yang and the other researchers pooled together and stayed in double rooms.

There was no helping it. Single rooms were simply too expensive!

Originally, everyone had thought shared rooms would be like those shabby hotels from before the apocalypse.

They should have been large dormitories with many people sleeping together.