125: Boss, can you take me out for a while?

Before Ye Fan could answer, Tian Ming said, "Ye Fan, we also need to set up a virtual community. Zhang Mengqi said that the Shelter's local area network can now serve as a base station for mobile phones. Although everyone is in the same Shelter, I suggest creating a work-related instant messaging software."

"Does Boss mean to create something like WeChat?" Ye Fan asked.

Tian Ming nodded and said, "Yes, that shouldn't be difficult. We don't need all those fancy features; just the ability to make calls, send voice messages, text, and pictures will suffice."

"That's simple. However, I need to discuss it with Zhang Mengqi to see if we should set up a virtual operator to facilitate the management of connected devices. Boss, when this is done, will we need to charge a usage fee? This would serve as funds for maintenance and operation, and then I could also involve those people in the Laboratory."

Tian Ming nodded, "Yes, for the specific details, you can follow Ji Ruping's arrangements. I can help you with equipment issues, but please don't come to me for technical problems."

"Understood," Ye Fan replied.

"Ji Ruping, if anyone disobeys you, just tell me, and I'll handle it."

Tian Ming's words were undoubtedly a guarantee for Ji Ruping, who was newly appointed. As the leader personally designated by the Boss, she naturally had the Boss's backing, and no one dared to offend her.

"Okay, thank you, Boss," Ji Ruping smiled slightly. This woman was much more composed and experienced than Lin Yue.

A call request from Shen Yuan came through the earpiece. After Tian Ming connected, he said to the two, "The rest is up to you. I will read the documents on the table when I return."

After Tian Ming finished speaking, he walked directly out of the office.

In front of the Shelter's Talent Building, Shen Yuan was wearing a pristine white down jacket. She had a fluffy hat on her head, rubbing her hands, stamping her feet, and hopping around. It was already late December, and the New Year was just a few days away.

Seeing Tian Ming's figure from afar, Shen Yuan excitedly waved her hand.

Tian Ming walked over and saw Shen Yuan's face was red from the cold, so he casually created a warmth bubble for her.

"Hehe, Boss, how come I don't feel cold as soon as you arrive?" Shen Yuan said with a giggle.

"Alright, tell me, what do you need me for?"

"Please take me out, I want to go home," Shen Yuan pleaded.

Tian Ming looked at Shen Yuan, not directly refusing, but instead asked, "Go home?"

"Yes, go home?"

Tian Ming rolled his eyes at Shen Yuan and said, "What are you thinking? The Shelter is your home. Outside, it's all zombies. What are you going out for?"

Shen Yuan explained, "Boss, just take me back once. It's not far, just in the Garden Community in the city. It's only about 70 kilometers from here. With your flying car, it won't take long to go back and forth; we'll be there very quickly."

Tian Ming pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, but I need to know why you're going home?"

"This..." Shen Yuan stammered, unwilling to say.

"You don't want to say it? Then forget it, we're not going."

Shen Yuan grabbed Tian Ming, "Good Boss, please take me! It's not that I don't want to say, but I'm afraid if I say it, you won't be willing to take me."

When had this young lady ever acted so coquettish in front of him? Tian Ming felt it was unreal. However, in the urban area, there must be no one left. Tian Ming didn't know what this little girl was up to by going home at this time.

"Boss, please."

"Alright, I won't ask anymore. Let's go, early to go, early to return," Tian Ming nodded and agreed.

Shen Yuan nodded excitedly and said, "I knew it, Boss is the best to me."

"Let's go, stop flattering me," Tian Ming said somewhat helplessly.

Having the strongest Ability User in this world as her driver and bodyguard, only Shen Yuan in the entire Shelter enjoyed such treatment. Others could only be envious.

The two got into the flying car, and Tian Ming drove directly towards the city. Due to his enhanced control ability, Tian Ming, driving the flying car this time, no longer needed to concentrate fully as he did the first time. His brain had already formed a control memory.

This was like a child learning to walk; at first, the brain needed to learn how to lift its legs and maintain balance, but once it learned, it no longer needed to consciously control it. Tian Ming's control ability was also like this; as his proficiency increased, some controls were basically formed spontaneously, without even needing his conscious effort.

"Now can you tell me why you asked me to bring you out?" Tian Ming asked.

Shen Yuan said with a giggle, "Didn't you say you wouldn't ask? Why are you asking again?"

"Am I not allowed to be curious?" Tian Ming said.

"It's nothing big, I just want to go home and see my room and my treasure chest, to see if it's still there," Shen Yuan's tone changed, and her mood seemed to become a little downcast.

"Why do you sound so sentimental? Go ask around; who else in the Shelter can get me to be their driver? With such a grand show, why are you still unhappy?"

Shen Yuan smiled, adjusted her emotions, and forced a smile on her face: "No, I just thought of some things, but I still want to thank Boss for making a special trip for me."

"Alright, we're almost there. I'll lower the altitude; tell me which building it is, and then I'll land the flying car."

Under Shen Yuan's guidance, Tian Ming parked the flying car below a building in the Garden Community. Because it was the apocalypse, this community had long been deserted and quiet.

Shen Yuan's family had quite good financial conditions; a four-story villa in the city, complete with a small courtyard, clearly indicated wealthy people. However, more than half a year had passed since the zombie outbreak, and since winter began, the snow had fallen non-stop, burying more than half of the house.

Tian Ming casually waved his hand, and the accumulated snow was directly blown away by a strong current of air. The air current, mixed with snowflakes, enveloped the area in a white snow mist.

The villa's main door was tightly shut. In Tian Ming's perception, there was no one inside the house, not even a zombie.

"Let's go, we'll go in," Tian Ming said. He directly pushed open the door. Although it was locked, in front of Tian Ming, being locked or unlocked made no difference.

The two entered the living room. Because it was a duplex, the living room was quite large. The furniture was high-grade rosewood, and the overall layout was quite luxurious. It was clear that Shen Yuan's parents also knew how to enjoy life.

"I didn't expect your family to be so rich?" Tian Ming said with a hint of emotion.

Shen Yuan smiled slightly, seeing the familiar scene, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Shen Yuan walked and said, "All the family's money came from my dad's patent royalties. Let's go to my room, I'll get my things, and then we'll leave."

Tian Ming nodded and said, "Okay!"