Our factory traveled through time

Chapter 4 The Truth Behind the "Sinkhole Incident"

"Manager Zhang is right. Outside is a primeval forest. Whether it's weapons to defend against wild beasts, farm tools to cultivate farmland, or even every aspect of life, we can't do without metal tools."

"Before I transmigrated, you could call me a machining technician and I wouldn't argue with you, but now please call me a military engineer!"

Huang Feipeng, with his large pregnant belly, made everyone around him laugh with his words.

Actually, Huang Feipeng isn't fat; he's just a typical fat-covered muscle. Before entering the industry, he practiced classical wrestling and had a lot of brute strength.

The group went to the first floor of the factory, mainly to keep an eye on Yang Miao and prevent him from stealing steel from the factory.

"I was wondering why it was so hot this morning; there were three suns in the sky."

"There were three moons last night and three suns this morning. It's really strange and very unscientific."

"Looks like we really have time-traveled. There isn't a single woman among us who work in machining. If we want to find wives, we'll have to go to an electronics factory."

"You've already transmigrated, and instead of thinking about how to survive, you're still thinking about women? You've got quite the nerve."

Several workers gathered on the first floor of the factory, selecting suitable weapons from the pipes, mainly to defend themselves against Yang Miao.

Anyone with eyes can see that this bastard probably went to complain to Xinke Plastics Factory and the property management company the moment he left.

"There are wolves!"

"A wolf has entered the park! Quick, hide inside!"

"How come this wolf is so big? It must be almost three meters long, bigger than a Northwest American gray wolf."

A chaotic commotion erupted from the public area outside the factory, accompanied by the low growls of wild beasts.

Everyone witnessed the workers from the noodle factory being pounced on by the gray wolf. They tried to pick up bricks from the ground to fight back, but to no avail.

"Start the backup generator and close the factory's electric sliding gate first!"

Zhang Luoyan calmly directed the group to quickly retreat into the factory building on the first floor.

With the start-up of the diesel variable frequency engine, the factory's power supply was restored.

Wang Ce, who was hiding in the corner, decisively used the remote control to slowly close the electric sliding gate.

This thing may not necessarily stop wolves, but under normal circumstances, wolves won't jump two meters over to get in.

There is an airport near the industrial park, and all buildings are limited to six stories. Some companies have a factory on the ground floor, while Shenghong Precision, where he works, spent 20 million to buy the entire building.

When the electric sliding gate is closed, it becomes a relatively enclosed area, which is beneficial for constructing defensive fortifications.

Wang Ce's first thought was not to go out and find food, but to use the factory as a base to build a relatively complete defense system.

It's not just about preventing potential wild beasts, but also about protecting against one's own kind.

"The glass on the first floor is too fragile to keep out the giant wolf, and our scent will give us away. Let's go upstairs and hide for a while."

After closing the electric retractable gate at the factory entrance, everyone pulled down the roller shutter door on the first floor. Now, the only way to go upstairs is through the two staircases on the left and right.

Before going upstairs, Wang Ce and Huang Feipeng each locked the door to the stairwell from the inside.

This isn't for protecting against wolves, but rather for preventing other animals from causing damage.

There are still a large amount of steel, aluminum, and copper materials in the factory. Yang Miao took twenty people with him, and he probably won't let it go easily.

It means there are big wolves lurking outside, otherwise the industrial park property management, Shinco Plastics Factory, and supermarket owner would probably have already come knocking on their door.

He believed that most people had a sense of the big picture, but as the saying goes, there are all sorts of birds in a big forest, and there are always a few who are not mentally sound and do incomprehensible things.

"Brother Ce, this giant wolf is a bit too aggressive. I've seen animal documentaries before. What kind of wolf can dent a car with one paw?"

"Even a Nissan with its thin sheet metal shouldn't be this fragile, right?"

Once on the second floor, everyone hid by the window, secretly observing the situation outside.

These giant wolves were highly social and had excellent teamwork skills; at least a dozen of them were visible dead.

"This can't be an ordinary primeval forest. We might have transmigrated to a world with extraordinary abilities. If wolves can possess such terrifying power, we might be able to too!"

After seeing the golden entry last night, Wang Ce already knew that there was a high probability that extraordinary phenomena existed in this world. It couldn't be that he was the only one who possessed extraordinary abilities, right?

However, the trigger conditions for the gold-level attributes have not yet been fully understood.

It is foreseeable that in the future, whoever masters this extraordinary ability first will have greater influence.

"Yang Miao and his gang have broken into Xinke Plastics Factory! I knew it, that bastard would definitely report us!"

"There are over two hundred workers on the assembly line at Xinke Plastics Factory. If they all rush over at once, we might not be able to handle it."

"There are giant wolves in the park, and they probably won't dare to come out anytime soon."

Several workers started cursing loudly, trying to dispel their inner fear.

Wang Ce glanced at Zhang Luoyan and found that this woman was unusually calm. This was not due to ignorance, but rather a composure that came from the heart.

A smart woman can remain calm and composed even in dangerous circumstances. There's only one answer: she has a trump card to deal with crises.

Seemingly noticing Wang Ce's gaze, Zhang Luoyan turned to look at him, then nodded slightly and said:

"These giant wolves are indeed stronger than ordinary beasts, but they have not shown any special abilities."

"Today we'll weld the windows on the first floor shut with steel plates, and weld steel bars to the windows on the second floor and above."

"The electric sliding gate at the factory entrance is too low. Start the machine immediately to produce wire mesh and cover the top area to prevent wild animals from jumping over it."

"Huang Feipeng and his men guarded the factory gate, and no one, no matter who they were, was allowed to enter."

"Relying on the electric sliding gate, if anyone dares to try to force their way in, we'll just hit them."

"Wang Ce, come with me and check for any security vulnerabilities. Let's all work harder so everyone can have hot instant noodles tonight!"

Zhang Luoyan quickly deployed the mission, with the overall strategy focusing on building defensive fortifications, not only to prevent attacks from the giant wolves, but also to guard against their own kind.

The factory currently has a total of 41 people. Huang Feipeng led 25 people to guard the factory gate, each holding a long steel pipe in their hand and a short steel pipe tucked into their waistband.

This is the largest entrance to the entire factory, and it needs to be heavily guarded.

Nine workers began welding windows, especially on the ground floor, to prevent the enemy from breaking in.

The remaining four workers began adjusting the machines, preparing to produce wire mesh.

Wang Ce then followed Zhang Luoyan and began checking for security vulnerabilities.

After assigning the task of raising the low iron fence behind the factory, Zhang Luoyan suddenly turned around, looked directly at Wang Ce, and slowly said:

"Do you think I'm being too calm about time travel?"

Wang Ce paused for a moment, then said calmly, "Such sudden disasters are unpredictable. What's the use of being anxious? Instead of wasting energy on meaningless wild thoughts, we should think about how to survive in this world."

Wang Ce followed Zhang Luoyan to the fifth-floor office, where the LCD screen displayed surveillance footage of every part of the factory.

Everyone was busy at their posts, and the factory's response to the crisis was remarkably fast.

The public areas outside were deserted, and the giant wolves seemed to have left the industrial park, making it rather quiet.

"What if I told you that our industrial park's tunneling problem isn't an isolated case?"

Zhang Luoyan's words made Wang Ce's eyes light up. He was just a nobody with limited access to information, but given the Zhang family's economic conditions and social status, they might actually know some of the truth.

"The higher-ups have completely blocked all information, and I don't know the specifics either. However, nothing stays hidden forever. The families of those time travelers are still alive, and they will eventually leak some information."

"This situation, where an entire area suddenly disappears, is called a 'sinkhole incident.' We don't know when it first started, but I know of at least three sinkhole incidents in China!"

Wang Ce drank a glass of water, which made him feel more relaxed. He casually asked, "Why are you telling me all this?"

"Those workers basically listen to Huang Feipeng. Whether it's his past identity as a master strategist or his future identity as the number one fighter, it's hard to change this outcome."

"And Huang Feipeng listens to you, so it's easier to solve problems if he tells you directly."

Zhang Luoyan smiled slightly, her beautiful face exuding composure.

"What do you need me to do, and what will I get in return?"

From the very beginning, Wang Ce had no intention of leaving the group to develop on his own. In this unfamiliar and dangerous environment, going it alone would only lead to certain death.

Zhang Luoyan possesses more intelligence and, coupled with her control over food distribution, is fully qualified for equal cooperation.

"Talking to smart people is easy and enjoyable."

"That big truck loading equipment downstairs was driven here by my third uncle. Last night, the moment we entered the park, the entire industrial park suddenly seemed to have traveled through time."

"He discovered a substance that can cause ordinary people to evolve. He separated from me last night and hasn't returned yet. I need you to protect my personal safety until he comes back."

"As for the reward, it's that, given my extraordinary abilities, I'll prioritize helping you become extraordinary!"

Wang Ce nodded slightly, but in his heart he didn't believe a word of it. Was Zhang Luoyan treating him like a fool?

Is your third uncle really that awesome, daring to run out into the forest alone in the middle of the night?

In Wang Ce's view, this was most likely a lie fabricated by Zhang Luoyan, who simply wanted him to support her and maintain her control over the factory.

"No problem, I promise you, I will do my best to ensure your personal safety until your third uncle returns."

Wang Ce agreed without hesitation. Firstly, it was only a verbal promise; secondly, he needed Zhang Luoyan's information; and most importantly, Zhang Luoyan did indeed possess outstanding work capabilities.

The dangers outside are probably far greater than we imagine; we must unite all forces that can be united.

Even if you have ideas later, they must be based on surviving the initial stage and having a thorough understanding of how this world works.

Regardless of whether Zhang Luoyan has this so-called third uncle or not, her personal abilities alone qualify her to conspire together.

"Let's go downstairs, Yang Miao and the others have come out of Xinke Plastics Factory!"