A Journey of American Comics Starting from the Zombie Universe

Chapter 669 Tacit understanding
After Smith left the office, his footsteps gradually faded away in the empty corridor and finally disappeared at the end. Bai Ye looked at his departing figure with mixed feelings in his heart. He sighed softly and his eyes fell on the diary on the table again. The heavy weight of hope and disappointment made him shake his head.

Finally, Bai Ye made a decision. He reached out and picked up the diary, and gently stroked the cover with his fingers, as if bidding farewell to the past. Then, he turned and walked to the trash can in the corner of the room, and threw the diary in without hesitation. At that moment, he felt both relief and regret in his heart, but more of a firm determination for the future.

After dealing with the diary, Bai Ye sorted out his thoughts and prepared to leave the office. He knew that he still had a lot of things to do. This city and these survivors all needed his leadership and guidance. He opened the door and stepped into the night with firm and powerful steps.

After passing through several dim streets, Bai Ye arrived in front of an abandoned factory on the edge of the city. This is where Magneto, the old man with the ability to manipulate metal, chose to be his base after the apocalypse. The gate of the factory has long been dilapidated, but under Magneto's control, the surrounding metal fragments seem to have life, automatically arranging into a unique protective net to guard this area.

Bai Ye pushed open the protective net and walked into the factory. Under the dim light, Magneto was sitting on a chair made of scrap machine parts, playing with a small piece of magnet in his hand, his eyes flashing with excitement. When he saw Bai Ye coming, he immediately stood up with a proud smile on his face.

"Bai Ye, you are here!" Magneto's voice was loud and powerful, revealing an indescribable majesty and confidence. "In the past few days, our city has undergone earth-shaking changes. Have you seen it?"

Bai Ye nodded and looked around. Indeed, since Magneto used his power to transform the city, great changes have taken place here. The originally messy ruins have been cleaned up in an orderly manner, and some important buildings and facilities have been repaired and reinforced under Magneto's control. There are even some innovative designs that have given the city new vitality.

However, Bai Ye's heart was not filled with joy. He knew that these superficial changes could not cover up the deep-seated problems facing the city. Food shortages, water pollution, rampant diseases... These problems were like heavy shackles that bound the city and its residents.

"Yes, I saw it." Bai Ye's voice was calm and deep. "Your efforts have made this city look more orderly and safer, but we must also face reality. This city, and all of us, are still on the brink of life and death."

Hearing this, the smile on Magneto's face gradually faded. He was silent for a while, then slowly said: "I know that these changes are only temporary, and the real challenges are still to come. But I believe that as long as we unite as one, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

Bai Ye nodded in agreement. He walked to Magneto's side, and the two stood side by side in front of the window, looking at the familiar yet strange world outside.

"Magneto, we need to make a longer-term plan." There was a hint of worry in Bai Ye's voice. "We can't just be satisfied with the changes in front of us. We must find a more stable and sustainable future for this city and its residents."

Magneto pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "I agree with you. But the question is, what should we do? The city is already in ruins and resources are scarce. Where can we find hope?"

Bai Ye sighed, he knew this question was not easy to answer. But he also understood that as one of the leaders of this city, he must take this responsibility.

"We can start from two aspects." Bai Ye began to explain his ideas, "First, we need to strengthen our connection and cooperation with other survivor organizations to jointly cope with the challenges of the doomsday. Only by uniting together can we gather more strength and resources."

"Secondly," Bai Ye continued, "we need to find new ways of survival and development directions. For example, we can use existing technology and resources to develop new sources of energy and food; or explore other possible living spaces, such as underground cities or offshore platforms."

Magneto listened to Bai Ye's words, and a new light gradually flashed in his eyes. He realized that although there were many difficulties ahead, as long as they did not give up hope, they would find a way out one day.

"Your ideas are very far-sighted." Magneto nodded approvingly, "I will support your plan to the best of my ability. Let us work together to create a better future for this city and its residents."

The two smiled at each other, as if they had found a common belief and goal at this moment. They knew that the road ahead would be full of unknowns and challenges, but as long as they moved forward hand in hand, nothing would be impossible.

Bai Ye turned and walked to the workbench beside him, where various tools and materials were scattered. Most of them were collected from the ruins and were carefully restored and renovated to regain their vitality. He skillfully searched through a pile of debris and finally found a barely complete blueprint and a barely usable pencil. Although the paper was old, it did not have too many stains or damages, enough to bear the hard work he was about to put in.

Bai Ye gently spread the blueprint on the workbench and took a deep breath, as if he was performing a sacred ritual. He knew that this blueprint was not just a city plan, but also the hope and future of all of them. He had to be careful and not allow for any mistakes.

Bai Ye began his creation by lightly touching the paper with the tip of his pen. He first sketched the outline of the city. The familiar yet unfamiliar streets, buildings and landmarks gradually became clearer under his pen. But this was just the beginning. He wanted not only a restored city, but a more perfect city that was more suitable for human survival.

He began to add new elements to the drawings, such as solar panels, rainwater collection systems, vertical farms, etc. These designs are all aimed at solving the urgent problems facing the city today - energy shortages, water scarcity and insufficient food supply. Bai Ye knows that only by fundamentally solving these problems can the city be truly rejuvenated. As the pencil dances, the city on the drawing becomes more and more vivid. Green parks and squares are interspersed between high-rise buildings, providing residents with valuable leisure space; the spacious roads are lined with solar street lights and charging piles, providing clean energy for the operation of the city; and the vertical farms and underground pipelines hidden between the buildings silently transport fresh food and water to the city.

Bai Ye was extremely focused in painting, as if the whole world was just him and this drawing. His thinking transcended the limitations of time and space, closely linking the past, present and future. He imagined that one day in the future, this city would become a model of self-sufficiency and eco-friendliness, attracting more survivors to settle down and build a better home together.

However, planning a city is not an easy task. Bai Ye encountered many problems and challenges in the process of drawing. For example, how to balance the relationship between urban development and environmental protection? How to achieve the greatest benefits with limited resources? How to ensure that the implementation of the plan will not cause new social contradictions and conflicts? These problems weighed on his mind like a mountain, forcing him to repeatedly consider and weigh the pros and cons.

But Bai Ye did not back down. He believed that as long as they united and worked together, they would be able to overcome these difficulties. He began to mark various possible solutions and alternatives on the drawings, and analyzed and compared them one by one. His thinking became clearer and sharper, as if he had seen the future of the city.

Time passed by minute by minute, but Bai Ye was unaware of it. In his mind, there was only this blueprint and this city. He forgot about fatigue, hunger, and everything around him. His whole body and mind were immersed in this great cause, painting one beautiful vision after another for this city.

Finally, after countless days and nights of hard work, Bai Ye's plan was finally completed. He stood up, stretched, and felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. He knew that he had completed a difficult task and also painted a hopeful future for the city and its residents.

He carefully studied the blueprint, and every detail was the result of his hard work and wisdom. He imagined that one day in the future, the city would be built step by step according to his plan and become a real paradise. There was a gleam in his eyes, which was his vision and expectation for the future.

However, he also clearly knew that the blueprint was only the first step. To make this plan a reality, more efforts and sweat were needed. He needed to have in-depth communication and consultation with other leaders to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan; he needed to mobilize more residents to participate in the construction of the city to jointly create a better future; he also needed to face various unknown challenges and difficulties and bravely overcome them.

But Bai Ye was not afraid. He believed that as long as they were united and firm in their faith, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and realize this great dream. He picked up this precious plan and carefully kept it, preparing to use it to guide the city towards a more glorious tomorrow in the future.

The night is deep but Bai Ye's heart is full of light. He knows he still has a long way to go but he is ready to meet the challenges and opportunities in the future. He believes that as long as they don't give up hope, they will be able to create a better world.

Magneto slowly approached, his pair of eyes, which had experienced vicissitudes but were still sharp, stared at the blueprint in Bai Ye's hand, as if he could see through the back of the paper and see those visions that have not yet been realized. He stretched out his hand, with a bit of caution and respect in his movements, and took the blueprint carrying hope from Bai Ye.

"Bai Ye, this... this is really an amazing work." Magneto's voice was deep and powerful, and every word seemed to contain a great force. He lowered his head and began to carefully study every detail on the blueprint, from the layout of the city to the design of the infrastructure, to the planning of the ecological environment, all of which showed Bai Ye's careful consideration and foresight.

"Look here," Magneto pointed to an area on the blueprint, where a vast green space and a water system surrounding it were marked. "You plan to build a large ecological park here, which will not only improve the city's air quality, but also provide residents with a place for leisure and entertainment. But have you ever considered how to use my abilities to enhance the defensiveness of this area? For example, let the surrounding metal fences automatically form a protective cover in an emergency."

Bai Ye's eyes lit up when he heard this. He had to admit that Magneto's proposal was indeed a brilliant idea. He immediately picked up a pencil and made corresponding marks on the drawing, adding: "Your suggestion is great. We can apply this concept to the defense system of the entire city. Using your ability, we can create a city defense network that is both beautiful and practical."

The two of them looked at the pictures and communicated with each other, and their mutual understanding and trust grew silently. Magneto's idea of ​​the city defense system opened Bai Ye's eyes. He had never thought that superpowers could be so cleverly integrated into urban planning. And Bai Ye's planning and construction of the ecological environment also made Magneto deeply admire him. He saw Bai Ye's deep understanding and pursuit of the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.

"Bai Ye, these ideas of yours are really visionary." Magneto put down the blueprint, his eyes full of praise, "We are not just rebuilding a city, but creating a brand new future. A future that is no longer troubled by natural disasters and man-made destruction."

Bai Ye nodded, his heart filled with excitement and pride. He knew that he and Magneto were walking hand in hand on a road full of challenges and opportunities. Not only did they have to face the difficulties and problems ahead, but they also had to lay a solid foundation for the future of the city.

"Magneto, you are right." Bai Ye's voice was firm and powerful. "We are not just planning a city, but also drawing a blueprint for the future of mankind. I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to create a better world."

The two smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding and trust between them needed no further explanation. They continued to study every detail on the drawings, constantly discussing more perfect plans and ideas. In this process, they were not only planning the future of the city, but also building a deep friendship and trust between each other.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment. Without the passage of time and the urging of time, they were able to devote themselves to this great cause. They forgot about fatigue and sleepiness, and forgot about all the noise and disturbance around them. In their hearts, there was only this city, this future, and the infinite yearning and pursuit for a better life.

(End of this chapter)