Chapter 10 So be it!

Lu Nange sat in the dimly lit room, sorting through the system rewards for thirty daily check-ins.

What made Lu Nange's breath catch her breath was the sign-in reward at the entrance of the Public Security Bureau: a 92F pistol and 30 bullets.

Her fingers trembled slightly as she looked at the system details page, filled with barely suppressed excitement.

“Fifteen rounds, double-stack magazine, range 50 meters,” she murmured softly.

But before long, her excitement was like being doused with a bucket of cold water. She suddenly realized that she had no idea how to use this thing.

For now, it's just for show!

Just as I was about to put it back into my system inventory, I noticed a small, helpful tip at the very end: [Precision skill combinations can ensure the host hits the target every time!]

Upon seeing this sentence, Lu Nange was first taken aback, then threw her head back and burst into laughter, the sound echoing in the quiet room.

Afraid of startling Lu Beiye, she instinctively covered her mouth.

Trying to calm herself down, Lu Nange almost tore the details page to shreds.

Following the instructions on the details page, after emptying the magazine, I simulated firing repeatedly, adjusting my posture each time.

She practiced for an unknown amount of time before reluctantly putting the gun away.

She looked out the window; the streets remained deathly silent and dark.

Without checking the time, it's impossible to tell whether it's day or night.

The zombies haven't appeared yet, otherwise, she would definitely go out and test the power of this pistol!

***

The next day, Lu Nange continued to stir-fry and boil things in the kitchen.

In the living room, Lu Beiye nestled comfortably on the sofa, holding the milk tea his sister had made tightly in his hands.

With each sip, he would squint his eyes in satisfaction, his toes unconsciously wiggling slightly.

When his phone rang, Lu Beiye reluctantly put down his milk tea.

She jumped up from the sofa quickly and ran barefoot toward the kitchen.

"Sis, the phone's ringing!" Lu Beiyeren's voice came through the phone before he even reached the kitchen.

Upon hearing the sound, Lu Nange took off her gloves and took the phone.

"Nan Nan, how's things at home?" Lu Xici's voice on the other end of the phone was filled with deep worry.

"Brother, we're doing fine. How are things on your end?" Lu Nange asked.

She looked at Lu Beiye, waved to him, and gestured for him to go play in the living room.

Lu Beiye turned and left the kitchen. "Little Sweetie, here I come."

"Is my brother alright? Is there enough food at home? Are Mom and Dad home today? I can't get in touch with them at all," Lu Xici asked anxiously.

Lu Nange gently closed the kitchen door, leaning against the refrigerator: "Brother, take care of yourself, we're really fine."

My parents have been busy dealing with things at the supermarket these past few days, they're so busy they probably won't have time to answer the phone.

"By the way, brother, our house was flooded, so we moved to the 16th floor of building 6 in the same complex. If you come back, come find us here."

Lu Xici paused for a moment: "Nan Nan, tell me the truth, where did Mom and Dad go?"

"Brother, didn't I already tell you? Mom and Dad have been busy dealing with the supermarket these past few days!" Lu Nange's heart tightened suddenly, and an uneasy premonition welled up in her heart.

"Uncle Chen called me." Lu Xici's words hit Lu Nange's head like a hammer blow, making her head buzz.

Lu Nange inwardly cried out in alarm, "Oh no! I've been so engrossed in cooking and stockpiling supplies lately that I forgot all about coordinating our statements!"

"Nan Nan, tell your brother, what's wrong with Mom and Dad?"

Lu Nange closed her eyes briefly: "Mom and Dad are gone!"

There was a deathly silence on the other end of the phone, except for Lu Xici's rapid breathing.

"On the day of the severe convective weather, my parents and I were in a car accident."

I wanted to call you when I got home, but then I saw the news reporting severe convective weather.

I was afraid you'd be in a hurry to come back and something dangerous might happen to you on the way.

Mom and Dad are gone, I can't lose you too, brother..."

Hearing Lu Nange's words, Lu Xici's eyes instantly reddened, and his voice was choked with emotion: "Nannan, I'm sorry,"

It's my fault! I'll definitely find a way to go back, don't be afraid.

"Is there enough food at home? Brother, could you find someone to send some over?"

"Brother, we're fine. Ah Ye and I carried all the food home. It'll be enough for the two of us to eat for several months!"

Thinking about the recent tragic incidents, Lu Xici instructed, "It's good that there's food. You and your brother, lock the door and don't go out!"

Lu Nange made repeated assurances before Lu Xici finally hung up the phone.

Lu Nange put down her phone, raised her hand to rub her forehead wearily, and suddenly a sense of realization welled up in her heart.

Lu Beiye only mentioned Lu's parents on the first day she arrived.

Before she could continue thinking about it, Chen Yi called again.

"Nannan, your brother can't get in touch with your parents. Can you get in touch with your father now?" Chen Yi's voice was filled with obvious urgency.

They didn't even bother to offer greetings; their first words were filled with anxious inquiries.

"Uncle Chen, what happened?"

"It's empty, completely empty! Everything in the supermarket is gone!" Chen Yi's voice was choked with sobs, filled with despair and frustration.

Lu Nange... I know, I moved it, but I can't say!

"Uncle Chen, what happened?"

"I and a few security guards got a speedboat and risked our lives to go to the supermarket to check the situation."

When we got there, we found that our supermarket had been completely looted, with nothing left! Chen Yi became more and more agitated as he spoke.

Lu Nange was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Uncle Chen, I can't get in touch with my parents either."

"How about this? The weather's too dangerous right now. Let's wait until the weather's better and then discuss it further. What do you think?"

Chen Yi had no other choice. He couldn't come up with anything with his niece, so he could only hang up the phone.

***

Beijing City.

After hanging up the phone, Lu Xici seemed to have all her strength drained away. She sat blankly on the sofa, her eyes vacant, and everything around her became blurry.

Chi Yanzhou took a bottle of Coke from the refrigerator, and with a "hiss," he pulled the tab, the light, bubbling sound particularly abrupt in the silence.

He walked towards Lu Xici and, seeing his friend's distraught appearance, couldn't help but frown slightly. "What's wrong? Did someone dump you?"

Lu Xici slowly raised her eyelids, her eyes reddening with sorrow.

Chi Yanzhou offered him a cigarette: "Want to chat?"

Lu Xici's voice choked with sobs: "My parents are gone, and my sister is taking care of my brother all alone at home!"

Every word seemed to be squeezed out from the deepest part of his heart, so heavy it was suffocating.

Chi Yanzhou stood up and patted Lu Xici: "Pack your things, I'll go back with you tomorrow!"

Lu Xici looked up and glanced at him: "The roads are all flooded, how are we going to get back?"

Chi Yanzhou: "You can always find a solution. Getting a boat isn't that difficult!"