Unexpectedly, there really was a thief in the underground parking garage, but instead of stealing cars and gas, he stole the battery.

What was even more unexpected was the way the police handled the situation.

The two petty thieves were emboldened, and the others had no hope; that was indeed the situation.

In the past, locking someone up meant ensuring they didn't starve to death; now, locking someone up means ensuring they don't die from heatstroke.

The police simply don't have the energy to handle those minor cases.

As a result, the police came up with a move that no one had expected.

The property management company broadcast the results of the investigation to the entire community.

The police said that, according to the circumstances, detention would have been warranted, but due to the special circumstances and under the new policy, the detention has been changed to labor reform.

Where to go for labor reform? On the spot.

After discussing it with the property management, the two thieves agreed to take care of the community's garbage collection for a week.

The garbage in the sweltering heat is unbearable even for sanitation workers; it's crawling with maggots and stinks horribly.

The petty thieves saw this and immediately vomited, preferring to pay compensation and be detained.

The police stated that there was no room for negotiation; the labor reform would end only when the property management company approved the completion of the week's labor reform.

If they want to slack off, that's fine too. Just put it in their files, and they'll have half of everything deducted from their pay when supplies are distributed in the future.

This is truly a special case handled specially.

The two petty thieves' utterly dejected expressions even made headlines on major news outlets.

Even Xia Ning would have to admit that this move is brilliant.

It's important to know that the fire was just one small part of the local news.

It seems that the government is racking its brains and taking multiple measures to maintain social stability.

The discussion about the fire lasted only a few days, and even donations came to nothing. Everyone was struggling to make ends meet, so how could they have time to sympathize with others?

The situation is extremely serious due to the mass death of freshwater fish and the high temperatures accelerating their floating and rotting.

Relevant departments have organized personnel to collect fish carcasses 24 hours a day to reduce water pollution, but the results have been minimal.

In addition to nuclear leaks, seawater pollution, and other factors, the amount of drinkable fresh water is decreasing!

On the other hand, the high temperatures have led to an increase in mosquitoes.

Even the slightest light can attract countless small flying insects.

People who used to go shirtless in the heat no longer dare to go shirtless. Mosquito bites are a minor issue; the real danger is the spread of infectious diseases.

Xia Ning's family hasn't cooked for a long time and eats pre-prepared food, so there haven't been any cockroaches in their house yet. I've heard that some people are having insect infestations.

Life outside is getting harder and harder, but things remain unchanged in the Xia family.

Xia Ning, who was simultaneously watching five TV series, took a break and spent ten minutes watching a news brief about "Rebirth! Conquering the Entertainment Industry".

"Xiao Mei had a birthmark the size of a mung bean on her face, which led to her being called ugly by those around her. One day, the birthmark suddenly disappeared. Xiao Mei transformed into a stunning beauty. It turned out that Xiao Mei had a past she herself didn't know about..."

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day13

"There are currently 981 out of 1000 players on this map."

When Xia Ning woke up, she was surprised to find that her attributes had changed: Attack +1, Defense +1, Survival Points +100!

Name: Xia Ning

Gender: Female

[Nickname: Phantom Princess (0 edits remaining)]

【Number: 000】

[Occupation: Unemployed]

[Level: 2 (Experience Points: 200/500)]

[Stamina: 105/110 (affected by a combination of factors including cleanliness, satiety, and health status)]

Attack: 43 (+21)

Defense: 25 (+15)

[Equipment: Powerful crossbow, greatsword, pocket knife, guardian ring, protective robe, defensive dagger (maximum 6)]

[Skills: Portable Supermarket, Ancient Awakening, Humanoid Walkie-Talkie (Max 3)]

Survival Points: 130

She quickly turned to the next page, and sure enough, another line had been added to the resume—

High temperatures have led to frequent fires, but thanks to your excellent courage and willingness to risk your life, you eliminated the potential danger in advance and escaped a disaster.

Xia Ning's gaze was fixed on the last four words: escaped a calamity.

She had a strange intuition that if she hadn't put away the air conditioner in time, the next fire in the neighborhood might not have started in her home.

Since the explosion of the external aircraft is a random and instantaneous event, Xia Ning's vehicle map does not provide advance warning, and she is currently sleeping during the day and acting at night...

Damn it, you lousy planner!

She knew survival games weren't that simple.