I was worried about her, but I never expected that this little girl would be such a big shot, with no worries about food or clothing.

Cheng Shaolin shook his head gently. The little girl was too capable; he had nothing to do with her. This was fine too; he could live more comfortably.

After finishing their meal, the two decided to rest for a while and set off later in the evening.

The high temperature made it impossible for the two to sleep, so they could only rest sitting in chairs.

Cheng Shaolin thought for a moment and then instructed Li Xiao, "Xiao Xiao, even if you return to the team later, don't tell anyone about your situation. Now is not the time."

Seeing Cheng Shaolin's very serious face, Li Xiao smiled: "I was just about to tell you."

Cheng Shaolin laughed after hearing this, "Hmm, I know you're smart. The situation is still unstable, let's talk about it later."

Li Xiao agreed, nodding and saying, "Don't you think I'm selfish?"

"Selfish? Who isn't selfish these days?" Cheng Shaolin snorted. "You don't need to care what they say, I'm here."

Li Xiao smiled and said, "Okay." Cheng Shaolin was very satisfied with the obedient Li Xiao.

Since I can't sleep, I might as well talk to you.

"If you want to eat something later, I'll cover for you," Cheng Shaolin said, tilting his head towards Li Xiao. "You can eat something good yourself later."

Li Xiao laughed, "Okay, you'd better cover for me well, don't get discovered."

Cheng Shaolin continued, "That's for sure, they'll never find out."

As they spoke, they both burst into laughter.

The heartwarming scene made even the heat disappear...

They didn't set off until almost 5 p.m. Seeing that Li Xiao was suffering from the heat, Cheng Shaolin postponed the departure. It didn't matter if they were a little late, since they didn't have to rush to meet up.

At 5 a.m., the sun was still shining brightly in the sky, and the temperature didn't seem to drop at all.

Sitting in the sweltering metal car, both of them were sweating profusely.

The rice paddies on both sides of the road were barren, a desolate expanse of withered yellow, a chilling sight to the bone.

"The fields can't be cultivated anymore. We don't know what we'll eat in the future." Li Xiao looked out the window, her face full of worry.

“After the red rain, all the land has been destroyed, and nothing can be grown. There will be less and less food, and life will become more and more difficult,” Cheng Shaolin said solemnly.

"What can we do? Look at the weather now, it's still so hot, what can we plant? The soil is all dried out and cracked, and there's no water. This is just trying to kill us." Li Xiao looked sad and bit her lip.

Cheng Shaolin was also helpless; there was nothing he could do, this was the current situation, and he could only think of another solution.

"Human wisdom is great; we will always find a way to save them. We had hydroponics before, and scientists will always find a way. You have to believe that the national leaders won't just stand by and watch people starve to death. You have to believe that there will be a way for them to survive."

Cheng Shaolin stopped the car, looked at Li Xiao seriously, and said, word by word.

Looking at the incredibly serious Cheng Shaolin, Li Xiao felt as if his eyes were truly telling her that things would definitely develop in a positive direction and that humanity would not become extinct.

She nodded vigorously. "Yes, you're right. Things will turn around; they'll develop for the better." Then, she smiled, like a magnolia blossom slowly blooming in the sunlight, the sunlight shining on each petal, revealing a delicate and beautiful beauty in the flowing mist. It was so beautiful it was intoxicating.

Already strikingly beautiful, her eyes now shimmered, seemingly overflowing with moisture. Her slightly tanned cheeks did not detract from her beauty in the slightest, but rather made her appear even healthier and more vibrant. Her small lips bloomed like rose petals, showcasing her exquisite charm.

Cheng Shaolin was so engrossed in watching that Li Xiao blushed slightly under his intense gaze. She glared at Cheng Shaolin and then lowered her head uncomfortably.

Cheng Shaolin suddenly smiled; Xiaoxiao was just too cute.

Neither of them spoke, each lost in their own thoughts, and this lingering atmosphere continued to permeate the car…

The road ahead must have been cleared, leaving a path for cars to pass through, which made it convenient for their vehicle to get through.

Before long, you could vaguely see buildings ahead, not very tall buildings, standing in the orange-red sunlight.

"We're almost there, we can already see the houses," Cheng Shaolin reminded Li Xiao, worried that she might get bored after a long ride.

“Yes, I saw them,” he said, turning to look at Cheng Shaolin. “Do you think they might be there?”

Cheng Shaolin pondered for a moment, "That's possible. Yan Bin said he was waiting for me up ahead."

Li Xiao nodded.

While the sun was still hanging in the west, the two of them finally reached the edge of town.

It's another uninhabited town. The closer you are to a city, the more villages and towns you'll find around it. It seems this town isn't far from the city.

This town looks pretty good; it's a medium-sized town. There are quite a few high-rise buildings, so I can do a good search.

"It's quite big, can we stay a few more days?" Li Xiao asked uncertainly.

Cheng Shaolin understood what Li Xiao meant. "Hmm, we'll see when the time comes."

The car slowly drove along the road, and the person could be found by following the cleanup marks.

The scene was the same, with an atmosphere of decay permeating everything.

Zombies lying on the ground, collapsed railings, shattered car windows, scattered scraps of paper, blackened bloodstains...

A desolate, suffocating scene.

"There are a lot of zombies ahead, but there are also survivors," Li Xiao warned.

"Hmm, how many people know?"

"Hmm, shall I count?"

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