"The smell was off, so I used some equipment to test it, and it turned out that all sorts of bacteria, microorganisms, and toxins were exceeding the standard." After Jiang Wan finished speaking, her gaze swept over all of them, and she sincerely praised, "You guys are really in great physical condition!"
Cheng Zhen couldn't help but exchange a glance with Lao Liu. They were soldiers and could withstand the damage, but the ordinary people in the city might not be so lucky!
There are countless people who are weak and sickly. In addition, there is a shortage of resources in the post-apocalyptic world, with 90% of people not having enough to eat. They are also suffering from harmful substances in the air. If they encounter water problems at this time, it is simply pushing people to the brink of death!
Old Liu sensed something was wrong: "I'm going to make a call. You should also go and find out what happened."
Jiang Wan returned to the lab, but faced with a series of analytical data, she was still at a loss. She really couldn't figure out where the problem was.
Suddenly, the sound of running footsteps could be heard outside, followed by a knocking on the laboratory door from the outside.
Jiang Xiaoxin anxiously pounded on the door and called out, "Mommy, Mommy, what are you doing? Mommy, Mommy, let's go into the city, okay?"
Jiang Wan was taken aback. She opened the door, led her back to the room, knelt down to comfort her, and asked, "Xin Xin, what's wrong? Did someone bully you? Are you unhappy staying here?"
Jiang Xiaoxin pouted, her emotions running high. She sobbed repeatedly, insisting on going back as soon as possible, but couldn't explain the specific situation.
Jiang Wan was anxious and could only go to see Jiang Xiaoshu. The two twins were inseparable, and he should know what had happened to Xinxin.
Jiang Xiaoshu simply said, "Wu Xuan just called."
Jiang Wan understood; it was Xiao Xuanxuan, Jiang Xiaoxin's close friend whom she cared deeply about.
"What's wrong with him?"
Jiang Wan had a feeling something was wrong. Didn't they say the two kids had a fight just two days ago? Apparently, it was the other kid who insulted her little Xiaoxin. Why was she calling again today? It seemed like she had run into some problem and was calling for help.
Jiang Xiaoxin didn't notice her mother's change in mood. She just said anxiously, "Mom, Xiaoxuan and his parents are sick and they don't have any water to drink. They went to buy food and water and they were beaten up!"
"Waaah, Mommy, let's hurry and save him! He's going to get beaten to death if we're not quick enough!"
She was really anxious, wishing she could drive, no, wishing she could sprout wings and fly there immediately.
Jiang Wan hesitated, and Jiang Xiaoshu sighed, stood on her sister's side, and persuaded her: "Mom, let's go and see. If Wu Xuan is alright, then my sister will be relieved."
"Right?" This question was asked to his simple-minded younger sister.
Jiang Xiaoxin nodded haphazardly, sobbing, and reached out with both hands to pull Jiang Wan: "Mommy, Mommy, let's go quickly!"
Jiang Wan had no choice but to get into the car passively.
Cheng Zhen wasn't in the camp. As soon as Yu Fen saw her about to leave, he immediately followed her: "Experts, where are you going?"
Her safety is now the second most important thing after killing the strangler plant monster; wherever she goes, they must have people following her.
Moreover, these twins might actually be the captain's children, and out of personal considerations, he couldn't ignore their safety.
"Call me Jiang Wan, let's go to the city."
As she spoke, she gestured with her chin toward him, "If you're going, hurry up, we're in a rush."
To be precise, Jiang Xiaoxin was in a hurry. Didn't she see that the little guy's eyes were practically spitting fire with anxiety?
Yu Fen waved to Yu Yuan, and the two escorted Jiang Wan's family into the city quietly.
This time, Wu Xuan gave the address, which was still in Guoya District, in an old and dilapidated neighborhood next to Guoya Kindergarten.
After the apocalypse of oxygen deficiency, society naturally split into two levels: the upper level lived in oxygen storage rooms, while the lower level consisted of reinforced concrete buildings that became slums.
Wu Xuan's family lived in their former home, but after several rounds of attacks by mutated plants, the house was dilapidated and unrecognizable.
As soon as they entered the residential area, before the car had even come to a complete stop, Jiang Xiaoxin opened the passenger door and jumped out.
Jiang Wan watched with trepidation, while Jiang Xiaoshu's face was serious, her heart filled with conflict. Was her own sister, born of the same mother, clever or stupid?
She's smart, but she always does and says stupid things. Yet, you have to admit she's always lucky.
But if you call her stupid, look at her now, she knows that the back door of the RV has a child lock and can't be opened, so you have to open the door from the passenger side to get out.
Hopefully, Wu Xuan won't disappoint his sister. He glanced at the apartment building with his small eyes and followed closely behind his silly little sister.
The woman who opened the door was in her thirties, very thin and tall, but she looked rather listless. Her eyes lit up as soon as she saw them, and she stepped aside to let them in, smiling as she said:
"Is that Jiang Xiaoxin and Jiang Xiaoshu? You're here! Come in, come in!"
Then, seeing Jiang Wan and Yu Fen following closely behind them, they were taken aback for a moment, then their eyes lit up and they greeted them with a smile: "You must be Xin Xin's parents? Please come in, please come in!"
Yu Fen and Yu Yuan looked at each other, wanting to explain how they could be the parents of twins.
They are not, and they shouldn't be!
Jiang Wan remained calm, seemingly having no intention of explaining. The two exchanged a glance and fell silent, one following her inside while the other stood guard at the door.
Wu Xuan's mother's attention was entirely on the twins, no, to be precise, entirely on Jiang Xiaoxin. She led her directly to the room: "Xiao Xuan has been waiting for you. You've finally arrived. Come and help Auntie persuade him. He's still sick. How can he not eat?"
Jiang Wan immediately stepped forward to stop her, took Jiang Xiaoxin's hand, and asked, "Are you Wu Xuan's mother? What happened to Wu Xuan? My Xiaoxin is a girl, she can't just go into a boy's room."
Wu Xuan's mother couldn't help but slap her forehead. "A three-year-old child still distinguishes between boys and girls? Is it really necessary to be so fussy?"
But when she thought of the supplies and the living hell she was going through, she held back and didn't argue. She just said, "Alright, I'll call Wu Xuan out and you guys can help me persuade him."
Her voice, hushed and indistinct, could be heard coming from inside the room.
But Wu Xuan's resistance and roar were clearly heard: "I don't want to! I won't go! I just won't go!"
The sound of a child crying could be heard again from inside, but there was no sound of beating or scolding outside.
After a while, Wu Xuan's mother came out with a little boy who was about the same height as Jiang Xiaoshu but much thinner. She looked apologetic and said, "I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting. Please have a seat."
Then he gave Wu Xuan a push, "Go on, go play with your friends!"
Jiang Xiaoxin gasped in shock, covering her mouth with her chubby little hands. Jiang Wan and the others also stared at Wu Xuan in astonishment. The little child had a bruised and swollen face, and it looked like he had no good skin at all!
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