Chapter 47: Searching for Coal (Part 1)
Su Qing pondered for a long time on the plane. He had no idea what the buttons did and sighed helplessly.
“No autonomous driving or anything like that?”
“No.”
Su Qing didn't know how to fly a helicopter, but she thought of a few people.
Qin Yu and the others... should know...
"Also, the fuel required for the helicopter can only be purchased in the mall. The fuel consumption is 0.7kg, and it consumes 700kg of fuel per hour. The required cost is 10,000 gold coins."
Su Qing looked at the few tens of thousands of gold coins she had on her and felt like crying. She had no income at all and had to maintain the basic operations of the base. She could not afford to fly this helicopter at all.
"System, I have a small suggestion, but I'm not sure if I should mention it."
The system said it didn't want to listen, and that this host must be up to no good.
…
After friendly communication with the system, an agreement was finally reached that Su Qing could temporarily pay for the fuel on credit, and she would find a way to pay it back after the heating plant problem was solved.
Back in the room, Su Qing used her bracelet to contact Qin Yu, not caring about Fuguier wagging his tail at her to ask for dinner.
After a moment, the call was connected.
"Miss Su, what's the matter?"
"Captain Qin, excuse me, can you fly a helicopter?"
Qin Yu didn't have headphones on, and the sound from the speaker reached the ears of the others. Chen Kuo spoke first, "We will, we will. Miss Su, did you get a helicopter?"
"Uh... yes, I urgently need to go to Province S to collect coal to solve the base's heating problem. Could one of you go with me? I will provide a certain amount of compensation."
Upon hearing that the base's heating could be provided, Qin Yu immediately replied, "Miss Su, you've already taken such good care of us, so there's no need for compensation. When are we leaving?"
"There is no time to lose. Let's go now if possible." The temperature outside has been dropping. Su Qing was afraid that if they delayed any longer, something unexpected would happen. He also didn't know what the situation was in Province S or whether coal was easy to find. The faster they worked, the sooner they could build the heating plant.
"Can."
"Okay then, wait for me at the gate of the base. I'll be there right away."
After hanging up the phone, Su Qing called Fuguier over and prepared dinner for it first, "Eat quickly, we have to go out."
"Awoo~" It's so cold outside that it's about to get sick from staying in the house. Finally, it can go out for some fresh air.
While Fugui'er was eating, Su Qing packed up his backpack. Except for the necessary supplies, he put everything else into the warehouse, leaving space for coal. Then he sent a message to Fang Qing, saying that he would be out for a few days to look for coal.
"Woof!" Shit shoveler, I'm done eating!
Seeing Fugui'er's eyes shining and his tail wagging eagerly at him, Su Qing took out the thick clothes specially made for him and said, "Come here, put on your clothes and we'll set off."
A man and a dog, fully armed, went out through the transmission channel and arrived at the base. There were two people standing in front of the gate. Su Qing walked closer and saw that they were Qin Yu and Qingshan. They were wearing heavy coats and carrying two camouflage training backpacks on their shoulders.
Seeing Su Qing and Fuguier coming over, he greeted her, "Miss Su."
"Ms. Su, where is the helicopter parked?" Qingshan asked.
"Wait a moment." Su Qing walked forward, took out a snowplow, cleared a space outside the base, and then took out the helicopter from his backpack.
Looking at the helicopter in front of them, Qin Yu and the other man had a hint of surprise in their eyes. The helicopter in front of them looked like a military armed helicopter, but it looked different from all the known armed aircraft models in the world that they knew.
"Let's go." Su Qing turned around and looked at the two of them.
Qin Yu and Qingshan looked at each other. There were too many secrets about this Miss Su, and they tacitly agreed not to be curious about the origin of the helicopter in front of them.
Several people and a dog boarded the helicopter. Qin Yu and the other person sat in the pilot seat and co-pilot seat to familiarize themselves with the controls. The more they watched, the more amazed they were. This was much more advanced than what they knew and was also much easier to operate.
"Ms. Su, put on your headphones and fasten your seat belt, we are ready to go." Qin Yu turned around and looked at Su Qing who was sitting in the cabin and looking around.
"Oh, okay. Let's go to City D in Province S first. Do you... know the route?"
"The helicopter has navigation. I just checked and it works."
"Ah... okay, okay." She quickly let Fuguier sit in the seat, fastened the seat belt, and put on her headphones and seat belt.
"I'm ready."
The helicopter blades began to rotate, a roar sounded, and a hurricane was created around them. Soon they left the ground and headed towards their destination.
The loud roar of the helicopter prompted many people in the base to go out and check despite the cold weather.
They thought someone had come to the base, but instead they saw a helicopter gradually rising and leaving from the base gate. This immediately sparked a discussion, with people speculating about the origin of the helicopter.
Fang Qing and Li Xing were also standing in the yard. They had just received the message and knew that it was Su Qing who was on the helicopter.
"Sister, Sister Su Qing was so enthusiastic about Zhuangzhuang's helicopter, and soon the real thing appeared. Don't you think this thing is made out of a straw helicopter? This is too unscientific." Li Xing looked up at the faintly flickering light in the sky, feeling a little excited.
"Just remember that everything Su Qing does is to ensure the survival of the people in our base. No matter how shocking other things are, they are not our concern. In this world today, everything is anti-scientific."
"Yeah, with zombies and extreme weather, even weird things are normal."
…
Snowflakes were still floating in the sky. The helicopter produced by the system seemed to be isolated from the outside temperature. Coupled with the temperature control system on the aircraft, it was much warmer than burning charcoal in the house.
Su Qing couldn't stand the heat, and Fugui'er beside her was also panting with her tongue hanging out. She took off the warm clothes on herself and the dog, and only then did she feel better.
The long-lost warmth made her drowsy. If possible, she would like to live in the helicopter and not go out.
However, this was just a thought. Helicopter fuel needed to be purchased with gold coins, which was thousands of times more expensive than charcoal. She couldn't afford it...
She didn't know how much time had passed when she suddenly heard someone calling her.
"Miss Su, Miss Su..."
Su Qing fell asleep unknowingly. When he opened his eyes hazily, he heard Qin Yu's voice in his headphones.
"Uh... sorry, sorry, I fell asleep." She replied, sitting up awkwardly.
"Ms. Su, we have reached the navigation location, but the snow below is too thick. We have circled several times but still can't find a suitable place to land. Now we have very little fuel left." Qingshan said.
Su Qing looked at the coal distribution map. There was a mining area right below their current location. She turned her head and looked out the window.
It was pitch black outside and I couldn't see anything.
"Captain Qin, is there any lighting equipment that can illuminate the area below?"
"Hold on."
After a few seconds, Su Qing's eyes suddenly brightened.
The searchlight shone back and forth, allowing Su Qing to see clearly below. Since they were in a mountain mining area, all he could see was a vast expanse of white covered with snow.
"System, can you find a place where the snow is relatively thin?"
"Scanning... 500 meters ahead, there's a two-story building. The roof is slanted and the snow is relatively thin."
"Captain Qin, there is a house 500 meters ahead. There is less snow on the roof. I was wondering if you could let me down first and then use the snowplow to clear a space for landing." Su Qing told Qin Yu his thoughts.
"Let's go over and take a look first."
Qin Yu steered the helicopter forward, and sure enough, there was a small building under the searchlight.
After hovering the helicopter above the building, Qin Yu handed the driving position to Qingshan and then stood up and walked to the cabin. "Miss Su, if we want to get down, we can only rappel. Do you know how to do it? Or can I use your snowplow?"
"Uh... what is a rappel? Only I can use this thing."
Qin Yu was silent for a moment, then said, "Well, I'll go down and check the situation first. You watch from up there and follow my example. I'll meet you from below."
After saying that, Qin Yu took out the rope from the helicopter and operated it.
Su Qing unbuckled his safety belt and stood up. Observing Qin Yu's actions, he couldn't help but ask, "Captain Qin, isn't rappelling just throwing the rope out and then sliding down?"
Qin Yu kept working, looked back at Su Qing and nodded, "Yes."
Damn! She's afraid of heights!
"System, is it true that no one else can use the snowplow?"
"Can't."
"Is it really really not possible?"
The system decided to mute the microphone.
Qin Yu was already prepared and reminded Su Qing to put on his coat.
Just as she put on all her clothes, the cabin door was opened and the cold air rushed in, making Su Qing shiver.
The roar of the plane was deafening. Qin Yu leaned over to take a look outside, then threw the rope down. Turning back to Su Qing, he said loudly, "Miss Su, the helicopter is only hovering at a height of ten meters. Put on your gloves, don't think about anything, just slide down along the rope. It's very simple."
Su Qing took a look through the hatch. Ten meters is quite high, isn’t it? It’s not easy at all!!!
"Watch my moves."
Ah? Hey! She's not ready yet!
Before Su Qing could react, Qin Yu had already grabbed the rope and slid down.
Qin Yu quickly stood on the roof. The snow was indeed not very deep, just up to his knees. He took out a flashlight from his pocket, looked around for a moment, then waved it at Su Qing, indicating that it was okay for her to go down.
Su Qingnuo moved to the rope, held the rope with both hands, took a few deep breaths, and closed his eyes.
Forget it, just die!
He raised his foot and jumped out. The wind roared in his ears and the rope kept shaking. Just as he slid down a little bit, Su Qing opened his eyes and then held the rope tightly in fear.
So she was suspended in the air, spinning on the rope.
Aaaaaaah! Help!
"Don't be afraid, Miss Su. Just let go of your hand. I'll be right down and I'll catch you." Qin Yu shouted.
No... She's about to vomit from spinning.
Su Qing was in a trance, his hands loosened, and he slid down.
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