Chapter 145 The Extreme Cold is Coming
The next day, the temperature continued to drop.
Shi Jiaojiao woke up early in the morning and smelled the scent of duck.
It has black duck flavor.
She quickly washed up and looked towards the dining table.
There was a full plate of duck food on the thermal board, still steaming.
Shi Jiaojiao put on gloves, picked up a duck head and started to chew it.
She was still a little confused. Her brother usually didn't let her eat spicy food in the morning because he was afraid that she would get a sore throat. Why did he change his mind today?
However, the doubts in her heart did not slow down her eating speed at all.
After eating the duck head, my hand quietly reached for the duck feet.
Seeing that Mu Ci did not stop her, Shi Jiaojiao gradually became bolder.
Mu Ci drank his porridge slowly. Seeing that Jiaojiao's depressed look from last night had disappeared, the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.
After dinner, Shi Jiaojiao helped clean up the table and said, "Brother, give Qin Jun a call and ask them to make some preparations in advance."
Mu Ci agreed.
But before the two of them could finish packing, the satellite phone rang.
Shi Jiaojiao and Mu Ci looked at each other and answered the call.
Qin Jun's slightly heavy voice came from the other end of the receiver.
"Don't go out recently. Protect your home from the cold. A cold wave is coming soon."
Shi Jiaojiao raised her eyebrows.
Yes, the authorities have so many technical talents, how could they not notice the temperature change?
In addition, before the end of the world, Mu Ci sent the message anonymously to the authorities.
The authorities should have made preparations in advance for this extreme cold.
However, she guessed that even if the authorities knew the news, they would not make a big announcement in order not to cause panic.
It can be heard from what Qin Jun said that at least he doesn't know.
Shi Jiaojiao said casually, "Okay, I feel like the weather is getting colder, but can you tell me how low the temperature will drop?"
Qin Jun said, "Now we can only see a cold wave passing through, but judging from the current situation, the temperature should be very low. Don't be afraid, the government has made some preparations."
Shi Jiaojiao: "Then I feel much more relieved. You should also pay more attention to safety. The extreme heat lasted for half a year. Who knows if there will be another half year of extreme cold after the cold wave passes?"
People who have never experienced extreme cold cannot imagine how terrible it is.
She said this because she wanted Qin Jun and those soldiers to pay more attention to safety. Such a good person should live well.
As soon as these words came out, Qin Jun's heart skipped a beat.
All the information he knew was notified by his superiors, and the word "extreme cold" was not mentioned in the process.
But on second thought, if extreme heat has occurred, why can’t extreme cold occur?
His scalp tingled at the thought of this possibility, and after hanging up the phone, he hurried to his leader's office.
When he told them that extreme cold was very likely to come, a man in his fifties with white hair on his temples was a little surprised. He looked at them sharply and asked, "How did you know that extreme cold was coming?"
The words that Qin Jun blurted out immediately circled on his tongue for a few times before being swallowed back into his stomach.
Shi Jiaojiao and the other four even donated the canned food anonymously. It’s better not to involve them in the leaders’ twists and turns.
So, Qin Jun explained, "I also thought of extreme heat, and then this idea suddenly popped up in my mind."
The leader nodded and sighed, "The extreme cold is indeed coming."
Qin Jun's eyes were shocked, as if he couldn't believe it.
The leader poured a cup of hot water and placed it in front of Qin Jun. “Are you wondering why the news was not released?”
Qin Jun looked at his leader and said nothing.
The leader took a sip of water and spoke slowly, "The whole world is now at a standstill. Since the end of the world, there have been countless incidents of burning, killing and looting. The people are on the verge of collapse. Once the news is released, I'm afraid that even before the extreme cold comes, the world will be in chaos."
Qin Jun frowned, "But if the news is released, at least everyone will be prepared and fewer people will die."
The leader smiled and said, "Don't worry, we have made a lot of preparations in advance this time and will do our best to protect every citizen."
Shi Jiaojiao didn't know about the conversation between the two people, but at around 10 o'clock in the morning, a drone with a loudspeaker broadcast a notification everywhere.
"A cold wave is coming soon. The government has built warming spots, which are free for all residents to stay in. All residents need to bring their ID cards and register at the food relief collection point."
The words played back and forth in the air, making sure everyone got the message.
After a while, many residents of Tiantai Community rushed to the collection point.
Wang Jia and Tang Wei also came up and discussed countermeasures with Shi Jiaojiao.
Wang Jia held the hot water and said, "Jiaojiao, should we go with you?"
Shi Jiaojiao shook her head. "There are quite a few survivors in City S. The conditions at a heating point that can accommodate so many people must not be very good."
After she finished speaking, she saw that Wang Jia was still a little worried, so she said, "Our house is as airtight as a heating station, and we have our own fuel. If you two want to go, you can bring the supplies up, and I'll help you watch over them."
Wang Jia said, "Forget it, we won't go. The conditions at the shelters we used to avoid acid rain weren't very good before, and this time it's probably going to be about the same. Let's just stay at home."
After the two made their decision, they hurried downstairs.
The authorities have even released heating points, so the situation must be quite serious.
They also have to go home and make more preparations.
As soon as the official news was released, half of the residents of Tiantai Community left in a rush, and many people were reluctant to leave.
Some people think that the weather is cold enough now, and even if a cold wave hits, the temperature will not drop much.
We have all lived in shelters during acid rains, and they were so crowded.
Instead of squeezing with others, it’s better to stay at home.
Although it is cold, at least there is a large space and you don’t have to queue up to use the toilet every day.
Some people don’t think that their homes can withstand the pressure, but if so many people leave, won’t they be able to break into their homes?
The official drone flies over once a day to give notifications.
The heating points were gradually filled with survivors.
Many people who were undecided saw people returning to pick up their luggage and hurriedly asked, "What does warming up mean?"
The person who was stopped happened to be a good-tempered person, and he was not angry. He explained, "The temperature inside is okay. It's warmer than my home anyway. The conditions for those who didn't hand in supplies are worse. A large number of people are crowded together. If you want to live better, you can pay with supplies or points. The price is different, and the living environment is also different."
After saying that, he hurried away.
He also wanted to pack his luggage quickly and then grab a good seat.
There were many people who were still hesitating, but after watching others packing their luggage, they gritted their teeth and simply left as well.
It’s never wrong to follow the country.
During this period, Shi Jiaojiao also received a call from Qin Jun, asking whether he should reserve a good seat for them.
Shi Jiaojiao refused, "Brother Qin, we don't plan to go to the heating point. Don't worry, our family conditions are not bad, we can handle it."
Qin Jun didn't persuade him much, and reminded him before hanging up the phone, "If you encounter any problems, remember to contact me."
Three days later, almost everyone in the Tiantai community went to the heating point.
Shi Jiaojiao stood in front of the window, looking into the distance.
Everyone had left, and the entire community was terribly quiet, as if time had stopped.
I don’t know whether the authorities have made sufficient preparations this time, or God has been kind to them for once.
The cold wave slowly hit that night when everyone left.
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