"It's strange, why is the weather so hot lately? It wasn't like this in previous years!"
A group of people were chatting, completely unaware of the boy using the restroom around the corner…
"Alright, stop talking and get to work!"
After everyone had left, Qin Zifeng came out of the restroom with a complicated expression on his face.
Around noon, the air became extremely hot, and Qin Qing woke up from the sweltering heat. She couldn't resist going to the window to get some fresh air.
A scalding heat from the wooden edge of the window jolted her awake. A wave of heat hit her face, and only then did Qin Qing see the scenery outside…
Not a cloud in the sky, the sun blazing overhead, not a breath of wind, and all the trees stood listlessly. The moment the sun rose, the ground seemed to be on fire. The weather was so hot, it felt as if even a tiny spark could ignite an explosion. The sun was like fire, the earth like a steamer, so hot it was hard to breathe.
At first glance, there wasn't a single pedestrian on the road, only a few people lingering under the shade of the trees! They were all covered in sweat, their faces slightly flushed, looking extremely uncomfortable from the heat.
This scene instantly made Qin Qing's expression turn serious. She felt extremely uncomfortable. Within two minutes of opening the window, she felt her forehead burning and her back sweating profusely—it was incredibly sticky…
Instinctively, she quickly closed the window to stop most of the heat from entering, but the feeling of being hot all over and her cheeks burning was still there!
"Grandma... I can't sleep because of the heat every month."
The little girl was only wearing a thin undershirt, which was clinging tightly to her body and soaked with sweat. Her big eyes looked at her with a pitiful expression…
Upon hearing this, Qin Qing quickly went over and nervously reached out to touch Xiao Muyue's forehead. Fortunately, it wasn't hot, but her face was a little red.
She picked up a fan from the side and fanned the people sleeping restlessly on the bed, but the temperature was too high and it was almost useless.
This reminded her of her recent trip to the countryside to pick wild vegetables; she probably couldn't stay in Qi for long.
At this moment, Zhang He also opened her eyes. Fine beads of sweat on her forehead dampened her hair, and she looked very uncomfortable, looking at her with a worried expression.
"Mother...the weather has been so hot these past few days, could it be...a drought?"
After all, their own village had been just as scorching a few years ago, and soon after, the fields suffered from drought, resulting in a complete crop failure and even some people dying from heat and thirst! It wasn't until winter came and heavy snow alleviated the water problem that their family was able to survive!
Qin Qing frowned and slowly nodded.
"It's not impossible, but we can't stay in the capital of Qi any longer..."
As she spoke, she took out a bottle of water and handed it to the group, also noticing that Peony and Xiao Muxing had woken up.
"Let's go! We can't stay in the inn any longer, not to mention that the capital city isn't safe these days. Staying any longer will only make things more dangerous."
It's only early summer, and the weather is already so hot. If it gets even hotter in June or July, it will be even more scorching! You know, drought combined with high temperatures can kill people!
Zhang He immediately agreed to the decision. Peony also didn't want to stay in such a place any longer. After discussing it, the group decided to leave when the temperature was better at night, so as not to cause any trouble for Qianbaiwan.
In the afternoon, the family packed their belongings early, though they didn't actually have any valuables. Taking advantage of the fading sunlight, they hurriedly left in their carriage.
Qin Qing wrapped herself up tightly, after all, the ultraviolet rays were still very strong at this time, and she didn't want to turn into a dark-skinned girl... However, she had been driving the carriage for less than an hour when her back was already drenched in sweat, her forehead was sweating, and her whole body felt like she was in a sauna, unbearably hot!
"drive!"
The sky was now a fiery red, a beautiful sight, and the ground still radiated the heat of the scorching sun. A carriage sped past, kicking up clouds of dust...
Qin Qing was unbearably hot, so she simply took off one of her outer garments, letting the rushing wind lash her skin, bringing a refreshing and comfortable feeling. Fortunately, the refrigerator in the space was still usable, so she had already put small ice cubes in a bottle and handed them to Zhang He and the others.
The scenery along the way was completely different from the main road before. Although only a few days had passed, the cracked earth resembled the wrinkles on an old man's face after weathering many storms, so clear and deep. Inadvertently, Qin Qing saw a stray dog hiding in the shadows by the roadside, panting heavily with its tongue lolling out...
Not to mention the wild grass and flowers that were enjoying the sunshine just a few days ago, now they've all withered!
When the carriage reached the moat outside the capital of Qi, Qin Qing frowned deeply, a look of shock flashing in his eyes.
After a day of scorching heat, the moat was like boiling water, radiating thick steam. Even without the sun, the temperature was still terrifyingly high!
Even more frightening is that the water level has clearly dropped by half! Anyone with a sound mind knows that it is impossible for a river to drop to that level in just one day.
In other words, the weather is too abnormal. If this continues, the entire capital city may face a survival crisis within half a month!
Thinking of this, Qin Qing couldn't help but glance at the city gate behind him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. If this were the case, the capital city would likely see a large number of deaths this year…
Noticing that the carriage had suddenly stopped, Zhang He lifted the curtain and looked at Qin Qing with a puzzled expression, only to see her complicated look.
“Mother, didn’t you already leave a letter for Young Master Qian? I believe he will make the right decision and preparations. Everyone has their own destiny, and our abilities are limited; we can’t help them at all.”
Zhang He gently comforted Qin Qing, her eyes glancing at the two large characters on the city gate, a glint of something sinister in them, her hands unconsciously tightening...
Qin Qing snapped out of his daze and nodded helplessly, continuing to drive the carriage without another word.
But she didn't see Zhang He's relieved expression. It would be a lie to say she didn't hate or resent her. After all, she was human, and how could she easily forgive those humiliations and pains she had endured? She even felt a little overjoyed. Perhaps this was retribution!
As the carriage gradually disappeared from sight, a man on a pavilion not far from the city held a letter in his hand, staring blankly into the distance.
Qianbaiwan knew her plan long ago, and how could he not know about the situation in the capital? But now he was powerless to do anything about it. After all, natural disasters and man-made calamities are unavoidable, and no matter how rich he was, he could not change the facts!
The handsome, wicked man hesitated for a moment, then looked down at the crooked handwriting on the envelope. After a long pause, he slowly revealed a helpless smile.
"Looks like...it'll be time for my assets to move to a new place..."
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