But just as one calamity was over, another one struck.
Meanwhile, another piece of news quietly circulated online.
On a certain famous forum:
[Never use the government-issued spray! My husband got a nosebleed after using it and is now unconscious!]
A large number of victims quickly gathered under this post:
My daughter had the same thing! She would have seizures after being sprayed!
My mom used it and immediately vomited blood!
Is the government trying to kill us?!
When Xiao Jin first discovered this, she thought it was just a few ordinary people causing trouble.
However, as the topic gained popularity, many people came forward to say that their family members experienced varying degrees of side effects after using the spray.
Xiao Jin picked up the spray bottle from the table and examined it carefully.
It's very rough; neither the indications nor the precautions are listed.
The situation quickly escalated, forcing the government to hold an emergency press conference.
At the press conference, the Minister of Health, his face grim, announced: "Upon investigation, Professor Zhang, the person in charge of the nasal spray research and development, is suspected of data falsification and has been arrested according to law."
The camera pans to an elderly man handcuffed to the side, who is screaming hysterically, "I was trying to save people! There wasn't time to complete the experiment!"
The government promised to compensate all the victims, but nobody cares anymore.
Ironically, some people, upon hearing that there was compensation, deliberately used the spray and then pretended to be victims to collect the supplies.
Until the government announced: "The state will not provide any free supplies to anyone caught suspected of fraudulently obtaining compensation materials."
The government will not provide treatment for any symptoms caused by the toxic spray.
Afterwards, the government intensified its oversight, and they actually caught quite a few people engaging in underhanded activities.
Without considering the consequences, everything was recorded and a notice was issued to criticize and educate them.
As for those who get sick from the use of poison spray, we said we wouldn't care and we absolutely won't, no matter how much you beg.
Those people were completely dumbfounded when they saw it.
At a time like this, besides the country providing medical care, who else can save them?
So they all burst into tears, saying they would never do it again, but unfortunately there's no going back.
The farce lasted for almost three days before it gradually subsided.
Xiao Jin stood by the window, gazing at the fog outside, which had turned a deep gray.
The news reports that the death toll is breaking records every day.
The hospitals were already overwhelmed, and corpses wrapped in white sheets could be seen everywhere on the streets.
These people were afraid that keeping the body at home would infect the living, so they placed the body in an open space in the community downstairs.
The government is still broadcasting announcements urging citizens to maintain their confidence, but nobody believes them anymore.
………………
Today is day 12 of the game, survival progress: 44%
Xiao Jin opened her eyes, and the system panel automatically unfolded in her consciousness.
Outside the window, the gray-black fog was even thicker than yesterday, almost obscuring all the light, making the whole city seem to be soaked in murky ink.
She got up and habitually checked the indoor ventilation system—the "green light" was excellent, the window gaps were intact, the glass partitions and plastic sheeting were in good condition, and the air purifier was also working normally.
After all the checks were completed, Xiao Jin calmly went to the restroom to wash up.
The morning light could not penetrate the countless wisps of fog before entering the room.
Under the lamplight, several delicious dishes were laid out on the breakfast table today.
These crystal shrimp dumplings are as exquisite as works of art. With a small bite, the sweet shrimp meat and the chewy outer skin create a wonderful melody.
The braised chicken feet in black bean sauce have a rich, savory aroma that permeates every inch of the meat, resulting in a tender yet slightly chewy texture. The custard buns have a golden-yellow exterior concealing flowing, golden custard filling; a gentle bite releases a sweet, silky melt.
In addition, there was a carefully prepared congee with preserved egg and lean pork. The delicate congee base embraced the rich aroma of preserved egg and the sweetness of lean pork, making it warm, nourishing, and just right to soothe Xiao Jin's stomach.
Today is a delicious Cantonese morning tea. Xiao Jin sat at the table, savoring each exquisite breakfast dish until a feeling of fullness slowly spread through her.
After the meal, put all the trash in a bag, tie it up, and then put it in the designated trash collection point in the space.
After everything was ready, Xiao Jin leisurely poured herself a pot of elegant chrysanthemum tea.
She held a teacup, sipping slowly, leaning back on the sofa, her gaze drifting to her phone screen.
Perhaps because of the toxic fog, everything on short videos is quite boring.
Most of them were talking about the toxic fumes, while others were in their meager kitchens, trying to make more cost-effective meals with just a little bit of rudimentary supplies.
Ironically, these kinds of videos are quite popular.
Suddenly, just as Xiao Jin was about to swipe away from the screen, her finger abruptly stopped.
When she saw it clearly, the image on her phone screen startled her.
In the video, a figure in protective clothing is seen walking outdoors. The fog outside is so thick that the figure is almost invisible.
This is actually an outdoor live streamer.
Looking at this person's homepage, it's basically all videos of hiking trips, which explains why an ordinary person like him would be wearing such professional equipment.
They were completely unfazed by the thick fog outside.
What made Xiao Jin stop was not anything else, but the anchor's current actions.
The streamer slowly squatted down, bringing his phone camera close to the ground, directly revealing the bare soil beneath.
Xiao Jin noticed at a glance that the once lush and green streets were now deserted, withered and yellow, as if late autumn had arrived early and there was no life in them.
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