on fire?
Damn it, why at this time?
"Where is the fire?!" Song Yue asked with a stern face.
"Back mountain!" She Wen said breathlessly, standing at the door. "I've already notified the fire department, but I don't know when they can get here."
At this point, the new government has just come to power. It will take a lot of effort to start over. I guess the fire department won’t be able to catch up in time.
Moreover, the back mountain is not far from the basement. If they just wait and let the fire burn, it will soon spread to them.
Needless to say, the desert map and seeds in the basement are so valuable that they must find a way to save themselves.
Song Yue lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, then said, "Wait for me, I'll go get the heat-insulating suit!"
He turned around and went into the makeshift hut in the basement.
"Sister, let me help you!" Song Wei knew what was going on and followed him in.
Soon, two people ran out wearing silver-white special heat-insulating suits, one of them holding a set in his hand.
"Grandpa Qiu, please put it on first. The sun is very strong outside. Don't get exposed to direct sunlight." Song Wei moved quickly and helped Grandpa Qiu put on his clothes while speaking.
She Wen looked surprised, obviously not knowing that Song Yue had prepared such professional equipment, but she did not ask any more questions. She rushed down in a few steps and put on the heat-insulating suit with Song Yue's help.
Seeing that everyone was almost ready, Song Yue went to the corner and fetched two fire extinguishers. She asked Song Wei, "Do you know how to use them? Do you need me to teach you?"
Song Wei shook her head: "Sister, I know how to use it, just leave it to me!"
As he said this, he took the two heavy bottles and ran out with big strides.
Her movements were precise and efficient, and she looked like a professional firefighter.
This thought flashed through Song Yue's mind for a moment, and then she pulled out a fire axe (from the space) and threw it to She Wen: "Take it, and go chop down the tree later."
I got the axe from the previous dungeon, it's quite durable.
Old Qiu was also busy. He found two axes from his toolbox and handed one to Song Yue: "Let's go out and put out the fire!"
Several people filed out and rushed outside.
After nearly a month of scorching sun, most of the grass and trees in the mountains withered, becoming the best fuel for the fire.
"My God, so much has burned in just a short while!" She Wen was shocked when she saw the flames on the back mountain.
Song Yue also frowned, his eyes darting around quickly.
Then she chose a place, picked up the axe, and started chopping the dead tree with all her might.
The dead tree trunks were very brittle and broke easily with a single blow from the axe, which greatly improved their efficiency in felling trees.
The group stood in a line, cutting down trees at the fastest speed.
Song Wei was holding a fire extinguisher nearby. As soon as she saw sparks or flames approaching, she would immediately squeeze the handle and spray out the fire extinguishing agent, creating a safe logging environment for Song Yue and the other two.
Soon a small firebreak about 5 meters wide and 5 meters long was formed.
"No, it's not enough. The fire is too big. We need to make it wider and longer!" Song Yue ordered, and She Wen and Qiu Lao quickly swung their axes again.
The fire gradually spread, and the flames would jump towards them from time to time.
Whenever this happened, Song Wei would rush forward quickly to put out the flames around them.
Although heat-insulating clothing can block some flames and high temperatures, it does not mean absolute safety. If burned by fire for a long time, the person in the clothes will also be burned by the high temperature, so it is best to avoid direct contact.
The four of them worked together.
A firebreak seven or eight meters wide and more than thirty meters long appeared before my eyes.
A large pile of dead wood was chopped down. In order to prevent it from being ignited by sparks, Song Yue took out the off-road vehicle from the space, transported the dead wood to the foot of the mountain, and threw it into the canyon with a clang.
Although the high temperature caused the water level to drop again and again, from time to time, there would still be very small streams flowing through the canyon. With these waters soaking the dead trees, the canyon would never catch fire.
Song Yue drove back to the back mountain and put the SUV back into the space while She Wen was not paying attention.
At this point, more than five hours had passed and there was still no news from the fire department.
Fortunately, the wildfire has been brought under control, and the raging flames are all burning within the firebreak, with no sign of further spread.
Looking at the flames rising into the sky, She Wen collapsed on the ground and sighed, "It's too difficult. It's really too difficult to live well now."
"But no matter how difficult it is, we must strive to survive."
Unexpectedly, Song Wei took over the conversation.
Everyone's attention suddenly shifted to her.
Song Wei tilted her body, confused, "What's going on? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Is that a weird thing to say? No.
Song Yue chuckled.
Mr. Qiu smiled kindly.
Only She Wen was willing to tell the truth: "Sister Xiaowei, I think you have changed a lot."
Huh...? Is that true?
Song Wei was stunned. She didn't expect it was because of this?
"I think I'm okay..." She blushed under the thermal suit and said in a low voice.
Unexpectedly, She Wen didn't give her any face at all and raised her voice even more: "How can you be okay? I remember when I first met you, you and Senior Sister Song were quarreling, and two out of three sentences were about your sister. But I don't know since when, you have become more and more obedient and sensible. Not bad, you look like a little adult~"
It was rare for Song Wei to hear others praise her, and it happened in front of several people. She didn't know how to respond for a moment.
She turned her head away awkwardly and stammered, "I'm not young anymore... I'm already 14 years old..."
But even so, her mind kept recalling the ugly and harsh words she had said to her sister in the past 14 years.
"You are the person I hate the most! Get out of here!"
"Don't think you can control me just because you're a few years older than me!"
"Why do you ask me to do this and that? I'm not your toy!"
Even when her sister was pushed down the stairs by her, she had a momentary hope that the person in front of her would die quickly!
In this way, she will have complete freedom and will no longer be subject to anyone's discipline!
But what is the reality?
When she heard from Song Yue that her biological sister had really left her, she finally realized how much her sister meant to her.
He is her parasol, her safe haven, and the closest relative who will never leave her when she is sad.
The tip of her nose couldn't help but feel sore again, and Song Wei subconsciously wanted to raise her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
Suddenly I remembered that they were all wearing heat-insulating suits and no one could see each other's face clearly.
A faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, but in the end she did not raise her hand, letting her eyes become moist.
The fire burned for a full nine hours, from morning until evening.
Finally, all the vegetation and trees in the fire zone were burned to ashes.
Thick smoke billowed from the top of the mountain. When the last spark died out, Song Yue received a system prompt.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully extinguishing the wildfire*1]
Thinking of the hidden mission requiring her to extinguish the fire three times in total, Song Yue couldn't help but twitch her lips. Once was already very dangerous, and she was required to extinguish it two or three times. She didn't want to take the risk.
However, it was not known whether God was deliberately against her, or the system deliberately required her to complete this task, but on the 54th and 55th days, fires broke out one after another on the hills near the farm.
Fortunately, the next two fires were not big, and they increased patrols and took fire extinguishers to put out the fires as soon as they found signs. Therefore, the situation was not as serious as the first time, and the fire was quickly put out.
Song Yue also turned a disaster into a blessing and successfully completed the hidden mission.
After successfully extinguishing the fire for the third time, she returned to the basement, took off her heat-insulating suit, and quickly clicked on the system information.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully completing the hidden mission]
[Obtain mission reward: a spinach]
[Strong Spinach: Strength +3 after eating]
A green cartoon spinach floated before his eyes. Song Yue thought for a moment and asked the system, "Does eating this mean increased strength?"
System: [Reply to host, yes]
"Will it apply after returning to reality?"
System: [Applicable]
That's not bad, Song Yue thought. If it only increases strength in the copy but cannot be brought into reality, it would be a bit regrettable, but there is no need to worry about it now.
Out of curiosity, she asked another question: "What's the approximate value of +3 points of strength? Give me a reference."
The system was silent for a moment, then said, "Before, you could only lift one fire extinguisher with one hand. After +3, you can easily lift two. That's about it."
Song Yue: ...
She always felt that the system was implying something about her.
But on second thought, the fire extinguisher used before weighed 6kg, and adding three points of strength can add an additional 6kg, which means 1 point = 2kg.
Actually it’s okay.
You have to know that before the end of the world in her previous life, she was a weakling who had difficulty lifting a 3kg dumbbell.
Later, after half a year of struggling to survive and going through two dungeons in this life, the strength of one hand was increased to 12kg, which is already very good.
Song Yue was not greedy and ate the spinach with satisfaction.
A light enveloped her, then quickly went out after a few seconds, as if nothing had happened.
In a blink of an eye, there are only three days left before the two months required for the copy.
Lying on the bed, Song Yue lazily flipped through the news.
The new government, the Akiho Party, has carried out drastic reforms and introduced a series of new policies. These policies are completely contrary to the policies adopted by the previous conglomerates in power. However, because these policies benefit the country and the people, they have received strong support from people across the country once they were released!
"I never thought that ordinary people could get into elite schools through hard work! You know, a month ago, I couldn't even imagine it!"
"Medical expenses have also been reduced by 20%! The remaining 80% can be reimbursed through the National Card. Now Mom is finally willing to listen to my advice and go to the hospital for treatment!"
"I heard that the new type of grain we purchased from Mr. Qiu has been successfully produced and is now being shipped to cities across the country. I guess it won't be long before food prices drop!"
"If that's the case, I'd be so moved! I've lived for over 30 years, and this is the first time I've seen a government that cares about the people!"
"I'm crying my eyes out, who knew I'd be crying while scrolling through the comments section right now."
"Let me once again express my deep gratitude to Mr. Qiu and his team! Without their grain seeds, there would be no Xingguo today."
"And the man who converted an equal amount of seawater into drinking water is also worth remembering!"
Looking at the words that filled everyone's eyes with tears, Song Yue couldn't help but curl up her lips.
Although the chosen mission was not completed, at least she and Mr. Qiu changed the entire Star Country, didn't they?
The system once said that the copy world is real.
Although it is far away from her world, she still wants to do something for the people here.
Now, she did it.
It's time to leave.
On the 59th day of the dungeon, Song Yue called Song Wei into the room and asked, "Don't you want your sister to come back?"
Song Wei was stunned for a moment, then slowly said, "...Yes."
"After tomorrow morning, you will be able to see your biological sister." Song Yue said with a celebratory tone, smiling.
She thought Song Wei would be very happy after hearing this.
Unexpectedly, the other person's eyes dropped.
"What's going on?" Song Yue asked suspiciously.
Song Wei shook her head softly, her voice very light: "No... I miss my sister very much... but!"
Suddenly she raised her head, her eyes sparkling with tears: "Since my sister is back, are you going to leave?"
This time it was Song Yue's turn to be stunned.
She didn't expect that the original owner's sister couldn't bear to leave her. She thought... she was just a passer-by in her life, who came and left in a hurry, that's all.
"Song Yue was my sister before, and you are still my sister now. I can't bear to leave you." Song Wei's voice was a little choked. She took Song Yue's hand and said reluctantly, "Sister, can you please not leave me?"
Song Yue forced a smile, then pulled her hand away, rubbed her head, and said nothing.
Silence is the best answer.
Song Wei understood that Song Yue had to leave.
She slowly released her palm and said softly, "...Okay, I understand, sister, I'll take you there tomorrow."
After a pause, he added, "I'll leave after I see you off."
What?
Song Yue hurriedly asked, "Where are you going?"
Are we going on another desert adventure?
As if she had guessed what she was thinking, Song Wei immediately shook her head and said, "Sister, don't let your imagination wander. A week ago, I took the online written exam for the Singapore Peacekeeping Force recruitment and passed it. I will be taking the on-site physical fitness test the day after tomorrow."
Song Yue slowly widened her eyes: "You want to join the peacekeeping army?!"
"Yes." Song Wei nodded. "I'll be 15 the day after tomorrow, which meets the minimum age requirement. As long as I pass the physical test, I can get in."
I have to say, this news is even more explosive than her leaving.
Song Yue's thoughts raced back and forth for a long time before she regained her composure. "Okay, since it's your own decision, I won't stop you. I just hope you understand that the road ahead will be very hard and difficult. You have to think it through."
"I know, sister." Song Wei didn't change her mind and continued, "Since returning to China from Ethiopia, I've been thinking about what kind of person I want to be. I thought about it for a long time, and then I found that my mind was full of images of you."
"The way you drove us out of the hotel, the way you shook off the bullets, the way you shot to stop the pursuers, and the way you burned the midnight oil doing research... so many things."
"I thought and thought, and finally I figured it out."
"I want to be the next you and help those ordinary people who are in dire straits."
Looking at her determined eyes, Song Yue understood that this child, who was not even 15 years old yet, was serious. So she stopped trying to persuade her and patted her head again: "Okay, I believe your sister will understand your choice when she comes back."
That night, Singaporean netizens revealed a major event.
"Great news, brothers! Zhou Shuhan's team's purple crystal investment has been revoked, hahahaha!"
"What the hell is this cool plot? Can someone please explain it in detail?"
"Well, there's not much to say. The three major financial groups are gone, and what's with this Purple Crystal Investment? A whole 100 million. Couldn't the country use that money to build a few more air-raid shelters? What's the point of giving it to them?"
"That's right. If the seeds Zhou Shuhan's team had any practical use, they could have been rewarded. But they can't even be mass-produced. They're so inferior to what Qiu Lao's team has produced that they absolutely have to take it back!"
"I also heard that when Zhou Shuhan learned his investment was withdrawn, he completely collapsed. He smashed everything in the lab, stole the small gold bars from the Agricultural Institute, and fled overnight!"
"Is it so stimulating to rub it?"
"Please ask if he has been caught?"
"He must have been caught. Look at the scorching sun outside. Where can he hide with a bag of gold bars on his back?"
"Pfft... I didn't expect it to go this way. Died of laughing."
There were some replies that were full of jokes, so Song Yue didn't scroll any further.
However, Song Yue was not surprised at all when he saw Zhou Shuhan breaking through the defense and smashing the equipment.
This guy has a bad temper and often gets angry. The original owner suffered a lot when she was in his team.
If the original owner had not been in poor health at the time, hindering her from going out on missions, she would have jumped to an A-level team long ago.
Never mind, that’s all for later.
She has left the best for the original owner and hopes that the original owner will be satisfied with everything after returning.
It's the 60th day of the dungeon, and there are less than 4 hours left before being teleported out of the dungeon.
Song Yue personally prepared a sumptuous dinner for everyone. The ingredients used were from the space and were still in the freshest state when they were put into the space.
Looking at the table full of delicious fish and meat, except for She Wen who was confused, Mr. Qiu and Song Wei understood what was going on.
"Let's eat. What are you all standing there for?" Song Yue smiled slightly and took a piece of meat. "Well, my cooking skills are really good. You guys should try it too."
She Wen was a carefree person. When she saw the cooks picking up their chopsticks, she didn't hesitate and kept stuffing meat into the bowl.
After taking a few bites, he couldn't help but praise, "Senior Sister Song's cooking skills are really good! This meat is so delicious!"
Old Qiu was the third one to pick up his chopsticks. He ate a little symbolically and also praised Song Yue's cooking skills with a smile.
Only Song Wei was reluctant to take action.
Seeing her depressed mood, Mr. Qiu nudged her with his elbow and said with a smile, "This is a gift from your sister. Eat it."
Song Wei bit her lower lip, said "okay" in a low voice, and finally agreed to eat.
After dinner, Song Yue lay in the cabin and started reading the news.
Now Xingguo has returned to the right track, but there is one thing that still bothers her.
Not long after, she indeed came across the relevant discussion.
"Does anyone remember the ruthless man who shot and killed the Third Chairman? I heard that when he was questioned afterwards, he didn't remember doing it!"
"Is the amnesia technique still effective?"
"Could it be that he was mentally traumatized after the shooting?"
"Oh, who knows? I heard it from my friend who's a prison guard."
Stimulated? Amnesia?
As the tasker, Song Yue noticed something.
"099," she asked in a deep voice, "Is Meng Sheng really himself?"
"Huh! Great! I'm finally back!"
Meng Sheng looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar world in front of him and shouted loudly.
For 6 years, a full 6 years, she traveled through different worlds and was forced to complete one task after another.
Until a few minutes ago, she finally escaped from the S-level copy and returned to her native world.
But……
She looked around and couldn't help but frown.
Where is this?
Is this really the Laocheng she knows?
A huge island floats on the water, with tall buildings and bustling traffic. People walk on the sidewalks built on the island, talking and laughing on their faces, without any sign of the horrific scene when the building collapsed.
Meng Sheng stood there in a daze, not understanding what had happened in the past six years.
Suddenly, a voice interrupted her thoughts.
"Yuexi? What are you still standing there for? Go help Xiaoyue at her exhibition. She specifically asked for the assistant position for you."
Yuexi? Xiaoyue? Art exhibition?
Suddenly, she suddenly remembered her original name.
Her name is Zheng Yuexi, and she is a student majoring in oil painting at the Academy of Fine Arts.
Her hometown is Laocheng.
When the flood hit, she was on a sightseeing boat heading to Qianzuru Island.
Then a wave came over her and she screamed and fell into the water...
Then she opened her eyes.
From then on, the road to survival in the copy begins.
The author has something to say:
The second copy is over. I will briefly explain the next chapter and then move on to the new plot~
The comments section is right. You should take care of your body and develop it sustainably in the long term. My back has been hurting a lot lately. I'll update more depending on the situation.
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