Flower butterfly?
Why would he contact her at a time like this?
Chuanliu answered the phone with some surprise, a slight thought flashing through his mind. He said, "Is this... Fourth Master Hua?"
However, what I heard was not the rough voice of the flower butterfly.
"It's me."
A deep, urgent male voice came through the telephone line, his familiar tone tinged with an unusual seriousness.
Chuanliu frowned, noticing the unusual tone on the other end, and asked suspiciously, "Why are you contacting me using Butterfly's landline? Are you in Plum Blossom City right now?"
The other person's voice remained low, "The situation is urgent, and there's no time to explain my situation. Plum Blossom City has already implemented a one-way lockdown, allowing entry but not exit, and will be completely sealed off in two days. I suspect they're planning something big, so you should strengthen your defenses and be extra careful."
Chuanliu's breath hitched, and he quickly asked, "No one is allowed to leave?"
“Hmm,” the man responded, explaining quickly, “Now, to enter the main city, you have to insert a ‘Plum Blossom’ identity card. They’ve also updated the machine’s system; once the inserted card is verified, it will be taken back by the higher-ups.”
Therefore, once someone leaves the main city, they can never re-enter. The people of Plum Blossom City experienced this four years ago, and they had no objections and cooperated fully; moreover, the outside is full of zombies, so no one would choose to leave at this time.
The guards in Plum Blossom City are now checking everyone coming and going very carefully; people are too conspicuous to slip through, even I can't get out. If I wanted to force my way in, I'd probably have to force my way through.
"you……"
Just as Chuanliu was about to ask about the man's situation, the phone rang with a hurried hang-up.
Only a hollow echo remained, lingering in the air for a long time. The beeping sound of the disconnected wire reached Chuanliu's ears.
The sudden phone call was from Zhui Ming.
He just mentioned that Plum Blossom City is now under a no-departure policy, so he must be trapped inside and unable to move. However, the fact that he had the chance to call her using Flower Butterfly's landline at least proves that he's still alive.
However, Zhui Ming's words still made Chuan Liu feel uneasy. The fact that Plum Blossom City would be sealed off in two days was something she had not expected.
Chuanliu originally planned to find an opportunity to infiltrate Plum Blossom City when the battle situation eased slightly, but if Plum Blossom City was completely sealed off, she would have no chance to go and investigate.
No one knows how long this war will last. If it's like it was four years ago, then wouldn't Chuanliu only have a chance to enter Plum Blossom City four years later?
She made a quick decision, packed her things, and prepared to head to the City of Plum Blossoms.
“Ah Jiao, I need to go out for a while. Please take care of the family. If Brother Fang Ming needs anything, you can go to Fangkuai Winery and ask their people for help.”
Chuanliu didn't bring much with her on this trip, she instructed Xiong Ajiao, who was stationed at home.
Xiong Ajiao asked with a worried look, "Going out? It's so dangerous outside right now. If you need anything, just let them help you. Why do you want to go yourself?"
Chuanliu shook his head without explaining further. "Don't worry, just take good care of the family until I get back."
Xiong Ajiao sighed, "Alright, I know you're in a high position now and have heavy responsibilities, but don't just do whatever they tell you to do."
Chuanliu smiled and nodded.
She had never imagined that, out of the nine people who initially arrived on the island, she had actually spent the most time with Xiong Ajiao. It was Xiong Ajiao's presence that made her feel like she was coming home every time she returned to the villa after a long day of travel.
After giving her explanation, she drove her dilapidated car toward the border.
Instead of heading directly to the border post where Wu Fangming was stationed, she took a more secluded guard route away from the main road.
The guards recognized her, but still stopped her car for a routine check.
"Lord Kawami, where do you intend to drive to?" the guard asked sternly.
Chuanliu replied calmly, "I have been assigned by my superiors to handle urgent official business in the City of Hearts."
Upon hearing this, the guard nodded and continued to ask routinely, "So, when do you expect to return?"
Chuanliu already had a plan in mind, so he casually made up a lie and said, "Probably two or three days."
She knew that the guards would report what had happened to her today to Wu Fangming and the other high-ranking members of the Block. She used this time difference to quietly infiltrate Plum Blossom City before anyone noticed.
Even if she loses communication with the outside world, she can still proceed as planned.
The guards had no objection to Chuanliu's answer and quickly completed the clearance procedures.
As the checkpoint slowly opened, Chuanliu drove his vehicle onto the road leading to the City of Hearts, secretly planning his next move in the City of Plum Blossoms.
After entering the City of Hearts, Chuanliu made a special trip to find the current "9 of Hearts" hacker, Jihu.
His home has now been completely moved to the former red-light district site, where a high wall has been added behind the original iron fence, giving the entire site a brand-new look.
The former red-light district is now a desolate place, as the presence of the zombies has deterred anyone from seeking pleasure there late at night. However, this has also led to the former shops taking in many homeless people seeking refuge there.
Extreme Fox was delighted with this outcome; he rebuilt the base and surrounded it with high walls.
He wasn't surprised to see Chuanliu, but his eyes held a hint of delight.
"How's Brother Wu doing lately? I heard he's stationed in Cube City," Extreme Fox asked.
Chuanliu smiled and replied, "He's fine. You've probably heard about his ideas on resisting the zombie horde a while ago."
"Yes, the City of Hearts is also trying to use his strategy, which can lighten the burden on our guards a bit. But unfortunately, I'm too weak to be of much help in this aspect of fighting." At this point, Extreme Fox lowered his head somewhat dejectedly.
Chuanliu lightly punched him on the shoulder. "Don't be modest, kid. I heard that the laser alarm device you developed a while ago has been put into use in three cities and Wuwang District. Isn't that helping out?"
After the zombies became rampant, Extreme Fox used its expertise to develop a laser alarm device. Although the alarm rate after contact was not 100%, it still played a crucial role in detecting zombie intrusions at night.
Jihu scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I'm glad I could help you."
Then, he took out a small, chip-shaped metal piece and handed it to Chuanliu, saying, "By the way, I've finished what you asked me to research before."
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