Famine-stricken cannon fodder tries to rewrite their lives, Part 4 - First update, mwah...
Bai Yu and Bai Tiantian's memory is getting increasingly out of control. Their memories only last three seconds; they forget everything they said a second ago.
The neighbors initially felt sorry for the father and son who had suddenly become mentally unstable, but later realized that they couldn't communicate with them at all.
When there was nothing to eat, I would go into any neighbor's house with the door open and take food. If they didn't give me any, I would snatch it. They were shameless. Scolding and beating them didn't work at all. Gradually, I started to avoid them.
Bai Yu was in a state where he had completely forgotten about his work. His company fired him, but he didn't even understand what being fired meant.
Without jobs and income, the father and daughter struggled even more to make ends meet. They weren't completely naive; seeing their neighbors going to the supermarket, they would eagerly follow along.
While everyone else lined up to pay after grabbing their items, these two just grabbed them and ran. When the supermarket security guard caught them, they kept stuffing the food into their mouths.
The security guards didn't have a good solution for their situation and could only chase them away.
Unfortunately, the two of them were like a persistent pest, always coming back the next day after smelling the scent. After several days of this, the supermarket security guards had no choice but to call the police.
The police took the two of them to the police station, and the questioning process was exhausting for the officers, as the father and daughter were completely talking at cross purposes.
By asking the neighbors, we learned the names and basic information of the father and daughter, but how to settle them became a problem.
First, the neighbors said that Bai Yu had two wives. They only remembered that his second wife was named Qin Shuang. When they contacted Qin Shuang, she said that she had divorced him and remarried.
Because of the interference from the small system, no one remembers what Bai Yu's first wife's name was or where she was from; they only know that she was from out of town.
Unable to find any information, the police had no choice but to send them to the local mental hospital. The rainy season was approaching, and they couldn't let these mentally challenged people continue to make a living by stealing and robbing.
After the father and son arrived at the mental hospital, they initially caused a ruckus and tried to run away every day. The staff, annoyed by their disturbance, gave them a sedative injection to calm them down on the hospital bed.
After a few days, the father and daughter were too weak from hunger to do anything. The doctor instructed the nurses, "Their conditions are quite serious, and their diet needs to be properly controlled."
The nurse nodded to indicate that she understood. What she meant was that they shouldn't be fed too much; they should be kept hungry so they wouldn't have the energy to move around.
Upon learning of the fate of the father and son, Chen Xia praised the little system for doing a great job.
It's true what they say, karma is a bitch. In his previous life, the original owner of this body was starved to death by this father and daughter, so in this life, they get to experience what it's like to go hungry for a long time.
"Attention residents, the rainy season is approaching. A severe rainstorm warning has been issued. Please follow the instructions of all levels of government... and stockpile supplies..."
Mr. Chen was playing chess with some old friends when he heard the flood prevention notice playing on a loop on his phone. Grandpa Wang couldn't help but mutter, "The flood prevention notice has been playing for half a month now, is it going to rain or not?"
Mr. Chen took a sip of herbal tea: "Why are you in such a hurry? The government has said it will be lifted, so it definitely will. When has our government ever made a mistake in releasing information?"
Let's not worry, just wait for the government's arrangements! By the way, have you dug all the drainage ditches? Have you reinforced the houses? Don't just do a sloppy job, look at this notice, this rain is going to last a long time.”
Mr. Li chimed in, "Indeed, my son said that according to the government's notice, this rain might last for several months."
Hearing what Grandpa Li said, everyone lost interest in continuing the game of chess and went home to continue their preparations for the rainy season.
When Mr. Chen entered the house wearing a sun hat, he couldn't help but check all the devices again before finally letting out a sigh of relief.
He couldn't help but feel proud. Even though he never boasted about what his daughter had done in public, he was certain that no other child could be as capable as his Xiaxia.
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The meteorological department began issuing warnings half a month in advance, as the rainy season was approaching. Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas had already been evacuated and relocated, and the city's drainage system had been inspected and upgraded.
The residents living on the first floor were also moved to resettlement sites a few days before the rainy season arrived. The whole of China was on high alert, but no one expected that the rainy season would be so terrible.
One second, the sky was cloudless and the sun was scorching, trying to bake the earth. The next second, a black line silently climbed up the distant horizon.
If it weren't for the close monitoring by weather satellites, probably no one would have noticed this change.
The black line rose higher and higher, turning into a huge black wall that was visibly swallowing the sky.
It got dark, not the kind of darkness you see on a cloudy day, but a true, pitch-black darkness where you can't see your hand in front of your face.
The entire planet seemed to have fallen into an endless abyss of darkness, the air became extremely stuffy and oppressive, and even breathing felt difficult.
Dark clouds rolled and churned the sky. Lightning exploded deep within the clouds, illuminating the entire blue planet with a pale light that was then extinguished in an instant, leaving only deeper darkness.
Boom!
The thunder didn't come from afar, but exploded directly overhead, making people's eardrums ache and their hearts clench. No one would believe this wasn't the end of the world!
The wind was howling, the trees outside the window were swaying wildly, trash cans were being torn apart and thrown into the air, and cars parked on the side of the road were overturned...
Wow...
The rain finally came, but it wasn't just rain; it was like a celestial river pouring down. The upgraded drainage system couldn't handle such a large volume of rainwater, and within minutes, the streets turned into rivers.
This torrential rain finally put an end to the anxiety of many people. Although the government had made many preparations in advance, they never expected the rain to be so heavy.
If this kind of rain continues for several months, I'm afraid a massive flood could submerge the entire planet.
Chen Xia put on the protective raincoat and rain boots he bought from the system space, grabbed a powerful flashlight, opened the door and went out to check the drainage ditch.
Chen Xia arranged for Chen's parents and Xiao Shitou to stay on the second floor. Although they were worried about Chen Xia, they also knew that at this time, taking good care of themselves was the best way to avoid holding Chen Xia back.
After checking the drainage situation of his house, Chen Xia opened the door, went out, and looked at the drainage ditches he had dug earlier to make sure there was no water accumulation in his area.
Under Chen Xia's arrangement, Ling Yi secretly modified the drainage system of the entire forest farm.
As long as the entire forest area isn't flooded, rainwater can be drained quickly no matter how heavy the rain.
They are all elderly people who are not very mobile. If any of them suffer a disaster, everyone will have to find a way to help them settle down.
It's better to nip the danger in the bud than to go through all that trouble later.
The first torrential rain of the rainy season lasted for three days and three nights before it weakened into moderate rain.
The city's sewers have overflowed, and both urban and rural areas are now flooded.
Since travel relies entirely on boats, some people are well-prepared. As soon as the rain subsided, they paddled in kayaks and speedboats to the supermarket to snatch up food.
Three days before the rainy season arrived, the military control commission was established and officially took over the city's defense. All supermarkets and markets were taken over by the state.
The unscrupulous bosses who hoarded large quantities of goods, hoping to profit from the national crisis by inflating prices during the rainy season, were dumbfounded by this drastic measure.
When these people arrived at the supermarket, they discovered that armed police were on duty, and all the supermarket staff had been replaced by government employees with work badges hanging around their necks.
Everything is available at affordable prices, but there are purchase limits.
The idea that you can just grab whatever you want in the chaos is pure fantasy; the submachine guns in the hands of the armed police are not to be trifled with.
In times of chaos, harsh measures are necessary. This has been repeatedly emphasized in CCTV news, city radio, radio stations, and village and town broadcasts.
When the rainy season arrives, public security officers, armed police, and soldiers on duty can directly kill criminals.
They're greedy, not stupid. There was a case where a few thugs who deliberately caused trouble in a supermarket and tried to rob things were shot and killed by armed police on duty.
The armed police officer on duty immediately received a third-class merit award, which was also repeatedly broadcast on television and radio.
Who could withstand such a scare tactic? They all became incredibly obedient.
Rainy days don't stop Chen Xia from growing vegetables; her sunshade can automatically retract.
After the awning is retracted, a sunroom built with special materials is exposed underneath. It cannot be shaken even by heavy rain, hail, or knives.
Even without the sun, she has plant grow lights to simulate natural light, and her little vegetable garden is still lush and green.
Mr. and Mrs. Chen can't sit still; in addition to tending their small vegetable garden, they cook delicious meals every day.
Staying home all day eating and drinking, Chen Xia and Xiao Shitou have visibly gained weight.
Staying home eating and drinking all the time isn't sustainable, especially since online classes have been suspended due to the heavy rain. Chen's mother is quite worried about her grandson's studies.
The rain is light now, and many people are strolling outside with umbrellas and raincoats.
Chen's mother got to know her neighbor, Ling Yi, and her husband. When she came back, she excitedly told Chen Xia, "Xiaxia, the Ling who bought the house from Old Zhang's family is a high school teacher. She's very enthusiastic. She said that since she's just idling at home, she can send Xiao Shitou to her house for tutoring."
Chen Xia didn't object; it was her plan after all. The whole family was happy, except for Xiao Shitou.
In the second year of the apocalypse, an army was stationed in the forest farm. Although the number of troops was small, consisting of only one battalion, the sense of security was immense.
The village children loved to run to the military camp to play. After Little Stone went with them once, he came back and hid in his house, crying secretly.
Seeing those soldiers in uniform reminded him of his father.
Chen Xia waited until he calmed down before pushing open his bedroom door and going in: "Shitou, your aunt made your favorite sweet and sour pork. Come out and eat!"
Little Stone placed the photo frame on the bedside table, wiped away his tears, and said, "Auntie, I miss Dad. In the future, I want to be a soldier who protects our country, just like Dad."
Chen Xia rubbed his head: "Okay, then Shi Tou needs to work hard, the National University of Defense Technology has very high admission scores..."
Chen Xia didn't spout any grand principles like "you're an only child and can't join the army."
She knew that Shi Tou didn't necessarily want to join the army; it was just that seeing the uniform reminded him of someone.
I might as well go along with my nephew's wishes. The National University of Defense Technology is notoriously difficult to get into, and the key issue is that classes are currently suspended. Who knows when he'll be able to take the college entrance exam again.
When Xiao Shitou heard that his aunt supported him, he grinned happily. Chen Xia tapped him on the head: "The most important thing to do if you want to go to military academy is to eat well, study hard, and train hard. People need food to live. If you miss a meal, you'll get hungry. Let's go eat."
After the apocalypse, due to food shortages, many people only ate two meals a day and visibly lost weight.
Chen Xia's family didn't dare to eat too much, since everyone else was thin and bony, and if they ate until their faces were oily, it would be obvious that something was wrong.
But the elderly and the young can't stand two meals a day.
So Chen Xia followed the principle of eating a good breakfast, a full lunch, and a light dinner. In addition, she often added a slimming supplement with no side effects to the soup she cooked, and her family visibly "starved themselves thin".
Little Stone has been smart since he was a child, and his maturity far surpasses that of his peers at such a young age. Naturally, he wouldn't go out and boast about how delicious the family's cooking is since his aunt came home.
Besides, Chen Xia's house is surrounded by her own family members, and other houses are far away. Even if she stews chicken in the yard, no one will be able to smell the aroma. She could make sweet and sour pork for her nephew without any problems, let alone braised pork.
Three years have passed in the blink of an eye, and everyone has gotten used to having two seasons a year. Of course, if you're not used to it, there's nothing you can do; you still have to live!
The Academy of Sciences has successively cultivated drought-resistant and heat-resistant crops such as potatoes and sweet potatoes.
Although the yield is not high and the taste is not good, the current food reserves are almost depleted. As long as we can fill our stomachs, what more could we ask for?
Other countries are not as good as China. There are many small countries, such as North and South Korea, and countries like South Korea and South Korea.
In good years, they didn't even have enough food to eat. In these extreme weather conditions, the harvest was wiped out, so it was even more impossible. They were practically wiped out.
Although China purchased and stored a considerable amount of food in the past, even if it only provided the most basic necessities for survival, its large population made it impossible to cope.
China has the lowest number of deaths during the rainy season in the world, partly due to good national policies and early implementation of flood prevention and control plans.
On the other hand, Chen Xia and the small system used the space warehouse to collect large amounts of rainwater and sell it cheaply to a mission participant who had traveled to a desert world.
Money has long become worthless; now, a points system is in place, and points are the true hard currency in this post-apocalyptic world.
Chen Xia had the small system monitor grain reserves in various places. Once the amount of pure grain in the grain reserves dropped to the warning line, Ling Yi took action.
Suddenly, a note and a dozen storage rings appeared on the big boss's desk.
The note was printed and read: "There is some grain in the storage ring, which is a donation to the country. Please put it into the warehouse as soon as possible. The storage ring will disappear automatically after one week."
That's right, Chen Xia is indeed that stingy; he's going to take back the storage ring.
Following the instructions on Chen Xia's note, the high-ranking leader picked up the storage ring and automatically sensed the vast space inside, filled with plenty of food.
Through the grain sacks piled in the corner, he finally understood where the food that disappeared in some countries before the apocalypse had gone.
Under the arrangement of the top leader, the grain in these spatial rings was properly placed into the national grain reserves.
Looking at the refilled granary, the top leader breathed a sigh of relief. "God bless China! With this batch of grain, China can hold out for a few more years."
Although we don’t know if the famine will be over by then, there is hope if we persevere; this is a protracted battle.
As the famine-stricken world enters its tenth year, the number of countries on Earth has dwindled to less than three digits, and most of them are now defunct.
Unlike the Chinese leaders who acted decisively and implemented strict military control from the very first year of the apocalypse.
America and other Western countries respect all forms of freedom, let things run rampant, and turn a blind eye to the constant burning, killing, and vandalism.
The result was that the country descended into chaos, and by the time they tried to intervene, it was completely out of control.
The army became warlords, states issued declarations of independence, and the national system completely collapsed.
In the fifteenth year of the apocalypse, when China's food reserves were already depleted and the whole country was filled with sorrow and despair, a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared.
After two months of heavy rain, the sky cleared, the long-awaited sunshine warmed the earth, the floodwaters receded, and the seasons resumed their cycle.
At first, no one dared to believe the apocalypse was over, until the radio broadcast announced globally that a new century had begun, and survivors took to the streets to cheer...
postscript:
After [the event], China became the country with the largest land area, the largest number of survivors, the best public security, the highest happiness index, and the most livable country on Earth, without exception.
Other small animals on Earth all aspire to immigrate to China and acquire citizenship.
However, as is well known, China is a non-immigrant country, and after the apocalypse, it rejected all applications.
Mr. and Mrs. Chen survived the famine and the end of the world peacefully and passed away at a ripe old age.
Little Stone realized his dream, following in his father's footsteps and joining the army. By the end of the apocalypse, he was already the commander of a special operations regiment.
Not long after seeing her parents off, Chen Xia quietly left this little world...
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