Thanks to Jiang Ruan's meticulous care, Jiang's parents' condition improved significantly, although they remained in a coma.
The doctor said that although their condition is good and they have made great progress, they still need to receive nutritional support and fluid supplementation through methods such as nasogastric feeding or intravenous infusion to ensure that they can get the necessary fats, proteins, vitamins and trace elements.
Therefore, Jiang Ruan specially hired a trustworthy caregiver to help.
While I was having my usual conversation with my parents, hoping to bring them to their senses, the evening news started broadcasting ten minutes early.
"Urgent Notice! Our reporter reports that four meteorological phenomena—cloudiness, rain, fog, and haze—are converging over Dongzhou City, indicating an impending massive rainstorm, the likes of which are rare in a millennium. Citizens are urged to take precautions and avoid going out unless absolutely necessary!"
"At the same time, please try to stock up on more supplies today in case the rainstorm makes it impossible to deliver supplies on time and causes shortages."
The female host on TV, with a professional smile, reported to everyone in a slow but serious tone.
Perhaps because of the impending downpour, the news report was brought forward by ten minutes.
Immediately afterwards, the news began reporting on various natural disasters, including plane crashes caused by sudden cyclones and unusual volcanic eruptions that extinguished all hope of survival.
Compared to the torrential rain, these things are perhaps more heartbreaking.
The caregiver stared at the screen, a few tears occasionally dripping from the corners of her eyes.
Wanmei, a caregiver, grew up in an orphanage and later became a nurse through her own efforts, but also worked part-time as a caregiver.
At that moment, she was watching the news with Jiang Ruan. The natural disasters, tragedies, and separations of life and death in the footage were heartbreaking. "Jiang Ruan, what do you think people live for? I've been alone since I was a child. I don't live for myself."
Jiang Ruan patted her shoulder to comfort her, but in her heart she knew that these disasters were caused by an unexpected meteorite impact on Earth, leading to global volcanic activity and climate change. These anomalies were further amplified by human activities.
This is now an unavoidable disaster, and the prolonged freezing period that follows will be a consequence of humanity's own actions.
After the torrential rain, the ground is covered in mud, and hordes of zombies will emerge from underground to bite and devour humans, infecting them in the process and turning them into secondary infected individuals.
Through one indirect infection after another, humanity will be plunged into endless disasters until the emergence of superhumans who will use their abilities to defeat these zombies and win a bright future for humanity in the final showdown.
But this will be a very long process.
Right now, it's just the beginning, just the beginning of the signs of the end times, the torrential rain.
Jiang Ruan looked at the report, her mind filled with thoughts. She knew when these zombies would appear, how to deal with them, and how to protect herself and those around her.
However, some foolish people will remain just like they were in their previous life—naive and laughable.
After all, in subsequent random interviews conducted by reporters, ignorance was evident everywhere...
A male reporter walked to the bridge and interviewed a man dressed in sportswear, who was enjoying the breeze. "Excuse me," the reporter asked, "what makes you still out here at this hour? Are you helping the police maintain order?"
The reporter looked at the man, gesturing for him to look at the camera pointed at him.
The man remained unmoved, flashed a big V sign at the camera, then tightened his clothes and shouted into the microphone, "I'm a prophet, and I'm sure this is God playing a joke on us. We should go and worship the gods to win God's attention and favor."
Before he finished speaking, the reporter muted the microphone to prevent this statement, which contained elements of feudal superstition, from being broadcast on the news.
The reporter then led the cameraman to another person who appeared to be well-mannered and asked him the same question.
"Maintaining order? It's just raining, we've been through this before, is it really necessary to make such a fuss?"
The reporter then closed the follow-up visit, but the subsequent investigation revealed that the supermarket was not crowded at all; on the contrary, it was surprisingly normal, with even fewer people than usual.
Seeing that everyone is just as indifferent as before, even ignoring it.
Jiang Ruan recalled a self-proclaimed prophet who had once declared on Weibo that the world was doomed and that the end of the world was inevitable. He had urged everyone to stockpile supplies, build houses, and acquire all necessities to protect themselves.
Just like snakes hibernate, they come out again when the warm season arrives.
However, he was attacked online and even sentenced for disturbing public order. Worse still, after his release, he was beaten by a mob that had lost its temper and was eventually killed in the process.
Everyone says it's a joke, just a new way for internet celebrities to attract traffic.
Little did they know, that person was someone who had been reborn. He was kind and compassionate, and when he told everyone, he was met with malice.
Human nature has become so cold-blooded.
This is why Jiang Ruan didn't tell anyone after her rebirth.
Seeing Jiang Ruan lost in thought, Wan Mei nudged her with her elbow, like an old friend, "Jiang Ruan, what are you thinking about?"
Jiang Ruan pulled herself back to reality and smiled sheepishly, "Sorry, I was just wondering, is no one really stockpiling supplies? What if something really happens?"
She wanted to know what Wanmei thought.
Without hesitation, Wan Mei replied, "Then I'll definitely stockpile it. Better safe than sorry. Besides, the government has already told us to be prepared, and I can't cause trouble for the country."
Jiang Ruan was taken aback by her answer and then laughed.
Yes, that's exactly how you should think.
Seeing Jiang Ruan smiling happily, Wan Mei felt a little relieved. She knew that Jiang's parents had been unconscious, and she was always filled with worry, which pained Wan Mei.
She has a soft heart and can't stand seeing this.
"Aren't you going to stock up on supplies? I think it's really necessary."
Wan Mei looked at Jiang Ruan intently, seemingly thinking that she should stock up on as much as possible so that she could remain calm when the real rainstorm came.
"Hoarding? There's no need for that. I've already stocked up, so I won't compete with everyone else!"
Jiang Ruan waved her hand, indicating that she wasn't interested, but she didn't deny hoarding.
Just as the two were discussing the issue of stockpiling goods, the visitor bell rang outside the mall. Jiang Ruan thought it was a customer coming to buy goods, so she turned on the security camera at the entrance and was stunned after taking a look.
Because this person shouldn't be here at this moment.
In other words, he shouldn't have shown up, because he had already died a year ago.
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