Chapter 156 A "Guest" from Another Region
The complete fall of the countries of Kolo and Bart plunged the world into endless panic. Everyone feared that the next wave of ferocious insects would reach their location, and they all demanded that the international alliance do something to curb the spread of the insect plague.
Many people have started stockpiling goods these days, but society continues to function. Apart from stockpiling, everyone's work and school have not been delayed.
Not having identification is troublesome; it seems Song Hang will wait until things get chaotic abroad before looking for an opportunity to leave.
This was the first time Rong Yi had been idle in the dungeon for so long. While everyone else was out stocking up on supplies and enjoying good food and drinks, she and Wei Yanqing would occasionally go out for a stroll.
Heading towards the southern border in this way avoids highway checkpoints and eliminates the worry of identity checks, but it will slow you down.
The situation here is under control. After Wei Yanqing parked the car, Rong Yi opened the door and got out. They have now arrived at a small town in the south. It lacks the hustle and bustle of big cities, but has a unique tranquility.
Rong Yi stretched and asked, "Want to go to a roadside stall?"
In such a small place, it's boring to stay cooped up in the car all the time. They usually go out and explore the local cuisine whenever they arrive.
"Go." Wei Yanqing locked the car door. "You decide what to eat today."
Rong Yi decided to find a restaurant with a small TV hanging on the wall. There were two empty tables left. As soon as they sat down, the other table was occupied.
We ordered a few signature dishes and listened to the lively drinking games at the next few tables.
Around 7 o'clock, the news began to broadcast, and everyone's eyes were on the television screen. The host said that the joint army had sent fighter jets to Kolo and Bat to carpet bomb the swarms of ferocious insects.
"Sigh, what kind of year is this? We can still see alien creatures."
"Oh, you didn't see that. It's a huge bug. My grandson showed it to me."
A few young people at the next table started discussing it too. "I saw the video the old man mentioned. It hasn't been circulated in China, but I have screenshots. I wonder if it can kill these bugs."
"I don't know, but fortunately the situation in our country is under control."
"Hey, come over here and I'll tell you some inside information."
Upon hearing this, the others cautiously leaned closer to listen.
Rong Yi has excellent hearing; he doesn't need to crane his neck to investigate, he can clearly hear even their whispers.
"My uncle lives in Hua'an City. The border there has been quite unstable lately. People from neighboring countries try to smuggle themselves across every day. I guess there are bugs there." The young man didn't say anything else, but since his good friend was there, he revealed this information.
Actually, his family was trying to keep it from him, but he happened to go to the living room to get something and overheard his parents whispering in the bedroom.
Wei Yanqing glanced at the boy, who was only fifteen or sixteen years old, the age when loyalty is most important. No wonder he would reveal such important information.
Rong Yi was very familiar with the name Hua'an City; it was their destination.
The other children weren't as sensitive to the matter, thinking it was just a pest infestation that could be blown up by human firearms.
"It's just a big bug. Look at us, we're doing just fine now. My mom said not to just parrot what people say online."
The quiet discussion of a group of teenagers went unheard by the adults nearby, who were still loudly discussing the deployment of the coalition forces.
Rong Yi and Wei Yanqing paid the bill and left the restaurant, preparing to travel through the night.
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The carpet bombing of the occupied countries had some effect; at least along the border, some lucky survivors managed to escape. As for the inland areas, they didn't even want to mention them.
In an instant, in international public opinion, the savage insect became something that humans could effectively deal with.
Following closely behind were cities across the country announcing major projects and issuing tenders.
Rong Yi and Wei Yanqing took turns driving, trying their best to maintain their composure. After a day and a night of travel, they finally arrived in Hua'an City.
Upon arriving in the city, I learned that the project in Hua'an City had already started two days prior and was already under construction at the designated location, faster than in other places.
“Construction is proceeding so quickly in the border region; it seems the situation is indeed not good,” Rong Yi said, staring at the job posting in front of him.
She saw on the news that other cities were still in the bidding stage.
Wei Yanqing's attention was drawn to several player teams passing by. "That's a good idea. If the ferocious insects really break through the border, they'll still have a place to hide. Look over there."
Rong Yi turned his head in response to his words and saw several player teams. "It seems everyone knows that the border area is where the opportunity lies."
The savage insects might rush to their landing city, but how long can their remaining safe zone last? It's a full year. Killing the savage insects isn't just for the insect crystals, but also for preserving their safety before the mission ends.
The job posting is attracting a lot of attention; the advertised benefits seem quite good.
Just by looking at one of the job postings, you can tell it's a huge project.
"Let's go and see how close we can get to the border." Wei Yanqing got into the car.
Other players also spotted them, but they tacitly agreed not to bother each other and instead looked for opportunities in the area.
Rong Yi and Wei Yanqing deliberately bypassed the construction site and followed the village route towards the border, but they were stopped by the villagers before they arrived.
The villagers spoke in a muffled local dialect that the two men couldn't understand, and could only shake their heads in confusion. It wasn't until a young villager came over that they were able to establish communication.
“You can’t just enter our village. You have to be a villager or a relative of someone. Only government officials and soldiers can enter if you don’t have connections. You can’t. You’d better leave now.”
The idea of moving closer to the border was thwarted.
Moreover, the young villager's brows were furrowed as he spoke, and there was a hint of worry in his eyes.
"We shouldn't be the first batch of strangers to arrive, right?" Rong Yi asked tentatively.
In the city, they saw other players. Regardless of whether those players came from other cities, those who had settled in the area should have tried to go to the border.
The young villager nodded. "That's right. There were several groups before you, but I still maintain that no one can enter without any documents or identification."
After he finished speaking, the villagers behind him began to mutter, their tone becoming increasingly fierce, and they pointed at their car with agitated emotions.
The young villager said a few words to his fellow villagers, then turned to them and said, "Hurry up and leave, otherwise we'll have to notify the authorities and have them question you about your purpose."
Having come this far, there's no way I can stay.
Wei Yanqing nodded, "We'll leave now, but I advise you not to stay here any longer. If the neighboring country doesn't handle things properly, the ferocious insects could come over at any time, and the first to suffer will be villages like yours that are close to the border."
Perhaps these words of advice moved the young villager, for he glanced into the distance before saying, "I'm already planning to leave. The authorities have recruited our entire village to build the underground city."
He clearly had more to say, but he stopped abruptly and waved to the two of them.
Rong Yi didn't linger with Wei Yanqing, started the car, quickly turned around, and drove away.
Rong Yi looked at the villagers standing in the rearview mirror and said slowly, "Underground city, it seems that concrete buildings should be placed underground. This is good, since the ferocious insects eat layer by layer and rarely go underground to eat pits and bumps."
(End of this chapter)
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