"What were they thinking, abandoning Kyoto? That takes a lot of courage."
The capital of a country is abandoned so easily. Who has the audacity to defy the world and make such a decision?
Pei Nansheng guessed:
"Perhaps it's because Tianjin froze over overnight, and the national leaders felt it was too close to the sea and unsafe?"
"What should we do? Should we go or not?"
Zuo Ling didn't want to go at all. She had only lived in the house for a little over two years after spending 170 million yuan. It wasn't that she was reluctant to spend the money, but that she was reluctant to give up her comfortable living environment.
In the apocalypse, there's not one in a thousand people who can enjoy life like her, and she doesn't want to squeeze into the official shelter with others.
The use of coded radio waves to transmit messages indicates that the higher-ups have decided to eliminate a large number of people.
At the same time, it conveys a harsh reality: existing resources cannot support too many people, so we have to abandon them.
Those who can understand coded radio waves usually have some skills or family support.
The fact that the information did not prevent it from being disclosed to the outside world indicates that the higher-ups are gambling on public sentiment.
It must be said that the higher-ups played this move brilliantly.
I won't stop you from speaking, but who would want limited resources to be divided up by more people? Keeping quiet is the choice of the vast majority of people.
Two days later, Professor Jin called.
"Miss, we're leaving now."
"Leave?" Zuo Ling was both surprised and unsurprised.
Professor Jin hesitated for a moment, then continued, "My second son has contacted us; he wants to take us to the Northwest."
Jin Jiaojia has three sons, one serving in the Southern Military Region and two living abroad.
The second son should be the one in the Southern Military Region.
"You should also try to go to the Northwest. I heard a message on the radio..."
Professor Jin explained that the official base was in the Northwest and gave Zuo Ling a coordinate, which was the same one that Pei Nansheng had heard.
"Kyoto is doomed. If you can leave, then leave," Professor Jin advised.
"Okay, thank you. We'll think about it."
Professor Jin sighed and said no more.
A few days later, a helicopter arrived and landed on the roof of the three buildings.
Professor Jin called again to say goodbye.
Since the temperature rose, Researcher Tang's health has improved, and he can now walk with crutches in front of strangers.
"Zuo Ling, you, your brother, and your younger brother should go to the Northwest as soon as possible. We'll meet there in the future."
Researcher Tang's voice was cheerful, suggesting he was in high spirits, likely because he was about to see his son.
"Let's... talk about it later," Zuo Ling said hesitantly.
Researcher Tang lowered his voice and said:
"The higher-ups are all abandoning Kyoto, what are you still doing here? Are you stupid? Leave early, you can get a good position there."
Women are more emotional and speak much more directly than the rational Professor Jin.
Those who can survive the apocalypse are the cream of the crop, and Professor Jin and his wife are the cream of the crop.
"Yes, I know. Once you and Professor Jin have established yourselves over there, I'll come and join you."
Zuo Ling's statement was half true and half false.
"That would be great! I was just afraid you wouldn't come. Now that you're here, we can still be neighbors."
Without Zuo Ling, the old couple would have died in the early stages of the apocalypse long ago; how could they still be alive and kicking now?
The second son thought they wouldn't survive. When he heard the sound, he cried. The old couple were truly grateful to Zuo Ling.
Footsteps thronged the 21st floor. Zuo Ling and Pei Nansheng went downstairs to see if they could help, but were stopped by two soldiers.
Inside the gate, biodegradable toilets were being moved out. The soldiers helping to move them looked dejected, probably thinking the two old guys were crazy for being so reluctant to throw away a toilet.
Hearing the commotion, Professor Jin came out, pulled Zuo Ling aside, and said in a low voice:
"I took the supplies I could from home with me, and handed over the rest to the military region."
Zuo Ling looked at him, as if to say, "Can you really trust strangers with so many firearms?"
“I told my son that they are his confidants. Don’t worry, don’t worry, I didn’t mention your share.”
Zuo Lingxin thought to herself, "They're stupid. You're an old guy with one foot in the ground. Do you think you can bring back so many thermal openers?"
But she also knew that Professor Jin wouldn't give her the firearms, so she could only leave them to his son to handle.
Professor Jin and his wife passed away; they were taken away by helicopter in a very public manner.
From that day on, Zuo Ling could always hear the buzzing sound of airplanes flying overhead.
Sometimes, you can see flocks of planes roaring away, like something out of a movie. I wonder where they usually hide.
Noah's Ark suddenly became lively, with helicopters landing on the roof every now and then. Even the most oblivious person would realize something was wrong.
On this day, Bai Hongwei, Lin Wang, Li Mingli, and He Guizi arrived at the door, with He Guizi carrying two large bags of gifts.
As soon as he entered, Lin Wang shouted:
"Sister Zuo, you're treating us to a big meal, and I have some big news for you."
Zuo Ling said calmly, "The higher-ups are abandoning Kyoto and seeking refuge in the Northwest?"
The four were surprised, and Lin Wang's face fell. "Sister Zuo, you already knew?"
Looking around, nothing had changed at home, and he said, "How can you still stay calm? Why don't you hurry up and think about making a run for it?"
Li Mingli also said:
"Sister Zuo, didn't you see the planes in the sky? They're buzzing around. If you go to the Northwest sooner, you can find a good place to stay. If you go later, there won't be enough rooms to go around."
He Guizi followed up: "Resources are scarce, not enough houses have been built. If you arrive late, you won't even be able to find a tent."
Bai Hongwei's eyes flickered, but he didn't say anything.
Zuo Ling was just about to ask them, "Are the higher-ups crazy? So many people in Kyoto, and they just give them up like that? Are they really willing to do that?"
Lin Wangchong kept blinking at Zuo Ling, then glanced sideways at Bai Hongwei, as if to say, "Don't talk nonsense."
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