Chapter 188 The Poor Kid in the Apocalypse 18
But now that the heatwave is over, zombies will soon appear, and the real danger is coming. For most survivors, they would rather have zombies than extreme weather.
It seems I have to go out this time, and now is the only window of opportunity.
The high temperatures have just subsided, and most people are still immersed in the hope brought by the rain, unaware that the rain can promote the spread of bacteria.
The spread of a virus also requires an incubation period and an outbreak phase. During this phase, most people will lower their guard, which is the best opportunity to collect weapons and ammunition.
Her target was clear: the police station, the most common and easiest place to find guns and ammunition.
After deciding on his route, Shen Ci began preparations, putting on a bulletproof vest, a mask, and protective gloves, and also bringing his pistol with fully loaded ammunition.
Better safe than sorry, so I brought some tools, a small amount of food and water.
"Mom, are you going out?"
Seeing her fully armed, Da Bao keenly sensed something, ran over and hugged her leg tightly, his little face full of unease and dependence.
"Take me with you, okay? I won't cause any trouble, I... I can help!"
Shen Ci looked at her son's eyes, which were filled with longing yet fear, and hesitated inwardly.
It is still dangerous outside. Even without zombies, there are survivors who will do anything for resources.
But she was equally worried about leaving him alone in the empty basement, and, as the child said, he could help.
More importantly, he eventually needs to gradually understand this real and cruel world. Simply protecting him under someone's wing is not a long-term solution. If he doesn't go out now, when will he be able to go out again?
This current incubation period is arguably the safest of the two apocalyptic phases.
After hesitating for a moment, she squatted down, looked Da Bao straight in the eyes, and told him seriously.
"Okay, Mom will take you with her."
But Da Bao, you must promise Mom that you will stay close to me at all times and never run around. If you see any strange people or things, you must tell Mom immediately.
Is it possible?
"able!"
Da Bao nodded vigorously, instantly excited. Although this place was nice, he couldn't see the outside world, and staying here for a long time would be boring.
Shen Ci also took simple precautions for Da Bao, dressing him in thicker clothes, a small mask, and a hat. She then checked the villa's security system one last time to ensure that all entrances and exits were locked and the internal system was functioning properly.
At this time, many people outside were still immersed in the joy of the rain clearing up.
They thought the heatwave was over and that civilized society was about to be rebuilt, so they emerged from their hiding places to celebrate their new life and look forward to the future.
Little did they know that this rain, which brought life and hope, also brought deeper despair and danger.
Shen Ci drove a specially modified SUV with Shen Dabao on the back, taking a detour away from the villa. Instead of choosing a more convenient main road, he took a more secluded side road.
From the back door of her villa, she drove towards the city area. This road was one she had documented while studying maps and using drones, and almost no one had ever traveled it.
The road surface was badly damaged, making a sound as it was run over by wheels. Everything seen along the way was still shocking.
The month-long heatwave and the fire have left many scars on the city. The exterior walls of many buildings have been blackened by smoke, and ruins are everywhere.
Even many trees along the roadside were scorched and withered, leaving only bare trunks, making the whole world look like it had been burned.
We didn't see a single living creature along the way, not even a bird or an insect, let alone a person.
The sky was crystal clear, all the dust in the air had been washed away by the heavy rain, and the sky was a deep, clear blue, with even white clouds drifting by, so beautiful it felt almost unreal.
At this temperature, it doesn't feel hot; on the contrary, it's very mild and comfortable.
If it weren't for the traces of the fire and the dilapidated buildings, one would doubt whether the apocalyptic heatwave that lasted for more than a month was just a dream.
The corpses that had been dried in the sun on the streets were disposed of thanks to the sustained high temperatures and yesterday's heavy rain, and now the streets actually look very clean.
"Mom, look! There are little green sprouts on the ground!"
Da Bao leaned against the car window, pointing to a patch of green peeking out from a crack in the cement, and shouted excitedly. Having not been in contact with the outside world for so long, he was full of curiosity about everything, constantly pointing out the window and asking questions.
"That's grass, it's very resilient."
While driving, Shen Ci dodged obstacles and large potholes that had cracked open from the sun, and patiently answered her son's questions.
"Dabao, remember, when you're out, don't touch things you don't recognize, especially brightly colored mushrooms or dead animals, as they may carry germs."
Da Bao listened intently, holding a portable video camera that Shen Ci had given him, filming the changing scenery outside the window and recording the world.
The road surface was in terrible condition. The continuous extreme high temperature caused the asphalt road to soften, deform and bulge in large areas, leaving only the rough cement at the bottom. Almost all the asphalt road turned into cement road.
Fortunately, their vehicle had been professionally modified to handle such complex road conditions. Even if a few zombies rushed out at this moment, the vehicle's sturdiness would be enough to stop them.
After the car entered the urban area, a few survivors could be seen sporadically on the road.
The survivors finally dared to step out of their shelters, their faces filled with confusion and hope, as they began searching through the ruins for usable supplies and trying to clean up their homes.
When some people saw Shen Ci's car pass by, they were extremely surprised and thought they were seeing things. They immediately stopped and waved, thinking that the official rescue force had arrived.
Shen Ci didn't linger, nor could he. He paid no attention to these people and simply skipped them. In the apocalypse, survival depended on one's own abilities.
Her goal was clear: drive straight to the nearest district police station.
After parking the car in a secluded spot near the police station that was also convenient for evacuation, Shen Ci quickly surveyed the surroundings and, after confirming that there was nothing unusual, got out of the car with Da Bao.
Leaving a child alone in a car is more dangerous than keeping them with you. Before the zombies appear, human nature is the most dangerous thing.
If anything happens to the child, the rescue mission will have failed completely.
The police station's glass doors were ajar, revealing a chaotic scene inside with documents, broken glass, and haphazardly arranged furniture scattered everywhere.
The air was filled with dust and some indescribable smells. They cautiously entered the room, only to find it empty.
Until they saw a body huddled in a corner of an office, dried up by the high temperature, still in the posture of its last moments.
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