Chapter 180 The Poor Kid in the Apocalypse 10
When the last batch of supplies was counted and neatly placed on the corresponding shelves in the warehouse according to their categories, Shen Ci finally heard the system's prompt in his mind.
"Ding-dong!"
Mission complete. Reward: 1 pistol and 100 bullets.
Salvage value +10, current salvage value 20%.
Please continue your efforts, host, to help the little one survive in this extreme apocalypse! Save him!
This was a real saving grace; if we hadn't done anything, the child would have turned into a zombie.
A handgun, a model she didn't recognize, but it looked quite compact, and a bullet, in a metal box, the bullet inside was bright yellow, appeared beside her.
The texture and design are reassuring to look at.
The fifteenth day has arrived, at midnight.
The high-temperature apocalypse arrived precisely on this world, just like a pre-programmed sequence, not a second more, not a second less.
After operating under overload for a long time, the power grid system in Dongfang City finally gave way, causing widespread power outages and circuit breakers throughout the city.
It was already hot, and people relied on air conditioning to survive. When the power suddenly went out, many people were woken up by the heat, only to find that it would have been better if they hadn't woken up at all. This left them feeling utterly hopeless.
Not only is the air conditioning off, but the water supply is also cut off. With no water and no electricity, how are we supposed to get by?
Happiness Community.
Grandpa Li was too hot to sleep, so he got up and filled the bathtub with water. He then soaked in the bathtub filled with cool water, wearing only his clothes and with only his head sticking out, while playing on his phone the whole time, which made him feel a little more comfortable.
But just as midnight struck, Mr. Li was horrified to find that an extreme weather alert popped up on his phone screen, showing the ambient temperature rising at an abnormal rate.
Normally, the temperature at night should be much cooler than during the day, with a noticeable drop, especially after midnight. But now, not only is it not getting cooler, the temperature is actually rising sharply!
That's terrifying!
But the temperature hasn't stopped rising; instead, it's steadily increasing at a rate of one degree per hour.
"Wake up! Everyone wake up! Something terrible has happened!"
Grandpa Li woke up his family with a hoarse voice and shoved his phone screen in front of them. The temperature display on the phone had turned a bright red, which looked terrifying.
When the city temperature rose to 61 degrees Celsius, the alarm sounded, piercing the silent night and waking up most of the people who were still sleeping or half-asleep.
The news anchor's shirt was soaked with sweat, and everyone looked serious. Officials urged citizens to remain calm, find the coolest place to take shelter, and avoid going out unless absolutely necessary.
Even though it's the middle of the night, it's hotter outside than inside, and there's not a breath of cool air!
Shen Ci hadn't slept; instead, she held her phone, waiting for the time to pass and observing the changes in external data. As soon as midnight struck, the temperature rose by one degree.
The time has come; it has finally arrived.
She turned to look at Shen Dabao on the big bed next to her. The child was wearing a cute set of pajamas with little dinosaurs printed on them. He was lying on his side, breathing evenly and deeply, with a peaceful expression. He was sleeping soundly.
The temperature in the basement is much lower than that on the ground. Even without air conditioning, it is maintained at around 28 degrees Celsius. However, the basement has a five-constant system with air conditioning throughout, so every corner is kept at a constant temperature that is most comfortable for the human body.
The apocalypse of high temperatures has officially arrived.
The night passed, and at eight o'clock in the morning, the sun was already high in the sky, and there was nowhere to hide.
The outdoor temperature has reached a terrifying 68 degrees Celsius and is still rising. All schools, factories, and businesses throughout the city have been forced to close indefinitely, and all outdoor activities are strictly prohibited!
The emergency center's phone lines were constantly busy, with calls coming in incessant.
People are suffering from heatstroke due to severe heat, hospitals are overcrowded, the medical system is on the verge of collapse, and even when ambulances are on duty, they cannot arrive in time due to chaotic road traffic and vehicle breakdowns caused by extreme heat.
The roads have melted, not to mention anything else.
On the other end of the phone, the operator could only repeatedly apologize, watching helplessly as the voice of the person seeking help gradually weakened until it disappeared.
Life is dying at a visible speed under high temperatures.
The miniature solar-powered cameras that Shen Ci installed outside her window in the Xingfu residential area where she previously lived, and in a hidden spot at the entrance of Kang Kang Supermarket, are still working and transmitting information back from the outside world.
The surveillance footage showed the streets as solid as iron plates, the air scorching due to the high temperature, and more and more people realized that this was not an ordinary heatwave.
This panic drove people out in the sweltering heat to rush to stores to buy supplies. Water and electricity were cut off, and it was impossible to cook at home, causing food to spoil at a rapid pace.
But to step outside the house means being directly exposed to the deadly sun.
A man who went out with a parasol screamed and collapsed to the ground less than a minute after being outdoors. His body convulsed, and he never got up again.
The people hiding in the houses watched this scene, but no one dared to go up and rescue them.
The scene shows people who are completely covered up, using thick clothes, headscarves, masks, and parasols to protect themselves from ultraviolet rays and direct sunlight, moving towards the nearest store while hiding under buildings.
The more serious the situation becomes, the more people realize the value of the supplies.
Shen Ci zoomed out of the surveillance camera and moved it to the corner of the screen. She then turned and walked to the kitchen to start preparing breakfast for Da Bao.
After taking the child back, she learned that at her aunt's house, Shen Dabao would be woken up at five o'clock every morning to either move goods or watch the shop, and he never got enough sleep.
Only after returning to her side was the child finally able to sleep soundly until he woke up naturally.
Looking at the child's adorable sleeping face, Shen Ci couldn't bear to wake him, and for the time being, she didn't plan to take out the ready-made food from her space.
She walked to the large refrigerator, took out a few eggs, several packets of semi-finished instant porridge, and frozen buns and dumplings. These semi-finished products were convenient and quick to prepare, and could be easily accessed from the refrigerator in the basement.
She placed the porridge packets into the smart heating cabinet, set the time and temperature, and then put the steamed buns and dumplings into the steam oven before pressing the start button.
While the heating was running, Shen Ci quickly reviewed the data from various surveillance cameras and sensors around the villa. After confirming that there were no unusual movements, she went into the adjacent physical training room.
In the apocalypse, physical strength is the foundation of survival; only by being strong can one survive. Shen Ci changed his clothes and began training.
Strength, endurance, and combat simulation—it's all here.
Once Da Bao wakes up and his condition stabilizes, he will need to undergo physical training. This world is full of dangers, and being protected by anyone is not as important as having the ability to protect oneself.
His mother will always be by his side, but he must never grow up to be a defenseless mama's boy. It's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.
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