Along the way, Song Ziqing and Lin Chengyu witnessed one heartbreaking scene after another.
The once bustling streets are now a scene of devastation, with broken houses and unrecognizable corpses scattered everywhere.
The once picturesque and peaceful town is now a ruin, devastated as if it had been swept away by a terrible disaster.
The two walked slowly in silence, their hearts heavy with sorrow.
Every step was tinged with lament for the fate of this small town and deep anxiety about the future.
Everything they saw reminded them that the world had completely changed, and what awaited them ahead was yet to come.
When they finally set foot in this once vibrant town after overcoming countless hardships, the sight before them left them speechless with astonishment—not a single survivor could be found!
It was as if all life had vanished quietly in that sudden disaster, leaving behind only a chilling silence and desolation.
Faced with such a cruel reality, this group of people felt an overwhelming sense of despair.
They had initially held onto a sliver of hope that they could find a means of transportation to escape their predicament, but now it seemed that was nothing but wishful thinking.
Walking along the street, not only were there no vehicles in sight, but even the most basic food and drinking water were nowhere to be found.
At this moment, everyone's face revealed undisguised fear and anxiety.
Without hesitation, Lin Chengyu turned his gaze to Gu Santong and Uncle Wang beside him and asked anxiously, "Teacher Gu, Uncle Wang, with your experience, can you find a relatively safe way out in this area?"
It's getting late, and if we leave the town now, our personal safety will be in jeopardy! Besides, we don't have enough food; we've searched for ages but haven't found anything useful.
It's important to know that in the United States, although these towns are surrounded by beautiful scenery, they are also frequently inhabited by ferocious wild animals such as wolves, tigers, and lions. A moment of carelessness could mean certain death!
His words revealed his trust in the two elders and his deep concern for the current situation.
Gu Santong and Wang Bo fell into deep thought, their brows furrowed, as they racked their brains for a solution.
The air around them seemed to freeze, and a tense atmosphere permeated the crowd.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Song Ziqing took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention and threw a large bag of apples into the corner. Then, with a feigned look of surprise, he looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, come and take a look. There's still a large bag of apples here. I don't know why they weren't swept away by the tornado. They were the last ones to escape."
Upon hearing Song Ziqing's words, everyone gathered around.
"Great! Apples can both satisfy hunger and quench thirst; they really are a good thing."
Lin Chengyu said happily that he guessed the truth as soon as he saw Song Ziqing's awkward expression.
However, Gu Santong frowned, worried that the food might not be enough to get them out of the ruins.
Just then, Uncle Wang suggested, "We can stay here for now and continue searching for other resources to survive. Perhaps we can find some water and other food in the nearby houses."
Everyone thought it was a good idea, so they split up to search the surrounding houses.
Song Ziqing followed silently behind everyone, but he was thinking about something else.
She knew that relying solely on these apples wouldn't last long.
They must find a way to leave as soon as possible, or the consequences will be dire.
During their long and arduous search, they finally discovered a delightful treasure in the basement of another house—a large quantity of whole grains and ingredients such as cabbage.
This discovery immediately eased the anxieties of people who were worried about food shortages.
Everyone worked together to gather the food they found and decided to take a short rest.
Song Ziqing stared silently at the apple in his hand, seemingly lost in thought.
Suddenly, he broke the silence: "We cannot remain trapped here indefinitely; we must find a way to contact the outside world."
Lin Chengyu replied with a worried expression, "How can we do that? The telephone lines have already been completely destroyed."
At this moment, Gu Santong interjected, "I vaguely remember there is a radio station not far ahead. Maybe there is a way to contact the outside world there."
This suggestion seemed to bring a glimmer of hope to everyone.
After discussion, Lin Chengyu decisively decided: "Then let's go and explore tomorrow."
As night fell, the group dragged their weary bodies back to the courtyard above Gu Santong's house.
They acted quickly, clearing a space in the middle of the yard and then piling up the firewood they had found and setting it on fire.
The roaring campfire illuminated the surroundings, and everyone huddled around it, sharing the extremely limited food.
Song Ziqing looked up at the endless, deep, and boundless starry sky, silently praying that he and others could get through this sudden and enormous disaster safely.
In this quiet night, a deep sense of worry and fervent anticipation for the future shrouded everyone's heart...
That night, no one returned to the underground shelter.
After all, they had been trapped in that dark and sunless underground for quite some time, and it was inevitable that they would feel a sense of fear: if they were to be trapped in the basement again and unable to escape, the consequences would be unimaginable!
So, before dawn the next day, the group followed Gu Santong to the courtyard where the radio station was located.
Upon entering the courtyard, the group was surprised to find that although the courtyard had suffered severe damage and most of the buildings were badly destroyed, some buildings still stood stubbornly in place.
Upon witnessing this scene, Lin Chengyu was overjoyed and immediately urged his bodyguards to rush into the first floor to search for any radio equipment that was still functioning properly.
After a while, Roger shouted to the crowd outside, "Mr. Lin, Ms. Song, we've found the radio station!"
Upon hearing the shout, Song Ziqing was about to follow Lin Chengyu inside when he stopped her: "Qingqing, you stay outside with Teacher Gu and Uncle Wang. I'll take some people in to investigate."
Even if the radio station is found, it might not be intact, and he didn't want Song Ziqing to be too happy too soon.
Most importantly, this building is now considered a dangerous structure, and he is unwilling to let Song Ziqing enter it. If the building collapses as soon as they enter, Song Ziqing, with his skills, might not even be able to escape!
When it comes to Song Ziqing's safety, Lin Chengyu has never denied that he is very selfish.
Lin Chengyu led his men into the room to check the radio, while Song Ziqing chatted with Gu Santong and Uncle Wang.
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