Natural Disaster Apocalypse

Chapter 50:

In the first half of this sleep, I was extremely tired, so I slept deeply, but in the second half, I was not very stable. I guess my body has recovered, so I can't stand the noise from outside and the heat of the environment. Feeling someone around him walking around constantly, talking and crying buzzing in his ears, Mu Nan frowned irritablely, before he was irritable for too long, a cold fingertip gently touched his brow, as if Wanting to smooth his frown.

Mu Nan almost exhausted all his strength to open his eyes. Seeing Qin Huai lying next to him, looking at him with his eyes open, his face was still covered with dust, so dirty that he could hardly recognize anyone, so he couldn't help laughing. She smiled, her voice hoarse after exhaustion: "Brother..."

Qin Huai hummed and said softly, "Are you awake?"

Mu Nan shook his head, feeling that he was still awake, his mind was dizzy, and his body was as heavy as if he was being pressed by a jack.

Qin Huai said: "Go on to sleep before you wake up, it's still early."

Mu Nan: "What time is it?"

Qin Huai: "Four in the afternoon, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"

Mu Nan felt a little hungry, but didn't really want to eat, so he shook his head, then held Qin Huai's hand, and stuffed a piece of chocolate in his hand, although they had some food in their backpacks, like bread , but he felt that Qin Huai might not be able to eat anything now, so he gave him chocolate to replenish his energy.

But Qin Huai seemed to have misunderstood what he meant, got the chocolate, peeled off the outer packaging, and stuffed it directly into his mouth.

Mu Nan frowned, and whispered with the chocolate in his mouth: "I'll give you something to eat." Then he stuffed another piece into his hand.

Qin Huai shook his head: "I won't eat, I just ate something."

Mu Nan didn't believe it: "What did you eat?"

Seeing that he was like a housekeeper, Qin Huai opened the bag and gave him a look: "I ate two steamed buns."

The food they prepared before was a bag of bread, steamed buns, and bottles of water. They didn’t put too much. First, they were afraid of the weight. Second, as long as the backpacks were not shown to others, they would not eat too exaggerated things, and no one would know. What is in their bag, what they want to eat can be taken from the space at any time.

Mu Nan is satisfied now, as long as he eats, he is a bit tired after a long time in one position, Mu Nan moved, lay flat on his back, subconsciously glanced left and right, saw that the side next to him was empty, and if he was a little further away, he was still awake Xu Ming then turned to look at Qin Huai: "Where are Jianchu and the others?"

Qin Huai said, "Get an injection at the door."

Mu Nan got up and took a look at the door, but they were a little far away from the entrance of the tent, and now many people were coming in and out, and she didn't see Jian Chu and Yu Zibai for a while, so she lay down again: "Who got the injection? What? gone?"

Qin Huai said: "Jian was getting an injection at the beginning, maybe the aftermath of the earthquake came up, she had a fever, gastroenteritis, and the stress reaction was quite severe, she couldn't stop vomiting and wanted to carry it hard, was dragged by Yu Zibo to find a military doctor, like Jane In the beginning, there were quite a lot of such situations. They were all stress symptoms that could not be tolerated temporarily after the disaster. The mild ones recovered on their own, and the severe ones were relieved by injections and medication. A few air-conditioning fans just dug out from the supermarket were installed From behind the tents of the injured, I took two of them and put them in the front to cool down the people who received the injections.”

Qin Huai reached out and rubbed his stomach: "Is there any discomfort?"

Mu Nan shook her head: "No, I'm fine, and I don't know what's going on outside."

The daytime is so hot, there is no way to rescue people under the sun that can burn people to death. Those who are buried under the collapsed objects do not know whether they will be killed by heat. The days are long now, and it is very hot at five or six in the morning It was bright, and the sun didn't go down until eight or nine in the evening. There was no way to carry out rescue work for such a long time, and we could only watch the time go by. This is undoubtedly watching life go by helplessly.

Mu Nan was sleeping, even if Qin Huai wanted to go out to find out the situation, he didn't dare to go away easily, just now there was such a serious earthquake, if he woke up and couldn't see himself, he might panic and fear, so Qin Huai didn't move anywhere, But because there is another layer of sunshade outside the tent, as long as it is not the hottest time of noon, it is still possible to walk outside the tent at four or five o'clock, so even if he is lying here, he can still listen. Some voices from outside gave me a general idea of ??the situation.

"Now the main force is rescuing the hospital. Some family members of the victims cannot accept the decision made by the higher authorities and are making a fuss."

As soon as this was said, there was a sound of wailing outside their tent.

"You save people! You are going to save people! They, they are buried under there, why don't you save them! Why haven't the rescuers been sent yet! Why! They are down there, under the house They are still waiting, waiting for someone to rescue them... They are still waiting... U..."

A middle-aged woman was crying at the top of her lungs and shouting on the verge of collapse, but the soldier who was dragged by her could only stay silent helplessly.

The soldier didn't even look twenty years old, his dark and red face was covered with marks of plaster, his red eyes were also trying to bear it, silently bearing the middle-aged woman's questioning, what could he say, It is said that in such a catastrophe with heavy casualties, the rescue of medical staff is always the first priority. When there is no assistance from the outside world, if a medical staff is rescued, more lives may be saved in the future.

But at this time, no one wants to hear such words, and no one can reasonably understand that their family members are buried in piles of ruins without knowing whether they are alive or dead, and every minute and every second that passes by is a torment for these family members In the ruins, there are their parents, partners, and children, all of which are inseparable existences in their lives. However, facing such natural disasters and facing those lost lives, they are powerless but powerless.

In the end, it was probably the soldier's chief who came out, pulled the soldier away from the middle-aged woman's hand, patted him on the shoulder and said, "You go in first."

After speaking, he said to the woman in pain: "We have tried our best to carry out the rescue work with the fastest speed and the greatest manpower. Your crying is not only of no help to our rescue, but will also cause great harm to my soldiers. The great psychological pressure even delays the rescue, which delays the lives of your loved ones. Ma'am, I can understand your feelings, but I don't agree with your current irrational behavior. You have the strength to cry here, so it's better to save your strength When the sun goes down, follow everyone to participate in the rescue mission."

The officer left without looking back. They didn't have the extra strength to reason with the family members who lost their minds. Although the current environment can only wait for the rescue operation after dark, it doesn't mean that they are the only ones during the day. At leisure, they need to organize the existing materials, count the number of people, maximize the use of resources, and ask the survivors about the building system in the surrounding areas. Blindly digging the ruins will only delay more time. There are not many more, and the time can only be compressed on all efficiencies.

After the officer left, the middle-aged woman still couldn't stop crying. Some emotions can't be stopped if you want to, but she obviously listened to what she said just now, and she didn't try to put her fear and fear away. To take it out on innocent people instead of yelling in vain.

Mu Nan stared at the window for a while, then sat down again. Their tents have windows, because the outside is covered with a sunshade roof. Although it is still very hot, it avoids direct sunlight. The sweltering heat is not too hot for people to bear, so they can even walk around a little outside. one time. The windows of their tents were also pulled up. In the absence of air-conditioning, closing the windows has no benefit except to make the tent airtight and stuffy. The place where Mu Nan sleeps happens to be under the windows. Sitting up and looking up slightly, you can see the situation outside.

When there was no sound outside, even the crying had subsided, Mu Nan sighed softly.

Qin Huai woke up early. This afternoon, he heard several conflicts between the crowd and soldiers. The woman was just crying. In the afternoon, someone directly clashed with some soldiers. If it wasn't his most important person, it would be better. Sleeping next to him, Qin Huai didn't think he would be more rational than those seemingly irrational people.

Those people are just looking for a little release in panic and fear, releasing the pressure and pain of losing their loved ones, as well as the confusion and panic about the future. Some people will instinctively transfer this kind of emotion, but some people try to suppress this kind of emotion. In the end, they will either gradually accept it and slowly metabolize it over time, or they will not be able to bear the mental breakdown.

This is also the reason why Qin Huai wanted to take Mu Nan home. Even though it was a bit closed at home, he could avoid being affected by the outside world's indirect or direct emotions. Emotions are contagious in groups, so he would rather Mu Nan do this. When I was at home watching variety shows mindlessly, I wasted my life thinking about what to eat every day, and I didn't want him to be surrounded by such boundless panic and despair.

As for whether such overprotection would actually harm him, Qin Huai took it easy, anyway, they agreed that they would die together if they couldn't survive, and he would never leave Mu Nan's side, and would never leave him behind. He is alone, so Mu Nan can live more comfortably in such a day, which is also a profit.

Most of the people in their tent were uninjured people, but there were only a few of them who were alone, and few were lucky enough to have a whole family. Most of them were out for a walk when they couldn’t be confined at home. Luckily They escaped, but their relatives who stayed at home were not so lucky, and not many were rescued immediately, so after the survivors in the tent recovered a little, they became anxious and couldn't sit still , but the sun is so strong outside that I can't go out.

Some people have already prepared for the worst, and the grief and despair all over their bodies seem to have no will to survive. People are still alive, but it seems that they are not much different from death. Some people can't accept this reality, and keep seeking comfort from the people around them, while saying that their house lives on a high floor, if they are buried, they will be buried on it, and they will be the first to be rescued, maybe they are still alive, While saying that there is a lot of food and water stored in the house, just those things can be boiled for a few days and nights, and they will definitely be rescued. It seems that if you talk too much, what you say will come true.

And the people next to him were already anxious and irritable, how could they have the patience to listen to what others had to say, and when they got tired of hearing some words, they would quarrel and even fight.

Until he was yelled at by a 60-something-year-old man in the tent who looked very strong: "It's getting dark! Hurry up and eat something and drink some water, get your strength back and wait until you dig in the collapsed places of your respective homes. One by one, what will happen to your family members? What will you do to those people who are still waiting for you to save them? It’s difficult outside now, but the country will definitely not give up on the masses. For such a severe earthquake on our side, the higher authorities must be in charge. Find a way to arrange rescue, before they come, we must first be able to save ourselves, if there is a fight, the people buried below will survive!"

At this time, the more there is no leader, the more chaotic. Someone stood up and suppressed it forcefully. On the contrary, everyone was calmed down. up.

Mu Nan leaned towards Qinhuai, seeing that the people in their tent were calmed down, he couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, but he knew that they had no choice but to save themselves, because this is not a city or a province. Earthquakes, but global tremors. This earthquake caused many countries to disappear from the map forever, and even buried countless lives.

He didn't know the national statistics, but he knew that their city alone had a population of nearly 15 million, but the last statistics showed that less than 7 million survived. This was only after the earthquake. Many people died, and the plague that broke out after the earthquake killed even more people.

Qin Huai held Mu Nan's hand, saw some gravel scratches on his palm, and gently kneaded it: "Does it hurt?"

Mu Nan shook her head: "It's nothing, it's not as deep as the cut I accidentally cut on my hand while sharpening my paintbrush."

Qin Huai said, "Then why don't you use a pencil sharpener?"

Mu Nan laughed at his silly question: "You think I'm using a 2b pencil for homework. The sharper the sharper the better? I also have a pencil sharpener, but I can't use too sharp a pencil for some lines. "

Qin Huai took out the mobile phone from the bag. Although the communication is cut off now, if the mobile phone still has power, it is still possible to watch some downloaded movies or play some single-player games. They have downloaded a lot of single-player games before. Take it out to pass the time for Mu Nan, there are still a few hours before it gets dark.

Mu Nan shook his head: "No, I don't want to play." At this juncture, even if he has no relatives and friends to be crushed in the ruins, but affected by the environment, he probably doesn't have the heart to play with his mobile phone right now.

Qin Huai said, "You take out a small electric fan."

Mu Nan snorted, took the bag on the side, reached in, and took a small electric fan with batteries in it from the space, the size of a palm, the length of two batteries, and put two replacement batteries in the bag by the way. I keep it in my pocket.

Qin Huai pressed Mu Nan's head on his shoulder, and held a small fan in his hand to blow on him: "Close your eyes and rest for a while."

Mu Nan was afraid that he would be hot, so she held the bag close to his ear and asked in a low voice, "Drinking ice water?" As she spoke, a piece of straw emerged from the inside of the bag, and she knew what he was doing inside without even looking.

Qin Huai was indeed getting a little hot, so he lowered his head slightly, took a few sips of ice water under the cover of his bag, and poured down the water mixed with ice **** in one gulp. In this hot sauna temperature, his drowsy brain instantly woke up After a few minutes, the dryness and heat on the whole body subsided a little. Seeing that Mu Nan was also about to drink, Qin Huai said, "You drink in small sips, don't drink too much."

Mu Nan hummed twice, took a few sips slowly, and then put away the ice water in the bag.

After sitting for a while, I saw Jian Chu and Yu Zibai walking over. Although their bodies were clean now, it was because they had changed their clothes before, but the exposed skin was like concrete, with no skin color visible at all. So I couldn't see how his face was, so Mu Nan could only ask, "How is it? Are you feeling better?"

Jane nodded at the beginning: "It's much better."

Yu Zibai helped him to sit down, and took away the medicine prescribed by the general doctor, and now he can still get the medicine, and in two days, I'm afraid there will be nothing left.

Seeing that Mu Nan is in good spirits at the beginning, Jian Chu admires him a little, obviously the other party is more able to bear than herself, looking at the person who has already started to be busy inside and out, she can't help but sigh: "I didn't expect it to be so serious. "

There have been almost no major earthquakes in the provinces and cities where they are located, at most there are some shaking aftershocks from surrounding provinces and cities, even though they have seen some post-earthquake news on TV, but to be honest, in the small square When they were there, they did not think that the earthquake would be so severe. At that time, the small square was in good condition, but all they could see was smoke, and they couldn't see the situation in the distance at all. After they found the community, they finally found it. I found that this earthquake was far more serious than I thought, so serious that even now when I think about it, I feel palpitations and fears.

Mu Nan comforted: "At least we're all fine. We were lucky to escape the catastrophe. Looking forward, the disaster will pass." Although he didn't know when the disaster would pass, it was better to hold such hope than to be right. The future is completely hopeless.

Seeing that Xu Ming was also awake, Yu Zibai was rubbing his head and sitting up slowly, and then asked, "Will you guys participate in the rescue later?"

Qin Huai said: "We may go home first."

As he spoke, he looked at them and said, "We have a set of solar generators at home. It's more comfortable to stay at home during the day than to be heated outside."

Mu Nan didn't expect Qin Huai to tell others what they had in their house, and subconsciously panicked. Although they had dealt with their neighbors a lot in the past few months and got along pretty well, they hadn't known each other for long after all. Telling others about the things in the house is solar energy, which made Mu Nan a little uneasy. In his previous life, he was murdered precisely because he exposed a little food, so it is no wonder that he has a psychological shadow of fear. In this world, except for Qin Huai, he feels that he has no way to let go of his instinctive defense against anyone.

Qin Huai held Mu Nan's hand and squeezed it quietly on his arm. Although Mu Nan was a little surprised, he didn't show it, and he didn't even move his posture leaning on Qin Huai's body.

This remark made Jian Chu and the three of them a little surprised. I didn't expect Qin Huai and his family to have such a good thing, and they said it so directly. If Mu Nan said this, they might not be too surprised. Mu Nan is The kind of person who looks very innocent, easy to deceive and doesn't have too much guard against others, even if Qin Huai is not a social veteran, he is definitely a person who can think deeply and plan. up.

But hearing Qin Huai's words, Yu Zibai's heart moved slightly, but he still endured the pressure. Don't look at Jian Chu's appearance, but in fact, his health is not that good. The life of childhood is completely bitter, and he was beaten and beaten. Growing up is entirely dependent on being young. In the afternoon, the stress response after the earthquake was so strong that he was worried that Jian Chu's resistance would ruin him. When Qin Huai said that his home had a solar generator, the first thought that came to Yu Zibai's mind was, Can Jian Chu stay at their house for two days to recuperate first? But soon I felt that my idea was too unrealistic. If it was not relative, how could it be possible for someone else to borrow my house? Even though I and Jian Chu definitely did not have any bad intentions, why should people believe you Woolen cloth.

Unexpectedly, after Yu Zibai suppressed his thoughts, Qin Huai said: "Our two families are actually close to each other. If the balcony at home is not closed, it is actually more convenient to communicate with each other. If we can open up the balcony of the two families Now, it might be a bit difficult to pull a wire across the two air conditioners, but if you just drive one more air conditioner fan, it should still be ok.”

They do have a lot of storage batteries, but it seems that such a big disaster will definitely not restore the power in a short time. The consumption of the storage batteries will always bottom out every day, so the generator must be used, but once it is used, It must be impossible to hide it from others. This is not a single-family house. Just the sound of the air conditioner running can be heard by those who live nearby. Instead of sneaking in from behind, it is better to expose things from the beginning, and if Mu Nan is not allowed at night When going out, he was really worried about Mu Nan being alone.

With Jian Chu in such a state, he believed that Yu Zibai would not let Jian Chu participate in the rescue in the early stage. Two people in the family are better than one. And if the balconies on both sides are connected, no matter what is going on at Jian Chu's side or at their house, one balcony is equal to two ways out, even if it is running, there will be one more way out.

This kindness came too suddenly, where is the need, it is simply too much, okay, but this matter can't be solved by opening a balcony: "The balcony is opened, it doesn't matter on our side, Our balcony is not closed, and the sun won’t come in when the balcony door is closed, but there is a wall in your house that will not be sheltered.”

Qin Huai smiled: "It depends on your manual skills. My house has an iron door that hasn't been installed yet. There are both lime and foam glue. It takes one night to knock down the wall and smooth the cement. It is estimated that it will dry completely in the sun, and then seal the door at night, put the door on the sealant, and it can barely be used. Cover the inside and outside with a layer of sunscreen film cloth, which will have little effect. It's a retreat."

After Qin Huai finished speaking, he looked at Xu Ming: "It's just that our house is far away from Dr. Xu's house, so I'm afraid we won't be able to get there."

Jian Chu said: "It's okay, as long as we can find such a long line, our bathroom is close to the window of Xu Ming's bathroom, it's really not good, it's the same if Xu Ming comes to live in our house, just sleep during the day, it's all like this It’s about time, if you can use some electricity, what else should you pay attention to.”

Xu Ming simply said, "I don't mind. Although you are a couple, don't worry, I will definitely give you the private space you deserve. You can talk about any inconvenient things in life."

Before Yu Zibai could speak, Jian Chu became a little furious: "Who told you that we are a couple!"

At this moment, even Mu Nan looked at the two of them with doubts on his face: "Aren't you?"