Penguin Chat:
12:45
Wang Xiaoxin: "Ah, I'm also feeling frustrated. I don't know when this communication will cut off. It'll likely be the internet first, then the signal. It's a shame neither of us are ham radio enthusiasts. Otherwise, we could have set up a radio station to stay in touch. For now, I don't have any plans. I'll tidy up the rooftop, dry some meat, read some gardening guides, and plant some potatoes and tomatoes. Also, I just checked the rooftop and saw survivors in two units in the building opposite mine. They've hung a lot of things on their security grills. I don't know how to contact them yet. How about your side?"
12:47
Lin Yuan: When I went out to clear zombies, a survivor from the opposite building also came out to clear zombies. She's a skilled archer and helped me take down one. You know my building is a V-shaped interconnected building, and the rooftops are connected. So, we made contact. Her father is a police officer, their family upbringing is good, and she's a nice person. I'm actually leaning on her for support, hahaha.
12:48
Wang Xiaoxin: "Heh, her? I found the key point."
12:49
Lin Yuan: "Hahaha, she's a girl, and a great beauty. How about it, envious?"
12:50
Wang Xiaoxin: "Help! I want a beautiful girl's closeness too!"
12:50
Lin Yuan: "Hey, don't say that. I haven't gotten close to her. We're teammates. She saved my life, and I saved hers. Hahaha, a bond forged in life and death." (kAnshu)
12:52
Wang Xiaoxin: "Still swallowed the scrambled eggs with tomatoes with tears."
Wang Xiaoxin: "Hahaha, I understand, I understand. Unity is strength! Next, I'll see if I can pry open the locks of the remaining two units on our floor. I knocked on the doors, and there were no shouts or sounds of collision inside. They must have gone out to work and haven't returned."
12:53
"Still swallowed the scrambled eggs with tomatoes with tears."
Lin Yuan: Replied, "Holy crap, immense willpower!"
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Lin Yuan: "Did you find the lock-picking techniques in the official materials?"
12:54
Wang Xiaoxin: "Exactly, exactly. Our electricity hasn't been cut off yet, only the water. My phone can still access information. Plus, I found two more power banks, so I can last even if the power goes out."
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Wang Xiaoxin: "Mainly, my floor doesn't have combination locks, so I can open them. I'll start studying them after eating."
12:55
Lin Yuan: "Holy crap?? Learned something new! I'll have to study this too. There aren't many combination locks here either."
Lin Yuan: "Materials are quite important. I suggest you organize and transcribe all the important information, especially since you don't have a solar power bank. It will be useful later when the power is out."
Lin Yuan: "Then we'll have to eat too. I just helped her sister get asthma medication, and she wants to treat me to a meal, hahaha."
12:56
Wang Xiaoxin: "Got it, got it. But Old Lin, you're such a beast, not even letting someone's sister off!"
12:57
Lin Yuan: "Nonsense, she's only 11 years old! I'm not that desperate."
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Lin Yuan: "Alright, alright, enough bragging. You be careful, especially with your stairwell sealed. I suggest you block off the stairwell entrance to prevent zombies from climbing up from below. Although we haven't found any zombies that can climb stairs yet, if they surge up en masse, they can pave their way up with their bodies. Also, the axe, learn it well. I don't recommend using it until you've mastered it; you might injure yourself."
12:58
Wang Xiaoxin: "Understood, understood. I'm eating too. This afternoon, I'll experience the thief profession."
12:58
Lin Yuan: "What nonsense are you talking about? What scholars do isn't called stealing, it's called borrowing!"
12:59
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Wang Xiaoxin: "Well said!"
"Who are you chatting with that you're so happy, your mouth is practically split to your ears," Wu Tian said, coming out of the kitchen with a basin of spicy boiled fish.
"Hahaha, my good friend. She has to go out and kill zombies today too. Fortunately, heaven protected us, and we're all still alive."
"A girl?" Wu Tian placed the fish on the table and gestured for Wu Mengyao to bring the cooked congee over.
"Yes, she's in Yuzhou. She just managed to connect their rooftop."
Connected?
Wu Tian said nothing, just silently gave a thumbs up.
Awesome!
Lunch was very enjoyable, especially for Wu Mengyao. Her stomach was bulging. She ate most of the fish, and the large basin of scrambled eggs with tomatoes was barely touched. To avoid waste, Lin Yuan and Wu Tian gritted their teeth and finished it.
The entire afternoon, Lin Yuan and the Wu sisters were busy clearing out the remaining supplies from the rooms.
The haul was considerable. From the remaining three rooms, they obtained about 60 jin of meat, with 42 jin being fresh meat stored in the freezer.
The remaining 18 jin were cured meat and sausages from the previous winter, all vacuum-sealed.
Lin Yuan was not stingy. He directly asked Wu Tian to take the 42 jin of fresh meat back to process into dried meat. He only took the cured meat and sausages.
He wasn't being swayed by infatuation or blinded by beauty. In the face of the apocalypse, he knew the importance of a good team. Giving the meat to Wu Tian to process was a sign of trust, and eating the dried meat together would strengthen their bond. Besides, his rooftop didn't have much space for drying, while her rooftop, after clearing out the plants, had plenty of room.
Wu Tian, who received the meat, was naturally extremely grateful. Food was a crucial resource for survival in the apocalypse.
The remaining items included rice, flour, oil, and salt. There were about 42 jin of various types of rice, about 20 jin of flour, about 50 jin of vegetable oil, and about 20 jin of animal fat. After setting aside what Wu Tian needed for curing the meat, there were still 12 bags of 250g edible salt.
There were 13 cans of various canned goods, 17 bags of instant noodles, 9 jin of various snacks (including nuts, red dates, and goji berries), 6 unopened barrels of bottled water, and 3 barrels that had been used with the water dispenser. There were also 6 bottles of various beverages and mineral water, averaging 550ml.
They found 3 emergency rescue kits, about 16 jin of data cables and fabric strips that could be used as ropes. In one of the homes, they found many tools: 5 tool hammers of various sizes, which could also be used as weapons if necessary; 1 45cm crowbar, the "Sword of Physics," a great find; 5 screwdrivers of various sizes, 16 wrenches of various sizes. They also found 3 boxes of screws in M2, M3, and M4 specifications, and one box of 5cm long iron nails.
What excited Lin Yuan the most wasn't the "Sword of Physics," but a Russian-made Igoos binoculars and two VBTER V8 walkie-talkies found in another apartment.
The child in this family seemed to be a military enthusiast. Not only did they have binoculars and walkie-talkies, but also a brand-new set of U.S. Navy SEAL combat gear, and two military daggers of different designs, whose country of origin was unclear but were very sharp. Lin Yuan didn't know if they were real. kAnshu伍.ξà
There were also 3 replica guns: a Type 192 5.8mm assault rifle, a CS/LS7 9mm submachine gun, and a modified Type 92 police pistol.
Good heavens, an entire airshow set!
The guns were very realistic. The stock of the Type 192 could be extended and retracted like the original. Furthermore, the grips, flashlights, lasers, and red dot sights added to the external rails of each gun were also high-quality replicas.
They were quite heavy, not like all plastic. If it weren't for the clearly fake magazines and barrels, Lin Yuan would have thought this guy was a terrorist.
However, all the equipment was new, but they couldn't find any other accessories like helmets, goggles, or headphones.
Could the rest still be on the way?
Moreover, the equipment was a bit jumbled: SEAL combat gear, Waviter walkie-talkies for formula racing, and new Chinese weapons.
A mixed bag, perhaps they just wanted to have some fun.
Shaking his head, he decided it was fine if he didn't find them. Even if they were on the way, they would always remain on the way. He couldn't do anything about it.
After searching the entire house, he couldn't find any steel BBs. He only found a pile of somewhat dry water beads and a registration form from a police station, indicating that this guy wasn't too much of a criminal.
The biggest gains today were the binoculars and the walkie-talkies. In such unstable communication conditions, having a walkie-talkie and binoculars was truly invaluable.
As for the remaining items, Lin Yuan didn't take them back. He simply collected the things he deemed useful into boxes and placed them in the living room for easy access.
He went home to organize his gains for the day.