Lin Yuan was still a bit worried about cat hair triggering asthma, so he brought the cat over when Wu Mengyao was about to take off her mask. Miraculously, the cat seemed to understand, sitting quietly on Lin Yuan's lap, waiting to be fed.
He cut open the foil bag, and the aroma of grilled fish wafted out.
After serving fish to the three people and the cat, he didn't say a word and started eating. With delicious food before them, wasting even a second was disrespectful to themselves.
"Damn, this taste is incredible! Lao Wu's cooking is no worse than mine!"
"Oh."
"Lin Yuan Ge Ge, you can cook too?!! I want to eat what you make tomorrow!"
"Meow meow meow meow meow! (This fish is so hot, it smells so good, but only being able to look and not eat is torture.)"
Except for the fish, everyone was happy with the meal tonight.
Knowing she had been a bit mischievous tonight, Wu Mengyao volunteered to wash the dishes, diligently wiping them with a paper towel.
Wu Tian was busy cradling and stroking the cat. The sisters had even given it a name: Peppa.
The sun had completely set, but there was still some light left in the sky. It was already 7:30, and Lin Yuan took out his phone to call his parents.
"..."
"Alright, alright, I get it, Mom. You, Dad, and Uncle, pay attention to safety. I don't know if this virus affects animals yet, so reinforce the house. And keep an eye on Dad, tell him not to go out unnecessarily, it's too dangerous!"
Lin Shouyi was displeased and snatched the phone to curse:
"Hey, you little brat, you're lecturing your dad now? Don't I know what I'm doing? Oh, wifey, don't hit me, don't hit me."
"Go stand guard! Your son is worried about you, and you don't appreciate it. What kind of father are you?" Obviously, Lin's mother had taken control of the conversation, and the laughter of their uncle and granddaughter could be heard.
It seemed everyone was eating.
"Hey Mom, let me talk to Uncle."
"Okay, you haven't seen your uncle in a while."
A few seconds later, Lin Yuan's uncle's voice rang out.
"Hey, Xiao Yuan'er, can you hear your uncle's voice?"
"I can hear you, I can hear you..."
"..."
"Hahaha, Uncle, stop teasing me. You and Dad, be careful when you go out."
"Xiao Yuan, don't worry. Your uncle doesn't know anything else besides farming and fighting. I must protect your parents, Xiao Qing'er, and the two children you just rescued."
"Alright, alright, that's it then. The broadcast is about to start, let's listen to it first."
Lin's mother took the phone and said a few more words before hanging up.
The communication signal was about to be cut off.
Although the conversation was barely audible, there was a lot of static. It should only last another day or two.
"How are your parents?" Wu Tian asked without looking back, fiddling with the radio.
"Nothing much, just the usual. They haven't rescued anyone yet and are still collecting supplies. Our village is gone, only my dad, my uncle, and their families are still alive. The other uncles didn't make it."
Wu Tian pulled out the antenna, tuned to the corresponding channel, and adjusted the volume. "My relatives are in a similar situation to yours. Only a cousin and a nephew are still alive; I can't reach the others."
He sighed, "Don't think too much about it. Communications will be cut off in a day or two, and then it'll just be the three of us. These two buildings have been silent except for the roars at night, and no one is hanging anything outside. It's likely, alas."
"Let's think about what to do next."
Leaning his head on his hand, Wu Tian didn't seem to be thinking about anything in particular. "Let's listen to the broadcast first. Mengyao, come over and listen to the broadcast."
"Coming, coming! I still need to wipe the chopsticks!"
They all brought their own bowls and chopsticks, thinking they would just switch to a new set if they felt they weren't clean. With so many rooms, there were enough bowls and chopsticks.
At this moment, a familiar voice sounded from the radio.
"Dear fellow survivors, at 8 o'clock, the latest news from the China Anti-Biochemical Command Center will be broadcast. Please ensure your surroundings are safe, wear headphones, or lower the volume to avoid attracting the attention of infected individuals. Repeat, please wear headphones or lower the volume..."
"Next, we will broadcast the latest situation in the major safe zones.
I. Today, our Shanghai Songgang Safe Zone was attacked by a large horde of zombies. Due to timely satellite observation, the safe zone's defense forces made an emergency withdrawal and concealed themselves. This zombie attack did not result in any casualties. Currently, the zombie horde is dispersing, and the defense forces are gradually reoccupying the safe zone.
II. Today, our naval fleet has completed its reassembly, recapturing 13 main infected warships. The remaining infected warships have been cleared, and they are undergoing inspection and personnel arrangements at the deep-water port of the Liaozhou Peninsula Safe Zone. Thus, all main vessels of our naval fleet have been recaptured.
III. Today, all of our safe zones have completed helicopter reassembly, recovering and repairing 672 helicopters, including Yun Zhi 8, Yun Zhi 10, and Wu Zhi 10. The total number of helicopters in all our safe zones is currently 1507, with 1003 helicopter pilots. Efforts are underway to find more helicopters and train pilots.
IV. According to the orders of the China Anti-Biochemical Command Center, the major safe zones will begin rescue operations at 7 a.m. the day after tomorrow, without delay!
V. As directed by the China Anti-Biochemical Command Center, leaders of each base are cooperating with the deployment. The five major military bases are rapidly mobilizing to occupy target military factories, food production bases, and other material production sites. They will open military railways, military airports, and civilian airports, and weapon and ammunition depots. Logistics support for all major safe zones will be completed within half a month.
VI. The resettlement of affected residents in all major safe zones has been completed, basic material production lines have been restarted, suitable planting areas around the safe zones are being explored, and various supplies are being steadily collected according to plan. The current public security is good, and people's enthusiasm for production is high.
The above is the situation in the major safe zones. The broadcast is complete. Next, we will broadcast the latest research results from the National Virus Research Group.
I. According to the latest research, fungal spores remaining in the human body without mutation have a positive effect on the human body. Fellow survivors should, under conditions that permit, consume a reasonable diet and exercise appropriately according to national guidelines, which will aid the body in absorbing fungal spores. Do not give up on yourselves; do not overeat, as it harms yourself and others.
II. According to comprehensive research, the positive effects of fungal spores remaining in the human body are as follows: cardiopulmonary function increased by approximately 13.4% - 41.3%, muscle strength and density increased by approximately 14.7% - 54.6%, bone density and shear strength increased by approximately 7.2% - 10.8%, metabolic rate (i.e., wound healing speed) increased by approximately 16.5% - 23.2%, nerve reaction speed increased by approximately 12.3% - 67.4%, neuron count and transmission speed (i.e., thinking speed) increased by approximately 1.2% - 3.7%, vision improved significantly, and immunity, hearing, smell, and touch increased by no more than 0.9%.
III. The extent of improvement in the above physical qualities is capped, depending on each individual's physical condition, exercise, and dietary intake. It is not excluded that some survivors may exceed the critical value. However, according to data analysis, even if the critical value is exceeded, humans still cannot physically withstand a handgun or rifle with standard caliber full-power ammunition, nor can they be immune to zombie infection or effectively combat high-risk parasites, bacteria, and viruses. Therefore, all survivors must remain extremely cautious, be responsible for their own safety, and also for the safety of their family and companions. Do not act recklessly or bully the weak!
IV. The mutation degree of infected individuals has intensified. Most infected individuals have developed special green-like mutated bodies at different locations on their bodies, composed of a secondary evolved mutant strain with fungal characteristics. These have the ability to convert energy and absorb solar energy. Fellow compatriots, zombies will no longer die out due to lack of food; they will become walking man-eating monsters. We must be mentally prepared.
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