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Even if the probability is low, it could still become a reality. I must be prepared for that. I began to stockpile food, water, and other essentials in my home. I also developed a detailed emergency plan, including escape routes and shelter options. My actions drew the attention of those around me, who looked at me strangely and even began to gossip.
"Look at that person; is he crazy?"
"Who knows? He must have been triggered by something."
"Ha! Just look at him; it's really ridiculous."
I didn't care about their comments. I knew that only those who were prepared could survive in the face of disaster. My family was my entire motivation. I had to protect them and keep them safe.
My neighbor, Zhao Gang, looked down on my actions even more. "Hmph, what a loser; getting scared over such trivial matters," Zhao Gang mocked me with a disdainful expression. "You should enjoy life while you can; why worry about uncertain things?" This was Zhao Gang's philosophy of life.
On February 14, 2023, a sudden disaster swept across the globe without any warning. At first, people only noticed some unusual temperature changes until both the Earth's revolution and rotation began to show abnormalities, prompting them to realize the seriousness of the situation. Major observatories urgently issued announcements stating that there had been significant changes in Earth's orbit, creating unprecedented gravitational waves that caused both the Earth's rotation and revolution to stop simultaneously.
Soon after, various doomsday theories began to circulate online, with some claiming that the end of the world was imminent and humanity was on the brink of extinction. Panic spread quickly, and social order began to collapse. Fortunately, my family had prepared in advance and temporarily avoided the crisis. The four of us—my parents, my younger brother, and I—were at home, observing the situation outside.
Meanwhile, the Zhao family next door found themselves in trouble.
“Mom, I’m hungry!” Zhao Gang's son shouted loudly.
“What do you want to eat? What time is it now? Do you still have the mood to eat?” Zhao Gang's mother scolded.
“Mom, I don’t want it to be like this either, but I’m really very hungry,” Zhao Gang's son continued to complain.
“Enough! Everyone shut up!” Zhao Gang finally couldn’t hold back and yelled.
For a moment, the room fell into silence.
Zhao Gang looked at his chaotic family and felt a wave of frustration.
He realized how foolish he had been to mock and belittle Lin Hao before.
“Honey, what should we do now?” Zhao Gang's wife asked.
Zhao Gang sighed and said, “If I had known it would come to this, I should have listened to Lin Hao and prepared more.”
“So what do we do now?” Zhao Gang's son asked.
Zhao Gang hesitated for a moment and ultimately decided to seek help from Lin Hao. He went to my front door and knocked.
“Who is it?” I asked cautiously.
“It’s me, Zhao Gang,” Zhao Gang replied awkwardly.
I opened the door, looked at him, and asked, “What’s the matter?”
Zhao Gang hesitated for a while before finally speaking up, “Lin Hao, I know we’ve had many disagreements in the past, but the situation is different now. I’d like to ask for your help.”
I looked at Zhao Gang and felt a bit hesitant. On one hand, I was dissatisfied with his previous arrogant attitude; on the other hand, I couldn’t bear to see his family suffer.
“How are things for you right now?” I asked.
A hint of shame appeared on Zhao Gang's face as he said, “Not optimistic at all; there’s hardly anything to eat at home, and the kids are starving.”
I thought for a moment and said, “How about this? Let me discuss it with my parents first and see if we can help you.”
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