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In the basement apartment, the space was cramped, with a door sealed shut and almost no other exit. Outside, the deafening sound of explosions echoed, and flickering orange flames seeped through the cracks of the door, casting an eerie glow that was quite frightening. Uncle Luo shouted loudly to silence the commotion, pulling out some sealing tape to cover the gaps in the door.
Little Yun clung tightly to her mother while her father held onto her sister Feng. Many eyes were on Uncle Luo; he was the head of this household, and their future sustenance depended on his decisions.
Some could not endure the dark and damp atmosphere of the basement. After a few minutes of quiet, a middle-aged man broke the silence, shouting, "I want to get out!" He looked fierce, resembling an escaped convict with a menacing glare and an unfriendly expression.
Uncle Luo had likely anticipated this man’s behavior. As he approached the door, Uncle Luo suddenly raised an old hunting rifle and shouted at him, "Try taking another step!"
The man hesitated, wary of Uncle Luo's gun, slowly backing down but his eyes filled with hatred as he glared at Uncle Luo from time to time.
Xiao Yun's father quietly warned Uncle Luo that this man was trouble and advised him to be cautious.
Later on, a death incident indeed occurred in the basement apartment.
Initially, it stemmed from Uncle Luo's distribution of food, which left many dissatisfied. They were hungry and began to bully the weaker members for their rations.
There were over ten people seeking refuge here. Without that hunting rifle to maintain order, it was uncertain how they would control the increasingly dire situation in the basement apartment.
Providing for so many people's needs each day was no easy task. Uncle Luo felt overwhelmed and began to focus on conserving resources. Adults could endure hardship; he wanted to save what little they had for the children.
The group appeared listless; their once plump faces had become gaunt after days of hardship. In this difficult time, they anxiously awaited rescue. Accustomed to high-tech comforts, they found it unbearable to stay in a dimly lit basement for weeks, causing their temperaments to shift dramatically.
The ground above continued to collapse intermittently, with rumbling sounds shaking the pillars of the basement as if it might cave in at any moment. This created a sense of unease, especially for that one restless individual who became increasingly paranoid and irritable, finding fault with everyone around him.
No one dared approach him; he always brandished a shiny knife, scrutinizing everyone with an unsettling gaze that made those he looked at feel anxious.
Some privately suggested to Uncle Luo that they should eliminate this man since he posed a threat to everyone's safety. Moreover, getting rid of one more mouth would reduce their food consumption.
Uncle Luo hesitated; while their arguments made sense, this man was still human—a living being. How could he bring himself to take a life?
However, instead of eliminating him, Uncle Luo soon found himself nearly falling victim to his treachery.
At midnight, someone succumbed to exhaustion and fell asleep despite their fears. In a heavy slumber brought on by fatigue, Uncle Luo leaned against a wooden cabinet after settling his son down and drifted off as well.
Xiao Yun's father had a habit of waking during the night; combined with the dreadful conditions here, he often suffered from insomnia. After failing to sleep again, he got up for a bathroom break. As he passed by where Uncle Luo rested, he suddenly saw that man holding his knife, preparing to stab someone.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Xiao Yun's Dad shouted, startling the guy into turning and running away. Uncle Luo, half-asleep, was also jolted awake, and in an instant, everyone surrounded that vicious and desperate fellow.
Terrified, he dashed out from his hiding spot, recklessly charging toward the door. In a frenzy, he clawed at the iron gate... it swung open with a creak, a sliver of blinding light flooding in. It was over... all their efforts wasted...
Uncle Luo desperately hugged Xiao Yun, pulling her and his son into the foul-smelling pit. This was the pit of the Basement Apartment, lacking proper ventilation but miraculously saving their lives.
The stench filled the entire pit; they couldn't and didn't dare to let it out. The entrance was secured by a heavy door. Xiao Yun's parents were outside, having been attacked by the radiation dust.
After some time, it became impossible to tell day from night until a rescue team finally arrived. They found the Basement Apartment and discovered the bodies of Xiao Yun's parents along with some innocent victims.
The rescue team brought protective gear for Uncle Luo to wear; by then, the three children had already slipped into unconsciousness.
Hearing this, Yunqi was speechless... Yes! She had cried day and night for her dad and mom. After that, she remembered nothing until she woke up to find only Uncle Luo and Ronnie beside her.
"Uncle Luo, I don't blame you. Mom and Dad would understand too; if it weren't for you, my sister and I would have been dead long ago."
The old man's withered lips curled into a serene smile as he slowly closed his eyes—finally at peace.
Ronnie entered and bowed deeply to the old man...
At that moment, another question arose in Xiao Yun's mind: who had saved them during the Abnormal Humanoid outbreak? Perhaps only her sister Feng knew the answer.
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Feng couldn't sleep; the small vessel had already left Area A5 and was getting closer to her sister. Eager to return home, she gazed at the twinkling stars in the night sky and exclaimed joyfully, "Look at the stars..."
Waking up, Plum Blossom Rain heard Feng's excited shout and scoffed quietly, muttering under her breath, "Toad, just a toad..." After nearly breaking her nose last time, it still throbbed slightly. Now, even when cursing, she dared not raise her voice.
Xiao Qiang feigned sleep but remained uneasy about the two girls. At the slightest noise, he quickly opened his eyes to check on them. Were they about to start fighting again? Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed movement beside him; turning slightly to look closer revealed that he seemed to be sleeping.
She deliberately leaned closer to Xiao Qiang and whispered in his ear, "Hey there, handsome, where are we headed?"
Feng heard Plum Blossom Rain speaking; originally facing away from her, she turned just in time to see Plum Blossom Rain trying...
"Truly shameless."
Plum Blossom Rain casually touched her nose, swayed her slender waist, and spoke in a provocative tone, "Even if I'm shameless, I have my assets. Do you?"
"Hmph, what does having assets matter if the other party isn't willing?" Feng exhaled a breath of pent-up frustration from his chest, too lazy to engage further, and turned his back to her again.
Xiao Qiang was truly annoyed; the more the two women acted this way, the stronger his longing for Lin Yu became.
The dark riverbank obscured the surroundings, but Feng knew this was the only path leading to the cave.
The miniature vessel transformed into a car, which seemed to have become a regular occurrence. The three of them sat inside the vehicle, and to prevent the two women from continuing their quarrel, Feng chose to sit next to Xiao Qiang.
"You lead the way." Xiao Qiang's words somewhat dampened Feng's spirits. He had thought she called him over because she liked him, but now she wanted him to take the lead? Frustrating!
In the pitch-black night, a car approached from afar, racing through the desolate area filled with wasteland and caves—an area heavily polluted. It was precisely because this was a heavily polluted zone that no Abnormal Humanoid dared to invade; those who lived here had gradually evolved into something akin to cave dwellers. A return to primitivism! They had grown accustomed to the caves and felt unsafe outside of them.
A hundred meters away from the cave stood a high observation post. Inside the post was a single man who also had an interest in Feng; he had noticed two beams of blinding light approaching them from the direction of radioactive expansion in the distance.
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