Chapter 5: Doubts

Jessica chuckled, saying: "Perhaps it's due to concerns about food safety, wanting a thorough disinfection?"

"Not necessarily. I read in the newspaper that the intruder clearly had a distinct purpose; he did not go to the hospital's cash storage area, nor did he damage any facilities. Those few who were knocked unconscious didn't even catch a glimpse of him." Lin Yan set down his coffee cup and folded the newspaper. "He stole the hospital's ultraviolet sterilizer—what on earth is the use of that?"

He did not finish his sentence. Lin Feng made a sharp turn, nearly throwing him off the car. Gripping the window, he was both anxious and angry, watching Lin Feng, who seemed indifferent, with a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth. For a moment, he truly believed he was merely having a nightmare. That was Lin Feng, his sister; how could she possibly be so unconcerned as to shoot and kill two people like a cold-blooded killer in a movie?

Upon arriving at the car rental agency, she insisted on waking the owner, who was still asleep, and paid to rent the Jeep. She had originally intended to find a sturdy vehicle like a Hummer, but such cars are not very common in the United States now, and they are extremely fuel-inefficient. Never mind, those monsters only come out at night, and she had no intention of engaging in a prolonged battle with them. Renting a car was merely for the convenience of traveling.

After she finished speaking, she slammed the door in Lin Yan's face, and thereafter pretended not to hear him no matter how much he knocked. Lin Yan did not dare to actually break down the door, even though he found Lin Feng's behavior very strange and could not immediately associate it with murder or hospital theft. He could only speculate that Lin Feng might know something but was unwilling to reveal it.

Recently, strange occurrences have been happening one after another, with deaths and thefts in the hospital. This town used to be very peaceful; I don't know..." Lin Yan said, shaking his head and glancing at Lin Feng, but then he found his own thoughts quite amusing. "Sister, how could that be? When she was at home, she didn't even dare to kill a chicken.

After filling up the gas at the station, Lin Feng went to prepare some essential tools for car repairs and a spare tire. She drove back to Lin Yan's apartment, where no one was inside. She went upstairs to bring down the modified ultraviolet sterilizer, tossing it onto the back seat of the car. While she was checking it, Lin Yan came running towards her, panting heavily from the other end of the street.

Jessica did not truly harbor any resentment towards Lin Feng, after all, Lin Feng did not live with her; she merely spoke a few casual words. After a few moments, she was cheered up by Lin Yan and left for class with her bag. Lin Yan tidied up the table, thought for a moment, and ultimately decided to go upstairs. There was no need for excessive formalities between him and Lin Feng, so he simply knocked on the door. However, upon trying to open it, he discovered it was actually locked, and his expression darkened; he was unaware that Lin Feng had a habit of locking the door.

"Wait a moment, I think you must be crazy!" Lin Yan had just finished saying this when suddenly the ground began to shake violently, without any warning. Countless small fireballs fell from the sky, accompanied by a terrifying howling sound, crashing down with a series of pops and bangs, one of which nearly struck their vehicle. Fortunately, it lasted no more than a few seconds, and this bizarre phenomenon during the day came to an end. In an instant, many cars parked by the roadside set off their alarms, and everywhere there were screams and exclamations. Countless people rushed out of buildings, pointing at the suddenly darkened sky. Lin Yan was so frightened that he forgot what he wanted to say, looking around in panic, "What happened, what's going on, is it a meteor?"

Listen, sister, I don't know what happened to you, but you better turn yourself in to the police

Lin Feng's expressionless face: "You don't need to worry about this."

In other words, she has less than 24 hours to prepare everything, how frustrating!

"Yes, I killed someone. It might be the local gang that has been following me all the way back," Lin Feng said casually. Lin Yan looked at her as if she were an alien.

Lin Feng had also considered whether to disclose this matter to him in advance, so that he could be mentally prepared. However, upon further reflection, he dismissed this idea. First, normal people would not believe such an absurd thing; second, even if they did believe it, given Lin Yan's personality, he would most likely suggest reporting it to the government, which would certainly have a solution. Perhaps he would even go door to door, persuading everyone to evacuate quickly. Lin Feng did not want to attract such unnecessary trouble

Lin Feng in the room was intently searching for the local police resources and some necessary information from https://mhetushucom.com. Upon hearing this, he did not turn his head and replied, "I’m sorry, I’m very tired. Can we talk about it tomorrow?"

She has just killed a local gang member. Although it was done very cleanly, clues can still be traced back to the vendor, and it is likely that she has already been targeted. She does not want to get involved in this trouble for the time being, and unless absolutely necessary, she prefers not to escalate the situation. Therefore, it is best for her to stay at home today and thoroughly research some materials and maps. By the way, remember to download a backup GPS map. There won't be any place for her to go online later. So, it is best for her to stay at home today and thoroughly research some materials and maps. By the way, remember to download a backup GPS map. There won't be any place for her to go online later.

Even though Lin Feng remained calm, he couldn't help but laugh at those words. He pushed Lin Yan's shoulder in annoyance, but the young man, who was a head taller than her, actually stumbled back several steps. He touched his shoulder in astonishment and said, "Heavens, have you taken a strength-enhancing pill?"

At this moment, there are only 13 hours and 23 minutes left until everything begins

Lin Feng irritably closed his laptop, kicked the disassembled ultraviolet sterilizer under the bed, tucked his gun into the small of his back, and took a few steps to open the door: "Since you know we are siblings, then you should understand that whatever I do is for your own good. You will understand in due time"

In the speeding car, Lin Yan was in a daze for a long time, finally regaining some composure, but his voice trembled as he spoke: "You killed someone!"

"Hey, what's going on with Ben? She doesn't look anything like the way you described her," Jessica complained with a frown as she watched her walk away. "Don't you think she's been incredibly cold towards me? Damn it, I've been trying to be friendly, but she hasn't even looked at me properly since we met!"

"How could I possibly ignore this! You are my sister!" After Lin Yan called out, he covered his mouth and cautiously looked at her, "Could it be that you experienced some kind of provocation back home and want to come out to take revenge on society—"

Renting a car was not sufficient; according to her plan, she stole another car and loaded it with enough food and water to last for several days. Lin Feng parked the car in an unfinished underground garage at a construction site, believing that it would not be discovered for the time being

Perhaps it was those guys who got drunk at hetushu.com, feeling bored and causing a ruckus, looking for some fun, Lin Feng replied

Lin Feng looked at him, about to respond, when suddenly his expression changed, and he shouted, "Get down!" Lin Yan, still in a daze, did not react in time. Lin Feng dashed forward, pressed his head down to the ground, and with one hand reached to his lower back to draw his gun. With two shots, the two men hiding behind the house fell to the ground without making a sound; one was holding a gun, while the other had his hand still inside his clothing, unable to draw his weapon in time. With one hand already reaching to his lower back to draw his gun, two shots rang out, and the two men hiding behind the house fell to the ground without making a sound; one was holding a gun, while the other had his hand still inside his clothing, unable to draw his weapon in time.

"It seems that there was a theft at that hospital in the west of the city last night, and several security guards and nurses were injured. I don't know who did it," Jessica shrugged, wearing an expression of confusion. "God, I really don't understand what is worth stealing in a hospital. It is well known that there isn't much money there."

"What are you doing with the gun?" Lin Yan said, a bit agitated, as he anxiously tugged at his hair. "I... I don't understand, what do you need the gun for?"

Early in the morning, Lin Feng got up. Hearing no noise outside, she quietly dressed and went downstairs. She saw Lin Yan, who was still snoring on the living room sofa, shook her head, and then left the house.

She remembers that something resembling a meteor fell a dozen hours before the disaster broke out, and then began a terrifying journey akin to hell. In the country, signs started to appear in the early hours of January 1, but in the United States, it should have been around noon on the 31st!

Lin Yanyi was taken aback, his eyes wide with disbelief: "Sister, what do you mean by saying this? Did you really do something? By the way, my handgun!"

"Aren't you all going to class today?" Lin Feng's voice interrupted his thoughts. Lin Yan came back to his senses and hurriedly replied, "Jessica has class, but I don't. Sister, since you arrived, I haven't had the chance to take you out for a proper stroll. How about we go out for a walk together today?"

"Police? Do not worry about them; soon they will be too preoccupied with their own affairs," Lin Feng replied coldly

Lin Feng had finished his breakfast and said softly, "No, thank you. I still feel a bit unwell and do not want to go out"

Lin Yan gently stroked her golden hair and kissed the top of her head, saying, "It's alright, darling, I will talk to her. It is indeed a bit strange; she wasn't like this before"

"Yan, may I use your computer for a bit? I just want to play some games," Lin Feng said as he pushed the chair aside and stood up, not waiting for a response before turning around and leaving.

But, sister, what exactly happened? Ever since you arrived, I have felt that something is being kept from me. You have never come over so suddenly without even saying hello, and it seems that you have changed a lot.

Lin Feng was very clear that she had completely changed from beginning to end; it would not be an exaggeration to say she had become another person. Jessica, having only recently met her, might not notice, but how could her younger brother, who had grown up with her, be unaware? Moreover, Lin Feng had not deliberately concealed anything. Lin Yan was not a fool; with just a little thought about her strange behavior in recent days, he could immediately discern something was amiss

Lin Yan was completely stunned, lying on the ground for at least ten seconds before regaining his senses. When he looked up, he saw Lin Feng nonchalantly putting away his handgun and going over to rummage through the two corpses, retrieving two more handguns to keep for himself. Almost driven to madness, he was at a loss for words, speechless.

Regardless of the situation, traffic on the road had nearly come to a standstill. Lin Feng simply drove the car directly onto the sidewalk, causing pedestrians to scatter in fear. Lin Yan shouted at her in disbelief: "What are you doing? Are you crazy?"

Good morning, what is it? Why does everyone have such a serious expression? What has happened now

It is already December 30

Lin Yan was still scratching his head, repeatedly uttering the same phrase: "What have you done, what have you done!" Lin Feng, too lazy to engage in further conversation, directly grabbed him by the collar and dragged him into the car. With a press of the accelerator, they sped away, leaving behind two corpses and terrified neighbors who witnessed the entire scene from their windows. Many were busy dialing 911 to report the incident

Lin Feng had already put away the gun and jumped into the car, gesturing to him: "Get in, someone must have already reported it."

No, Yan, you will soon know that the whole world is about to go crazy, this is just the beginning

***

"It's fine, I'm okay," Lin Feng said impatiently as he glanced at his watch. "In two days, you'll understand what this is all about. In any case, I won't harm you."

Lin Feng responded with a peculiar smile

Lin Feng sat down nonchalantly, not ignoring Lin Yan's expression of wanting to speak but hesitating. He must have checked under the bed and discovered that the handgun was missing, yet he was unclear about why she had taken it and was probably hesitating whether to ask. Lin Feng chuckled inwardly; this younger brother of hers had not changed at all, remaining indecisive from childhood to adulthood. If it were anyone else, she would have discarded them like trash, but who could blame him for being her family, the only brother she was blood-related to in the world. She had vowed on the day their parents passed away to take care of him for life. She had failed to do so last time, but this time she must strive to fulfill that vow.

God, oh, heavens, what have you done! What have you done!

Lin Feng's face was ashen, and the road was damaged in several places, with a few spots still burning. Pits of various sizes were scattered all over the ground, some still emitting wisps of smoke. She slammed her fist on the steering wheel, cursed, and pressed the accelerator, ignoring the flames that had not been extinguished, as she sped madly towards the commercial district

She forgot that there is also the issue of time difference

"Yes, I took it," Lin Feng admitted candidly

That night, Lin Feng excused herself, saying she was tired and went upstairs to sleep. Lin Yan looked at her with an extremely puzzled expression, but she pretended not to see. The next morning, when she came downstairs for breakfast, Jessica was sitting at the dining table, spreading butter on her bread with a knife, while Lin Yan was drinking coffee and reading the newspaper. Upon seeing her come down, both of them coincidentally greeted each other with a "good morning".

Where have you been! I have been looking for you everywhere

Sister, I would like to talk to you, is that alright

The entire day of the 29th passed quietly, with Lin Yanzhan anxiously guarding the house, fearing that Lin Feng might do something reckless and take to the streets with a handgun. Lin Feng, indifferent to him, stayed in his room, transferring all the gathered data and maps into the PDA he had brought. He also rented an off-road jeep from a car dealership in the small town online, agreeing to pick it up the next day

From behind the door, Lin Yan expressed his dissatisfaction, stating that the doubts in his heart had more than doubled due to her evasive attitude. He persistently knocked on the door, saying, "We are siblings; I do not want anything to be kept from me."

But where did his pistol go? ... I remember that on the first day my sister came, she asked him if he had a gun. Could it be that ...