Chapter 4, The Modification Begins

All the plane tickets for the next three days have surprisingly sold out, regardless of the departure and arrival locations. The only tickets available are those for after the apocalypse. This cannot possibly be a coincidence

He spent several hundred dollars on this map, which is not as detailed as those available on free map software

Jiang Zhuying seemed to not quite understand why it was meaningless to be just one day late, but she did not ask anything. Instead, after thinking for a moment, she said: "Train! How about I book a train ticket!"

There is none, all is gone," Jiang Zhuying said

It took a total of three days, and all the materials were gathered, filling the aisle and seats of the minibus. When the last item was placed inside, Jiang Liushi felt a great weight lifted from his heart

Beep beep beep

The time required for the modification is quite long, and Jiang Liushi cannot possibly stay in the car and keep an eye on it the entire time. He simply sat curiously in the driver's seat for a while and noticed that some of the materials inexplicably disappeared after a while; apart from that, there seemed to be nothing particularly noteworthy. After that, he got out of the car.

Casually searching for one city after another, the rivers and stones continue to flow in succession, and my heart sinks deeper and deeper.

Whenever he has free time, he keeps calling his sister, but her phone has always shown as turned off. Now she has finally returned the call!

Wherever he looked, the data and situation regarding the minibus immediately came to mind

Having sensed the seriousness in Jiang Liushi's tone, Jiang Zhuying also felt that her brother must have something important to discuss, so she immediately suppressed her laughter and replied softly, "Brother, please go ahead."

No need for that." Jiang Liushi said once more

"At that time, it would have no meaning." Jiang Liushi said

However, Jiang Liushi does not care about how others perceive him; even if they find it strange, they could never associate it with its true purpose

Jiang Liu Shi felt as if the steering wheel in his hands suddenly possessed a strange power, as if it were vibrating slightly on its own

The overall condition of the minibus is: base vehicle (standard type), awaiting modification

What does it mean that there is nothing left? Jiang Liushi was taken aback, suddenly feeling a sense of foreboding. He began to furiously type on the keyboard, opening the website to purchase plane tickets

Hello

Jiang Liu Shi stood outside and, upon finding nothing suspicious, felt relieved and returned home

Suddenly, the structure of the minibus was clearly projected in his mind, as if he had gained a special "eye" for scanning the minibus.

Now that the money has been almost spent, the preparations for Jiang Liushi are also nearly complete

Jiang Zhuying sensed that Jiang Liushi's tone seemed rather strange, making her feel somewhat flustered.

Hello, brother, what is the matter that you are in such a hurry? I just got off the car. Let me tell you, this inspection trip was quite thrilling. We went to a mountain village that has the custom of cave burials...

The minibus has now begun its modifications, and Jiang Liushi is also busy. While continuously calling his sister on his mobile phone, he is searching online for various survival knowledge, including wilderness survival and basic first aid skills, as well as what medications to take for common illnesses, and maps of the surrounding area.

Over the past three days, he has been running around tirelessly, almost covering the entire Jiangbei City. Perhaps due to the fact that this is the first modification, the materials required are exceedingly diverse and numerous, almost touching upon every aspect.

"Xiao Ying, now listen carefully to every word your brother says," Jiang Liushi said. "Do not return to the dormitory; find a place with few people, whether it be a hotel apartment or a rental house, preferably one with good security and a bit secluded. Then buy as much drinking water as possible, some medicines, daily necessities, and food! Charge your phone fully, and charge several power banks as well, even though we don't know if the phone will be useful by then... Remember to lock the door from the inside, do not go out again, and wait for me!" Charge your phone fully, and charge several power banks as well, even though we don't know if the phone will be useful by then... Remember to lock the door from the inside, do not go out again, and wait for me!

"What about tomorrow? And the day after tomorrow? If it really doesn't work, you can take a connecting flight, regardless of how much it costs," Jiang Liushi said.

At the same time, Jiang Liu Shi was also paying attention to the news and the developments in Jiangbei City. He found that, as he had suspected, the number of prominent figures appearing in the news was decreasing. Although everything on the streets seemed normal, he had a sense of an undercurrent stirring beneath the surface

No need! Jiang Liushi said

If at that time she happens to be stuck in traffic, Jiang Zhuying will undoubtedly die

Brother, shall I buy it for three days later?

The modification has begun, and the completion time is set for seventy-two hours from now. The countdown starts now. The vehicle will be inoperable until the modification is completed. ... The modification details include: ...

The materials have been confirmed to be complete. Shall we proceed with the modifications

The school had just parted ways with the students and teachers from the inspection team and was preparing to return to the dormitory. The phone was out of battery, but it was charged a little in the car before it was turned on, allowing me to see the message you left. Although Jiang Zhuying is quite mischievous, as soon as she realizes the seriousness of the situation, she immediately becomes obedient and compliant, and with a clear mind, she quickly explains her current situation in full.

Let us begin... Jiang Liushi drew all the curtains and then took a seat in the driver's seat. After steadying his breath, he grasped the steering wheel with both hands

The boss does not wish to refrain from selling, but rather aims to sell at a high price. He is pleased to have earned this five hundred now, but by the time a week has passed, he will realize that the money will not be of much use.

Xiaoying, the end of the world is approaching

"Alright, brother, please wait a moment." After a while, Jiang Zhuying's voice sounded, "Brother, there are no tickets left."

"You no longer need to return to the dormitory; book a flight back immediately," said Jiang Liushi.

With the money lent to him by Li Yuxin, Jiang Liushi immediately began his procurement activities. For some items that could not be purchased online, he even made a special trip to the market. The most frustrating part was that one of the materials was not available even in the market, and in the end, he had to go to an auto parts factory to source it.

Jiang Liu Shi's hand struck the keyboard twice, and then he said in a low voice: "No need, the train tickets can no longer be purchased."

First, it is uncertain what the conditions on the road are. Secondly, even if the roads are passable, it will still take Jiang Zhuying more than two days to return. Additionally, with all trains and planes paralyzed, the likelihood of traffic congestion is very high

Jiang Liu interrupted his sister's somewhat playful words and said loudly

In these three days, Jiang Liushi has not gone to school again. With the end of the world approaching, what is the point of attending school?

Initially, the boss was unwilling to sell, but in the end, Jiang Liushi gritted his teeth and added an extra 500 on top of the original price, finally managing to acquire it, albeit second-hand. As he was leaving, he noticed the boss rubbing his fingers together and carefully counting the money, to which Jiang Liushi could only shake his head silently

However, Jiang Liushi soon calmed down, realizing that panic would only infect Jiang Liuying. He asked, "Xiaoying, where are you now?"

"Brother, wait a moment, I will go to the bus station to inquire, or we could also hire a car," Jiang Zhuying said

Although she still does not understand why Jiang Liushi behaves this way, ever since her parents passed away, it has always been Jiang Liushi who has taken care of her. Even though Jiang Zhuying may occasionally have minor disputes with Jiang Liushi, when it comes to critical moments, she unconditionally listens to Jiang Liushi and regards him as her pillar of support

Train tickets for the next three days are also completely sold out

Finally caught up

Jiang Liu Shi was unaware of the extent to which he could prepare, but anything mentioned in the posts that he found useful, as well as anything he could think of himself, he was preparing for

The river flows, and the stone has specifically downloaded the national map onto the tablet, allowing for use even without internet access. The map clearly marks almost all points, from small shops to various large factories, from national highways to some rural roads, all clearly indicated

Jiang Zhuying, do not speak for now! First, listen to what I have to say!

The phone rang, and Jiang Liushi quickly looked over. Upon seeing the caller ID, he immediately displayed a look of surprise

Jiang Liu silently murmured in his mind: "Modification!"

You must wait for me, you must!" Jiang Liushi repeated.

As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted by a pile of various supplies that were almost stacked up to the entrance, all delivered within the past three days. Even the delivery personnel looked at Jiang Liushi with a somewhat peculiar expression.