Chapter 3: Obstacles

Upon arriving at the small apartment rented by Lin Yan, he smiled as he got out of the car, gentlemanly opening the door for her and bowing deeply. Lin Feng smiled faintly, realizing that she could no longer appreciate her brother's sense of humor; she merely reacted appropriately to avoid raising his suspicions or concerns. Lin Yan was completely oblivious to how stiff and forced her smile was, as he chatted incessantly. Once inside, he urged her to take a shower and change clothes while he went to the kitchen to cook, claiming he wanted to showcase his progress over the past six months to his superiors. Lin Yan was completely oblivious to how stiff and forced her smile was, as he chatted incessantly. Once inside, he urged her to take a shower and change clothes while he went to the kitchen to cook, claiming he wanted to showcase his progress over the past six months to his superiors.

In Lin Feng's eyes, Jessica was synonymous with a burden; if possible, he would have liked to kick her off the car, not wanting her to become a hindrance on their escape.

Lin Yan, I would like to ask you something

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Hi, apart from the bank and the hospital, it seems that only our school's biochemistry building is left. Who in an ordinary family would go to that place? Sister, are you afraid of the dark? Don't worry, I've been here for almost two years, and the power has never gone out once.

No one knows that the scythe of death is hanging over their heads, glinting with an ominous cold light

Lin Yan drove while curiously glancing at her through the rearview mirror: "Sister, you are quite strange. Why are you concerned about these things? I remember you are not a military enthusiast. Are you thinking of bringing back an AK47 when you return to the country? That's impossible; it would definitely be confiscated by customs, ahahaha"

Welcome, my dear elder sister, you have arrived

"Um, didn't we say last time that it would be best to buy a car? That would be more convenient," he said somewhat sheepishly.

There is or there is not

Lin Yan's voice jolted her awake from her memories. Lin Feng suddenly shivered, and the images of mountains of corpses and seas of blood instantly vanished. Before her, the sun had not yet set, the car was filled with the raucous sounds of rock music, and the smiling face of a blonde beauty along with her brother's concerned expression all conveyed to her that everything had yet to begin

Hmm? Lin Yan responded absentmindedly while looking in the rearview mirror as he reversed, thinking to himself that he must be overthinking it. His sister is just his sister; he knows what kind of person she is. Although she can be a bit nagging at times, at her core, she is just a warm-hearted, kind, and stubborn person. Ah, no, she suddenly ran over without saying a word, and her demeanor was quite strange. Could it be that she has experienced a breakup?

As she spoke, she got into the car, initially intending to sit in the front passenger seat out of habit. To her surprise, Jessica showed no intention of yielding and took the seat first, while Lin Yan wore a look of entitlement. Lin Feng stood for a moment without saying anything and opened the door to the back seat to get in.

Lin Feng remembered that the last time he visited Lin Yan in the United States, he was still riding a bicycle to school. Lin Feng had advised him to buy a second-hand car for convenience, but he refused, citing that he had only recently obtained his driver's license. In fact, Lin Feng knew that he wanted to save as much as possible. The insurance compensation received after their parents' passing had almost all been used for his studies abroad. Lin Yan worked part-time while studying and never asked Lin Feng for living expenses. For such a sensible and considerate younger brother, how could an older sister not feel heartbroken

Except for her

Lin Feng nodded: "Indeed, it's getting dark. We should leave quickly."

Lin Yan wiped his face and stole a glance at Lin Feng. He had been quite confident that his sister would like his girlfriend, but this time, during their meeting, his sister was markedly different from before. After living together for so many years, he surprisingly could not discern what his sister was thinking at that moment. Sitting there motionless, with her eyes lowered and a contemplative expression, Lin Yan inexplicably felt a sense of impending danger.

Do you have a gun in your hand? Lin Feng's tone was as casual as asking what was for lunch

A wave of inexplicable agitation surged within Lin Feng, and she suddenly realized something was amiss. She quickly took a deep breath, attempting to calm herself. She repeatedly reminded herself that it was still safe, that nothing had happened yet, and that according to her plan, there would be no mishaps; there was still time for any preparations. Yet, the restless and irritable emotions coursing through her veins remained inescapable. As a survivor struggling in a post-apocalyptic world, where her nerves had no moment of respite, she found it difficult to extricate herself from that oppressive and bleak state of mind. The thought of wanting to protect her younger brother made her prone to extreme outbursts, with even the slightest incident serving as a trigger.

At this moment, there are 4 days, 4 hours, and 23 minutes remaining until everything begins

Hehe, Jessica is a very nice girl, and she can also cook for me

A jumble of chaotic thoughts swirled in Lin Yan's mind, and he chuckled to himself. Little did he know that Lin Feng's next words made his hand tremble, nearly causing him to drive onto the sidewalk

There was no further conversation along the way. Soon, the car exited the highway and arrived in the city where Lin Yan attended university. Although it was called a city, it was actually just slightly larger than an ordinary small town, resembling those university towns in China. However, the municipal facilities were quite complete, and with the students from the school included, the population was around fifty thousand. Lin Yan first dropped Jessica off at her home. She shook hands with Lin Feng once more and enthusiastically said, "I will bring breakfast to see you tomorrow," before kissing Lin Yan on the cheek and waving goodbye to them.

Soaking in the warm water, Lin Feng let out a comfortable sigh; it was the first time in a long while that she had a proper bath. However, she was unwilling to let her emotions become too relaxed, and soon dried off and left the bathroom. She sat down in the living room, where Lin Yan was humming a song from a movie in the kitchen, busy with something that made the dishes clatter. Bored, she turned on the television, listening to the people inside chattering in a foreign language. Outside, it was quiet, occasionally interrupted by the laughter of children and the sound of cars entering the garage.

Hmm. Lin Feng rested his chin on his hand, silently contemplating, while Lin Yan chattered on about how she met Jessica and how they began their romantic cohabitation, but she did not pay any attention at all.

Lin Yan's rented apartment is approximately an hour's journey from the airport. At first, he exchanged a few words with Lin Feng from time to time, but later, noticing that she had closed her eyes as if resting, he shrugged it off and began to chat quietly with Jessica. The two of them laughed and seemed quite intimate. He was unaware that Lin Feng, who appeared to be resting with her eyes closed, was actually observing him and Jessica in silence, feeling extremely agitated.

A female doctor who had a relatively good relationship with her once said this with a bitter smile, but soon after, she died in the subsequent attack. This further solidified Lin Feng's belief that weakness equates to death

... ...

Lin, perhaps the ones who survive until the end are all mad. In this world, only the insane can endure.

However, this time, Lin Feng looked silently at the nearly new Ford sedan parked by the roadside. Lin Yan, holding the keys, felt somewhat at a loss; he had saved up money from working and bought it with a friend. It is not unusual to buy a second-hand car for transportation in the United States. Yet, for some reason, Lin Feng's sudden appearance gave a completely different impression. He felt a sense of "whose picture book is this?" Now, being silently observed by her, he even had the illusion that he had suddenly returned to his childhood, when he dared not lift his head for fear of being scolded by his sister. It was just that for some reason, Lin Feng's sudden appearance gave a completely different impression. He felt a sense of "whose picture book is this?" Now, being silently observed by her, he even had the illusion that he had suddenly returned to his childhood, when he dared not lift his head for fear of being scolded by his sister.

"By the way, Lin, since that's the case, I won't be staying over at Ben's tonight," Jessica said understandingly. Lin Feng was not at all surprised that they were already living together; he raised an eyebrow and glanced at Lin Yan, who responded with a look that said, 'You know.'

Lin Feng did not take his joke to heart and continued to ask: "Apart from the highway we came in on, are there any other roads leading out?"

Sister, sister? Why does your face look so pale? Are you feeling carsick?

It is just one establishment, and it is not a supermarket, so it cannot be opened casually. However, it is said that there are a few engaged in underground smuggling, which is beyond the knowledge of us law-abiding students

It seems that this small town is quite decent. At least the population is not large, and most of them are students. It is much better than the city she lived in before, where just one district had over 500,000 people. Although there is only one weapon shop, since there are places for underground transactions, it is believed that there will be quite a few powerful weapons available. She needs to find a way to acquire more. As for the method, it certainly won't involve buying with money. Along the way, she noticed that there was only one police station, which means she can slightly advance the timing of her plan without worrying about the trouble of being pursued by the police. There is also the matter of a vehicle; she needs a sturdy and durable car, and Lin Yan's Ford will definitely not suffice. Tomorrow, she will take a stroll around the city and inquire everywhere.

By the way, does this small town have its own power generation facilities

Originally, there were many questions she wanted to ask Lin Yan, but with the addition of Jessica, she decided to hold back for the time being. The youth in the United States are known for their boldness and curiosity, famously not shedding tears until they see the coffin, and she did not want to raise any suspicions or speculations from a local. Thus, she smiled and reassuringly said, "Perhaps I am just a bit tired; a good meal and a proper sleep will solve the problem"

Suppressed by a certain dangerous element in Lin Feng's tone for a moment, Lin Yan unconsciously replied: "I have a handgun, which I had someone buy for self-defense, but I have never used it—wait a minute, what are you planning to do?"

Certainly, although this is not a bustling metropolis, it can be considered a university town. There are several highways here

Lin Feng ignored him, busy observing the streets and general area from the car window. Upon seeing a weapons store, she nodded in satisfaction and asked, "How many weapons stores are there in total here"

Damn it, how could a woman suddenly appear? Lin Feng thought fiercely

What is this for? Sister, this is not --

This does not imply that Lin Feng is mentally unstable or has a brother complex. In a time of peace, she would be very happy that her brother has such a beautiful and well-proportioned blonde girlfriend. However, what time is it now? She is not here in the United States to visit relatives but to save lives and escape! Look at how affectionate they are; it is likely that Lin Yan will want to take Jessica along when the time comes. Lin Feng secretly scoffed, scrutinizing Jessica with a critical eye from head to toe. Indeed, she is beautiful, and her figure is well-maintained, but it is evident that this is the result of long-term dieting, as there is hardly any flesh on her arms. Lin Feng doubts whether she could manage to run for even a quarter of an hour when faced with the need to escape. It is not that she discriminates against women; when disaster suddenly strikes, most women's first reaction is to cry, scream, become hysterical, and tremble, waiting for someone to protect and save them, being of no help at all.