Chapter 2, Explosion

It seemed like a long time had passed, yet it also felt like just a moment. Lu Ming heard the piercing sound of sirens coming from all directions, along with the roar of numerous heavy vehicle engines. As the scene shifted, he saw a long line of standard vehicles almost forming a dragon, racing down the road at the end of the commercial street, heading towards the distant desert, towards the place where explosions and flashes were coming from

Every procedure, record, and document for each process is complete. We conducted a thorough examination of the entire process and found no signs of forgery or alteration. All evidence unequivocally demonstrates that this was merely a routine case of death due to an unexpected illness. However, the facts now clearly prove that you are still alive and living well

Fortunately, a young man beside me helped to slow down my fall; otherwise, I might have ended up with a serious head injury.

The scene shifted, and a bustling street appeared before Lu Ming.

Is nuclear war coming

"Enough, Tingting, stop crying, stop crying, let Xiaoming leave in peace, don't let him worry about us once he gets to the other side..."

I, I ... ...

The earth trembled, a deafening roar echoed, and the crowd was thrown into chaos. In that moment, it felt as though the apocalypse had descended upon this town

The sound of the explosion was so immense that, at that moment, even when played through the speakers, it felt exceptionally jarring to Lu Ming

At least it looks quite normal

In the video, Lu Ming clearly saw his parents mourning over his own corpse, utterly heartbroken

Alright, I will tell you what happened after you fell unconscious

Amidst the bustling crowd, Lu Ming quickly spotted his own figure. In the scene, he was looking down at his phone, browsing www.hetushu.com. As the silhouette of a bus appeared at the edge of the frame, at that moment, his body swayed and suddenly fell to the ground.

Lu Ming was lost in thought

Now, Lu Ming feels that he can answer another question.

The surveillance footage had no sound. Lu Ming only saw the young man calling out to him a few times; when there was no response, he took out his phone to make a call. People nearby were watching; some were calling out to him, while others were checking his pulse and breathing.

Good

Screams echoed all around

Lu Ming instinctively looked at his palm

We also want to know the answer to this question

Is this my fault

The images displayed on the screen regarding this explosion allowed Lu Ming to clearly determine that this explosion was extremely violent. Even if it was not a nuclear explosion, its yield was likely comparable to that of a nuclear explosion.

Lu Yuan saw himself, unconscious and unresponsive, being lifted down once again. Several doctors and nurses pushed the stretcher as they rushed into the hospital

At this moment, the screen once again shifts, transforming into an interface where lines are continuously jumping, accompanied by various sounds that seem to indicate ongoing radio communication

Please tell me what happened next, so I can see if I can recall some things

Lu Ming saw his own corpse lying in an ice coffin surrounded by flowers. He saw his father and mother, whose hair had turned gray in just a few days, his sister with red and swollen eyes, as well as his mentor, classmates, friends, and some other relatives.

In the scene, numerous voices filled with terror emerged from the discussions on www.hetushu.com

As the scene shifted several times, Lu Ming found himself being pushed through different floors and corridors, ultimately being brought to the emergency room

Above the screen, the scene transitions. The words "East Sea First Hospital" are clearly visible. A bus rushes to the entrance of the hospital, where a stretcher and doctors are already waiting.

The ground beneath my feet seemed to tremble slightly, growing increasingly intense. In that instant, an overwhelming atmosphere of panic rapidly spread, swiftly occupying the entire street. The bustling commercial street, which had been filled with voices just a moment ago, suddenly fell silent

This time, the surveillance footage has sound

The person lying on the morgue table, with a pale and dark complexion, motionless... is myself

I am afraid that anyone encountering such a situation would find it impossible to remain calm

There are still more good people in this world

Opposite the hospital bed, a scene appeared on the screen isolated by tempered glass.

Lu Ming now feels that he can answer this question

Amidst this chaos, a violent explosion, far more intense than thunder, echoed from a distant place.

No one knew that at that time, such a violent explosion would occur there

A sense of unparalleled absurdity arose within him

Lu Ming had no choice but to accept this reality

So... what does this have to do with me

Lu Ming raised his head, staring intently in the direction from which the sound came

This matter is neither your fault nor mine. Yet, it has occurred. The only course of action available to us now is to resolve the issue. Please remain calm and cooperate with us. I understand this is difficult, but you must do your utmost to comply.

What on earth is going on here

He took a deep breath and nodded

This is the surveillance footage from Donghai Hospital

Upon hearing this question, Lu Ming initially thought he had misheard. After confirming that the question was indeed "Do you know that you are already dead?", a sudden wave of fear arose within him

The man who called himself Zhang Dingshan said

Dad, Mom, Sister

He let out a sigh of relief in his heart

He saw a violent flash of light suddenly appear in the sky above the desert, and in that instant, even the sun lost its color. The next moment, a massive mushroom cloud slowly rose, climbing to a very high place in the sky

Zhang Dingshan's voice came through again: "In fact, even now, we still cannot be certain that you are human and not some kind of extraterrestrial. Communicating with you as if you are a human and informing you of these matters also places us under risk and pressure. Please remain calm. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for us to proceed"

Dead ... ... is dead

What does it feel like to see your own death certificate with your own eyes

But you know, this is not our fault either

Lu Ming remained silent

Even through the screen, Lu Ming could clearly sense the atmosphere of panic on that street at the time

After a few more documents appeared for Lu Ming to review, a video was played again on the screen

Lu Ming felt a heavy and indescribable sense of sadness in his heart

The streets are bustling with voices, and the traffic flows like a river. Tourists from different places gather here. The noise, even through the screen, makes Lu Ming feel as if he is right there in the midst of it all

The man who called himself Zhang Dingshan remained silent. Only when Lu Ming's emotions had calmed down slightly did he continue: "After that, your remains were sent to the funeral home, where they were kept for a total of three days, and a farewell ceremony was held. This is the documentation for the funeral home's acceptance, along with the video records from the mortician and makeup artist. Following this, the remains were cremated. Here are the cremation documents, and this is the household registration cancellation paperwork." This is the documentation for the funeral home's acceptance, along with the video records from the mortician and makeup artist. Following this, the remains were cremated. Here are the cremation documents, and this is the household registration cancellation paperwork.

This is the hospital admission form and admission record. During the treatment process, the attending physician discovered the complexity of the condition and promptly transferred the patient to the ICU for treatment. After two days of treatment, brain death was declared. This is the medication record, this is the laboratory and examination record, this is the death certificate, and this is the mortuary record.

Enduring the pain, with reddened eyes, yet still comforting his mother and sister, is his own father

He saw someone fall on the street, others were screaming frantically, and some were darting around like headless flies. He observed the glass on the buildings shatter in slow motion, bursting apart with a loud crash.

Absurd, simply absurd

After a moment of silence, Zhang Dingshan's voice finally came through again

This should be a small town near the desert. Lu Ming saw the vast expanse of yellow sand at the edge of the picture, along with several sand dunes faintly visible in the background.

Lu Ming was silently contemplating

What kind of feeling is it to see one's own corpse with one's own eyes

This is a recording of the funeral video

Lu Ming wanted to discern, but the deep male voice continued: "After household registration checks, identification by relatives, and DNA testing, the identity of the deceased has been confirmed as yours. Here are the relevant records, proofs, and video materials"

Looking at my own corpse, how heartbroken my parents and sister must be...

He reached for his wrist and felt the strong beating of his heart. Looking down at his feet, he saw his own shadow. He exhaled, feeling the warm airflow and the humid steam.

This is a surveillance video from a monitoring camera near the Hongcun bus station

People hurriedly lifted themselves onto the bus. The bus accelerated and vanished from the scene

Lu Ming's next words were stuck in his throat and remained unspoken

The one who is weeping beside the corpse, almost fainting, is her own mother. The tears are falling like rain, and the one who is tightly gripping her hand and refusing to let go is her own sister

However, today, some unusual events occurred

At this moment, you can still make jokes; it seems that your psychological resilience is quite good

Am I not already dead? Am I not already cremated? Then how am I still here? Where did you find me?

This does not seem like hell

Lu Ming murmured, "What on earth is going on!"

Lu Ming suddenly raised his head, leaning closer to the screen to scrutinize the several documents, his eyes filled with shock

Is it an atomic bomb

Perhaps, for many days in the past, this street has been bustling with such vibrant scenes, much like several tourist areas that Lu Ming has also visited

Several documents appeared on the screen

I, I still ... ...

He said with a bitter smile

A sign hanging at the entrance of the shop suddenly fell due to the tremors of the earth, producing a loud noise. This sound seemed to signal something, and the previously frozen street was instantly thrown into chaos.

The answer is not only absurd, but also includes some fear

Moreover, it is evident that this was an unexpected explosion, not part of the plan

What happened