Chapter 3: Joyfully Acquiring the Long Sword
I do not think so; this knife should belong to her husband, but he is no longer alive. I am not guessing blindly; I saw a photograph on the nearby cabinet, a picture of the old couple.
We carefully closed the door to the house and slowly crept inside. There was no one in either the master bedroom or the guest bedroom, and both bathrooms were empty as well. The open kitchen was even more so.
My heart is truly big! Perhaps it was because I went to bed too late last night and was tense all day today! So, I really had a good sleep this time.
Mobility difficulties make it hard for people to walk, struggle to board buses, and can lead to tardiness at work
The night is deep, and my parents have returned to their room to sleep. As they have aged, they require sufficient rest. Throughout the day, their spirits have been in a state of tension, and at this moment, they are already exhausted.
Two hours later, the television signal suddenly interrupted, the screen turned to static, and then, there was nothing more...
Wife! Look! My husband suddenly called out to me with surprise. Following his finger, I saw a beautiful samurai sword hanging on the wall of the square hall. It was of the Japanese style. Long and slender
The old woman's corpse still lay in its original position, already emitting an unbearable stench. Fortunately, both of us were wearing thick masks, which was to prevent infection from that unknown virus in the air. Prevention is our motto.
Father, as usual, was washing rice and cooking, but this time he used bottled water. He was very economical with it, and fortunately, the rice nowadays is quite clean, so a simple rinse is sufficient
What do they think of us? Did we pay? Of course, not a single cent was paid
The relationships of modern people seem to be like this. Our family used to be one that enjoyed socializing. When I was a child living in a bungalow, the relationships with all the neighbors in the entire row of houses were very good. My favorite thing after school every day was to visit each household.
Of course, even if this supermarket is completely stripped bare, there is a larger supermarket outside Gate 1 of our community: Carrefour.
My husband tried to open the door with the key, and it went very smoothly; the door opened
However, after moving to the apartment, I found that others were very wary of outsiders, so I was reluctant to put on a warm front only to be met with cold indifference.
Let us go. This trip was truly worthwhile! We left carrying knives and holding several large plastic bags.
Gazing at the large moon outside the window, it seems as if nothing has happened. When I wake up tomorrow, the neighbors downstairs will still be going about their usual routines, with those who need to work heading to their jobs and those who need to buy groceries doing their shopping.
There are so many survivors, yet no family, like my husband and I, made the brave choice to go to the supermarket to prepare at the first opportunity
Everyone is afraid of attracting that thing, the terrifying monster
From this angle at the entrance, there is no one inside, nor is there a sound to be heard
My husband and I have learned how to survive in such an environment, mastering the ability to act promptly as soon as we have an idea
She even supported us in taking the risk to go to Carrefour, partly to prepare some necessities and partly to explore the outside world
Even amidst great chaos in the world, the little boy Shuai Shuai, who is not yet one year old, still takes his bath punctually at 7 PM, drinks milk at 8 PM, and then falls asleep.
As she finally understood what kind of world we were about to face and what kind of enemies awaited us, she became increasingly rational.
I could even see the terror and despair on their faces. Each family huddled together, standing by the window, silently watching their neighbors across the street. Yet, no one dared to open the window and shout out loud
A feeling of sorrow lingers in my heart, but it is no longer her. I no longer have the time or energy to be sad.
If one hesitates, there is only one way to a dead end
Today is overcast, and it has started to snow. Ah, the first heavy snowfall in Harbin has arrived
The elevator is still in operation, which makes both of us feel quite happy! The property management in this community is quite effective! At least the power supply is still functioning!
However, the current mobility issues are even more troubling, as representatives can be caught and consumed at any moment
We arrived at the square hall, where my parents were sitting on the sofa, holding the television remote control, facing the television that continued to broadcast bad news and warnings
However, she accepted the reality just like her father did
My husband turned off the television, looked at me and my parents, and said, "From now on, we will rely on ourselves!"
My strong character is largely inherited from my mother, who is a remarkably calm and resilient woman, much like a man, although she is now older
The first stop, of course, is the home of the mutated old woman on the second floor. My husband and I plan to visit her to see if there are any useful items.
However, neither the military nor the police made an appearance
My husband and I are just ordinary common people in this world. Our income is not high; a few thousand yuan each month is only enough for our living expenses, and we cannot save any money. Previously, we were always troubled by our financial situation. Whenever we thought about not having bought a car yet and that our son would need a considerable amount of money to attend a good school in the future, our stress would multiply. ... And now ...
Nightfall soon approached
Moreover, I still have many packages that have not been received
First of all, there is of course the refrigerator, ha, how fortunate! The old lady quite enjoys eating meat, and there are many ribs and beef in the refrigerator! They are frozen very well! Moreover, she has many brand new shopping bags, and even more fortunate is that there are some eggplants and onions in her refrigerator, which are indeed rare good items
My husband and I suddenly realized that perhaps we should further prepare for the future. While there are no zombies roaming the mountains, we should take a trip to Carrefour.
I can see that they are all terrified
I have been stuck at home for ten days in such boredom
However, I am now grateful that I married such a husband, a man who can be the pillar of the family in moments of danger and adversity
Yet my husband and I find it difficult to fall asleep
The relationships among these high-rise residents have become increasingly strained. Even when encountering each other in the elevator, they pretend to be very busy and do not greet one another
Can your parents protect you until the day you become an adult
I observed the entrance more closely; there was only a pair of slippers, women's. This elderly woman lives alone
I never expected it, truly never expected it, that I actually had a good sleep
A certain pressure has arisen, yet a certain pressure has suddenly vanished
The lights in the building across the street gradually turned on. Since they all have floor-to-ceiling glass balconies, from our position, we could see the living room of the building opposite very clearly, and there were many survivors!
I wonder if they have prepared enough food and water at home? After they have consumed the supplies in their house, will they also have to, like us, go down to the supermarket and scavenge the remaining food?
Looking at his adorable chubby face, I feel an unusual pain in my heart. Little one, have you not yet learned how to live and survive, and yet the end of the world has come?
Of course, if there are still relatives inside her home, we can have a conversation and conceal the fact that we killed the old lady. No one would be pleased to accept the story of you having beheaded a relative, even if that relative would have considered him for dinner.
A strong man who can protect me, protect my son, and protect my parents
I forgot to mention that after the television signal was interrupted, our landline also lost its dial tone, and there was no signal on our mobile phones either, damn it! Those cursed zombies haven't chewed on the signal tower, have they
Electricity, water, and natural gas have not been interrupted. Perhaps the zombies have not breached these major facilities of the nation? Impressive!
I like snow, but I hate winter, because in winter I have to dress thickly like a big bear, and dressing thickly means being less mobile
At this time, human relationships should be different, right
It is rather embarrassing to say that, although we have lived here at hetushu.com for several years, our relationship with the neighbors has essentially been one of complete indifference to one another
Winter has finally truly arrived
Bored to death! I propose that we check each floor and visit the surviving neighbors in this unit
Will this world give us a chance to survive
It is very clean; the house has been tidied up by her to an exceptional degree. Looking at this lonely home, I feel that perhaps it is a good thing for her that she did not survive. Otherwise, how could one endure such an event alone?
Canaan and I sat silently on the sofa, watching as the leader was replaced by a newscaster. She reported the latest situation with a serious expression. Experts have concluded that this virus was brought about by the sudden haze that occurred at night. So far, those who have not fallen ill possess their own immunity, while those who have fallen ill currently have no available treatment methods or vaccines. Everyone is asked to continue to be patient and, of course, to stay at home and not go outside, not go outside! This virus was brought about by the sudden haze that occurred at night. So far, those who have not fallen ill possess their own immunity, while those who have fallen ill currently have no available treatment methods or vaccines. Everyone is asked to continue to be patient and, of course, to stay at home and not go outside, not go outside! The country will certainly dispatch troops, but currently, the available personnel are limited and cannot cover all areas. Therefore, surviving residents are urged to stockpile food as much as possible and to hide at home for self-rescue until the city is saved.
We slowly opened the security door, holding a kitchen knife while standing at the entrance, not rushing in recklessly, in case there were mutated zombies inside
At that moment, while my husband and I were desperately pushing the cart and running towards home, they must have been silently watching us. No one joined us, nor did anyone stop us
Husband, I bought a lot of useless things on Taobao again, but it doesn't matter now. I am having a moment of conscience and reflecting with my husband
In such a world, money seems to be the most useless thing
Just like when she first started using QQ, she kept asking me how to type. I was almost driven crazy at that time, but I didn't dare to lose my temper because my mother’s dedication to self-improvement is quite rare. As a result, she not only successfully learned how to chat but also learned how to grow vegetables, and she has organized the vegetable garden quite well. It is said that she is now over level 80.
This was within the expectations of both Canaan and me. Typically, the military is the most densely populated place, and once a virus breaks out, the likelihood of total annihilation is the greatest. Even though they are all armed, the panic-induced random shooting will only lead to greater casualties. To be honest, Canaan and I did not have much hope of being rescued from the very beginning. We prepared for the worst-case scenario, relying entirely on ourselves
However, she had many questions, continuously asking this and that to understand the organisms she had never known before
"Truly bizarre, an old lady actually hung a sharpened steel knife in her home!" The husband, both pleased and excited, waved it around a few times, looking quite impressive.
But we were not foolishly shouting there, "Hey, is anyone there?" or "Are there any zombies?"
So cool! I am absolutely thrilled. Michonne, the black sword-wielding woman from The Walking Dead, is my absolute favorite character! She slices off zombies' heads as if she were cutting watermelons. It all comes down to her having a good knife
Due to the snowfall, my husband and I decided to postpone our plan to go to Carrefour. After all, running around in the snow can easily lead to slipping.
Confirming that the room is safe, we begin to search through the old lady's belongings
God is indeed fair; He will not grant you all abilities. However, He will certainly bestow upon you a certain special talent
Husband, please help me take off the knife. Also, pull out the knife to take a look
For the past ten days, electricity, water, and natural gas have remained stable. Therefore, we have been able to enjoy hot dishes and warm meals. However, the vegetables and fruits in the refrigerator have already run out
"Yes, I know, my credit card is always maxed out by you. Dear, I’m sorry that I haven’t earned enough money for you to live worry-free..." The husband’s tone suddenly became heavy.
My husband patted me, signaling for me to go out with him