Chapter 3, This is War

Of course, Luo Xingyu may have already fallen into complete despair; after countless instances of despair, one naturally becomes numb

Gao Yuan frowned and asked, "How old are you?"

Gao Yuan let out a sigh and said, "Call me brother; from now on, I will be your brother. I am only twenty-four this year; how can you call me uncle?"

How big!

Gao Yuan connected the shortwave radio to the outdoor antenna and then turned on the radio

I am the blacksmith, I am at Camp 1, the camp is in good condition, and the supplies are complete, I am waiting for you here, if you hear this, you must come to find me, as promised, we will gather here

Eighteen, in the third year of high school

We are all unaware of the situation outside, and we do not know how it will ultimately turn out. It is very likely that we will remain in this mountain for an extended period, or we may perish soon. I can offer you shelter, but in order for us to coexist harmoniously in the long term, I must establish a few rules for you.

It has been two months, and this passage has been played repeatedly, always the same passage, without any change. If... there is no need to listen anymore

Luo Xingyu enviously finished looking at the house, and then immediately looked again at the wild boar at Gao Yuan's feet

Gao Yuan shook his head and said, "No, what I mean is that using anything must be planned, and I am the one who makes the plan"

So this is certainly a mansion

Gao Yuan did not respond; he simply opened the cookie box and took out a walkie-talkie from inside.

You ... ... forget it, you speak.

Gao Yuan did not respond to Luo Xingyu; he simply pressed the launch button while holding the microphone and whispered: "I am the blacksmith, calling for the pipe, calling for the ham, can you hear me? Over."

Understood, reasonable, very reasonable

I have a lot of supplies, and there are some things I am willing to share with you, but you cannot use any supplies without permission, do you understand

Luo Xingyu is a high school student, so she certainly understands the meaning of a Faraday cage

Still static, after silently listening to the noise for a few minutes, Gao Yuan finally turned off the radio

What is the meaning of living like this...

Gao Yuan smiled and said, "It is better to speak out, after all, children of your age are all pampered and spoiled."

Your house is really nice

Fellow citizens, the current situation is very dangerous and difficult, but please have faith in our country and in our soldiers. Our military has launched a counterattack against the aliens. Regardless of the final outcome, in order to continue to survive, we must join hands and fight to the end

If the situation improves, no, if there are only slight changes in the situation, the broadcast content should also change, but this is still the broadcast content from the first day of the virus outbreak, so there is no need to listen to it again

Luo Xingyu was somewhat impatient, yet she did not dare to say much. After hesitating for a moment, she whispered, "Perhaps if we wait a little longer, someone will be able to hear us."

I know you are very hungry right now, but there are some things I must clarify with you at this moment

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The lofty refuge is a relatively intact stone house located in a prime position within this small village

"Why aren't you listening?" Luo Xingyu sobbed, looking at Gao Yuan with a face full of confusion and anger. "Why aren't you listening? Didn't you hear? He said this is not the end of the world!"

Luo Xingyu has started to swallow.

Understood, it is all yours, and I assure you that I will have no ulterior motives

This is a small village in the mountains. The village has long been completely relocated, so this place has been abandoned. However, the houses are built with mountain stones, and even though they have been abandoned for several decades, the main structures of these houses remain very solid

The connected outdoor antenna was dismantled, and the radio was placed back into the metal can. Gao Yuan then took out a tin cookie box.

Twenty-four? It doesn't seem right... Brother! Is there anything to eat? I'm really about to starve!

Luo Xingyu immediately raised her head, looking up at Gao Yuan, and said earnestly, "Alright!"

We must recognize the reality, um, uncle, shall we have a meal first?

Why is there no calling anymore! Is there no one? Call for a while longer! Call someone else!

We have been attacked; aliens have released a virus upon us. The virus is ...

Luo Xingyu indeed asked a very critical question

There was no need to listen any longer, so Gao Yuan turned off the intercom

Alright, that makes sense. So what should we do now

Luo Xingyu's emotional state can be considered quite good; after all hope had been shattered, her ability to remain composed without resorting to hysteria demonstrates a strong will.

Indeed, it is quite nice; the heated kang is very warm at night

"Reasonable, very reasonable, you actually don't need to explain this specifically, I'm not foolish."

Luo Xingyu sobbed and said: "What if?"

Now Luoxingyu's eyes shone even brighter, and she trembled as she said, "Then you must have a mobile phone, right?"

Gao Yuan helplessly rolled his eyes and said, "There is food, but our dinner is wild boar meat, because those long-lasting food supplies cannot be consumed until a critical moment."

After more than four hours, Gao Yuan finally returned to the shelter with his prey and the fallen meteorite he had collected.

Upon activating the intercom, a man's voice immediately resonated, while Luo Xingyu fell silent in an instant, focusing intently to listen.

After standing up, Luo Xingyu looked at Gao Yuan seriously and said: "May I ask you a question? Why do you have a radio and a walkie-talkie, and they are still functional?"

Amidst the crackling sounds, Luo Xingyu could not help but ask: "Is this a radio? Who do you want to contact? Who can you contact?"

Luo Xingyu was in tears, unable to stand any longer, and collapsed to the ground, leaning against the door frame

Gao Yuan said with irritation: "I knew you would definitely think in a twisted way. Can't you have a little self-awareness? Do you need to look in the mirror again?"

"First, let's skin this pig," Gao Yuan said, raising his hand to check the time. Upon seeing the hour, he immediately added, "Wait a moment, we will discuss the matter of slaughtering the pig for meat later."

Gao Yuan pondered for a moment, then he said softly: "At least we are still alive"

Luo Xingyu appeared somewhat anxious, and Gao Yuan shook his head, whispering: "It is useless."

Well

Gao Yuan opened the tin can and took out a radio from inside

Luo Xingyu closed her eyes. After a moment, she looked at Gao Yuandao with a gaze filled with despair and said: "So, is everything over? The virus was released by aliens, and since the aliens can traverse vast distances to reach Earth, it means their technology far surpasses ours. Therefore, we are all doomed, and everything is over, isn't it?"

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The virus is a new type of virus that has emerged from mutations of the rabies virus. It can be transmitted through the air and has high pathogenicity. However, if one has been vaccinated with the new rabies vaccine in advance, there is no need to fear the rabies virus transmitted through the air

Gao Yuan replied earnestly: "Because I am a survivalist, I have a radio. Since I have always kept the radio in a Faraday cage, it is still functional"

In Luo Xingyu's view, this abandoned stone house is a mansion compared to the place where she lives

Let go, it is still noise, the same old noise, the same old disappointment

This is not the end of the world! This is war! Unite and fight to the end

Although small, a house with doors, windows, and a roof is considered a mansion. Moreover, this is in the Taihang Mountains, where winters can be extremely cold. Therefore, houses here must have a heated kang. Even if the house is abandoned, the kang cannot be moved and will not deteriorate.

Gao Yuan's voice had become somewhat choked. He covered his mouth with his hand and took a moment to calm his emotions before speaking in a restored calm tone: "I met a girl today, the first person I encountered after entering the camp. I brought her to the camp. If there are any updates, I will inform you. This call is concluded. I am the blacksmith, waiting for you at Camp 1. End of message"

Gao Yuan nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "I have a mobile phone, and it is functional."

Gao Yuan did not answer Luo Xingyu's question; he merely said softly, "Let us begin slaughtering the pigs. Later, we will have meat, pork stew with cabbage."

Gao Yuan took a deep breath and said, "So you still want to play mind games with me, do you?"

I will soon be 14 years old

Gao Yuan said softly: "I take you in not to make you a slave, nor do I intend to do anything to you, so you need not worry too much. However, if there is work for you to do, you must do it. I do not wish to treat you as a slave, but I certainly do not want to support someone who is idle."

Gaoyuan moved out a large iron can, which was a tin can for compressed biscuits

Luo Xingyu merely gazed at Gao Yuan, while Gao Yuan, on the fixed frequency he had to listen to, could only hear a cacophony of noise.

Fellow citizens, this is not the end of the world, this is war! This is a war against extraterrestrials, but even if our enemies are aliens, we must fight to the end

Luo Xingyu was gazing at the lofty sanctuary with a curious and astonished expression

Under the puzzled and expectant gaze of Luo Xingyu, Gao Yuan entered the room

Luo Xingyu's eyes immediately widened, and then she instantly became ecstatic

When to eat meat

Chasing after the wild boar is already quite exhausting, and carrying back a wild boar weighing over 100 pounds while traversing mountains and valleys is naturally even more strenuous. Moreover, Luo Xingyu not only fails to provide any assistance but is also clearly a burden.

Gao Yuan extended his hand, and Luo Xingyu grasped Gao Yuan's hand. Her body had become somewhat too weak, and after walking a considerable distance, coupled with the sense of weakness brought on by emotional fluctuations, it was now difficult for her to even rise with Gao Yuan's assistance.

Gao Yuan appeared very serious, while Luo Xingyu seemed somewhat worried. She furrowed her brows and, after a moment of hesitation, said: "Let me hear what you have to say first"

If a patient exhibits symptoms of rabies, it is imperative to protect oneself immediately and take any measures to avoid being attacked. Unfortunately, those infected with the virus can no longer be considered human. Even if it is your family member, partner, or friend, once they begin to show symptoms, contact must be absolutely avoided. The only options are to flee or to eliminate them. This is difficult, but it concerns the lives of everyone, so please be vigilant.

Luo Xingyu hurriedly said: "I am sorry, I am sorry, I actually ... ... "