Chapter 56 - 56

Chapter 56 The Arrival of Extreme Cold 5"This will kill a lot more people." Lin Xiuxiusighed heavily after saying this. She suddenly felt that living was so hard. Why was it so hard?The sadness welled up from within. Although he was not going to die for the time being, his fear gradually increased, and he almost shed tears. He quickly wiped them away with his hand so as not to affect everyone's mood.Seeing that everyone's spirits were low, Su Xiaoyu knew this couldn't go on. The room temperature was alright, but she wasn't sure if it would drop any further. To encourage everyone, she stood up."Alright, alright! Everyone, don't be too pessimistic. If we can handle it, maybe those people outside can handle it too."It's lunchtime, let's discuss what to eat. We need to be well-fed to have the energy to work; what if something unexpected happens and we're too tired to do anything?The moment they heard about food, their eyes lit up.As a cooking expert, Lin Xiuxiu immediately thought of the ingredients and looked conflicted."Will we freeze to death if we go back downstairs now?"Thinking about the fog outside and the unknown temperature, Su Xiaoyu went to the kitchen and found sliced ​​lamb in the refrigerator.The cabinet also contains hot pot dipping sauce and base, as well as five or six bags of wide rice noodles, dried tofu, and ready-made dumplings and buns. That's enough.No matter what, let's get through this meal first. The temperature is dropping so fast, we can't go without warmth in our stomachs.I found the biggest basin, and the water in the bottle looked like water, but it immediately turned into a slushie after I opened it. Fortunately, it didn't freeze solid.They could only try their best to pour it out, and soon the basin was filled with a lot of crushed ice. Then they put it on the stove."There's still some lamb slices in the fridge, let's have hot pot! Eat whatever we have, and we can think about what to do next after we're full. As the saying goes, food is the most important thing for people. We live our whole lives from the moment we open our eyes until we close them, so why not have a proper meal!"The suggestion was immediately approved by everyone.Some people went to find chopsticks and bowls, while others went to move stools.There was no need to choose the location; it was right next to the stove, where the coal was crackling and popping as it burned.The shaved ice melted quickly and slowly into water, gradually warming up and creating mist. Then, the ingredients for the pot were thrown in, and now we just waited for it to boil.Su Xiaoyu thought of the vegetables growing inside the house; she knew without a doubt they had already wilted from the cold. It was such a pity they were ready to eat soon.It seems unlikely that we'll be able to eat leafy green vegetables openly and honestly in the future.The 10-plus kilograms of mutton slices were all eaten in one go, and even the soup was shared among everyone.There's only one empty basin left. Everyone put their bowls and chopsticks in it. Now is not the time to think about washing the dishes.Gu Lingxiao said to Su Xiaoyu, "You and Xiuxiushouldn't go back. Stay here and save some coal."The extreme cold outside is more severe than I anticipated and may last for a long time. Staying here allows us to take care of each other.Su Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow, "So, where will you stay tonight?"Gu Lingxiao said to Jin Jun, who was still stunned, "You'll live with me. Xiu'er and Jin Junwill share a room. Don't you dare mess around before we're married. If I find out, you'll be sorry!"Jin Jun regained his composure and nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, I won't do anything reckless!"Lin Xiuxiu was no longer calm. "How can this be? I want to live with Xiaoyu."Jin Jun, feeling jealous, quickly stepped forward to pull her away. "Xiu, our relationship is public now, so it's perfectly legitimate for you to live with me. I'll take responsibility for you. Once the disaster is over, we'll have a wedding. If there's still a civil affairs bureau, I'll take you to get our marriage certificate!"I, Jin Jun, swear to God, if I have ever wronged you, may I die a horrible death!" Jin Jun, don't say that, that's not what I meant, you don't understand!" Lin Xiuxiu looked at Su Xiaoyu with pleading eyes. How could she, a girl, live in the same house as Gu Lingxiao?Su Xiaoyu remained calm. The weather was so cold now, she was sure she was wearing more clothes at night. As long as they didn't sleep in the same bed, what could she possibly find out? She gave Lin Xiuxiu a reassuring look.Why didn't she tell everyone that she was a girl? In her opinion, there was no need. She had long considered these people as brothers, and besides, being a man made it easier for her to get along with them.If she were to revert to being a girl, they would definitely have to take care of her, just like Lin Xiuxiu, and become someone they would protect.She didn't want things to be like that. Besides, once the extreme cold passed, she could still move downstairs and continue living there.So in her view, there was no problem. As long as she felt it was okay, then others were not a problem either.After figuring it out, I even smiled.Lin Xiuxiu couldn't bear to look. Had Su Xiaoyuthought about the future? What would she do if they found out she was a girl?It reminds me of Mulan, who disguised herself as a man and lived among a group of men for 10 years.It doesn't seem like it's impossible. Once Su Xiaoyu finds someone she likes, she can take the initiative to reveal her identity, and then she can help explain to everyone.Gu Lingxiao is so good to Su Xiaoyu; it's clearly brotherly affection, not romantic love, so even if she finds out, nothing will happen.The two reached an unspoken agreement and neither of them said it.When I went to bed at night, I saw the sleeping bag prepared on the bed, and then I had to cover myself with a big quilt.Each person should fill two hot water bottles, one to their chest and one to their feet, so they won't get frostbite.Wearing even thicker layers, Lin Xiuxiu's last shred of doubt vanished. At this moment, whether man or woman, survival was the most important thing.Jin Jun never expected to sleep in the same bed as Lin Xiuxiu that night.When we were building the stove in the living room, we only managed to make a small earthen bed because of limited materials. It was just enough for three people to lie on.It's perfect for keeping watch now; the door to the stove can't be broken, and who knows how much the outside temperature will drop.If the temperature drops another 20 degrees, reaching below -60 degrees Celsius, people might have to huddle together for warmth.The windows were sealed shut, and it was unclear whether the fog outside had lifted. Everyone fell asleep in this state of anxiety.base.Qi Tianyu was wearing a military overcoat over a down jacket, and ten layers of socks stuffed into oversized cotton shoes. Outside, fog swirled, visibility was extremely low, and the outdoor temperature had reached -55 degrees Celsius, with the possibility of it dropping further.He was barely able to walk outside; every step was incredibly difficult, and his face was freezing. Even though only his eyes were exposed, he was still terribly cold and couldn't bear it.After inspecting the area for half a day, it was found that the heating system throughout the base was completely inadequate. The newly built large buildings, in particular, each housed thousands of people, and there was absolutely no heating. People were practically huddled together, relying on each other's body heat for warmth.After this extreme cold, who knows how many more people will die.Without a well-constructed base, it's impossible to accommodate so many people. This is all because of Qin Ling's selfishness; he wants to be a local tyrant...