Chapter 32

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“We don’t have time for this!”

“It’s fine to treat it as a possibility, but it’s too risky to say that this is our conclusion!”

Faced with his skeptical colleagues, Li Zheng’s gaze grew even more determined as he said, “No matter what, my opinion won’t change this time. As for what you think, it’s your own business.”

Li Zheng was sure there was no mistake; Su Can’s guess was 100% correct.

…

The senior official, who was already bald, felt that he would likely lose more hair if he had any left at this moment when he saw the scientists arguing.

“They’re still arguing…”

The assistant, who was still holding the table, looked uneasy, but he still said, “Sir, you have to give him more time. After all, the duration of their research should have been longer. If it weren’t for the sudden melting of the glaciers, they would have had more time.”

“I know,” the senior official said with a sigh, “In any case, we should prepare and respond accordingly to the possibilities they raised…”

“Understood!”

…

Li Zheng walked home after he got off work. He could not help but let out a long sigh. Although the others disagreed, he was convinced that the second Ice Age was coming. He had to think of a way to convince the others.

Li Zheng was still mulling over this matter when a man dressed in a suit suddenly approached him.

“Hey! Mister!”

Li Zheng subconsciously frowned and took a step back as he asked, “Do I know you?”

The man sighed and said, “Don’t be nervous! I’m from the country’s central bank. I work for the government just like you.”

Upon hearing this, Li Zheng stopped retreating. He sized up the person in front of him, unsure if the other person was telling the truth.

“Don’t be so wary. I just want to talk to you about something,” the man said with a smile. He was the senior executive from the bank, also known as the mysterious man. In order to get close to Su Can, he had investigated Li Zheng. He knew Li Zheng was the father of Li Jiayue and that Li Jiayue was Su Can’s girlfriend; in other words, Li Zheng was Su Can’s future father-in-law. Coincidentally, they both worked for the government.

“I listened in on your meeting today. To be honest, I agree with you completely,” the mysterious man said.

Upon hearing this, Li Zheng raised his eyebrows and looked at the mysterious man with a hint of disbelief. He asked, “What did you say?”

“I said I agree with you. If there’s an apocalypse, it’ll definitely be just as you said,” the mysterious man said enthusiastically as he rushed forward to hold Li Zheng’s hand.

“Do you really think so?” Li Zheng could not help but smile. After all, not many people believed him.

“Of course!” the mysterious man nodded without hesitation as he said, “Back then, I joined a group chat about the apocalypse. At that time, Su Can also mentioned something like that. Since then, I’ve always believed in the second coming of the Ice Age… He’s really amazing!”

‘So Su Can predicted this so early on?’

Li Zheng nodded as he listened to the mysterious man. At the same time, he began to think about the matter again.

On the other hand, the mysterious man grew excited when he saw Li Zheng’s nodding. He thought to himself that flattery was a good tactic. It would only be a matter of time before he could get close to Su Can.

With this thought in mind, the mysterious man continued to say, “He’s really amazing! He knew about the apocalypse way before everyone did. Moreover, he also knew about the nature of the apocalypse. Speaking of, he built an extremely magnificent base in advance as well! It’s really good. If we can take shelter there, there’s no need to worry about the apocalypse at all! He’s truly amazing”

“What base?” Li Zheng frowned.

Upon seeing Li Zheng’s reaction, the mysterious man fell silent immediately. Following that, he broke out in cold sweat and he wondered inwardly, ‘What’s going on? Isn’t this person Su Can’s future father-in-law? Why doesn’t he know that Su Can has built a shelter for the apocalypse?’

The mysterious man grew even more nervous. His eyes darted around as he thought to himself, ‘This is bad… Did I let the cat out of the bag? I was only trying to flatter him, but it seems like I’m done for!’

The mysterious man composed himself and wiped the sweat off his forehead before he smiled at Li Zheng and said, “The weather is really too hot. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first.”

“Wait! What base were you talking about?”

Before Li Zheng could ask any more questions, the mysterious man fled away, leaving no trace behind. He could not help but feel slightly disappointed.

After a moment, he shook his head and continued on his journey home as he muttered to himself, “What a weirdo…”

…

At the entrance of the shelter.

Su Can stood at the entrance and looked at the sun.

The temperature had dropped a little a few days ago, but for some reason, it had risen again. The trees he planted, which thrived in the cold, had almost died from the heat. The rivers and lakes nearby were also drying up.

He could not help but feel slightly distressed when he looked at the yellowed grass on the ground as well.

It seemed like before anything else, there was going to be a drought first.

‘Fortunately, I had the foresight to store a large amount of water in the shelter. It should be enough for a period of time… I’ve been working non-stop, and my body is sticky. I should take a shower first…’

Su Can planned to take a nap after washing up. After that, he would wrap up his work.

…

A few hours later…

The weather outside changed drastically. The high temperature dropped sharply, and a violent wind swept through the city, stirring up a sandstorm. The clear sky turned gloomy in just an instant, and deafening claps of thunder rang from behind the clouds.

Those who had been suffering from the heat for many days looked at the gloomy sky in excitement and anticipation.

“Great! It’s going to rain!”

However, unlike those people, Su Can, who was standing in front of the window, could not help but feel a little worried. The unease in his heart grew as he murmured to himself, “I didn’t expect the rain to come so soon… The portent of the disaster is finally here…”