Chapter 35

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Your mother and I have always been proud of you. You have to live well with Su Can during the apocalypse,” Li Zheng said.

“Wait…” Li Jiayue said.

However, before Li Jiayue could continue speaking, Li Zheng turned to look at Su Can and continued to say, “Su Can, the days in the future will be very different. I hope you’ll treat my daughter sincerely. Don’t make her sad.”

“Don’t worry, uncle,” Su Can replied solemnly with a nod.

Then, Li Zheng turned to Zhang Rong, who was next to him, and said, “Wife, you’ve been with me for so many years. It’s better for you to accompany our daughter now. It’ll probably take a long time for us to complete the research…”

“Old man, what nonsense are you spouting?” Zhang Rong said with a gentle smile, “I’m a capable person after all. How can I just leave so easily? Wherever you have to go to do your research, I’ll follow you. As for our daughter, Su Can will look after her. Why are you so worried?”

Looking at Li Zheng who was nodding thoughtfully, Li Jiayue could not help but feel slightly unhappy. She said, “Dad, mom, why are you treating me like a child?”

“In the eyes of your parents, you’ll always be a child,” Li Zheng said. Then, he sighed and looked at Su Can. He adjusted his glasses and said seriously, “Take my daughter with you and hide in the shelter. There’s still some time left before the apocalypse. Perhaps, my wife and I will be okay. I’ll try my best to convince others about the coming of the Ice Age.”

Su Can nodded and said, “I’ll have to trouble you then, uncle. Please look after yourselves. We’ll go to the base first.” Then, he brought something out and handed it to Li Zheng before he continued to say, “However, you should hold on to this.”

“This is…” Li Zheng furrowed his brows when he saw the key in Su Can’s hand.

“This is the spare key to the shelter,” Su Can said as he looked at Li Zheng and Zhang Rong, “You can come to the shelter whenever you want.”

“Alright,” Li Zheng said with a smile, “Don’t worry. My wife and I know what we are doing, and we’re good at what we do. If the situation is really critical, I think the country will protect us.”

Su Can nodded. “Both of you have to be safe.”

“Dad, mom, we’re leaving,” Li Jiayue said.

Li Zheng and Zhang Rong watched as Su Can and Li Jiayue left, sighing emotionally.

“I think we were like them as well when we first met…”

“I remember we met at the laboratory…”

The duo exchanged a look and tightened their grips around each other’s hands.

“I don’t have any use for this key. If anything happens, you should use this key and live with our daughter and Su Can.”

“Old man, how dare you say things like this at this time?” Zhang Rong said as she stuffed the key back into Li Zheng’s hand and hit him. Then, she added, “Alright, let’s not linger here. If we have time, we should look at the analysis report of the research. Perhaps, we’ll find something.”

Li Zheng nodded.

With that, the duo quickly made their way to the national laboratory, which was located nearby.

…

“Su Can, look at this!”

“What is it?”

Li Jiayue frowned as she looked at her phone with a hint of disbelief. “The official announcement just came out. The government is starting to build shelters for the apocalypse…”

Su Can kept his hands on the steering wheel and nodded. “They finally realized the severity of the issue.”

At the same time, Su Can thought to himself, ‘What a pity. If they had started just a little earlier, they might have had time. However, it’s a little too late now…”

“It’s said that the shelter in our city is being built at the old subway station. It’s because that place has a relatively complete water system and various drainage systems. It can withstand 30 million tons of pressure. Not only is the government beginning to build shelters, but they’re also allowing people to convert their homes into shelters. Overall, it seems like a good thing,” Li Jiayue said. A smile appeared on her face as she continued to say, “It seems like the people will be able to live well if they start making preparations now…”

Su Can shook his head without hesitation and said, “There’s no time. Think about it. It took us a while to complete the renovations of the shelter, and it costs more than ten million. They’re only going to start building now… They don’t have time…”

It was close to the day of the apocalypse after all. There were fewer than ten days left now. Fortunately, he had a little foresight.

Su Can knew that this announcement was a tacit acknowledgment of the impending apocalypse as well. To stabilize the country and prevent widespread panic, the government did not disclose anything previously. However, the situation was almost completely revealed to the people now.

“You’re right. It’s a good thing that you have enough foresight,” Li Jiayue said with a nod.

Su Can looked at Li Jiayue and asked curiously, “So, what are people’s reactions to such a huge announcement?”

“The reactions aren’t that great,” Li Jiayue said before she showed Su Can a series of short videos.

One video showed an angry man in his own home, and he was smashing a few things in his house as he cursed, “Damn it! Has the government considered how we’re going to survive? What right do they have to behave the way they did? They only made an announcement to prepare for the disaster when it’s too late! Why didn’t they say so a few days earlier?”

The man smashed the cup in his hand to the ground angrily after he finished speaking. Then, he crouched down and held his head as he started crying.

For a moment, Su Can was speechless. Finally, he said, “Things aren’t good for them…”

Li Jiayue shook her head slightly. “I can tell…”

Su Can sighed.

Under the video, many comments cursed the government for being incompetent. Everyone was clearly furious. Even if there were a few rational comments, they were quickly drowned out by the angry comments.