​​Chapter 03

We had obtained solar panels, which could both shield the windows and generate electricity.

Three days ago, the supermarket lost power and water. Everyone used trash bags to relieve themselves, while a small drone maneuvered the waste out through the restroom window.

Ruan Tingting began sobbing in the restroom, whining that she hadn’t eaten any vegetables and was constipated.

Xiao Chu snapped through the door:

"You’re just lazy and spoiled like a damn parasite—of course you’re blocked up!"

"Waaah~" She broke into near-hysterical tears.

Tsk. How was this puppy dog so sharp-tongued?

rather liked it.

Each of us took turns using the satellite phone to call our families—no one answered.

was put in charge of calling the National Emergency Response Center.

No answer.

With no air conditioning or ventilation, the 400-square-foot office became unbearably stifling. Water remained strictly rationed.

Aside from bathroom breaks, Ruan Tingting clung to Qiu Ze like a limpet for twenty-four hours a day.

She really didn’t mind the heat rash, did she?