33: Chapter 33 Boss Niu Called

The video finished playing, but the people who watched it remained in a daze for a long time.

"Boss, is what the video said true?" Ruan Xinghua asked.

"Yes. Reports show that this molecule has already been detected in the current atmospheric composition. Although the damage it can cause now is still minimal, we must consider that microorganisms evolve thousands or tens of thousands of times faster than humans, and this impact will increase exponentially," Oriental Chen replied.

"Is there any way to prevent this from happening?" Brother Zhang asked.

"The death of zombies, the decomposition of microorganisms, the evolution of microorganisms—which of these steps do you think we can control?" Oriental Chen retorted.

Brother Zhang fell silent.

That's right, there's no way to stop it.

It seems the virus isn't the end of the apocalypse, but merely a beginning.

Everyone fell silent.

They knew that the apocalypse for all of humanity was imminent, yet they were helpless.

"How much time do we have left?" Yan Fangfang asked.

"3 years," Oriental Chen replied.

"3 years?" Yan Fangfang was a bit disheartened.

She had risked coming to Binjiang precisely because she wanted to be closer to the virus. She hoped that in this way, she could find a method to resist the virus. Who knew that after arriving here, she could only hide and evade. There was no way to directly resist the zombies, let alone deal with the virus.

Later, she came to the base. The advanced technology here instantly gave her hope.

She gained the ability to resist zombies and also the ability to resist the virus.

At that moment, she understood that as long as there was enough time, eliminating zombies and eliminating the virus would not be a problem at all.

It was precisely because of this that she endured Oriental Chen's repeated unreasonableness and insults. She lowered her proud head for it and abandoned her carefully maintained self-respect.

But before she even had time to react, another shocking piece of information weighed heavily on her heart.

This news was so despairing, so cruel in extinguishing all hope for the future.

This was a doomed situation that no one could change.

"You just said there was one more thing you'd tell me after I apologized. Was it this?" Yan Fangfang asked despondently.

"Exactly!" Oriental Chen admitted frankly.

"You clearly knew everyone would die, yet you still made me apologize? Are you doing this just to deliberately humiliate me?" Yan Fangfang's eyes welled up. She lifted her head and asked, tears swirling in her eyes.

"Who said everyone would die? Did I say that?" Oriental Chen blinked, feigning ignorance.

"Brother Dongfang, you just said that we can't stop the end of the world," Luoer couldn't bear it anymore and couldn't help but stand up for Yan Fangfang.

"We can't stop the end of the world, but we can find a way to survive in the end of the world," Oriental Chen said with a smile to Luoer.

Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

It seems the Boss has a way.

Yan Fangfang was still crying, but hearing this, she actually broke into a smile through her tears. She hastily raised her hand and wiped away her tears with her sleeve.

"I knew it, Brother Dongfang, you have a way, don't you?" Luoer walked up to Oriental Chen and said excitedly.

"There is a way, but it's almost as good as having no way at all," Oriental Chen suddenly made a sharp turn.

"Boss, stop beating around the bush. Quickly tell us, we're all dying of impatience," Ling Zhenhai walked over and said anxiously.

"Actually, each Settlement can establish a base like ours, wouldn't that allow them to survive temporarily?" Oriental Chen said.

This sounded like a method, but it also felt unfeasible; it was indeed almost as good as having no way at all.

Firstly, such a base cannot be built just by saying so. In the past, it would simply mean investing more funds, personnel, and equipment. But now, conditions do not allow it.

Secondly, surviving underground is actually a technical skill. Everyone has been underground for so long and has some experience. Where do the various supplies in the base come from? Where do the various weapons and equipment come from? Without these prerequisites, they would starve to death after two days of hiding underground.

Thirdly, when there are many people, thoughts become complex. Who will take the lead? Who will provide the resources? If you don't provide money or resources, why should people listen to you? If you do provide money and resources, the matter might not get done, and you might become the target of public criticism first. Everyone is about to starve to death, and only your family has food, so who else would they rob but you?

...

This matter, they couldn't accomplish it on their own.

"Alright, it's getting late. Everyone, go back and think about it for now. When you have time, you can also communicate privately, and we'll discuss it again tomorrow," Oriental Chen said.

Everyone left.

"Xiao Lin!"

"Commander, please give your orders," Xiao Lin replied.

"You know the task. Help me formulate a feasible plan," Oriental Chen said.

"Yes, Commander."

...

"Ding-a-ling-ling~"

Oriental Chen was still asleep when his phone rang.

Oriental Chen didn't even open his eyes, frowning as he fumbled for his phone. He originally wanted to hang up and continue sleeping.

No! Oriental Chen instantly opened his eyes and quickly grabbed his phone.

This phone hadn't rung in a long time; someone was contacting him.

Oriental Chen took the phone and saw an unfamiliar number.

"Hello?" He answered the call.

"Mr. Dongfang, I finally got in touch with you!"

It was Niu Xingwang calling.

"Boss Niu?" Oriental Chen asked, confirming.

"It's me, Mr. Dongfang," Niu Xingwang said excitedly.

"Where are you now?" Oriental Chen asked.

"I'm at Qinghe Settlement," Niu Xingwang replied.

"Oh, oh, oh, that's good then. It's relatively safer there," Oriental Chen replied.

"Mr. Dongfang, it's not safe here. We were just attacked by zombies last night, and many people died," Niu Xingwang said in a lowered voice.

"Are you alright then?" Oriental Chen asked.

"I'm fine, but I'm almost unable to hold on now," Niu Xingwang said.

"Oh? What happened?"

"Sigh! It's a long story. Mr. Dongfang, I exchanged this phone for a high price, and it can only be used for 1 minute. I called you because I have a favor to ask!" Niu Xingwang said.

"Okay! Tell me!" Oriental Chen agreed.

"I don't think I can make it back. Please take care of my wife as much as possible in the future," Niu Xingwang said with a heavy heart.

"Boss Niu, it's not that bad. Tell me the specific situation in detail," Oriental Chen replied.

"Mr. Dongfang, some things are inconvenient to say..."

"Hey! Alright, alright! Time's up!"

"Beep beep beep ~"

Before Boss Niu could finish speaking, he heard someone snatch the phone away and hang up.

"Xiao Lin!" Oriental Chen got up from bed and quickly ran to the office.

"Commander, please give your orders," Xiao Lin replied.

"Locate the phone number that just called," Oriental Chen said.

"Location locked, at Qinghe Ridge in Suirong County," Xiao Lin replied.

When Oriental Chen was on the phone, Xiao Lin had already located it immediately.

Oriental Chen quickly informed everyone to get their equipment ready.

"Boss, where are we going?" Brother Zhang asked.

"We're going to Qinghe Ridge. Niu Xingwang is probably in trouble," Oriental Chen replied.

Upon hearing this, Brother Zhang didn't hesitate and quickly issued orders:

"All units, target Qinghe Ridge, move out!"

He turned back and whispered to Oriental Chen:

"Xiao Chen, don't go. It's dangerous outside. We'll go alone."

"Let's go together. I also want to see what the Settlements are like now," Oriental Chen said while getting his equipment ready.

Brother Zhang said no more, and the entire group left the base.

After five months, most of the cars outside were scrapped.

And with the roads congested, it was unrealistic to drive the Humvee from the base out of the city.

Now, they could only grit their teeth and find vehicles on the spot.

They found several new cars in stock at a 4S shop in the suburbs, but after a long time, they couldn't get them to start.

"Come on, I'll do it," Oriental Chen said.

He took out a metal tag from his pocket, threw it into the car, and closed the door.

One minute later, "Boom boom boom," the car started.

Oriental Chen took out the metal tag and repeated the process, quickly getting several cars ready.

Everyone was surprised, but there was no time to ask questions.

They quickly assigned vehicles, got in, broke through the 4S shop's glass, and drove west.

Although the roads outside the city were covered with thick leaves, there were few abandoned vehicles on the road, which didn't hinder their progress.

In about an hour or so, they arrived at Qinghe Ridge.