104: Chapter 104, the second free-play task

Qin Lin did not answer.

He knew the answer might be cruel.

A middle-aged woman, heading out alone into the extreme cold to find her husband.

Without any professional equipment, without a clear route or target...

The probability of survival was minuscule.

But he couldn't say it out loud.

“We'll find her. Once Yuling's body is a bit better, we'll set out. We'll follow the route your father might have taken and search all the way.”

“But Ning City is so big, where do we even start looking?”

“There are clues. Since your father went to find someone, he must have had a destination. Do you know... the addresses of those women?”

Su Yuran froze.

She did indeed know a few.

Once, she had accidentally seen the chat records on her father's phone and remembered a few addresses and names.

At the time, she chose silence, feeling it was her parents' private matter and she shouldn't interfere.

Thinking back now, that was such foolish naivety.

“I know two of them. One is in Clear Water Bay in the east of the city, and the other is in the High-tech Zone in the west.”

“Good. Then we'll start searching from those two places.”

“Qin Lin.” Su Yuran looked at him.

“If... if when we find them, the scene we see is... something I don't want to see, what then?”

For example, her father living a good life with a mistress.

For example, her mother already...

“No matter what we see, we'll face it together.”

Qin Lin gripped her hand tightly.

“You're not alone, Su Yuran. You have me, and the whole team. We are your new family.”

Su Yuran's tears welled up again.

But this time, it wasn't just sadness.

There was also gratitude.

“Brother Lin is so kind.” She leaned against his shoulder.

“If it weren't for you, I might have died in the apocalypse long ago, let alone found Yuling.”

“Don't speak of that. Go wash your face, then bring some porridge to Yuling. She needs you most right now.”

“Mm.”

Su Yuran stood up, took a few deep breaths, and calmed her emotions.

As she walked toward the kitchen, her back was straight and her steps were firm.

Qin Lin watched her, feeling somewhat emotional.

...

Inside the Medical Room, Su Yuling took small sips of the porridge her sister was feeding her.

As the hot porridge entered her stomach, her complexion improved significantly, and her eyes gradually cleared up.

“Sis, this porridge is so delicious. It's been so long since I've eaten anything hot.”

“Drink slowly, there's plenty more. After you finish, sleep some more; you should be able to get out of bed tomorrow.”

“Mm.”

Su Yuling nodded, then looked around.

“Sis, where are we now? This isn't home.”

“This is on Brother Qin Lin's RV.”

Su Yuran introduced them: “This is Aunt Han Qing, she's a doctor and saved your life. This is Sister Wanwan, she cooked the porridge. Outside there's also Sister Yurou, she's responsible for looking after the plants on the vehicle.”

Su Yuling looked at each of them and said softly:

“Thank you all.”

“You're welcome.” Lin Wanwan smiled.

“It's good that you've woken up.”

Han Qing finished checking the IV tube: “Once this bottle is finished, you won't need any more. Your body's Recovery is very fast, much faster than I imagined.”

She looked at the RV's medical equipment and couldn't help but shake her head.

“To be honest, with the healing system of this RV, I'm about to be out of a job.”

“Normally, with dehydration and hypothermia to your degree, it would take at least a week of Recovery time.”

“It's only been a day for you, and all your indicators are basically back to normal.”

“RV?”

Su Yuling looked around curiously.

“What kind of RV is so amazing?”

“It's a long story. When you're feeling better, I'll give you a tour.”

“This RV is our home; it's very safe, very warm, and has everything.”

“Home...”

Su Yuling repeated the word, tears shimmering in her eyes.

“Will we still have a home?”

“Yes.”

Su Yuran's tone was firm.

“This is our new home.”

After being fed the porridge, Su Yuling fell asleep again.

This time it was a normal sleep, with steady breathing and a rosy complexion.

Su Yuran stayed by the bedside, watching her sister's sleeping face with mixed emotions.

Finding her sister was lucky.

But her parents' whereabouts had become a new knot in her heart.

She knew that the upcoming search might not yield a good result.

But she had to go; she had to know the truth.

No matter how cruel that truth was.

In the living room, Qin Lin was studying a map.

The map of Ning City was spread out on a holographic projection, with Clear Water Bay and the High-tech Zone marked out.

The two places were over thirty kilometers apart, which wasn't far under pre-apocalypse traffic conditions.

But now, with snow covering everything and roads blocked, thirty kilometers might take several days to travel.

Moreover, both places were in the city center, with dense buildings and complex situations.

The System's voice rang out at this moment:

【Passenger 005: Su Yuling】

【Age: 18 years old】

【Height: 169cm】

【Peak Type: C】

【Beauty Rating: 95】

【Body Count: 0】

【Status: Not Pregnant】

【Comprehensive Rating: 93 (Meets mission requirements)】

Qin Lin looked at the System information.

As expected, Su Yuling's beauty score and comprehensive rating were both very high, just like Su Yuran's.

They truly were born of the same mother.

【Reception Successful: Female Passenger No. 005 has boarded】

【Reward survival points: 100】

【New passenger boarded, mission triggered】

【Mission Requirement: Host free-play】

【Mission Reward: Unlock supermarket space 10%, Random Advanced Resource Box ×2】

【Accept?】

“Qin Lin.”

Before Qin Lin could choose, Su Yuran walked over.

“I've thought it over; we'll set out to search tomorrow.”

“Is Yuling's body okay for that?”

“Han Qing said it's no problem. The RV's healing system is very powerful; she'll be able to move normally tomorrow.”

Qin Lin nodded: “Good. Then we'll go to Clear Water Bay first tomorrow; it's closer.”

“If... if we can't find them?”

“Then we'll go to the High-tech Zone. If we can't find them in either place, we'll think of another way.”

“But you need to be mentally prepared, it's possible...”

“I know.”

Su Yuran interrupted him.

“I've already prepared for the worst. It's just... I just need to see it with my own eyes to give up hope.”

“I understand.”

The two of them looked at the map in silence.

Outside the window, Ning City was covered in ice and snow, dead silent.

This once prosperous city had now become a giant tomb.

And they had to search within this tomb for two lives that might have long since vanished.

...

The next morning, Su Yuling was indeed able to get out of bed.

With her sister's support, she walked out of the Medical Room and saw the interior of the RV in its entirety for the first time.

“This... this is really a RV?”

She widened her eyes in disbelief.

A spacious living room, a modern kitchen, clean hallways, and those closed bedroom doors.

This was simply like a small apartment rather than a vehicle.

“That's right.”

Su Yuran was very proud, as if it were her own vehicle.

“This is Brother Qin Lin's RV, and it's our home now. Come, I'll give you a tour.”

She led her sister through every functional area.

“This is the kitchen; Sister Wanwan's cooking is exceptionally delicious.”

“This is the ecological box; Sister Yurou is in charge of growing vegetables.”

“This is the tool warehouse; Brother Qin Lin puts all the collected resources here. This way is the bedroom area...”

Su Yuling marveled as she looked around.

Especially when she saw the fresh vegetables and fruits in the ecological box, her eyes lit up.

“There are actually strawberries! And tomatoes!”

She crouched down and carefully touched the green plants.

“Sis, this isn't a dream, is it?”

“It's not a dream.” Su Yuran smiled.

“It's all real. We have plenty of food, clean water, and warm rooms. The apocalypse is terrifying, but we're very safe here.”

After touring the common areas, Su Yuran took her sister to the bedroom area.