Miraculous Temperature Rise

Due to the blockade of information, they had no idea of the extent of the earthquake this time, and could only grope forward.

Alice found a relatively flat place and took out two RVs from the space. This wasn't a bomb shelter, and it wasn't safe to stay in a tent.

Each RV had a bunk bed, and the sofa inside could be unfolded into another bed.Four men in one RV, so Alexander had to squeeze with Arnold.Alice slept in the same RV as Blanche.

After the sky completely darkened, they started cooking inside the RV.

The dining table and kitchen were in the RV where Alice stayed, and tonight's cooks were still the Allen brothers.

Alice got off the RV, planning to take a stroll around.

Hurley, thinking that he wouldn't be needed for cooking, followed her.

"The base is far from here, and it shouldn't have been affected by the earthquake over there," Hurley walked beside her, "this road might be challenging, but it won't take long to drive through the earthquake zone."

Alice walked to a higher place, looking at the ruins not far away, and smiled lightly, "I know, I'm not in a hurry."Being in a hurry wouldn't help; they could only slowly make their way through this road.

Alice took out binoculars to observe the surroundings. There wasn't a single building or house that was intact. The surroundings were dark and eerie. When the cold wind blew, it gave a horror movie-like feeling.

Hurley reached out to her, "Let me have a look."

Alice handed him the binoculars, pointing to a road not far away, "Try that route tomorrow."

The roads on the map were all blocked, so they had to take a detour.The two discussed the route until Arnold came to call them for dinner before going back.Even in such a harsh environment, it didn't affect their ability to eat and drink well.

After Hurley and Alice washed the dishes, they returned to their respective RVs.

After a while, Alexander came to knock on the door again, "Little sister, give us some hot water, we want to take a shower."

"Sorry, I forgot," Alice apologized.Alice immediately took out four empty buckets and poured half hot water and half cold water for them. Since the earthquake, the temperature miraculously warmed up, reaching around 25 degrees Celsius outside.

Mixing hot water with cold water didn't make it too cold; the temperature was just right. Living in the RVs was quite convenient; they had no shortage of electricity, and the washing machine and refrigerator could function normally.

Alice also took a shower, giving the lower bunk to Blanche and climbing up where she could open the skylight. She stuck her head out, and the next second, her eyes met with Hurley's. The two RVs weren't far apart, and they couldn't help but smile at each other.

Hurley took out a pack of jelly from the space, raising an eyebrow, "Want some?"

Alice always liked sweets. As expected, she couldn't refuse and reached out to him, "Throw it over."

Hurley aimed at her position and threw the pack of jelly. Alice caught it with one hand and had a strawberry-flavored one.

"What are you two plotting behind our backs?" A head popped out behind Hurley.

Alexander stared at them, his gaze shifting back and forth. Hurley casually blew a breeze, "It's cool outside; I'm giving up my spot for you."

Alice hadn't planned to stay too long anyway. When Hurley went back to sleep, she closed the skylight.

"Alice, who are you talking to?" Blanche, who came out after showering, vaguely heard voices.

"Oh, just chatting with Hurley for a bit." Alice lay down, took out her tablet from the space, and planned to continue watching the last episode of the palace intrigue drama before going to sleep.

Blanche smiled without disturbing her, perhaps thinking about something.

The night passed relatively peacefully in the wilderness, but the next morning, almost everyone's faces didn't look good. Alexander and Atticus had obvious dark circles under their eyes.

"Don't tell me none of you slept." Alexander looked at this person, then turned to look at that person, blinking his eyes.Blanche rubbed her temples, having not slept well all night, and she had a slight headache. "I thought no one stayed up late last night, so I didn't dare to sleep."She still had lingering fear, and to be able to alert them in time, she kept her eyes open until dawn.

Alice: "Coincidentally, I was thinking the same."

Hurley: "+2"

Arnold: "+3"

"..."

Even if everyone hadn't slept well, they had no intention of staying here. After breakfast, Alice packed up the RVs and continued on foot.

"Auntie, there are many loose stones on the road, some are especially sharp, be careful," Hurley happened to be walking beside Blanche, reminding her considerately.

Blanche looked at him with a smile, "Okay, you also be careful, try not to step on the places with many stones."

Alexander, seeing this scene, couldn't help but go to Arnold again, "From the way our mom talks, why do I feel like she's looking at a son-in-law?"

Arnold also had this feeling. He sighed faintly, "When girls grow up, they will have their own families. We should just bless her."

Walking in front and behind them, Alice: "..."Did they really think she didn't exist?

After ten days of trekking through mountains and rivers, they finally walked out of the earthquake zone. Looking at the flat road ahead, there was suddenly a bittersweet feeling—it had been so difficult.

"Little sister, bring our cars out." Alexander didn't want to take another step.

Alice nodded and took out several cars. After walking for ten days, she didn't want to walk anymore.

Alexander wiped his car over and over again. Only after walking did he realize how enjoyable it was to drive.

"How far have we walked in these ten days?" Alexander asked with a smile; this could be considered a milestone in his life.

"Two hundred kilometers, averaging twenty kilometers per day."For ordinary people, walking twenty kilometers in a day is considered a limit, but they exercised regularly, and their physical fitness was excellent. According to their stamina, walking thirty to forty kilometers in a day was not a problem. However, the difficult terrain along this route had halved the distance.

"How far is it to Base K from here?" Alexander asked again.

Hurley took out the map and checked, "It's about fifteen hundred kilometers, and it will take approximately two to three days by car."If there was no urgency, it would take about five days to a week.

"Let's have lunch first, take a rest, and then continue," Blanche said, feeling her legs and feet were getting weak.

No one felt like cooking lunch, so Alice took out fast food, still piping hot.

"I want braised pork rice," Alexander said.

Atticus: "I'll have roast duck rice."

Hurley laughed, "Boss, I'll take a minced pork rice."

Alice: "..."Just a moment ago, she didn't feel anything, but hearing him call her "boss," she suddenly felt like she was running a fast-food joint.

Alice had BBQ pork rice for herself, paired with a bottle of fruit wine to refresh her palate.

After a simple meal, they rested in the cars for two hours.