dognovel Chapter 11 is about to see the second wave of mutated creatures!
Chapter 11 is about to see the second wave of mutated creatures!
Su Nian suddenly turned his head
He suddenly stopped, frozen in place, completely unprepared for her.
It was none other than Jiang Ruotong.
The woman before me had a perfectly oval face.
Very beautiful and exquisite.
It's the kind of thing you can't forget once you see it...
She possesses both the charm of a mature woman and the dignified elegance that comes with years of experience in a high position.
Every frown and glance exudes an aura.
A slight sense of embarrassment
Instead, it adds a touch of delicate, broken beauty, so beautiful that it's impossible to look away.
With such looks and demeanor, even before transmigrating, she would have been someone who could stand out in a crowd at a glance.
This Aunt Jiang comes from a privileged background and is a respected and admired female CEO in the business world.
In the past, she was always surrounded by a large entourage when she went out.
A dedicated driver and bodyguard are always by his side; he never lifts a finger and is never even allowed a speck of dust to get on him.
She has lived a life that countless women could only dream of.
But then an unexpected event occurred, and everyone was transported to this dog-eat-dog wasteland world.
All the wealth, status, and glamour of the past vanished in an instant.
Her fingers were tightly clenched together in tension.
Her eyes darted away nervously, avoiding Su Nian's gaze.
A faint blush crept onto her cheeks...
His whole being exuded an undisguised unease and anxiety.
Her voice carried a clear hint of panic, along with an unnatural shyness and awkwardness.
She spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.
"I'm so sorry, Su Nian, I really didn't mean to. The ground was a bit slippery just now, and I lost my balance and accidentally bumped into you. Please don't mind."
After speaking, as if afraid of causing a misunderstanding, she subconsciously took half a step back.
He subtly increased the distance between himself and Su Nian, his hands hanging limply at his sides, his eyes darting around.
Instead, she seemed like a little girl who had done something wrong and didn't know what to do.
Seeing her flustered and helpless appearance, Su Nian couldn't help but smile slightly, a gentle smile flashing in his eyes.
His face showed a knowing and understanding expression. He nodded gently, without the slightest hint of blame, and slowly began to comfort him:
"It's alright, Aunt Jiang. It was just a minor accident. Don't worry about it."
Su Nian saw it all clearly; he vaguely sensed that Jiang Ruotong had always harbored an eager expectation in her heart.
I just witnessed Su Nian decisively giving up his personal advancement opportunity to reinforce the shelter, and transforming the simple wooden house into an indestructible steel fortress.
Jiang Ruotong was deeply impressed by the formidable strength and the incredible privileges granted by the system.
She possesses a B-level talent for identifying supplies, which is quite useful for distinguishing the quality of supplies and identifying hidden dangers.
But in this wasteland fraught with danger and teeming with monsters,
This talent offers absolutely no means of self-defense.
There was nothing that could be done when faced with a monster attack.
Having to rely on others for protection, anxiety inevitably arises in one's heart over time.
She also longed to become stronger, to have the ability to protect herself, and didn't want to forever be a burden who needed to be taken care of by others.
He secretly hoped that he could take advantage of Su Nian's upgrade authority and SSS-level talent.
To improve one's talent level.
It can protect oneself and also truly contribute to the team.
Su Nian saw right through her little scheme, but didn't expose it in public.
Out of consideration for her dignity and reserve, he simply turned his head away without making a sound.
Jiang Ruotong has lived for thirty-nine years, experiencing the ups and downs of wealthy families and the struggles of the business world for over a decade, witnessing the coldness and warmth of human relationships.
They are already wary of people's hearts, used to relying on themselves in everything, and never easily show their vulnerability.
But after arriving in the wasteland world,
Su Nian subtly loosened the defenses that had been tightening in her heart for many years.
A trust I'd never felt before welled up within me.
By this time, night had completely enveloped the ruins.
It was as black as ink, with not a single glimmer of light visible.
The monster horde that had been relentlessly besieging the shelter had spent the entire night ramming and scratching at the steel plate walls, exhausting a great deal of their strength.
However, they were unable to break through even an inch and suffered considerable losses.
Gradually, the sporadic roars of the monsters faded into the distance, and one by one they turned away unwillingly, retreating and disappearing into the depths of the ruins.
At this moment, complete silence fell outside the shelter; not a single sound from the monster could be heard.
Only the soft murmur of the evening breeze as it swept across the ruins echoed silently in the night.
Everyone was utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally. Their nerves, which had been taut for so long, finally relaxed a little as the monster retreated.
The upgraded steel shelter boasts a spacious and well-organized interior, a far cry from the cramped and confined wooden huts of the past.
The ground is paved with smooth, non-slip steel plates, which are clean and sturdy.
Seeing this, Su Nian told everyone not to go back to their cubicles and huddle together, but instead to sit cross-legged on the open ground in the center of the shelter.
Sitting in a circle to rest and chat allows them to look out for each other.
It also allows us to take advantage of the temporary stability to reflect on our current situation.
Everyone nodded in agreement, dragging their weary bodies, and slowly sat down in a circle.
Su Nian casually chose a seat on the inside, and Jiang Ruotong walked straight to his side without hesitation.
She quietly sat down cross-legged next to him.
The two were extremely close, with only inches between their shoulders and arms, so close that they could clearly feel the warmth emanating from each other.
A faint, elegant fragrance lingered around Su Nian's nose.
It was the faint woody fragrance that lingered on Jiang Ruotong's body.
Mixed with a hint of her own gentle body fragrance
After Jiang Ruotong sat down, she subconsciously turned her face to the side.
As their eyes darted around, they unexpectedly met Su Nian's gaze.
The dim, soft indoor light bathed the two of them, making Jiang Ruotong's exquisite and beautiful features appear even more delicate and captivating.
The innate charm in her eyes and brows, combined with the gentle grace and poise of a mature woman, creates a unique and captivating allure.
The moment their eyes met, neither of them instinctively looked away; they simply stared at each other quietly.
The air seemed to freeze for a moment; there was no awkwardness or restraint, no ambiguity or transgression, only a rare tacit understanding amidst the chaos of the world.
A subtle, understated atmosphere flowed between the two of them.
In the very center of the circle, Liu Man sat cross-legged properly.
She naturally took on the responsibility of overall planning, her gaze sweeping over every auntie present, and also paying attention to Su Nian.
He spoke slowly and methodically, carefully planning his future survival:
"The first wave of monster attacks is finally over, and we've survived by sheer luck, but that doesn't mean we can rest easy. We must plan carefully from now on and not make a single wrong move."
"We must take a comprehensive inventory of existing food, water, medicine, and all kinds of supplies, allocate them in fixed quantities, be frugal, and eliminate waste."
"Also, we need to choose a suitable time as soon as possible to go out and explore the ruins, search for more building materials, living supplies and self-defense weapons, and prepare to reinforce the shelter."
"Only by becoming stronger and fortifying our base can we survive in this wasteland for long..."
Liu Man spoke each word with utmost seriousness.
The arguments are well-organized, and every sentence hits the nail on the head regarding the key aspects of survival in the present moment.
The women around her also looked serious, listening intently and occasionally whispering in agreement.
Occasionally, she would quietly express her concerns and thoughts.
Everyone's hearts are hanging on the edge of the future crisis.
However, Su Nian and Jiang Ruotong, who were sitting close together, had no thoughts on this survival plan at all.
Liu Man's calm instructions and the aunties' hushed chatter became indistinct background noises, completely ignoring them.
The two lowered their heads slightly, deliberately keeping their voices down, and chatted softly in a casual, intermittent manner.
Jiang Ruotong occasionally talks about the trivial things in her life before the apocalypse, and reminisces about her past workplace experiences.
She has shed the sharp edge of a female CEO and gained a touch of feminine gentleness.
Su Nian would occasionally respond softly, his tone gentle and patient, listening quietly as she poured out her heart.
Su Nian's gaze would unconsciously fall on Jiang Ruotong's profile, carefully examining her delicate eyebrows and eyes, and her soft jawline.
Looking at her slightly parted lips as she spoke, and the gentle light flowing in her eyes.
He sincerely admired Jiang Ruotong; she was indeed a rare beauty.
It is not the naivety and coquettishness of a young girl, but the elegant beauty of wisdom and maturity that comes with the passage of time.
Every smile, every gesture, is full of charm.
Even in a dilapidated wasteland and dressed simply, her innate temperament and appearance cannot be concealed, and the more you look at her, the more pleasing she becomes.
Just as the two were immersed in quiet conversation, the atmosphere becoming increasingly tranquil and gentle.
A cold, emotionless, mechanical voice suddenly and unexpectedly resounded in everyone's minds.
This instantly shattered the whispers and discussions within the shelter!
[Ding! The first wave of attacks by mysterious creatures worldwide has officially ended!]
[Congratulations to all the survivors who made it through the first night in the wasteland!]
[Important Warning: In two days, the full moon will arrive, at which time all mutated creatures will receive a comprehensive attribute upgrade!]
The second wave of attacks will be twice as large, the strength of the mutated creatures will be greatly increased, and the probability of high-level mutants appearing will be high. All survivors are advised to prepare for survival in advance!
The moment the mechanical sound faded, the entire shelter fell into a deathly silence.
You could hear a pin drop.
The smiles and ease on the faces of the group, who had just been relaxed and discussing in hushed tones, instantly froze, replaced by expressions of utter fear.
The relief of surviving the ordeal vanished in an instant.
My heart, which had just settled down, suddenly jumped back into suspense.
No one can forget the terrifying scene of the monsters frantically attacking the shelter.
If Su Nian hadn't acted decisively to fortify the stronghold and trigger the shelter's upgrade, they would have long since become food for the monsters.
They barely made it through the first night, and hadn't even had a chance to catch their breath.
We are about to face a second wave of attacks, doubling in size and featuring completely upgraded monsters, in just two days!!
All the aunties turned pale and lifeless.
Sighs rose and fell.
They then truly realized that there was never any security in the wasteland.
The crisis that just happened was only the beginning.
Su Nian's brows furrowed tightly.
His face darkened, and a deep sense of unease settled in his heart.
He understood better than anyone what a second wave of attacks meant.
The scale has doubled, the monsters' attributes have been comprehensively enhanced, and now there are unknown high-level mutants.
With the current defenses of the shelter and the strength reserves of the group, it is simply not enough to reliably withstand the attack.
In the next two short days, they must race against time to gather supplies, stockpile building materials, and upgrade the shelter once again.
At the same time, we should improve our talents and skills as soon as possible and make full preparations.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the heaviness in his heart.
Looking up at the aunties whose faces were filled with fear and unease,
"Everyone, don't panic, stay calm. We have two full days to spare, enough time for us to inventory supplies, go out and gather resources, and reinforce and upgrade the shelter."
"With me here, I will never let anyone get hurt."
The aunties had long since developed an almost blind dependence on Su Niansheng.
Suppressing the panic in my heart,
They all nodded.
They placed all their hopes on Su Nian.
A terrifying night, a period of high tension, coupled with exhaustion...
Everyone's body and mind are already exhausted.
At this moment, a crisis warning has been issued; if our tense nerves relax,
An overwhelming sense of fatigue washed over me like a tidal wave.
Each of the aunties was sore and weak all over, and they didn't even have the strength to speak.
Seeing this, Su Nian spoke up at the opportune moment to arrange for everyone to rest and recuperate:
"Alright, everyone, stop worrying and being anxious. The most important thing right now is to get some rest and recharge."
"After the shelter was upgraded, it was divided into several independent small rooms. Each room is equipped with a single bed, a thick mattress and a clean thin blanket, which provides a lot of privacy. Everyone can choose their own room to rest."
"We can't leave people unattended at night to prevent emergencies, so we have a rotating night watch system, with two people per shift, rotating every three hours. Tonight, Aunt Liu and I will be on the first shift for the first half of the night, and the others can go back to their rooms and sleep peacefully."
Liu Man immediately nodded in response, her expression solemn:
"No problem, I'll take the first shift with you. You can rest assured, we'll keep an eye on things here, there won't be any problems."
The women were exhausted and had no energy left to overthink things. They thanked them profusely.
Dragging my heavy steps, I walked towards the neatly arranged cubicles to the side.
They each chose a room to rest.
The upgraded steel shelter features a neat and orderly layout of individual rooms, each of which is independent and enclosed, providing excellent sound insulation.
The room wasn't large, but it was clean and tidy, with a sturdy single bed placed against the wall.
A fluffy, thick mattress was laid out.
There is also a small bedside table next to it where you can put your personal belongings.
The furnishings are simple and unpretentious, without any luxurious decorations.
It is already a rare safe haven.
It allows them to let down their guard and rest in peace.
The women went into their individual cubicles, gently closed the doors, and soon fell silent.
Qin Lan's ankle injury has not yet fully healed, and she still walks somewhat slowly and with difficulty, falling behind the crowd.
As she passed by Su Nian, she paused slightly, stopped, and quietly reached out her slender fingers to gently tug at Su Nian's sleeve.
With a touch of cautious heartache.
She slowly raised her head, her eyes gentle and tender as she looked at Su Nian, whose face was full of fatigue, and deliberately lowered her voice.
"Don't push yourself tonight. Take a break if you can. You've been worrying and running around all night, you must be exhausted. Make sure to go back to your room and rest early after the first half of the night, don't overwork yourself."
Su Nian looked down at her gentle eyes and brows.
A warmth spread through my heart.
He nodded slightly in response.
"I know what I'm doing, don't worry Aunt Qin, I can manage. Your foot injury hasn't fully healed yet, so don't walk around too much. Go back to your room and lie down to rest and recover. Don't worry about me."
Qin Lan nodded obediently, her gaze lingering on his face for a moment with lingering reluctance, her eyes concealing...
He then slowly turned around, carefully stepped into the room while holding onto the door frame, and gently closed the door.
Not a sound was made.
They were afraid of disturbing the people keeping watch outside.
Soon, all the women went to their respective cubicles to rest, and the shelter's lobby fell completely silent.
Su Nian and Liu Man stood quietly inside the shelter's gate.
One person gripped the steel pipe tightly, cautiously observing the surroundings.
One person leans against the wall, closes their eyes to rest, and remains constantly vigilant.
The two men performed their duties silently, not daring to slacken their guard in the slightest, and silently protecting the sleeping people in the cubicle.
The first half of the night passed slowly in silence and vigilance. Outside, everything remained calm and still; no monsters approached, and there was no unusual movement.
The vast shelter was quiet; everyone in their cubicles was already fast asleep.
The prolonged silence was inevitably somewhat dull, and Liu Man's tense nerves relaxed slightly.
Turning her head to the side and lowering her voice, afraid of disturbing the people resting inside, she spoke softly:
"Su Nian, let me chat with you for a bit to pass the time while I'm on night watch."
Su Nian slowly opened his eyes, looked at Liu Man beside him, and nodded gently:
"Aunt Liu, you can say whatever you want. Anyway, it's safe outside now, there's no danger."
Liu Man gently pursed her lips, her eyes filled with curiosity and gentleness, and asked softly:
"To be honest, what do you think of us aunties who came together? Are we troublesome to get along with, or is there anything about us that you find difficult to get along with?"
Upon hearing this, Su Nian's expression became very serious, and his tone was sincere:
"It wasn't troublesome at all. All the aunties were very kind. There was no backstabbing or scheming among them; everyone was considerate and helpful to each other, which is truly rare."
He paused, then continued:
"Aunt Qin Lan is gentle and thoughtful, always caring for everyone around her. Even when she injured her foot, she always tried her best to help others."
"And Aunt Jiang, she used to be pampered, but even in this dilapidated environment, she's not spoiled at all..."
As Liu Man listened to his comments, a playful smile appeared in her eyes. She deliberately leaned closer and whispered teasingly:
"Since it's Qin Lan or Jiang Ruotong, let me ask you one more honest question: if you put these two side by side, who do you think is prettier?"
Su Nian was taken aback by Liu Man's sudden, ambiguous, and playful question. He paused for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on his lips.
He spoke calmly and unhurriedly:
"If you ask me, Aunt Liu, you're the prettiest."
The unexpected answer stunned Liu Man, and her cheeks involuntarily flushed...
A warmth suddenly welled up inside me, but I also felt a little embarrassed.
She reached out and gently pinched Su Nian's arm, the pressure light and without any force.
"You're so sweet-talking! You always say nice things to make Auntie happy. Are you deliberately joking with her?"
Su Qing smiled and shook her head, her eyes clear and frank: "It was clearly Aunt Liu who teased me first, so why are you blaming me for joking?"
His bluntness made Liu Man almost lose her composure.
She quickly suppressed her teasing thoughts and turned her head away, feigning composure.
Looking back at the heavy steel gate, she concealed her slightly flustered emotions.
"Alright, alright, I'm not kidding you anymore."
She coughed lightly, regaining her usual calm and capable demeanor.
"Keep a good watch and don't get distracted by chatting. There are too many variables in the wasteland at night. If a monster sneaks in, we can't afford to be careless."
Su Nian also stopped smiling, nodded solemnly, and focused his attention on the surrounding movements again.
The two fell silent again, no longer joking or talking casually.
The two-hour shift passed in a flash.
It's past midnight
Su Nian looked at Liu Man, whose face was full of fatigue but who was still trying to remain vigilant.
He spoke softly, offering his advice:
"Aunt Liu, it's time to keep watch. You should go back to your room and rest. I can keep watch by myself for the rest of the night, so there's no need for others to take turns."
Liu Man was indeed exhausted.
She stopped refusing and repeatedly told him to be careful before turning around and going back to her own cubicle to rest.
"You've really gone through a lot, Su Nian. Well, I'll take this chance and go back to sleep now."
"Don't worry, if there's another chance to keep watch, Auntie will definitely do it all by herself, so you won't have to work so hard."
Su Nian nodded
Tell her she doesn't need to say so much, she can just go back to sleep.
The vast shelter fell into a deep, slumbering silence; everyone was sound asleep in their cubicles.
Only Su Nian stood alone in the hall, his sharp gaze sweeping across the doors, windows, and surrounding corners.
The night was bitterly cold.
Another half hour passed.
Su Nian confirmed that the outside world remained safe and sound.
Only then did they quietly wake Aunt Zhang, whose shifts had already been arranged.
Carefully instruct them on the precautions for being on duty.
Dragging his exhausted body, which had been up all night, he walked toward his private cubicle.
Pushing open the door to the cubicle, a clean and refreshing scent wafted out.
The room wasn't big, but it was clean and dry. The single bed had a thick, soft mattress, making it exceptionally comfortable to lie on.
Su Nian was so tired that she didn't even have the strength to take off her shoes.
He lay down on his side on the mattress.
He casually pulled the thin blanket over himself.
The moment I closed my eyes, a surge of drowsiness swept over my entire body.
Consciousness rapidly blurred
Meanwhile, Jiang Ruotong lay on the bed in her cubicle, but was not sleepy at all.
She tossed and turned, staring at the cold steel ceiling above her.
My mind was churning with countless thoughts, and I couldn't calm down no matter what I did.
A thousand thoughts swirled in my mind; the more I thought, the more chaotic my thoughts became, and I tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
I tossed and turned in bed for a long time, but still couldn't fall asleep.
As night fell, the shelter was peaceful. Aunt Zhang, who was on duty, stood quietly at the door without making a sound.
Jiang Ruotong could no longer suppress her emotions. She gently lifted the thin blanket and quietly got up.
Barefoot on the cool, flat steel floor
He stepped out of his cubicle and slowly walked to the door of the cubicle where Su Nian was.
She stood outside the door, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
He raised his hand to knock on the door, but then hesitated, afraid of disturbing the sleeping Su Nian.
His fingers hovered in mid-air, hesitating and agonizing for a long time.
Finally, she mustered her courage and gently placed her fingertips on the door panel.
They were afraid of disturbing the people inside.
The knocking stopped, and she held her breath, standing quietly outside the door. After a moment's hesitation, she finally mustered her courage.
A soft, gentle female voice drifted in through the thin door panel.
Her tone was tentative and cautious, soft.
"Su Nian, may I come in?"