Chapter 129 129 "The Bell of Disaster Has Arrived as Promised."

Chapter 129 129· "The bell of disaster has arrived as promised."

October 30, 2024, 18:44 pm - there are still five hours and sixteen minutes before the "Clock of Disaster" hangs high in the sky of blue stars.

Zhonghe City.

"Hurry, hurry, drive faster, or you will miss the party." A military pickup truck was driving on the road, and Wu Ziquan, who was sitting in the passenger seat, urged his comrades.

"I've already pressed the accelerator to death. How do you want me to accelerate? It's a bit difficult to make the car stronger." The comrade said with a helpless smile.

"Are you out of gas? Would it be better if I gave you some gas?" Wu Ziquan thought for a while and asked.

"Where did you get the oil? Nowadays, this thing is basically owned by the public, and you hid it privately? It's not a good idea to hide it, it will be disposed of." The comrade asked curiously.

"What I'm talking about is this, come on - come on! Come on!" Wu Ziquan clenched his fists to cheer up, and then raised his eyebrows: "Do you feel the strength? Will you hurry up?"

The corner of the comrade's mouth twitched slightly.

"It's tough on you, but I do have a faster way."

"What?"

The comrade sneered: "Zi Quan, after you get off the car and reduce the weight of the car, won't it be faster?"

"Forget it." Wu Ziquan scratched his head and smiled, then looked at his watch: "There are still fifteen minutes left, can you catch up with the beginning?"

"There should be no problem. Trust my driving skills. I'm a little hungry too. I'm waiting for the luxurious dinner tonight." The comrade shrugged.

The reason why they leave the base is to carry out daily patrols, maintenance, overhaul and other work.

Normally, this work would not last until now, but everyone went to watch the special military parade in the afternoon, but the work would not be completed by itself, so it was delayed for a while.

The intensive maintenance and overhaul before the era of natural disasters is to reduce the probability of risks after the era of natural disasters.

If I suffer a lot now, I might be able to save my life.

After all, during the ice disaster, every time you go out to 'work', you may pay a heavy price.

"Now that I think about it, I really can't believe that we actually appeared in the military parade that was watched by people all over the country, and even occupied three full seconds of it!" Wu Ziquan sighed with some joy:

"My parents saw me and called me immediately to praise me."

As respectable warriors who put their own safety behind and stationed in the most dangerous place in the Eastern Kingdom during the ice disaster, all the teams here showed their group photos and names during the afternoon parade.

Although each photo lasts only three seconds and the information is basically unclear, the video can always be saved and watched over and over again, and these people will be forever recorded in the hymn of the East.

Hero is a very grand word, but in fact many people are heroes.

"Being small also has the advantage of being small. If you stand in the front row, you can show your face clearly." The comrade said with a smile, "Unlike me, only my head is exposed."

"Just think you are complimenting me." Wu Ziquan rolled his eyes, and when he was about to look at the scenery retreating at high speed outside the window, he raised his eyebrows: "There is also a pickup truck over there. It is on duty on the other side and is coming back now. Lao Qiao and the others?"

The comrade in the driver's seat looked over after hearing this, and then nodded: "I guess so, that's a coincidence."

After all, there are not many people in Zhonghe City now, and since it is a military pickup truck, it can only be one of our own.

There is no need to deliberately get closer. When both parties have the same destination, the two pickup trucks quickly converge on the same road.

"Old Qiao... eh?" The comrade relaxed the accelerator slightly and let the two cars run parallel. Then he was about to say hello, but found that the person opposite him was not Lao Qiao. There were five people sitting on it, but none of them he knew.

On the contrary, the soldier in the pickup truck opposite noticed Wu Ziquan and the two men. The man in the co-pilot nodded, but there was no dialogue.

"Who is this..." the comrade asked in a low voice, "Is it a comrade from other places in Zhonghe?"

"I don't know who it is, but... you'd better look at the military rank." Wu Ziquan looked forward with firm eyes, "My suggestion is... drive well."

After hearing this, the comrade glanced at the situation next door, then immediately looked away, sat upright, and drove hard.

The things on other people's shoulders are slightly more than mine.

This is the level where you must salute when you encounter someone on the road - and there is more than one person with this military rank. Among the five people in the car, none of them has a lower rank!

"I think your suggestion is right." The comrade nodded silently.

But the destinations of both parties were indeed the same, and it seemed that the base already knew that the other party was coming. The soldiers at the sentry only stepped forward to talk for a few words before letting the vehicle, which did not belong to the base, pass.

Soon, two pickup trucks stopped in the parking space at the entrance of the base.

Open parking spaces can only be used for these two days. In another thirty hours, all vehicles will have to be parked in garages or covered parking spaces.

The base at this time has also been completely renovated. After transformation, it also has a strong ability to cope with low temperatures.

"Hello, you two should be soldiers here, right?" After the five people got off the car, the soldier who was in the co-pilot took the initiative to come to Wu Ziquan and his comrades.

After thinking about it, Wu Ziquan saluted first to remain polite, and then nodded:

"Sir, yes, may I help you?"

"You don't need to be so restrained. We are not commanders. We should be future teammates." The other party waved his hand and then asked: "Then you should know where your company captain Zhuang Zhihong is, right? Take us to see him."

"The company captain should be in the hall with everyone now, preparing to watch tonight's party. I will take you over to find him now." Wu Ziquan suppressed the thoughts in his mind, nodded, and then asked:

"But I can ask where these... comrades are from. Are they from Zhonghe City? Is there anything going on with Team Zhuang?

Um—Let me introduce myself first. I am the third team member of the first battalion of the Zhonghe left-behind army. "

The comrade next to him nudged him with his elbow, as if to tell him not to ask so many questions.

However, the other party was more refined and easy-going - at least the soldier he was talking to was like that. He didn't mind much and responded:

"We are not from Zhonghe City. We are here because we will join here during the Ice Disaster and work with you.

As for our identities, we are all members of the "Xinhuo" team. My code name is "Gan Chai". There is no other comment at the moment. "

"Sorry." Wu Ziquan immediately stopped asking, looked at his nose and heart, and swallowed a mouthful of saliva - he was a little shocked.

The military ranks on the shoulders of the five of you...are you telling me now that you are all just small team members?

Wu Ziquan looked at the military rank on his shoulder again. This is what a small team member should have, right? What kind of team are you guys?

This temperament, this conversation!

How could I be a teammate with you?

But the other party should not make such a joke with him, so Wu Ziquan can deduce one thing. The "Xinhuo" team they call must be an extremely special and secretive force of the Eastern Kingdom!

And Wu Ziquan only now noticed that the military uniforms on these five people seemed to be different from those he had seen before. There was an extra burning fire badge on their chests.

Wu Ziquan didn't dare to ask any more questions and silently led the way.

It seemed that he had received the notice from the sentry. Before he reached the hall, Zhuang Zhihong had already walked out.

After the six people saluted each other, Zhuang Zhihong said:

"Your dormitory is ready. This is our life class monitor. He will take you there, but you can just put down your luggage and come directly. The party is about to start."

"Okay." The five people didn't say much and left directly with the squad leader.

"Company Commander, what's going on with this "Xinhuo" team? "Facing Zhuang Zhihong, Wu Ziquan no longer seemed so scrupulous. After they walked away, he asked in a low voice.

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask," Zhuang Zhihong smiled and pressed Wu Ziquan's head, and then said:

"You just need to know that as they join our team, on the premise of completing the mission assigned to us by the country, our probability of surviving until the day when the ice clears has greatly increased. Just know this good news."

"So magical? Are they supermen?" Wu Ziquan was a little shocked.

Zhuang Zhihong just smiled and said nothing.

Superman indeed.

As a senior warrior who had stayed in this position just because he didn't want to be promoted, he was qualified to know some inside information.

Each member of the "Xinhuo" team is the strongest soldier in the Eastern Kingdom, possessing the highest quality. After drinking the "Hope" potion, their resistance to low temperatures has greatly increased.

This means that in the Ice Disaster, many tasks that are quite fatal for ordinary soldiers will become extremely simple for them, and the risks will be greatly reduced.

By handing over such work to them, the deadly environment for the left-behind troops will be given a window of respite.

Of course, five people couldn't do all the work, but there were more than five.

Dongguo naturally does not want these soldiers who are willing to sacrifice for the country and people to actually die. On the contrary, they must save them if they can!

Those who hold wages for everyone should not be allowed to freeze to death in the wind and snow.

In fact, Dongguo dispatched two hundred "Xinhuo" members to Zhonghe City and other cities that were 'temporarily abandoned' during the ice disaster - the number does not sound like a lot, but this is almost the number that will be used until today. Most of the soldiers who drank the 5% "Hope" potion were transferred over.

But 'only' two hundred military kings can really change the situation.

This is not only to maximize the survival rate of these soldiers, but also because of the important value of places such as Zhonghe City.

Leaving aside the location of the future permanent shelter, the top management of Dongguo are now more concerned about alien species, or the "exotic stones" produced in their bodies.

If this is a natural evolution, then only the most advanced humans and countries will have a say in the future.

Although the Alien Disaster only started in the fourth month, according to Lin Li, he was very sure that before the Alien Disaster began, he saw that Dongguo officials had come up with advanced technology that seemed to be related to "Exotic Stones" Technology, weapons.

After revealing all of Dongguo's current cutting-edge technologies to Lin Li, he said they were not.

In other words, unless Dongguo Technology takes a big step forward within three months, the most likely possibility is that the "exotic stones" appear earlier than the alien species!

In the alien disaster, the sky at the core of the continent, where their nests are located, and under the surrounding seas, have become the most likely places where "strange stones" will appear in the ice disaster.

The arrival of the "Xinhuo" team also has the important or even primary task of collecting and processing relevant information.

Once this happens, everyone here will listen to their orders.

As for the exploration of the seabed, Dongguo will naturally not be left behind. It is already equipped with some equipment and is waiting for Lin Li's "Hope" potion to continue to be produced and used. After the "Xinhuo" team continues to grow, Lin Li will take them to search - of course , Lin Li went because he wanted to go.

Wu Ziquan and Zhuang Zhihong walked into the hall. Wu Ziquan, who loved to cry, looked at the scenes in front of him and couldn't control his emotions again:

Everyone gathered around and sat in a circle on the big table filled with rich food. Since Zhuang Zhihong let go of his control, everyone laughed and drank tea instead of wine, and then discussed the current program together...

"Go in." Zhuang Zhihong patted Wu Ziquan's shoulder, but stood still at the door.

"Ah, why don't you go in?" Wu Ziquan asked curiously.

"I have to go to my duty rotation first. I can drink after my duty rotation. I finally allowed it once. What's the point of not drinking!" Zhuang Zhihong laughed and scolded, "What do you mean by looking at a dead person!"

…

This party is also very special.

It doesn't have an official stage, no live show.

It starts by constantly switching lenses, and every time the queen host finishes the introductory remarks, it switches directly to the performance scene.

Those singers, song and dance troupes, comedians, etc. who are very popular in the East Kingdom have all taken over the important task of performing in their own shelters and tried their best to show their talents to the people of the East.

The party can also be watched on mobile phones and other mobile terminals, but Chi Yan still chose to go to the outdoor venue with her family and friends to watch the party with everyone. During the intermission, she discussed it with her friends. .

"Ah, is your voice broken? Hahahaha——"

"It's already good if he can make a sound."

"Holy shit, this acrobatic performance is so awesome!"

"There is actually a skit? Wait, there are so many people in the cast that I don't know. Is it because we can't recruit professional actors and invite amateurs to come on board?"

"Hahaha - it must be that that amateur was just secretly laughing and I caught him!"

"Better looking than the Spring Festival Gala!"

In their group chat, they were discussing in a happy atmosphere.

Everyone gave this party extremely positive reviews.

Even though it has many flaws - in the past, preparations for national-level galas had to start more than half a year in advance. However, today's gala, which took only one day to prepare, had many minor problems.

If these minor problems occur at a regular national party, the job of the person in charge will be ruined.

But today, these flaws have created a different kind of warmth and authenticity.

"Speaking of the Spring Festival Gala, is there any chance to see the next Spring Festival Gala? I suddenly found that at this moment, I am not looking forward to the content of the Spring Festival Gala, I only hope that it will exist. Maybe many people thought before, and I am now It’s the same, right?”

"There will definitely be one!"

In joy, time passes extremely fast.

Lin Li's eyes left the screen.

He walked outside the building and looked to the sky.

There are still thirty seconds before today is over.

He suddenly laughed. If the "Calamity Bell" did not appear, what should I, a liar, do?

Can this Blue Star accept this ridiculous joke?

three.

two.

one.

No jokes.

A huge fluorescent clock with twelve scales engraved on it, but nothing above the scales, appeared in the night sky.

The dim light of the moon blends with it.

Lin Li sighed.

"Don't be afraid." Mr. No. 1's voice appeared in the party and spread throughout the Eastern Kingdom.

"Let's look up and face it head on."

"Disasters cannot defeat us, they can only make us stronger!"

"We-will break this clock!"

Two in one, 4400 words.