PFC Chapter 10: In order not to starve to death
Chapter 10: In order not to starve to death
Anjiu groped his way along the corridor to the office area he remembered.
Generally speaking, office workers would keep some snacks and fruits in their drawers, and as long as they had not been ransacked by that group of people, they would be able to find food to fill their stomachs.
Anjiu still remembers that when he first came here, he saw single workstations closely connected to each other, with the aisle in the middle only one meter wide. After pulling the stools forward and backward, the remaining space was not enough for people to pass sideways.
"It is to allow everyone to better immerse themselves in work." This is what the leader said.
Looking at this huge work area in the gloomy environment at this moment, it looks like a huge unknown monster that feeds on human vitality, lying on the ground and quietly waiting for tomorrow.
Staring at the thick darkness, An Jiu's whole body tensed up. He took out a kitchen knife from the space, held it in his hand, slowed down his pace, and lowered himself into the darkness little by little.
There was no light, and she could only see the surroundings from the faint light coming in from outside.
She opened the drawer with extremely light movements and slowly reached in with her fingers - the packaging of snacks could easily make noises, and she wasn't sure if there was anyone hiding nearby, so it was better to be cautious.
It was a palm-sized, bulging object with serrations on both sides. Based on his experience, Anjiu thought it was a piece of bread with sweet jam inside.
When I thought about this, I couldn't help but drool and my stomach twitched in pain.
Anjiu put the things into the space and then groped to the next level. This time she touched out an orange with a dry skin.
Now she is not picky about anything and will collect everything as long as it is edible.
Although the space of 0.1 is small, it is still more than enough to put in some emergency food.
An Jiu didn't dare to go any deeper. On the one hand, she was worried about an ambush, and on the other hand, she felt more and more anxious.
It seems like some danger is approaching.
Anjiu couldn't find the reason, so he could only speed up the search.
After taking out two more packs of instant noodles, the window glass suddenly cracked with a crisp 'crack' sound.
With a strong sense of crisis coming over him, Anjiu subconsciously ran out the door!
Almost at the moment she took a step, the glass, unable to bear the pressure any longer, cracked with a series of tiny "crackling" sounds, followed by a loud bang, and flood water poured in from outside.
The workstations and chairs rubbed against the ground, making sharp and harsh sounds. Computers and office documents rolled down this way and that, and were instantly swallowed up by the water, and rushed out of the door along with the momentum of the water.
Anjiu rushed up the stairs as fast as she could. The flood waters on both sides of the passage behind her collided with each other under her feet, gathered together, and rose rapidly at a terrifying speed.
At the same time, the glass in the stairwell made an ominous creaking sound, as if it had suffered a huge impact.
Anjiu used all his strength and tried his best to run upwards. The flood was coming with such force that if he was swept into it, he would probably be suffocated to death.
What on earth is going on outside?!
It’s a river! The river that runs through the city center and is used as a park attraction!
The rainstorm filled the dry riverbed upstream and rushed downstream in full force!
The river in the park needs to be replenished every year, and there is no river embankment at all! Now the drainage system of the whole city is paralyzed, and the accumulated water is almost flooding the city. The flood from the upper reaches has no obstacles and flows into the sea!
Anjiu felt black in front of his eyes and his mouth tasted bitter.
She just wanted to live a simple and good life, why was it so difficult...
With a loud splash, the windows in the stairwell were shattered and floodwaters poured in. An Jiu, who had no time to avoid it, was nearly knocked down. At the critical moment, she grabbed the handrail, tensed all her muscles, and used her arms to pull herself out of the water.
The floodwaters were rising at a faster rate, soaking the steps and making them slippery underfoot.
If she continues at this speed, she will be swept into the water sooner or later!
Stimulated by the desire to survive, Anjiu seemed to have been injected with adrenaline. His legs were injected with strength and he ran up at a faster speed than before!
Amidst the pounding of her heart and the sound of the wind rushing into her ears, she heard a shout that echoed throughout the building:
"The door is open! Quick! Go in!"
The dead silence was broken in an instant.
Countless people appeared from nowhere, and the entire space was suddenly filled with noisy and chaotic sounds.
"The door is open, the door is open!"
"Run! The flood is coming!"
When she heard the voices, Anjiu relaxed a little, but immediately a sharp pain in her lungs made her almost unable to straighten her back. Only then did she realize that with every gasp, her respiratory tract seemed to be burned by smoke and fire.
When she realized that something was wrong with her body, she suddenly fell into a state of weakness, as if all her strength had been drained away. It became difficult for her to lift her legs, and her hands holding the railing became soft and weak, and she kept sliding down.
The people upstairs were getting farther and farther away from her, and the flood that she had just left behind for a distance came back into her sight.
Anjiu didn't dare to stop. He bent over and began to adjust his breathing. When the air passed through his throat, it brought a burning pain.
The whole person looked like he had been fished out of the water, his hair was wet and stuck to his hot cheeks, making her feel a little cool.
After she calmed down a bit, Anjiu quickened her pace to climb the stairs - after such long periods of tension and stimulation, her body had lost all feeling after experiencing the pain of difficulty in taking a step, and she could only climb the stairs mechanically.
The flood water once again submerged her ankles, and the floating plastic bag was kicked not far away as she raised her foot.
She didn't know how many floors she had climbed. If she hadn't gotten stuck in a ghost wall, then this building must have been more than a hundred floors high...
It's good to clear your mind when you're desperate, and it helps you achieve your goals.
When Anjiu finally saw the back of the person in front of him, before he could catch his breath, he suddenly felt an odd vibration under his feet again.
Something familiar.
It's just like……
The two of them were stunned at the same time, and the next second they climbed up using their hands and feet like crazy.
The crisis did not give her a chance to breathe. The handrails were shaking, the walls were shaking, and large chunks of wall dust were falling down. Once inhaled, the powder and dust immediately caused respiratory discomfort.
Anjiu covered his mouth and grabbed the railing for leverage.
After following the person in front of her to climb another floor, she heard a long shout that started with surprise and ended with someone jumping off the building.
The voice was breathless and said excitedly: "Mad, Mad!!"
Anjiu looked up.
First, why are there so many people gathered here? Second, why is there a blood-red door standing in the middle of the hall? Third, why are there people guarding the door with weapons? What are they going to do?
At this moment, the ground shook again, and the atmosphere of strange confrontation was instantly ignited like adding fuel to the fire. People screamed, begged for mercy, and rushed towards the door together.
The man standing by the door sneered, raised the long sword in his hand that was shining with cold light, and walked forward.
Anjiu closed his eyes in pain.