Lin Chuan woke up very early the next day. The roar of large machinery came from the street, making him unable to sleep. He looked at his watch and saw that it was not yet seven o'clock. The water supply and Internet were not restored. Lin Chuan used more than half of the bottle of mineral water to wash his face and brush his teeth, and drank the rest. He rarely drinks water, mostly fruit drinks. Only at this time did he realize that water is really a good thing. He cheered up and went downstairs, deciding to go to the supermarket to buy something to eat. If there was water, he would buy more. He also wanted to buy more food for the hungry. The situation he encountered yesterday left him with lingering fears. Deep in his heart, he always felt that things were far from being as simple as the government advertised. The concierge was closed tightly, and he didn¡¯t know where Uncle Qin had gone. Lin Chuan was not used to it when he walked through the community gate and no one said hello. When he walked out of the gate, he found that there were very few cars on the street, less than one-tenth of the usual number. The shops were all closed, and there were only a few people walking on the street. Less. There were armored vehicles parked at several intersections near the river. It must have been these things that woke him up in the morning. Each armored vehicle was surrounded by about a squad of soldiers, facing the river in a strange way, as if they were facing a powerful enemy. Barricades were also set up in places. Lin Chuan was furious, but he still had to do what needed to be done. He was about to take the bus when a police officer stopped him. "For what?" he asked. "I'm going to the supermarket to buy something." Lin Chuan replied, the unusual atmosphere in the air making him a little uneasy. "Didn't you watch TV?" the police officer asked in surprise. "All shopping malls and public places are closed. In addition, the official martial law will begin at ten o'clock this morning. Go home quickly!" "I didn't watch TV. What happened?" Lin Chuan felt guilty. Is there something wrong? Did you miss something important? "There is a monster in the river. Fourteen policemen who patrolled the river disappeared last night. Later, the armed police opened fire, but five of them were still killed." "Did you catch the monster?" Lin Chuan couldn't help but ask. He was surprised. In his mind, it was impossible for any animal to escape from gunfire. The police officer's words suddenly reminded him of the horror movies he had watched before. ¡°Two of them were killed, and the rest ran away.¡± The assisting police officer also looked uneasy. "Go home quickly, don't wander around on the road." Lin Chuan hurriedly returned to the community. The concierge was still closed. He looked close to the window and saw that there was no one on the bed. Uncle Qin didn't know where he was going. . He called Zhou Tao, but no one answered, and the fear in his heart became stronger. The community is empty, the road is full of garbage, and it flies all over the sky when the wind blows. Lin Chuan suddenly had a strong illusion, as if the world had abandoned him, leaving him alone. The phone rang suddenly. When he picked it up, he couldn't help but burst into tears. "Dad." He suppressed the fear in his heart and said in the calmest voice. "What's going on over there in Jianghai? I heard that the army has entered the city?" His father's voice was always serious, but this time Lin Chuan could only hear the deep affection. "Something happened. The army came in to protect us. Don't worry about it." He said as lightly as possible. "Can you leave the city? Or you can come back quickly." The mother's voice said from the side. It seemed that they had turned on the speakerphone. "It's hard to say. It doesn't look like it's going to work these days. I'll try my best to see if I can find the car." Lin Chuan comforted them. "I asked Zhou Tao - you remember him, right? His dad is a high-ranking official in the Public Security Bureau - he said it was no big deal and it might be solved in a few days." "How is it over at Jiangkou?" he asked. "Traffic is under control, but the power supply and water supply are normal, so it's okay." The father replied. "How about I borrow a car to pick you up?" "Okay." Tears suddenly welled up in Lin Chuan's eyes, and he covered his mouth hard to prevent them from hearing his cries. "How can you get out when the traffic is restricted? Besides, we're four hundred kilometers away. It's a mess outside, so please don't cause any trouble for me." He said reluctantly. "As long as you are safe, everything will be fine with me. Don't worry about me all the time." "Don't be brave," said the father. "Be sure to pay attention to safety!" "If someone is looking for me, I have to die." Lin Chuan said, he was afraid that he would choke up in the next second. "Old Qin! Old Qin!" Someone shouted from behind. Lin Chuan turned around and saw a police car, with a policeman sticking his head out from the passenger seat. "He's not here." Lin Chuan replied. "It's troublesome." The policeman pondered for a while and said to him. "I am Zhang Guohui from Wangjiaqiao Police Station. Please tell every household that the army has entered the city this morning."?, but they are not here to do anything else, but to protect us. They will definitely solve the problem as soon as possible and restore everyone's normal life. Please stick to it these days, don't panic, don't be chaotic, try not to go out, and close the doors and windows. Especially at night, you must not go out! If you have any questions, call the police station. 110 is already too busy. "The policeman threw a stack of flyers over. "Here are the precautions. Send one to each household. "Hey, comrade, I just" Before Lin Chuan could refuse, the police car had already left. There are four buildings in the community, all nine-story small high-rises. Counting nearly 150 households, Lin Chuan looked at it Looking at the leaflet in his hand, apart from the most eye-catching warnings about water safety and words to reassure the people, the rest are some emergency tips, as well as precautions during the martial law period. He hesitated, shook his head and walked towards the nearest place. Building No. 1. The first step in everything is always the hardest. Lin Chuan knew this when he first went out to visit customers independently. When he knocked on the door of the first house, he was still a little awkward in speaking. He looked at him suspiciously, as if he was the culprit of all the problems. But by the time he reached the twentieth household, he was able to introduce himself in a few seconds, eliminate the other party's suspicion, and then successfully complete his mission. On the fiftieth floor, he was able to get people on the same floor to gather in the corridor to exchange information. In fact, everyone was scared and confused. After discovering this, Lin Chuan gained confidence in himself. On the one hand, he told them the police's notice and the information he had obtained from various sources. On the other hand, he comforted everyone with white lies and encouraged everyone to stick to it. The information the residents received was confusing and contradictory. It was a lot, and it was dizzying. In the end, Lin Chuan stopped bragging to them, and just took the time to explain the situation and left. ¡°Young man, thank you! "The elders and aunties told him sincerely that some residents insisted on asking him to have something to eat before leaving. He felt warm in his heart. "Can you run here alone? "When he finished walking through the first building, the resident of 904 suddenly asked. "How about giving me half? "He said. "Then give me some. "His roommate also said. "There are still three buildings, one for each person, and there is nothing to do anyway. " "Thanks. "Lin Chuan said happily. "My name is Lin Chuan. I live in Building 3 801. I am a salesman. Nice to meet you. "Although he had already introduced himself once when he just knocked on the door, he still formally introduced himself again. "Zeng Yu. " "Jiang Ming. " The two young men introduced themselves with some embarrassment. It can be seen that they are still new to society and are not used to this way of speaking. When taking the elevator downstairs, Lin Chuan chatted with them for a few words. These two The guys were college classmates, both fresh graduates who had just graduated from college this year, and neither of them had found a job yet. Zeng Yu was a local, and Jiang Ming was from Jiangling. Zeng Yu didn't talk much at first, but after getting to know each other a little bit. Only then did I realize that he was actually a talker. Jiang Ming was a dull man with strong muscles and gave people the impression of being reliable. ¡°How did I know that the old man was the examiner? "When the elevator door opened, Zeng Yu, who was wearing glasses, was telling them about his failed experience in applying for a job in a large company, which made Lin Chuan and Jiang Ming laugh. "Let's go. "Lin Chuan took the lead to walk out of the corridor. "Actually, at this time, the three of us should act together. Zeng Yu said suddenly. "What?" " "It's like this in horror movies. When a group of people are separated, something will happen to one of them, but when they go together, they are usually fine. "He explained. "Then there is also a plot of a group of people walking together, and the one at the end is dragged away by the monster, right? " Lin Chuan said angrily. "That's right. Zeng Yu nodded, a little hesitant. "Then I'll go in the middle." "He looked at Jiang Ming and said. "We don't have much time. We have to finish sending these out quickly. " Lin Chuan said helplessly. He divided the remaining leaflets into three parts and gave them one each. "Don't forget to tell everyone about the current situation so that they don't panic. " "knew. " Jiang Ming nodded, while Zeng Yu shook his head. "Isn't it just what you said? It's not difficult. " Lin Chuan reached out and tapped him on the shoulder, shook his head and walked to the third building where he lived. "If there is nothing else, I will go home after I send it. Just take care of each other. "He said. "Wait! Zeng Yu stopped him. "Brother, leave a phone number and we can talk more in the future." ¡± This time Lin Chuan has experience and does not have too muchHe chatted with the residents, briefly explained the situation and comforted everyone, then walked up one floor. In the end, he settled in Building 3 where he lived in less than half an hour. Uncle Zhang, the dog walker, and Lao He, a housewife, both lived downstairs from him, one on the sixth floor and the other on the fourth floor. They also recognized him and lamented together for the unknown victim who was dragged away by the monster. seconds. Uncle Zhang looked very depressed. After Lin Chuan asked him, he found out that his Beijing bus was forcibly taken away by people from the street office and the police yesterday afternoon. After handing out the last flyer, Lin Chuan stood on the corridor in front of his house and looked at the other two buildings through the window, wondering whether he should make a call and ask. At this time, Zeng Yu¡¯s phone number was dialed first. "Finished? You are very neat." He said with a smile. "Brother Lin" Zeng Yu's voice sounded like he was about to cry. "Brother Lin, come here quickly. I'm in the corridor from the third floor to the fourth floor of the second building." "What's wrong?" Lin Chuan pressed the elevator button. "I don't know, I really don't know, there is a lot of blood here." Zeng Yu replied in panic. "Don't panic, don't move anything, retreat to a crowded place first." Lin Chuan said hurriedly. "I am coming over now."