Natural Disaster: I Started By Hoarding Tens Of Billions Of Supplies novel Chapter 283

Chapter 283: Air Raid Shelter

The scientist typed briefly on his laptop before standing to explain the data projected onto the large screen.

"After collaborating with the monitoring department, we discovered that several super earthquakes have occurred worldwide over the past two months. However, because these earthquakes took place deep in the ocean, we didn't detect their impact until recently." "Tectonic plate movements have caused the seabed in certain regions to rise while some land areas have begun to sink. During this process, viruses, bacteria, and previously unknown ancient sea creatures were exposed to the ocean's surface."

"Additionally, the extreme global heatwaves have accelerated the melting of ice in the Arctic and Antarctica. Many ancient viruses and bacteria were frozen within the ice, and now that it has melted, these pathogens have been released to the air, land, and water."

"Most of these organisms returned to the sea, infecting marine life, but rare strains scattered in the wind. When inhaled by humans and animals, these strains triggered mutations and changed the DNA's structure."

The middle-aged man paused to show images of mutated animals and plants, then concluded, "This is all the information we have gathered so far."

After hearing the report, Gao Shuwei leaned back in his chair, lost in thought. Minutes passed before he said, "Closely monitor the mutation process. Notify me immediately if you find any mutants with deformed bodies."

The scientist was confused by the request, but he still nodded and calmly said, "Yes, Sir."

With nothing to discuss further, Gao Shuwei dismissed the meeting, "Return to your research."

"Yes, Sir." With that, everyone stood, gathered their belongings, and left the meeting room.

Now alone, Gao Shuwei turned his chair to face the floor-to-ceiling window. He gazed out with a deep frown, deep in thought.

He sat in silence for a long time before murmuring, "Everything is beginning to spiral in unpredictable ways. Is she really the only one capable of stopping the catastrophe, or have I been betting on the wrong person all along?"

As his thoughts deepened, the sun slowly shifted toward the western horizon.

Meanwhile, Long Yu and Yao Ran finally arrived at the air raid shelter. What should have been a four-hour journey had become over fifteen hours due to the terrible road conditions and encounters with mutant animals along the way.

Arriving at the air raid shelter, Long Yu and Yao Ran carried Ling Yi and Yuan Rihui through the disinfecting room before transferring them to the infirmary.

After Long Yu placed them on the hospital beds, Yao Ran examined their wounds. Noticing that their conditions hadn't worsened during the journey, she administered IV drips and fed them a few sips of lake water.

When she finally left the infirmary, Long Yu had already returned after activating the central system and ensuring no intruders were present.

Noticing it was past noon, Yao Ran suggested, "Let's eat first."

After their late lunch, Yao Ran went to restock the warehouse while Long Yu inspected the water source and air control system. By the time they finished their tasks, it was already nighttime. _{frёeωebɳovel.com}