mtl008 Chapter 228 Flying Birds
Chapter 228 Flying Birds
Just as Jiang Li was about to hang up, Zhou Tian hurriedly called out:
"Wait a minute! This afternoon we received news that the neighboring base was attacked by birds, and dense fog has invaded many residents' homes."
According to reports, these birds, as if possessed, relentlessly crashed into the windows of the house until they were exhausted or even died.
Their eyes were red and their feathers were disheveled, as if they had been contaminated.
I'm worried these birds might fly over here; you'd better reinforce the windows of your house.
If you lack materials, just let me know, and I will send someone to deliver some to you tomorrow.
When Jiang Li learned of this devastating news, her head felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer, and it was buzzing.
Holy crap! Could there be bacteria or parasites controlling animal behavior in this thick fog?
The bird takes such an extreme, suicidal action as to smash the glass, allowing the dense fog to enter the house and infect the people inside.
Jiang Li felt that she was being a bit of a conspiracy theorist.
"We need the materials for sealing the windows. I will send you the required materials later, and please bring them with you tomorrow."
By the way, as public employees of the base, you should be equipped with protective suits when you go out. Are these available for sale to the public?
Jiang Li was thinking of getting two more sets of protective suits, since these were specially developed by the base for dense fog, and their protective effect should be quite excellent.
If you need to travel for extended periods in dense fog in the future, it's always a good idea to prepare extra protective clothing.
At this moment, Jiang Li was like a greedy little hamster, wanting to hoard everything to fill the void in her heart.
"We do wear the protective suits from the base when we go out, but they are extremely expensive to make, and it took a lot of resources to produce just a few thousand."
"Apart from those traveling, no one else is allowed to even touch it, let alone sell it," Zhou Tian explained truthfully.
"That's a pity. Thank you for reminding us. We won't bother you any longer."
Jiang Li ended her conversation with Zhou Tian and looked at Ye Jingmo with a worried expression.
I thought I could spend the day leisurely in the foggy weather, but I didn't expect it to be even busier than usual.
Jiang Li slumped over, hugging her knees with both hands, her cheeks pressed against the slightly rough fabric of her pants, and twisted her body restlessly.
"These unfortunate things just keep happening one after another."
When will this finally end?
Ye Jingmo just informed everyone in the group about the possible bird attacks and asked if reinforcement materials were needed.
He looked up and saw Jiang Li looking as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"On the bright side, at least we received the news in advance, so we don't have to make preparations blindly after the disaster strikes."
Ye Jingmo gently comforted Jiang Li.
Jiang Li rubbed her face, sorted out her thoughts, and planned to write a list later to clarify the things she needed to do in the next two days.
These are all life-or-death matters; neglecting even one could cause trouble.
Everyone in the group who saw the message was shocked.
Qin Yue exclaimed in surprise, "Are those birds crazy? What good does smashing the glass do them? Is there some kind of zombie virus?"
Qin Yue, who enjoys reading various novels and watching movies, fully utilizes her imagination and makes bold guesses.
Lin Panpan asked anxiously, "How many points are needed for the materials? Our family wants to exchange for more."
Liangzi chimed in, "Yes, our French windows are huge; it would take a lot of materials to seal them up."
Back then, the owner of the house that sold it to Liangzi specially installed floor-to-ceiling windows on the balcony of the master bedroom on the second floor, so that they could better enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful view.
But now, this has become a major headache.
With Xiao An, who was recovering from a serious illness, still at home, Lin Panpan and Liang Zi dared not slack off in the slightest.
If birds were to attack the window and thick fog were to penetrate, adults might be lucky to survive, but children would likely be in grave danger.
This floor-to-ceiling window was originally an artistic design, but who could have imagined that it would become a hot potato, requiring a lot of materials to properly seal it.
"I guess we'll have to use sheet metal. The base hasn't officially announced anything yet, but the price of sheet metal has dropped compared to before. A sheet of sheet metal the size of a normal window will cost about two points."
Jiang Li explained, "But I'm worried that the sheet metal is too thin. It would be best to buy two sheets of sheet metal to seal a window. That way, the thickness is sufficient and the protective effect is better."
Qin Yu suggested, "Could we ask if there are any machines or medicines that can repel birds?"
Jiang Li's eyes lit up immediately. "I don't know about that. I'll go and find out later."
It would be great if we had a device to repel birds.
The third floor of her house is practically a sunroom, with windows on all four sides, all to ensure the crops grow strong and healthy.
Who would have thought that birds would attack?
Ugh!
After Liangzi and Qinyu reported the required amount of iron sheets to Jiang Li in the group chat, they went offline to prepare for the bird attack.
Jiang Li said worriedly, "Brother Mo, do you think humanity will become extinct in this disaster? Like the dinosaurs from hundreds of millions of years ago, who were hit by a meteorite from outer space and turned to ashes in an instant, no matter how powerful they were."
Ye Jingmo was making a closed wooden cage for the chickens tomorrow. He looked up at Jiang Li and said, "Who can say what the future holds? But I believe there must be a solution to disasters. It just depends on whether we can find it."
Compared to animals, aren't humans distinguished by their ability to use tools and intelligence to solve any problem? Of course, if things truly reach a point of no return, we will face it together.
Jiang Li understood these principles, of course, but the shadow of the natural disaster was like a dark cloud, making it hard for her to breathe, and she couldn't help but think about all the worst possible consequences.
No, when did I, a lively and cheerful young woman, become so sentimental and melancholic?!
Menopause has arrived!!
The thought suddenly flashed through Jiang Li's mind, and her whole body went numb as if she had been electrocuted.
No, she's still a child!
She shook her head vigorously, trying to banish those chaotic thoughts from her mind. Instead of thinking about these random things, she should think about what to eat later.
Only then did she realize that they hadn't eaten dinner yet, and their stomachs were growling with hunger.
"Brother Mo, how about we have a hot pot with fermented rice wine tonight?"
Ye Jingmo was both amused and exasperated. How could Jiang Li's thoughts jump around so quickly? Just a moment ago she was worried about the end of the world, and now she was already thinking about what to have for dinner.
"Of all things, eating is the most important!" He couldn't help but twitch his lips.
"Should we cook seafood? Won't hot pot be too hot?"
Jiang Li said nonchalantly, "Just turn on the air conditioner. Eating hot pot with the air conditioner on is the best. If that's not enough, have a couple of iced drinks. That feeling will be absolutely wonderful."
Ye Jingmo refused, saying, "Your period is coming soon, so you can't drink anything cold. Do you want to be rolling around in bed in stomach pain again?"