Embers Ad Infinitum

"It seems that we can only know the answer after Shang Jianyao enters the 'soul corridor'." Long Yuehong said with a little disappointment.

In reality, the mysterious laboratory in the ruins of Swamp 1 has been destroyed, so they can only find ways to dig out hidden secrets from some people's dreams or memories.

Jiang Baimian nodded first, and then proposed another possibility:

"Those 'soul corridor' rooms recorded by Yan Hu do not necessarily correspond to the original owners of the 'coward'.

“The original owner could have left enough aura for some purpose or accident while exploring other rooms.

"Also, maybe it's the room '102'. Yan Hu didn't check it. It doesn't mean that Yan Hu only went in once. Maybe he didn't finish exploring the first time and only got the 'coward' aura, so he went in I went on a second or even third exploration and never came back.”

Bang bang bang, Shang Jianyao’s applause is never late.

Jiang Baimian glanced at him:

"The next step is to observe to see if there are any other changes, and to see if the company has records of excavation of the ruins of Marsh No. 1."

After saying that, she walked back to her seat and started reading the accumulated information.

…………

For a long period of time that followed, the "Old Tune Team" prepared step by step for the trip to the final city in a relatively peaceful and stable state.

They spent most of their time training themselves and mastering the various conditions of the First City, and at the same time, they made three trips to the surface, sometimes for field training and sometimes for in-depth mastery sessions with military exoskeleton devices.

Shang Jianyao found no remaining yellow-green mist in the "Sea of ​​Origin", but to Jiang Baimian's surprise, he had not encountered the fourth feared island for so long.

As for Room 23, Area B on the 495th floor, it has been assigned to a couple who are in free love and marriage, and nothing unusual has happened. The encounter between Long Yuehong and Shang Jianyao was really like a dream.

Similarly, the power of the "Natural Sect" within "Pangu Creatures" seems to have been completely eradicated, and there will be no follow-up.

In a blink of an eye, April is here.

Jiang Baimian stood in Room 14 on the 647th floor and said to Shang Jianyao, Long Yuehong and Bai Chen with a serious expression:

“Tomorrow is the scheduled departure date.

"Do you have any other ideas?"

Shang Jianyao and the others shook their heads at the same time.

The departure date was decided upon through discussion last month, and each of them was mentally prepared.

Jiang Baimian raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a bright smile:

"Then I announce that I will leave work early and you can go back now."

"Yes, team leader!" Bai Chen, Long Yuehong and Shang Jianyao responded in unison.

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Floor 622, Area B, Room 59.

Bai Chen took out the key, opened the door and entered.

The room is very simple, with a bed against the wall, a table against the window, a chair against the table, and a set of cabinets against the bed.

It's as simple as it gets, but it's neatly tidied up, with no unnecessary clutter and no visible dust. It's refreshing and clean.

Bai Chen didn't turn on the light, and sat on the chair, looking at the glow of street lights outside the window on the table, half of his body was in the light and half in the darkness.

After a while, she reached out and opened the desk drawer.

A heavy mechanical part lay quietly inside.

There are some cracks on the surface of the parts and the color is quite dull.

Bai Chen picked up the part, held it, looked at it, and didn't move for a long time.

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Floor 349, Area C, No. 12.

Jiang Baimian didn't return home until almost eight o'clock.

Of course, she had called in advance and said that she would have dinner in the "Security Department" canteen so that her parents did not have to prepare their own portion.

As soon as he opened the door, Jiang Baimian saw that the room was dark. Jiang Wenfeng was sitting on a chair by the window, reading a book by the light of the street lamp.

"Watch your eyes!" Jiang Baimian clicked on the fluorescent lamp in the living room.

It's like daylight here.

Jiang Baimian walked towards Jiang Wenfeng who raised his hand to rub the inner corners of his eyes, and complained:

“How much energy will this save?

“You can’t even use up your monthly energy quota!”

Without giving Jiang Wenfeng a chance to speak, Jiang Baimian glanced around:

"Where's mom?"

"Went to visit." Jiang Wenfeng breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

Good opportunity... Jiang Baimian thought to himself and sat next to Jiang Wenfeng.

She took a breath and tried to sound calm and calm:

"Dad, I have to go on a mission again tomorrow."

Jiang Wenfeng took off his reading glasses, glanced sideways at his daughter, and asked in a calm tone:

"Where are you going this time?"

Jiang Baimian answered obediently:

"The First City."

"Ah, that's a good place, but it's also a bad place." Jiang Wenfeng stood up, walked to the small table next to him, picked up the landline microphone, and dialed a number.

He said a few words to the other person, saying "hmm" twice, then put down the phone, turned to Jiang Baimian and said:

"Mr. Huang has a deep friendship with a senator named Meyers from the 'First City' Senate. If you encounter difficulties that you can't solve on your own, and the company's assistance cannot keep up for a while, go to this senator." , report Mr. Huang’s name.”

"Okay." Jiang Baimian nodded quickly.

When Jiang Wenfeng sat down again, she was silent for a few seconds, hugged her father's arm, and leaned her head against him.

"Dad, am I being willful and selfish..." She looked forward and said to herself.

Jiang Wenfeng patted her arm with his other hand and said with a smile:

"When your grandfather was young, everyone was working hard day and night to completely improve the company's internal circulation and build a place where everyone could survive through the end of the world.

“Some people sacrificed their lives for this, some were left with illnesses, some lost relatives and friends, but no one regretted it.

"He often told me that staying underground is not a long-term solution. Our future must always be under the sun."

Speaking of this, Jiang Wenfeng paused:

"I can understand your ideal."

Jiang Baimian hummed twice:

"Then are you willing to do it?"

Jiang Wenfeng let out a long sigh:

"You have to give up even if you don't want to. It's not up to the parents to grow up."

Jiang Baimian leaned his head closer and laughed:

"I'll help comfort my mother later."

"Are you plotting against me?" Jiang Wenfeng laughed.

Jiang Baimian then laughed and said:

"When Ms. Xue is angry, Bai Mian will run away with her head in her arms. I can only rely on you."

Jiang Wenfeng looked forward, exhaled and said:

"Your mother is such a sweet-talking person. Every time you go on a mission, she can't sleep well at night and often wipes her tears secretly."

Jiang Baimian couldn't help but closed his eyes and said dullly:

"I will remember to bring a gift to Ms. Xue..."

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Floor 495, Area C, No. 11.

The five members of the Long family gathered around the dining table and had dinner.

"Today's food is so rich." Long Aihong sighed sincerely after taking a bite of braised pork.

Long Yuehong said with a smile:

"I got off work early today, so I added some vegetables."

"Brother, it would be great if you could get off work so early every day." Long Aihong imagined that beautiful scene.

"What are you talking about?" Gu Hong cursed, "Those who leave work early every day are either leaders or idlers. Do you think your brother will not be able to make progress in the future?"

"I'm just talking." Long Aihong whispered back.

At this time, she discovered that her second brother, Long Zhigu, had secretly eaten several more pieces of meat while she was talking. She quickly closed her mouth and focused on the food.

After her father, mother, younger siblings had almost finished eating, Long Yuehong looked around and said casually:

"I'm going on a mission again tomorrow. If it's quick, I can come back in a month. If it's slow, it may take several months."

This is completely different from the time spent on previous outdoor training sessions.

Bang, Gu Hong's chopsticks fell on the table.

She quickly picked it up and said with a smile:

"Did you say where you were going to perform the mission?"

"Over there at the 'First City'." Long Yuehong did not go into details, but only briefly mentioned it.

Gu Hong held her chopsticks, closed her mouth, and didn't speak for a long time.

Seeing this, Long Dayong straightened his body and said in a deep voice:

"Be careful in everything. Your mother and I can't help you with anything. We can only say that you don't have to worry about things at home.

"When you get outside, listen to your leader. She must have more experience than you, and what she says must make sense. If you encounter a situation, don't rush too hard, take a closer look, and wait..."

At this point, Long Dayong paused, as if he was a little stuck.

At this time, Gu Hong sniffed and said:

"Remember to bring that thin sweater, the temperature on the surface often drops in April..."

As she spoke, she couldn't speak anymore, and her eyes turned slightly red.

"Okay." Long Yuehong suddenly felt that the dishes in front of him became blurry.

Next to him, Long Aihong and Long Zhigu gave him a cheering gesture.

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Floor 495, Area B, No. 196.

Shang Jianyao was still lying on the bed, hiding in the darkness, waiting for the broadcast to start.

Not long after, that familiar voice echoed:

"Hello everyone, I am Hou Yi, the news announcer on the hour, it is 8 o'clock in the evening...

"At 9 o'clock this morning, the board of directors held the third management meeting of the year and reviewed the year-end speech of the 'Big Boss'. At the meeting, Ji Ze, director and vice president of the board of directors, reported on the production, research and trade situation in the first quarter.

“In the first quarter, production, research and trade were stable and improved...

"The management meeting decided to increase the supply of meat, eggs and milk in the next week...

“According to the latest report from the ‘Security Department’, the frequency of bandit activities in the wilderness has returned to the level of the same period last year…

"The spring table tennis competition came to an end, and the 580th floor team won the final victory...

“The first baby boom is coming this year…

"The reform of radio programs is advancing steadily...

"The temperature in the wilderness area dropped sharply today..."

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The next morning, Shang Jianyao, neatly dressed, walked into Area C.

Long Yuehong is waiting at the door.

The two of them walked side by side without speaking, entered the elevator, and reached the 647th floor.

After going to the small locker room to change into gray-blue camouflage uniforms and stuffing their tactical backpacks with various items, Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong headed toward Room 14.

On the way, they met Bai Chen coming out of the women's locker room.

The three of them entered the office of the "Old Diao Group" in sequence, where Jiang Baimian, who had been prepared, was already waiting here.

She looked around and said with a smile:

"Set off!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shang Jianyao helped to add:

"To save all mankind!"

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