Apocalypse: My Sweetie Is Tough but Cute
Chapter 287 - Chapter 287 Chapter 286 Let Go of That Girl (13)

Chapter 287: Chapter 286: Let Go of That Girl (13) Chapter 287: Chapter 286: Let Go of That Girl (13) Qu Guo’an hadn’t even finished a full sentence when the man skedaddled!

What’s the situation here! A move without informing the superiors first?

Qu Guo’an had a splitting headache, worried both that Tang Zelin was acting rashly and that they were unaware of the enemy’s situation, which could directly lead to danger.

The “mom and dad” Political Commissar Qu had a morning so stressful that he developed blisters in his mouth.

Next to City C, apart from E City, there was H City to the northwest. Situated in the northern region, the topography of H City differed from the mountainous and river-laden landscapes of Cities C and E; it had less hilly terrain with flat land and vast farmlands. Before the Apocalypse, it was a significant grain-producing base. After the Apocalypse, the farmlands were destroyed, and with a large population and dwindling grain reserves that had been embezzled in secret, a fire incinerated countless people’s hopes. The system of H City collapsed the quickest, which also constituted the most serious crisis that City C faced after sealing itself off, with nearly half of the refugees flooding in from H City.

Before the sealing, City C had already taken in at least tens of thousands of people. Currently, these people are scattered throughout City C, and as of now, government personnel are still trying to understand the movements of these people.

After the sealing, the pressure between H City and C City was immense. Because of this, the higher-ups had already dispatched multiple times the manpower and resources to accommodate the disaster-stricken populace in this area. Although the effect wasn’t as good as expected, they managed to establish safe zones to shelter the homeless and displaced, ensuring they at least had a meal to eat and didn’t starve to death.

Tang Zelin and Qu Guo’an had also discussed the problems between the two cities before. Qu Guo’an was more worried, probably because he tended to overthink and was more comprehensive in his considerations. So he mentioned to Tang Zelin that the problem with H City was the lack of support for the disaster victims. The farmland was destroyed, leaving no grain, and the granaries had decayed over the years–a fire burned them down to prevent incidents, leaving no trace. Moreover, nowadays, with every place struggling for survival, and with H City’s population being so large, the pressure was just too much.

Even if City C lifted its restrictions, it simply couldn’t sustain a population twice its size, and the entire city would be ruined as a result.

Although Tang Zelin wasn’t as worried as Qu Guo’an, his focus was on the group that had already entered City C.

It was foreseeable that the earliest arrivals either came alone or with their families. The latter was easier to manage, but what about the former? Those who entered City C in panic before the sealing, would they want to bring their relatives from outside?

If it was just relatives, that would be one thing, but if they brought others and caused trouble after entering, it would be enough to mess up City C for a while.

Nowadays, there’s a significant difference between the lives in Cities H and C. Though the masses in City C also live in dire straits, with pale faces from constant hunger and a craving to eat everything in sight, if compared to the people in H City, they’re practically living in heaven, ensuring at least two meals a day.

After the sealing, the huge disparity between inside and outside would inevitably cause intense dissatisfaction. If these negative feelings can’t be effectively controlled, who knows what kind of trouble could arise between the two places.

Since the establishment of the safe zone in H City, the government of City C has sent over batches of relief supplies. Battalion 208 had also been responsible for escort duty once, and after returning, Tang Zelin told Qu Guo’an that the situation in H City was quite worse compared to the management in City C.

He feared that a new chaos would erupt next door, and before long–autumn hadn’t even finished–a malevolent force had already taken a stronghold in the border area.

With Tang Zelin’s temperament, it was impossible for him to back down without investigating the situation thoroughly.

The cruel scenes that he had witnessed overseas flashed through Tang Zelin’s mind, cold and abrasive, leaving him with just one thought.

Who the hell dares to practice cannibalism on his watch?

Bust it or he’ll bust a nerve!