Mobile Shelter

Chapter 23 Temperature Gradually Decreases

Although we survived the snowstorm and witnessed the meteor shower, the outside temperature not only failed to rise, but actually continued to drop.

Most people didn't pay much attention to the gradually decreasing temperature, since it was still winter and hadn't yet reached the coldest period in the traditional lunar calendar, known as the Great Cold.

What no one knows is that although most meteors are destroyed by missiles from various countries, the dust generated during the explosions floats in the stratosphere or mesosphere.

Although this dust does not completely block sunlight, it does hinder the sun's heat radiation.

However, since it is still winter, most people are not paying much attention to the gradually getting colder weather.

Because of his busy schedule in the previous days, Dong Qi didn't pay much attention to it at first.

Because of EMP, Dong Qi no longer needs to write every day, and with his free time, he noticed the abnormal temperature outside.

Although the temperature in Pengcheng can drop below zero every winter, and even as low as minus ten degrees Celsius, this low temperature will only last for a week at most.

Since the snow disaster ended, except for the few days when the meteor shower fell, Dong Qi stayed in the underground shelter and was not very aware of the outside situation. During the rest of the time, Dong Qi was busy outdoors, so he was quite aware of the outside situation.

However, due to the reinforcements from several enhancements by his natal chariot, Dong Qi's physical attributes have now surpassed those of ordinary people, making him comparable to a body-refining cultivator in the Qi Refining stage within the cultivation system.

Although the body has not become a flawless body, it is no longer affected by cold or heat.

The main reason Dong Qi noticed the abnormal air quality was because he was bored.

I noticed the alcohol thermometer hanging on the courtyard wall and realized that the outside temperature had reached about minus 15 degrees Celsius.

It's worth noting that the lowest temperature ever recorded in Pengcheng was only around minus ten degrees Celsius, a temperature that was considered a rare low temperature over the past decade.

This time, even before the coldest days of winter, the outdoor temperature had already reached minus fifteen degrees Celsius.

During this period, many major events occurred. Although most people had returned home and were still able to receive supplies from the government, the situation was still quite different.

However, most people were still in a state of panic, so even though they noticed that the outside temperature was gradually dropping, they didn't pay much attention to it.

After all, during this period, everyone's biggest concern is whether they can have enough to eat.

As for the outside temperature, to be honest, minus five degrees, minus ten degrees, or minus fifteen degrees, there is not much difference for ordinary people.

As long as modern buildings don't cut corners, the insulation layer is actually quite effective.

At this time, most people rarely wander around outside after receiving their supplies.

When Dong Hao visited for the fourth time, Dong Qi finally did not go out.

After welcoming the other party into the house, Dong Hao noticed the fireplace on the side wall of the living room, with flames burning brightly inside. He then took off the military overcoat he was wearing.

Looking at the warm room, Dong Hao said with some envy, "You're living so comfortably here. The temperature is getting colder and colder. In previous years, we had central heating, but it suddenly stopped, and the power went out too. We don't even have a decent heating device at home."

"Alright, stop complaining. I know what you mean. There's a coal stove in the warehouse. You can take it with you later. I don't need to tell you where to get coal briquettes, do I?"

Although Dong Hao works at a police station in the suburbs, both his own home and his parents' home are in the city.

Although it's difficult to buy coal briquettes in the city, this area is in the suburbs, and while the coal briquette factory isn't nearby, it's not far away.

The coal stove that Dong Qi mentioned was not the target of Dong Hao's visit; it was merely a side benefit.

"I didn't come here to borrow your coal stove, but if you're willing to lend it to me, I won't be polite. To be honest, I can actually handle this temperature, but the elderly people in my family can't quite stand it."

Seeing Dong Qi's puzzled look, Dong Hao explained, "After your reminder, my dad stockpiled a lot of supplies in advance."

Although the neighborhood distributes supplies every week, it's barely enough to fill our stomachs; there's practically no nutrition involved.

I figured this difficult period would be over soon, and I had originally planned to just bring my parents-in-law to my home.

But now not only is the power outage, but the gas is also cut off, making cooking more troublesome. That's why I brought my parents to live with me again.

Luckily, I prepared a few gas cylinders in advance, otherwise cooking at home would be quite a hassle.

To be honest, I actually have a lot of supplies stockpiled at home. Under normal circumstances, let alone in the short term, even in two or three months, I wouldn't be able to use them all up.

But who would have thought that after experiencing a snowstorm and dodging a meteor shower, the temperature would drop so drastically now?

If the central heating hadn't stopped, or if there hadn't been a power outage, things would have been fine, but now, with one problem after another, keeping the house warm has become a real issue.

Seeing Dong Hao constantly complaining without revealing his purpose, Dong Qi asked helplessly, "Alright, stop beating around the bush with me. Just say what you want to say."

Upon hearing Dong Qi's words, Dong Hao immediately asked, "Is your car still usable?"

What do you think?

Seeing Dong Qi roll his eyes, Dong Hao was a little disappointed, but still reluctantly said, "Then lend me your tricycle."

"Let's not even talk about where you heard I have tricycles. Even if I did buy a tricycle, it would definitely be an electric tricycle."

Currently, the only ones that are still in normal use are human-powered tricycles and single-cylinder tricycles.

Upon hearing Dong Qi's words, Dong Hao fell silent instantly.

Seeing Dong Hao's expression and understanding his purpose, Dong Qi immediately reminded him, "You forgot about XX Street? There's a scrap metal collection station there. If you're looking for a tricycle, they have human-powered tricycles, electric tricycles, and gasoline-powered tricycles."

Upon receiving Dong Qi's reminder, Dong Hao's expression instantly became excited. He immediately picked up the military overcoat he had just taken off and said as he left:

"Thank you for reminding me. You know the situation now. If I go any later, the items might be gone. I'll go check first. I'll thank you later when the time comes."

Seeing Dong Hao leave in a hurry, Dong Qi understood the reason. After all, he was also a beneficiary of this special period and knew that during this period, most things were first-come, first-served.

Although Dong Hao is a police officer, he is just an ordinary person when he is not in uniform, and he does not yet have the belief of sacrificing his family for the greater good.

After seeing the other person out of the courtyard, watching Dong Hao's hurried departure, Dong Qi glanced at the outdoor temperature displayed on the thermometer in the courtyard and couldn't help but sigh.