Chapter 8: The Vigil
85_85483In the dimly lit bedroom, an elderly laptop buzzed, and the faint light from the screen added a touch of light to the dark night.
Tang Xiaoquan and Wang Qiang sat quietly around the computer desk, the instant noodles that had just been soaked on the table were exuding an attractive aroma, and the two young people who were already hungry immediately began to suck the noodles in the bowl like tigers, wolves, jackals, and leopards.
"I'm cāo, it's so cool!" Wang Qiangxia wiped his lips with a little excitement and praised secretly, this was the first time he had found that instant noodles would be so delicious. You know, just a few days ago, he was still complaining to God, swearing that when he earned enough tickets in the future, he would never touch this damn thing again.
But who would have thought that this was only a few days away, and his arrogance was broken.
This may be the heart of human beings, when the end of the world really comes, even in an ordinary bowl of instant instant noodles, you can enjoy it to the fullest.
Tang Xiaoquan nodded with a smile, he also felt the same for Wang Qiang's admiration.
Thinking back to the game characters in the last world that he controlled in the past, looking at himself who is already in it now, Tang Xiaoquan's tender white face can't help but smile self-deprecatingly.
You know, once upon a time, how much he longed for the day when the end of the world could really come to the world, and then he could truly experience the thrill of survival and the thrill of killing, but when this qiē was all "dreams come true", he ......
"Fuck the end of the damn nmd!!"
"Grunt~Ah~" poured the last handful of soup stains in the porcelain bowl into his mouth, and Wang Qiang smashed his lower lip with some unfinished thoughts.
It's no wonder that he is so reluctant, after all, for a young and strong guy like him who is just in his early 20s and is in the development period, a small pack of instant noodles is obviously not enough to meet his normal physiological needs, especially after the nightmarish catastrophe he will experience.
However, Wang Qiang didn't have too many complaints about this, because as Tang Xiaoquan said before, their current supplies are extremely scarce, and after the 4th, they may have to face the danger of going out to find food.
Compared with going out to fight with those zombies who have already destroyed their humanity, Wang Qiang prefers to choose to stay in the house and eat hungry, after all, maybe the little food he saved can support the arrival of the rescue team.
"Kwonzi! You stayed up all night last night, hurry up and go to bed and stare for a while, I'm staring here. Dropping down the porcelain bowl in his hand, which was already as smooth as a mirror, Wang Qiang patted Tang Xiaoquan, who had been tired all day.
That's right, Tang Xiaoquan at this moment is indeed drowsy, and every neck bone in his body is as if he has been beaten by someone, and the pain is not stopping, so he is not too hypocritical at the moment, even if he responds to Wang Qiang's kindness, but ......
Reaching out and moving the mouse, he glanced at the clock bar under the book, Tang Xiaoquan solemnly arranged: "It's 7:15, you call me at 12 o'clock, I'll ......"
"Oh, it's still time to divide the hair, you just have a good rest, Quanzi, I'll keep vigil tonight!" Interrupting Tang Xiaoquan's words, Wang Qiang knew very well about his brother's current state, last night he not only didn't sleep all night for himself, but also consumed a lot of body and energy this morning, so he couldn't be tired tonight no matter what.
How could Tang Xiaoquan not know about Wang Qiang's thoughts, if this matter was left as usual, he would definitely not be polite to him. However, for now......
The fifth rule of survival is that when you are in danger, the midnight shift must be properly arranged, and you must not be alone.
Because the lonely midnight can make people sleepy the most, and under this apocalypse, the night watchman spares a small nap, which may kill everyone.
Although on weekdays, Tang Wang and Wang often stay up late to watch movies and play games, but they are all carried out in peacetime, and they cannot be compared with their current situation at all.
And more importantly, you never know when the Holocaust will end, so if you want to live long, you must be prepared for a long time. And a good night's sleep is undoubtedly an important part of your life.
"Hadron! Listen, your well-meaning buddy understands, but the current situation is not up to you and me to end in a day or two, we have to make reasonable arrangements. Listen to my brother, you are worth the first half of the night, I am worth the second half of the night, and each person is guaranteed 5 hours of sleep. This will not affect the spirit of tomorrow and will prevent sleepiness during the vigil. ”
Staring at Wang Qiang's eyes sincerely, Tang Xiaoquan waited quietly. He knows very well that his friend, who has been with him for decades, is unlikely to be able to convince him with external force unless he accepts it in his heart independently.
After muttering for about half a minute, Wang Qiang had to touch a cigarette in the cigarette pack on the table, silently lit it and took a puff, before slowly sighing and replying: "Okay, since that's the case, let's do as you say." ”
Seeing that the other party nodded, Tang Xiaoquan's hanging heart could be regarded as falling. immediately did not hesitate, only said "Then you have worked hard", that is, he rolled over and went to bed, and fell asleep.
The silent midnight was bleak and terrifying, and in order not to affect Tang Xiaoquan's rest, Wang Qiang even closed the screen that emitted a glimmer of light, which made the already dark bedroom even more gloomy.
There is no doubt that the vigil in such an environment is undoubtedly an ordeal, not to mention that you have to restrain the hardships brought by the night itself, and the scorching heat of July alone will torment you with unbearable pain.
There was no air conditioning, no electric fan, and the tightly closed windows could not even blow in a trace of majesty, Wang Qiang felt as if he was in a sauna, and sweat could not stop flowing down the pores of his body, swarming out.
Dancing vigorously the paper fan in his hand, although its frequency has reached the point of almost madness, it has not been able to bring a moment of coolness to Wang Qiang in the heat.
However, compared to the physical torture brought to Tang Qiang by the hot air and temperature, the miserable howls from the street outside the house from time to time were undoubtedly unbearable.
Rao is he has gone through a whole day of baptism, Rao is similar cries for help have been heard countless times in the past 24 hours, but still make Wang Qiang frightened.
Time passed slowly in such torment, and as time passed, the dark night became deeper and deeper.
Wang Qiang tried hard to insist on not letting himself sleep, and the upper and lower eyelids that did not help him fight showed that he had reached the limit of resistance, and he subconsciously touched the mobile phone on the table, and on the small screen, 4 small numbers clearly displayed the words 24:00.
Then just as he was about to wake up the sleeping Tang Xiaoquan for the shift, a terrible female howl suddenly exploded in the night sky! .