The weather is getting colder.
Tao Ying specially cooked a pot of hot soup to warm everyone up.
Several people were sitting around the living room and were about to eat when there was a rumble of thunder outside.
Soon, the raindrops fell.
"It's finally raining!" Zhao Xi got up excitedly and opened the window.
Just when she was about to reach out and feel the raindrops, Shen Qing stopped her movement and reminded: "Look carefully downstairs."
Zhao Xi was confused and was shocked when he followed her gaze.
There were people downstairs who were as excited as she was, but their expressions changed drastically after being caught in the rain, and they hurriedly ran to hide under the building.
"How is this going……"
"Look at the color of the rain." Shen Qing reminded.
Only then did Zhao Xi notice that something was wrong with the rain.
The puddles on the ground were a little red, and there was an indescribable smell in the air.
Zhao Xi's expression changed and he quickly closed the window tightly.
"Is there something wrong with this rain?"
Shen Qing nodded, "It's acid rain."
Zhao Xi was stunned for a moment, with a little fear in his expression.
"I thought I was expecting a timely rain...but..." She choked up.
She looked out the window, could she really survive in such a world?
After arriving in S City, she had tried every means, but still could not find any trace of her two sisters...
If she is the only one left in the family, is there any point in living for her?
"Buzz."
Several people's cell phones vibrated at the same time.
There are red warnings on the phone.
"Acid rain weather has occurred in some areas of the city. Citizens must bring rain gear when going out."
"No, with the weather conditions like this, do you still have to go out to work?" Shen Zhian said dissatisfied.
Shen Qing had no objection to this notice.
In order for City S to operate normally, most types of work must be staffed at all times.
If people stay at home and don't go out because of acid rain, the order of City S will soon collapse again.
"Mom and Dad, there is no shortage of food at home, so it's better not to take the risk and go out." Shen Zhian advised.
Shen Jie shook his head, "No, not only your mother and I have to work, but from tomorrow on, the three of you will also have to go out and find a job."
"ah?"
Shen Qing understood what Shen Jie meant.
"Not many buildings today can withstand the corrosion of acid rain. Existing houses will soon become uninhabitable when acid rain falls one after another. The safe houses built by the organization have limited capacity. Guess who will be moved in by then?"
"People with money and power." Zhao Xi said.
Shen Qing smiled and said, "After several natural disasters, there are not many people like you said left. And the remaining positions in the safe house will definitely be reserved for worthy people."
Shen Jie nodded, "I heard that after the safe house is built, priority will be given to people who are currently employed, and the remaining places will have to be drawn by lottery."
Tao Ying looked grave and said, "So the three of you had better find something to do first. Our community cannot withstand the natural disasters that will follow."
Shen Qing and the other two nodded and agreed first.
Although she didn't plan to go to the base, it was always good to have another option.
The rain did not last long and then stopped.
Shen Qing also began to look for job opportunities in S City.
Nowadays, all the units that are still operating in the city are indispensable units. There are not many people required for each position, and job opportunities are simply rare.
Fortunately, Shen Qing studied civil engineering in college. At this stage, what the organization needs most is manpower in this field, and she quickly got an interview opportunity.
The interview place was in the city center. The city's subway buses only ran twice a day. It was not during operating hours, so she could only walk there.
After walking for nearly forty minutes, we finally arrived at the recruitment area.
When she arrived, she was startled by the long queue of applicants.
Applicants have been lined up for nearly a hundred meters.
On such a cold day, they were only wrapped in a few tattered autumn clothes.
After all, cotton-padded clothes are now an important item for winter, and there is a high chance that they will be snatched away if you wear them.
Shen Qing did not wear cotton-padded clothes today, but added a self-heating thermal underwear to her thin autumn clothes.
Around the thermal underwear, there is also a circle of baby warmers.
Although it looks thin, it is actually very warm.
She was at the back of the line, curling up into a ball and trying not to attract attention.
The line moves very slowly.
Only when we got closer did we realize that the reason for the slow movement of the queue was not because the interviewer had business problems, but because the people who were not selected were unwilling to leave.
"Boss, please accept me... I have worked on construction sites for more than 20 years, I will definitely come in handy!" The man in front looked like he was in his sixties, with gray hair on his temples.
The woman interviewing had an indifferent look on her face, as if she was used to seeing similar supplicants.
"We only recruit people under the age of sixty. You are exceeding the limit." The woman said coldly.
The old man sat on the ground and refused to leave, "I am only sixty-one this year! I am only one year over. Boss, please be accommodating! I have two grandchildren at home, and the nutritional supplements distributed by the organization are not enough... I can’t just watch my little grandson starve to death!”
"Boss, just set a precedent."
The woman remained unmoved.
"If everyone is trying to get by by selling misery, what do you need me to do?"
When the old man saw this, he changed from being miserable to yelling.
"You heartless watchdogs! Once you have more power in your hands, you start looking at people with your nostrils! Sooner or later you will go to hell after you die!"
The woman sneered, "If the world is like this, how can hell be any worse? Maybe hell is overcrowded now."
The old man was shaking with anger, took out a knife from nowhere, and slashed directly at the woman.
Before Shen Qing could decide whether to help, he saw the woman kicking the knife away from his hand.
Then he twisted his hands and knocked him to the ground.
Shen Qing couldn't help but applaud her in her heart.
Sa.
It's simply too cool.
To be able to perform such fluent movements while wearing high heels is an extraordinary skill.
The troublemaker was quickly sent away, and finally arrived at Shen Qing.
"Name, age, home address."
Shen Qing obediently reported the information she needed.
The woman flipped up her short hair and said, "This position is very tiring. Are you sure your physical strength will be fine?"
"no problem!"
Shen Qing's energetic voice attracted the woman to raise her head.
The moment she saw Shen Qing, a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"Do you...have any supplies stored at home?"
Although she didn't know what this question had to do with the interview, Shen Qing still shook her head without thinking.
The woman smiled.
"Follow me, I have other questions to ask you." The woman stood up and walked to the small room behind her.
Shen Qing was stunned, what was he going to do?
Why is it that everyone else is interviewing outside, but she wants to go into a small dark room?
