Chapter 140: 139: An Apocalyptic Life from Scratch (13)

Chapter 140: Chapter 139: An Apocalyptic Life from Scratch (13)

East City Gymnasium, disaster relief temporary shelter.

This was the first temporary treatment point urgently established by the government after the flood. The torrential rain and floods had erupted so suddenly that the government could only make hasty arrangements.

The location, size, and facilities of the gymnasium were the best under the most critical conditions.

Initially, people were placed in various sections of the gymnasium, but as more and more disaster victims were brought in, there was no longer any space inside, and temporary tents had to be set up outside one after another for refuge.

Then the rain poured down, even though tents and other facilities could be placed on the outside square, the conditions were harsh, and the people’s tension following the disaster was evident.

Moreover, with management and medical staff stretched thin, various emergencies often occurred in the gymnasium.

Arguments and nit-picking were inevitable.

Fortunately, at this time, most people were still restrained; as long as they could escape death, people were more grateful for their survival.

Although tension and fear sometimes caused friction, most could still be quickly reassured.

This period, actually, was not the best time to come in.

However, Su Shu decisively canceled her hotel room and moved from a luxurious hotel to the shelter with Xiao’ai.

As for that luxurious five-star hotel, maybe it had already become a territory for the wealthy.

The shelter’s receptionist was looking down and registering names.

“Hello, I am a resident of Huaxin Residential Area.” Su Shu said as she carried her suitcase and led Xiao’ai to the staff’s table.

The staff member lifted their head and sized up Su Shu and the child beside her.

“From the affected area?”

“Yes.”

“Sign up here on this list, and don’t worry about the rest. After signing, there is food, water, and luggage over there. Don’t forget to take a portion.” the staff said.

“Alright.”

Su Shu bent down and signed in the notebook, registering her and Xiao’ai’s names on the list of affected areas nearby as well as their apartment number.

The staff member checked it and said, “All set. Remember to pick up your things. We are short-staffed right now and might not be able to attend to everything. Be careful on your own and don’t catch a cold. Keep this card handy, and be alert for any announcements.”

Su Shu took a blue card, which was perhaps just a slightly stiffer piece of blue paper, and nodded.

She knew about this blue card. In her previous life, she hadn’t had one because she was sent too late, so when the government later allocated places for the citizens, she wasn’t eligible for the first allotment.

She came because of the food crisis and the government’s first relocation list.

“Xiao’ai, let’s go get some food.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao’ai looked up, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

She followed her aunt and never seemed to lack food. Did they need to get more?

Ten minutes later, Su Shu got two pieces of bread, a bottle of spring water, a blanket, and a foam pad for herself and Xiao’ai.

At the shelter, as it was overcrowded and the rain had stopped, many tents had been added outside the gymnasium, enabling outdoor accommodation and prioritizing the elderly, women, children, and the disabled.

The shelter dictated that only these groups could stay inside the gymnasium.

The rest were encouraged to show a spirit of mutual aid and love by giving up good spots to those who truly needed them.

As a single woman with a child, Su Shu was fully entitled to stay inside.

She graciously accepted.

After being led by a staff member, she was taken to a corner on one side of the gymnasium.

The places full of sunlight were already occupied by those who were rescued first. This corner had no windows, blocking sunlight and making it somewhat chilly.

The staff member said, “This place is a bit cold, but it’s still better than outside. You and your child make do for now, it will slowly get better.”

Su Shu replied, “Sure, no problem, this is quite good already.”