Chapter 659: Chapter 660: Extremely Adverse Influence

Although there was no obvious suffering, Su Shu did indeed experience a shift in her emotions, finding herself thinking more than before.

As the topic of pregnancy came up, the couple ended up discussing the children who would be born into the apocalyptic environment.

Not being parents yet, they could not fully comprehend the experience of those who had children during the apocalypse.

Only when they had their own child could Su Shu understand why some families previously did not want children–apparently, the most expensive drugs in the safe zones included contraceptives, likely because they did not want their children to suffer along with their parents right from birth.

After finishing discussing her issues, the topic turned to what Tang Zelin had been busy with these days.

Tang Zelin rarely talked to Su Shu about work matters.

For one, his job was inherently dangerous, and whether he talked about it or not, he had to do it; discussing it would only cause her unnecessary worry.

She was much younger than him, and already had enough on her plate with everyday life, so Tang Zelin always felt it was better for him to shoulder the burdens, be they wind or rain.

Even in the apocalypse, he hoped to take care of her as best as he could.

However, when he saw this side of his wife, who slept beside him every night, he couldn’t deny that he was shocked.

It was only upon discovering Su Shu’s space and what she had been doing that he realized

His wife, who usually was as lazy and indifferent as a cat, was far stronger than he had imagined.

Moreover, now that the powerful Apocalyptic Rescue System that Su Shu possessed was damaged, Tang Zelin found himself discussing work matters with her more than he used to.

Like this time, when Qian Li came to them with concerns about moving C City’s residents from the surface to underground, he did not hide it and briefly explained.

As husband and wife packed up and talked, they eventually both climbed into bed to continue their conversation.

Su Shu lay on her side, propping her head up, and asked, “Do all the people in the safe zones of C City have to move?”

Leaning against the headboard, Tang Zelin nodded, “Yeah, pretty much. If the order indeed comes down in a couple of days, then this matter probably won’t fall through.”

“They still need to inspect? How will they inspect?”

What’s the criteria?

Su Shu’s worry matched that of Tang Zelin’s.

At this critical juncture, many conflicts had already emerged among people.

Due to the lack of resources, violent incidents in the safe zones occurred daily.

Society is such that when resources are shared, conflicts are fewer; you manage your affairs, I save what’s mine.

However, once resources become scarce, the instinct to survive makes people forget how others got their possessions and question why others have while they do not.

If things get more severe, outright looting occurs.

Theft is minor compared to the fear of greater turmoil among groups.

And now, there was an artificial line being drawn to determine who could go to a safe place for refuge and who had to remain on the surface and face death.

Such announcements, once released, would certainly have a severe impact.

As for the situation concerning moving underground for safety, Tang Zelin was not optimistic about it.

After talking for a while, Tang Zelin, not wanting her to worry further, pulled up the covers and drew her into his arms.

“Sleep now. We’ll cross the bridge when we get there.”

Su Shu didn’t say anything, just nodded her head and closed her eyes.

That night, Su Shu did not sleep soundly; she kicked off the covers several times, each time Tang Zelin carefully covered her again, tucking her in tightly.