bestfiction Chapter 1139
Chapter 1139
The researchers on board the ship also conducted research.
They say the current survival temperature limit for survivors is probably between 60 and 65 degrees Celsius.
This was completely unimaginable before the apocalypse.
Captain Chen nodded and spoke of He Chengshi's situation: "Speaking of which, they've been quite restless lately. They've probably become agitated because they haven't been able to get to the fortress for so long, and they've been causing trouble quite often."
Looking at Captain Chen's calm face, Zhou Shuwan suddenly had a thought.
It seems the fleet is... intentionally provoking the other side?
Captain Chen asked, "By the way, Dr. Zhou, have you had any contact with He Chengshi's people these past few days?"
Zhou Shuwan shook her head: "No. We were worried that making contact rashly would anger them and cause trouble for the fleet, so we have been trying to avoid leaving the fortress these past few days."
Captain Chen was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "It's alright to have more free time. This is probably one of the few times we'll be able to leave the fortress!"
Yes, Zhou Shuwan's eyes also showed emotion.
Currently, due to the combined effects of air and water temperature, the perceived temperature for humans is still around 50 degrees Celsius.
You can still move around freely.
If the temperature rises to over 60 degrees Celsius, then we won't be able to go anywhere except inside the fortress.
She nodded: "Okay, thank you, Captain Chen!"
It wasn't until she left the captain's office and went back that a sudden realization dawned on her.
Captain Chen wasn't just letting them move around freely; he wanted him and Qi Mingyu to make contact with He Chengshi's people!
It could even be said that they were intended to be the fuse that ignites the conflict.
He Chengshi must have been guessing where they lived in the fortress!
Having not seen them for so many days, they must be itching to get out of there.
If they were to appear where He Chengshi could see them at this time, the other party would definitely take action.
Meanwhile, the fleet can take this opportunity to bring out all possible conflicts in advance and keep them firmly under control.
In this way, whether they are enemies or friends, they can quickly see through He Chengshi's true colors and respond more quickly.
However, due to his position, Captain Chen was unable to elaborate on this point.
Zhou Shuwan then told Qi Mingyu about her conversation with Captain Chen and her own guesses.
After listening, Qi Mingyu said thoughtfully, "Actually, I've been pondering the naval side's attitude these past few days. I always felt that their indulgence of He Chengshi was somewhat deliberate. Now it seems that this is indeed the fastest way to make a decision."
“Yes,” Zhou Shuwan said, “Instead of constantly testing each other and wasting time, we should take the initiative and let the conflict erupt in advance. That way, whatever He Chengshi’s intentions may be exposed as soon as possible.”
Qi Mingyu stood up and walked to the window, looking at the two abandoned ships on the distant sea: "In that case, let's follow Captain Chen's instructions and take a look around the nearby waters."
"I imagine the expressions on He Chengshi and his men's faces when they see us must be quite interesting."
For safety reasons, the two of them did not invite their parents and Mumu, and went down the fortress by themselves.
They spoke to the captain in charge of guarding the dock, who readily dispatched a small speedboat.
Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu boarded the speedboat, the driver started the engine, and the speedboat headed towards the distant sea.
A sea breeze blew in her face, carrying a salty and damp scent. Zhou Shuwan brushed her wind-blown hair aside and looked toward the two ships where He Chengshi and the others were.
Sure enough, just as the speedboat approached the two ships, she saw He Chengshi standing on the deck, staring intently at them with a sinister look in his eyes, as if he wanted to see right through them.
Several of his men noticed the two men on the speedboat, stopped what they were doing, and looked over with obvious hostility on their faces.
Zhou Shuwan sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm. Instead, she exchanged a smile with Qi Mingyu and deliberately waved at them.
He Chengshi's face instantly turned even more ugly, and his hands clenched into fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
The burly man behind him, his face full of scars, couldn't help but curse, "These two bastards, they actually dare to show their faces! This is outrageous! Our base is completely destroyed, it's all their fault! We've lost so many people..."
"Don't rush," He Chengshi said in a deep voice, his voice filled with suppressed anger. "Let's see what they're up to."
The speedboat circled the nearby waters, and Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu remained very relaxed throughout, sometimes talking in hushed tones, sometimes admiring the scenery on the sea, completely ignoring the unfriendly gazes from the two ships.
After turning around for about half an hour, the speedboat slowly turned around and headed towards the fortress.
Only after the speedboat disappeared from sight did He Cheng slowly loosen his fist, his eyes filled with even more sinister intent.
"Boss, they're clearly provoking us!" the burly man said indignantly. "We can't just let this go!"
He Chengshi remained silent, his gaze fixed on the fortress, a complex light flashing in his eyes.
He could tell that Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu's appearance was no accident; it must have been the fleet's doing.
They were testing themselves, but more importantly, they were warning themselves!
But the more this happened, the stronger his resentment became.
The fortress made of boiling-point alloy, the soldiers lined up in neat rows, and the calm and composed demeanor of Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu all filled him with immense envy.
The speedboat's shadow disappeared completely into the outline of the fortress dock.
"Boss, those two are clearly provoking us! The fleet is deliberately messing with us!" The burly man with a face full of scars kicked the deck in anger.
He Chengshi sneered, turned and walked towards the cabin, his voice extremely low: "Take it or leave it? The more they want to make things chaotic for us, the more we need to stay calm."
He pushed open the hatch, and the stuffy air mixed with the smell of engine oil rushed out. Several trusted confidants were already waiting inside, looking anxious.
He Chengshi sat down on the wooden crate: "Have you got any results regarding the fortress's supply inventory that I asked you to check before?"
The tall, thin man immediately stepped forward and lowered his voice: "We've found out. There's a fairly large warehouse-like building on their fortress, guarded by a patrol team 24 hours a day, and they're armed! I've seen their canteen cooks pushing a small cart in and out many times, with sacks and boxes wrapped tightly on it, which I guess are supplies!"
The others secretly resented: "This fleet, relying on its advanced ships and weapons, has plundered countless supplies! They can feed so many people without worrying about food and clothing; you can only imagine how much supplies they have in stock!"
He Chengshi sneered.
He looked at the burly man: "Have you figured out their weapons inventory?"