Doomsday Grain

We are still waiting for the piglets to be weaned and sold after 30 days, but before half a month, the temperature has dropped to minus [-] degrees.

The wind was howling, but there was no snow.The temperature is getting lower and lower. For the villagers, although they are not too surprised, they are still in a hurry when facing it.

In half a month, the temperature dropped from just below zero to the extreme temperature that would only be seen in the deep winter of previous years.Strong wind will take away more temperature.

Many of the weeds on the roadside were frozen before they withered, and they were not white. Even the ground was still green, but it was terribly cold.

When I got up early in the morning, the heater in the room was hot, but I was still shivering when I got out of bed.Lin Qian turned on the air conditioner for heating, quickly put on his clothes and took a while.

"This year is colder than last year. Last year, although it was cold quickly, there was not such a strong wind. It feels more than ten degrees colder than when there is no wind." Standing under the air conditioner, Lin Qian felt much more comfortable.

"Why is it colder when it's windy?" He Yangxuan didn't react.

"When you feel hot when drinking soup, don't you blow it to cool it? It's almost the same. When the wind blows, the heat is not easy to store. Our walls are so thick that we can't avoid getting cold in the morning, and I don't know how other people's houses are. gone?"

When the temperature started to drop before, Lin Qian hired someone to urgently pick the fruits from the mountain and send them to the government for sale. Except for some of the rest, put them in the refrigerator, most of them were simply frozen as the temperature dropped. .

There are some famous frozen fruits in Northeast China itself.Of course, not all fruits are suitable for freezing, but it is the simplest and most practical method of preservation.

Originally, those grapes wanted to try to make wine by themselves, but in those days they were selling fruit and firewood, and they had to take care of the vegetables and livestock in the greenhouse.It is enough to be in a hurry when you are busy, and you really don't have time to get any wine, so you just sell it all at once.

"If the temperature drops further, maybe someone will freeze to death." He Yangxuan walked to the window and touched the glass, but was so cold that he withdrew his hand.

The two warmed up, and went downstairs to see the greenhouse and chickens, ducks and geese together.

The cattle, sheep and pigs have all been driven into the greenhouse. The insulation effect in the greenhouse is very good. Last night, the heating lamp was lit all night, and two or three wind turbines were placed on each greenhouse.Last night, the cold wind howled and the electricity was sufficient. At this time, the temperature in the greenhouse was no lower than that in the small building, and it was even warmer.

Although there is a stove in the livestock pen, the walls are not too thick, and the cold air will come in when the wind blows, and the heat is not easy to gather. Although it is not too cold, it is not warm either.

Lin Qian opened the gate of the livestock pen to look at the poultry that had been driven in before winter. They were all huddled together and screamed happily when they saw people.

The livestock pen is divided into small rooms, and the stove is placed in the middle like a corridor, so there is no fear of the animals getting scalded when they gather.Lin Qian went to check on the stove. The fire was burning, and Grandpa had refueled it.

It was still warm by the fire, but the animals in the pen felt the temperature was not so high.

Lin Qian jumped into the livestock pen and reached into the poultry pile.The body temperature of poultry is generally high, and it is quite warm when it is stretched in.

They are really not afraid of the cold when they are crowded together, but this is not a long-term solution.If the weather is cold and you stay together all the time, you will lack exercise and get sick easily.

"Why don't we install heating lamps here? We still have wind power, so we won't lay eggs if it gets colder." Lin Qian suggested.

Before the end of the world, Lin Qian stocked up some wind power, and He Yangxuan also had a lot of space, so he could use it however he wanted.

"Don't be so troublesome, let's go to the greenhouse together. You don't need to put them together with the animals. Change to another greenhouse to clean up a place. I have cages in my space. Putting them in breeding cages should save you a lot of worry. Let's wait until summer to raise them freely." .I always feel that this year will be colder, so I can feel more at ease in the greenhouse.”

"That's right, we can't put wind turbines on the top of the livestock pens anymore. Let's use ten smaller ones now, it's eye-catching enough." The two chose another greenhouse next to the greenhouse where the livestock lived.Half of the plants here are planted with soil trays. Stack the soil trays higher, add lights, and make room for poultry breeding racks.

In fact, Lin Qian didn't really like being raised in a cage if it was normal.Because of the small space in the cage and the limited room for movement, although the poultry grow fast, the meat is not firm and the meat is not very fragrant.But in this situation, you can't pick so many.

The two cleared out an open space in the greenhouse, and He Yangxuan began to take out the cages from the space. The two were discussing how to place them when grandpa came and asked them to eat.

At the dinner table, the two of them remembered to talk to their grandfather about moving the animals into the greenhouse.

"It's good to move, and it can save a share of coal. I don't feel bad if the original chicken pen is empty, but it's a pity that this livestock pen is empty. It happens that there is still a lot of coal in the backyard. When you two are free, put the livestock pen After tidying up, the inside of the coal pile looks clean, so we can add something more in the coming year. Just keep the livestock in the greenhouse for the next year, and it’s just right for the chickens, ducks and geese to return to the chicken coop.”

I bought a lot of coal, and I couldn't find a place to put it in last year, so it was always covered with a layer of plastic sheeting.

Although it is consumed quickly in winter, so much coal is enough to burn for several years.

And in He Yangxuan's space, I don't know how much coal there is.He Yangxuan bought quite a few by himself, and there are many more left in the space by his ancestors for generations.

After talking about the animals, grandpa took a sip of hot water and said, "It's getting colder and colder recently, and there should be some people who want to go up the mountain to collect firewood. It's too cold, so don't follow, leave a place guarding the entrance and just collect firewood." Food is enough. As long as there are dead trees cut down at this time, we will just turn a blind eye. It’s just winter and we need to do more work, so we can get through it.”

In Lin Qian's house, the walls are thick and have insulation layers. Even though the heating and insulation are good, the indoor temperature is still around [-] degrees, which is the level where you have to wear thicker clothes in the house, let alone other people's homes.Especially those who are not very willing to burn firewood, and their homes are not too warm.

In less than a month, the temperature, which was still hot, dropped directly to an unbearable temperature.

After summing up the experience and lessons of last year, some people started to live together.Only half of the houses in the village have installed heating, and those without heating live in those with heating.Basically all houses in the village have east and west bedrooms, but generally only the east house is inhabited. Although the west house is not burned all year round, the heating is constant.

So the two families lived together, just burning an extra kang.At that time, the fuel will be divided equally, and those who eat will turn in a certain amount of food every month to eat together.

The village head also made intentional arrangements, and soon the villagers lived together in twos and threes, the pressure on heating became less, and life became less difficult.

Someone wanted to discuss living with Lin Qian's family, but Lin Qian flatly refused.Not to mention that they are not short of fuel, there are too many secrets in the building, it is not suitable for outsiders to enter.

In fact, the people who want to come in don't have much hope, but isn't there a contingency in everything?If they come in, they won't be able to suffer this winter.

In the evening, entering winter, the night became longer and longer, and the sun had already set halfway at just five o'clock.

Grandpa is in the greenhouse to see how the piglets are doing.

When Lin Qian came back from the mountain, He Yangxuan had just added coal to the stove, so he also came to see the little pig.The little pig at this time is the cutest in his life, pink and tender, and charmingly naive.

"It's at least half a month before we can sell takeaways." Lin Qian stretched out his hand, and piglets surrounded him.

"But in the future, we can no longer set up people who have no food in the seller. Even if we say it, no one will believe it."

It went bankrupt at the beginning, but got a support loan from the state.Later, it can be said that there is no food in the family, and no amount of money can buy food when food is in short supply. There are places where people in the village are not as good as the villagers, and the villagers can find some balance.

Now the fruits on the mountain are selling very well, they only need food, and everyone is aware of the current food stockpiles.

Now it can be regarded as completely outshine in the village.

Eye-catching enough, but also has the conditions to make people jealous.

"We have almost sold what we set up to sell. If there are still people who are jealous, we can't help it. Some people have more chickens than him. He can't see it. If you want to find something, there are ways. Let's just stick to it. .”

"Are you still practicing that boxing recently?" Grandpa asked suddenly.

"I haven't practiced much recently." He Yangxuan replied.Although the two of them lack a teacher in terms of boxing and kicking, they can make up for their weakness with hard work, and their progress is not small.It's just that things have been too busy recently, so I put it on hold.

"Don't worry about the other things. From now on, you will do your homework every day. Stick to it and don't say how good it is. It's good to build up your body and shape your muscles. Besides, didn't you buy a bow and arrow? Practice more cold weapons It’s not bad either. Pick a weapon that’s convenient for you, and you’ll be able to use whatever you want in the future.”

Sometimes, the old man's sense is very keen.Last year, my grandfather didn't have such a strong feeling. Until this year, after a series of things happened, my grandfather always felt that people's hearts were almost at their limit.

If there is still no harvest in the coming year, not to mention the large-scale chaos, this kind of farce in a small place is indispensable.

Since he is already the only one in the village, he must have the same combat power as this.

Fortunately, there is not too much burden at home.Although grandpa is an old man, he has a better mind than the two young people and has rich experience and experience.Both Lin Qian and He Yangxuan were 30-year-old young men, and they were at the peak of their physical condition in their lives.

Such a family of three has nothing to worry about, and there is nothing to be afraid of.

He Yangxuan thought about it, leaned on his grandfather, touched his arm, and asked for advice: "Master, do you think we need to buy thermal weapons? I discussed it with Qian'er before, and I think it's good to keep this stuff at the bottom of the box."

"If you come from Luzheng, it's good to do a little bit." After the grandfather finished speaking, he added, "It's quite effective to scare people."

Lin Qian gave He Yangxuan a look.Lin Qian said before that most people use guns to scare people, and they may not be able to hit people at close range. However, the actual conditions are obviously impossible to allow the two to practice marksmanship.Even if the government can sell them, it will strictly control the number of bullets, and even require a clear report every time a bullet is fired.

"We have no way to buy the wrong ones." He Yangxuan laughed.

"Not really. Do you know what kind of food is the most delicious for the army and fire dealers? It's the food in troubled times! The more chaotic the world, the better their lives will be, and the business will be bigger. Wait another year or two, and when the time comes, you can eat it without stealing or robbing." When you are not full, you don’t need to look for them, they will find ways to spread the word. Our family is in such a good condition, how could we not notice it? If someone nearby buys it, we must have it in our hands. But we can’t come The road is not right, we need the support of the government. Our family is considered a big family now, and it is really chaotic, and they can't watch us suffer."

Grandpa thought about this very clearly.Old people and young people think differently, especially those who have been on the tip of a knife like grandpa think more.

In the good old days, grandpa watched TV every day, and he didn't know how comfortable he was.It's a pity that God doesn't feel sorry for him, and when he gets old, he encounters this kind of world again.

The two nodded their heads, but Grandpa said: "But it's useless to us. The long-distance ones are not as good as bows and arrows, and the short-distance ones are not as good as machetes. It costs nothing to practice. If you use guns, you don't have a teacher to teach them. The conditions after practice are as long as you know how to drive, and you don’t need to learn to aim.”

Having said so much, Lin Qian suddenly asked, "Can't you teach?"

"I'm not familiar with the current guns." Grandpa blurted out, and when he found out, he glanced at Lin Qian, "You lied to me?"

Lin Qian smiled slyly: "Didn't I learn this from you?"

It was Grandpa who used this trick to trick Lin Qian out of the end of the world, and now it can be regarded as repaying him in the same way.

"Knowing that it's useless, you can live your life with peace of mind." Grandpa turned his head and walked out of the greenhouse.

He Yangxuan watched his grandfather go out, reached out and hugged Lin Qian from behind: "Did you hear, my grandfather is really a soldier."

"I still care more about what my grandfather told us to keep training. I always feel that he saw something, but he didn't tell us more."

"If it's really a big event, it's impossible for grandpa not to tell us. The reason why he didn't tell us should be that he is not sure about it." He Yangxuan can still figure this out.

After finishing speaking, He Yangxuan broke Lin Qian's face and kissed him fiercely: "When will you remember saying it's my father? Your father is not mine anymore? We are just the same old man now, and you don't even know what to say." be careful."

"It's my grandfather, what should I pay attention to?" Lin Qian was careless in such matters.It was originally his own grandfather, but Lin Qian always said that there was nothing wrong with my grandfather.And even if it's two brothers, it's okay to call each other my grandfather.

It can only be said that the speaking habits are different.

"It doesn't sound good to me." He Yangxuan kissed the loud one again.

Lin Qian pushed him away in disgust: "Then I'll pay attention in the future."

"My birthday is coming soon." He Yangxuan said suddenly.

Lin Qian was slightly stunned, ashamed to say that he, the target, didn't pay attention to this at all.For Lin Qian's birthday in June, He Yangxuan took out almost all the best food in the space, and gave him a set of massage equipment as a gift to relieve fatigue after working hard every day.

Of course, I prepared a set for Grandpa later.Although these are all already in He Yangxuan's space, but he has come to his mind.

When He Yangxuan celebrated his birthday last year, he had just entered the end of the world, and he was anxious and busy. Not to mention Lin Qian, He Yangxuan himself only remembered it after more than ten days.

It's all settled down this year, but Lin Qian didn't think about it, so He Yangxuan reminded him.

"What gift do you want?" Lin Qian asked.Straight men's standard gift-giving method, even a sudden surprise, can't compare with what the other party wants.

"Can't you understand romance?" He Yangxuan smiled helplessly.

"Brother, you're almost thirty." What's the romance of being an old man?

He Yangxuan laughed angrily this time, paused, rubbed Lin Qian's ear and whispered, "Are you sure you want me to choose?"

Lin Qian's ears were itchy, causing the tailbone to feel uncomfortable.Judging from He Yangxuan's tone, if he chooses, he might choose something.

Lin Qian shook his head, maybe something stumped him.He Yangxuan has space, he doesn't lack anything, and now he can't shop online, and what he can get his hands on is common everyday items.Why don't you hug a chicken and tie a bow for him?

Cook a meal?Lin Qian's craftsmanship is not very good, Yang Xuan is not.It's better to give him something good for his birthday and don't torment his stomach.

In fact, He Yangxuan really didn't plan to ask for anything.Lin Qian being with him was the best gift in the world to him, so why would he be greedy for more?

It's just that the recent topics have become more and more downturned, and there should be something festive.Birthday is a good day, celebrating and having fun can also add some color to this negative energy life.

"Then let me think about it." Lin Qian played with the little pig in front of him.

He Yangxuan sat around Lin Qian, bit his teeth lightly, and said ambiguously, "Otherwise, just give you to me."

"We've been together for a long time." Lin Qian said casually.

"Really?" He Yangxuan's tone was somewhat resentful.

Lin Qian got goosebumps on his back, shook, and got out of He Yangxuan's arms and walked out.

He Yangxuan followed behind without saying a word. Seeing Lin Qian's red ears, He Yangxuan felt extremely happy.

Grandpa finally stopped watching costume dramas, and now he watches anti-drug dramas instead.All kinds of back and forth games between the two sides are very exciting.

"The rice is in the pot." Grandpa prepared the rice after four o'clock, and it was just right to eat at this time.

The two of them put the food on the dining table before going to call grandpa.Grandpa looked at the screen reluctantly, pressed pause, and went to eat.

A family of three dined together under the night lights. The cold wind was howling outside, but it couldn't cover the warmth.

Lin Qian was really worried about giving He Yangxuan a gift.In the past, Lin Qian didn't have to remember. A large number of people in the company remembered He Yangxuan's birthday, and some of them started preparing gifts a month in advance.

Everyone else gave it away, especially Lin Qian, a buddy. In previous years, he would pick out some food online and give it to He Yangxuan.In Lin Qian's eyes, He Yangxuan, the big boss, had everything he needed, and nothing he gave was as good as food.

But right now there is no special food to give away.

He Yangxuan has space, so he has a large number of good things.There are a few ready-made cakes inside, because time is still in the space, basically there is no need to worry about breaking the problem, and it will be fresh to eat when you take it out.

Birthdays can be lively and lively, and wash away the recent negative energy.

Two days later, the temperature is still dropping.He Yangxuan took the thermometer out to check the temperature, and the temperature had dropped to minus [-] degrees.

It is close to the lowest temperature ever detected here.

The wind still hasn't stopped, and in those houses with poor sound insulation, you can even clearly hear the sound of the cold wind whistling outside.

Many people can't sleep at night, and they don't know whether it's cold or noisy.

Such an evil weather is not surprising in the last days. The temperature in Lin Qian's building also began to drop gradually. The air conditioner was repeatedly adjusted, but the power consumption was getting higher and higher, and the effect was getting smaller and smaller.

The insulation effect of the wall is fine, but the problem still lies in the glass. Although it is double-glazed, it is still difficult to face the low temperature of minus [-] degrees outside.

When Lin Qian was a child, he felt that the room was as cold as an icehouse, but he never suffered from this when he grew up, let alone a son like He Yangxuan.

Grandpa himself is quite used to it. He used to live in an old house without a building, so he got up in the morning to rekindle the fire to keep warm.

Lin Qian was unwilling first.Not to mention whether he is willing to endure this hardship by himself, grandpa is so old, over 80, how can he wake up in the morning and face the cold room?What if you get sick from the cold?At such a great age, a small cold could be fatal.

The windows dissipate the most heat, so simply block the windows.The first floor remains the same, if you want to bask in the sun, come to the first floor.As for the air circulation, there is a ventilation fan in the bathroom. The ventilation fan doesn’t use much electricity. Open the door and use it in shifts, and the air exchanged is enough for the whole family to breathe.No matter how many pots of flowers are planted in the corridor, and the lights are always on, it can also produce oxygen, so you are not afraid of the lack of oxygen due to the closed space.

Lin Qian wanted to go to the old house, bring the old quilt that he was reluctant to throw away, and nail it to the window to keep warm.How could He Yangxuan let him brave such a cold zenith wind?He has quilts in his space, as many as he wants.

But when the brand-new quilt was brought out, Lin Qian was a little reluctant to use it. They were all new, either pure cotton or duck down, and silk quilts. Using it to nail windows felt like a thunderbolt of extravagance.

Grandpa saw that Lin Qian was about to toss, so he asked He Yangxuan if there was any cotton in the space.

Since it is said that the windows are to be blocked, it is not necessary to block them from the outside, and the same is true from the inside.

Sew two thick curtains on top of each other, stuffed with thick cotton, so that you hang them up at night when you go to sleep, just in front of the window.In this way, the cold air outside is blocked by the window glass, and when it comes in, it is blocked by the quilt, so it is not afraid of the cold air coming in.

When grandpa and He Yangxuan were doing rough needlework to sew the two curtains together, Lin Qian asked He Yangxuan for some magic stickers, made paste and put some around the window.There are two Velcro stickers, one side is a hook, the other side is a fiber, stick the side with the hook on the window, then trace an outline on the curtain according to the size of the window, and sew the fiber on.

In this way, when the cotton curtains are put on, the Velcro sticks up, and the seams fit perfectly, so that no air-conditioning can get in.