In less than an afternoon, everyone in the villages around Teng He Town knew there would be an earthquake in the next three days. The expressions of those who had heard the news changed, and they began to prepare.
Still, many others refused to believe it.
"It's fake. Who's the one saying all this? What earthquake? The weather is fine. Why would there be an earthquake?"
"That's right. It's such a cold day. Why are you talking about an earthquake?"
"No one can predict whether or not there will be an earthquake. If someone could know in advance, everyone would've been prepared for those past earthquakes."
"Don't spout nonsense."
"Don't listen to this because you're making everyone anxious. Just go about your day. It's so cold outside, so where else can you sleep at night if an earthquake occurs? Are you not going to do anything for the next three days?"
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