No matter when, setting out on a long journey is never a simple thing, let alone in these apocalyptic times. Li Ming's family starting getting busy at dawn. They woke up, cooked and packed luggage.
By half past nine in the morning, a giant bull clad in spiky steel armor led the way out of the city, followed by a modified heavy-duty truck. Next was a modified RV in the middle, followed by a bus, two more trucks, and a trailer.
To minimize the risk of having too many vehicles on the road, Li Ming's parents' proposal to drive by themselves was rejected. Instead, they joined most of the women and their relatives on the bus.
By now, the bus had been converted for maximum comfort, with numerous anti-collision and puncture-resistant features. The power and energy systems had been greatly improved, and the seats had been replaced with sofas and beds. Not only were they comfortable, but they also offered better safety.
