Mother Lin, still trying to grasp the situation, looked between her two children. "What do we do now?" she asked, her voice shaking slightly.
Lin Xiao took a deep breath, his mind racing. "First, we stay inside and avoid looking directly at the moons. I need to call someone first."
His mother looked at him, her eyes filled with concern. "Who are you calling?" she asked, her voice laced with distrust. The apocalyptic events had made her wary of everyone.
For a second, Lin Xiao didn't know how to respond. His mind seemed foggy, and he realized it must be because his sanity had dropped. After a moment of thinking, he said, "I need to call my friend."
Mother Lin's eyes narrowed. "Which friend?" she asked, her voice insistent.
Sensing that the situation was getting tense and that it might be related to the supernatural world, Lin Meiying decided to step in and distract their mother. "Mom, can you help me with something in the kitchen?" she asked, trying to sound casual. "I was going to make us some tea. It'll help calm our nerves."
Mother Lin hesitated, torn between her worry for Lin Xiao and her desire to comfort Meiying. "Tea sounds like a good idea," she finally said, her voice softening. She turned to Lin Xiao. "We'll be right back. Don't do anything rash, okay?"
Lin Xiao nodded, grateful for the brief reprieve. "I won't, Mom. I'll just make the call."
As Mother Lin and Meiying headed to the kitchen, Lin Xiao quickly pulled out his phone and dialed Li Jing's number. He needed to get in touch with her and share what he had seen, hoping she might have some insights or at least offer some guidance on what to do next.
In the kitchen, Meiying kept their mother busy by asking her to help find the teapot and the tea leaves. "Mom, do you remember how Dad used to love this tea?" she asked, her voice tinged with nostalgia. "He always said it had a calming effect."
Mother Lin smiled softly, her eyes misting over with memories. "Yes, he did," she said, her voice warm. "He used to make it for us every Sunday morning."
Meiying nodded, keeping the conversation going. "I miss those times. It was always so peaceful."
Meanwhile, in the living room, Lin Xiao waited anxiously for Li Jing to answer.
Every second felt like an eternity as he listened to the ringing tone. Finally, there was a click, and a voice came up. "Please leave your message after the tone."
Lin Xiao was speechless but still decided to leave an anxious message for Li Jing. He took a deep breath, trying to steady his voice.
"Teacher, please pick up. What is happening? I need to know more. Is my family and the world in danger? Are we all going to die?" His voice trembled slightly. "What is the capital city saying? Are they aware of the twin moons? What should we do? Please call me back as soon as you get this."
He ended the call and put down the phone, feeling a wave of frustration and fear wash over him. The unknown loomed large, and the eerie presence of the twin moons only added to his growing sense of dread.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Meiying kept their mother occupied with talk of the past. "Mom, do you remember the time Dad and I tried to make dumplings? We ended up making such a mess," she said, laughing softly.
Mother Lin smiled, her eyes softening with the memory. "Yes, I remember. You two were covered in flour from head to toe. It was like a mini snowstorm in the kitchen."
Back in the living room, Lin Xiao tried to gather his thoughts. He knew that staying calm was crucial, especially with his family's safety at stake.
He glanced at the system interface, hoping for some clue or update that might help.
The notification about avoiding direct exposure to the moons still lingered in his mind, a constant reminder of the danger they faced.
Suddenly, Lin Xiao's mind lit up. "Wait, since my mother and sister could see the second moon too, that must mean other people in the world could see it as well. This should be all over the news!"
He quickly grabbed the remote and turned on the TV, flipping through the channels. Almost every station was covering the bizarre phenomenon. Even children's shows had interrupted their regular programming to report on the eerie sight in the sky.
Finally, he landed on a news channel covering the situation. The screen showed a split image of the twin moons hanging ominously in the sky. The news anchor's face was pale, her eyes wide with barely concealed fear.
"We are receiving reports from all around the globe about the sudden appearance of a second moon. Scientists and astronomers are at a loss, unable to explain this unprecedented phenomenon. We are currently awaiting an official statement from the government, but as of now, no explanation has been provided."
The screen cut to a series of clips showing people around the world looking up at the sky in bewilderment and fear. Some were taking pictures, others were praying, and many just stood in stunned silence.
"Officials have yet to comment on the twin moons," the anchor continued. "Social media is flooded with speculation and theories, but there is no concrete information. Experts are urging people to stay indoors and avoid looking directly at the moons until more is known."
Lin Xiao's heart sank. Even the news didn't have any answers. There was no word from the officials, no scientific explanations, just a pervasive sense of confusion and fear.
Another channel showed a scientist being interviewed. "We have never encountered anything like this," the scientist said, his face pale. "Our instruments are going haywire. We don't know what these twin moons are or how they appeared."
Lin Xiao switched to a children's channel, where the usual cheerful host was trying to explain the situation to a young audience. "Hey kids, something strange is happening in the sky tonight. Remember to stay indoors and keep safe with your family."
Everywhere he turned, it was the same story. No one knew what was happening. There were no official statements, no explanations, just widespread panic and confusion.