At the initial rise in temperature, they just thought it was a seasonal change, but when the temperature rose by ten degrees in a single day and continued to climb even after sunset, everyone knew things were not so simple.
Having experienced extreme cold before, many began to worry about the possibility of extreme heat.
But worrying was futile; those without resources couldn't find a place to escape the heat; they still had to go out to find food.
People living in the city, those with foresight, had already started to occupy underground malls and basements, places that might be cooler.
Those who had not realized what was happening, or who didn't think too much, could only panic.
The next morning, Gu Pan was awakened by the heat—it was already thirty-eight degrees, and the temperature was still rising.
She hurriedly turned on the air conditioning fan and drew the blackout curtains, cooling down the room.
