Back at home, amidst the chaos, the two of them sorted out the supplies they'd gathered and combined them with what they already had.
One box of biscuits, one box of instant fried chicken, some nuts, a lot of bread, and of course, a chainsaw and two barrels of mixed fuel.
Shao Ming put the last pack of biscuits into the cabinet and said, "This should be enough for about two weeks if we ration it."
Li Long leaned his head against the couch, silent as he picked up the remote and turned on the TV.
"Since the first 'human rage syndrome' case appeared a few days ago, similar cases have been reported in multiple countries around the world. As of this report, over a million similar cases have been confirmed…"
"A famous athlete, Mei Dong, has been reported to have recurring flu symptoms and is now bedridden…"
"In the United States, tens of thousands gathered outside the White House to demand a response from the government regarding the 'zombie incident.' Over a hundred people were arrested during the protest…"
Li Long flipped through a few more channels, all reporting about zombies. He then switched to the local drama channel, but instead of the usual soap opera, there was just a blue message on a white background and a robotic voice reading out a public service announcement.
"Manchester City's government announced that starting at 10 PM tonight, the city will implement a curfew. Citizens are urged to stay home and secure their doors and windows. If you or your family members exhibit any of the following symptoms, such as weakness in limbs, vision impairment, or loss of taste, please isolate them and contact authorities. If you experience high fever or bleeding, seek medical attention immediately."
"Please remain calm. The situation is under control, and all patients will be properly handled. Do not panic or rush to supermarkets or other stores to loot. For more information, please follow the official Twitter account of the city government."
Shao Ming sat down, hearing the broadcast, and opened Twitter on his phone.
The comments on the city government's official account were flooded with chaos—some saying the government was lying, others claiming their family members had already mutated, some reporting symptoms, and others praying to God.
Shao Ming ignored the noise and found a topic called "Manchester Survivors" that was created for information exchange. He decided to check it out.