Chapter 159 Bageya Road
In addition to food, the most scarce thing in extreme heat is water.
And Jiang Ning's space has water and electricity, and the most important thing she lacks is water.
Don't look at the drilling rigs that are busy all day long, digging wells in various areas everywhere. At the beginning, they also hit water, but before the drilling rigs had time to withdraw, the water source disappeared again.
Yes, surface water sources are disappearing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The street where Jinrong Community is located is very lucky. It didn't take long for the well to be drilled. Residents can fetch a bucket of water every day with their ID cards.
But as the water level continues to drop, only half a bucket of water can be fetched every day.
Now, even half a bucket of water is gone.
At first Jiang Ning went out with a bucket to make a show, but now he doesn't even want to pretend.
Just a little water every day, not to mention washing vegetables and dishes and pouring sweet potatoes, can only keep the normal needs of the human body.
It is estimated that even the demand will be lost soon, but this is also an opportunity for Jiang Ning.
Huo Yi thought deeply, "Selling water?"
"Potatoes are fine too." The last batch of cold-resistant potatoes has not been sold yet, and there are also many black soil gardens.
In short, there is always one suitable for survivors.
Huo Yishen has no objection, but he still has to be cautious, after all, there are many black people.
You can explore the situation first, and then it is not too late to make plans.
So, after the sun went down, Jiang Ning took the two of them downstairs, intending to entrust them to the Zhong family to take care of them.
As soon as she arrived at the door, seeing Mother Zhong coming back with a bucket full of water, she couldn't help but wondered, "Can you fetch so much water?"
Mother Zhong smiled wryly, "The well in the street is dry, so we have to line up again for the drilling team to dig down. This is the sea water I bought. A catty of potatoes can be exchanged for a bucket of water. If you need it, go there quickly. I'm afraid it's too late."
seawater? Which genius actually sells sea water!
Hearing the sound, Grandma Zhong opened the door, welcomed the two into the house, and at the same time imparted life experience to Jiang Ning, "Little Jiang, sea water is a good thing. Don't look at the salty and bitter taste, but there is still a way to drink it.
You cut the Coke bottle, poke a few fine holes in the bottom, spread a clean cloth, and then put washed sand and charcoal on it, which can absorb harmful substances, and can filter seawater after repeated layers. "
As he said that, he took out the homemade bottle and showed it to Jiang Ning on the spot, "It's still bitter after filtering, but the taste is much better than before, and it needs to be mixed with appropriate fresh water and boiled before drinking."
After two years of natural disasters, the salt hoarded at home was exhausted no matter how frugal we were, and seawater could just be extracted.
In fact, if conditions permit, who would like to drink seawater? Isn’t that a choice? You have to find a way to survive.
The old man has rich experience in life, Jiang Ning nodded his thanks, "Thank you Grandma Zhong, I will go get a bucket later."
Only Coke, the dog's face is full of fear, it doesn't understand why the kind grandma cut it open? I really want to escape! ! !
Coming out of Zhong's house, Jiang Ning and Huo Yi walked towards People's Square in the dusk.
When I walked to the intersection, I saw a green sprinkler truck selling water.
Curious, Jiang Ning walked over to watch the excitement.
Not to mention, there are actually people queuing up to buy water with buckets, and the materials exchanged are even more strange.
Even sea water is so easy to sell, wouldn't it be better if she sold fresh water?
"Sister, are you here to buy water too?" A surprised voice sounded.
Uh, he is really everywhere, and his professionalism is unparalleled.
The sharp-mouthed monkey came over with a smile, "Sister, do you live nearby?"
"Walking, just passing by." Jiang Ning cut to the chase, "How do you sell sea water?"
"for free."
Jiang Ning was stunned and didn't turn the corner for a moment.
"Who made you my only sister." The sharp-nosed monkey smiled a little when he saw the person, "I will send you for nothing."
Sea water was not expensive in the first place, and he could easily make money by selling it to others. Selling it to her... might as well give it away as a favor.
Jiang Ning is not joking, "How to sell?"
Seeing that she doesn't look like a person who is short of water, the sharp-mouthed monkey told the truth, "A bucket of water is half a catty of rice, potatoes and sweet potatoes are a catty, and other supplies are also fine."
Jiang Ning feigned shock, "Why don't you go grab it?"
The sharp-mouthed monkey doesn't like to hear these words, "Sister, don't stand up and talk without back pain. We drove more than 70 kilometers to the seaside of Guangdong City to fetch water. The car needs to burn oil, and there are tolls for the back and forth. It's all hard-earned money.
You go out and inquire, as far as our conscience price is concerned, other merchants are more than twice as expensive as us! "
"See how wronged you are." Jiang Ning patted his shoulder and left.
The sharp-nosed monkey sounded the alarm, sister wouldn't want to compete with him for business, would she?
The two were walking towards the People's Square. On the way, they saw Jiba carrying pots and pans and traveling far away with their belongings on their backs. Their expressions were numb and slow.
Fengcheng belongs to the coast but has no sea. Instead, it is sandwiched between Guangdong City and Xiangshan City in a triangle. It belongs to the one-hour living circle and is not far from the beaches on both sides.
Judging from the direction they were walking, they were running in the opposite direction from the base. They should be going to the nearest seaside to survive.
However, the words of the sharp-mouthed monkey reminded her that it is not easy to go to the beach to survive, and there will be protection fees halfway.
Thinking about the previous life, it was both suffering and pain, and it was really not easy to live.
This time, she is thankful that she has space and people who share weal and woe.
As it was getting dark, Huo Yi held Jiang Ning's hand deeply, and headed to the square market with a flashlight.
After being eliminated by the extreme heat, although there are still a lot of people in the market, it feels less lively than before.
In addition to death, there are fleeing, and countless office workers, it is also reasonable to be deserted.
Apart from food, what is most lacking is water.
You can last seven days hungry, but you can only last three days without water. Very few people are willing to trade.
Mineral water, beverages, etc., are available, but they can be finished in a few sips, which cannot solve major problems.
The two wandered around, but they didn't find any antique calligraphy and paintings for sale. Instead, they saw a few people grabbing water, and ran away after grabbing them!
He ran to drink, and when he was caught up by the stall owner, he had already drunk the water, and he couldn't spit it out even if he was killed.
It seems that loose selling doesn't work, and what she needs is not in the hands of the bottom survivors.
You have to find a way to find someone who has the goods.
There was nothing to gain, and I was a little worried about the two left behind. They didn't waste any time and rushed home.
The remote and dangerous shortcut, Huo Yi took Jiang Ning's hand deeply, and was extra vigilant at the same time.
"what……"
There were screams in the distance.
Don't think about it, it's a robbery.
This happens every day, all the time.
If you can't control it, you don't want to control it.
If you know the danger and don't take the road, you have to bear the corresponding danger.
The two continued to move forward without stopping.
"Ba Ge Ya Lu!" A deep and proud voice sounded, cursing arrogantly: "Bastard, die!"
Jiang Ning stopped in his tracks and turned his head slowly...