I Have a Post Apocalyptic Online Friend C12.1

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Chapter 12. part 1

Since that phone call, Lu Yuan had gone completely silent.

Sometimes, Zhou An’an couldn’t resist the urge to find Gu Zhao and ask him to inquire about Lu Yuan’s situation. After refusing to join the Shelter last time, she had left their group chat. Only Gu Zhao could help her contact them.

But she always decided against it. Lu Yuan’s situation was unclear. He had told her to wait for him for three days, so the best thing to do was to wait for three days. If she started asking around on her own, she might cause him trouble.

Previously, she had always been half-hearted when practicing driving, stopping after a short while to play games or watch videos. She had figured that once Lu Yuan arrived, she could just make him her driver.

But Lu Yuan is injured now. It would be heartless to make him drive. So, Zhou An’an practiced with renewed focus and effort.

The thought of whether Lu Yuan was still alive plagued her from the moment she woke up each day, severely affecting her state of mind. To cope, she forced herself to divert her attention and focus more on the changes happening in the outside world.

The public remained unaware that Doomsday would arrive at the end of October. Interest in the white light gradually faded, becoming just another forgotten doomsday prophecy among countless others.

But the truth couldn’t be hidden forever. In late September, anonymous posts began appearing online, warning of the impending apocalypse.

By early October, these rumors had become so widespread that the government issued another official notice, urging the public not to believe them.

Zhou An’an could guess why these rumors were spreading.

Over three thousand people worldwide, like her, had a “Doomsday Friend.” The vast majority of them had families and friends.

In such a situation, they would undoubtedly do everything possible to protect the people they cared about.

For the past few months, everyone had been focused on preparing for Doomsday, deliberately concealing the information.

Now, with Doomsday imminent, their families and friends must have noticed their strange behavior.

Once they confessed the truth, those who learned it would rush to inform their own loved ones.

One person tells ten, ten tell a hundred—information often spreads faster than a virus.

As for the government’s stance… Gu Zhao had called her a few days ago. He said the Survivor Shelter was complete. It had been built on a high mountain not far from City A, converted from a natural cave at the summit, and could house over a thousand people. Its strategic location would provide a perfect defense against zombie attacks.

The government had also constructed dozens of shelters in cities across the country and secretly trained rescue teams.

Now, everyone was waiting. Once Doomsday arrived and the nature of the disaster was confirmed, they would immediately organize evacuations.

Gu Zhao said they planned to leave on the 13th. Only those teamed up with a Doomsday Player could enter the shelter, and each person could bring at most one family member. Those who had made significant contributions during the shelter’s construction—such as donating funds, supplies, or helping with the build—could increase their quota.

After learning that Lu Yuan was injured and missing, he invited her again to go to the shelter with him on the 13th. Even if she hadn’t found her teammate, she could enter as his family member.

Zhou An’an refused again.

Perhaps she would never be fortunate enough to meet another kind, generous, and helpful person like Gu Zhao in this lifetime. But she had promised Lu Yuan she would wait for him for three days, and she would keep that promise.

Doomsday Countdown: 10 Days

Someone posted a video furiously condemning the government, claiming they had already finalized the shelter’s resident list—all wealthy individuals and high-ranking officials—while abandoning ordinary citizens.

Doomsday Countdown: 8 Days

Tens of thousands of citizens organized protests, demanding the truth. Major online forums were overwhelmed.

Doomsday Countdown: 6 Days

An explosion occurred abroad, resulting in over a hundred casualties.

Doomsday Countdown: 4 Days

All supermarkets were looted. Public order incidents skyrocketed.

Doomsday Countdown: 2 Days

The government issued a disaster warning, advising everyone to avoid going outside due to the potential spread of a virus.

***

On the morning of October 13th, Zhou An’an woke up early, even without setting an alarm.

She walked to the window to look at the street scene. The roads were nearly empty of people and cars. After the disaster warning was issued, panic had set in, and no one dared to venture outside.

All the employees at her hotel had taken leave, leaving only the owner himself to man the front desk. He could only offer room extensions; all other services were suspended.

Every shop along the street had its doors tightly shut. No restaurants were open on food delivery platforms, and the delivery drivers were likely off work as well.

Zhou An’an had no choice but to eat the bread she’d bought a few days ago for breakfast. As she ate, she gazed outside, wondering what form Doomsday would take.

According to Lu Yuan, it started with a global downpour?

She looked up at the sky. It was cloudless, showing no sign of rain.

The temperature remained scorching hot; even with the air conditioning on, she could feel the heat radiating from outside.

Zhou An’an forced down the dry bread and was about to get some water when she stood up and suddenly wondered if her eyes were playing tricks on her.

On the street corner, was that a faint wisp of pink drifting in the air?

She rubbed her eyes and looked again. There was definitely something pink.

It was a thin wisp of smoke, swaying gently in the breeze before dissipating into the air.

Her first thought was that some kids were playing with smoke toys.

But in the current tense atmosphere, no parent would be careless enough to let their children play outside.

She remembered Lu Yuan’s warning: If you see anything unusual, hide in the car immediately.

Zhou An’an didn’t hesitate. She packed her things in three minutes and took the elevator downstairs.

The owner was dozing at the front desk. She placed the key card in front of him.

“Checking out.”

He frowned at her. “Are you sure you want to go out now? The official notice said to stay indoors.”

Zhou An’an nodded, turned, and walked out the door.

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