I can upgrade the shelter-Chapter 618 - 516: Leisure Time with Girlfriends (2)

An all-terrain vehicle exited the gates of the Research Center and headed towards the city district.

Chen Xin, who was on the vehicle, had given himself a rare day off today. He was accompanied by Mo Qingyan and Qin Lan, planning to unwind and relax.

Although being the highest leader of his department meant giving himself a day off was just a matter of saying the word, Chen Xin remained very dedicated and spent most of his time on work.

Especially since he had to deal with the backlog of work accumulated during his trip to Lucia, Chen Xin didn't have much time for a break.

Fortunately, the backlog was limited. After rushing and working long hours, Chen Xin managed to complete all the pending tasks and finally had the time to take a day off.

However, Chen Xin didn't plan to stay home during his break, as that would be too boring.

Feeling cooped up, he took Qin Lan and Mo Qingyan along, planning to stroll around the city district together.

At this time, Mo Qingyan also suggested that they all go to her place to dig out her collection of frozen treasures.

After all, they were her long-time treasures, and it would be such a pity to leave them buried under the snow and ice.

Chen Xin naturally agreed to this proposal, and Qin Lan had no objections either, as her training as a Titan Driver had been very demanding. Since they had time off, helping her good friend dig up some wine was a way to relax and unwind.

With the goal decided, the next step was naturally action.

Chen Xin asked Tang Tang for a small all-terrain vehicle and prepared the tools needed for the excavation, as well as the temperature-controlled storage boxes for Mo Qingyan's treasures.

As for his own RV, though it was indeed a better vehicle, its large size made Chen Xin reluctant to drive it.

So, the three of them drove the all-terrain vehicle Chen Xin got from Tang Tang and headed into the city district.

"Speaking of which, it seems like it's been a long time since the three of us have come out to have fun together!" In the vehicle, Mo Qingyan looked at Chen Xin, who was driving, and Qin Lan, who was sitting in the passenger seat, and couldn't help but exclaim.

Although she and Qin Lan had already confirmed their relationship with Chen Xin, in the current environment, having a date like before the disaster was nearly impossible.

In addition, Chen Xin had a lot of work to attend to, so it was true that they hadn't gone out to have fun together in a long time.

In fact, this was their first outing since confirming their relationship and also the first outing after the disaster struck.

"After all, there's nowhere to have fun in this environment, right? Without Protective Suits, the temperature of over minus seventy degrees outside could freeze a person instantly. Who would come out to play? " Chen Xin slightly shook his head in response to Mo Qingyan.

For humans, temperatures below minus seventy degrees are extremely dangerous and lethal. Without adequate protection, one would be physically frozen stiff.

As for just how frozen one would be, think of Frozen Meat thrown into a freezer. The temperature of minus seventy degrees just shortens the freezing process to an extremely brief period.

In such conditions, lacking sufficient insulation, a person could be frostbitten in no time.

Consequently, nobody would be out playing. Those laboring outdoors did so because they had no choice.

Had Chen Xin not provided Protective Suits to protect the body effectively in cold environments, the country would most likely be facing mass workforce frostbite and its complications?

With these thoughts, Chen Xin drove closer to the city district.

The city no longer resembled the scene Chen Xin had previously witnessed. After two years of disaster recovery, the district no longer displayed the ruinous state Chen Xin once saw.

Though many ruins and abandoned buildings remained, most parts of the city were evidently cleared, and the main arteries appeared maintained, with no significant snow accumulation.

Especially near several shelters, Chen Xin could distinctly see signs of building reconstruction and repair, with lights coming back on.

This was undoubtedly a good sign, marking the city's steady recovery and people's gradual rebuilding of their homes.

Despite potential impacts from geological activities, overall, life was improving every day.

Chen Xin didn't venture further into the city district, as they were there to dig up Mo Qingyan's frozen treasures, lacking interest in the city itself.

So, Chen Xin parked outside Mo Qingyan's house.

Compared to Chen Xin and Qin Lan's last visit, the snow was undoubtedly much thicker now, with the entire courtyard completely obscured and the adjacent building nearly buried.

If not for the trio remembering its location, finding it would have taken quite an effort.

"Wow, the snow looks really deep! If I knew this, I would have asked you to bring the Titan, Ah-Lan." Chen Xin scratched his head at the sight of the ten-meter-thick snow; digging through it wouldn't be easy! Especially since the passage he and Qin Lan dug had filled in with snow again, re-digging it would require a lot of effort. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Let's dig slowly. We have time today. If we'd brought the Titan and collapsed the house, what then?" Mo Qingyan joked light-heartedly, without concern.

Chen Xin shrugged in response, not minding at all. He retrieved the pre-prepared digging tools from the vehicle, handing them to the two women, and resignedly walked into the yard. After calculating the position, he planned to dig down from the spot they excavated last time, hoping to conserve some energy.

Watching Chen Xin start digging the snow, Qin Lan and Mo Qingyan naturally joined in to help. However, the two of them kept their heads close together, talking quietly while working.

Chen Xin didn't mind; although he could intercept their communication and eavesdrop, he had no intention of listening to what his two girlfriends were discussing.

After all, the purpose of this outing was to let them relax and unwind. Since that was the case, why not let them do what they want?

As for himself, opening up the snow to retrieve Mo Qingyan's treasures and taking them back was today's main goal.

Chen Xin had been eyeing Mo Qingyan's treasures for a long time. Now that he could legitimately move her "dowry," why miss the opportunity by procrastinating?