After Boqi moved into my closet, the quiet life is gone forever

"...I don't want to pursue this matter with you right now...but once we get out of here, you have to explain everything to me clearly, okay?"

Xiangzi walked towards the adjacent carriage with a stern expression.

"Where are you going?"

Xiangzi closed his eyes and answered loudly

“Call someone to cook together!!!”

356. External Situation

A day earlier, the affected area was relatively small, far less than the Great Kanto Earthquake of the 20s. The main reason for the subway tunnel collapse was that the tunnels were too old and lacked careful maintenance. Besides Chaoyang, two other locations were also buried by the collapse.

Toyokawa family residence

"The young master hasn't appeared in almost three days. He left without a driver that day. The worst-case scenario is that he might actually be in a buried subway tunnel. And we don't know which one yet. But according to the news, two are almost being unearthed, and one is more difficult to find..."

"!!! It's not such a coincidence that he was buried in a place like that! Does the official have a list of names?"

"It hasn't been announced yet... Master."

"What a bunch of losers! Tax thieves! Don't subway ticket gates have cameras?! Contact the subway company and get the footage! Watch it over and over again to see if that idiot even got on that train!... I'll give you two hours! Also, call the Prime Minister's official residence! Finally, have the Toyokawa Group's engineering team deploy heavy machinery like tunnel boring machines and excavators to start opening a rescue route."

"Master... well... we've been adjusting it since the beginning, but it'll take some time. We were digging a tunnel somewhere else before..."

"I don't want to hear reasons, I just want it to show up in Tokyo by tomorrow at the latest!"

Chaoyang's father was so excited that his saliva was flying. It was also the first time for the old butler to see his master like this.

In fact, Chaoyang's father was already thinking about other things.

[Calm down... Calm down... The golden 72 hours have already passed... Prepare for the worst-case scenario. Find a distant relative's child to adopt and claim it as your own illegitimate child...]

3-1- Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Prime Minister's Office

The current Japanese Prime Minister is worried because hundreds of people were buried in a subway tunnel collapse, and the list of missing persons has not yet been completed.

"Prime Minister...if this matter isn't handled properly..."

The staff could not think of any solution and could only say some meaningless words.

First, she interrupted him rudely and impatiently.

"I know what the consequences are without you having to tell me! A drop in support! If I could have saved them, I would have done it myself! Isn't there anything we can do now? Maeda, what's the situation at the scene now? No latest news yet? There's going to be a press conference soon!"

"Prime Minister, as instructed by you, firefighters, medical personnel, engineers, and crisis management experts have been dispatched to the three sites! According to the latest reports, two locations are nearly accessible, and the third...is buried over a larger area. The rescue command center is using seismic wave detection equipment and ground-penetrating radar systems to determine the exact location and extent of the subway tunnel collapse. Experts advise that reckless excavation is extremely dangerous. If reckless excavation causes a secondary collapse, it could result in the deaths of those already alive."

Just then the phone on the secretary's desk rang.

"Hello, this is the Japanese Prime Minister's official residence. I'm the Prime Minister's secretary. How may I assist you? Thank you for your call. Regarding the latest situation regarding the subway tunnel collapse, we are fully engaged in rescue efforts, and all relevant departments are coordinating. If you require specific information or have other urgent concerns, please let me know and I will relay or provide the required information as soon as possible."

"Tell the Prime Minister...I am from the Toyokawa family..."

"...Ah...yes...please wait a moment."

Originally, the Prime Minister had ordered that no formal reply should be given to any dignitaries who called to inquire about the situation, but the secretary felt that the other party's tone was a little strange and thought it would be better to report it.

After pressing the silence button on the hold phone, the microphone walked to the front of the first person.

"Um... Prime Minister, there's a guy named Toyokawa..."

"suck"

The Prime Minister subconsciously clicked his tongue. A call at this time definitely meant something bad, but he had to answer the call because the Toyokawa family was one of the sponsors of their party. If they failed to entertain them well, hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars in funds might be cut off.

"I'm sorry, I've been busy with work and haven't seen you in a while. How can I help you this time?"

"...The heir of the Toyokawa family might be buried underground... Can you please rescue them as soon as possible without any delay this time!?"

The tone of the topic contained anger.

The Prime Minister frowned and his expression became serious when he heard this request. He realized that this incident might have a profound impact on his political career. He waved to his staff, signaling them to leave the room, and then answered the phone seriously.

"Mr. Toyokawa, I fully understand your concern and urgency at this moment. This is indeed a very serious situation. Please rest assured that we are doing our utmost to carry out the rescue. We have mobilized all available resources, including the most advanced rescue equipment and the most experienced teams. We have also paid special attention to the location you mentioned to ensure that the rescue work is carried out as quickly as possible under the premise of safety."

After squatting for a moment, the Prime Minister continued

"At the same time, I have instructed the rescue team and relevant departments to inform me immediately of any progress and ensure that the information is conveyed accurately at the first time. We all hope that every trapped person can be rescued safely."

But this kind of official words revealed that he was powerless.

……

"Saki... no news..."

At this time, Mu lowered his head and spoke listlessly to Sanjiao Chuhua.

Sanjiao Chuhua was also frowning at this time, and everyone was wondering if Xiangzi was buried in the TV broadcasting the subway.

I haven't been to school for three days.

"Did Saki-chan's family say anything?"

"..."

Mu went to Xiangzi's home once, but her father was still immersed in a life of drunkenness and didn't even care that his own daughter hadn't returned home for three days.

At this time, Mu could not reveal the situation of Xiangzi's family and kept silent about it.

Sanjiao Chuhua was very anxious, but seeing Mu's expression he knew that this matter could not be dealt with forcefully.

I immediately thought of another person who might know Xiangzi's situation, Chaoyang.

Chuhua immediately wanted to add Chaoyang as a LINE friend in the group, but there was no response either.

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It's the fifth day in the underground world

"What should I do? There's only a little rice left."

Xiangzi also lost her energy. After a few days of unbalanced nutrition and no sunlight, she had completely lost her spirit. Similarly, the people on the subway also began to feel listless.

357. Do you want to eat? Or maybe not...

Chaoyang spent a long time searching in his storage space.

"Ah... As expected... There's nothing left... Uh-huh, there's nothing I can do..."

"Huh? What else are you going to say?"

Xiangzi, standing next to Chaoyang, was still waiting for Chaoyang to give a solution.

The limit of Xiangzi's ability is just management. Although Xiangzi has superb working ability and can digest most things, she actually understands that all the harmony and trust in the underground come from Chaoyang's materials and force, and have little to do with herself.

"If there's no food but only force, some people will still take risks."

"It's okay... I should just hold on. I can already feel the people outside trying to rescue me."

Chaoyang releases magic power every day to detect the situation outside, and has recently felt various vibrations.

Prove that the rescue team has finally started the rescue.

I don't know how much longer it will take, but I can finally see the end.

Should I just starve for the rest of the time, or should I resort to the most extreme method...?

Chaoyang is still undecided.

"Xiangzi, please accompany me on a tour of the subway."

"Hmm? ...Okay... You're everyone's leader now... Or more accurately, you're considered a god by many. This underground kingdom has taken on a bit of a cult vibe. I've tried my best to stop it, but... well, you'll figure it out for yourself. You've been elusive lately."

…………

Chaoyang and Xiangzi patrolled the subway car together. With their arrival, the atmosphere in the car changed noticeably. Although people were hungry and tired, a glimmer of hope flashed in their eyes when they saw Chaoyang. Some passengers, though unable to do so, still tried their best to stand up, salute Chaoyang or call out softly.

"Lord Chaoyang..." Some of them even knelt down when Chaoyang passed by to express their extreme gratitude for his rescue.

Chaoyang felt mixed emotions when faced with such a scene.

However, in order to maintain his dignity, Chaoyang did not say anything.

"Lord Chaoyang! Could you give us some more food?"

"...Well, I can't produce food... Just hold on for a few more days and help will arrive soon."

"Lord Chaoyang, please stop hiding it! Are you actually a god?! We've already figured out the amount of food everyone has eaten these past few days. The amount of food everyone has carried has already surpassed what we've already eaten."

Suddenly, an older man stood up with an excited look on his face. His eyes were filled with enthusiasm and unwavering faith. He spoke loudly to Chaoyang.

"You must be a messenger from the gods, perhaps you haven't even noticed it yourself! Please save us, Lord Chaoyang, and give us more food and hope!"

Soon after, a bunch of people followed him and started making templates. Unexpectedly, the dim environment underground drove people crazy so quickly.

Behind Chaoyang came the sound of Xiangzi holding his forehead and sighing.

[If this continues, even if they make it out alive, they'll likely become cultists who endanger society.]

Chaoyang never thought that he would inadvertently create the feeling of a cult.

He was in deep thought because of a rare headache.

After all, these people have such high expectations of me. If I cannot meet these expectations, then all of this will turn into hatred.

Although it would be nothing if I fought hundreds of people alone, all my efforts so far would be wasted. It would be better to just rush out with Xiangzi in my arms from the beginning.

"I understand. Let's wait and have something delicious tonight..."

…………

"What are you going to do..."

Xiangzi's tone was very cold, she was very dissatisfied with the current atmosphere in the underground.

In order to ease the atmosphere, Chaoyang patted Xiangzi's head a few times.

Xiangzi was unhappily fixing his messed hair.

"Well, there's nothing I can do. I'm already in a difficult situation."

"...You're not thinking of any bad ideas, are you?"

"No, how could that be~~By the way, would you mind if it's rat meat?"

"Ugh!"

As soon as Chaoyang said this, Xiangzi, who had always been well-educated, vomited in front of Chaoyang for the first time.

"If you dare! I...I...I will leave and break up with you!"

"What is the sex position for breaking up?"

"!?"

Hearing Chaoyang's increasingly excessive teasing words, Xiangzi clenched his fists, and it seemed as if a black flame was burning behind him.

"Just kidding...but after we're rescued, should we get a room like the hero and heroine in those American movies?"

"If you want to do something dirty like that, please find your girlfriend."

"Ahh~ I'm rejected. What a shame. Okay, stop making a fuss~ I'm going to go find some food."

"So where are you going to find it!?"

"That's none of your business."

Chaoyang's words hurt Xiangzi a little. She was thinking about Su Shi. Will Aiyin also encounter some problems when she is with Chaoyang and be rejected by him like an outsider?

The morning sun had already disappeared from the carriage.

……

The morning sun came to the roof of the car.

He actually knew a way to supply food continuously from the beginning, but he never dared to use it.