At dusk, the sun sank dimly below the horizon.
There was only one night left.
Tomorrow was the day of the earthquake.[]
Dong Xuebin sat in his car, satisfied as he looked at that copy of Fenzhou Daily. His phone kept ringing nonstop, nearly overwhelmed with calls. He could only selectively answer some and take the initiative to make others.
"Director Dong, it's Liu Dahai. Is there really going to be an earthquake?"
"Yes, Lao Liu. Get your family out as soon as possible. The sooner, the better."
"Director, this is Luo Haiting. I saw the newspaper, this..."
"Big Sister Luo, evacuate as soon as possible. Don't let anything happen to your family."
"But... is an earthquake really coming?"
"You won't go wrong by listening to me. Leave quickly, tonight if you can."
"All right, I'll listen to you."
"Aunt Qian, it's Little Dong."
"That newspaper article was yours? You've caused quite a mess."
"A mess is a mess. As long as the people can stay safe, it's worth it. Aunt Qian, you and Uncle Liu must be careful. I'm having my mother contact Sister Yu and Qian Qian, getting ready to take them to Beijing to lie low."
"All right. If there really is an earthquake, I'll feel better once they're gone."
"Hello, Xuan Xuan, it's me."
"I recognized your voice, you little rascal."
"I need to talk to you about something serious. Your due date is coming up soon, right?"
"Soon. It's October 1st, still a few days away."
"Then don't stay at your family home right now. That old house of yours won't do. You and Dad and Mom should book a presidential suite at a hotel and stay there for the next few days."
"Huh? Why?"
"There's going to be an earthquake. Beijing will feel tremors