The red canopy of the gas station at the entrance to Kodiak Town came into view.
A bright yellow Subaru SUV was parked next to gas pump number three.
The vibrant paint stood out against the backdrop of the vast white snowfield.
Emily was standing next to the car.
He was completely covered in a pure white professional alpine ski suit.
The windproof fabric had a restrained matte sheen under the gloomy sunlight.
The snow skirt around her waist was tightly cinched, blocking out the cold air and accentuating her waistline.
Her long, golden hair was tied up high and tucked into a thick, coarse-knitted winter hat.
She crossed her arms, holding two large-capacity stainless steel insulated containers in her arms.
Through the windshield, Su Wei could see the slightly red tip of her nose.
Raptor slows down.
A slight scraping sound came from the brake disc.
The large, black car was parked steadily next to the Subaru.
" Su Wei! Over here!"
Emily swung her right arm dramatically.
The thermos in his hand even shook slightly.
Su Wei pushed open the car door and jumped out.
A biting cold wind rushed in through the collar of my windbreaker.
The enormous engine roared on and on.
You're three minutes late.
Emily looked at her wrists, which were hidden by the windproof cuffs.
She exhaled a large puff of white breath, carrying a hint of academic scrutiny.
"There was a section of the coastal highway covered in black ice, and an unlucky truck slid off the road."
Su Wei didn't offer much explanation and strode forward.
"What kind of compensation do you need?"
Before he could finish speaking, he had already reached out and taken the two rickety thermos containers from Emily's arms.
It feels heavy in the hand.
It weighs at least six or seven pounds.
It is separated by a double-layered stainless steel vacuum casing.
A faint fragrance wafted from the gaps in the sealing silicone ring.
The rich flavor comes from the pure spices combined with the animal fat, simmered at high temperatures.
Braised beef brisket with potatoes.
The cooking time was perfectly controlled.
This master's student, who usually only studies polar predators, clearly went to great lengths to get this food.
"This is the ultimate consolation for dealing with severe physical exhaustion."
Emily rubbed her fingers, which were a little stiff from the cold, and quickly got to the point.
"My Subaru's chassis is too low; it simply can't go up that winding, gravel road to Pyramid Mountain."
"Move my equipment over there."
Su Wei placed the insulated container on the passenger seat of the Raptor.
He turned and walked towards the rear of the Subaru.
The trunk pops open.
The interior space was crammed full.
Two all-terrain snowboards and a set of extremely lightweight carbon fiber ski poles.
In addition, there were two heavy snow-proof camel packs filled with survival supplies.
The rigor of a master's degree in animal behavior is fully reflected in the packaging logic.
The gaps in the metal zipper of the camel bag were coated with antifreeze wax.
The quick-release latches are housed within the waterproof layer.
Four short-handled ice axes, specifically designed for polar survival, are neatly arranged on the outer side.
Su Wei picked up the satchel with one hand.
The high-density nylon fabric emitted a rough, rubbing sound.
The heavy equipment was loaded one by one into the Raptor's rear compartment.
He pulled on the black, high-strength windproof straps.
Tie a secure cross knot at the top.
Hold the belt with one hand and pull it downwards using your wrist strength.
The steel buckle is locked.
The straps remained completely still.
Open the rear door.
The black aviation-grade coolant case was securely fastened with a seatbelt.
Emily leaned half her body inside the box to look into it.
The Cotton Candy huddled deep inside the double-layered wool blanket.
The pink nose twitched twice rapidly in the air.
"Little one, are you ready for the storm?"
Emily curled her fingers and gently tapped the metal fence.
The white fluffy ball let out a faint whimper.
Its bushy tail completely covered its head, refusing any communication.
Su Wei leaned against the car door and took out a frostbite-resistant lip balm from his tactical pants pocket.
A light flick of the thumb.
The tube traced a short parabola in the air before landing steadily in Emily's palm.
"Apply."
"The winds blowing from the shady, windy side of Pyramid Mountain, carrying ice crystals, are no joke."
Emily looked down and saw the "Special Medical Label for Extreme Cold" on the packaging.
He paused for a moment while adjusting the zipper of his ski suit.
This hardcore hunter, who spends his days with guns and snowstorms, actually carries such sophisticated protective gear in his backpack.
The contrast made her immediately unscrew the plastic cap and apply a thick layer to her lips.
The subtle minty oil scent masked the dryness of my lips.
"I'm going to the supermarket to buy something. Wait a moment."
Su Wei did not rush to get on the bus, but instead returned to the supermarket to buy the items she needed.
A new dark chocolate energy bar from a brand of high-calorie freeze-dried foods from the Arctic.
A niche brand of self-heating thermal pads.
There's also a coffee bean manufacturer that focuses on portable outdoor coffee beans.
He had already brought his portable coffee-making equipment and was well-prepared.
At the supermarket, Su Wei quickly found the items he needed to buy.
He returned to the Raptor.
Su Wei opened the driver's seat door and sat in the leather seat.
Put your things in the back seat.
Emily had already circled around the wide front of the car and nimbly slipped into the passenger seat.
The car doors are locked.
The thick soundproofing material blocked out the raging cold winds from outside.
The Raptor accelerated on the main road.
The temperature inside the carriage rose significantly.