The Female Partner of the Last Days Does Not Want To Be Popular

Chapter 36-40

Chapter 36: Just the Beginning

The vibrations continued, accompanied by the constant sound of stones falling from nearby buildings. Li Yanqian grabbed Fu Ying's hand and hurriedly ran to a high platform at the entrance.

"This is the closest spot to our dormitory. If Gu Yao comes this way, we should be able to see her," Li Yanqian explained.

"I really hope this earthquake stops soon," Fu Ying felt an ominous premonition in her heart. This feeling had started when she first saw the sky filled with black birds.

Finally, the two spotted Gu Yao in the crowd. She was running hard, with Ren Yulan limping behind her.

Ren Yulan had been in a hurry and lost one of her slippers while going down the stairs. If it weren't for Gu Yao pulling her forcefully, she might not have been able to escape the dormitory.

Seeing Li Yanqian, Gu Yao couldn't help but almost burst into tears. "Great! You two are okay!"

Perhaps due to the intense nervousness and exertion, Gu Yao felt as if her whole body was falling apart at that moment. She had used up almost all of her strength.

"How is the dormitory?" Li Yanqian asked, trying to calm Gu Yao.

"Fu Ying, luckily you weren't here. Your bed and wardrobe fell and were smashed by steel bars," Ren Yulan quickly explained.

"Only my bed and wardrobe fell?" Fu Ying asked disbelievingly. What kind of luck was this? Why did it always happen to her?

"Building No. 2 dormitory also collapsed. I don't know how our classmates are doing." Gu Yao felt a hint of despair thinking of the many lives that must have been lost in this earthquake. Cries and wails filled the air. Although the school staff tried to maintain order on the playground, their efforts went unnoticed. Many people were shouting the names of their friends and loved ones, while others borrowed phones to check on their family members' safety.

Yes, the earthquake had struck suddenly, not only in their university town but also in Jeonnam City and many parts of the country. Fu Ying turned on her mobile phone to watch the news. At times like this, she couldn't help but admire the work of journalists. The internet was flooded with breaking news.

"It has stopped." Li Yanqian felt the earth gradually calming down beneath her feet and announced.

"The earthquake stopped?!" The students on the playground exclaimed in surprise.

The earthquake had ceased, and they were saved!

"Please remain calm and stay where you are. After an earthquake, there are usually aftershocks. Rest where you are. The dormitory building has suffered severe damage, so it's not advisable to return now!" A school official announced repeatedly through a loudspeaker.

"Looks like we'll be spending the night here." Ren Yulan sighed with relief.

Li Yanqian clenched her fists. No, it wasn't over yet. The earthquake was only the beginning. But she couldn't voice her concerns.

"Gu Yao, when you ran out, were there many people still in the dormitory?" Li Yanqian inquired.

"Not many. Everyone was frightened by the collapse of Building No. 2 next to ours, so those who could run probably managed to escape," Gu Yao replied.

Li Yanqian nodded, looking at the overcrowded playground where almost all the teachers and students had gathered.

Some teachers and students from the student union were organizing themselves spontaneously. It seemed they were planning to return to each dormitory to see if anyone needed help.