Lin Chen made a thorough plan to move to the underground garage. First, he reorganized all the supplies at home, only keeping the most necessary items: enough water and compressed food for several people, a complete first-aid kit, a flashlight, a lighter, and his most important weapon, the steel pipe. He packed all these things into a sturdy backpack, which was convenient to carry and would not slow down the moving speed.
Then, he took a deep breath, opened the door carefully, and went from door to door to inform the surviving neighbors in the building of his plan. He knocked on each door gently, and after confirming that there were people inside, he told them about the danger of the thickening red fog and the safety of the underground garage, inviting them to move together.
At first, some neighbors were skeptical and afraid to take risks, unwilling to open the door or go out. Lin Chen patiently explained to them, telling them that the apartment was no longer safe, and that acting together would be much safer than staying alone. He also told them that he had defeated the mutated beast on the top floor and had the ability to protect everyone.
Gradually, the neighbors were persuaded by him. They also realized the current crisis and knew that Lin Chen was a reliable person. One after another, residents opened their doors, packed their few supplies, and prepared to follow Lin Chen to the underground garage. In the end, a total of seven people gathered, including the elderly man Lin Chen had helped before, the woman and child from the third floor, and three young people.
Everyone was quiet and orderly, with nervous but firm expressions. They all knew that this move was related to their own survival. Lin Chen looked at the small team in front of him and felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. He not only had to protect his parents, but also the lives of these neighbors.
He used his attribute panel to scan everyone's physical condition one by one, and arranged tasks according to everyone's situation: the elderly and the woman with the child walked in the middle of the team, protected by everyone; two strong young people walked at the end of the team to prevent rear attacks; he himself walked at the front of the team as a pioneer, responsible for detecting dangers and clearing obstacles.
Before setting off, Lin Chen repeatedly told everyone to keep quiet, not to make any noise, and to follow his steps closely. Everyone nodded seriously, held their breath, and prepared to set off. The red fog outside was still thick, and the roars of beasts could be heard from time to time, but no one flinched. They all pinned their hopes on Lin Chen and believed that he could lead everyone to a safe place.