Lin Chu poured the water from the mug the girl had given her into the sink, wiped it clean with a tissue, and planned to return it to the girl when she had the chance.

After all, she didn’t know how well the curly-haired aunt was familiar with her daughter’s belongings.

If she was the type of mother who paid attention to every little detail and knew everything, the moment she realized her daughter was missing a pink mug, she’d definitely make connections.

Once she finished these tasks, Lin Chu sat in front of the fireplace in the activity room, holding a soft pillow and a cup of milk that had been heated with boiling water.

It was her first day in this extremely cold world, and it was still snowing outside.

She could stay in the shelter for now, but she knew this situation wouldn’t last long.

Although she had enough food and water, her points were running low.

This world had already reached an A-level rating. According to the system’s usual behavior, unless she obtained a special world-level designated card or something similar, the worlds she’d enter in the future would only get harder and harder.

If she didn’t accumulate more points, she’d feel uneasy.

She still had to complete her daily tasks.

However, based on the information she had so far, it was best not to go outside while it was snowing.

Even if she had to go outside, she had to wrap up all her vital areas like that old Zhao did.

In addition, her shelter was set up on the curly-haired aunt’s balcony, so going outside would inevitably alert her…

Lin Chu sipped the warm milk, lost in thought about her next plan.

She had been sent here at noon, around 12 PM. After setting up the shelter, it was already close to 1 PM.

Now, a few hours had passed, and it was 3 PM.

Without more information, Lin Chu wasn’t sure how long someone who had been snowed on would need to recover from a fever to reach the state they referred to as “not afraid of the cold.”

How was she supposed to act in this play?

Until she found a more suitable shelter, she would have to continue living here.

Though there were inconveniences to staying here, there were also benefits—maybe she could learn more about the snow insects.

If she could delve into more profound knowledge, it might even trigger hidden tasks in this world.

Sitting on the small soft cushion in the activity room, Lin Chu felt a bit tired after a long while, her back unsupported.

However, the temperature in front of the fireplace was the warmest in the house, and she couldn’t bring herself to move.

She didn’t know when the social order in this world would begin to unravel, but if she could wait, she’d definitely get herself a lazy sofa.

The activity room was already 9 square meters. Compared to the curly-haired aunt’s small living room, it was only a little smaller by one or two square meters.

The shelves and storage boxes were all against the walls, and there was a spacious area in the middle, enough to fit a lazy sofa.

Just as Lin Chu was lost in thought, she heard noises coming from outside the door.

She moved to the door and quietly listened.

The sound of pots and pans clanging could be heard from outside.

Soon after, a series of hurried footsteps echoed, followed by a familiar knocking sound.

“Yang Qianqian! You little brat, yesterday your dad and I dug so much snow, where did you put it!”

“I’m trying to cook! How can I cook without water? Hurry up and bring the snow back.”

The curly-haired aunt was knocking on the door while scolding.

But her good daughter didn’t respond at all.

Furious, she twisted the doorknob, but it was locked from the inside. No matter how much she twisted, it wouldn’t open.

In the end, she left a harsh remark:

“You little brat, you wait, when your dad’s fever goes down tomorrow night, I’ll make sure he deals with you.”

Tomorrow night’s fever…

It seemed that after being snowed on, it would take about 24-36 hours for the fever to subside.

Lin Chu quietly took note of this information.

The curly-haired aunt, not getting a response from her daughter, stomped away, making the floor shake.

A while later, Lin Chu heard the sound of the main door opening.

The curly-haired aunt had gone out.

From her previous remarks, it was easy to guess she was going downstairs to dig snow.

Now that the official water supply had stopped, people here seemed to be digging up snow to melt and use.

Lin Chu frowned, pondering the behavior of the snow insects.

She had intended to go to the desk and list out all her thoughts for easier organization later, but she heard a creak.

The door to the room had opened.

It wasn’t her door, but judging by the sound, it seemed to be Yang Qianqian’s room.

Then, hurried footsteps approached her direction.

Lin Chu furrowed her brows, immediately pushed the shelter door open, and stepped outside, not forgetting to bring the mug the girl had given her.

However, when she opened the bedroom door, she saw a figure quickly dart into the next room, holding an enamel basin.

If Lin Chu wasn’t mistaken, steam was rising from the basin.

Given the current temperature, although the indoor temperature was warmer, it was still below freezing.

As long as the water wasn’t too cold, it could produce steam in such an environment.

Lin Chu knew that Yang Qianqian probably didn’t intend to use boiling water to harm her father. The purpose of it was almost self-explanatory.

“Splash!”

Just as Lin Chu was making this guess, a splashing sound came from next door, followed by… painful cries.

“Ah! It hurts, my head, my ears…”

Lin Chu took two steps forward and arrived at the door of the next room. She saw Yang Qianqian saying to the person on the bed:

“Dad, I’m sorry, but brother said that this is the only way to save your life.”

After saying that, she took the enamel basin and walked out.

From the expression on her face, Lin Chu could tell she felt heartbroken, but her eyes were resolute.

Seeing Lin Chu walk out, holding the empty mug, Yang Qianqian’s gaze shifted to her.

“You…” It seemed she suddenly remembered that the so-called cousin had overheard what she just said, and her expression became a little troubled.

She quickly glanced at Lin Chu a few times and, seeing her face as calm as usual, asked:

“You didn’t get caught by my mom, did you?”

Lin Chu shook her head.

Yang Qianqian nodded in relief and said, “That’s good,” before taking the mug from her and jogging back to her room.

Not long after, she returned, holding a large basin of steaming hot water.

Lin Chu noticed she seemed a bit exhausted and occasionally spilled some water, so she stepped forward.

“Let me do it. I’m stronger.”

Yang Qianqian initially wanted to refuse, but before she could, Lin Chu took the basin with ease.

By the time she realized, Lin Chu was already in her parents’ bedroom, splashing water on her dad’s head.

Her efficiency was much higher.

Yang Qianqian quickly entered, took the basin from Lin Chu, and said, “Thank you. You should go back to your room now. My mom is coming back soon, and it won’t be good if she finds out.”

After finishing, she didn’t look at Lin Chu again and hurriedly returned to her room with the basin.

Lin Chu, however, didn’t leave immediately.

The man on the bed was still lying with his eyes closed, holding his head in pain, his body curled up like a shrimp.

Unlike when she had still maintained her consciousness, Old Yang was groaning, but there were no signs of him waking up.

It seemed the impact of the snow insects was also related to the strength of the human body.

With this thought in mind, Lin Chu’s gaze fixed intently on his right ear, which he was holding with his hand.