American Landowners: Starting with Hunting in Alaska

The next morning.

Suwei was awakened by the cold.

The fireplace flames had long since died out, leaving only a few pieces of grayish-white charcoal and a pile of ashes.

The chill seeped in, constantly penetrating through the gaps in the blanket, eventually seeping into Suwei's very bones.

Su Wei sat up wrapped in a blanket, a shiver running down his spine.

My body was stiff, and I felt like my blood was freezing.

He grabbed his phone from the bedside table.

The screen's fluorescent light was so bright it made my eyes ache.

Seven o'clock in the morning.

The signal bar has only one bar left and is still flashing, so it could disconnect at any time.

Su Wei quickly put on thick fleece pants and a windbreaker. As soon as his feet touched the floor, the cold air rose up from the soles of his feet.

There was a fluffy white thing tucked up in the corner of the sofa.

Marshmallow buried its head under its big tail, and its ears twitched when it heard the noise.

It didn't look up.

This awful weather is so bad even the foxes are too lazy to move.

Suwei walked to the window.

A thick layer of frost flowers had formed on the glass.

He used his hands to peel off the surface layer of ice flowers.

Let's take a closer look.

The pupils shrank sharply.

White.

Everywhere was a stark white.

The world disappeared.

The lake outside seemed to have completely disappeared, and the frozen surface was covered with a layer of snow.

The once flat courtyard is gone, and it is now filled with undulating snowdrifts.

The problem is the dirt road leading to the highway.

The area was completely covered up, and there was no trace of the road.

This situation means that his pickup truck is completely unable to drive out.

Because the snow was too deep and too thick.

It must be cleaned before it can be driven out.

The problem is that the roads outside are likely to be the same.

Su Wei lowered the curtains, her expression grave.

This is not snow.

This is a road closure.

Even after he cleared the dirt road and drove out.

The roads outside are still impassable.

As for the snow removal teams of the Alaskan state government?

By the time those hourly-paid workers drove their snowplows to this remote suburb, Su Wei would probably be frozen solid.

Su Wei went to the kitchen and filled a large glass with cold water. The stinging sensation as the ice water went down her throat completely sobered her up.

He went up to the second-floor bedroom and pulled out the thickest winter coat.

Goggles, windproof gloves, and fleece-lined leather boots.

Fully armed.

Whether or not you can go out, the snow in front of the door must be cleared.

Otherwise, if left overnight, this soft snow will freeze into hard ice.

If they want to open the door, they'll have to use explosives.

Su Wei gripped the doorknob and pushed it outwards with force.

The door panel remained completely still.

It looks like it's been welded shut.

The snow outside was completely blocked, as heavy as cement.

Su Wei took half a step back and braced his right shoulder against the door panel.

The muscles are tense.

A powerful impact.

boom!

A gap was forcibly squeezed open in the door.

The snow rushed into the entryway and instantly buried his ankles.

"This damn place."

Su Wei cursed under his breath and squeezed his way out.

The wind stung my face.

The sunlight shining on the snowfield was so dazzling that it was easy to get snow blind if you stayed in such an environment for a long time without wearing goggles.

Su Wei grabbed a wide-mouthed snow shovel from the corner of the living room.

They went all out from the very beginning.

The shovel blade cut into the snowdrift, making a dull rustling sound.

Su Wei used his waist and abdomen to forcefully raise the snow shovel.

The snow chunk flew two meters away and scattered into a cloud of white mist.

a bit.

Two times.

The monotonous actions were repeated.

The body's heat begins to recover, fighting against the harsh cold outside.

A white figure darted out from beside Su Wei's legs.

Marshmallow finally woke up.

It was very curious about this white world.

The little guy plunged headfirst into the snowdrift, pawing around with his limbs, until only his big, furry tail was sticking out.

after awhile.

It emerged from the snow, a dry twig dangling from its mouth.

It ran to Suwei's feet, put down the dry branch, tilted its head back, and wagged its tail rapidly.

His eyes were full of pleading for praise.

Suwei glanced at the withered branch and kicked it aside with the tip of his boot.

"Don't be naughty, Marshmallow."

After clearing the platform in front of the house, Su Wei carried a shovel and went around to the side of the house.

There was an iron ladder leading to the roof.

This job is the most dangerous.

If the snow on the roof is not cleared, tons of snow combined with icicles could slide down and hit people at any time.

Alternatively, you could simply break the roof beams of the wooden house.

The ladder was covered with ice.

Suwei used the handle of a shovel to break the ice, taking each step very steadily.

Climbing onto the roof, the wind picked up even more.

The winter coats were flapping wildly in the wind, making it seem as if people could be swept away at any moment.

Su Wei dared not stand up straight, and could only kneel on the sloping roof ridge, lowering his center of gravity.

push.

铲。

Huge chunks of snow crashed down from the eaves with a thunderous roar, slamming onto the snow-covered ground and sending up a flurry of snowflakes.

One hour.

A full hour of intense labor.

Su Wei felt as if his arms no longer belonged to him; they were both sore and numb.

The sweat on my back soaked through my underwear, and when the cold wind blew, the sticky, cold feeling was very uncomfortable.

Su Wei threw down his shovel and sat directly on the cleared roof ridge.

He took off his goggles and wiped the sweat from his face.

The view is very open.

The situation is also not good.

The entire island of Kodiak was deathly silent.

The coniferous forest in the distance was blocked by heavy snow, and even the treetops could not be seen.

That road was completely cut off.

The small patch he cleared was ridiculously small in this white wasteland.

"That's interesting."

Seeing this, Su Wei burst out laughing.

This feeling of loneliness, of being abandoned by the whole world, actually made him feel somewhat relieved.

There was no phone number from the debt collection agency.

There was no fake smile from the bank manager.

There are no social obligations that must be fulfilled.

Only him.

A fox.

There was also a whole room full of food.

This is the secluded life he's always wanted, even if it's a bit exciting now.

He climbed down the ladder.

The shovel was thrown back into the toolbox with a crisp clang.

"Let's go, dinner's ready!"

Suwei shouted at Cotton Candy, who was still digging around in the snow.

The little fox immediately abandoned its digging work, vigorously shook off the snow from its body, and followed along happily.

Go back inside the house.

Su Wei slammed the door shut and then took out glue to seal the gaps in the door.

Even with insulation, the cold air can still penetrate in this extreme cold weather.

The electric heater cannot be turned on.

In order to save fuel, some comfort has to be sacrificed.

He cleaned the cold ashes from the fireplace and brought over the already chopped birch wood.

Birch wood is rich in oil and is the most heat-resistant.

The tinder was lit, and the flames shot up instantly.

The firewood crackled and popped.

The orange flames spread out, dispelling the chill that filled the room.

Suwei took off his heavy winter coat and slumped onto the wool rug in front of the fireplace.

My muscles are sore.

[A comfortable environment (fireplace + home) has been detected. Lifestyle module LV2 is now active.]

Stamina recovery speed increased by 15%.

A warm current spread from my spine to my limbs.

It felt like soaking in a hot spring, my whole body felt tingly and numb.

Su Wei let out a comfortable breath of white air.

Although this cheat code doesn't have any world-destroying abilities, it's incredibly useful in situations like this.

Gurgle.

My stomach made a loud noise.

He was hungry.

Su Wei got up and went into the kitchen.

Turn on the gas stove.

Blue flames suddenly burst into flame.

I'm grateful to my parents for leaving me that extra-large LPG tank; at least I don't have to worry about cooking anymore.

Open the refrigerator door.

A feast of food.

This was thanks to his previous large-scale purchases.

Rows of eggs, frozen beef and mutton, vacuum-packed thick-cut bacon, and a large tub of whole milk.

Even if he were trapped for a month, he could still take good care of himself.

On the frying pan rack.

Cut off a large piece of salted butter and throw it in.

sizzle.

The butter melted, filling the entire kitchen with a rich, milky aroma.

This high-calorie aroma can be invigorating in the cold winter.

Put three thick slices of bacon into the pan.

The fat shrinks rapidly under high temperatures, curls at the edges, and becomes crispy and golden brown.

The oil sizzled and separated at the bottom of the pot.

Next came two eggs.

The egg whites quickly solidified and bubbled, the edges were fried until golden brown and crispy, while the yolks were still wobbling in the center, maintaining their runny state.

Finally, toss a few slices of whole wheat bread back into the oven to bake.

The treatment given to the marshmallow was also quite good.

A large piece of fresh beef, still bloody, served with a bowl of warm goat milk.

A man and a fox sat around a low table in front of the fireplace.

Suwei picked up a piece of crispy bread and dipped it into the runny egg yolk.

The bread is coated with golden egg yolk, and you take a bite.

Click.

Crispy bread, rich egg flavor, mixed with the salty aroma of bacon.

The calories from carbohydrates and fats warmed me up.

Then he took a big gulp of hot, sweet milk.

My stomach felt warm instantly.

Just a wall away lies a white snowfield at minus thirty degrees Celsius.

Inside, there was a 20-degree stove fire and a sizzling breakfast.

This contrast makes the food in your mouth taste exceptionally delicious.

The marshmallow buried its head in the bowl, happily munching away without even glancing at its owner.

Suwei leaned back on the sofa leg, holding a cup of hot milk in her hands.

My gaze followed the flickering flames in the fireplace.

Diesel fuel is still a problem.

Our current comfort is based on the fact that the power is still on.

The fuel in the generator's fuel tank, at the current minimum energy consumption, should last about two days.

Two days later, once the oil ran out, the water pump stopped.

Forget about drinking water, we even have to go outside to shovel snow to melt water to flush the toilet.

We must get our hands on the oil.

or……

Suwei turned his head to look at the forest outside the window.

Or could we modify that broken manual water pump?

hum-

The phone on the table suddenly vibrated.

The marshmallow, who was intently licking the bottom of the bowl, was so startled that it jumped up onto the back of the sofa.

Su Wei glanced at the screen.

Emily.

So early?

He swiped to answer the call and casually switched to speakerphone.

"Hey, Suwei!"

On the other end of the phone, Emily sounded anxious, and the whistling wind could be heard in the background.

"Are you alright? The TV station said that the island is currently experiencing an unusually strong extratropical cyclone, which caused this unusual blizzard!"

"The whole town is now under lockdown, and we were without power all night yesterday."