Novel Xo
Chapter 598
Chapter 598
But it felt colder than -4 degrees Fahrenheit under the harsh wind.
He had Kevin and Zack push the truck. For them, the next half an hour was brutal.
They exited the truck without hesitation. The truck finally moved forward, and they pushed it with all their might.
Carlisle's expression at that moment was solemn. He had just experienced how cold it was outside. Kevin and Zack had to push the truck in such an environment while he sat in it.
Carlisle was anxious.
He decided to help them and said, "I'll go help out as well...'
Wendell shook his head and laughed.
"We'll manage fine with just the two of them. So, relax!
"They're tough. They can handle such a trivial matter just fine."
Carlisle looked at the snowy scenery outside his window. It was slowly going backward.
He dared not move a single inch. He was afraid it might make the truck heavier.
About ten minutes later, the truck had gone up a third of the slope.
Wendell realized the truck would roll backward from time to time and knew Kevin and Zack needed to rest.
He stepped on the brakes and pulled up the handbrake.
He looked out the window and yelled, "Kevin, Zack, get in and take a break."
Kevin found a few rocks and placed them behind the wheel at the rear. He then got into the truck with Zack to warm up.
Their faces were pale, and their lips were blue. They appeared dazed.
Wendell rubbed Kevin's face and asked, "Kevin, are you ok?"
Kevin blinked and looked at Wendell. He then nodded.
Zack was in a better state compared to Kevin.
He took out a lighter and lit it for warmth, but the flame was too weak to chase away the bitter cold.
Carlisle recalled that the truck contained blankets and charcoal.
"Isn't there charcoal in the supplies? Let's use it to warm up!"
Wendell answered in a deep voice, "The blankets and charcoal are in the back."
Carlisle got out of the truck and opened the back.
The back of the truck was filled with food retrieved from Storehouse 8. These goods took up two-thirds of the truck. He would have to move it all out first to retrieve the charcoal.
However, it would be too strenuous, so Carlisle concluded that the plan wouldn't work
He suddenly had an idea. His lips curled into a smile.
A moment later, he made two oil lamps out of vegetable oil and two bowls. The wick was made of cotton meant for coats.
He placed four thick candle wicks in each oil-filled bowl. The four flames provided a lot of heat, and soon, Kevin and Zack warmed up.
"Why don't you guys rest after every five minutes?" suggested Carlisle.
"It's still early. It's alright as long as we can deliver the supplies before sunset."
"Won't it delay your meeting with Wanda?" asked Kevin.
"It won't," insisted Carlisle.
He couldn't ignore the well-being of his subordinates simply because he was eager to meet Wanda.
Once Kevin and Zack were thoroughly warmed, they continued pushing the truck
Five minutes later, they returned to the truck and lit the oil lamps for warmth.
It took two hours to cover 984 feet. One of the hours was used to warm themselves up.
Beyond the slope were 9.3 miles of flat road, ten corners, and two tunnels.
At 5:00 pm, the truck stopped by an arch bridge after driving through a forest.
A six to nine-foot-tall cement wall was 1640 feet across the arch bridge. On top of the wall was a barbed wire fence about three feet tall.
A few Jeeps were parked near the wall. There were even a few guards in camouflage.
Carlisle knew the place would have soldiers, so he wasn't surprised to see them.
Wendell drove across the bridge. Two of the soldiers in camouflage approached them immediately.
Wendell smiled and said, "We're here to deliver supplies to the rehabilitation hospital."
One of the soldiers approached and responded lowly, "You'll have to wait for a moment. A high-ranking official is currently inside. The road you'll need to take is blocked..."Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
Wendell lowered his voice and asked curiously, "How high-ranking is that official?"