Chapter 24: Return

"I have no idea."
Others find it difficult to determine, with so many mice, who can guarantee what their numbers really are?
Under the powerful firepower, the fearless mouse swarm finally realized that they were fundamentally unable to leave the bread truck.
```htmlGradually start to retract the formation, heading towards the underground.
"Do these guys still think they can escape? Hit them hard!"
The mercenaries sitting in the helicopter saw this and immediately shouted.```
In an instant, the firepower of the entire helicopter fleet increased significantly, and the whole swarm of mice let out wails under their barrage.
After a while, black smoke rose from the ground. The air was filled with the smell of burning fur.
```html“Now, we should be safe, right?”
George murmured as he looked around.
“Yes, we are safe.”
“Most of these mice are dead.”
The burly man nodded.```
```htmlSo many dead mice, I have no idea how many have actually died.
Luckily, they ran away early; otherwise, they would probably have turned into a mound of excrement by now.```
So many mice, a van can't possibly stop them.
"Are you all okay?"
As soon as a few people got out of the van, all the helicopters landed as well.
```htmlMercenaries dressed in bulletproof vests and holding weapons greeted them.
“We have no issues, we are truly grateful for your arrival.”
George said.```
The mercenary leader laughed upon hearing this:
“Hahaha, we are just doing our job for the money.”
“It’s really great that you have no issues, please wait a moment. Mr. George, your father should be arriving soon.”
“Mm.” George nodded, and then a group of people chatted about various topics.
In the underground, one by one, the mice crawled with their bodies low to the ground. Their eyes were filled with hatred as they raised their heads to look at the dark ceiling above, recording all the sounds they heard in their minds.
```htmlThen, he disappeared underground.
"What a fulfilling day."
In the quiet room, Zhang Lang stretched lazily. He glanced out the window at the bright sunshine.
Today is truly a great day; it's just perfect for going out.```
Taking advantage of finishing an anime episode, he felt it was time to set off.
Otherwise, if he continued to lie down.
He really didn't want to investigate what was going on at home anymore.
Although he has been lying in his room these days, he is still very clear about where he is.
Moreover, during this period of time.
He also figured out that it has only been a little over half a month since he last played games.
In other words, he has only been transformed into a bug for half a month.
Now, going home is just perfect, but he is unsure about the condition of his human body.
Glancing at the small temporary place he was staying, Zhang Lang resolutely set off on the road home.
Flying out of the window, it landed on a moving bus.
Then, taking the bus, Zhang Lang quickly arrived at the bus station.
Before long, he followed the bus into the parking lot of the station.
“Let me take a look at where the returning cars are?”
Flapping his wings, Zhang Lang wandered around this large parking lot.
He didn't necessarily need to find a car that went directly to his hometown; just finding a car to a nearby city was good enough.
After all, it's just an extra trip, nothing more.
He still has this little bit of time.
After all, he is indeed a bit bored at the moment.
"Found it."
While wandering around the pile of cars, Zhang Lang was immediately attracted by the two big characters on the bus in front.
```htmlThe heavens do not disappoint those with determination; after wandering around this parking lot for a few laps, he finally found it.
"The door isn't closed yet? Absolutely perfect!"
As soon as he approached the car, Zhang Lang immediately noticed that the door was open.```
```htmlSuddenly, I rushed in without caring about anything else.
I don't know if it's because it's too early, but there was not a single person in the car. Not even a fly.
After Zhang Lang found a place he felt was safe, he just lay down.```
When he woke up, he realized that the ride he had hitched was already on the highway.
Then the car stopped, and the passengers went to eat.
Zhang Lang quickly grabbed a few chips to fill his stomach while waiting for the journey to continue.
Dusk arrived as the bus pulled into the station of the small county town.
After all the passengers had disembarked, Zhang Lang cautiously stepped off the bus.
“It's still the familiar place.”
Zhang Lang flapped his wings and surveyed the bus station from the air, then flew home with a flap of his wings.
On the way, Zhang Lang noticed that the familiar places felt somewhat strange.
The environment looked exactly the same, and the shops hadn't changed much.
But why doesn't he know the bosses inside?
He's lived in this county town for so long; even if he doesn't know their surnames,
he should be able to recognize them.
As the direction of home drew nearer, Zhang Lang couldn't help but feel a hint of panic in his heart.
Because there were more unfamiliar people along the way.
"What on earth is going on?"
Zhang Lang felt a bit nervous, and a phrase "parallel world" floated to the front of his mind.
```htmlYes, a parallel world.
There are identical people or identical buildings.
But the people inside all experience completely different lives.
He increasingly feels like he is in a parallel world, but he still clings to the last glimmer of hope as he rushes home.```
```htmlFamiliar floors, familiar doors and windows.
Zhang Lang skillfully flew into the window and then saw an unfamiliar photo.
“Am I really in a parallel world?”```
“So this trip really was a waste of effort.”
At this point, Zhang Lang was completely disheartened. The familiar furniture now felt utterly foreign with strangers around.
This could no longer be called his home; it was someone else's home now.
他没有家，没有住所。
只能流浪了。
还好人虽然全部换了一轮，但他对于整个县城还是很熟悉的。
这意味着除了人意外什么都没有变过。