A perfect life begins with changing the timeline.

Chapter 80 New Dream

Uncle Li.

"Yes, Linlin, Xixi."

After quickly greeting the two girls, Li Mu went to the study with Chu Jiwei.

"Here's a card reader, Xiao Li, here you go."

"Thank you, Brother Wei."

Li Mu thanked him again, quickly removed the camera's memory card, and began operating the computer while simultaneously dialing Bie Yan's number.

"Hey, bro, I'll send the photos to your email now."

"Yes, I just arrived in Guangzhou. Send it to me; I've already spoken to my supervisor. Let's look at the photos first."

"OK."

As Li Mu continued his actions, photos were added to his email inbox one by one.

At this moment, Wang Hai walked in, still holding the phone:

"Yes, Translator Chen, Li Mu and I are together. We probably won't be going back today. We don't know what's going on at the hotel yet... Just let us know if you have any news. We're staying at a friend's house... Okay, okay... Don't worry, we're both fine... Um, thank you for your concern."

After hanging up the phone, the older brother said:

"The translator is asking us to confirm if everything is alright. All the hotel guests have gone downstairs, and the airport is closed. We don't know what the next steps will be."

Li Mu nodded, started uploading the compressed photo file, and then breathed a sigh of relief. He said to Wang Hai:

"Thinking about it now, it was really terrifying, Hai-ge. If only we had gone up earlier today..."

"..."

Wang Hai remained silent.

Yes.

If we had gone up earlier, then now...

Thinking of this, a chill ran through him once again.

At this moment, Chu Lin and Qianqian walked in carrying two cups of tea:

"Uncle Hai, Uncle Li, have some tea."

Only then did Li Mu belatedly realize that his mouth was a little dry. He quickly took the drink, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp, then let out a long sigh of relief.

"call……"

Sitting back down at the computer, watching the upload progress bar slowly rise, he felt as if his bones had been pulled out, and he had no strength left.

……

Liu Xiaoli arrived at Chu Jiwei's house in a great hurry. Upon seeing her daughter, she visibly relaxed, then turned to Wang Hai and Li Mu, who were sitting on the sofa in a daze, and asked:

"Are you alright?"

Chu Jiwei waved his hand:

"It's nothing, just a little scary."

"Yes, the radio just announced a state of emergency in New York."

As Liu Xiaoli spoke, the group of people were taken aback:

"Has a state of emergency been declared?"

"Yes, it was just announced on the radio, all the students are going home... Wei, do you guys want to come with me to the suburbs? I just contacted Lao Han, all flights from Atlanta have been grounded. He can't come back, but he told us to go to a farm in a suburban county. Shall we go together?"

When Liu Xiaoli made the suggestion, Li Mu was watching the news on TV.

For the parts he didn't understand, Xixi and Chulin translated for him. The local New York TV station was broadcasting the rescue live, and at the same time, the TV announced that some blocks in Manhattan had been closed, and that rescuers were on their way to the scene.

He also noticed some reporters covering the event, and after thinking for a moment, he shook his head slightly.

"I won't go. I reckon my workplace will be giving me an interview assignment soon. I'll head back to the hotel once things stabilize."

Hearing his words, Wang Hai thought for a moment and looked at Chu Jiwei:

"Are you going?"

"this……"

After considering for a moment, Chu Jiwei looked at his wife.

A few seconds later, he replied:

"Let's go together then. Shall we leave now?"

Queens has a high population density... or rather, nowhere is safe now.

Any location in this city could be the landing point for the next plane. As a multi-millionaire, staying away from trouble is obviously the wisest choice.

"Xiao Li, what should we do?"

Liu Xiaoli asked.

"I'll take a taxi back to the hotel. Sister Li, please be careful."

Li Mu naturally didn't mention staying at Chu Jiwei's house temporarily... as it wouldn't be appropriate.

He thought to himself that at worst he could just find a place to spend the night. Seeing so many reporters covering the news, he figured his unit would definitely assign him some tasks as well.

This is a journalist's duty.

While it may not be considered a great achievement, reporting firsthand news in a timely manner is the most basic professional ethic for a journalist.

Aren't you coming with us?

"No, I reckon there will definitely be an interview later..."

Before he could finish speaking, his phone rang.

Upon seeing that it was Bie Yan, Li Mu raised his hand, grabbed the phone, and quickly walked towards the study.

"Hey, Brother Bie, you've arrived?"

"Yes, I, the director, and other department heads from our newspaper are all here. We can all hear you. Xiao Li, now we need you to tell us about the situation in New York."

"Okay, did you receive the photos?"

"Received. You sent four compressed files in total. We've already downloaded the first one and seen the photos inside... Were these photos taken by you at the accident scene, risking your life?"

Suddenly, Bie Yan said this.

Li Mu was taken aback, but seemed to understand what Bie Ge meant, and replied:

"Yes, I ran to the scene as soon as the accident happened."

"...Okay, tell me about the situation. Are there any other accidents happening over there? Where are you? What's the situation at the scene?"

"I'm at a friend's house now, and I've already left the scene. The main reason is that I don't have proper reporting channels. Some neighborhoods in Manhattan are already closed off, and the news just announced a state of emergency in New York. Based on my assessment, without proper reporting permits, it will be very difficult to get close to the scene in Manhattan. So I can only recount what I just saw..."

He described everything he had just seen, including all the photos in the compressed file, which took him about three minutes.

That's roughly the situation.

"Knock knock knock".

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Li Mu looked up and saw Chu Jiwei and Li Li:

"Xiao Li, we're about to leave. Here, I'll leave you a key. If there's any danger at the hotel, at least you'll have a place to stay here."

"Well……"

Li Mu was somewhat surprised, but immediately showed a grateful expression:

"Thank you, Brother Wei, and Sister-in-law."

"Hmm, are you sure you don't want to come with us?"

"No, let's talk on the phone."

"……good."

The couple didn't say anything more, and after they left, Bie Yan asked:

Who is it?

"My friends, who are planning to seek refuge on a farm outside New York, have left their house to me temporarily since they know I have nowhere to live right now."

"Is that so..."

After responding a few times and remaining silent for a moment, Bie Yan said:

"Then you should rest now, Xiao Li. It's almost midnight here. Before we get your photos and finish the news, you should get some rest and recharge. Thank you for your hard work, and please be careful."

Upon hearing this, Li Mu responded:

"Okay, Brother Bie, leaders, please contact me anytime if you need anything. I'll take a break now!"

"Um."

Beep beep, the call ended.

Li Mu breathed a long sigh of relief.

Just then, he heard the sound of a car starting up. Looking out the study window, he saw that the Cadillac had already set off.

They left in such a hurry.

What a kind person...

A sense of gratitude welled up in Li Mu's heart again, followed by an indescribable weariness.

It was only noon in New York time, but he suddenly felt exhausted.

Then... let's take a break.

He thought to himself.