Wasteland Survivalist: A Scientific Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival

As the sound faded into the distance, Gu Lang began to examine the detention room.

This is a small, enclosed single room, only a few square meters in size.

The walls are covered with soft, impact-resistant material, and there is only one squat toilet besides the bench.

There were no windows, only a vent in the roof, making it extremely hot and stuffy.

Most people would experience extreme psychological stress if they stayed in such a place for just one hour.

Once they're released again, they'll become much more obedient.

But for him, this was nothing at all.

It's much more comfortable than sleeping under a bridge.

"I'm thirsty and need water. I'm hungry and need food."

Gu Lang stood in front of the camera located in the corner and shouted loudly.

Seeing no response, it kept repeating itself like a broken record.

Based on past experience, it usually takes six or seven repetitions to achieve the desired result.

The Kim Muk Inspectorate has video surveillance; if you get caught, the station will be in big trouble.

According to regulations, the interrogation period cannot exceed 24 hours.

If an extension is requested, the maximum extension period is 48 hours.

The first round was just an appetizer.

The most difficult time was the second game that followed.

He needs to maintain sufficient mental and physical strength.

Finally, the iron gate was opened.

Gu Lang received a bottle of mineral water and two pieces of bread.

After finishing his meal in a few bites, he took off his clothes and pants and placed them under the bench.

After lying down again, take the time to rest.

He used the pilot's rapid sleep technique, which originated from the US Navy during World War II.

The first step is progressive muscle relaxation.

Tense all your muscles, hold for 2 seconds, then suddenly relax.

Focus on relaxing your facial muscles: frown, close your eyes, clench your teeth, and then suddenly relax them.

This can quickly reduce nerve excitation.

Sending a "safety signal" to the brain to initiate sleep preparation.

The second step is to adjust your breathing and use mental suggestions.

採用「4-7-8呼吸法」，吸气4秒、屏息7秒、呼气8秒，循环3次。

By regulating the parasympathetic nervous system through breathing rhythm, the brainstem sleep priming area is activated.

The third step is to clear your mind.

After closing your eyes, repeatedly say "Don't think" for 10 seconds to suppress active thinking through monotonous repetition.

Gu Lang's muscles were like a jellyfish, his mind like a vacuum, and soon he began to snore.

He didn't know how much time had passed before he was woken up.

The visitor was the familiar "One Cent One".

This time, the two-person chat partner was different, but it was still a "one-cent-two" person.

The previous guy must have already left work.

"Did you sleep well last night?"

"Oh no, the stool is too narrow."

"Have you eaten?"

"I ate, but I'm not full."

"Be serious, do you know where you are?"

The man slammed his fist on the table in anger.

"This is where Iwao Iku goes to handle his business!"

Gu Lang stood tall and answered earnestly.

The other person watching covered their mouth, almost bursting out laughing.

Unfortunately, he couldn't keep laughing for long.

In subsequent inquiries, Gu Lang, as always, refused to answer any of them.

"One cent and two cents" frowned and pulled a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket.

Please do not smoke in public places.

"What did you say? I don't understand. Since you can't understand anything we say, then I won't understand anything you say now either."

Gu Lang shrugged, expressing his dissatisfaction.

"I see you changed your name before; there must be a reason, right?"

"Civil liberties are reasonable and legal."

"Is that you in this photo?"

"I've already said I won't make any accusations."

"Why do I notice your expression changed as soon as you saw this?"

"You think my expression changed? Can that be considered evidence?"

"Are you even thinking straight?"

"Suspects also have dignity; don't insult their character."

"I'm talking to myself."

"Oh, you were speaking so loudly, I thought you were saying it specifically for me to hear."

"You're still not going to sign, right?"

"Yi Mao Yi" was taking notes the whole time.

Gu Lang felt like he was being treated like a workbook.

"Although I won't sign, I still need to check the contents of the other side."

After learning a lesson the hard way, Gu Lang understood how terrifying things could be.

The same thing can have many different interpretations.

Faced with thousands of words, the average person simply cannot see where the hidden dangers lie in a short period of time.

"I will now read the inspection certificate to you."

"One cent two" put down the document, grasped Gu Lang's finger, and unlocked the phone.

Gu Lang was then thrown back into the cage.

This "second nap" was short, lasting only about an hour.

"You really can sleep well, come out now," the visitor said admiringly.

Gu Lang hadn't had enough sleep, so he got up and stretched.

"This is the result of your refusal to cooperate."

"I don't seem to have an obligation to prove my guilt or my innocence."

Gu Lang calculated the time and concluded that the legal review should be over.

Upon arriving at the mediation room, the woman and the lewd man were already waiting inside.

He looked like he'd stayed up all night; his complexion was much worse than Gu Lang's after he'd had a good night's sleep.

After everyone was seated, "One Cent Two" began reading the case registration form.

"No one was injured in this incident, therefore it does not constitute a public security case and is preliminarily classified as a civil dispute. Do you have any objections?"

"No." The two people opposite immediately shook their heads.

"I have an objection," Gu Lang said, raising his hand.

"When she rushed up and grabbed my collar, she pushed me, causing the back of my head to hit the handrail of the pillar."

"You're lying! I didn't!" the woman immediately shouted.

"Whether it's true or not, we'll know by checking the security footage."

"You don't look injured at all."

"One cent and two jiao" glanced at Gu Lang with disdain.

"At first, I was fine, but didn't you just suspect that I was mentally unstable? That's right, I have started experiencing symptoms such as blurred vision, occasional blank stares, and memory loss."

Gu Lang looked dazed and paused.

"I have medical training and suspect I have suffered brainstem damage. I request a medical examination to determine the extent of my injury!"

Then Gu Lang lay down on the table and began to groan softly.

The symptoms he described are typical of mild brainstem damage.

In severe cases, it can lead to sudden death, which is legally defined as minor injury.

However, it is difficult to identify in the medical field, and it can heal itself.

If the procedure is performed for just a few days, the doctor may be able to diagnose it as "mild brainstem injury that has healed on its own."

In this case, the incident would escalate from a civil dispute to a criminal case.

The public security bureau will need to open a case for investigation, and the other party will be criminally detained.

After being criminally detained, an application for arrest must be submitted to the court within 37 days.

Before the results are in, the other party will be taken into custody.

If it is a civil dispute, and mediation fails, it will only be transferred to the Citizens' Mediation Committee.

If mediation fails again, a lengthy legal process will ensue.

If the other party refuses to appear in court, you will end up wasting your own time and energy.

Because the circumstances are minor, the judgment is difficult to enforce effectively.

These are all cases with documented precedents, making it difficult to obtain a public apology in the end.

Gulang will not allow such a thing to happen.

You think you can just run away after offending the abbot?

Once you've entered this cycle of rebirth, don't expect to easily attain Nirvana again.