Zhang Zian looked at the Excel sheet carefully. In addition to the depressing average fuel consumption data, there were also some surprising highlights.
The highlight was that Car 1, which Nabari and Salem were in, was obviously carrying two people, but both fuel consumption and drinking water consumption were much lower than the other cars. There were only a few reasons. First, Nabari had rich desert driving experience, and his control of the accelerator was just right. Second, Bedouin people adapted to high temperatures and rarely turned on the air conditioner. If they didn't sweat, they didn't need to replenish water, saving both fuel and water.
However, the amount of fuel and water saved by the uncle and nephew was not enough for the others to squander.
Looking at the other people's data carefully, the fat Xiao Tianyu was the most afraid of the heat, and his drinking water consumption was the highest. According to the data analysis, his drinking water was twice the average daily drinking water of ordinary people, and the one who consumed the most fuel was Du Xuetao … The ruthless facts proved that the data of the members of the fraud team was more average, and the members of the scientific research team were dragging them down.
Zhang Zian looked at Wei Kang and Peter. As captains, they had to come up with a solution and not let the situation continue to deteriorate.
There was still room for fuel and water, but if things continued like this, no one could guarantee the future, especially after the thrilling scene of Car 10 on the sand ridge.
His opinion was very clear. The safety of the team members had to be the first priority. If the situation worsened, whether it was the pure energy of the universe or the scientific research goals, they had to stand back. In other words, retreat decisively when it was time to retreat. Don't wait until it was impossible to retreat before regretting it.
They were standing next to an off-road vehicle talking. The laptop was placed on the hood, and the hood, which had been so hot during the day, was now cold.
In just half a day, the drastic temperature difference and expansion and contraction had caused the paint on the car to crack slightly.
Peter Lee knocked on the hood with his knuckles and said, "From tomorrow onwards, drive in the morning and night, try to hurry as much as possible, and stop to rest from 11 to 3 p.m. to avoid the hottest time of the day."
From 11 p.m. onwards, the sun shone almost vertically on the desert, and the temperature reached its highest point of the day. The car was as hot as a furnace, and the air conditioner could not be turned off at all. The engine was overloaded, consuming a lot of fuel, and it was easy to break down. The strong reflection also affected driving, so it was not worth the effort to drive at this time.
Wei Kang nodded and agreed with this plan. He added, "I also want to mention that the scene in Car 10 today was too dangerous. Fortunately, both the people and the car were safe, but I can't say for sure next time. Therefore, I suggest that the next time we encounter a higher sand dune, we all stop and climb up the sand dune on foot to see the situation behind the sand dune with our own eyes. Then, we walk along the sand ridge and look for a place with a high density of sand grains and a gentle slope to climb over. We'd rather take a long detour. "
Previously, no matter who it was, when driving over the sand ridge, their hearts were in their throats. Because they couldn't see what was behind the sand dune, they were not mentally prepared for the height drop. It was as if they were running into hell, so it was understandable that Du Xuetao's feet were weak and he did not dare to step on the accelerator. In extreme terms, the back of the sand dune might even be a cliff.
Wei Kang's suggestion was for stability, but there were pros and cons. The problem was that it would greatly slow down the journey.
After much consideration, Peter agreed to Wei Kang's suggestion. After all, even if it slowed down the journey, it was better than a car like Car 10 encountering danger. It might even malfunction and be completely destroyed. That would delay time and affect morale. Zhang Zian did not interrupt.
He also felt that Wei Kang's proposal was a double-edged sword. The consumption rate of diesel and supplies was not optimistic. Slowing down the journey would definitely increase this worry, but there was no other way. Safety first. If the supplies really could not support it, the bottom line was for everyone to safely evacuate the desert.
The food consumption was normal, so there was no need to worry. The food they prepared was a little extra. After all, it was so hot during the day, and no one had an appetite.
As for the consumption of water, it was still acceptable. In the future, they would avoid the hottest time of the day, so the water consumption should decrease. Even if it did not decrease and maintained the current level, it was okay.
It was a little unfair to the Egyptians, but the discarded supplies, such as empty mineral water bottles and cans, were all thrown away. In order to reduce the load of the off-road vehicle as much as possible, they could not be civilized tourists for the time being. Anyway, the yellow sand would soon bury everything.
In the center of the camp, the team members had already lit up the camping stove and started cooking dinner. Although it was all fast food, the smell still made the people who had not eaten much during the day hungry.
They sat around the camping stove, talking and laughing. They talked about the day's experience, talked about their own experiences in the past, and temporarily put the difficulties of the day behind them.
"Don't tell the others about the supplies for the time being, so as not to affect morale," Wei Kang looked at the stove and told Zhang Zian.
Zhang Zian nodded. "I know."
"Okay, you go ahead and settle Fina and Famous," Wei Kang said.
Zhang Zian guessed that Wei Kang and Peter Lee had other things to discuss, so he said goodbye and left.
He had just taken a few steps when he heard a girl scream from somewhere in the camp.
"Ah!"
The sound was crisp and sharp, and it traveled far in the silent, windless desert.
It was He He!
Whether it was Zhang Zian, Wei Kang, Peter Lee, or the rest of the team members, everyone dropped what they were doing when they heard the scream. They jumped up like springs and ran in the direction of the scream.
Why was she screaming?
What happened?
Everyone was full of doubts, but it was more important to save people first.
"WTF …"
Someone saw a blurry shadow jump out of a tent like lightning. It was faster than everyone else, but the night was too dark to see what it was. They only knew that it was some kind of animal.
This black shadow was agile, and when it encountered a tent on the road, it jumped directly over it without making any detours. The members of Peter Lee's team were stunned.
Of course, it was Famous.
Peter Lee's team members knew that Zhang Zian had brought a cat and a dog into the desert, but German Shepherds all looked similar. They did not know that this dog was the famous actor of Dog Warrior!
It was difficult to run at high speed in the desert, and it was especially easy to sink into the sand after jumping. Famous's speed was not as fast as usual, but it still left people far behind. It was the first to reach the place where the scream came from. It was a place specially reserved for women to relieve themselves.
He Hehua's face was pale. She trembled as she was held in the arms of the female detective. The female detective kept comforting her and wiping away her tears.
A white skull was half buried in the sand, and a desert centipede crawled out of its dark eye socket.
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