Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 138 - The Lin Family is Still Arguing

Chapter 138: Chapter 138: The Lin Family is Still Arguing

Chapter 138 -138: The Lin Family is Still Arguing

Gu Pan also headed to Duan Shumei’s house to help out, while Lu Ruisheng and Cheng Yang went patrolling.

Upon arriving at Duan Shumei’s house, the two were making pancakes. When they saw Gu Pan, they invited her to taste them—they had added salt, dried scallions, and pepper salt.

Gu Pan tasted a piece; the flavor was not great, but in the apocalypse, it was already a rare treat.

She washed her hands and helped out, then also mentioned the friend they planned to bring along—only Guo Gang. Squad Leader Fang was agreed upon already, so there was no need to mention him, but since they were bringing Guo Gang this time, although they had notified him before, it had to be mentioned again now that it was decided.

Duan Shumei said, “Guo Gang is a soldier, walking with us is a good thing; having strong people with us adds another layer of protection.”

Lu Xuerong said, “Indeed, although we’ve been training too, our ideas can’t compare to those of soldiers. If we encounter a war, they will take the lead.”

Gu Pan nodded, “Yes, and they have survived independently until now, possessing many experiences we lack, so their company is beneficial to us.”

Duan Shumei said, “I’m a bit worried about this trip now, with the message about the base spreading out, many people will likely try to rob us on the way.”

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng had naturally thought of this as well, and they had discussed it, but it was inevitable.

Gu Pan said, “I’m thinking, on the way, if we encounter others also heading to the base, it would be best to reach a consensus and travel together. Generally, those who want to go to the base and have supplies are people who advocate for peace. Those who like to loot and plunder probably wouldn’t think of going to the base so soon.”

Lu Xuerong agreed with Gu Pan’s words, “Xiao Gu is right, those who first go to the base probably desire order. Such people are mostly not interested in starting wars, so it’s safer for us to find more people to team up with.”

Duan Shumei nodded, “That’s true, I’m just afraid some people can’t resist their greed. I’ve really been bitten once and now I’m scared of the well rope for ten years.”

Gu Pan also understood Duan Shumei’s psychology. The incident she had suffered before would shadow anyone for a lifetime.

And in the apocalypse, Gu Pan had never thought about trusting others, she had always planned for this.

So she said to Duan Shumei, “We won’t be pairing up with just one group; three families at least create a stable balance. This can restrain each other; more is also fine, binding each other even better. But we must ensure we never fully trust any outsider, can’t forego any precautions. If we encounter danger, we can abandon our supplies but must prioritize our lives.”

Her statement was agreed upon by both Duan Shumei and Lu Xuerong. They both responded, “You are right, at any time, we can’t trust any outsider. Now, apart from the eight of us, I have to be cautious with anyone else.”

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Lu Xuerong also said, “Indeed, I am most grateful now for being neighbors with you. Otherwise, we might not have survived until now.”

Duan Shumei said, “You guys are doctors, which is better. Our family of three would have been the first to die.”

Lu Xuerong said, “Not necessarily, we were naïve before, frankly a bit too kind-hearted. If it weren’t for your reminders, treating people during the plague, we might not have survived.”

After saying this, she continued, “Not just during the plague, remember during the initial blizzard, the neighbors asked Zhekai to check on them? If he had gone then, now that I think about it, it would mostly have been perilous.”

Listening to their conversation, Gu Pan didn’t interject, but she knew clearly in her heart that Feng Zhekai indeed died during that time, and Lu Xuerong didn’t live much longer either.

And Duan Shumei’s family too was among those who perished early.

Cheng Yang, she hadn’t seen much of him afterward, so she wasn’t sure.

As they talked, they cooked another pot of pancakes. Lu Xuerong served them out and placed them on the curtain.

The weather was very hot, and cooking pancakes was really a torment, but there was no choice, having food to cook these days was already a blessing

Gu Pan, unable to bear the heat, took over the dough kneading and went to a corner to knead.

In the early morning, everyone held a morning meeting, discussing the same topics mentioned by Gu Pan and others. Also, Chen Shaonan’s solar-powered generator was almost ready, but sadly they had to leave for the base, so they decided not to try it here. When they reach the base, it might have other uses.

Gu Pan’s space contained an abundance of solar panels; she still didn’t know if she should take the opportunity to reveal them at the base, but she wasn’t in a rush. Observing first, ensuring that things remain under control was safest.

At night, Gu Pan and her husband took Guo Gang’s family to the factory dormitory where they had planned to settle previously and had them stay there temporarily. Once the coordinates of the base were broadcasted, they would set off immediately.

This place had always been prepared as a temporary haven, so they had everything needed for living, plus Guo Gang’s family had brought quite a lot too; there was no lack, so they could just wait here in peace, especially as the security measures here were particularly good.

With anticipation, the next early morning, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng finally received the base’s news. The broadcast repeated the coordinates. Of course, the announcer also said that the first batch needed to possess resources and skills to enter. It wasn’t about abandoning others but allowing useful individuals to establish a larger base that could accommodate more people. They had to proceed step by step; the nation wouldn’t forsake anyone.

Although this was spoken in the broadcast, who didn’t understand that the unneeded might never have the chance to reach the base, and many might not live until everyone could go to the base? But what could be done about that? If one were in charge, they’d likely make the same decision, otherwise, the base would lose its purpose.

Of course, some people began plotting how to sneak into the base to enjoy a life free from danger.

This message gave many people new hope and more ideas.

Yet, some scoffed at this, thinking they could finally be unrestrained, reigning as kings was the true way. Regarding running out of resources and all that—who knows what tomorrow brings, why worry so much? There would always be solutions down the line; primitive people also lived perfectly fine with their own methods.

But these thoughts didn’t affect Gu Pan and others; they had already decided to head to the base, longing for an orderly life.

Since they were leaving soon, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng needed to deliver the food entrusted to them by Old Master Lin to Lin Ran today.

Lu Ruisheng carried the bag of rice, joining Gu Pan to Lin Ran’s house.

They took the back door. It was unlocked, so they entered. Just as they reached the doorstep, they heard Lin Ran arguing with Song Yiru.

Lin Ran’s voice, “I’ve already said, Feifei clinging to that Li Meng isn’t okay, that man isn’t decent at all. They moved in together so quickly, and any day he finds a better girl, he could switch instantly. With such a man, how could you let your daughter be with him?”

Song Yiru’s voice sounded helpless, “Feifei doesn’t listen to me. Besides, we’re about to have nothing to eat. I just thought that with him, Feifei could at least have enough to eat, otherwise if we starve to death, there won’t be a future, good or bad, to worry about—keeping her fed is better than starving, right?”