Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 146 - Battle

Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Battle

Chapter 146 -146: Battle

At that moment, Duan Shumei and Chen Shaonan had already set up mines on the road with Chen Lang and were ambushed in the surrounding ditches.

Guo Gang and his team had also set up additional roadblocks behind the enemy’s barriers, making it impossible for vehicles to come forward for support.

Everything was ready, and the enemy had already covered half of the distance. Thiry-six people approached from behind while Doctor Chen and four others led from the front, totaling forty combatants. It was estimated that the main camp still had more people, with this squad consisting of around fifty members.

At this time, everything was under the watchful eyes of Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng, who were perched on two nearby trees, clearly observing everything.

Lu Ruisheng signaled to Squad Leader Fang and Guo Gang; having been soldiers, they naturally understood his gestures.

Ten minutes later, the individuals from behind had reached the minefield. Gu Pan’s mouth slightly curved upward as a continuous series of blasts rang out, the enemy screaming in agony as they were blown away.

Although Teacher Duan’s mines had a low detonation rate, their impact was formidable. The apocalypse truly brought out people’s potential. Teacher Duan’s role in the team was immensely significant, far exceeding Gu Pan’s expectations. Initially, they had considered Chen Shaonan more crucial due to his necessity for fixing various appliances, but now, Duan Shumei proved to be far more ruthless.

The enemy realized they were ambushed and began to retreat, but at that moment, Chen Shaonan and his group emerged to confront them directly.

With no escape, the enemy had to engage in combat, but their frontline was swiftly eliminated by the snipers. Confused, they wondered, weren’t the snipers supposed to be on their side? How could they fire upon their own people?

However, they couldn’t ponder much longer as they were almost all downed without understanding what had happened.

Hearing gunfire ahead, Doctor Chen and his group attempted to drive over for support, but their vehicle was soon blocked by roadblocks. Guo Gang led his group in combat against them. Facing only four opponents, they quickly overcame them.

After being shot, Doctor Chen yelled to Guo Gang, “Tell Feng Zhekai I’m sorry, I owe him and will repay in the next life.”

Moved slightly, Guo Gang, despite not speaking, refrained from firing again.

The enemy sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, and being a doctor himself, his survival was up to fate.

Then Guo Gang ensured the rest were dead with follow-up shots and instructed his wife to return for support while he guarded the area in case of additional reinforcements.

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Doctor Chen, clutching his abdomen, managed to sit up against the nearby car wheel, “No one else is coming for support. Our main camp is left with only the elderly and children. We had no choice but to resort to robbery to sustain so many. Our deaths mean little, but what about the children?”

Guo Gang responded, “My children are also in the car. If you had killed me today, what would have become of my children?”

Doctor Chen fell silent. He knew his argument was flawed, but in the apocalypse, with resources scarce, survival depended on seizing what one could.

With blood-stained hands, he pulled out a cigarette and shakily lit it, “If it weren’t for the apocalypse, how could we have become like this?”

Guo Gang retorted, “We didn’t turn out like you; that was your choice.”

Doctor Chen paused, then took a deep drag of his cigarette, “I know, but back then, the children were starving. We had no choice but to rely on them. And that’s only because I had medical skills; otherwise, I would have been dead long ago.”

Aware of the apocalypse’s cruelty, Guo Gang knew the man was probably not lying. But in a life-or-death situation, what was there to discuss? He stopped engaging and focused intently on his surroundings.

After finishing one cigarette, Doctor Chen lit another, perhaps feeling he might never smoke again, so he cherished it less than before when he could hardly afford to smoke one every few days.

After lighting another cigarette, he spoke again, “I actually envy Feng Zhekai, and I envy you all, too. You walked a path of light. If I had had a choice back then, I would have wanted to join a group like yours.”

Coughing a few times, he continued, “Back then, my wife had died, and my son was so hungry he was barely alive. I happened to come across them during a robbery—someone was hurt, and I used my medical skills to exchange for two bags of compressed biscuits. I was planning to just leave, but they said we could join them and have enough to eat thereafter. How could I not waver?”

Guo Gang noticed that he was still not stopping his bleeding and asked, “Aren’t you going to stop the bleeding?”

Doctor Chen shook his head, “It’s no use. I’m a doctor; I know my own condition. You have great gun skills. Are you a soldier?”

Guo Gang didn’t answer.

Doctor Chen’s breath grew weaker, “If not for the apocalypse, my wife and I would be in love, the elderly would be healthy, and my son would be smart and sensible. How nice that would be? Why did the apocalypse have to happen? Why?”

His voice grew fainter, and he could no longer lift the cigarette in his hand, leaving it hanging by his side as he continuously muttered, “Why? Why did the apocalypse come? I really wish it were all a dream, waking up to return to a happy home. I don’t want the apocalypse…”

His voice faded into faint gasps, and Doctor Chen gradually fell silent.

Guo Gang closed his eyes briefly, allowing himself to regain his emotions, then quickly geared up and scanned the surroundings.

After Gu Pan and the others observed that all the enemies were annihilated, they came down from the tree, moving to join their own group.

Squad Leader Fang was tallying the number of dead, Cheng Yang and Chen Lang were counting the firearms, and the rest welcomed Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng back.

Gu Pan asked, “Did anyone get hurt?”

Duan Shumei replied, “No, we were well-equipped and prepared for the battle. We didn’t suffer at all.”

Cheng Yang said, “Teacher Duan’s thunder was too powerful. After the upgrades, it left virtually none of them intact.”

As they were talking, Squad Leader Fang returned and reported thirty-two bodies in total, but the rest—probably four—could not be fully accounted for.

In the struggle of the apocalypse, it was common not to leave any survivors, because there were no laws or prisons. Letting them go would only mean they might rob others or seek revenge, so there was no need to leave potential threats.

After confirming the area was secure, they called Guo Gang back.

Leaving some to keep watch, the others gathered together.

Gu Pan suggested, “Let’s burn the bodies later, to prevent any plagues.”

Lu Ruisheng added, “Leave a few to guard the position. The rest of us should split up and search for their main base. Their main forces are gone, so those remaining won’t be able to guard so much food. Instead of letting someone else take advantage, we should take it ourselves.”

Guo Gang agreed, “Okay, let’s split up and search.” Since their resources were not abundant, they also hoped to secure more supplies for the base.

But then, he remembered what Doctor Chen had said just before he died. Although it might not be true, he still shared it with everyone, “Doctor Chen repented before he died. He also expressed his apologies to Dr. Feng, and mentioned that only the elderly and children remain in their main base. I don’t know if it’s true.”

After hearing this, Feng Zhekai sighed deeply, “Doctor Chen used to be a good man. The apocalypse really changed too many people.”

Gu Pan concluded, “Regardless of whether it’s true or not, we should still be cautious.”