Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 171 - The Secret of the Base

Chapter 171: Chapter 171: The Secret of the Base

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Chapter 171 -171: The Secret of the Base

Yang Jia subconsciously wanted to grab Gu Pan’s hand, but then felt it wasn’t appropriate. She couldn’t involve the innocent, couldn’t drag Gu Pan into this.

So she let her hand fall and said to Wang Yan, “I still have things to do, excuse me.”

Wang Yan didn’t give up, “I just want to talk to you for a moment.”

Yang Jia replied, “Let’s talk another time. I’m carrying things, and I need to get them home.”

Wang Yan persisted, moving forward to help Yang Jia with her things, “Let me walk you home.”

Gu Pan stepped in front of Wang Yan, “I’ve made arrangements to go to her place already.”

Yang Jia silently thanked Gu Pan countless times in her heart.

Wang Yan still intended to speak, but Lu Ruisheng interrupted, “If you have something to say, why don’t you tell me?”

Wang Yan looked at the tall and imposing Lu Ruisheng and shrank back, “Then I’ll wait until Yang Jia is free to find her.” He then turned and hurried home.

Gu Pan accompanied Yang Jia back to her place and entered with her, “He won’t just let things be. It’s not safe for you to be alone. I suggest you find a roommate if you can, co-renting is more economical. It would be best to find a man, someone with good character.”

Yang Jia had actually considered this, “I was planning to ask a writer friend over. It’d be perfect because we could split the rent. His lease expires in a month, but then the acid rain started. If I knew it wouldn’t matter, I wouldn’t have minded about a month’s rent. It seemed like a waste not to use it.”

Up to now, Gu Pan truly thought Yang Jia was a good person. Although she reached out for help, she didn’t morally blackmail. Earlier, even though she was scared, she didn’t pull Gu Pan in front to take the fall.

And the fact that she thought of cohabitating with a man showed she wasn’t just absorbed in writing, not a thoughtless person.

Also, because she and Tian Zhenzhen looked a bit similar, Gu Pan subconsciously wanted to take care of her a little.

However, hearing about her writer friend, Gu Pan couldn’t help being curious, “You knew each other before?”

Yang Jia shook her head, “We met at the base. Chen Fengzhou arrived earlier. He said he came with his aunt’s family, his uncle is a leader, and his parents are no more, so they brought him along. But he doesn’t like living with others, finds it inconvenient, so he rented his place. Since we’re the only two writers in the base, we got familiar.”

Listening to Yang Jia, Gu Pan felt the base was quite inclusive, “That’s good. He has a backer, and if he stays with you, others, considering his face, won’t trouble you.”

“Mhm, Chen Fengzhou is really a good person.”

“What genre does he write?”

“Don’t laugh when I tell you, but both of us write mindless and refreshing stories.”

Gu Pan held back a laugh, “Actually, that’s pretty good. Everyone is so depressed during the apocalypse, reading some lighthearted and refreshing stories can lift moods.”

“I just submitted a manuscript for the first time, haven’t seen it in the newspaper yet, then the acid rain hit. Chen Fengzhou’s has been published for a few weeks. I hear the market for refreshing stories is quite good.”

“Entertainment is scarce. Such writings are spiritual nourishment. Otherwise, people really have no other entertainment.”

Yang Jia lowered her voice, “There are a few secret entertainment venues at the base, not open to the public. I heard it from Chen Fengzhou. Ordinary people don’t know, and even if they did, they wouldn’t be able to get in, might not even find the entrance.”

Gu Pan’s curiosity was piqued, “What kind of entertainment? The base is only so big, how come people don’t know?”

“Chen Fengzhou overheard his uncle talking about it by chance. It should be an underground place, seemingly not strictly within the base’s area, so it’s less regulated. But I don’t know the exact location,” Yang Jia shared based on her own analysis.

She was a quiet person, but lately, she was desperately lacking communication. To be honest, there were few people she trusted. The woman before her was someone she trusted and who had helped her several times, so she opened up more.

Gu Pan’s damn curiosity really couldn’t be suppressed any longer. She took out some sunflower seeds from her pocket and handed half to Yang Jia, “So how did this person get in there? Have you heard anything?”

Yang Jia pulled over two wooden stools, offering one for Gu Pan to sit on, before she said, “I heard that someone inside took them, but they had to verify their funds first.”

“Verify funds? Do you know how much capital is required to get in?” Gu Pan was intrigued and wanted to take a look.

Yang Jia thought Gu Pan was just simply curious, like herself when she had heard about it; she and Chen Fengzhou had also thought it would be great if they could take a look and write it into their novel as a plot element.

So Yang Jia continued to gossip with Gu Pan, “Chen Fengzhou didn’t hear the details either, but it’s definitely not a small amount, and it’s not just about money, you also need a referral.”

Gu Pan nodded, “Very stringent. If everyone could just get in with money, it would be chaos.”

“Right. And it’s a secret place. I’ve heard that people have to wear masks when they go, very mysterious.”

“That does make sense. It’s indeed safer not knowing the location or what the other people look like. It’s a form of protection for those who go, very thoughtful.”

“That’s all I know too. Chen Fengzhou only heard this much and he doesn’t dare to inquire carelessly about these matters. It’s better not to die from being too talkative in the apocalypse.”

Gu Pan laughed when she heard this, “These are quite confidential details. Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.”

“Uh-huh, I trust you.” Yang Jia showed a kind of trust towards Gu Pan.

“Do you need anything at home?” Gu Pan didn’t want to linger on the topic they had just discussed and changed the subject.

Yang Jia shook her head, “I’m alone, so I have enough.”

“At least there’s law at the base, so you don’t have to worry too much. We’re right across from each other, if anything happens just shout, we can hear you.”

“Uh-huh, I know, thank you Gu Pan.”

The two chatted idly for a while longer, and Gu Pan shared some safety tips before she said goodbye and headed home.

Yang Jia escorted Gu Pan to the door, then locked it securely behind her.

When Gu Pan got home, Lu Ruisheng had already sorted the supplies he brought back that day. They usually used food from the Space and saved these exchanged goods for future use, trusting the items they had purchased before the apocalypse more, considering them safer.

Once inside, Gu Pan secretly pulled Lu Ruisheng to the couch and started talking about what Yang Jia had told her.

Lu Ruisheng was quite surprised after listening, “I really had no idea there would be such a place in the base. Is this the intention of the base, or is it just something the people below are doing on their own?”

Gu Pan shook her head, “Can’t tell right now. Let’s try to take a look after the acid rain stops.”

Lu Ruisheng nodded, “Okay, to be honest, I’m really curious. Our team has destroyed a place like that before, I wonder if it’s the same.”

“No matter when, the gap between rich and poor exists. Some can still enjoy luxury while others struggle just to get a bite to eat.”

“We just have to make the best of our own little life.”

“Uh-huh.” Gu Pan was still thinking about that place, truly curious. She turned to Lu Ruisheng, “Tell me about the hideout you guys destroyed.”

Lu Ruisheng knew his wife’s curiosity was strong, patting her head, “Okay.”

Gu Pan sat beside Lu Ruisheng, quietly listening to him recounting those past events.