Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 182 - Going to Chief Qins House

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Going to Chief Qin’s House

Chapter 182 -182: Going to Chief Qin’s House

Chen Lijuan thoughtfully asked Chen Fengzhou to accompany her upstairs to fetch something, avoiding being present while they discussed important matters.

After Chen Lijuan and Chen Fengzhou went upstairs, Qin Jun spoke again, “Fengzhou gave me a general idea about your situation. May I ask what kind of energy resources you have? I can have a clearer mind on who is the best to recommend you to.”

Lu Ruisheng replied, “We have a batch of solar panels, enough for a power plant. We’ve hidden them all, not too far from here, ready to be retrieved at any time, complete with all their parts.”

Hearing this, Qin Jun was startled. To the base, these were indeed precious, especially after the acid rain; their value was immeasurable. If they had been left out in the open, they would have been destroyed. Hence, they were becoming increasingly rare, even scarce.

But wait, where had they hidden them? Had they been compromised by acid rain?

He asked, “Is your hiding spot safe from the acid rain?”

Lu Ruisheng replied, “It’s in a cave, absolutely safe. We’ve checked it ourselves. Chief Qin, rest assured.”

Qin Jun was relieved. These were truly treasures. “I heard from Fengzhou that you’ve had some misunderstandings with a relative of a base commander. Do you want me to help smooth things over by establishing a relationship?”

Gu Pan shook her head, “There’s no need. All these leaders want to show their performance, don’t they? Eventually, we’ll have to get close to one side. So why seek cooperation with someone we’ve had issues with? Cooperating with grudges only brings hidden dangers for the future. Even with good resources, we might not get the returns we deserve. It’s not worth it.”

Qin Jun laughed at Gu Pan’s words, “Gutsy. This young lady is something. But I agree with your thinking.”

Gu Pan asked, “Our requests won’t complicate your relationships with the higher-ups, will they?”

Qin Jun responded, “What if I said they might? I have plans of my own. Your presence could influence my choices. What are your thoughts on standing with me?”

Gu Pan sensed this was a test from Qin Jun. She had considered such scenarios internally and held to her own principles.

She responded, “Then I still stand by our original thoughts. We don’t only have these resources, so we hold the initiative. We won’t be led by the nose. We can choose Scavengers precisely because we don’t want to be controlled by anyone or any regime.”

Qin Jun clapped, “Well said. I admire young people like you who have your own minds. To be honest, I’m not committed to any side right now, so your arrival might just help me make a choice.”

After saying this, he asked again, “Don’t you want to investigate further which base commander’s relative has a grudge against you? To keep your options open?”

Gu Pan said, “No need to waste time on that. All these people are the same to us, whichever we choose. It’s simpler this way; choosing between two is easier.”

Qin Jun nodded, “Good, decisive. You truly have the making of a leader. Have you ever thought about entering politics?”

Gu Pan firmly denied, “No, my partner and I value our freedom. We’re more suited for scavenging.”

Qin Jun was somewhat disappointed but expressed understanding, “That’s true as well. Your ability to obtain and hide these resources in advance shows your capability and foresight. I lacked your vision.”

Gu Pan replied, “Chief Qin is too modest. We’re just more familiar with these matters from being out there. We’ll rely on Chief Qin more in the future.”

Qin Jun laughed, “This young lady sure has a way with words. Since you’re friends of Fengzhou, don’t call me chief. Just Uncle Qin will do from now on.”

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng hastily called him, “Uncle Qin.”

Uncle Qin smiled and nodded, “Alright then. Tomorrow morning, I’ll speak to Secretary Li about you guys first, and then we’ll schedule a meeting for you to talk directly.”

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng quickly thanked him, “Thank you for your efforts, Uncle Qin.” Of course, hearing the name Secretary Li indicated that Qin Jun had already made a choice.

Qin Jun said, “It’s part of my job, not trouble at all. By the way, you two don’t seem like you’ve been through over a year of the apocalypse. Would you mind sharing what’s been happening with you since the end?”

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng were aware that this wasn’t casual chatter, but a chance for Qin Jun to understand them better, aiding in his final decision.

However, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng were already inclined to align with him, so they didn’t have many reservations and roughly explained to Qin Jun about their self-defense and the strength of their team.

After listening, Qin Jun thought even more highly of them, “Thoughtful. Really thoughtful. Your team was indeed strong. It’s too bad a tornado scattered you, the rest of them are also talented.”

Gu Pan said, “I believe they’re still alive and will find us.”

Qin Jun wasn’t as optimistic as Gu Pan, but seeing these hopeful young people in front of him, he couldn’t bring himself to dash their spirits. It was good for them to have hope. He, too, had become too pessimistic, enveloped in gloom since the apocalypse. Talking to these two young people today had enlightened him, clearing his mind.

He smiled at Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng, “Yes, they will. Everything is going to get better.” He was really speaking to himself.

Then, Qin Jun began talking about military experiences with Lu Ruisheng, as both were from military backgrounds and could tell that the other had served.

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When Qin Jun heard that Lu Ruisheng was a former special forces captain, he was surprised. He hadn’t expected such a young man to have achieved that rank. It seemed he had underestimated them.

As fellow soldiers, they naturally trusted each other more and found much to talk about.

Opening up this dialogue, the two indeed had much in common, strengthening Qin Jun’s trust in them.

After more conversation, Qin Jun called Chen Lijuan and Chen Fengzhou downstairs. The official business was over, and it was time for a casual chat to build closer relationships. He also wanted his daughter to interact more with these extraordinary young people.

Descending the stairs with Chen Lijuan and Chen Fengzhou was an 18 or 19-year-old girl, who appeared shy.

Qin Jun invited the girl over, “Qianqian, come meet Sister Xiao Gu and Brother-in-law Xiao Lu.” He introduced them the same way he had heard Chen Fengzhou address them.

Qin Qianqian approached Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng, “Sister Gu, Brother-in-law Lu.”

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng greeted Qin Qianqian with a smile.

Lu Ruisheng was a bit puzzled—why was it always ‘Sister Gu’ and ‘Brother-in-law Lu’? But since they were a couple, it didn’t matter much.

All seated, they chatted casually about various matters concerning the base. Seeing that it was nearing lights-out, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng bid farewell to the Qin family.