Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 184 - Go Out to Get Supplies

Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Go Out to Get Supplies

Chapter 184 -184: Go Out to Get Supplies

Gu Pan was clear that Qin Jun, being a person of officialdom, knew better than she did what could and couldn’t be said to Li Shukang. Therefore, they didn’t need to worry about that part, they just needed to negotiate the terms.

She said, “We trust Uncle Qin. We’ve already told Uncle Qin that we must find a fair and just leader to discuss this matter. So, if Uncle Qin has chosen Secretary Li, then we naturally trust Secretary Li too.”

Secretary Li looked at Qin Jun and said with a smile, “Birds of a feather flock together, indeed. These two young people are somewhat like you; they have their own scales in their hearts.”

Qin Jun also smiled and replied, “Secretary Li overpraises us. Our stubbornness actually tends to put us at a disadvantage, so Secretary Li will need to take extra care of these two young ones in the future.”

“That’s certain,” Secretary Li responded. After the pleasantries were done, he turned the conversation to the matter at hand, “By the way, Xiao Gu, Xiao Lu, would it be convenient for you to inspect the supplies?”

Gu Pan thought about it; if they let them go and inspect, when the base’s vehicles hauled the supplies back, many things would change.

So she said, “It’s quite a distance away, so my husband and I plan to fetch the items after we finish our discussion with Secretary Li.”

Secretary Li knew their thoughts but also understood since the value of these supplies couldn’t be measured by money alone.

He asked, “Do you need us to provide a vehicle to help you fetch them?”

Gu Pan replied, “No need, we can manage on our own. I have some photos here; Secretary Li can take a look first to assure you that I’m not exaggerating.”

With that, Gu Pan took out two photos that were taken in the Space. The piles were in the corner, making the background dark like the light inside a cave.

Secretary Li looked at the photos for a while, narrowing his eyes, “These items are so precious. Can you fetch them as quickly as possible to avoid any accidents out there?”

Gu Pan was not worried at all. With everything in her Space, what could possibly go wrong? But she played along, “Then we will set out tomorrow. However, we would also like to hear Secretary Li’s terms since we are both well aware of the value of these supplies.”

Secretary Li looked at Gu Pan, “Tell me what your requests are, feel free to speak.”

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng had discussed everything at home. She was simply more suited to negotiations, so she took the lead.

She said, “The supplies we have were not obtained through luck or chance, so our cooperation won’t be temporary. We both prefer an unrestrained life and just want to live comfortably and freely. However, once we arrived at the base, we encountered some opportunistic and bullying behavior. We are not the type to compromise our principles, so we hope Secretary Li can ensure we don’t feel constrained at the base.”

Secretary Li seemed to understand and, after thinking for a moment, said, “Rest assured, as long as I am here, no one will be able to bully you, provided that you do not make unreasonable demands.”

He made it clear—if they weren’t the ones causing trouble, he would protect them.

This was precisely what Gu Pan was waiting to hear, “Good, Secretary Li can rest assured, we have no interest in causing trouble. As long as no one disturbs us, we will not seek it out.”

Secretary Li nodded, “I believe that.” To be honest, those who could obtain such resources were not the type to waste time stirring up unwarranted trouble.

Then he added, “What material requests do you have? Or would you like to exchange these for a better position?”

On this matter, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng had already discussed. They wanted freedom, not official positions, for once involved in politics, they would lack control over their own lives.

So Gu Pan said, “We still prefer freedom, so we’d like to exchange these for supplies or contribution points according to the normal exchange rate of the base. I trust Secretary Li would not let us suffer losses.”

Secretary Li looked at Gu Pan and laughed, “You really are no ordinary girl.”

While he complimented Gu Pan, he was also observing Lu Ruisheng, quietly assertive at the side, who had an imposing presence and seemed somewhat familiar, as if reminding him of someone.

Gu Pan politely responded, “You flatter me, Secretary Li. Let’s wait until we bring back the supplies to discuss the details of the exchange.”

The terms of exchange did not worry them as the base had set standards. They wouldn’t be mistreated; this was Secretary Li’s performance indicator, and he would look after them. That was their ultimate goal, but presently all talk was empty until they actually brought back the goods.

After they had agreed on the terms and exchanged a few more pleasantries, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng took their leave. Other issues could wait until they returned.

After leaving, they did not go to buy a vehicle; they planned to set out before dawn tomorrow, find a secluded place, take out their motorcycle, and head out. Once the supplies were hauled back and their relationship with Secretary Li solidified, they could discuss other matters.

Now, without seeing the goods, the other side would not fully commit to protect them based on mere promises; they had to see the supplies and reap the benefits first for the relationship to grow stronger.

Upon returning home, they went next door to explain that everything was going smoothly, and that they would be out fetching supplies for the next two or three days. If anyone came looking for them during that time, they asked their neighbor to detain the person and gave them a spare key, suggesting if their friends arrived, they could stay at their home.

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They were indeed worried that their teammates might come looking for them and, not finding them, might miss out on reconnecting. After all, the base was large, and they lacked mobile phones.

They had considered leaving a note on the door, but considering their neighbors in unit 405, it wasn’t guaranteed to be reliable; it was safer to inform the neighbor across the hall.

Chen Fengzhou and Yang Jia were very firm in their promise to keep watch when they heard about the mission. They would keep an eye out for any visitors and understood the importance; these two were their role models and the inspiration for the main characters of their new novel—definitely worth observing closely.

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng didn’t have much to pack when they returned home, as everything was already in the Space. They were heading out under the pretext of fetching solar panels, but the plan was to look around for other valuable items.

That night, they went to bed early, and before the break of dawn the next day, they got up, washed up, and set out.

When they left, it was just starting to get light outside.

In the far corner of the bike shed, they took out their motorcycle from a covered spot and rode towards the main gate.

At the gate, they got off the bike, handed over their IDs and pass, and were allowed to leave.

However, there was one last thing they needed to do. Lu Ruisheng took a list and two packs of sugar from his bag and said to the two guards, “Brother, we got separated from our teammates during the tornado. This is a list of my teammates. If they come to the base, I hope you can tell them our address. These two packs of sugar are for the brothers guarding here, as we can’t let you help us for nothing. If you find my teammates, we will definitely come back to thank you properly.”

The guards were pleased with the two big packs of sugar. The task was neither difficult nor against the rules. They agreed to post the list on the wall to remind everyone to check for newcomers against it.

The guard quickly accepted the list and sugar, “Rest assured, we will definitely keep an eye out for you. If they can’t get in without ID, I will remember their address, and when you come and go, I will inform you.”

It had to be admitted, the guard understood the situation very well, even addressing points Lu Ruisheng was about to mention.