Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 31 - Flashing the Knife
Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Flashing the Knife
Chapter 31 -31 Flashing the Knife
Gu Pan couldn’t help but admire Chen Shaonan’s way of thinking. Indeed, those who have been hurt truly had a clear mind.
In fact, among these people, Feng Zhekai was the one most likely to show mercy, but he wasn’t a pushover. He had a sense of right and wrong, so as long as they instilled in him more of the concepts on how to protect oneself in the apocalypse, he would understand what ought to be done and what should not.
Just like what everyone had mentioned earlier, Gu Pan believed that Zhekai could see the rationale clearly, as he didn’t raise any objections, which meant he accepted and agreed with the ideas, and that was good.
After all, Feng Zhekai was the only doctor they knew, an emergency physician, so it was essential to keep him close for a greater sense of security.
Gu Pan had been reborn; many things were different now, so he must ensure that everything was more thorough.
Because Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng had previously searched the city for places with resources, knowing where they might find supplies, the locations they led the group to were all good, and everyone had a fruitful day.
On the way back, they even heard Cheng Yang talk about his romantic history—his ex-girlfriend had cheated on him with his best friend. As a result, he decided that if he didn’t meet someone he could trust to be with him for life, he would rather remain unmarried.
Their conversation flowed, and Zhekai spoke about his childfree marriage. He and his wife had a great relationship, having been married for twenty years. They enjoyed their time as a couple. His wife, Lu Xuerong, was a painter with a flexible schedule, and they traveled to a different country every year. They had lived happily for many years, never expecting the apocalypse to occur.
Listening to everyone’s stories, Gu Pan realized that this temporary alliance team had interesting backgrounds. Another advantage was the absence of elderly or children among them.
Today, everyone had gotten to know each other better and trust had grown slightly.
Gu Pan was initially worried about Zhekai being soft-hearted, but upon getting to know him better, he found that the couple valued their privacy immensely. They wouldn’t let strangers into their home, which, inadvertently, had kept a lot of trouble at bay.
As for Chen Shaonan’s family, they were not blindly merciful—instead, they were quite reliable.
Although Cheng Yang was young, he had been through a lot and had a good sense of things, making him reliable as well.
Moreover, he was skilled in maintaining interpersonal relationships. He no longer called Gu Pan ‘sister-in-law’ but ‘sister’ instead. He said by calling Lu Ruisheng ‘brother’ and Gu Pan ‘sister,’ they both became his family.
This made Gu Pan both laugh and cry, but he thought, let him call whatever he likes; it was just a title.
Of course, Gu Pan was also aware that they had yet to see the true cruelty of the apocalypse, where people resorted to cannibalism. After all, they had grown up in peaceful times and would only understand the reality quickly when faced with life and death situations—no need for others to teach them, for the harsh realities would soon become their teacher.
Now, as they all went out to find resources, each person returned home with their hands full, so there was no need to hide the resources they found; they could just bring everything back home.
However, before this, the three of them had hidden some supplies outside, which they had not yet brought back. It was a significant amount, potentially attracting unwanted attention, so they decided to retrieve it during the 7th floor’s nighttime patrol.
To ensure her family had a sufficient and reliable source of supplies, Gu Pan also mentioned that she and Lu Ruisheng had hidden some things and would bring them back together later.
Just before they returned to the community, Gu Pan remembered something. She called everyone to stop and found a secluded area with no people around and said, “Shouldn’t we establish our own base? A wise rabbit has three burrows. We can’t keep everything at our homes. In times like these, it’s safer to have a backup plan.”
Everyone agreed with the suggestion. Chen Shaonan said, “Xiao Gu is right; we must have a backup plan in case of any accidents. People are getting vicious over grabbing supplies these days.”
Feng Zhekai added, “I also think it’s necessary. My wife and I don’t have anyone to rely on, so we have to find our own way out.”
Cheng Yang said directly, “I’ll listen to what the older brothers and sisters say.”
Lu Ruisheng looked at the morgue of the tumor hospital three streets away and said to everyone, “That morgue doesn’t seem bad. Nobody dares to go there for shelter or supplies. There aren’t any windows, but there are still doors. As long as we lock the door well, it will be safe. It’s the most suitable place.”
Gu Pan always agreed with Lu Ruisheng’s thinking and ideas, so she said, “Then shall we go check it out?”
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Lu Ruisheng calculated the distance, “Cheng Yang and I will go scout the situation first. We’re fast on our feet. You guys take the supplies back to the neighborhood first and wait for our message.”
These people weren’t really afraid of the morgue. When people are at the brink of not surviving, some fears tend to fade.
Gu Pan went back home first with Chen Shaonan and Feng Zhekai, carrying their supplies, while Lu Ruisheng and Cheng Yang headed to the hospital’s morgue.
As soon as Gu Pan and the others entered the building, they were blocked by a grandmother and her grandson from unit 501. The two knelt on the ground, crying bitterly.
The old woman cried out in a sing-song voice, “Please, help an old woman and a child. We haven’t eaten for a day, we’re going to starve. You young people have the ability to find food. We’re not asking for much, just give us a bite so we won’t starve to death.”
In the apocalypse, everyone’s food is their own lifeline, and naturally, they wouldn’t give it away. Nowadays, there are people on the streets willing to kill just for a bit to eat, which is why the number of Holy Mothers has drastically declined. They probably wouldn’t get anything even if they knelt all day.
Gu Pan said to the old lady from 501, “We didn’t find much, and we don’t have any to spare.”
What Gu Pan didn’t expect was that the child from 501 suddenly hugged her thigh, “Mommy, I’ll be your son from now on. Mommy, give me a bite to eat.”
Gu Pan, with a head full of black lines, pushed the child away, “You can’t just recognize anyone as mom. I’ve never had kids. I don’t have a son.”
The child, eyeing the bag in Gu Pan’s other hand, clung to it like a monkey, tugging to open it, determined to snatch anything inside.
At that moment, Chen Shaonan, quick as lightning, grabbed the child’s cap and pulled him back.
But the child was quicker, and began to tear at the bag in Gu Pan’s hand.
At home, his grandmother had taught him: no matter what anyone says, just snatch. If you get it, you eat. Otherwise, run. Anyway, no one can hit a child.
Chen Shaonan couldn’t pull him away, and couldn’t bring himself to hit a child either, growing increasingly desperate and without a solution.
Seeing that the child wouldn’t let go, Gu Pan directly pulled out a dagger from her waist and aimed it at the child, “Let go now, or I’ll chop off your hand.”
The child was so scared that he forgot to cry, releasing his hand and shouting loudly, “Don’t kill me, don’t kill me. I won’t snatch anymore, never again.”
Gu Pan didn’t put away the dagger and said to the old lady from 501, “What time is this to be pulling this stunt? In the apocalypse, people are resorting to cannibalism. I’m not one to cause trouble, but I won’t shy away from it either. If you dare think about taking my stuff again, I won’t be polite.”
The old lady from 501 was so scared that she couldn’t even speak, her mouth agape. How could she have imagined the polite and quiet young daughter-in-law they used to see suddenly turning fierce like a demon?
Gu Pan didn’t say more, and said to Chen Shaonan and the others, “Let’s go.”
After speaking, the group went upstairs, leaving the grandmother and grandson trembling in fear.
