Apocalypse: My Sweetie Is Tough but Cute
Chapter 572 - Chapter 572 Chapter 573 Wearing Clothes from Tang Zelins Youth

Chapter 572: Chapter 573: Wearing Clothes from Tang Zelin’s Youth Chapter 572: Chapter 573: Wearing Clothes from Tang Zelin’s Youth Such private trading spots were hidden all over the city.

In fact, the people above were not unaware of their existence, but as long as no major trouble arose, they turned a blind eye and allowed them to exist.

There was a reason for such clandestine trades to survive.

Zhan An asked his wife to find a set of clothes that Zelin had worn as a teenager for Su Shu, preferably something that would conceal her gender.

There was no other intention, but it was better to be as inconspicuous as possible when going outside.

Su Shu originally wanted to say she had her own clothes, but after thinking it over, she found they were unfitting and waited without further comment.

Soon, Auntie Song found a set of Zelin’s junior high school tracksuit which was slightly too big for Su Shu, but Auntie Song, being skilled with her hands, made a few stitches here and there before heading out, and it fit her rather well.

With that, after registering at the entrance of the compound, the two set out for the black market.

In the provincial city, with an inner and outer third ring road, beyond the third ring lay newly expanded districts built before the Apocalypse.

Had the Apocalypse not arrived, these areas would normally have had good prospects for development.

But the Apocalypse came so suddenly that it caught everyone off guard.

To ensure the safety of the citizens, the area inside the third ring was strictly controlled, while ninety percent of the area outside the third ring was now a desolate wasteland, devoid of human life.

Old districts, new districts, development zones… The titles from before hadn’t changed much.

The black market Zhan An spoke of was located in the older districts.

Along the way, for safety, they hitched a ride with a military transport, the only type of vehicle allowed on the road at this time. As for private cars, those to which fuel was still available indeed belonged to the “rich” of the apocalyptic world.

Not to attract attention, the two disembarked from the vehicle some distance from the black market.

On the streets, soldiers could occasionally be seen patrolling to prevent any conflicts from occurring.

Here and there, Su Shu still spotted citizens walking with their heads down, moving stealthily.

Just like them, dressed unremarkably, but the occasional glances around still gave away the purpose of their trip.

Su Shu asked quietly, “Uncle, does the government know about the black market here?”

“Right under their nose is an established place. How could they not know? But as long as there’s no trouble, they don’t interfere too much. After all, relying solely on government supplies is not enough. Although it cannot be encouraged openly, they do not oppose citizens with surplus resources trading among themselves, helping each other out.”

“Hmm.”

Through Zhan An’s brief introduction, Su Shu gained a certain understanding of the black market in the provincial city.

“Xiaosu, what are you looking to exchange for?”

Before approaching further, Zhan An asked.

Su Shu replied, “Stuff to add to our food and supplies at home.”

At this, Zhan An stopped in his tracks, somewhat stunned, “Home?”

Could it be that Zelin’s wife was coming to the black market to stock up on food for the family?

He had thought she wanted to exchange for something unavailable in C City to take back with her in a couple of days, and was caught by surprise for a moment.

Having come this far, Su Shu no longer hid her intentions.

“Don’t overthink it, Uncle. I’m just concerned that our home’s food reserves are not that plentiful. I know that with Dad’s capability and your care, we won’t be going hungry any time soon. But look at the situation now, no one knows what the days ahead will be like. If we can stock up, then we should. It’s better to be prepared and have extra food than to be caught off guard.”

“No, no, you and Zelin have it tough in C City too. See what you’re lacking and exchange for that to take back. Winter is coming; we’re more worried about you guys.”

“We’re fine. We have enough food reserves at home to last the winter.”