Rebirth: I Am Super Rich in Apocalypse
Chapter 159: Running into An Acquaintance

Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Running into An Acquaintance

Jhiang Yuan felt that since they would be living together in the future, it was important to understand more.

After all, that was a girl she didn’t know.

"Fan Qing, we were college classmates, and she was very ambitious back then.

She took part in many projects, and while most of us could only accumulate enough credits to graduate, she had completed all hers by the first half of her junior year.

Plus, she had a very lively personality. Sister Yuan, you will definitely get along with her, and so will Sister Mian."

Watching his lips curl involuntarily upward, Jhiang Yuan couldn’t bear to let him recall those heartbreaking memories.

But reality was cruel.

"So how did you two break up, how long has it been, and why have you never mentioned her before?"

"This..."

Zhang Kaiyang felt a momentary guilt, as if he was somewhat of a cad.

"Actually, it wasn’t that big of a deal. During our thesis project, because her grades were good, many people liked to ask her questions.

Our major was like a monk’s profession, basically having very few female students."

Ye Mianmian gave a knowing look and said indifferently, "So, you got jealous, and then you broke up over this trivial matter?"

"I admit, I was a bit petty at the time. She was just too popular, and I couldn’t swallow that.

Ah, I was younger back then!"

His face was full of shyness, indeed looking like a naive young man in love.

Jhiang Yuan felt disconcerted. This kid was probably ’love brain,’ or maybe he still had a halo of ’white moonlight’ for this Fan Qing in his heart.

She just hoped it wouldn’t be too outrageous later on.

"Then go back and get ready. We’re going over there tomorrow. It’s better to address this kind of thing sooner rather than later."

"Deal, I can’t thank you enough. If you guys need me for anything,

I’ll brave any danger, face any challenge, and won’t hesitate to take a knife for you guys," Zhang Kaiyang said, making a gesture of respect, clearly happy.

"Remember, that Old Wu we ran into today is from 1202, which Sun Yian mentioned when he died.

He and Old Xu from 0801 aren’t easy to deal with.

Given the current situation, I think the guy must be in the building too; we have to be careful!"

She certainly couldn’t forget her own purpose.

Since all four of them had decided to stay, they had to face the same issues.

"Sister Yuan, did you run into that Old Wu today? Did he give you any trouble?"

Ye Mianmian asked somewhat apprehensively, unable to help herself.

"No, at first, he wanted to team up with us to go out.

We had an ice cart and left them behind.

When we came back, he was there too. I told him where the supplies were, and he left too."

It wasn’t just her who found it strange; Song Yi did too.

"That man, he shouldn’t give up so easily.

Mianmian, he lives above you, have you had any interaction with him before?"

All three of them turned to look at Ye Mianmian, who shook her head.

"No, maybe I’ve bumped into him in the hallway or on the stairs, but I never paid much attention.

Now that you mention it suddenly, I really can’t remember anything."

That was normal; society was like that nowadays.

Everyone was busy with their own lives, and there was seldom much interaction.

Even a nod in passing was considered having a connection, especially if they were strangers.

"We’ll just have to be more vigilant from now on. Let’s meet tomorrow morning to discuss the specific route to the aid center."

"Alright, I’ll go back and get the map," Jhiang Yuan said, standing up to leave. Ye Mianmian also got up to accompany her.

"Sister Yuan, there’s something I’d like to ask of you."

"What’s wrong, Mianmian, is there something on your mind? Just tell me!"

Seeing her hesitate, Jhiang Yuan was a bit puzzled. The girl had not been very enthusiastic earlier, and she suspected that Mianmian only went to the rescue center because everyone else was going and she felt obliged to.

"Sister Yuan, we’re going out tomorrow, and my grandmother will be home alone. I’m really worried about her."

So that was it, understandable!

"Don’t worry, Mianmian, just bring your grandmother over to my house tomorrow. My parents will be home and can help take care of her."

Upon hearing this, she showed a relieved and pleased expression.

"Thank you so much, Sister Yuan. It’s so cold now, and I’m just afraid something might happen to her all alone at home."

"I understand, Mianmian. You have a deep bond with your grandmother. Rest assured, I’ll talk to my parents when I get back."

"Alright, thank you, Sister Yuan..."

From Lushan Garden to the rescuers’ center was probably a distance of twenty or thirty kilometers, so getting there was no simple task.

Not to mention the distance, they might also encounter some dangers.

No one dared to be careless!

The group discussed matters until ten o’clock at night before they each went home. They needed to be well-rested for the battle ahead.

Jhiang Xingzhi did not approve of Jhiang Yuan joining the outing, but he couldn’t just stand by and watch Zhang Kaiyang, a decent kid, get involved without offering help.

For a moment, he too was at a loss.

...

Everyone gathered in the corridor on the twenty-first floor. Jhiang Yuan was geared up with her weapons, even the sleeve arrow Song Yi had given her.

It was quite simple to use, with a button that released thirty arrows.

It had a long range, and in a critical moment, it would be a valuable weapon.

Plus, the arrowheads could be reused.

Song Yi had also given her quite a lot, probably around two hundred.

"Mianmian, where is your grandmother?"

"Sister Yuan, my grandmother said she’ll stay home, that she’ll be fine.

It would be great if Uncle could drop by later to check on her, she’s too stubborn and I couldn’t persuade her."

"That’s fine, I’ll mention it to my dad and have him wait for you folks."

It was normal for elderly folks to feel it inconvenient to stay at someone else’s house.

The four of them used three ice carts, with Jhiang Yuan taking Ye Mianmian.

These last few days, around noon, there had been drones coming over to announce the blizzard.

No more supplies were being distributed, leaving everyone anxious.

Quite a few people in the community had gone over, concentrating around noon when it was a bit warmer. Going out in the morning was relatively safe.

They had already scoped out the route, but under the current circumstances, no one could guarantee anything.

Jhiang Yuan also brought an electronic offline map and a compass, just in case.

They hadn’t gone far from the gate when they encountered three people.

One of them lay on the ground, getting kicked by the other two, while a scattered bag lay nearby.

It seemed to be a fight over supplies, and the aggressors sized them up as they noticed them.

"Help, help me!"

The person on the ground shouted in their direction.

"That voice sounds strangely familiar, like it’s Lu Chao~"

Ye Mianmian murmured to herself, while Jhiang Yuan had no idea who Lu Chao was.

"Lu Chao, is that you?"

Upon hearing the shout, the person responded loudly.

"It’s me, save me, save me~"

Song Yi did not know this Lu Chao either, but seeing as he seemed to be a friend of Ye Mianmian’s, he turned around to head over.