Rebirth: I Am Super Rich in Apocalypse
Chapter 177: Strange Public Officials

Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Strange Public Officials

A few people were drawn over there; someone with belongings had gone to the building diagonally opposite.

It was a family of three, the adults each carrying a bag, but it was unknown what was inside them.

The child had a backpack on, looking quite happy.

"They’re from Building 10, probably wanted to leave earlier but were afraid it wasn’t safe on the road."

With some people heading out, residents of the nearby buildings were beginning to get restless.

Sure enough, within five minutes, two more people came from behind.

They’re either from Building 14 or Building 15.

The one dressed in army green camouflage clothing below was also eager to come over and help, taking something to carry.

Everything was unusually harmonious.

"What should we do?"

Jhiang Yuan felt quite cold; leaning against something here was not a solution, they had to either go downstairs to check it out or return home to warm up.

Song Yi looked at the others, clearly seeking some opinions.

"How about this, Brother Song and I will go down for a look, and you girls wait for news at home."

Zhang Kaiyang’s suggestion received his agreement.

"I’ll go change my clothes and join you," Jhiang Yuan said with a resolute look in her eyes, and the two men didn’t say anything.

Ye Mianmian too wanted to take a look, which left Fan Qing alone at home to help take care of Grandma Ye.

Moreover, if Fan Yao and the others came to make trouble, it was better to have someone at home to hold the fort.

"Qingqing, you go back first; we’ll come back after having a look. Remember to lock the door.

No matter who comes, don’t go out, and don’t let Grandma go outside either."

"Okay!"

Fan Qing listened attentively to her boyfriend’s earnest instruction and agreed to each point.

Jhiang Yuan also returned to change clothes, while Jhiang Xingzhi and Qin Yue were still making ice carts.

Apart from repairing the previous one, they especially made two more, one of which was a small one specially for Xiao Nuan.

For some reason, this tiny object looked incredibly cute.

The heart of a loving mother melted into a puddle.

The little kid was happy too, making gestures beside them and fantasizing about the scene of sliding on ice.

Not wanting to interrupt her, Jhiang Yuan went to change.

The situation outside was uncertain, so lighter clothes were preferable.

Underneath she wore an ultra-warm, temperature-regulating thermal, and over that, a cashmere sweater, followed by a polar cold-proof storm jacket.

Snow boots were warm and comfortable, and of course, she didn’t forget her own weapon.

"You still want to go out at this time?"

"Yes, Mom, we’re planning to go down and see what’s up with the rescue team.

You all lock the door at home, and don’t open it for anyone."

"Okay, go ahead, we’re all at ease with you handling things."

Qin Yue thought it was good that the rescue team had come.

Even though they had no plans to leave, getting more information could only be beneficial.

If possible, getting a contact or learning about the specific location and policies would also be good.

By the time Jhiang Yuan came out, the two guys were also ready.

Grandma Ye wouldn’t let Ye Mianmian go, so she stayed behind.

Many people were leaving now, in pairs or groups, mostly those who had wanted to leave before but hadn’t managed to.

A few households from the 13th floor also went down, presumably in the same situation.

Now that the rescue team had arrived, it meant that they could safely reach the rescue center, which naturally would be a great improvement.

Song Yi was very cautious and told everyone not to approach, just watching from a distance was enough.

Because there were many people going out, each building had their own people patrolling back and forth.

Several people deliberately avoided those in camouflage clothing, not afraid of the ten thousand, just in case.

There was a small square in front of Building Nine, much larger than the fitness square in front of Building Twelve.

Directly opposite was the office building of the residential complex’s property management, with a supermarket and courier service center next to it, as well as places for recycling old clothes and collecting purified water.

Below were garages for bicycles and electric bikes, and the main entrance of the complex was also there—it was usually quite crowded.

Since the extreme heat, the area had become much less active. Today, it suddenly got crowded again, and it felt a bit uncomfortable.

The three people didn’t follow the main group but chose the side of Building Nine, on the far east.

This way, whether it was people coming out of Building Nine or other buildings, none could see them.

Moreover, they had a direct view of the situation in the small square.

There was a large truck parked over there, a military type with a container, which looked like it could accommodate over a hundred people.

"Look, they’ve even chained up the wheels of the truck."

"Indeed, no wonder they dare to drive out like that, it’s much safer this way."

Even if it weren’t ice, just snow that made things slippery, it wouldn’t be a worry.

There were quite a few people over there, about thirty or forty, all residents of this complex.

"Look at how many people there are, I thought there weren’t many left in the complex."

"Indeed a lot, there must be more who haven’t come out yet, let’s keep watching."

Jhiang Yuan was worried she couldn’t see clearly, so she had brought binoculars, and now she could see the people over there crystal clear.

The few of them didn’t talk, continuing to observe for about half an hour or so.

"I feel something’s not quite right."

"What’s wrong?"

The two men were very nervous and came over to ask about her situation.

"Look, with so many people, including the elderly and children, why aren’t they letting them on the bus?"

Indeed, it was freezing cold, with daytime temperatures also in the negative thirties, almost negative forty degrees Celsius.

"It’s not necessarily much warmer on the bus, but at least they could be shielded from the wind, that much is true."

Logically speaking, this group should be putting the people first.

Clearly, there were some inside who were not happy.

"Someone’s coming, be careful..."

All three of them were very tense, as the person was coming from the front, and they didn’t know what they were going to do.

Five or six people in camouflage clothing, bringing two people from inside the complex, swaggered towards the property management.

The property office had been looted before, and now the door wasn’t even locked, so they just went straight in.

About five minutes later, each person was seen carrying items such as chairs and tables out.

"What are they up to?"

Zhang Kaiyang couldn’t figure it out—were they planning to rest outside in the open air for a while? They really weren’t afraid of the cold!

"They must be planning to make a fire!"

Jhiang Yuan’s guess was soon confirmed; people with large axes had already started chopping wood, but they were all past residents.

The group in camouflage also started using megaphones to urgently summon people from inside the complex.

Fortunately, everyone stayed away from this side.

For now, they were still safe.

"Why aren’t that group of people working? It’s really strange!"

Song Yi heard her talking and came over.

"What are you mumbling about?"

Jhiang Yuan immediately handed him the binoculars and shared her suspicions. "They’re not working, letting the residents of the complex do all the work. They have no spirit of serving the people..."

It was meant to be a teasing remark, but after saying it, she also realized it was a bad sign...

"Oh my God, they can’t be..."