Rebirth: I Am Super Rich in Apocalypse
Chapter 216: Seeking Medicine

Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Seeking Medicine

"You’ve been such a help, I really don’t know what to say."

Xiao Ling was somewhat emotional as she gripped Jhiang Yuan’s hand, finding true friendship in tough times.

She knew the value of brown sugar, but now, for her child, she found it impossible to refuse.

"It’s okay, just stay strong; your child needs a mother, and you are her strongest support!"

Jhiang Yuan patted her hand, feeling a mix of emotions herself.

Jingjing had been attending classes at her house for the past two days.

She was a well-behaved and sensible child, which made it all the more heartbreaking.

Jhiang Xingzhi and Song Yi didn’t stay long either, they both went back with the others.

"Dad, you should sleep a bit longer. I’ll make some brown sugar water for them..."

Her thoughts were simple, abdominal pain surely left them weak.

The brown sugar water could warm the stomach, providing at least some relief.

Qin Yue also came out, wanting to help her.

Jhiang Yuan didn’t allow it, as their parents were not young anymore and needed to conserve their strength.

If either one of them were to fall ill, she feared she might collapse.

Now being alone, handling some matters was more convenient...

The brown sugar was from a previous "Zero-Dollar Purchase" at the supermarket, but the water was well water from the space, which she always felt was better.

It tasted sweet and, most importantly, was clean.

This time, it must have been the snow water that had caused everyone to fall ill.

From this, she assumed it must contain parasites or harmful substances.

Jhiang Yuan also didn’t dare add anything else; ginger was too spicy and she worried Jingjing couldn’t handle it.

She cooked almost a half pot, then took some downstairs to deliver.

A little bit for two families, hoping everyone would feel better.

Liang Kang came to open the door at unit 2001, he took a small portion and left the rest to be sent to the next neighbor.

Zhang Kaiyang came to open the door on this side, appearing so weak and worn out, leaning on the door frame as he emerged.

"Sister Yuan, I won’t keep you. I can’t even wash this pot for you; I can’t hold it anymore..."

"You go quickly..."

She had no intention of staying long, and besides, they were using snow water at this time, so she was sure to go back and wash the pot herself.

This busy-work lasted until five in the morning.

Jhiang Yuan went back to lie down, but she couldn’t fall asleep at all, so she simply picked up her tablet and started watching it.

She had previously downloaded various videos and articles about diseases, specifically focusing on those about diarrhea, hoping to make some discoveries.

By seven o’clock, her eyes were sore and she reluctantly put down the tablet.

She rested for a few minutes, then got up to make breakfast.

Millet porridge, pork buns, boiled eggs—the house was full of pickles she had made earlier.

Now for meals, she just needed to pick some out.

Today it was pickled cucumbers and salty eggplants, delicious and convenient.

By the time Qin Yue woke up, she had everything ready and the family quickly started eating...

She hadn’t prepared breakfast for the neighbors downstairs; a favor repaid, a grudge followed, that was enough.

However, after breakfast, she wasn’t idle—they called Song Yi to join them to check downstairs.

No one had yet risen, but she had heard that things had improved slightly after midnight.

With nothing left in their stomachs, they started to expel water.

The brown sugar water Jhiang Yuan had provided helped a bit.

After advising them to take their medicine and rest well, the two of them left.

Now with everyone sick, keeping watch became even more crucial.

Today it was their turn, with Song Yi also patrolling the hallway to bolster the security...

"If we can’t use this snow for drinking, then accessing water will become a problem for everyone!"

"If not the snow, there’s still ice below.

They used to drink rainwater when it rained heavily before, and that wasn’t a problem."

Song Yi said this, Jhiang Yuan also realized it.

Lushan Garden had already been without water for a while, or rather the entire West City had already been without water.

Initially, they used rainwater from outside, and later when the rainwater turned to ice, they just melted the ice to drink.

If it worked back then, it should work now as well.

"Right, but is there a possibility that now when the snow is drifting down, it could seep into the ice?"

Song Yi suddenly laughed, finding Jhiang Yuan’s demeanor somewhat amusing...

It was an easy problem to understand, yet she couldn’t figure it out, even though she was usually quite sharp.

Suddenly acting foolish, and so seriously at that.

"No, the snow only falls on top, and underneath it’s all solidly frozen, completely unrelated."

"Then that’s fine. Otherwise, it would be too troublesome."

She was just thinking about how much longer the water in her attic could last.

The purifier above, she wondered whether it could purify the snow.

Probably not, that would be too impressive...

"Is anyone there? Is anyone home, open the door!"

The knocking sound "bang bang bang" startled them both.

Song Yi’s look signaled, and Jhiang Yuan knew he wanted to go down and check.

She quickly went to pick up a weapon, then followed him.

On the nineteenth floor, someone was knocking at the door.

It was not someone else, but Fan Yao, seeing Song Yi and Jhiang Yuan approaching.

She hurriedly shouted, "Brother Song, Sister Yuan, please call Qingqing for me. I’m sick, I can hardly hold on..."

Fan Yao’s face was pale, holding her stomach, which likely meant she had the same issue as them.

"Qingqing has a stomachache, she can’t even get up. If you need something, just tell me directly."

"What? She has a stomachache too? I have a stomachache and wanted to ask her for some medicine!"

Jhiang Yuan crossed her arms, her face full of scrutiny.

"There should be medicine on the twelfth floor, why have you come all the way up here? Moreover, it’s likely Qingqing doesn’t have any medicine. They started suffering last night and it’s only gotten worse."

"How could this be?"

Fan Yao clearly hadn’t expected it, but there it was, the reality.

"Eh..."

They hadn’t noticed, but another person had come up.

Seeing so many people on the nineteenth floor was quite surprising.

Inside the door, Jhiang Yuan and Song Yi looked on coolly, neither overbearing nor servile.

"Fan Qing, why are you here?"

"Tianyu, I, I came to ask Qingqing for some medicine. My stomach hurts, it’s really uncomfortable."

"You have a stomachache as well?"

Li Tianyu found it hard to believe, as clearly, they all encountered the same problem.

"Where have you been these days?"

Fan Yao’s eyes welled up with tears, her expression filled with concern.

Li Tianyu’s face changed, probably recalling earlier events.

"You need not worry about me. My life or death, what does it have to do with you?"

"Tianyu, how can you say that? I had no choice.

At that time, I was also trying to get you cold medicine. Qingqing didn’t care about us, have you forgotten?"

Good grief, even at this moment, she wasn’t forgetting to pull others down.

Li Tianyu was adamant and did not give her a friendly look.

"What happened before is in the past, let’s be strangers from here on out!"

As if feeling his finality, Fan Yao clutched her chest, a look of unbearable pain on her face.

"Tianyu, how is it, do you have any medicine?"