The Beginning of Natural Disaster, I Won by Hoarding Tens of Billions of Supplies

Chapter 298: Collapse

Mrs. Chen’s visit was something Jiang Ning didn’t mention because she genuinely didn’t think it was necessary. 

The truth wasn’t hard to guess. Dealing with someone like Mrs. Chen actually gave her peace of mind. 

After all, it’s just a matter of being selfish—who isn’t capable of that? 

In fact, she was more afraid that the other person had unavoidable reasons and would morally blackmail her. 

Family ties in the apocalypse couldn’t withstand the tests, especially with an exquisite egoist like Mrs. Chen. 

“Huo Yishen, do you think I’m very selfish?” 

Her question surprised Huo Yishen. “Why do you ask?” 

Jiang Ning smiled. “Just suddenly wanted to ask.” 

She wouldn’t ask for no reason. Huo Yishen pondered, “You said before, we’re humans, not gods. Let’s just do what we can.” 

She indeed had the advantage because of her space, but it was a drop in the bucket for the world. Besides, she had already informed the authorities about the natural disaster through secret messages. Many people survived because of this. She also left lots of supplies for Chief Ling twice, and there were the people in Aoyuan… 

It was enough to not drag down the authorities and to live well. The rest of her life could go with the flow. 

“Huo Yishen, thank you.” 

If she hadn’t met him, she might have lived even more selfishly. 

Huo Yishen rubbed her head. “Don’t overthink it.” 

Days passed by, and the community quieted down temporarily. 

It wasn’t that no thugs had plans, but Young Master Rong was thick-skinned enough to pester Huo Yishen to make fuel bombs. “Brother-in-law, those who can should take the responsibility. Our team unanimously recommends you as the leader.” 

Indeed, he had pulled strings to get transferred to the team and insisted on sticking with Huo Yishen. 

Fuel bombs were just too cool! 

Huo Yishen didn’t fall for it, but considering Young Master Rong contributed the gasoline and kept calling him brother-in-law, he made a few petrol bombs. 

Qin Chuan contributed some backpack pesticide sprayers, which they filled with gasoline. Wherever needed, just spray and light it up. 

There were also two dogs serving as the main force, who wouldn’t let any disturbance escape their eyes or ears. 

The Rong family connections were undeniable. They managed to get the latest military equipment from the base. 

Not much, just ten sets. 

Young Master Rong rebelliously stole two sets to give to Huo Yishen and Jiang Ning. 

Old Master Rong nearly beat him to death with a stick when he found out. “What’s your last name?” 

“Dad, don’t you understand the concept of lips and teeth depending on each other?” 

Young Master Rong, despite being beaten, muttered while rubbing his swollen head, “One family in Building 50 can handle the whole community. Who else should we support? You’re getting senile!” 

“What did you say? Say it again, you brat!” 

The domineering CEO adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. “Uncle, Cousin is right. Building 50 deserves our support.” 

These two rascals, get out of here! 

There was no way Jiang Ning would give back what she had received. 

The newly developed military equipment was indeed excellent. The bulletproof vests were more effective, the night vision goggles were clearer than the ones she had stocked, and they would automatically switch to thermal imaging for distant objects at night. 

The stun baton was also top-notch. 

She loved this equipment. 

Old Master Rong was willing to give them to Building 50, but he feared that his ungrateful son would carelessly give them away someday. 

Despite the beating, he still allocated four sets of equipment, two for each team, choosing only the most loyal and dutiful people, with the rest kept for emergencies. 

After this incident, the strength of Building 50 could no longer be hidden. The residents who once loathed them now wanted to curry favor. 

Unfortunately, Huo Yishen was not the talkative type. 

Mrs. Chen persisted and came several times, but Jiang Ning treated her like air and didn’t even open the door, let alone make up for the past grudges. 

She finally understood Jiang Ning’s cold heart. 

Feeling dejected as she returned home, Mrs. Chen made a decision: they needed to leave! 

Chen Yanfei was shocked. “Mom, are you alright? If we leave here, where can we go? It’s even more dangerous outside.” 

It was dangerous outside, but there was still a chance. 

Staying here meant she had to patrol for 12 hours a day. Food and medicine were running low, and sooner or later, they would deplete and face death. 

“Your father hid a batch of supplies outside. If we can find a way to reach the military base, everything will be fine.” 

Chen Yanfei was stunned. “Mom, I know Dad’s death hit you hard, but you can’t just get into the military base. Dad couldn’t even get in despite all his connections. Please, don’t joke about this.” 

Even the Rong family couldn’t get in. How could they possibly have a chance? 

“If you listen to me, there will be a way.” 

Mrs. Chen made up her mind, holding her daughter’s hand firmly. “But you have to remember a few things, or it will all be for nothing.” 

Going to the military base? Chen Yanfei couldn’t help but feel tempted. “Mom, tell me.” 

“You are not just 22; you are already 23. And you have a jade pendant…” 

Chen Yanfei was astonished and pulled her hand back after a while. “Mom, is Jiang Ning your daughter?” 

“Yanfei, no matter what I do, it’s all for your own good.” 

“She is your daughter!” Chen Yanfei burst out. “Your illegitimate child with someone else!” 

Don’t lie. She had been secretly following her mother on her visits to Jiang Ning. 

No wonder they looked so similar. No wonder her mother always warned her not to provoke Jiang Ning and to stay away from her! 

Mrs. Chen looked at her stubborn daughter with sadness in her eyes. “Do you still want to go to the military base or not?” 

Resentment aside, who didn’t want to survive? Rong Sanshao is obsessed with Jiang Ning and doesn’t like herself at all. 

Chen Yanfei quickly calmed down. As long as she could get into the military base, she didn’t mind pretending to be Jiang Ning. 

But what about her two younger brothers at home? Should they take them along? 

Mrs. Chen’s face turned cold. “They are not my biological children. Taking them will only burden us, and we might not even be able to stay at the military base.” 

All the Chen family members were dead. Why should she take care of someone else’s illegitimate children? She had endured enough humiliation over the years. 

“Mom, we need to leave without them finding out.” 

Mrs. Chen took a deep breath, hugging her daughter tightly. “Yanfei, you’re my only daughter. Once we get to the military base, whether we can live a stable life depends entirely on you.” 

Chen Yanfei gritted her teeth. “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll make sure you live a good life.” 

Jiang Ning knew nothing about what was happening in the Chen family. 

She stayed home, learning about the outside world through radio or walkie-talkie channels. 

The night was uneasy, with sirens and gunshots occasionally breaking the silence, sometimes near, sometimes far, and sometimes the fire could be seen in the distance. 

Darkness persisted, and crime never ceased. 

Military and police equipment had improved, but the criminals had grown smarter. 

Large-scale riots had subsided, but they quickly adapted from the brutal crackdowns, resorting to cunning guerrilla tactics. 

They would strike hard and then swiftly retreat before the patrolling military and police arrived. 

It was like a hunting game, happening all over, exhausting even the best hunting dogs. 

Jiang Ning didn’t expect that the house Lu Yu and others had just bought would also fall…