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

Chapter 541: The Second Generation Is Quite Cunning

Huo Yishen was all ears, waiting for Rong Sanshao to say something, but when nothing came, he took the initiative and asked, “How’s Huacheng Base doing since we left?” 

Rong Sanshao paused briefly before replying, “Pretty good. Not long after, they started land reclamation to build artificial islands. Later, when I went to the hospital, Professor Ma even asked if there had been any news about you. 

“You and sister are both considered top talents at the base. Director Jiang keeps sighing, saying that it’s either pirates or submarine troubles. More often than not, it’s a bad outcome, like fate’s just jealous of you two.” 

Huo Yishen’s gaze deepened. “Do you believe that?” 

Rong Sanshao leaned against the wall, holding his shoes, looking a bit casual and carefree. “Brother-in-law, can I still come over for a meal if I’m hungry?” 

“Just come by if you’re hungry.” 

With that reassurance, Rong Sanshao waved and left in a carefree manner. 

After closing the door, Huo Yishen returned inside, contemplating, “If we want to build the glass greenhouses without raising suspicion, the best cover is to act like scavengers.” 

Jiang Ning wasn’t surprised. “The surrounding areas within 800 to 1,000 kilometers have already been thoroughly searched.” 

“There’s one place that hasn’t been explored much.” 

Jiang Ning’s eyes lit up. “The ocean.” 

Survivors lacked the necessary tools, and the military had limited fuel. 

Is it really that unreasonable for a ghost ship carrying supplies to show up in the vast ocean? 

First, it’s not like they were stealing from the military. Second, with Gu Tinglin’s status, who would dare easily question the investigation into her? 

They have to do it, and they have to do it now. They decided to set out the next day. 

After discussing the plan, Jiang Ning brought up Rong Sanshao, feeling uncertain. “Why do you think he showed up tonight?” 

Huo Yishen rubbed his temples. “He’s looking for someone to back him.” 

Jiang Ning frowned. “Is he trying to threaten me?” 

“Rong Sanshao is a smart guy. If he really wanted to use you to get ahead, he wouldn’t have gone out of his way to warn you back at Huacheng Base.” 

There’s loyalty there, but given his background in a business family, it’s impossible that he has no ulterior motives at all. 

Jiang Ning’s secret was like a plate of braised pork, while Rong Sanshao was someone who hadn’t eaten for three days. 

He resisted temptation once out of loyalty, but how many more times could he hold back? 

Even if he could, what about his older brother and niece? They’re not immune to hunger. 

If they were to never cross paths again, he wouldn’t even have the chance to plot anything. 

But the braised pork was right in front of him, the aroma tempting him at every turn—it was practically a crime waiting to happen. 

Huo Yishen didn’t want to speak ill of Rong Sanshao, but in this world after the apocalypse, one had to be cautious. 

“Anning, Rong Sanshao is a potential risk. Either we eliminate him or bring him onto our side.” 

Jiang Ning had considered it but didn’t want to think too deeply. He called her “sister” so often that it was hard to believe there wasn’t some genuine sentiment involved. 

But hearing it from Huo Yishen still surprised her. 

If it came to it, she wasn’t sure she could be ruthless enough. The bigger issue was… the guy was cunning. Who could guarantee he hadn’t told someone else the secret or kept something as leverage? 

It might trigger a bigger mess. 

She couldn’t make up her mind and asked hesitantly, “What do you think?” 

Huo Yishen thought for a moment. “So far, he’s been loyal, and he has a desire for power. It’s only natural he’d want to follow someone stronger. 

And building something great takes help. Over time, some people will question us in the future. Killing everyone who questions us isn’t realistic.” 

In this world, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. 

“Instead of waiting for him to turn against us one day—or even resent us— it’s better to pull him in and tie him to our interests.” 

Jiang Ning frowned, instinctively wanting to reject the idea. 

Years ago, she had revealed the secret to Huo Yishen because she was under pressure from his repeated rescues and the tense moments of life and death. She hadn’t had time to think it through and had acted on instinct. 

Deciding to reveal things to Doudou was a mix of trust built over years of raising her and the inability to keep hiding the truth any longer. 

As for Rong Sanshao, he clearly wanted to get closer. If they tied their interests together, there was an 80% chance he wouldn’t betray them. 

However, in the apocalypse, human nature was the most unpredictable factor. Jiang Ning still felt it was a bit risky. 

Conflicted, she didn’t rush to decide. “I’ll think about it. Let’s wait until we get back from the sea.” 

The plan to head out was sudden, so she needed to let the neighbors know. 

The next morning, Jiang Ning happened to run into Gu Tinglin as he stepped out. 

When he learned she was planning a trip to the ocean, his cold expression showed a hint of confusion. “The sea is unpredictable. You don’t lack supplies so why insist on going?” 

“We’re definitely lacking things, and this is what we do.” 

Gu Tinglin frowned, clearly disapproving. “Tell me what you need, and I’ll find a way.” 

“We need whatever we come across.” Jiang Ning couldn’t reveal the real reason, so she replied vaguely, “If we don’t search now, it’ll only get harder later. The weather has been bad lately, so the seedling cultivation plan can’t continue. This is a good time to go out.” 

Gu Tinglin knew there was no changing her mind, especially since the two of them weren’t close enough for him to push further. “You really have to go?” 

“Yes. Doudou will stay behind. If the weather clears up, she can start preparing the fields for planting.” 

Gu Tinglin restrained his emotions and simply reminded her, “Take care of yourself and come back soon.” 

He was genuinely worried she wouldn’t adapt to the base and would just leave for good. 

Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment. “If you’re ever feeling sick or unwell, come find Doudou. We have plenty of medicine at home.” 

Afraid he wouldn’t ask, she went back inside and grabbed several boxes of emergency medication, telling Doudou to send them over later. 

Driving to the dock, Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen boarded the fishing boat, which quickly disappeared beyond the horizon. 

The boat drifted with the ocean currents as Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen brought out the glass. 

They’d salvaged the glass from a factory, but the original packaging had long since been destroyed by water. It all had to be repackaged carefully for transport. 

Now, the glass was precious—every piece had to be handled with care. 

Back when they cleaned out the factory, Jiang Ning hadn’t spared a single pane of glass—not even the cutting machines. 

There was a variety of materials, but thankfully, most pieces weren’t too different in size. 

The two of them set to work, grabbing cardboard boxes and foam padding to carefully wrap each piece. 

Three days later, they had packed all the glass, only to realize they had vastly overestimated the fishing boat’s capacity. 

Not even three more boats would have been enough to carry everything. 

Considering the harsh climate, Jiang Ning set aside the fragile glass and prioritized shatterproof and bulletproof ones. Now they wouldn’t have to worry about flying debris. 

At night, the sea was pitch black, with nothing but the sound of crashing waves. 

Exhausted after three days of work, the two treated themselves to a hearty meal before heading to their rooms for some well-earned rest. 

But in the middle of the night, they were jolted awake by a sudden, forceful impact. 

Both she and Huo Yishen instantly got up, threw on bulletproof vests, and grabbed their weapons. 

At first, there were just a few dull thuds outside, but soon it turned into a full-blown commotion. 

Judging by the footsteps, there were about ten people, speaking in a language neither of them could understand. 

Wearing the night vision goggles, Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen exchanged glances. Who would’ve thought they’d run into pirates on this trip? 

Always cautious, Jiang Ning had stored all the carefully packed glass in her space. The fishing boat was now completely empty. 

Soon, the pirates made their way down from the deck. 

The lower levels of the boat were narrow, and it didn’t take long for them to kick open the cabin door. Two men holding torches stepped inside. 

Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen, pressed against the walls, moved swiftly. They snapped the intruders’ necks without hesitation before turning their guns toward the intruders outside…