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

Chapter 639: Anning, Thank You

They didn’t dare to start with anything too rare, so they chose to begin with rabbits. 

Huo Yishen pressed the button on the hibernation chamber and began the startup sequence. A few minutes later, the lid of the chamber opened. 

The two of them, dressed in protective suits, retrieved a male and a female rabbit. They placed them to the side, but there was no reaction from the animals. 

Jiang Ning couldn’t help but feel disappointed. “Did American technology fail? ” 

Huo Yishen thought for a moment. “Should we try it in the Black Soil Garden?” 

So, they tossed the rabbits into the Black Soil Garden. 

They waited for a while, but nothing happened. It seemed that the technology was still underdeveloped and had failed. 

The waiting was a bit unbearable, so they busied themselves with farm work and picked some fruit. 

Time passed, and while Jiang Ning was crouching down to transplant some herbs, she suddenly felt something at her feet. Without thinking, she lifted her foot and pushed it aside. 

Looking over, she saw a plump rabbit had been flipped over. 

Jiang Ning was stunned, then gasped. “They’re alive! They’re alive!” 

Hmm, looks like the technology from the U.S. is worth acknowledging. 

And Huo Yishen’s comprehension skills were top-notch — unlike her, who felt sleepy and clueless whenever she looked at anything technical. 

Now, the problem was, the rabbits being alive was one thing, but how to make their appearance make sense was another. 

Jiang Ning thought, with the special salvage team already existing, it wasn’t too unreasonable to have rabbits showing up. So she figured it should be fine. 

She decided to take the two rabbits out of space, starve them for a few days to make them look weak and listless. 

Jiang Ning stuffed the weak rabbits into her bag, then headed out with a ruthless couple, took a walk through the nearby forest, and then let them proudly bring the rabbits back. 

“Oh my god, is that a rabbit?” 

“Wow, it’s really a rabbit, how is there a rabbit here?” 

Jiang Ning explained on the way back, “They were caught in the forest.” 

“Major Jiang, can wild rabbits breed?” 

“I’m not sure, but I’ll try.” 

In no time, everyone in Fengcheng knew that there were wild rabbits in the forest, caught by the dogs from the Chief’s house. 

For a long time, residents flocked to the woods, some even setting traps, hoping to catch a rabbit, but not a single rabbit hair was found. 

The rabbits were kept at home and bred quickly, going from two to eight, then to more than a dozen. 

Anyone who didn’t know might think rabbits just reproduced fast, but in reality, they were all taken from the hibernation chambers, so there was no worry about inbreeding. 

Once the numbers were sufficient, they handed them over to Rong Tingting to raise at the farm. It wouldn’t be long before they’d be growing like crazy. 

Of course, that’s another story. 

The wedding of Rong Sanshao and Yu Yin came as promised, with 20 tables set. 

Most of the guests were from the military, including a good number of mid-to-high-ranking officers. After all, Rong Sanshao held a prestigious position, and with Commander Yu’s face, many wanted to get closer to the commander’s family. 

Jiang Ning did Yu Yin’s makeup. There was no wedding dress, but Madam Yu had found fabric to make a red qipao. 

This was the first wedding in Fengcheng — and it was a big one. 

The men were dressed in suits, and the women wore traditional Chinese wedding clothes, following the full Chinese wedding ceremony with three bows. 

It was undeniable that Rong Sanshao had a wide network. Aside from the military, even He Tianming, Chief Ling, Qin Chuan, and Sharp-Mouthed Monkey all attended. 

The newlyweds were surrounded by guests offering their congratulations. 

Jiang Ning wasn’t the bride, but she was just as much the center of attention. It was hard for her to even slip away. 

Thanks to Rong Sanshao’s multi-channel approach, she had been lifted onto a pedestal, and many guests at the wedding weren’t just there for the celebration—they were also hoping for a chance to get close to Jiang Ning. 

Anyone with a sharp eye could see who the true future successor was. 

Zhang Chao and Lu Yu were sharp-eyed and found a way to get her away from the crowd, guiding her to a quiet corner to chat. 

What seemed like small talk was actually a thank-you. 

After some treatment, both Zheng Weili and Ding Qi got their periods back. Whether they can get pregnant is still uncertain, but at least there’s hope. 

There was anxiety at first, but they quickly got their mindset in order. 

Not long after, Qin Chuan walked over. “Sister-in-law.” 

He looked much better compared to last time. 

It seems like someone gave him some advice, and he’s now more at ease about his son going on missions. He’s come to accept it. 

Fengcheng has a good reputation, and even if there’s danger, their team or base will likely show some respect or help out. 

Moreover, Qin Mu’s skills were not bad. 

Children grow up and need to fly. No matter how reluctant parents are, they must learn to let go. 

Qin Chuan had slowly come to terms with it and had started to get busy with his career again. He was actually quite grateful to Doudou. 

His son had overcome many psychological barriers with her help and was growing up healthily. 

Everyone stumbles when they’re young. Just let him go and figure it out on his own. 

Qin Chuan always circles back to business. “Sister-in-law, have you thought about what I mentioned last time?” 

“It’s possible. I’ll have Tingting talk to you about it in detail another day.” 

Jiang Ning may live by the sea most of the time, but she’s still well-informed. 

The six cities have started planting crops. Starting anything is hard, so now’s the perfect time to get involved. 

There’s no shortage of foot soldiers. Jiang Ning can just play the role of a capital mogul behind the scenes. 

It’s a good thing that both Qin Chuan and Rong Tingting are ambitious. 

The wedding banquet was halfway through when the Military Defense Department received urgent news: Americans had arrived again. 

Commander Xiao didn’t dare waste any time and immediately reported it to Gu Tinglin. 

They claimed to be here to exchange supplies and brought 20,000 cubic meters of fuel. 

They even had transport ships and submarines. 

The Military Defense Department knew the U.S too well, so they weren’t taking any chances. 

The senior officers left the room first, taking Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen with them, followed closely by Ding Qi. 

The radar at the deep-sea dock was running, but there were no suspicious submarines or aircraft carriers in sight. 

The Americans that came this time isn’t of high rank, but it still acts arrogantly. “We’ve brought the fuel, but we need to personally land and pick out the poultry.” 

Ding Qi, representing Fengcheng in the exchange, responded, “As per our agreement, one hand for fuel and one hand for goods. We’ve never agreed to let you land.” 

It turned into a back-and-forth argument, with them accusing Fengcheng of trying to cheat by sending bad poultry. 

With the boss not present and no recording, Ding Qi, who had authorization, wasn’t in a good mood. “If you don’t want to exchange, take your fuel back. Don’t come here with your conspiracy theories and complaints. Take it or leave it!” 

The Americans were furious but had no choice. “Fine, we’ll exchange.” 

They waited. One day, they’d get their revenge… 

As agreed, the U.S. transport ships came into port to unload the goods, but only the crew was allowed to enter. Military personnel were strictly forbidden. 

At the same time, a shipment of chickens, ducks, geese, and fertilized eggs arrived. 

The Americans, worried Fengcheng might pull something, brought a livestock expert along, quietly asking, “Is there any way to find proof that these poultry came from the hibernation chamber technology?” 

The livestock expert, well-versed and a believer in God, decisively shook his head. “The breeds are different, there’s no evidence.” 

The Americans gritted their teeth but couldn’t do anything about it. 

Once the exchange was completed, Ding Qi sent off the U. S team, smiling and waving. “You’re welcome to come again.” 

Not many people left the wedding banquet, but was it easy to get married during a natural disaster and the end of the world? 

You only get married once in your life, and whether for the benefit of the Yu family or the Gu family, important figures from the military and government attended. It was a key opportunity for Rong San Shao to expand his connections. 

But damn those Americans!! 

Anyway, the wedding’s over. 

Although the house is quite big, Rong Dashao and Tingting are considerate. After dinner, they went for a walk early. 

As they were walking, Rong Dashao suddenly started crying. 

Rong Tingting was confused. “Uncle, what’s wrong?” 

“It’s nothing,” he said, wiping his tears. “It’s just that Third finally got married. If your grandparents knew, they’d probably be at peace now.” 

It’s been so long that Rong Tingting’s memory of her grandparents had faded, but she knew what she wanted—whether for herself or for the family. 

“Uncle, do you want to get married?” She looked up at him and asked. “Our family is doing well now, and no one can just step on us anymore. There are a few women from the farm who’ve been nice to you. They don’t have much status, but if you want to marry again, both Uncle San and I will support you.” 

Rong Dashao shook his head. “Tingting, I’m already so old. Even if I marry those women, I won’t be able to have children. It’s good enough that you and Third can carry on the family line.” 

“Besides, they’re just looking for stability. There’s no real love there, so there’s no need to make things complicated.” 

After years of natural disasters and having seen the darkness of human nature, Rong Dashao had long let go of such thoughts. He knew the responsibility his third nephew and Tingting carried, and since his own capabilities were limited, he wouldn’t add to their burdens. 

Tingting didn’t try to persuade him further. 

What her uncle had seen wasn’t much different from what she had seen herself. 

The marriage between her third uncle and aunt made her understand more deeply that in the end times, there’s no such thing as pure love. It’s all about a match between families for mutual benefit. 

If the third uncle hadn’t received help from Sister Anning, would the family have been so satisfied with him? 

She saw things clearly now, and all she cared about was building her career. 

One day, when she becomes part of a prestigious family, even without a fishpond, the fish will still come swimming toward her. 

It turned out to be a false alarm, and Jiang Ning went home early. 

The two of them took a long vacation, and it was especially relaxing. Huo Yishen went into the kitchen to make dinner. 

At dinner, knowing that Jiang Ning loved fish heads, he purposely put one in her bowl. 

Jiang Ning suddenly felt a bit nauseous. “You eat it yourself.” 

That night, after Huo Yishen finished his shower and came out, he found that Jiang Ning was already asleep. 

The timing was good, and with nothing to do, he felt like it. He dimmed the bedside lamp and slid his hand under her clothes… 

Jiang Ning woke up, groggily pushing his hand away. “I’m not in the mood.” 

Huo Yishen pulled her into his arms. “Did you… you know, start this month?” 

Jiang Ning thought for a moment. “I think it was supposed to come a couple of days ago.” 

“Can you check?” Huo Yishen seemed a little doubtful. “You’ve been kind of off lately, always tired and sleepy.” 

His words instantly got Jiang Ning’s attention. 

Could it really happen on the first try? 

She figured it would take at least half a year, especially now that she was over 30. Getting pregnant wasn’t easy. She’d been a little out of it recently and hadn’t paid much attention to her period. 

Jiang Ning didn’t have a pregnancy test on hand, but she had bought so many random things in the past that she wasn’t even sure if she had any. 

They searched for a while, and to their surprise, found a few test kits. 

After a few minutes of waiting, two red lines appeared. 

Huo Yishen was excited. “Are you pregnant?” 

“Well, technically, yes… but pregnancy tests aren’t always accurate, and it’s nighttime, so there’s a 50% chance.” 

It was a normal situation, so Jiang Ning didn’t want to get her hopes up too soon. “Let’s test again tomorrow morning.” 

“I’m sure you’re pregnant,” Huo Yishen said confidently. “We’ve tried so many times; the chances are really high.” 

Jiang Ning didn’t know what to say. “…” 

After turning off the light, Jiang Ning, calm as usual, quickly fell asleep, while Huo Yishen, with his strong psychological endurance, struggled with insomnia. 

The next morning, they tested again, and sure enough, the two red lines were there. 

For a moment, Huo Yishen was overwhelmed with emotions. 

He never expected that after meeting Jiang Ning, things would turn out so differently. Not only did he find someone to be with, but now they were going to have a child of their own. 

Others struggled for years to have children, often facing countless challenges and never achieving it. 

Huo Yishen held Jiang Ning tightly. “Anning, thank you.” 

He was really looking forward to having their child. 

(End) 

P.S. The main story is complete, and there are five extra chapters.