《Natural Disaster Hoarding to Survive Daily》


 CH 1

    Where''s my knife?


    Jiang Muyun groped under her body with her hands.


    She remembered that her arm had just been twisted and broken, and the kitchen knife in her grasp had also been plunged into her back.


    The kitchen knife wasn¡¯t sharp; it was almost forced into her body.


    It hurts.


    But Jiang Muyun didn''t care.


    Everywhere on her body hurts, but not this one.


    In the first year of the apocalypse, Jiang Muyun would cry for two hours because a piece of flesh was cut off.


    In the second year of the apocalypse, when Jiang Muyun discovered that her arm had been scratched, the flesh and blood had already stuck tightly to her clothes.


    By the fifth year of the apocalypse, Jiang Muyun would have taken out her treasured needle and thread, sewed up her wounds, and sung a song to comfort herself¡ªusing a precious thin cotton thread.


    Now is the tenth year of the apocalypse, so Jiang Muyun doesn''t care if her hand is broken or not.


    As long as she is not dead and her hands can still move, she will pull the knife from her body and stab all the creatures that want her life!


    So, where¡¯s my knife?


    Jiang Muyun fumbled for a long time but found nothing.


    Not only did she not feel her knife, but she also found that something was wrong.


    No, something is very wrong!


    Jiang Muyun subconsciously rolled over and jumped up, assuming a posture suitable for attacking.


    Boom--


    Jiang Muyun nimbly climbed over the bedside guardrail and hit her head on the tiled floor of the dormitory.


    Jiang Muyun touched her forehead and looked at her hands, feeling a little dazed for a while.


    These hands are fair and slender; the nails are rounded and clean, colored a healthy pink, and there is a writer''s callus on the knuckle of her right hand¡¯s middle finger.


    Familiar and strange.


    Same as her surroundings.


    Jiang Muyun looked around again.


    It''s a four-person dormitory with bunk beds and desks underneath. On the desks of the other three people, there are thick stacks of books piled up. Scattered personal belongings are placed in the corners, most of which are still unopened.


    West University dormitory. In her previous life, she only lived here for less than two months.


    Sitting cross-legged on the cold tiled floor, Jiang Muyun stared at her phone for a while in a daze.


    I¡¯m back.


    She could hardly contain her laughter at the thought of these two words.


    It is August 20, 2023, the day before the military training of China¡¯s West University.


    Due to the passing of her adoptive father, Jiang Muyun had delayed her arrival at school. Before she could emerge from that shadow and become familiar with her roommates, the apocalypse arrived for Blue Star.


    Jiang Muyun followed this thread and slowly tore open her memories.


    Now, there was only her in the dormitory, as her roommates had gone to have lunch. They would then enter with laughter and ask if she needed any help.


    At that time, Jiang Muyun was somewhat introverted, and without thinking, she rejected their kindness.


    And then... and then, a month later, a gust of wind blew from the skies over the Arctic Ocean, bringing an unprecedented drop in temperature worldwide and kicking off the beginning of the apocalypse on Blue Star.


    Disasters followed one after another, and several of her roommates were picked up by their families as soon as the disasters struck.


    Before leaving, they hid their snack box in Jiang Muyun''s wardrobe when a pack of bread could sell for hundreds of yuan.


    Those little snacks became her life-saving food to survive the early days of the apocalypse.


    Jiang Muyun was initially forced to become a lone survivor and later chose to embrace that identity. She made great efforts to cherish her own life and struggled to survive in the apocalypse for ten years. Finally, she returned to her hometown and uttered the words, "I''m back."


    And then she died at the hands of a perverted dandy.


    It¡¯s the tenth year of the apocalypse! It''s crazy that someone would still attempt to violate a lone survivor!


    Jiang Muyun never thought that this would be the cause of her death!


    Forget it; at least she managed to take her first clean bath in ten years before her death, and she successfully stabbed the main culprit who provided the water for the bath.


    Jiang Muyun reflected on the situation at that time; she felt that she had done her best, and she had also returned home. In her eyes, her death was not in vain, and she could rest in peace.


    If there''s anything to regret, it might be the half-finished fantasy novel tucked away in her belongings.


    She held onto the first half of the book and read it for seven or eight years. Before she could find the second half of the novel, her death came.


    I wonder if the Last 108 Treasures ruled the earth.


    Jiang Muyun patted her ass and got up, found the counselor''s phone number, and called it, saying that her current mental state was worrying and that she hoped she could apply for a break from school.


    This time, if the apocalypse still comes as expected, at least she has the opportunity to prepare in advance to face this nightmare.


    The counselor on the other end of the phone was aware of Jiang Muyun''s situation. After hesitating for a moment, she finally swallowed her comforting words and let out a gentle sigh, "I''ll take care of the matters on the school''s side. Just come by later to sign the paperwork."


    Jiang Muyun agreed.


    After hanging up the phone, she rolled up the half-made bedding and securely tied it with a plastic rope that had been left behind by someone. She fixed it tightly to the handle of her suitcase.


    Fortunately, she just arrived today, so she didn''t have time to unpack her other luggage; otherwise, she would have to pack it again.


    Taking a leave of absence wasn''t anything out of the ordinary, and the procedures went smoothly. When Jiang Muyun went to sign the paperwork with her luggage in tow, she happened to encounter her roommates downstairs in the dormitory building.


    When the others learned that she was taking a leave of absence to recuperate, they were quite surprised. However, since they were not very familiar with each other, they tactfully refrained from asking for too many details.


    One of the girls with a round face pulled out a set of car keys and said, "So, are you going home right now? My car is parked at the school. It''s inconvenient for you to carry so much luggage. Let me drive you. Are you from West City? Or to the station? Airport?"


    The remaining two roommates also chimed in, "Yes, we''re all roommates. Let''s send you off together."


    It seemed that they all felt like she dragged herself to school while dealing with her health issues, only to realize that it was too difficult to continue and reluctantly have to take a leave of absence.


    They spoke cautiously, and they even tactfully avoided mentioning the "illness" part. They simply mentioned that she had a lot of luggage and that it would be inconvenient for her to carry it alone.


    Jiang Muyun smiled and waved his hands. "No need; my family will pick me up. Thank you."


    After thinking for a moment, Jiang Muyun took out her phone and said, "Let''s exchange contact information. My illness isn''t too serious, who knows, maybe I''ll be back in a few days."


    The three girls were pleased to hear her words, and they not only exchanged contact information but also added Jiang Muyun to their dormitory group chat. They expressed their hopes for her speedy recovery and return to school.


    Jiang Muyun smiled and agreed, bidding farewell to the few girls she wasn''t very familiar with as she waved goodbye.


    After experiencing ten years of the apocalypse, Jiang Muyun felt that her moral bottom line had only remained at the level of "being human".


    It would be impossible for her to go around saying that she had been reborn and warning others that the apocalypse was coming.


    However, when the signs of the impending apocalypse first appear, Jiang Muyun is willing to pretend to be part of a group, exchange gossip, and encourage everyone to stock up on supplies.


    After completing the leave of absence procedures, Jiang Muyun didn''t immediately return home as she had initially mentioned.


    Suppressing her impatience, she took several subway transfers and arrived on the outskirts of West City. There, she negotiated with someone and rented a small, secluded warehouse.


    X Province, where West City is located, is known for its agricultural production. Jiang Muyun planned to directly purchase the essential staple food she needed here before returning to South City.


    For a metropolis like West City, with a population in the millions, even if Jiang Muyun were to buy tens of tons of rice in one go, it would not attract anyone''s attention. And even if someone did notice, she would already be thousands of miles away by then.


    Considering the numerous acts of madness caused by food in her previous life, it¡¯s understandable that Jiang Muyun would be cautious and not want to draw unnecessary attention to herself. She chose to be discreet when it came to displaying her wealth.


    In the event of a famine, if she were to encounter someone who recognized her for hoarding food in the past, a mere statement of "she bought several tons of food" could be enough to incite the hungry crowd into a violent uproar. Even without evidence, desperation could easily lead people to act recklessly.


    And West City is more than 1,500 kilometers away from Jiang Muyun''s hometown, South City.


    After the onset of the apocalypse, the distance of over 1,500 kilometers would become an insurmountable barrier.


    What''s more, it involves her greatest secret¡ªher space.

 CH 2

    Jiang Muyun discovered her own space in the sixth year of the apocalypse.


    At that time, she unexpectedly encountered a group of ogres and had a piece of her scalp sliced off by them.


    This space is very spacious, and Jiang Muyun can feel that it has boundaries, but she cannot figure out where exactly those boundaries are as she explores it.


    In her previous life, when she was bored, she would fill the space with sand, but even until the day she died, she couldn''t fill the space completely.


    The time inside seems to be frozen. When she throws a killed prey inside for three days and then takes it out, the blood remains warm as if no time has passed.


    The only drawback is that she can''t fit living animals inside, but plants with soil attached to their roots can be stuffed into the space.


    It is thanks to this space that she has the opportunity to store supplies, so she doesn''t have to immediately consume the food and water she finds. This prevents them from spoiling or being stolen by others.


    Unfortunately, at that time, the climate had become extremely harsh. Apart from the tattered layers of winter clothing she wore, there wasn''t much else for her to store.


    At most, she could store some water after floods, let it freeze into ice during the extreme cold, and then find a cave to quietly use it in the summer.


    But now it is not a devastated post-apocalyptic world!


    She has enough time to fill the space with supplies that she wouldn''t have dared to imagine in her previous life!


    The warehouse manager collected the rent and took down the iron padlock from the warehouse door, handing the chain to Jiang Muyun. "You can get your own lock for the warehouse; we won''t be involved in that. When the rental period is over, just take the lock with you.¡±


    After speaking, the warehouse manager glanced at Jiang Muyun and continued with a hint of concern, "This place is a bit remote, and the surveillance cameras just broke. It''ll take a couple of days to fix them. As a young girl, you shouldn''t stay here alone to watch over the goods. If anything happens, we won''t be responsible."


    Jiang Muyun thought to herself, the so-called surveillance cameras are just plastic casings. Even after two years, they might not be fixed. But she¡¯s interested in this place precisely because of that. It''s one of the reasons she chose it.


    Jiang Muyun smiled sincerely and said, "Don''t worry, Uncle. I''m a college student, and I''ll be heading back to school soon. This warehouse is for my second uncle''s use, and I''m just here to help him out. I plan to give him a good scolding later."


    The manager breathed a sigh of relief and didn''t ask any further questions. He turned around, got into his small van, and drove away.


    Jiang Muyun opened the doors and windows of the warehouse to let fresh air in. Then she carried her luggage and walked for about ten minutes until she found a convenience store.


    Jiang Muyun bought a cup of instant noodles and asked the shopkeeper for some hot water.


    "Are you here alone, young lady? What brings you here?" The shopkeeper asked while pouring water for Jiang Muyun.


    Jiang Muyun didn''t feel shy at all and replied, "Auntie, don''t even mention it. My family is planning to do business down south, and we wanted to test the waters by engaging in some small trading. Since the adults at home couldn''t come right away, they sent me ahead to rent a warehouse."


    The auntie didn''t show any surprise after hearing it.


    Here, close to the village, the land is cheap and the rent is even cheaper. They have built several warehouses to rent out, which are quite popular among small businesses.


    "What about all this?" The auntie gestured towards Jiang Muyun''s bundled luggage and boxes, curious about what she was carrying.


    Jiang Muyun lifted the lid of the instant noodles and glanced at them, not missing a beat in her response. "I''m still a student, studying at our local university. I have to go back to school in a couple of days."


    As the instant noodles were almost done, a strong and fragrant aroma wafted into Jiang Muyun''s nose.


    The auntie smiled and said, "I thought you looked like a student. So, you''re actually a top student."


    Jiang Muyun took a big slurp and let out a satisfied sigh.


    The auntie found Jiang Muyun''s way of eating noodles oddly cute and appreciated her friendly and open demeanor, so she wanted to have a little chat with her.


    Jiang Muyun has always been an outgoing person, but in her previous life, she never dared to form deep connections with others. It had been so long since she had engaged in casual conversation with someone, so once she started talking, it became quite difficult for her to stop.


    An hour later, Jiang Muyun had gathered a wealth of information from her conversation with the auntie. She learned about the prices of various rice, flour, and fruits in the local area. She also discovered which restaurant offered the best value for money, how to contact the most reliable truck drivers for transportation, where the most accomplished daughter in the neighborhood attended school, and when the most handsome young man would be free¡­


    As she was about to leave, the old lady insisted on giving Jiang Muyun two sticks of starch sausage.


    Jiang Muyun peeled back the casing and took a bite of the starch sausage. She savored the flavor with contentment, then carried her luggage and checked into a nearby guest house.


    Sitting on a worn-out chair, Jiang Muyun rummaged through her luggage and pulled out some paper and a pen.


    Now she needed to calculate her available funds and then, based on her financial situation, compile a suitable inventory list.


    Jiang Muyun''s adoptive father was a retired veteran who had lived a frugal life. The most extravagant thing he ever did was to adopt Jiang Muyun when he was already of age and no one else was willing to adopt her.


    Although they were officially father and daughter, in reality, they were more like grandfather and granddaughter. Jiang Muyun had always addressed her adoptive father as "grandfather".


    After her adoptive father passed away in her previous life, Jiang Muyun was emotionally on the verge of collapse. She took it upon herself to handle all the necessary arrangements and funeral matters, but afterward, she lived in a daze, completely neglecting her financial situation.


    It was only when the apocalypse struck and chaos ensued that Jiang Muyun finally snapped out of her daze and thoroughly roused up.


    Unfortunately, there was no use for "money" at that time.


    So, as for how much money Jiang Muyun currently has, she really has no idea.


    Jiang Muyun opened the online banking page to check her account balance.


    The things related to her previous life and her grandfather were left behind in their home in the South City. However, with the arrival of the apocalypse, everything disappeared without a trace.


    This was the first time that Jiang Muyun directly confronted the fact that her grandfather was no longer with her.


    Perhaps it was the passage of time, or perhaps it was the relief that her grandfather didn''t have to suffer through the apocalypse, but Jiang Muyun''s mood remained relatively calm.


    But as Jiang Muyun finished looking at the balance in her bank account, she started feeling less calm.


    Didn''t her grandfather say that during his lifetime he was just a regular soldier and only managed to become a lieutenant after retiring? How did he manage to accumulate over two million and eight hundred thousand in the bank account?


    Can not having children really lead to wealth?


    Jiang Muyun opened a shopping app and repeatedly confirmed the purchasing power of over two million yuan. She began to suspect that her grandfather might have left her some kind of inheritance.


    For example, perhaps her ancestors had some sort of mystical lineage, like the "Half Immortal Jiang¡±.


    Before he left, her grandfather told her, "My dear, you should live a good life from now on." This is what he meant?


    Jiang Muyun, holding a piece of starch sausage, first transferred this sum of money in batches to XX Wallet and YY Wallet for higher interest rates.


    Even a mosquito''s meat is meat, right? She can earn one or two hundred a day.


    That way, her plans can be more daring.


    The next day, Jiang Muyun paid for another day''s stay at the guest house and left her luggage there. She headed to the wholesale market that the auntie had mentioned the day before.


    When it comes to buying necessities like firewood, rice, oil, and salt, following the local housewives is a foolproof way to go!


    Jiang Muyun arrived quite early, and the spice shop was bustling with calls to load the goods.


    Barrels of oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar were being moved around, with various sauces and spices packed in between. It seemed like they were being prepared for delivery to several small supermarkets, indicating a considerable volume of goods.


    These small supermarkets are usually operated by local residents and rely on repeat customers. To be able to engage in such business, at the very least, this particular store must maintain a level of quality that meets or exceeds the average standard.


    The store''s reputation and integrity are one aspect, but the most important thing is that the business is good, so the store will generally not have old inventory.


    Jiang Muyun is a new face, and she is buying a large quantity of items, so it is not possible to individually inspect the quality of each product. Therefore, choosing a good store is still very important.


    Jiang Muyun watched for a while on the side until several trucks finished loading before approaching the owner and starting a conversation, "Business seems to be booming, boss."


    Business owners always love to hear such words, as they serve as both a compliment and a blessing. The owner''s face lit up with a smile and responded, "Oh, not at all. It''s all thanks to our regular customer."


    Jiang Muyun wasted no time and got straight to the point, "Boss, how much are your items here? If I buy a certain amount, could you help with the delivery?"


    The boss reached out and pulled out a price list from a pile of goods, "Wholesale and retail prices are listed here. We don''t offer delivery for retail purchases, but if your order exceeds fifty thousand, we''ll provide delivery to West City and its surrounding areas."


    Jiang Muyun took the price list but skipped over the cooking oil section without looking.


    Just like rice and flour, she can directly purchase cooking oil from the local village.


    It¡¯s the end of August, shortly after the harvest of early rice in X province. Instead of buying intermediary products from a grain and oil store, it''s better to go directly to the village, negotiate a slightly higher price, and intercept the supplies from the store.


    Anyway, she doesn''t do this every day, and the quantity she needs is too much for the grain and oil store.


    She can buy cheap and high-quality new grains, and the villagers are also happy to make some extra money. It''s a win-win situation.


    Jiang Muyun glanced around and compared the prices mentioned by the small convenience store aunt yesterday with the wholesale prices she had looked up online. It was indeed cheaper.


    Jiang Muyun opened her mouth and said, "Then please deliver it to No. 32, X Village. My family is planning to start a small business, and since your prices are affordable, I might as well buy everything from you. Could you give me some additional discounts?"


    After hearing that Jiang Muyun intended to do business here, the shop owner hesitated for a moment and said, "Alright then. If you''re buying in large quantities, I''ll throw in some curry blocks for you."


    Not many people in this area buy curry and those who do usually opt for turmeric powder instead. The shop owner had been deceived into purchasing a large quantity of curry blocks previously and was now struggling to sell them. Instead of letting them sit and gather dust, he decided to use them as a gesture of goodwill.


    Jiang Muyun glanced at the curry blocks, which were common brands found in supermarkets. The retail price was not cheap, and the expiration dates indicated they were still fresh. The shop owner''s gesture of offering them as a bonus seemed sincere and genuine.


    Jiang Muyun nodded and, while holding the price list, began to list the items she wanted to purchase.

 CH 3

    "5 tons of fine salt and 500 catties of each of the other spices."


    Spices are considered luxury items in the post-apocalyptic world, while salt is a necessity. It''s not a problem to hoard a little more.


    And Jiang Muyun is also planning to make some pickles.


    Although she can store fresh vegetables in her space, she knows very well that it''s impossible to show such things to others in the apocalypse.


    Various types of preserved foods, dried goods, and canned foods are the most common types of food in the apocalypse, as they are convenient to store and have a longer shelf life.


    After giving it some thought, Jiang Muyun added, "I''ll also take 100 catties of various chili powders and dried chili peppers."


    Although she didn''t personally enjoy spicy food, after the extreme cold set in, chili peppers became the most popular seasoning.


    Stocking up on some chili peppers would allow her to use them for bartering with others in the future.


    As soon as the shop owner heard the quantity of items Jiang Muyun wanted to buy, he quickly grabbed a pen and paper to take notes. He also instructed the workers in the shop to call the delivery trucks.


    Jiang Muyun continued to list and order the items she needed.


    "Ten cases of dark soy sauce, one hundred cases of light soy sauce, and two cases each of other seafood sauces. One hundred cases of cooking wine and two hundred cases of vinegar, all in large barrel packaging," Jiang Muyun pointed to the various 1.5-3L family-sized condiments on the shelves.


    Jiang Muyun herself had a strong liking for sour flavors, to the extent that she could gulp down vinegar in one go after eating dumplings. Only she knew how she survived those ten years without vinegar in her past life.


    As for cooking wine, it was also necessary to prepare more.


    After experiencing acid rain, large areas of land lost the ability to grow crops, and animals quietly began to mutate. In the post-apocalyptic world, 90% of the survivors relied on insects and mushrooms to survive.


    Among the remaining population, aside from a few privileged individuals, there are people like Jiang Muyun who are skilled and brave enough to search for mutated animals and rely on hunting to survive.


    The mutated animals may have larger bodies, but their meat is difficult to eat and has an unpleasant taste, especially with that strange and foul odor. It''s like a real-life interpretation of poo-flavored chocolate.


    Jiang Muyun felt that she couldn''t just hoard supplies without replenishing them.


    After the apocalypse, whether it was to conceal her space or to adapt to the new ecological conditions, Jiang Muyun knew she needed to possess the ability to survive even without relying on her space.


    So having an ample supply of scallions, ginger, and cooking wine is essential!


    "Ginger and garlic, each 500 catties."


    Jiang Muyun plans to dig some soil later and see if she can develop some agricultural activities, so she doesn''t need to prepare too much ginger and garlic. Buying 500 catties will also include the portion she will use for pickling when she returns home.


    "200 catties of all kinds of sauces are needed, and all the sauce varieties in the store should be included. Can the spicy and non-spicy ones be loaded separately?"


    The boss was delighted and readily agreed, "Sure, I''ll arrange for someone to pack them for you right away. And those few boxes of curry blocks¡ªI''ll give them all to you. X Village, No. 32, right? They can be delivered this afternoon."


    Jiang Muyun took the list of goods, glanced over it and found no issues. She then took out her phone and paid the deposit.


    This shop may not look impressive, but as the owner said, they do business with regular customers, and they can handle larger orders as well.


    Each individual item that Jiang Muyun purchased may not seem like much, but the sheer variety of items she bought adds up.


    Moreover, judging from Jiang Muyun''s hints, it seems that she intends to continue purchasing from the store in the future. This naturally brings joy to the boss.


    Altogether, Jiang Muyun spent over one hundred thousand yuan on various items.


    That''s because most of the condiments she wanted were local brands, which are cheaper.


    As for another important seasoning, sugar, Jiang Muyun had to withdraw some cash and buy it from different places along the way.


    White sugar is considered a strategic commodity in China. When white sugar is mixed with potassium nitrate in a certain proportion, it produces a substance called KN-SU, which is potassium nitrate-sucrose.


    Potassium nitrate-sucrose undergoes a chemical reaction when heated, releasing a large amount of carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas. It is commonly used as a catalyst and combustion enhancer.


    In ordinary households, purchasing a few catties or even several tens of catties of sugar is not a problem. However, if someone were to stockpile large quantities without a legitimate reason, it would undoubtedly attract the attention of the authorities and prompt government officials to investigate the situation.


    After finalizing the delivery time with the shop owner, it was already lunchtime.


    Jiang Muyun walked on the road and could smell the aroma of food coming from all directions.


    Jiang Muyun rubbed her stomach. From yesterday until now, she has only eaten one bowl of instant noodles.


    Having survived for ten years in the apocalypse, Jiang Muyun had long become numb to the feeling of hunger. Her stomach had been empty for so long that sometimes she couldn''t even tell if she was truly hungry or simply had a stomachache.


    I can''t continue like this in this lifetime. I''ve been so lucky; I need to live a good life, Jiang Muyun thought to herself.


    Jiang Muyun saw the small restaurant that yesterday¡¯s auntie recommended not far ahead and decided to indulge herself by having a hearty meal to celebrate her future blessings!


    What a variety of dishes! There¡¯s steamed pork with rice noodles, a trio of cured meats, and braised pork.


    According to Auntie, their steamed rice flower fish is a must-try specialty. She definitely can''t miss that. And let''s also add a plate of sizzling prawns.


    Let''s not forget the classic Chinese dish, tomato and scrambled eggs, as well as some shredded potatoes. And for the final touch, a plate of fresh and tender stir-fried vegetables!


    Her stomach was still healthy enough to handle occasional indulgences.


    As Jiang Muyun ate three bowls of rice, leaving the restaurant owner in disbelief, she finally leaned back in her chair, gently patting her belly. She took a sip of water and realized she had indulged herself to the point of feeling so full that she could barely walk.


    I haven''t felt this full in a long time.


    Auntie has incredible taste! The food at this restaurant is so delicious that she wishes she could devour the plates too.


    After satisfying her appetite, Jiang Muyun requested the remaining dishes be packed. Watching the skilled packaging by the waitress, she had a sudden thought and asked, "Sister, do you offer food delivery service here? I would like to order a large quantity."


    The waiter immediately responded without needing to consult the owner, "Yes, we offer delivery service in this area. Is it for coworkers? Should we pack them separately as boxed meals or together? If packed separately, it will be discounted by fifty meals, and if packed together, it will be discounted by twenty meals. Rice is free of charge."


    Without any hesitation, Jiang Muyun replied, "Pack them together. Include fifty portions of the dishes on the table, and also provide ten portions for each of the other dishes."


    Though 2.8 million seems like a significant amount, it can be spent quickly. Of course, it''s wise to save wherever possible.


    The waiter was a bit surprised this time. "Oh, so much?"


    In their area, they had many warehouses, but they were all relatively small. Most of the people who rented them were small business owners who used them as temporary transit points and didn''t store a large amount of goods. However, considering the quantity that Jiang Muyun had purchased, it would require at least seventy to eighty workers to unload the goods, wouldn''t it?


    Jiang Muyun smiled and replied, "Not just the warehouses here. These are mainly for the neighboring county''s large warehouse. I heard that your restaurant serves delicious food, so I came here specifically for that today."


    The small restaurant wasn''t large, and Jiang Muyun didn''t intentionally lower her voice. The owner''s wife behind the cash register heard her words and burst into laughter, unable to close her mouth. She shouted loudly, "That''s right! Our cooking is famous! Come back if you enjoy the food!"


    That evening, Jiang Muyun received a substantial amount of food, with truly impressive portions. The food couldn''t fit in the small restaurant''s van, so they borrowed a vehicle from the neighboring shop to transport it all together.


    After enjoying a satisfying meal and taking a detour, Jiang Muyun arrived at the small convenience store she had visited yesterday.


    The store was still managed by the same auntie as yesterday, and as soon as she saw Jiang Muyun, she warmly greeted her.


    Jiang Muyun quickly stepped into the store, wasting no time, and immediately asked for two packs of the most expensive Soft Chunghwa cigarettes they had. Auntie smiled broadly, revealing her teeth in delight.


    After paying for the cigarettes, Jiang Muyun casually asked, "Auntie, if I want to buy some local rice and flour, do you know where I can go?"


    Auntie instinctively replied, "You can go to the wholesale market on the east side. They have everything you need, and we often go there."


    Jiang Muyun feigned interest and asked, "Auntie, do you know which store has good-quality rice and flour? I''m not familiar with it, and I''m afraid of making the wrong choice."


    Auntie smiled and said, "I''m not sure about that. We are all villagers here, and most of us grow our own rice and make our own noodles. Not many people go out to buy them. How much do you need?"


    Jiang Muyun made a quick estimation in her mind. If she calculates based on an average adult consuming half a catty of rice per day, it would amount to nearly 200 catties of rice per year. If she wanted to stock up for herself for fifty years, she would need at least five tons of rice.


    Jiang Muyun said, "I would need at least ten tons of rice and flour. I''ll also need to buy more cooking oil."


    That''s not a small amount for a single farmer.


    Auntie mentally calculated this year''s harvest from her own fields. She set aside a fixed amount for her own consumption and to sell to the grain station. She also wanted to reserve a portion to sell to the local grocery store. After all, it was a longstanding tradition in the village. Occasionally selling to outsiders to make some extra money was acceptable, but she didn''t want to jeopardize the relationship and trust among the villagers.


    After a brief pause and confirming that her own grain supply was sufficient, Auntie cleared her throat and said, "If you want to buy rice and flour, you don''t really need to go to the store."


    Jiang Muyun also smiled and played along, lowering her voice as well. "What do you mean by that?"


    Auntie explained, "The rice and flour in the stores are actually sourced from the surrounding villages. They just put a label on them and package them in bags, and the prices skyrocket."


    Jiang Muyun readily handed a banknote to Auntie and took two bottles of mineral water from the refrigerator. She opened one and handed it to Auntie. "Auntie, why don''t you tell me how I can buy the rice and flour directly?"


    The small change wasn''t the main point; it was Jiang Muyun''s attitude that made Auntie feel relieved and appreciated. Auntie immediately patted her chest and said, "If you trust me, go to the Huimin Processing Factory in the south. The grains collected from our village are directly processed there. They have rice, flour, oil¡ªeverything made from this year''s fresh harvest. Just mention that Auntie Feng Cui sent you."


    After whispering and negotiating the price for a while, both of them felt satisfied with the deal, and they exchanged knowing smiles.

 CH 4

    Jiang Muyun followed Auntie''s instructions and found the Huimin Processing Factory along the way.


    The place wasn''t difficult to find. The main challenge was navigating through the bustling scene outside the factory, with villagers constantly driving back and forth to transport grains. It was a lively and busy atmosphere. She followed the flow of vehicles and was able to locate the factory easily.


    Jiang Muyun observed that the Huimin Processing Factory had a relatively large scale and a wide range of operations. They were involved in various coarse processing activities for agricultural and sideline products.


    Jiang Muyun casually struck up a conversation with a seemingly idle worker and mentioned that she was sent by Aunt Feng Cui. The worker immediately understood and wore a knowing look. He then led her into an office.


    "Dad, there''s someone here to buy grains. They''re Aunt Feng Cui''s person.¡±


    Inside the office was a middle-aged man who was holding a notebook and jotting down something. He looked up briefly and responded, "Got it."


    Then he looked up and asked, "What does the young lady want to buy?"


    Jiang Muyun looked outside briefly and replied, "I need 15 tons of rice, 10 tons of white flour, and 2 tons of peanut oil. If you have sesame oil and rapeseed oil, I''ll take 1 ton of each as well. Uncle, do you have any other products for sale here? Starch, flour, or anything else?"


    Upon hearing the quantities reported by Jiang Muyun, the middle-aged man didn''t immediately agree. Instead, he said, "So, Aunt Feng Cui''s home, right? Let me have a look first."


    He flipped through a few pages in the notebook and then took out a calculator to make some calculations. Afterward, he said, "We have rice, flour, as well as cornmeal and starch. However, if you want to buy oil, you''ll have to purchase it at our factory''s price. Aunt Feng Cui''s supply won''t be sufficient."


    Jiang Muyun inquired about the price and realized that, as expected, it was cheaper without the involvement of middlemen. She decisively paid the deposit.


    After leaving her phone number and warehouse address, Jiang Muyun asked, "Uncle, are there any nearby farms where I can get some chickens, ducks, and fish?"


    The middle-aged man pointed her in a direction and said, "Just follow the road in that direction; it''s not far. They are all located in that area and owned by the same boss. If you want to buy some cured meat or similar products, you''ll find them nearby as well."


    Jiang Muyun first went to the aquaculture farm, where she found the prices to be affordable and that they had a quick-freezing facility. She decided to purchase shrimp and had them quickly frozen before being delivered to her warehouse.


    Although the person in charge found it strange that she bought live seafood only to have it frozen, he didn''t inquire further. He simply attributed it to the ignorance of city folk and agreed without hesitation.


    After Jiang Muyun visited the fish processing factory and placed an order for a large quantity of freshly caught but unprocessed fish, the person in charge''s belief in her peculiar behavior grew even stronger.


    With the fresh-water seafood purchased, Jiang Muyun then found a poultry farm and bought 200 old hens, 200 old ducks, and 100 old geese.


    She bought the poultry specifically to make soup, which is why she opted for fresh ones.


    As for chicken legs and wings, Jiang Muyun planned to buy them all as frozen products.


    Unlike fish and shrimp, common meat varieties don''t make much of a difference in terms of freshness after being cooked, at least not according to Jiang Muyun''s culinary skills. Her taste buds wouldn''t be able to discern the difference. Therefore, she decided to save some money by purchasing frozen meat products.


    Therefore, Jiang Muyun hesitated for a while at the livestock slaughterhouse but eventually placed an order for four adult pigs, one cow, and one sheep.


    She requested that the animals be slaughtered on the spot so that the meat could be processed immediately for delivery. The slaughterhouse even thoughtfully provided a meat rack for hanging the meat.


    While Jiang Muyun was finalizing an order for a batch of cured and preserved products at the adjacent processing factory, she happened to encounter the delivery truck from the poultry farm as she hurried back to the warehouse to collect seasoning ingredients.


    The two delivery trucks met, and after a brief conversation between the drivers, they realized they had the same destination. They decided to drive side by side and continued on their way together.


    Jiang Muyun rode back with the delivery truck, carrying the cured and preserved products. Along the way, she engaged in casual conversation with the driver and co-driver, discussing various topics. When they arrived at the destination and the two drivers helped unload the goods, they were reluctant to leave and insisted on hearing the entrepreneurial story of Jiang Muyun''s second uncle.


    After paying the driver''s fee and final payment, Jiang Muyun noticed that the rest of the items hadn''t arrived yet. Deciding to make the most of the situation, she continued chatting with the two drivers.


    Just as Jiang Muyun was telling the story of her second uncle being robbed while transporting goods, the seasoning ingredients she had ordered in the morning arrived.


    Along with the delivery truck, there were a few additional laborers who helped unload the goods.


    Since the two drivers from the poultry farm didn''t have any other tasks at hand, they decided to lend a hand with the unloading. As they worked, they listened attentively to Jiang Muyun''s story of how her second uncle outsmarted unscrupulous merchants.


    Just as the goods were being unloaded, the delivery truck from the processing factory, carrying grains, arrived.


    It was enough grain to feed Jiang Muyun for several lifetimes, but the workers did their work efficiently and without hesitation. If it weren''t for the time needed for loading and unloading, Jiang Muyun could have placed an order and had it taken away on the spot.


    Even Jiang Muyun herself was surprised that she managed to purchase the main food items in just one day. She had acquired quite a variety of goods in a short amount of time.


    At this rate, if Jiang Muyun wanted to, she could even catch the high-speed train back to South City tonight.


    In her past life, it took Jiang Muyun ten years of stumbling and struggling to travel from West City to South City.


    And now, she only needed a few hours to make the journey, and it couldn''t be better.


    After unloading the goods, Jiang Muyun distributed the cigarettes she had bought during the day to everyone. She paid the workers'' fees generously and made a sincere agreement with the two drivers from the poultry farm. If they were to meet again in the future, she promised to introduce them to her legendary second uncle.


    Jiang Muyun squatted in the warehouse and carefully counted her treasures once again.


    Once she finished collecting the takeout orders from the small restaurant, Jiang Muyun closed the door to the warehouse.


    As the last rays of the setting sun faded away, the warehouse became completely engulfed in darkness.


    Jiang Muyun pulled the tattered curtain over the warehouse window, ensuring that no one would be able to look inside, and then she placed her hand on the goods before her.


    The towering stacks of goods in the warehouse began to disappear gradually, seemingly vanishing into thin air as Jiang Muyun moved her hand.


    Only Jiang Muyun knew that they had all been relocated to another ethereal realm, hidden from the view of ordinary eyes.


    The staple foods, such as rice and flour, were piled together, while the fresh produce was placed in another stack. Commonly used seasonings and spices were kept separate, and liquids and solids were also separated.


    There was another section in the space that Jiang Muyun had set aside where a pile of large plastic food containers was placed. These were the meals she had ordered from the small restaurant.


    This time, ordering meals from the small restaurant gave Jiang Muyun some inspiration.


    After the apocalypse, fuel became a scarce resource. Even if Jiang Muyun managed to stockpile a large amount of fuel in advance, the odor produced while cooking in crowded areas could easily become a death sentence for her.


    If she were to buy ingredients and cook by herself, the time she would have for making cooked food would be limited to the month leading up to the apocalypse and the initial few months when people still had relatively sufficient food supplies.


    And she also needs to subtract the time for purchasing supplies.


    She just doesn''t have the time.


    Instead of risking her life later to cook or sitting on a pile of supplies that she can''t eat, it''s better to spend more money now and stock up on a certain amount of ready-to-eat food to survive the initial period of crowded survivors.


    When the order completely collapses, she can easily avoid crowds and become a loner, just like in her past life.


    It''s just that there''s no one to talk to.


    So, mental nourishment must be sufficient! Jiang Muyun thought that she still hadn''t found the ending of the novel she read in her previous life. She planned to look up the protagonist''s name later and see if she could find it.


    After spending half an hour storing all her day''s achievements in her space, Jiang Muyun turned around and stepped out of the warehouse. She carefully locked the warehouse door, making sure it was secure.


    Jiang Muyun returned to the guest house and forced herself to lie down and sleep.


    Early the next morning, seeing that there was no one at the front desk, Jiang Muyun left the room key on the table and left a note for the owner. She then grabbed her luggage and set off on her journey back home.


    These items purchased in West City may seem like a lot, but they are only the most basic and convenient part of Jiang Muyun''s shopping list.


    Her hoarding plan has just begun, and there are a lot of things waiting for her ahead. According to the news broadcast by the national channel during the early stages of the apocalypse, the cold wave that swept across the globe was detected in late September.


    It brewed for only a few days before dispersing in all directions, dragging the entire Blue Star into the vortex of doom.


    Jiang Muyun wants to buy a large number of supplies, and the safest time to do so is before late September when the unusual weather is still unnoticed.


    There are many things to be done, but the good thing is that she''s going home.

 CH 5

    The scenery outside the window zoomed past, and Jiang Muyun couldn''t take her eyes off it.


    Outside were towering skyscrapers, and the sounds of bustling crowds filled her ears. It had been a long time since she had witnessed such a vibrant scene.


    Jiang Muyun spent the entire journey just looking outside, even luxuriously wasting three hours as she walked back home from the station.


    She listened to the shouts of street vendors, the honking of cars, and the laughter and chatter of pedestrians.


    When Jiang Muyun returned, it was during mealtime, so there weren''t many people in the area.


    She took out her access card and swiped it to open the unit gate. Coincidentally, the elevator was already on the first floor.


    Jiang Muyun entered the elevator, pressed the button for the fifteenth floor, and without any stops along the way, it took her directly to her doorstep.


    Standing in the familiar corridor, Jiang Muyun looked at the slightly peeling 1501 doorplate and took out her keys. From finding the keyhole to unlocking the door and stepping inside, every movement was muscle memory.


    As Jiang Muyun sat on the slightly worn-out old sofa, she turned on the television and the air conditioner. At the moment when the cool breeze reached her in the scorching summer, she truly felt that she had come back to life.


    She comfortably rested her head on the sofa armrest for a while, glancing at the time. It was already 7 o''clock in the evening.


    Jiang Muyun had left at 6 o''clock in the morning, taking a high-speed train from West City to South City for over seven hours. Then she walked back home from the station, and she couldn''t believe that the entire day had passed just like that.


    Jiang Muyun slumped on the sofa for a while before struggling to get up and take a shower. Afterward, she took out a portion of the food packed in the space.


    After finishing her meal, she took out the treasures from her grandfather''s collection.


    Among them were his military medals, military uniform, and some old artifacts.


    Jiang Muyun gently touched the cherished military uniform of her grandfather and retrieved a large storage box. She carefully placed all of her grandfather''s old belongings into the box and then stored the box inside her space, tucking it away in a corner far from clutter.


    Jiang Muyun stretched lazily and proceeded to turn on the desktop computer and laptop at home. She casually chose a video streaming website and began mass downloading TV shows, movies, and various entertainment programs on both computers simultaneously.


    Good thing her broadband plan wasn''t up when she left home.


    Then she proceeded to organize her shopping list.


    Since the list needed to be carried with her and items checked off as she made purchases, the original list with its edited and crossed-out items appeared too messy and cluttered.


    Jiang Muyun didn''t want to strain her eyes, so she decided to make a fresh copy of the list.


    Initially, Jiang Muyun only intended to stockpile a sufficient amount of food, medicine, and daily necessities¡ªthree major categories¡ªto ensure her survival needs. Her primary criterion for everything was "being able to survive."


    However, now Jiang Muyun looked at her balance and felt that, while prioritizing "surviving" was essential, she could also improve her quality of life to some extent.


    She spent nearly 600,000 on the major shopping spree in West City, and now she had over 2.28 million left in her hands.


    From now on, there is approximately half a year until the existing currency completely loses its value.


    She decided to keep the remaining 80,000-plus as her spending allowance for that period of time.


    In a time when everyone would be frantically waving cash to exchange for goods, if she didn''t spend any money and managed to live well, she would easily become a target for others, seen as a fat lamb to be taken advantage of.


    With the remaining 2 million, Jiang Muyun planned to spend it in two areas.


    One is to purchase supplies, and the other is to renovate the house.


    In the early stages of the apocalypse, although people panicked due to famine, there was still a basic social order in place with the official authority holding absolute military power.


    Until the arrival of the acid rain, vast areas of buildings that had endured hardships collapsed completely, leaving ruins behind. The authorities were overwhelmed and unable to cope with the situation. The existing food and water resources drastically dwindled, and after the rain stopped, the rampant mosquitoes caused widespread infestations. Epidemics spread throughout, and the panicked masses, who had long been in a state of fear, finally lost all control.


    The residential area where Jiang Muyun''s family is located was originally a government officials'' housing complex, with many retired cadres living there. Later, during the urban redevelopment, the area was demolished and rebuilt, attracting new residents. However, many of the original residents also chose to move back after the reconstruction.


    Not to mention anything else, the construction quality here is absolutely top-notch.


    Back then, Jiang Muyun used to watch her grandfather and his group of old friends come over from time to time to supervise the construction.


    The older generation, including Jiang Muyun''s grandfather, had experienced no fewer storms and hardships throughout their lives than Jiang Muyun had experienced in the apocalypse. There was no easy way to deceive or fool them.


    Barring any unexpected circumstances, her home could provide her shelter for a considerable period of time during the apocalypse. It was crucial to ensure that her home was well-prepared and properly secured.


    As long as the house doesn''t collapse, Jiang Muyun is willing to live here until the end of time.


    As Jiang Muyun continued to write, her eyelids began to grow heavy and droop.


    When she opened her eyes again, she realized that it was already the next day.


    It is now August 23, 2023, according to the Blue Star Calendar. There are forty-two days left until the global cooling event.


    Leaning over her computer, Jiang Muyun checked the progress of her mental nourishment downloads. Afterward, she didn''t rush to organize the luggage she had brought with her.


    She first called a housekeeping company and requested that they thoroughly clean every nook and cranny of her home.


    Jiang Muyun had personally experienced the terrifying insect infestations that occurred after the apocalypse.


    In every inconspicuous corner, there could be a breeding ground for all kinds of creatures.


    In her previous life, she heard that someone''s wooden floor became infested with insects, with the insects filling the gaps beneath the floorboards to the point that they forcefully caused cracks in the floor, which was how it was discovered.


    Fortunately, Jiang Muyun''s grandfather had grown tired of the creaking sounds caused by the old wooden floors in their previous house. Therefore, after they moved back, they had all the floors paved with ceramic tiles. Otherwise, Jiang Muyun would have had to remove the floorboards and redo the flooring.


    While the housekeeping company was tidying up the house, Jiang Muyun kept herself busy as well.


    After measuring the dimensions of the doors and windows in her house, Jiang Muyun changed into a new set of clothes.


    In the mirror, Jiang Muyun was dressed in a chiffon maxi dress, wearing high heels, and sporting a wide-brimmed sun hat with sunglasses. She had applied fiery red lipstick.


    Looking at herself in this outfit, Jiang Muyun even found herself hot.


    She wrapped her sandals in a plastic bag and stuffed them into her handbag.


    Then she casually bought a lace-edged sun umbrella from a street vendor. With confidence, she boarded the subway and headed to the outskirts of the city. She found a medium-sized door and window factory and placed an order for several custom-made windows.


    All the windows were made with specially crafted double-layer tempered glass, providing excellent insulation, heat insulation, soundproofing, and odor resistance. They were known for their outstanding sealing properties.


    The windows were custom-made based on the window dimensions. Jiang Muyun placed the order first, and then the production process began. Since the factory did not have stock items, everything was made to order. As a result, Jiang Muyun had to wait for approximately ten days before the window installation professionals would come to her home.


    The double-layer windows that Jiang Muyun bought are not commonly seen in the southern region, let alone the fact that she wanted tempered glass.


    Such double-layer windows are typically found in the northern regions, where they are installed in homes to withstand the severe cold of minus thirty to forty degrees Celsius during the winter.


    Jiang Muyun''s requested windows can be delivered within ten days, thanks to the unique geographical location of South City.


    South City is located right on the dividing line between the northern and southern regions of China. While winters are cold in South City, they are not as severe as in the north. Therefore, the local residents in South City experience winters with the lowest temperature being around minus seven to eight degrees Celsius without centralized heating.


    Some people choose to rely on their money to use air conditioning and electric heating for warmth. Others cannot tolerate the dryness that comes with using air conditioning, so they choose to rely on their physical strength and endure the cold with their own resilience.


    There are also people who cannot tolerate the dryness and do not possess the resilience to endure the cold. In such cases, they have to explore other options, such as installing these specially-made windows in their homes.


    Therefore, these windows are quite popular in South City, and the factory has sufficient stock. The workers are experienced, and the only thing missing is the production time.


    And then there''s the door.


    In the post-apocalyptic world, the ones knocking on your door may not necessarily be humans; they could be ghosts or other entities. Relying solely on a single security door is not secure enough.


    So Jiang Muyun chose an extremely ugly large iron door, resembling a prison-style design, which happened to fit the dimensions of Jiang Muyun''s house.


    The person who received Jiang Muyun mentioned that this door was a custom order that was abandoned by the original client. Due to the high-quality materials used and the relatively high cost, the factory kept it in stock for sale. If Jiang Muyun was interested, they could offer her the lowest price for it.


    In any case, the cost of this door has already been covered by its original owner.


    Jiang Muyun''s ordered windows are quite expensive, so offering a small discount on this is not a big deal.


    Without much hesitation, Jiang Muyun nodded and even asked if it was possible to install the door as soon as possible.


    Being able to sell off such an unpopular item made the person quite happy. They immediately promised that someone would come to install it tomorrow.


    Jiang Muyun walked another two rounds, then went to the neighboring shop next to the door and window factory to buy a few thick blackout curtains. The curtains would be delivered along with the windows.


    After purchasing the doors and windows, Jiang Muyun spent some time in the area and managed to rent a small warehouse.


    Jiang Muyun had a conversation with the warehouse manager, who was holding a cigarette, for about half an hour. He said that his third uncle was a chain smoker. During their conversation, Jiang Muyun also met the warehouse manager''s third uncle and ended up buying a used van from him for 5,000 yuan, not knowing how many previous owners it had.


    At first glance, the van looked like it had been pulled back from a battlefield in the Middle East, but surprisingly, it drove smoothly without any issues. Moreover, all the necessary documents were in order, which impressed Jiang Muyun greatly.


    Indeed, it was the legendary domestically-produced powerhouse car. Its exact power source remained a mystery, but it proved to be incredibly strong when faced with challenges.


    As for the other advantages of this vehicle, it''s hard to say. However, its durability is certainly guaranteed.


    She didn''t have any other requirements. She couldn''t afford a fancy car, nor did she see the need for one. Durability was sufficient for her.


    Jiang Muyun paid for the van without hesitation, and Third Uncle had all the necessary documents prepared as well. Both of them being local residents, they went directly to the vehicle registration office to complete the transfer of ownership.


    This third uncle truly lived up to his reputation as a professional in the used car business. Once inside the vehicle registration office, he navigated through the process as if he were in his own home. He was more familiar with the steps than the staff themselves.


    As Jiang Muyun exited the gate of the vehicle registration office, she could simply drive off in this battle-damaged van.


    Since Jiang Muyun was already in the city area, she didn''t feel the need to rush to the outskirts at the moment.


    Seeing a nearby mountain bike store, she decided to go in and take a look. After browsing for a while, she ended up ordering five mountain bikes with gears.


    All the tires were off-road mountain tires, and she also bought several dozen spare tires and numerous spare parts to facilitate future replacement and repairs.


    After the apocalypse, energy resources became scarce, making it nearly impossible for ordinary people to obtain fuel. Vehicles that relied on burning fuel had become almost useless and turned into scrap metal.


    Not to mention the successive onslaught of floods, acid rain, and earthquakes, which left very little space for regular cars to maneuver. The new energy vehicles also had no room to perform in such conditions.


    These durable mountain bikes with strong off-road capabilities and no reliance on energy sources are the best means of transportation in such conditions.


    Jiang Muyun made an agreement with the store owner regarding the delivery time. The bikes and accessories would be delivered to the small warehouse she had rented at 6:00 PM that evening.


    Jiang Muyun drove her old van at a steady pace in the direction of the small warehouse.


    On the way, Jiang Muyun passed by a construction site and spent some money to load a few bags of cement and sand.


    The initial stages of drought during the apocalypse rendered the toilet at home completely useless.


    Later, during the flooding, sewage backflow and the invasion of insects from various pipes and vents became nightmares for countless households.


    By purchasing some cement now, she could permanently seal off all those areas, putting an end to these issues once and for all.


    Jiang Muyun also took the opportunity to inquire about the places where the workers usually ate. She then went from one restaurant to another, trying out their signature dishes one by one.


    While satisfying her own hunger, Jiang Muyun also placed an order for hundreds of servings of food, enough to feed a large group of people.


    This time, she chose dishes that produced a lot of smoke and had strong odors when cooked.


    Instead of requesting delivery, she made arrangements with the restaurant owners regarding the pickup time and decided to drive herself to collect the food.


    To discover affordable yet delicious restaurants, harnessing the power of the locals is essential. Jiang Muyun sat in her car and sighed, realizing the significance of community influence in finding hidden culinary gems.


    As for rice, since there was a charge for rice in South City, Jiang Muyun felt it would be better to steam some rice at home herself.


    The dilapidated van drove over a bumpy cement road, and the few snake-skin bags inside the vehicle disappeared without a trace.


    As the van passed through the road again, the mountain bikes also found their place inside Jiang Muyun''s space.


    After Jiang Muyun picked up the food she had ordered earlier in the day, she learned from the owner of one of the restaurants that a new plastic processing factory had opened in the industrial zone to the south of the city. The wholesale price for food containers was exceptionally cheap, prompting the small restaurant owners in the area to consider placing a joint order for a larger quantity.


    Jiang Muyun felt that her luck was really good.

 CH 6

    After finishing dinner, Jiang Muyun didn''t go straight home.


    She took off her high heels and changed into flat sandals, wiped off her lipstick, and went to the supermarket with a refreshed look.


    There were quite a few things missing at home, and besides, she wanted to create the appearance of a normal life if she was going to live there for a long time, so as not to arouse any suspicion.


    There was a large supermarket near Jiang Muyun''s residential area, claiming to be a one-stop shopping destination with a wide range of products. The nearby residents liked to come here for shopping because the items were affordable and readily available.


    Jiang Muyun pushed a small shopping cart and bought all the cooking essentials like oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar again.


    As for rice and flour, it''s not a big deal. The rice produced in X Province, where the Western Market is located, is well-known throughout the country. It''s not surprising for her to eat rice from X Province.


    But because she was looking for cheaper options when purchasing, most of the soy sauce, vinegar, and other common condiments in her space were from local brands in the Western Market. These brands haven''t gained nationwide fame yet, at least not in this supermarket.


    In the early stages of the apocalypse, the government organized several community door-to-door visits to appease the public.


    In her previous life, Jiang Muyun lived alone in X City. She either stayed in the school dormitory or went to centralized shelters. These things she only heard of and never witnessed personally. No one could guarantee that no outsiders could enter her home.


    If someone were to come in and see a native resident of South City like her with a bunch of non-local brands that are not available in the area, especially something as common as soy sauce that can be bought downstairs, it would indeed be very abnormal.


    Should she claim that she has a special affinity for West City and intentionally purchased these items online?


    Careful and cautious by nature, Jiang Muyun continued to fill her shopping cart while mentally expanding her list of food items to purchase.


    Fresh milk and yogurt would be good to stock up on, and it wouldn''t hurt to have some powdered milk that''s convenient to store and can be easily brought out in front of others.


    Also, remember to buy eggs.


    When Jiang Muyun had just been reborn in West City, her mind was filled with staple foods that could fill her stomach and meat dishes with familiar flavors. She completely forgot about vegetables, fruits, and eggs.


    However, the prices for these items are more or less the same regardless of where she buys them. She can buy them later when she returns to South City.


    There are also homemade sausages from the supermarket, which were Jiang Muyun''s favorite when she was a child.


    How about buying a set of sausage stuffing tools herself?


    Jiang Muyun quite enjoys eating various types of sausages.


    Some snacks should be bought as well. How can life be complete without some puffed snacks?


    This item can be postponed for now. Once she has purchased all the essential items, she can decide whether to buy snacks based on the remaining budget.


    "Yunyun?"


    Jiang Muyun''s gaze shifted away from the refrigerated display case; not far in front of her were a young man and woman pushing a small shopping cart with similar facial features.


    Jiang Muyun immediately smiled and sweetly called out, "Brother Wu, Sister Wen!"


    These two are longtime neighbors of Jiang Muyun''s family. Their surname is Qin, and they live across the hall in apartment 1502.


    The Qin family can be described as a family of loyalty and sacrifice. Both Grandfather Qin and Grandmother Qin were old comrades of Jiang Muyun''s grandfather during their time serving in the military. Unfortunately, they suffered significant injuries when they were young, and their health never fully recovered. They passed away at a relatively young age.


    A few years ago, the Qin family¡¯s husband and wife sacrificed their lives while trying to save others, leaving behind only a pair of twin siblings who relied on each other for survival. They are the young man and woman standing in front of Jiang Muyun.


    The older brother is called Qin Shiwu. He wears glasses and has a refined and handsome appearance. He studies clinical medicine and is currently a resident at the city hospital.


    The younger sister is called Qin Shiwen. She used to be a high jump athlete but retired last year due to an injury. Currently, she works as a coach for the provincial team.


    The two siblings, Qin Shiwu and Qin Shiwen, are eight years older than Jiang Muyun. Jiang Muyun has been playing with them since she was young. Even the farewell letter she wrote during her first depressed period had a copy for the siblings as well.


    Of course, the matter ended with Qin Shiwen giving her a mental health lesson.


    In the years that followed, Jiang Muyun was mercilessly ridiculed by Qin Shiwen for her farewell letter.


    The siblings happened to have a rare day off together and decided to come to the supermarket for a stroll. They didn''t expect to run into Jiang Muyun here.


    Qin Shiwen approached and ruffled Jiang Muyun''s head. "Aren''t you supposed to be at school? Why are you back?"


    Jiang Muyun unexpectedly didn''t push away Qin Shiwen''s hand.


    She hugged Qin Shiwen tightly and buried herself in her neck, finding a comfortable spot. She murmured, "I decided to take a break from school. I''m a bit scared, and I don''t want to leave home for now."


    "It''s okay. Since you''re back, you can stay at home for a while and take a break. There''s no rush to go back to school," Qin Shiwu reassured her, patting her back.


    Jiang Muyun had always been a lively and cheerful person with a bold and intelligent personality. She excelled in her studies and was skilled at playing. Everyone in the neighborhood, from the grandparents to the younger siblings, liked her without exception.


    This was the first time Qin Shiwen had seen her express her fear so openly. Thinking about her previous experiences, Qin Shiwen was filled with distress to the point of tears. She patted Jiang Muyun and said, "It''s good that you''re back. Come over to sister¡¯s place sometime, and I''ll fry some small fish for you to eat."


    Jiang Muyun hugged Qin Shiwen tightly and didn''t want to let go. Upon hearing her words, she raised her head and rested her chin on Qin Shiwen''s shoulder, returning to her smiling face. "Then I want cumin, lots and lots of cumin."


    Qin Shiwu laughed and replied, "No problem! This time, we''ll make everything with cumin. I''ll keep an eye on the pot for you, and as soon as it''s ready, we''ll sprinkle on the cumin seasoning."


    Jiang Muyun smiled cheerfully and responded in agreement.


    Upon hearing that, Qin Shiwen lifted her shoulder and directly tore Jiang Muyun off her, saying, "Stay away from me, you little brat."


    Qin Shiwen, for some reason, has never liked the taste of cumin. She prefers spicy and numbing flavors instead.


    In her opinion, fried food without spice is considered heresy!


    But her brother and her next-door sister do not like to eat spicy food, so she can only enjoy her food alone every time.


    Who would have thought that Jiang Muyun would be pushing her luck!


    Jiang Muyun smiled mischievously. "Just a moment ago, you called me Yunyun, and now I''m suddenly a little brat. Sister Wen, am I worth just a bowl of small yellow croakers in your heart?"


    Qin Shiwu ]tried to deflect, "Stop talking nonsense. How can you possibly be worth just a bowl of small yellow croakers in your sister''s heart? It''s obvious that you''re only worth a pinch of chili flakes."


    Then Qin Shiwu received a beating from his younger sister.


    After the two siblings settled their dispute, Jiang Muyun decided to join them and go shopping together.


    She needed to buy a new set of personal care products, as well as some fresh groceries. The large bottles of bottled water were also cost-effective, so she added them to her cart!


    She also grabbed two big watermelons, a must-have for the summer. Jiang Muyun carried them with ease.


    Crunchy watermelon is the best watermelon!


    Including mosquito repellent lotion, Jiang Muyun didn''t forget that either.


    With a cart filled with miscellaneous items, the paper towels couldn''t fit anymore, so Jiang Muyun temporarily borrowed the Qin siblings'' cart as well.


    On the way back home, the trio walked through the neighborhood. The Qin siblings and Jiang Muyun each had several large bags in their hands, which looked quite spectacular.


    As they made their way back, it was the time when the elderly folks in the neighborhood took their walks to aid digestion. Along the way, they bumped into quite a few familiar faces.


    After more than ten years, Jiang Muyun couldn''t quite remember some of the neighbors she was less familiar with.


    To avoid revealing any gaps in her memory, regardless of whether she knew them or not, whenever someone greeted her, Jiang Muyun would respond with a cheerful "Hello, Grandpa" or "Hello, Grandma."


    Some of the neighbors who knew her grandfather couldn''t help but ask a few questions when they saw Jiang Muyun. She simply explained that she wasn''t feeling well and couldn''t participate in the school''s military training, so she decided to come back home and rest for a while.


    When Jiang Muyun and her companions entered the elevator, they also encountered their neighbor, Aunt Wang, from the fourteenth floor.


    Aunt Wang, seeing them carrying a bunch of things, became curious and started asking questions.


    Jiang Muyun stuck to her story, saying that she thought she wouldn''t be able to come back for a while, so she had thrown away many things at home, but now she had to buy them again.


    Aunt Wang sighed and said, "You young people ah, isn''t this wasting money? You''ve bought quite a lot; don''t throw them away when you go back to school later."


    As she spoke, she leaned over to take a look at what was inside the bags.


    Before Qin Shiwen could say anything, Jiang Muyun directly handed a bag to Aunt Wang and said, "It just looks like a lot. They''re mostly just items like toilet paper."


    Aunt Wang was just looking for some gossip, so when Jiang Muyun opened the bag so readily, she glanced at it briefly and lost interest. She then started chatting with other neighbors about everyday matters.


    Qin Shiwen quietly gave Jiang Muyun a thumbs-up.


    A high one. Really high.


    To say how bad Aunt Wang is, she¡¯s not so bad.


    She''s just a little chatty, and she likes to pry about everything.


    The younger generation, like Qin Shiwen, tends to value privacy and boundaries more, so they naturally don''t enjoy chatting with Aunt Wang about these things.


    Jiang Muyun gave Qin Shiwen a proud look in response.


    In fact, if she didn''t want people to feel that they were hoarding a lot of supplies, she wouldn''t mind talking to Aunt Wang more.


    In the ten years of the apocalypse, Jiang Muyun spent most of her time alone, which made her crave social interactions after being reborn. She could strike up a conversation with anyone and engage in even the most mundane topics with enthusiasm. Her social skills had improved by leaps and bounds.


    When the elevator reached the fifteenth floor, they divided the bags among themselves. They made plans to have dinner at Qin''s house the next evening, where they would enjoy the small yellow croakers. With her arms full of bags, Jiang Muyun finally entered her home.


    When Jiang Muyun arrived home, the house had already been tidied up and cleaned. The freshly washed bed sheets and duvet covers were neatly folded and placed by the bed.


    They were highly recommended by the siblings next door, and their skills are truly exceptional.


    The two siblings next door are always busy; they are hardly ever at home during the day. Hiring a housekeeper is not cost-effective, and hiring temporary workers each time is troublesome. So they decided to purchase a package from this housekeeping company for regular deep cleaning sessions.


    Even when 1503 first moved in, the house was cleaned by this company.


    Satisfied, Jiang Muyun left a positive review for the cleaning company. Then she cleaned herself up, removing all the dirt and grime, until she looked as fresh as her clean home. She also made a long list of downloads on both of her computers. Finally, feeling relaxed and comfortable, she snuggled into her bed.


    Cuddling under the blanket in a 16-degree air-conditioned room feels like heaven on Earth!


    Tomorrow she has to stay at home, waiting for the door and window company to come and install the iron door. In the evening, she¡¯ll be going to Qin''s house for dinner, so she definitely won''t be able to go out.


    But time shouldn''t be wasted, right?


    Jiang Muyun opened a shopping app and started purchasing items with next-day delivery.

 CH 9

    It''s not yet eleven o''clock.


    Jiang Muyun drove the car outside the park and randomly found a small restaurant, opting to have lunch at an off-peak time.


    While having the meal, Jiang Muyun checked and found that within this light industrial park, there were a total of three relatively large shoe factories.


    One of them primarily manufactures children''s shoes, so she can disregard that one.


    The remaining two factories both have production lines for waterproof hiking boots.


    Jiang Muyun first visited the factory that specializes in professional-grade running shoes among its main products.


    She was in luck. This factory is a domestic OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for a well-known foreign brand.


    Jiang Muyun tried on a pair of their waterproof hiking boots and found that they were indeed of excellent quality, comfortable to wear, and they even had boots specifically designed for polar expeditions.


    The price is also quite impressive.


    Jiang Muyun was forced to visit the other factory and take a tour before ultimately returning to this one.


    She took out her phone¡¯s calculator and calculated her footwear budget along with the leftover budget for clothing and bedding. In the end, she made the final decision to order five pairs of polar expedition boots, one hundred pairs of insulated and thick waterproof hiking boots, and two hundred pairs of highly breathable sports shoes.


    After placing the order, Jiang Muyun went to the adjacent sock factory to take a moment and calm down.


    Compared to the price of shoes, the socks priced at a few cents each seemed much more adorable.


    Jiang Muyun directly purchased around 20,000 pairs of regular socks, also depleting the sock factory''s inventory of thick winter cotton socks.


    Similar to the clothing factory, orders for bulk shipments from the sock factory are also typically measured by weight rather than by the number of pieces.


    In the end, Jiang Muyun pondered for a moment and decided to order a considerable quantity of thigh-high stockings as well.


    Sometimes stockings are not necessarily worn as fashion statements.


    Wearing them to protect against mosquitoes and other insects during their peak activity can be quite effective. Only those who have tried it will truly know its effectiveness.


    The sock factory accepted the order and assured Jiang Muyun that the delivery would be made right to her doorstep by the following day.


    Taking care of one''s feet is important, but one should not neglect their hands either.


    Ordinary gloves may not be very useful, but in a post-apocalyptic world, the most practical ones would be various types of industrial safety gloves.


    Jiang Muyun placed an order at the industrial safety equipment factory for fifty pairs of latex gloves, fifty pairs of welding gloves, two hundred pairs of canvas gloves, and two hundred pairs of cotton gloves.


    Additionally, Jiang Muyun directly ordered one thousand sets of disposable protective suits.


    Although Jiang Muyun had already purchased gas masks, she found them to be too conspicuous when worn in public. Unless absolutely necessary, she preferred to be more discreet about her preparations.


    Therefore, Jiang Muyun bought five boxes of N99 masks, with each box containing one thousand masks, providing her with sufficient protection during the rampant outbreak of the epidemic.


    Protective goggles and ear muffs may seem inconspicuous, but when the sky is filled with flying sand, their true value becomes apparent. Jiang Muyun purchased fifty of each to ensure she had these precious items when needed.


    Jiang Muyun also purchased fifty pairs of acid and alkali-resistant safety shoes.


    Jiang Muyun also bought fifty sets of separate raincoats and rain pants for better protection against rain.


    In the post-apocalyptic world, there are only two types of rain. One is highly corrosive acid rain, while the other is relentless heavy rain that can last for months.


    Most of the time, these two types of rain occur simultaneously and seamlessly.


    So, although Jiang Muyun already has the three-proof windbreaker, raincoats and pants are also indispensable.


    The industrial safety equipment factory is different from other manufacturers in that their products are standardized.


    This industrial safety equipment factory has a large scale and a high inventory, so Jiang Muyun''s requested items can be shipped on the same day.


    After giving it some thought, Jiang Muyun decided not to opt for the convenience of having the items delivered the next day, as she did with the sock factory. Instead, she made arrangements with the manufacturers to have the delivery scheduled for the same afternoon.


    The small warehouse she rented in South City is different from the one in West City.


    In West City, the surroundings are filled with small warehouses and the constant traffic of vehicles. It becomes difficult to distinguish whose goods are being transported in and out due to the constant movement.


    However, in South City, there are several industrial parks built in the vicinity, but there are not many small warehouses available for rent to the public. Most of the warehouses are larger ones intended for factory use.


    The warehouse that Jiang Muyun found could be considered the most inconspicuous among the short-term rental warehouses. Even so, there is still a residential area not far from the warehouse.


    Since Jiang Muyun has purchased a large and diverse amount of items in South City, it is not feasible for the warehouse to only receive goods without any outgoing shipments.


    Jiang Muyun doesn''t want to take any risks.


    So she chose to make several more trips to the small warehouse when she had nothing to do, driving her van and creating the false impression of transporting goods back and forth.


    The next major hoarding destination is a household products factory.


    In South City, this entire light industrial park has only one household products factory, which practically monopolizes the production of household goods in the entire city. The scale of this factory can be imagined.


    For such a large-scale factory, the quantity of goods that Jiang Muyun requires may seem insignificant. Therefore, she still needs to queue and wait for her turn to receive the shipments.


    After all, when it comes to household products, given the option, Jiang Muyun still prefers to use products manufactured by reputable large-scale factories.


    However, the advantage is that this factory has a large scale, sufficient inventory, and a stable shipment volume, with very few urgent large orders.


    Therefore, for new customers like Jiang Muyun, the factory''s shipping speed is only determined by the loading speed, and the wait time is not long.


    Jiang Muyun placed an order for 50,000 disposable underwear first.


    In her previous life, without the necessary conditions, Jiang Muyun went from drinking cold water and running during her menstrual period to experiencing excruciating pain every month, wishing she could end it all. It took her only two years to reach that point.


    In this lifetime, it is crucial to pay attention to menstrual hygiene!


    Next are the tampons and sanitary pads, which are calculated by box and come in various sizes.


    Jiang Muyun adheres to the principle of buying more rather than less and carefully manages her budget to stay within the upper limit.


    Even if she cannot use them all in three lifetimes, she can still use them for trading with others.


    Products like sanitary pads have become rare luxury items in the post-apocalyptic world.


    Even the most extravagant and desire-driven capitalist would not allocate limited resources to produce sanitary pads.


    Which base can produce enough toilet paper to use?


    There is also petroleum jelly (Vaseline) and baby cream.


    Baby cream is a product that Jiang Muyun has been using since childhood. It is affordable, effective, and has a pleasant scent.


    The specification is 100 mL per bottle, with 24 bottles per box. Jiang Muyun purchased 50 boxes at once.


    In the situation of prolonged drought for several years in the post-apocalyptic world, even if Jiang Muyun manages to store enough drinking water, her skin would still crack due to the dry air, and this cannot be avoided no matter how much water she drinks.


    Of course, frostbite cream also needs to be prepared.


    And there are toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, body wash, laundry detergent, disinfectant, and other cleaning products. Jiang Muyun bought them all in the largest packaging available, with the standard of being enough for her to use for three lifetimes.


    After all, compared to the price with branded packaging, the factory''s offer is unbelievably cheap.


    Then there are tissues.


    This cheap and inconspicuous necessity of life.


    You don''t realize its significance in normal times, but when you go a whole day without tissue, you''ll understand its importance.


    Buy! Buy in bundles!


    Jiang Muyun never wants to experience that unspeakable and indescribable pain again!


    Tissues have been purchased, and wet wipes are also essential.


    In a dry and water-deprived environment, the concept of handwashing has become an unattainable luxury for ordinary people. Unfortunately, in a post-apocalyptic world where various diseases are rampant, it becomes even more crucial for people to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.


    Based on Jiang Muyun''s self-awareness, even if she could transport an entire reservoir of water into her space, she would not be willing to use water as extravagantly as before the apocalypse, let alone use it for personal hygiene in front of others. Therefore, in addition to disposable gloves, wet wipes are also necessary.


    Just buy the cheapest ones with simple ingredients.


    And also get some medicated oil and mosquito repellent.


    In the early stages of the apocalypse, before the insects mutated, these items could still be very effective.


    As for more powerful insect repellents like Realgar, Jiang Muyun will have to purchase them along with other medications when she goes to buy drugs.


    Jiang Muyun also bought several boxes of prickly heat powder, a summer essential.


    Considering Jiang Muyun''s age, by the time she started remembering memories, air conditioning had already become widely used in China. Therefore, prickly heat powder is just a vague childhood memory for her.


    When air conditioning fails to function, people suffer from extensive prickly heat in the scorching summer. If they want to find this magical item at home, it becomes a matter of luck.


    When Jiang Muyun was leaving the household products factory, she happened to see a group of well-dressed individuals walking toward her, appearing to be involved in a big business deal.


    Jiang Muyun let out a whistle of relief in her mind, grateful that she had arrived early. Otherwise, if the deal had been concluded before she arrived, she might have had to wait several more days for her goods.


    As the people approached, Jiang Muyun inadvertently made eye contact with the leader among them.


    The other person seemed a bit stunned, but then they smiled slightly at Jiang Muyun.


    Jiang Muyun kept walking, nodding slightly in acknowledgment.


    Jiang Muyun feels like the person seems somewhat familiar, but she can''t remember where she has seen them before.


    After trying hard for a while without remembering, she simply put the matter out of her mind.


    Anyway, she was wearing a mask, and her appearance was such that she would blend into a crowd and not be easily found. Whether she knew the other person or not didn''t matter, as long as the other person couldn''t recognize her.


    Jiang Muyun stored a portion of the textiles from the van in her space, then went to the hat factory to retrieve two hundred sun hats of hers. Afterward, she drove towards her small warehouse, and along the way, she also packed the hats and the remaining textiles into the storage space.


    Upon arrival, Jiang Muyun didn''t rush to get out of the car. She sat inside, enjoying the air conditioning, browsing shopping apps, and waiting for a call from the industrial safety equipment factory.


    She didn''t need to buy many home appliances, and the home appliance factories in South City were generally large in scale. Therefore, after leaving the household products factory, Jiang Muyun didn''t directly head to the home appliance factories. Instead, she made a phone call to inquire first.


    After the other party clearly stated that they would not accept small orders, she had no choice but to place an order online for the purchase.


    She first purchased five air conditioners, along with fifty small humidifiers.


    Air conditioners can be used in both winter and summer, but after the weather becomes extreme, the depreciation rate of air conditioners also becomes unusually high.


    Currently, she has three air conditioners at home: one in the study and one each in her and her grandfather''s bedrooms. They were all purchased just a few years ago.


    Having endured two consecutive months of continuous operation under a scorching temperature of forty degrees Celsius and serving as heaters in temperatures as low as minus seven degrees Celsius, the air conditioners in South City have proven to be quite durable.


    With her space, Jiang Muyun finds it very convenient to store and rearrange furniture. She can change rooms anytime she wants.


    At that time, rotating the three air conditioners to endure the hardships should not be a problem for surviving the first year of the apocalypse.


    And these five air conditioners were prepared by Jiang Muyun for her future.


    Dreams are still necessary, right? What if she happens to find a sturdy and secluded mountain hollow and lives a self-sufficient life?


    Ten electric blankets and ten electric heaters will come in handy during the winter season. Additionally, she has also prepared five life-saving devices: dryers and dehumidifiers, for the rainy season.


    It''s not about the luxury of drying clothes; it''s about drying herself.


    The rainy season in the apocalypse is like the combination of a prolonged rainy season and the return of the southern monsoon, cycling back and forth for several months, making it so humid that one can hardly catch their breath.


    In a situation where extreme weather is a daily occurrence, these items will still be considered luxury goods in the post-apocalyptic world, reserved exclusively for the privileged and wealthy.


    Although the average person may not be able to afford electricity in the post-apocalyptic world, there will always be people who can.


    And these appliances, which could only have been produced before the apocalypse and have not been destroyed in the continuous series of disasters, naturally have skyrocketing prices.


    She also bought ten high-pressure rice cookers.


    This is mainly for the convenience of batch cooking at home.


    Compared to regular rice cookers, high-pressure rice cookers can also be used for stewing dishes, and they have a faster cooking speed.


    As for other miscellaneous appliances, there''s no rush to buy them. The ones she currently has at home are sufficient for her needs. If she wants to buy more as backups, she can wait until the power supply is completely cut off, and then she can have as many as she wants.


    After placing the order, Jiang Muyun quickly calculated and realized that, based on her purchasing plan, she still had two major parts left to prepare. Once she finished these two, her early-stage hoarding plan would be considered almost complete.

 CH 10

    Just as Jiang Muyun finished entering her payment password, she received a phone call from the industrial safety equipment factory.


    She parked the car, confirmed the order, and then drove the small van into the warehouse.


    Although there were many people around the perimeter of the warehouse, fortunately, the warehouse itself had no windows. Once the door was closed, it became pitch black inside, and nothing could be seen inside.


    Jiang Muyun carefully collected and organized the industrial safety supplies into her space, and then deliberately waited inside for a while longer before finally leaving in her van.


    Thinking about her upcoming schedule, Jiang Muyun bought several cans of automotive spray paint on her way back home.


    After filling up the car with fuel, Jiang Muyun found an empty bridge tunnel and used her space to collect some water from the river. She then proceeded to clean the car thoroughly.


    One hour later, the battle-damaged old van transformed into a silver-white color, resembling its original appearance.


    Tomorrow, Jiang Muyun plans to purchase a large quantity of drinking water, food, and medications in bulk.


    This will be Jiang Muyun''s final trip to the factory for procurement.


    Once this batch of goods arrives, Jiang Muyun plans to change the color of the van again. From South City, she will drive all the way east to the nearest port city, East City, to engage in some discreet activities.


    If it weren''t for the fear of attracting unnecessary attention, Jiang Muyun even considered bringing back a few ¡õ ¡õ.


    After changing the color of the vehicle, Jiang Muyun didn''t drive the old van into her residential area. Instead, she found a secluded place, directly stored the car in her space, and then walked home, removing her mask and glasses along the way.


    While her van is commonly seen on the streets, it rarely appears in residential areas. Jiang Muyun aims to minimize the chances of exposure as much as possible.


    Jiang Muyun is extremely cautious in this regard. Sometimes, when it''s difficult to find a suitable place to store the van in crowded urban areas, she simply parks it in a free parking lot or even leaves it in the suburbs and takes the subway home.


    In any case, this van used for transporting goods must be kept away from her residential area!


    On her way back home, Jiang Muyun noticed that the pharmacy at the entrance of her residential area was having a promotion.


    She went inside and took a look around. She bought a home medical kit with pre-packaged medications and a few bottles of medicated oil.


    At the checkout, the cashier informed Jiang Muyun that she had a considerable number of reward points on her membership card that would expire in a few days. The cashier asked if she would like to redeem some items with the points.


    After giving it some thought, Jiang Muyun decided to redeem all of her reward points for multivitamin tablets.


    She originally wanted to redeem for Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, but she realized that its strong scent would be difficult to conceal if she were to use it later.


    Firstly, the apocalypse started with extreme cold, and secondly, she checked and found that it was already included in the medical kit she bought, so she didn''t need to buy it separately.


    Buy a few bottles of multivitamin tablets, so when there is a shortage of vegetables and fruits later on, she can openly give them to Qin Shiwen and the others.


    As Jiang Muyun entered the elevator carrying her things, Zhao Jiahao and Li Anxuan happened to come back as well.


    Zhao Jiahao, seeing that the elevator was about to close, made a rapid sprint and pressed the elevator button, almost slamming himself into the wall. He was so fast that Jiang Muyun didn''t even have time to press the open door button.


    "Thank you, thank you! Hurry, hurry!"


    Zhao Jiahao managed to interrupt the closing elevator doors in time and entered the elevator. While thanking Jiang Muyun, he urged Li Anxuan to hurry up.


    Jiang Muyun withdrew her hand that was hovering over the open button and gave Zhao Jiahao a thumbs up, saying, "Impressive skills, young hero."


    Zhao Jiahao, feeling a sense of accomplishment for catching the elevator, proudly exclaimed, "Of course, I''m a professional elevator door opener!"


    "Indeed, when it comes to opening elevator doors, no one is more professional than you guys," Qin Shiwu chimed in with a smile as he entered the elevator.


    Upon seeing that the person who had entered was Qin Shiwu, Jiang Muyun was shocked and blurted out, "You actually came back at this hour!"


    Qin Shiwu choked for a while before managing to squeeze out a retort, "I¡¯m participating in residency training at the hospital. I''m not working as an illegal laborer on a landlord''s estate. What''s wrong with getting off work early?"


    Zhao Jiahao and Jiang Muyun''s laughter was so loud that Qin Shiwu felt the elevators shaking.


    Even Li Anxuan, who had always looked calm, couldn''t help but lower his head.


    Qin Shiwu felt even more hurt.


    He might as well just look up and smile.


    Qin Shiwu: "Stop laughing. If the elevator shakes and stops later, I''ll have to call 119. Do you both want to be considered absent from work or making unauthorized emergency calls?"


    Li Anxuan, who was inexplicably affected: ?


    Li Anxuan innocently said, "We''re not absent workers either. We''re just ordinary citizens who finish work on time."


    Jiang Muyun spontaneously commented on Qin Shiwu, "Even when a person turns to ashes, their mouth keeps going."


    Qin Shiwu raised his hand and was about to knock her head.


    Jiang Muyun, who has survived for ten years in the apocalypse, has a keen sense of crisis. She timed it perfectly and spoke up just as the elevator arrived. Like a slippery fish, she slipped out and swiftly unlocked the door with her keys, moving at a speed no slower than Zhao Jiahao opening the elevator door.


    "See you tomorrow, ge! I''ll be back at this time too!" Jiang Muyun stood behind the large iron door, confidently teasing him.


    Qin Shiwu shouted, "Roll!" with a thunderous voice.


    Jiang Muyun said that she¡¯d come back at the same time tomorrow, and she wasn''t just making empty promises.


    She only has four tasks scheduled for tomorrow. According to Jiang Muyun''s plan, it''s evenly split between morning and afternoon, which works out perfectly.


    First, she will go to the frozen food processing plant to store an adequate amount of meat and semi-finished products. Second, she will visit a pharmaceutical factory to purchase a large quantity of commonly used over-the-counter drugs, topical medications, and disinfectants. After that, she will go to a water station to order drinking water, and finally, she will visit the warehouse to collect some deliveries.


    After tomorrow''s batch of deliveries is collected, the rest of the goods will mostly arrive in three to four days.


    These three to four days of free time, it''s just enough for Jiang Muyun to make a trip to the East City and collect some agricultural products, fruits, and vegetables along the way.


    In the evening, Jiang Muyun checked the progress of various film and television downloads and stubbornly searched for the protagonist''s name of "108 Treasures" on various novel sites, but couldn''t find the book she was looking for. Finally, she fell asleep with a sense of regret.


    After waking up in the morning, Jiang Muyun deliberately took out her limited collection of cosmetics and carefully applied makeup for half an hour.


    With her skills, she successfully made herself look more than ten years older through her makeup.


    She sighed, unsure whether to be happy or sad.


    Jiang Muyun held an umbrella and arrived at the underground parking lot. Inside the car, she put on a complete set of sun protection gear, covered herself tightly, and then set off.


    Summer also has its own advantages, just like the peculiar mask she''s wearing, which covers below her eyes to her neck. It''s a popular item that has sold over 100,000 units per month on a certain online marketplace.


    On the road, she saw people riding bikes, driving cars, and various others who, for various reasons, were unable to hold an umbrella. Most of them were dressed in the same way.


    With this unrecognizable disguise, Jiang Muyun carefully inspected the quality of the frozen meat at the food processing plant and placed an order for 1,000 catties of frozen beef and 2 tons of frozen pork.


    The retail price of frozen beef in the market is less than half that of fresh beef. The price at the frozen food processing plant is even lower, approximately one-third of the price of fresh beef. Jiang Muyun decided to buy more and planned to make her own braised beef and beef rolls.


    She has a typical Chinese palate and isn''t particularly interested in steak. When it comes to eating beef, she usually enjoys it in the form of hot pot sliced beef, braised or stewed beef, or beef skewers. Occasionally, she might stir-fry some beef slices as well.


    Similarly, lamb is mostly consumed during hot pot or barbecue sessions.


    Therefore, her demand for beef and lamb is mainly focused on frozen meat and semi-finished products.


    Jiang Muyun also bought fifty boxes of chicken wings.


    Originally, she was planning to buy a hundred boxes, but after seeing the price of chicken wingtips next door, she decisively allocated fifty boxes to chicken wingtips.


    She also ordered fifty boxes each of fried semi-finished products like Milan shrimp cakes, taro sweet potato balls, and cod fillets from the food factory.


    These items, in addition to being consumed by Jiang Muyun herself, also serve as a luxury food reserve.


    In her previous life, Jiang Muyun had heard of a son of heaven who, while searching for food, accidentally discovered a partially thawed frozen warehouse. Not only did he obtain several power generators, but also found a significant amount of frozen food.


    He was incredibly fortunate because there happened to be an official organization nearby.


    He quickly reported the address of the frozen warehouse to the authorities, and without any hesitation, he handed over all the generators as well.


    Afterward, under the protection of the authorities, the food in the frozen warehouse was auctioned off. The proceeds from the auction were split evenly between the individual and the authorities, allowing them to transition from the impoverished class to the middle class in one leap.


    Later on, the survivors developed a habit of digging wherever they went, which resulted in the collapse of many ruins and the deaths of numerous individuals.


    The price of frozen meat was surprisingly cheap, so Jiang Muyun used the saved money to buy some "junk food".


    Among the semi-prepared skewers, besides various types of bean products, Jiang Muyun only bought marinated beef and lamb skewers, as well as pork tenderloin skewers.


    There were also various types of hot pot meatballs, scattered together, totaling over 500 catties.


    Taking inspiration from the precedent of the clothing factory, Jiang Muyun had a clever idea and casually asked if there were any defective products for sale, regardless of the type.


    Jiang Muyun''s attitude was clear: "I''ve already bought everything I need, so if you have any defective products, I''ll consider buying them as well. If not, then never mind."


    The person in charge hesitated for a moment and said that there was indeed a batch available.


    The products they produce are all frozen goods, and the longer they are stored, the less valuable they become.


    If Jiang Muyun wants to return the regular goods and exchange them for defective products, the person in charge will definitely not tell her about this batch of goods.


    But now it is an additional sale, which is equivalent to making an extra profit. The person in charge is still very willing to do it.


    Jiang Muyun looked at them, and they were mostly various types of meat rolls and fried snacks that had been pressed at the corners.


    Some of the meat rolls were crushed, but it didn''t affect their edibility, just their appearance. Brands wouldn''t accept them, and there would definitely be no one willing to buy them in supermarkets. Supermarkets wouldn''t stock these types of products that could only be sold at a steep discount.


    There are also some products in good condition inside, but the manufacturer is too lazy to mobilize manpower to sort them slowly, so they simply treat the entire batch as defective products.


    Jiang Muyun directly purchased the entire batch of defective products.


    Inside, there were not only a large quantity of beef and mutton rolls but also a considerable amount of quail and fish rolls.


    Frozen meat is indeed much cheaper than fresh meat, and the meat rolls are also a pleasant surprise. To reward herself, Jiang Muyun decided to buy two fresh pigs on her way back.


    Two tons of pork may seem like a lot, but when you calculate it, it''s only equivalent to four adult pigs. Coupled with the four freshly slaughtered pigs she bought earlier in the West Market, Jiang Muyun''s pork reserves amount to approximately six tons.


    Compared to other meats, Jiang Muyun often eats pork.


    What braised pork, steamed pork with rice flour, crispy roasted pork, big pork buns, soup-filled pork dumplings, pan-fried pork dumplings¡ªevery single one of them is Jiang Muyun''s favorite.


    As the main type of meat for her in the coming decades, Jiang Muyun naturally wants to stock up more if her wallet allows it.


    Jiang Muyun has bought almost all the life-saving food supplies, so she needs to buy some that can save lives next.


    Jiang Muyun drove her van directly to the small pharmaceutical factory she had set her sights on.


    The pharmaceutical factory was some distance away from the food factory. On the way there, Jiang Muyun passed by a snack street and couldn''t resist the enticing aroma that filled the air, even through the car windows.


    Feeling that she had just made a big profit, Jiang Muyun indulgently ordered a plate of fried squid and rice cakes for lunch, which cost thirty yuan. She also accompanied it with a glass of sweet fermented rice wine.


    Chewing on the flavorful and fragrant rice cake, Jiang Muyun couldn''t help but feel that the peaceful and prosperous era is really good.


    How nice would it be if those ten years of the apocalypse were just her own dream?


    She finished the entire plate of fried squid and rice cakes, not leaving behind even a single piece of celery stem.


    She carried the half-filled cup of sweet fermented rice wine and went to the shop to have it refilled with water, then she downed the entire glass in one gulp.


    Jiang Muyun patted her stomach and drove her tattered car toward the pharmaceutical factory.


    As a reincarnated person, she couldn''t continue using cotton thread to stitch her wounds, right?


    She, Jiang Muyun, must live a life where she can use medical dressings when injured, and change them three times a day!


    ***


    1. Huoxiang Zhengqi Shui (simplified Chinese: Þ½ÏãÕýÆøË®; traditional Chinese: Þ½ÏãÕýšâË®) is a liquid herbal formula used in Traditional Chinese medicine to "induce diaphoresis and clear away summer-heat, to resolve damp and regulate the function of the spleen and stomach". It tastes bitter and pungent.


    ***


    Actually, frozen meat is sold by specialized manufacturers, but specifically highlighting it feels a bit excessive (resting chin on hands).

 CH 11

    The saying that has been passed down for thousands of years: after a great calamity, there will inevitably be a severe epidemic, can be said to be a fact that has been verified with countless lives.


    How many plagues and how many different viruses were raging after the apocalypse?


    As a witness to the apocalypse, Jiang Muyun cannot provide an answer.


    In her previous life, she wandered alone for a long time, and besides wanting to go home, the never-ending epidemics were also one of the reasons.


    Jiang Muyun ordered drugs this time, and the item she bought the most was medical-grade alcohol.


    A 1-liter bottle of medical-grade alcohol, calculated by Jiang Muyun based on the amount of disinfectant used in the early stages of the post-apocalyptic period, she estimated that she would need to disinfect the entire house three times a day, the corridors three times a day, and perform a full-body disinfection each time she went out. With these usage requirements in mind, one bottle of medical-grade alcohol would last approximately a week. This calculation also included the disinfectant water used along with alcohol when disinfecting the corridor.


    The main reason she didn''t use disinfectant water for household disinfection was that the commonly available disinfectant water on the market had a strong smell. Jiang Muyun was afraid that by constantly smelling the disinfectant water, instead of driving away the epidemic, she would end up driving herself away.


    The wholesale price of alcohol turned out to be surprisingly cheap. The price of a small bottle of alcohol spray in the pharmacy could buy a whole barrel here.


    Adhering to the principle of buying more rather than less, Jiang Muyun spent all the alcohol budget.


    Jiang Muyun ordered a box of 12 bottles containing 5 liters of 95% disinfectant alcohol.


    She also ordered five boxes of 2.5 liters bottles of 75% medical alcohol.


    For items like potassium permanganate tablets, erythromycin ointment, burn ointment, frostbite ointment, bone-setting lotion, and Huoxiang Zhengqi water, Jiang Muyun didn''t need a lot, but the manufacturers couldn''t sell them individually, so she ordered a box of each.


    She bought two boxes of radiation-resistant medication, just in case.


    Hydrogen peroxide and iodine are also purchased in the largest packaging, with two boxes each.


    Five boxes each of Yunnan Baiyao powder and quick-acting hemostatic spray.


    As for the medical dressings and gauze bandages that were estimated to be used the most, Jiang Muyun only ordered ten cases.


    These were all essential medical supplies that would continue to be produced in the later stages of the apocalypse. Jiang Muyun just needed to ensure that she had enough for the early and middle stages of the apocalypse, and she could acquire more supplies through bartering in the later stages.


    Jiang Muyun wanted to save money for other valuable but scarce items in the apocalypse.


    For example, anti-inflammatory drugs.


    It''s not that there aren''t any bases capable of restoring the production line for anti-inflammatory drugs, but the demand for them was too high.


    Ordinary people living in the apocalypse get injured almost every day.


    When searching for food, doing hard labor, or even just sleeping at home doing nothing, they might get bitten by poisonous insects and need to open the wound and squeeze out the venom.


    When clean water is scarce, any small wound carries the risk of infection.


    Even the top elites that Jiang Muyun has encountered cannot escape bleeding from cracked skin during the dry season.


    Like the spendthrift Jiang Muyun had met before, who was able to give up a bucket of water for her to take a bath in exchange for favors, she had only seen one in ten years.


    Therefore, Jiang Muyun bought various types of anti-inflammatory drugs while carefully sticking to her budget limit.


    She also purchased a box of commonly used stomach medicine and anti-diarrheal medicine.


    Jiang Muyun thought for a moment and bought a box of high-efficiency fever-reducing medicine and cold medicine.


    Although she didn''t know if they would be useful.


    She felt that after the apocalypse, her physical fitness skyrocketed and her resistance was quite reliable. Ordinary colds and fevers were rare, mostly caused by wound infections.


    For the other people Jiang Muyun had encountered, when they had a fever, they were usually taken to the incinerator for collective cremation, as conventional medications hardly had any effect.


    There was no other way. The environment was extremely harsh, and getting over a cold relied mostly on self-recovery. If you relied on medication to recover, by the time you healed, another wave of illness would come.


    Buying fever-reducing medicine was for psychological comfort, while cold medicine was for preventive purposes.


    Compared to these two, what Jiang Muyun truly needed were painkillers.


    Jiang Muyun directly bought two large boxes. Even if she took one pill per day, she could keep taking them in her next life.


    And then there were deworming pills.


    It was rare to see adults taking deworming pills, but Jiang Muyun bought five boxes at once.


    After urban development and the improvement of hygiene conditions, few people would buy these anymore.


    The last time Jiang Muyun took deworming medicine, she was still in the orphanage.


    But obviously, in the apocalypse, there wouldn''t be the same level of hygiene.


    Not only did it not exist, but it was even worse.


    The insect race was giving birth to new species every day. Occasionally, when the younger ones grew up, they could cause a large-scale insect epidemic and harvest the lives of bipeds in large numbers.


    Seeing snake medicine in the pharmaceutical factory, Jiang Muyun also ordered a box.


    Other venomous creatures were generally small in size, making it difficult for them to cause harm when proper physical protection is in place. Even if they manage to inflict injuries, they are not usually fatal. Generally, it is sufficient to quickly squeeze out the venomous blood to deal with such cases.


    But snakes are different.


    In her previous life, Jiang Muyun held onto a piece of wood and drifted in the floodwaters. Suddenly, she inexplicably noticed that the splashes ahead had become colorful.


    Then she was forced to face a life-or-death situation with a group of snakes.


    If any of those snakes had a fierce temper, she would have probably been reborn years earlier.


    There is also realgar powder, and Jiang Muyun ordered 200 catties of it.


    This stuff was excellent in driving away insects and snakes. With them, during the insect disaster, Jiang Muyun could at least avoid a hundred venomous wounds.


    This pharmaceutical factory seemed to have a traditional Chinese medicine production line, and Jiang Muyun saw various kinds of medicated plasters on the product list.


    In her previous life, Jiang Muyun also scavenged some from ruins and found that each kind of medicated plaster worked quite well.


    Although she had a few troublesome joint and muscle pain every day, and a small amount of medicated plaster was not enough, but in this lifetime, she wouldn''t have to travel long distances! Moreover, with the prolonged rainy season in the apocalypse, it was necessary to prevent rheumatism, right?


    Jiang Muyun chose the cheapest one and bought ten large boxes.


    She believed in the wisdom of her ancestors, and that the effectiveness of medicine would never be discounted based on its price.


    As for other rarely used medicines, even prescription drugs, Jiang Muyun planned to participate in zero-cost acquisitions later, depending on the situation.


    For the final medical budget, Jiang Muyun contributed it all to various nutritional supplements.


    The quantity of goods purchased by Jiang Muyun was considered small by the manufacturer.


    Fortunately, Jiang Muyun had a plan in mind and specifically chose a small pharmaceutical factory. Even though the quantity of items she purchased was not large, the variety was considerable, and the supplier agreed to deliver the goods.


    If she had chosen a larger-scale pharmaceutical factory, they probably wouldn''t have accepted such fragmented orders.


    If that pharmaceutical factory was also exclusively serving a certain pharmaceutical company, Jiang Muyun would have likely been turned away.


    But it didn''t matter. She was poor and thick-skinned, willing to stick to the bottom line of the pharmaceutical factories to make her purchases.


    Only those who had seen the factory''s wholesale prices would know how lucrative the pharmaceutical industry was.


    Take Paracetamol tablets, for example. A bottle of 100 tablets could alleviate symptoms of cold, fever, headache, and even provide pain relief.


    If you didn''t specify a brand and purchased online, you could find them for as little as five yuan per bottle. However, if you went to a pharmacy, most of them would cost twenty yuan for a package of eight tablets.


    The wholesale price offered by the pharmaceutical factory to Jiang Muyun is only three yuan per bottle, which is incredibly cheap.


    Whether it was a pharmaceutical company or a government-supported laboratory, during the initial stages of drug development, the funds burned through billions. With small profit margins, it was unlikely that capitalists would be willing to invest.


    As long as she could spend the least amount of money to acquire the most supplies, Jiang Muyun didn''t care whether the staff was enthusiastic or not.


    Faced with the helpless gaze of the person in charge of the pharmaceutical factory, Jiang Muyun walked out of the door refreshed and rushed towards her next destination.


    Due to the fact that the prices of bottled water at the water station are basically unified throughout the province, Jiang Muyun did not bother to inquire about prices everywhere.


    She took out her phone and directly checked the map to find the largest water station in her city.


    The water station had various brands of bottled water, ranging from thirty yuan to eight yuan per barrel, all from well-known big brands. If brand wasn''t a concern, there was a new brand being promoted on sale for six yuan per barrel.


    Based on the average daily water intake of 1.5 liters per adult, thirty thousand liters of drinking water, or roughly thirty metric tons, would be enough for her lifetime.


    To be safe, Jiang Muyun decided to order fifty metric tons of drinking water.


    After roughly calculating the price, she took out her phone and checked the brand that cost six yuan per barrel.


    After confirming that it was a new brand launched by a large corporation, Jiang Muyun decisively chose the cheapest option.


    If the water was delivered in batches, regardless of the brand, the water station offered three free barrels for every twenty barrels.


    Since Jiang Muyun was buying in bulk and the quantity was considerable, the water station gave her a discount of five free barrels for every twenty barrels.


    It''s like giving her a direct 20% discount.


    Of course, this discount only applies to the water itself, not the barrels used to contain it.


    Jiang Muyun spent more than half of the money ordering bottled water to buy the barrels.


    After paying, Jiang Muyun touched her chest and reassured herself that once her water storage tanks arrived, she would pour all the bottled water into the tanks and return the empty barrels to the water station, earning back some money.


    While she could still buy things with money, she wouldn''t miss the opportunity to save some effort and money.


    Fifty metric tons of drinking water could be immediately dispatched by the water station. Since the loading and unloading equipment was available.


    Jiang Muyun drove directly to the warehouse along with the water delivery truck.


    The water delivery truck is equipped with automatic loading and unloading, but the warehouse door is not large enough for heavy trucks to enter, so they had to try to unload the water at the warehouse entrance. Unfortunately, a significant portion of the water couldn''t be directly placed inside the warehouse.


    Fortunately, Jiang Muyun was strong and, with the help of the two water station workers, the water was quickly transported.


    She effortlessly carried one huge barrel of water in each hand, impressing the two workers.


    Taking advantage of the situation, Jiang Muyun started chatting with them about her father''s educational philosophy, leaving the two workers in admiration of her fortunate father.


    The two water station workers, both in their thirties or forties, had children around the same age as Jiang Muyun. One of them sighed and shared that his daughter was going through a rebellious phase and constantly confronting adults for anything.


    The three of them engaged in a lively discussion about parent-child communication issues. Just as it coincided with mealtime, Jiang Muyun decided to treat the workers to a meal at a nearby small restaurant.


    Since they all had to drive, they could only drink Sprite. After a few cups of Sprite, Jiang Muyun obtained the phone numbers of the two workers.


    Before parting ways, the two workers patted Jiang Muyun on the shoulder, calling her "niece" and telling her they¡¯d follow her advice and communicate well with their own children when they returned. They also asked her to remember to call them for help when returning the empty barrels to the water station, or else they would think she was despising them, the two old uncles.


    Jiang Muyun nodded repeatedly and took the opportunity to remind the worker, whose daughter was going through a rebellious phase, not to rush things with his child when he returned home.


    Fortunately, she had developed a friendly relationship with these two workers. Otherwise, moving these hundreds of large empty barrels would not only be physically demanding but also take up a lot of space. If Jiang Muyun had to call a special truck to transport them, the expenses would not be small.


    As soon as the workers left, she went to a tobacco and liquor store to buy two bottles of alcohol.


    When seeking help from others, one should always show the right attitude.


    Giving a couple hundred yuan as a token of gratitude, only to find out two months later, they wouldn''t be able to afford even a cabbage. It would be more practical to exchange it for cigarettes and alcohol instead.


    Both of these workers were primarily truck drivers, and they usually refrained from drinking. If the alcohol was given, it was highly likely it¡¯ll be saved for after the apocalypse.


    After finishing the meal, Jiang Muyun''s socks were also delivered.


    Once the socks were organized, Jiang Muyun still had to go and pick up her packages.


    Among the items Jiang Muyun ordered online, there were quite a few large and difficult-to-carry ones. The delivery person explained that they couldn''t immediately deliver them to her doorstep due to lack of space. So, after asking her, some of the packages were sent to the local post office, while others were placed at the transit station in her district.


    She drove her van to pick them up one by one. After each load, she would return to the warehouse, unload the items, and put them in her space.


    Back and forth, she made more than ten trips. By the time she finished receiving most of her packages, the lady at the convenience store near the intersection had also become familiar with her van.


    When Jiang Muyun put everything in her space and got off the van to buy a bottle of cold water, the aunt couldn''t help but ask her what she was doing.


    Jiang Muyun unscrewed the water bottle and took a sip without blinking. "I''m a student at the school over there, and we''re having military training recently. I''m responsible for buying water for the freshmen."


    She also complained about her classmates playing games all day and leaving all the work to her alone.


    The auntie listened and cursed games with a shared hatred.


    Jiang Muyun smiled at the auntie and waved before turning back to her van and taking out a mirror.


    Fortunately, the quality of the cosmetics she bought was poor. After a whole day of smearing them on her face, they had already smudged and lost their shape.


    Jiang Muyun grabbed a wet wipe and wiped her face, instantly transforming from a punk senior sister to an innocent junior sister.


    Jiang Muyun decided to keep a bottle of water in the car from now on and not dare to get off again.


    She only wanted people to know that there was a vehicle shuttling back and forth for transportation at this warehouse, rather than remembering what the person shuttling looked like.