The sharp-mouthed monkey crossed out the materials beyond its ability, saying, “The rest can be gathered, but it will take time.” 

Jiang Ning asked, “How long?” 

“About five days,” the sharp-mouthed monkey said with a lion’s mouth wide open. “After extreme cold and extreme heat, many things are not easy to find, and the prices are not cheap. At least 1000 kilograms of potatoes are needed.” 

1000 kilograms of potatoes? Jiang Ning almost burst out laughing. 

After some haggling back and forth, Jiang Ning, feeling hot and bothered, finally settled for 500 kilograms of potatoes. 

They arranged to meet at the trading location. She rode the mountain bikes she earned from Zhong Ping and hurried home to avoid the summer heat. 

As night fell, Jiang Ning received a walkie-talkie message from Huo Yishen, asking her to come to the parking lot. 

The Hummer war vehicle was finally repaired. 

With the dismantled parts reinstalled and a few parts acquired from the club exchanged, the brand-new Hummer reappeared. 

To be honest, she used to covet this car a lot. 

But thinking about the super off-road car that’s currently stored in her space, Jiang Ning remained calm and composed, although she was still excited inside. 

This guy, Huo Yishen, had some skills. He was proficient in everything from killing to arson, and he was even a master at fixing cars. Jiang Ning was particularly curious about him. “What else can you do?” 

In the pitch-black parking lot, he even turned off the flashlight and then hugged Jiang Ning. “Guess.” 

In the pitch-black darkness, Jiang Ning let him hold her, and she could clearly smell the sweat emanating from him. 

It didn’t smell bad; instead, it felt reassuring. Unlike before, it seemed like she was floating in the air. 
 

Jiang Ning didn’t guess. She waited for him to surprise her. 

With nobody in the parking lot and the darkness, she took the opportunity to store the Hummer in her space. 

The next day, Lu Yu stood in the parking lot with a puzzled expression. “Brother Shen, where’s your car?” 

Huo Yishen looked calm. “I was afraid that someone would be jealous and cause damage, so I drove it to another place and hid it.” 

“Brother Shen thinks of everything.” 

On another new day, they continued working. 

After spending a few days, Huo Yishen, with two apprentices, managed to piece together two off-road vehicles through various means. 

Some parts were dismantled, and some were replaced by Jiang Ning from “outside,”  offsetting the cost of the three’s medical supplies. 

Being watched in the parking lot every day was nothing out of the ordinary. 

But Huo Yishen wasn’t someone to be trifled with. He had long sensed someone watching in the shadows, so he signaled to Zhang Chao and Lu Yu. 

“What, the engine won’t work, and we need to find another one? How much will that cost?” 

“Half a month? Isn’t that too long?” 

A few simple yet crucial parts were not installed, but it wouldn’t hurt to install them on the day of departure. 

In the depths of the night, Huo Yishen drove the Hummer and took Jiang Ning to the trading location to collect the goods. 

This was the second time Jiang Ning had ridden in his car. 

The first time was when a typhoon was approaching, and he gave her a ride along the way. 

Now, due to various circumstances, they ended up together. 

Thinking about it, it all seemed surreal. 

Huo Yishen drove attentively. “What are you smiling about?” 

Jiang Ning quietly looked at the night outside the window, feeling as if she were in a dream. “Nothing.” 

Arriving at the secluded trading location, the sharp-mouthed monkey saw the Hummer and drooled. 

Now, being able to get such a car and afford to drive it was definitely not something an ordinary person could do. It was awesome. A big customer! 

Just as she said, she wasn’t an ordinary person; she was good at everything, but the only thing is that she’s stingy and fond of tricking people. 

Hand in hand, they exchanged goods for potatoes. 

Driving the car to a remote, uninhabited corner, they stored it away in the dense night. 

With flashlights in hand, they walked back to the neighborhood holding hands. 

Halfway there, someone came out unexpectedly and said, “Robbery!” 

The atmosphere was disrupted. Huo Yishen kicked him away and leisurely walked with Jiang Ning. 

Back on the 18th floor, Jiang Ning brought out some surplus items from the space, including more than 20 packs of sanitary pads and 40 pieces of salted fish. 

The fish were originally caught from the reservoir. She specially selects plump and delicious grass carp, which were made into heavily salted fish, dried until they were stiff, and sealed to preserve them for a long time. 

In addition, there were also 20 packs of salt. 

If you sweat a lot in extreme heat, you need to replenish salt in time; otherwise, your body will not be able to bear it. 

She opened the walkie-talkie and asked Zhang Chao and Lu Yu to come over and help with the packing. 

Coincidentally, they were also packing up over there, and they would be leaving in the next couple of days. 

Looking at the large pile of supplies, Lu Yu, who had always been carefree, couldn’t stop tears from falling. “Anning, are you really not coming with us?” 

Parting ways eventually comes, and everyone has their own chosen path. 

Jiang Ning invited them to sit down. “The seeds we collected from the office building back then, apart from vegetable seeds, are of no use. How do you guys want to divide them?” 

Zhang Chao spoke up. “Seeds are precious, but the three of us don’t know how to plant them. Giving them to us would be a waste. Besides, Brother Shen helped us fix two cars, which can’t be replaced no matter how many supplies we have.” 

In unanimous agreement, 1803 decided to leave the seeds to Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen. 

The two of them smiled somewhat nostalgically. “Anning, when you harvest rice and wheat someday, we’ll come over with Lu Yu to ask for food.” 

Jiang Ning took a deep breath. “Okay, I’ll wait for you guys.” 

In addition to the seeds, Zhang Chao also left something behind. 

He was thinking in the long term. Although it was only more than 300 kilometers to Huicheng, there were many dangers on the road. 

During this time, there had been people heading to the base one after another, but many of them were robbed midway, including survivors from the upper class who were driving. 

Not only were their cars and food stolen, but they were also beaten and injured, stumbling all the way back to Fengchen. Not to mention their shoes were worn out, and they had several blisters on their feet. 

After discussing with Lu Yu and Zheng Weili, Zhang Chao decided to leave one-third of the food and medicine. 

If they were also robbed, this would be their last resort. 

Jiang Ning was shocked. “You want to leave it to me for safekeeping?” 

Zhang Chao nodded. It would be best if they could safely reach Huichen. They could come back to retrieve the food and medicine later. 

Even if they didn’t have the chance, with Jiang Ning’s care over the past two years and the survival skills taught by Huo Yishen, these supplies would not be wasted on them. 

Jiang Ning didn’t refuse. “Okay, since you trust me, I’ll keep them for you. Come back anytime you need them.” 

These guys finally learned to plan for the long term and make preparations. 

Rather than picking a date, it was better to seize the opportunity. Besides, there were still people lurking in the dark, waiting to sabotage the repaired cars. 

It’s better to seize the day than to wait and risk and attract those wolves lurking in the shadow to ambush them. 

The three of them packed up overnight, carrying 100 kilograms of rice and over 100 kilograms of sealed dog food. 

Dog food had a long shelf life and was resistant to hunger, making it the perfect emergency food. 

Moreover, if they didn’t come back, they could still be eaten by Coke. 

Jiang Ning brought out several pounds of vegetable seeds from the room. “Rice and wheat seeds are difficult to plant, but vegetables are easier. You can exchange them for entry into the base later or plant them yourselves.” 

The seeds were leftover vegetable seeds from the Black Soil Garden, which she couldn’t finish eating. Those obtained from some high school science had too much scientific value, and she never worried about not having enough vegetables to eat, so she hardly touched them. 

Zhang Chao and the others hesitated, but ultimately accepted them. 

Coke, sensing the impending separation, whimpered in his mouth. 

Doudou hugged them goodbye, looking up with reluctance. “When will you come back, brother and sister?” 

Having spent nearly two years together, Lu Yu liked this cute child. Suppressing a hint of sourness, he raised his head slightly. “While we’re away, remember to listen to Anning and Brother Shen.” 

Doudou nodded obediently. “Okay.” 

Perhaps the child didn’t understand, but adults all knew what separation meant. 

The three of them hugged Jiang Ning in turn. “Anning, take care.” 

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