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However, there seemed to be quite a few things on the man’s motorboat. 

In these times, whoever has more supplies is safer. 

Taking advantage of the dim lighting, she placed her hands behind her back and took out her two waterproof backpacks from her space, and then rowed over. 

With that figure and height, there was no one else but 1801. Although he was wearing a raincoat and a mask, she could still recognize him at a glance. 

No wonder Doudou’s skin was so fair, turns out he’s been “shopping for free” every day. 

Being a same minded individual there was no need for awkwardness. 

1801 also recognized Jiang Ning, wearing a mask, and greeted her with a nod amidst the pouring rain. 

After securing the motorboat, he reached out to help. 

Jiang Ning didn’t hesitate, handing over the two waterproof backpacks and extending her hand for him to pull her up. Then, she carefully stored away the rubber boat. 

Without exchanging a word, they silently carried their bags upstairs. 

With 1801 having a lot of supplies, it would probably take several trips. Jiang Ning casually helped him carry two bags. 

Back on the 18th floor, they exchanged a decisive look before turning around. Jiang Ning quietly took out her keys and opened the door. 

After dropping off their things, Jiang Ning drank a bowl of hot ginger soup, changed out of her wet clothes, and quickly took a shower, drying her hair hastily. 

Outside, it was getting bright and 1801 had already finished moving his supplies. Jiang Ning wiped the water stains in the hallway. Then knocked on Zheng Weili’s door. 

The two of them thought they were being robbed and came out with knives. 

Jiang Ning handed over 2000 yuan, lowering her voice, “The typhoon has stopped. You should go out quietly as soon as possible and don’t let others find out. The supermarket on the slope of the university town has four floors. The terrain there is relatively high, so it might not have been completely flooded yet. 

I remember the owner’s family lives in the supermarket. They might open the doors for business. No matter how expensive it is, you must buy something that can last a long time.” 

When she came back, she deliberately passed by and saw the lights on in the supermarket, with several motorboats parked outside. 

This disaster was unexpected. Both supermarkets and wholesale markets were submerged by the flood, and there was a high possibility that even the national grain reserves in the city were flooded. 

Almost all of the food was underwater. Even if the military and government were willing to rescue, without the necessary supplies, there was nothing they could do. 

The situation outside quickly became chaotic, with looting and violence everywhere, all for the sake of survival. 

Jiang Ning remembered clearly that in her previous life, this supermarket was requisitioned by the government. It opened early, and implemented a purchase restriction, allowing those with cash to buy first. 

In the era of electronic payment, who still has the habit of using cash, and how many people will rush to withdraw cash before a typhoon? 

So, for those who couldn’t produce money but still wanted to survive, they could only resort to violence. 

The police were armed, but who would dare to shoot a hungry civilians? With only a few bullets, who would they shoot at? 

Everywhere was crowded with people, and they didn’t want to commit crimes. But with plenty of money only existing as numbers in their banks or payment apps. They couldn’t access it at all! 

Jiang Ning only received this news in the afternoon and swam to the supermarket with a plastic bucket, only to find everything looted and bloodstains everywhere on the ground and walls. 

Zheng Weili became alert, “Can the supermarket really open?” 

“I can’t be sure either, but it’s better than just waiting.” Jiang Ning urged, “You should go early. By the time they wake up and come to their senses, there won’t be anything left for you.” 

Zheng Weili woke up as if from a dream and quickly changed clothes before coming out with Lu Yu, “Anning, let’s go together.” 

“I still have a bag of rice at home, so I won’t go this time,” Jiang Ning found an excuse. “Besides, if we all leave, what if someone breaks in and steals everything? Spend all your money, and I’ll split what you buy with you.” 

“Yeah, let’s go quickly and come back quickly.” 

Zheng Weili was confused. Anning had already paid, so how could she ask her to go out again? “Consider it as money that I lent to you. If you buy something, we’ll split it in half.” 

“Bring something for self defense and stay safe.” 

With daylight approaching, Jiang Ning hurried the two downstairs. 

She had already warned them; how much they could get depended on their luck. 

Locking the door, Jiang Ning didn’t have time to rest. She began to organize the supplies in her space. 

The solar power battery boxes were all kept in the space, while the other components were moved to the large room in the apartment. 

She poured out a pile of supplies from the supermarket and removed the excessive packaging that took up space, and then sorted and organized them into large plastic bags or sealed paper boxes. 

Important supplies were placed in the inventory, while snacks and nonessential items were left in the apartment. This way, she could free up tens of cubic feet later. 

Jiang Ning transformed into a compression genius, she meticulously organize over a hundred cubic feet of valuable supplies. 

These supplies would last her for several lifetimes, but who knew what the future held? 

Being prepared for the worst was always a good idea. 

Even the RV wasn’t spared her frenzy. She organized a batch of essential items and filled up the remaining space inside. 

Time passed quickly, and before she knew it, it was past nine o’clock, and she felt that the area downstairs was particularly lively. 

The typhoon had stopped, but the rain has gotten heavier. 

With the threat reduced, the young people who could swim were crossing the flood and some are carrying buckets on their heads. While other are wearing life jackets, and others are carrying wooden boards. 

Fengcheng was the land of fish and rice in the south. Although industrial development had been rapid in recent decades, there were still many mulberry fishponds in the suburbs, with waterways crisscrossing everywhere. Many local villagers had wooden boats. 

Some people paddled their wooden boats into the community to find family members or relatives who had been missing for a long time. Some villagers even carried out the dragon boats from the ancestral hall and formed groups to find people or supplies. 

Rubber boats and motorboats were available but very rare. After all, it wasn’t a waterfront city. Who would keep such things at home for no reason? 

Jiang Ning seized the time and stood on the balcony to stare at the situation in the community, looking for Zheng Weili and Lu Yu from time to time. 

After about half an hour, the familiar color of the rubber boat appeared and it’s loaded with things. 

Just as she was about to go downstairs, several men suddenly swam out from Building 3 and headed straight for the rubber boat. 

Their movements were fast, but Zheng Weili and Lu Yu were not slow either. Lu Yu paddled desperately, while Zheng Weili raised the paddle and swung it towards their heads. 

Jiang Ning grabbed a knife and was about to go out, but at the same time, 1801’s door opened. 

Huo Yishen was dressed in casual clothes, his expression still indifferent. “I’ll go with you.” 

Both of them understood the principle of mutual dependence in adversity, knowing how many people had set their sights on the 18th floor. 

Jiang Ning didn’t refuse, and the two hurried downstairs. 

The water had already reached the fourth floor, and many people gathered at the stairwell and they are eager to find a way out. 

Watching Zheng Weili’s rubber boat approaching, especially with valuable supplies on board that could help people survive, the onlookers’ eyes were filled with resentment, anger, and even hatred. Some even showed signs of gloating as they watched the two being robbed…