Jiang Ning didn’t expect to meet an old acquaintance, Yang Jie, at the military base. 

Yang Jie came in from outside and was pleasantly surprised to see the two of them again. 

Jiang Ning was surprised, “You all came?” 

Yang Jie, though happy, looked a bit down, “No, just me and a few others.” 

Jiang Ning asked curiously, “What about Captain He and your father?”

 

“Captain He led the residents of Fengcheng to Jiacheng. My father and others were there, but we…” 

Parents who love their children will plan for them. 

Yang Weimin didn’t want to hold his son back, so he asked him to go to the military base. 

Not only him, but anyone who came from Aoyuan, who was young and good at fighting, was asked to go to the military base. 

The father and son have been dependent on each other for many years. Besides, his father is old, and it is still unknown how long he can survive in the raging natural disaster. 

Yang Jie disagreed, but Yang Weimin had made up his mind. If his son didn’t agree, he would refuse to leave Fengcheng and let the volcanic eruption bury him instead. 

After a painful choice, he finally agreed to his father’s request. 

As old acquaintances who have known each other for many years, Jiang Ning asked with concern, “Are you all okay during the relocation?” 

When Yang Jie recalls what happened during the relocation, it can be regarded as a blessing in disguise. But thinking about it now, he still feels scared. 

The group of satellites hit the Shijin Mountain too suddenly, and the official decision to evacuate was even more sudden. Most residents were very resistant, so the process of gathering and evacuating was very slow, and there were endless problems. It was not until around noon that they set off. Who knew that before they had gone far, Shijin Mountain erupted, and the relocation team had to speed up the process desperately. After walking for half a day, when they were about to leave Yuecheng in the evening, the volcanic ash had spread, and the team could only cover their mouths and noses and continue to move forward. 

Who knew that a sandstorm that occurs once in a century would suddenly blow? 

Since they were still in the city, the buildings slowed the sandstorm’s impact, and everyone took refuge indoors, so there weren’t many casualties. 

The sandstorm lasted several days and actually blew the volcanic ash into the Pacific Ocean. 

Then there was heavy rain next, but luckily there were no mudslides in the city, which meant they narrowly escaped three disasters. 

When the rain stopped, the large group of people continued to relocate. 

At the intersection of Huicheng, Yang Jie and the others say goodbye to their parents and endured the grief to go to the military base. 

Determined to fight until the end, they didn’t expect that several people would be lucky enough to pass the assessment and get the opportunity to enter the base, but the assessment for joining the army was too harsh, and they were all rejected. In order to survive, they could only accept the labor arrangement of the base. 

Leaving Aoyuan together, several young people were very united. With the points they had earned and the supplies they had saved over the years, they wanted to exchange them for an escape pod. 

Yang Jie came here today just to buy an escape pod. 

They want to survive, not only for themselves but also for their parent’s expectations. 

Thinking of his father giving him most of the supplies, Yang Jie didn’t dare to give up easily. 

He had to survive to honor his father and have a chance to reunite with him. 

Jiang Ning was touched. “One day, you will be reunited.” 

After exchanging pleasantries, Yang Jie hurried off to buy the escape pod. 

On the way back, Jiang Ning frowned slightly and then couldn’t help turning around. 

Huo Yishen was puzzled, “What’s wrong?” 

Jiang Ning looked around, “Why do I feel like someone is watching me?” 

Huo Yishen was aware of it, “With nine-digit points, it’s hard not to be watched.” 

“No,” Jiang Ning couldn’t explain it, but she had a very strange feeling anyway, that it wasn’t just the scavengers watching her. 

When she said that, Huo Yishen became alert, but he didn’t notice anything unusual. 

“Maybe I’m just being overly sensitive,” Jiang Ning said. 

Back in the independent courtyard, Huo Yishen began to study the submarine manual. 

This is a medium-sized submarine that can withstand storms in the deep sea. It also has a riveting function and several operating screens. In the face of irresistible disasters, it required two people to operate it proficiently. 

No one could guarantee that even in the face of a huge disaster, they wouldn’t be separated. Jiang Ning didn’t hesitate, “Since we’ll be taught how to use it, let’s bring Doudou and Coke along.” 

The dog enthusiastically barked, “Woof!” 

Huo Yishen read the manual several times, summarized the requirements and precautions, and then explained it verbally to them. 

The submarine was docked at a deep-sea pier, which was a military restricted area, and ordinary people couldn’t get close. 

So, they needed to make a reservation in advance, and someone from the military would come to pick them up. 

They got up early, had breakfast, packed some dry food, and set off with the dog. 

When they arrived at the gate of Area B, they waited for about ten minutes before a military off-road vehicle pulled up and the window slowly rolled down. 

Jiang Ning was surprised that it was the same soldier from last time. 

The soldier smiled and greeted, “Comrade Huo, Miss Jiang.” 

Huo Yishen was puzzled, “You came to pick us up?” 

The soldier explained, “Originally, the instructor from the Navy Submarine Department was supposed to pick you up. However, since you managed to find so many rare metals and solved an urgent problem for the military factory, the chief wanted to meet you to express his gratitude.” 

Jiang Ning frowned, “This was a transaction, and you’ve already converted it into points for us. There’s no need for thanks.” 

The soldier insisted, “Get in the car; I’m just following orders.” 

Fearing the worst, Jiang Ning’s good mood vanished. Why was it so hard to keep a low profile? 

In someone else’s territory, the chief also specifically asked to see them. What should they do?  

The two exchanged glances and reluctantly got into the chief’s car. 

As soon as the car started, Chen Yanfei walked out of Area A. 

Seeing Jiang Ning get into the military vehicle, her face went pale, and her head started buzzing. That was Gu Tinglin’s special car. He didn’t even come to the door, yet he was picking Jiang Ning up? 

Chen Yanfei’s heart was pounding. How could she be in the mood to go to work? She turned around and went back to find Song Yaling… 

Song Yaling was dressed appropriately. She was about to leave to meet Mrs. Gu and discuss her daughter’s marriage. She needed to settle the matter quickly, even if it meant arranging the marriage in a rush. 

The news of the plate collision was spreading like wildfire, and Gu Tinglin had devoted all his attention to work. He hadn’t been home for months and couldn’t be relied on in times of disaster. 

He dedicated his whole life to the country and didn’t even want a family. She had a bad feeling that Gu Tinglin might…really not care about her anymore. So, while the family was still together and she still had the title of the chief’s wife, she had to settle Yanfei’s marriage so that she could have a real way out. 

As soon as she went out, she almost bumped into her panicked daughter.  

Song Yaling frowned, “You’re the chief’s daughter. Can’t you be more composed when you’re out?”  

Chen Yanfei didn’t care about it at all. She quickly pulled her into the house and said anxiously, “Mom, Jiang Ning just got on Dad’s special car.” 

Song Yaling was shocked, “What did you say?” 

“Dad’s special car specially picked up Jiang Ning at the gate of the community and left directly.” 

Song Yaling was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses. “Don’t panic. She has only been at the base for a few days. How could she run into your father?” 

Chen Yanfei couldn’t stay calm. “He has always been so indifferent to us. Did he know the truth a long time ago?”