Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 157 - Go Find the Cruise
Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Go Find the Cruise
Chapter 157 -157: Go Find the Cruise
After a long tour, the two returned to the place where they were making their IDs, with half an hour to spare, so they decided to wait there to avoid going out and missing something important due to a lengthy absence.
The staff glanced at them a few times but did not speak to them again, continuing with their work.
Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng noticed that here, regardless of the position, everyone needed to make new cards and record their fingerprints. This was likely a secondary confirmation and protection of identities by the base, as, after the apocalypse, appearances had drastically changed, and without internet, it was hard to verify if an ID card truly belonged to the holder.
But getting another ID card made at the base meant their identity within the base was absolutely authentic, verified with fingerprints, ensuring the base’s security.
After a while, the cards were ready, and the staff called them over to collect them.
Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng picked up their cards and thanked the staff.
Holding the cards, they realized that the place was still advanced, guessing that the base had brought many high-tech resources with them. However, due to limited energy and materials, not everything could utilize such high-end technology, only essential matters.
At that moment, both also realized that the profession of scavenging was actually highly regarded by the upper echelons of the base, as venturing out was the only way to find valuable resources. How else could the base develop?
They knew that the base’s scavenging army was out there, searching for these scarce resources. Where else could such large machines and equipment come from?
It seemed that the profession of scavenging might be more beneficial to them than they had thought.
Of course, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng couldn’t talk about these things outside; holding their cards, they headed home for lunch as it was already lunchtime.
The base did not provide meals, so the roads were crowded with people at this time; many who lived nearby went home for lunch, and those living farther might take packed food, but if they had time, they’d also stroll through the commercial area nearby.
Gu Pan and his wife returned to the entrance of their building, where the atmosphere buzzed with activity.
They climbed up to the fourth floor and walked along the corridor towards their apartment.
Not far ahead, a door opened and a woman in her fifties, dressed in a blue and white checked jacket, stepped out.
The woman looked momentarily surprised at seeing unfamiliar faces, then quickly approached with enthusiasm, asking, “Are you the new neighbors who moved into the apartment at the end?”
Gu Pan was surprised that this woman had such quick information, even knowing which apartment they lived in. This was no ordinary person.
She didn’t say much, just smiled and nodded, “Yes, we just moved in.”
The woman smiled and said, “I live at 405. I work at the vegetable greenhouse. From now on, we’re neighbors, so we should visit one another more often. I’m Zhang Ping; you can call me Aunt Zhang. Once you’ve settled in, come over to my place. I enjoy lively gatherings.”
In the base, there wasn’t a need to keep identities secret; many people wore work passes around their necks with their names visible.
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Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng were not very fond of bustling gatherings, let alone after the apocalypse when they preferred not to interact too closely with strangers, even within the secure confines of the base. Some caution was still necessary.
Yet they couldn’t appear too indifferent, so Gu Pan tactfully declined, “We just moved in and have quite a bit to sort out. We’ll come over and disturb you once we’re all settled.”
Aunt Zhang didn’t quite grasp Gu Pan’s intentions, “Alright, you get yourselves organized. If you need any help, just let me know. I get off work at five.”
Gu Pan could only say, “Thank you, Aunt Zhang, we’ll be heading back now.”
Aunt Zhang replied, “Sure, I need to head back to work quickly too; we’ll have plenty of time to get to know each other later.”
After saying their goodbyes to her, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng quickened their pace home.
Once home, they had an early lunch.
Because later, they planned to drive outside the base to explore; it was also a test to see how the card worked, whether it was convenient, and if there were any other requirements for entering and exiting. They were also anxious to sort out the cruise ship affairs in Binhai City; time was tight, and they had to hurry.
They only had this small truck now; it wasn’t feasible to conjure up another vehicle from nowhere, so they also planned to visit a car dealership after returning to sell the truck, otherwise it would be useless once the acid rain began.
Counting the days, the acid rain was due to start in just over a week. They hoped to leave today if possible and head straight to Bin City to secure the cruise ship, dealing with the rest upon their return.
Changing into suitable outfits for going out, they quickly drove to the base’s main gate. Upon arriving, someone inquired about their details, then swiped their card, and, confirming everything was correct, let them go. This was simpler than they had anticipated, and they didn’t even ask how long they’d be gone, suggesting that their profession had a high degree of freedom.
Once outside, seeing the people there, they felt quite emotional. Some were waiting for the three months to pass so they could get a temporary residence permit to enter. These people were filled with hope.
Others were just waiting for a chance. They didn’t meet the conditions to enter but hoped to find an opportunity here.
This area was unlike inside the base. Although there were iron barriers, it was still a mix of good and bad, so theft was not uncommon, though there were few robberies since it was the entrance to the base.
Seeing them coming out, many gathered around, eager to ask why they were leaving. Lu Ruisheng did not stop but honked the horn and drove straight through.
After leaving the crowd behind, they drove along the main road, moving farther from the base, and found a suitable place for a helicopter to take off. Gu Pan stored the truck in the Space and took out the helicopter.
Lu Ruisheng went up first to check that everything was okay before Gu Pan joined him.
This was Gu Pan’s first time in a helicopter, feeling a bit nervous. But having the Space meant that even if something really happened, they could just spend their remaining years there in the air. It wasn’t an unacceptable plan.
However, she trusted her husband more; his capabilities were not just talk. Seeing his untroubled expression, her heart steadied.
Lu Ruisheng had previously given Gu Pan flying lessons, and they had both done their homework thoroughly. Given that the distance wasn’t too far and they had been to Bin City several times before, they felt no pressure.
Gu Pan suddenly remembered the parachutes in the Space, prepared by Zhuang Jie in their supplies, so even if they were stranded mid-air, they would be okay; they had parachutes.
Once everything was ready, Lu Ruisheng started the helicopter, calculating that they had less than five hours until darkness. The estimated time to reach Bin City was five hours, which should just about be enough.
The helicopter’s normal speed was 300 kilometers per hour, but theirs being a military helicopter and flown by a former special forces pilot, a speed of 350 kilometers per hour was definitely manageable, even faster if needed.
This meant they might arrive a little ahead of schedule, definitely before darkness at Bin City.
They had previously thought the helicopter might only be used in an emergency like an earthquake. Yet, it was useful now, showing that whatever preparations they could make in advance were worth it.
