Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 385: Tickets to Mount Everest

After learning that the base was to be relocated, Gu Pan realized that many preparations had already been underway.

For example, at the hospital, a lot of equipment had already been moved to the main base. Each base would first converge there, then set out together. With more people, more mechanical equipment, and more protection, they could be safer.

That’s why their local hospital was running low on medical devices. Outsiders didn’t know this, but now Gu Pan knew.

Many things couldn’t be disclosed, after all, this was for the future of more people. Only a portion had to be sacrificed.

The base’s vehicles and tanks, too, many of which had been sent out on missions and hadn’t returned, had actually been relocated.

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng now felt brave enough to hold a meeting with their teammates to discuss the matter.

In the afternoon, Gu Pan asked Cheng Yang to go out and inform those at work to come back in the evening, as there was something important.

In the evening, the neighbors all gathered. Lu Ruisheng arranged for Chen Lang to guard the back and Meng Meng to watch the front door. Then they started the meeting.

Gu Pan disclosed the relocation to Mount Everest: "In one month, the base will begin a secret move to Mount Everest. However, not everyone will go. You need a ticket or must be specially talented, and you can’t bring family."

Feng Zhekai asked, "Among us here, do we have any special talents?"

Lu Ruisheng nodded, "Yes, Panpan and I have made significant contributions to the base before, so we have tickets. Lanlan holds a special position and is a specialized talent, she has a ticket. Dr. Feng, being a surgeon, has privileges, and Teacher Duan is considered a technical talent. We need to figure out the rest ourselves."

After he finished, he quickly added, "We currently have four tickets. So, counting them, we’re short by three, but it’s not a big problem. There’s still time, and tickets can be obtained. Today is just a heads-up that we will be relocating but not in the first batch. My father will be the last to leave, so we’ve decided to go with the last group. This might be more dangerous, and we are now discussing whether we should move together or if some should go ahead first."

Squad Leader Fang spoke up directly, "Tickets are so hard to get, and the spots are limited. As someone who can no longer contribute to the future survival of humanity, I won’t go to Mount Everest. I’ll stay here and guard No.7 Base."

Fang Lanlan naturally disagreed, "Dad, I’ve already heard about this. I’ll find a way to get a ticket."

Chen Lang also spoke, "Then I won’t go, I—"

Gu Pan added, "We are one unit; no one should fall behind. Tickets are not an issue. We have plenty of supplies; if it comes down to it, we can exchange supplies for tickets. Rest assured, everyone will be able to go. Today’s meeting is to discuss whether we go separately or together."

Everyone knew that money and supplies could still solve many problems, even when the relocation spots were limited. There was always some flexibility, and some people could obtain Mount Everest tickets through various means. They were not worried about not getting them, knowing if there was a loophole, they could exploit it.

Chen Shaonan was the first to speak up, "Let’s go together. We’re safer when we’re all together, and if we separate, we’ll only worry about each other."

Lu Xuerong also said, "I think so too. Let’s go together, sharing life and death."

This statement, "sharing life and death," resonated with everyone, and they all resolved to go together.

They agreed to stick together from now on. If the unit had orders for some to go ahead, they would try to shift to the last batch wherever possible, to keep everyone at ease.

After discussing these issues, everyone felt more at ease, and they started to talk about the changes at the base in recent times. Previously unaware of the relocation, they now saw signs everywhere.

But as the conversation went on, it also touched on some people they knew. For instance, it was uncertain whether Wang Lijuan, Qin Qianqian, and Chen Fengzhou, who couldn’t bring family and only the most valuable were kept, would go. Nobody knew.

Perhaps Qin Jun might be able to get one or two tickets, but the chances of taking everyone were slim.

Chen Lang felt dejected, "I was encouraging him, telling him that even with a disability, he could still contribute to humanity. All those words ultimately meant nothing."

Gu Pan looked at Chen Lang, "You weren’t wrong. If it were peacetime, that would be an inspiring story. But in the apocalypse, no one can predict the outcome. You can’t blame yourself or anyone else."

Lu Ruisheng thought about these matters and brought up a concern, "Today’s also about reminding everyone to be careful. If this news gets out, it will cause panic. Those with tickets or who might get tickets will become targets. We’re the first to know, so we must be the first to prepare."

Everyone understood this. For the moment, few knew about the plan, so it was safe. But as soon as it became common knowledge, or the first wave started relocating, unrest would be inevitable—something they would have to face in the future.

Guo Gang proposed, "I’ll organize patrols. Those of us who are not working will take turns to ensure our safety."

Everyone agreed with this decision.

The next day, they started planting more sweet potatoes, aiming to dry and grind them into flour before they left, to take on the road.

They also wanted to dry some of the Protein Worms distributed by the base.

The quails would hatch in a few days. If it was inconvenient to take them on the road, or if they could exchange them with the base for a ticket, solving even one would be worthwhile.

Their objectives were simple now: secure tickets and store food.

Gu Pan told them there was more food outside, that she had stored it well, without any spoilage, assuring everyone it was there when needed.

Many had their questions, being in an apocalypse and seeing so many disasters, they wondered how these supplies remained unspoiled?

But no one asked because they trusted Gu Pan. She had the skills to help everyone survive. If they pried too much, it would be heartless of them.

Perhaps they all felt Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng were different from ordinary people, but they chose to trust, not to doubt, and did not ask further.

Finally, the quails hatched—a total of twelve, a much higher hatch rate than the base’s second generation because Gu Pan and her group fed them better. The base’s food was less nutritious than what they provided.

Speaking of which, many people at the base ate nutrition-poor food. No wonder women were afraid to become pregnant, or even if they dared, there were few conditions and capabilities for childbirth. Most women had stopped menstruating.

For the time being, there was no solution, and they could only pray the apocalypse would end soon. Maybe under normal conditions, the body’s self-regulation might recover a bit.

Gu Pan handed over the quails to Guo Gang, instructing him to go find Li Shukang with those quails.

After all, this matter had to be handled away from Lu Jianguo, lest anyone accused them of favoritism.

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