Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 395: Not So Many Bad People

It was estimated that it would take ten days to reach the main base, and about twenty-five days to travel to Mount Everest. Altogether, it would be over a month. Food for the journey had to be prepared by themselves, as the base wouldn’t provide any since they had already advised everyone to store up their own food reserves. Plus, those heading to Mount Everest generally had some supplies of their own.

The base’s food reserves were to be used only at Mount Everest since people had only started arriving there over the past two months, and it was still the construction period, so food was scarce.

Gu Pan had secretly distributed some compressed biscuits to her own people, so for more than a month, there was no pressure at all.

Moreover, even without the snacks Gu Pan had provided, they could have managed well, as they had also saved up plenty of food before the journey.

However, these little biscuits and drinks could keep everyone in a much better mood during the hurried journey.

After walking a distance, they saw over a dozen modified military trucks, the backs of which had been converted into rows of seats. Such vehicles were suitable for rough terrains. Those on board were ticket holders for Mount Everest, not specially talented individuals. Everyone there had managed to get their tickets on their own merits, and nobody would ask too many questions.

Chen Lang was the first to see Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng approaching and jogged over to greet them, "Brother, Sister, I knew you would make it."

Lu Ruisheng handed over a bag he was carrying, "Here are some snacks and drinks for everyone, go ahead and distribute them."

At that moment, Cheng Yang also came over and helped Chen Lang with the bag, "I just saw Qin Qianqian, she’s on the first shuttle."

After saying this, he looked around to ensure no one was listening, then whispered, "The first shuttle’s passengers are somewhat influential family members."

Gu Pan noticed this understanding among her group and really thought it was like telepathy; they understood without her having to say anything.

She showed her understanding with a nod, "Probably all like Uncle Qin, wanting their loved ones to be closer to them."

Cheng Yang felt the same, "That’s what I think. I just wanted to familiarize myself with these people and the vehicles, so I took a round."

Lu Ruisheng approved of his approach, "Well done, Cheng Yang, you’re very alert, keep it up."

Chen Lang whispered to Gu Pan, "Actually, he also wanted to check where Sister Lanlan was."

Gu Pan couldn’t help but laugh.

While they were laughing, they reached the rest area where Guo Gang and others were standing and stretching their legs, because they had been sitting in the vehicle all morning. They didn’t just get out to eat but also to move around.

Meng Meng ran excitedly towards Gu Pan, "Auntie!"

Gu Pan patted her hair, "It’s too sunny out here; stay out of the sun."

Meng Meng obediently hid in the shadow of the vehicle.

Cheng Yang and Chen Lang distributed the biscuits and juice to everyone.

The onlookers envied them but could do nothing as these were personal supplies they brought themselves.

Gu Pan told Guo Gang and the others that she and Lu Ruisheng were going to check on Qin Qianqian.

Everyone knew that Wang Lijuan and Chen Fengzhou hadn’t come. They had visited the two days before departure, but unfortunately, there weren’t enough tickets, and inevitably, some people had to be left behind.

It wasn’t just the two of them, Squad Leader Fang also stayed behind, and many people’s relatives hadn’t come either. In the apocalypse, it was already hard to keep a family whole, and this time, the few families that were left faced life and death separations once again.

Thus, at this moment, many people had sorrowful expressions, as they had just bid farewell to their loved ones that morning. Most of those who stayed did so to make a sacrifice for the ones who could leave, each carrying a heavy heart.

The two walked up to the first vehicle and saw Qin Qianqian and two girls of similar age eating and drinking water in the sunlight.

Gu Pan walked over and lightly tapped Qin Qianqian from behind, "Qianqian."

Hearing Gu Pan’s voice, Qin Qianqian turned around, "Sister Panpan." Her eyes were swollen, probably from crying that morning when she parted from Wang Lijuan.

This parting might be forever. Squad Leader Fang stayed behind due to his failing health, filling Fang Lanlan’s heart with guilt and remorse. But Wang Lijuan simply didn’t have a ticket. Their family’s one ticket was given to their daughter, Qin Qianqian, so she could have a chance to survive—her mother’s sacrifice.

Gu Pan placed a hand on Qin Qianqian’s shoulder and gently patted it, "We’ll be driving our car at the back of the queue. If you need anything and can’t find Uncle Qin, come find us."

Qin Qianqian nodded quickly, "Got it."

She didn’t want to cry here anymore and it wasn’t convenient to say much either; most people couldn’t relocate their entire families. Who wasn’t torn from flesh and blood? The subject was sensitive.

Gu Pan changed the topic, handing over a bottle of juice and a small bag of cookies, "Take these—juice to replenish some vitamins, and I’ve added some milk powder to the cookies."

Just as she finished speaking, a girl in a white dress next to Qin Qianqian expressed concern, "Qianqian, those have been expired for so long, won’t there be any problems after eating them?"

Gu Pan couldn’t really tell if this girl was genuinely worried about Qin Qianqian or what she meant. At this time, who hadn’t eaten expired food? Even if it was expired, it was hard to come by—and she wasn’t sure what this person meant, so she looked towards Qin Qianqian.

Qin Qianqian took the items from Gu Pan and said to the girl, "Wang Ke, it’s been five or six years into the apocalypse, haven’t we eaten plenty of expired food? Have you never eaten non-spoiled, expired food? I’ve grown used to it and those who can’t get these things now aren’t able."

Gu Pan approved of Qin Qianqian’s character—she wasn’t confused and could discern right from wrong.

Wang Ke’s face turned a bit red after being told off by Qin Qianqian, "That wasn’t what I meant. I’ve always had a delicate constitution, so I’m used to being careful with what I eat. I’m sorry, what I said earlier was inappropriate. I sincerely apologize to you."

Because Wang Ke’s apology was sincere, Gu Pan didn’t say much, just nodded her head to accept the apology, which was enough. She didn’t want to deal much with strangers anyways.

Seeing Gu Pan’s relaxed expression, Qin Qianqian knew Gu Pan didn’t take Wang Ke seriously.

But she still introduced the situation to Gu Pan, "Sister, this is Wang Ke and Zhang Manman. Their fathers are colleagues of my dad’s, and they arranged for us to be in the same vehicle for better care."

Since the seats on the military card were assigned in the dark hours, Qin Jun couldn’t find Gu Pan’s group, so he arranged with a few colleagues to have their children in the first vehicle, closer to them for peace of mind before they got busy.

Gu Pan understood what Qin Qianqian meant. These two weren’t her friends, just arranged by Qin Jun.

Of course, Gu Pan didn’t intend to mix too much with other people, so she just smiled briefly at the two, which served as a greeting, not saying anything else.

Then, turning back to Qin Qianqian, she added, "It’s hot, take care of yourself."

Qin Qianqian responded, "Mmm, don’t worry, I’ll take care of myself."

With a smile, Gu Pan advised Qin Qianqian again, "Don’t think too much. If you can’t find Uncle Qin, come find us."

Qin Qianqian nodded, "Okay, I will. The sun is too harsh, Sister, brother-in-law, you should head back to the car now."

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