Apocalypse: After Being Reborn, I Stocked Up on All Supplies
Chapter 282 - Chapter 282 Chapter 280 The Inter-promotion and

Chapter 282: Chapter 280 The Inter-promotion and Inter-restriction of the Five Elements Chapter 282: Chapter 280 The Inter-promotion and Inter-restriction of the Five Elements “Leader Mo, may I ask if he–”

Jiang Yan started to speak, but then paused, glancing up at Mo Jingsheng, seated opposite her, “is also at Yaoben Base?”

The latter sat up straighter, his young, handsome face serious, “I apologize, I can answer all of your questions except for that one.”

“Is that so, all questions?” Jiang Yan couldn’t help but smile slightly.

Of course, she wasn’t so idle, but she felt that his statement was an exaggeration.

Given his high-ranking status, if he truly didn’t want to answer, she couldn’t force him.

Unexpectedly, Mo Jingsheng, with a sharp look in his eyes, paused briefly before he locked eyes with her and said, “Yes.”

Jiang Yan hadn’t expected such a response and was momentarily at a loss for words.

Anyone sensible wouldn’t have asked any further,

after all, given his special identity, knowing when to stop was key.

But Jiang Yan wasn’t just anyone, she was different.

After experiencing so many events, her mind was almost a repository of questions.

“I heard that before the apocalypse, five large bases were established based on the prototypes of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth–is that correct?” she asked.

The other party frowned slightly, “Yes.”

Jiang Yan put down the agreement, her inquisitive eyes fixed on him, “Do you know what the differences are?”

“If you’re talking about the bases themselves, there are no differences. Initially, the bases were established to help the surviving humans resist natural disasters and ensure their survival. But if you’re talking about the base leaders–” He stopped there, his deep eyes turning to her, “you understand.”

“I don’t know if Miss Jiang had entered the workforce before the apocalypse or if she understands corporate operations. Just like different company bosses determine different corporate cultures. The so-called differences often stem from this,” he finished, interlacing his fingers and glancing at her with interest.

His words seemed evasive.

Jiang Yan took a deep breath and continued, “I’ve heard that Flame Base represents fire, and Yaoben Base represents earth; are there bases that represent ‘metal, wood, water’ and what are their names?”

“Miss Jiang, you seem quite informed,” Mo Jingsheng said as he raised an eyebrow and stood up with a smile, “Have you ever heard of the Five Elements?”

Jiang Yan’s gaze faltered, “I’ve heard of it, but I’m not familiar.”

“The so-called Five Elements theory goes like this: Metal generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates earth, earth generates metal.

Metal conquers wood, wood conquers earth, earth conquers water, water conquers fire, fire conquers metal,” Mo Jingsheng said, turning around, “These things are connected to us, the Reborn.”

“However, the government has never endorsed such metaphysical theories. What I just mentioned should only be known to Miss Jiang herself,” Mo Jingsheng said before sitting down in front of her.

Jiang Yan: “…”

How had this conversation gone around in circles, becoming ever more enigmatic?

Her expression caught his eye, “Jiang Yan, some questions will become clear as you go on your way.”

Jiang Yan gave him a sidelong glance, her tone playful, “Leader Mo, those words ‘on your way’ sound rather ominous, don’t they?”

“I apologize,” he said, furrowing his brows slightly and gesturing toward the paper contract in her hand, changing the subject, “Do you have any objections to this agreement?”

“Give me a moment,” said Jiang Yan, before she continued to read through the agreement.

“Mama, I finished reading it a long time ago, and there are no issues. However, the premise is that the executing party of the contract must continue to exist!” Hua Bao, who had long finished scrutinizing the contract, eagerly said.

Jiang Yan instantly understood.

The so-called executing party referred to the contracting parties.

In this case, one was the state, and the other was herself.

As for continuation, it meant that the state had to exist normally.

However, she had always known that contracts, whether before or after the apocalypse, whether entered into with private individuals or with the state,

in the end, were meant to guard against gentlemen, not villains…