Apocalypse: After Being Reborn, I Stocked Up on All Supplies
Chapter 303 - Chapter 303 Chapter 301 Base Reverse Mother

Chapter 303: Chapter 301: Base “Reverse Mother Chapter 303: Chapter 301: Base “Reverse Mother With a flattering expression, Sister Zhao watched as Qin Lei entered the supermarket with that girl. Only then did she remember Jiang Yan, who had been left hanging by her side:

“Ah, my apologies for neglecting you just now, beautiful.”

“You also live in Zone A, so you must know that a big-shot like Young Master Qin is not someone we can afford to offend,” she whispered, her sharp eyes glancing at Jiang Yan’s backpack,

“By the way, what are you here to exchange today?”

Young Master Qin, she dared not offend.

Nor could she afford to offend the girl before her, who could easily produce a whole pack of intact cigarettes and whose dress and demeanor were extraordinary.

Though her position at the base’s supermarket was secured through her family’s connections and influence, Yaoben Base was teeming with hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

Being slick and sweet-talking wouldn’t be wrong.

Jiang Yan did not inquire about Qin Lei’s background. Instead, she took out a bag of well-preserved “Spring Light” coconut candies from her backpack.

These coconut candies had been found when Su Dai and others went out to gather supplies after a rainstorm back when they were in Anming.

Though they were hard candies, they had deformed slightly after experiencing extreme temperatures, but were still temporarily edible.

Now, in the freezing weather, sugary foods were equally scarce.

There were plenty of candies in the “Space,” but these goods with seemingly poor preservation were the least likely to arouse suspicion.

If every time she came to exchange supplies, they were in perfect condition, that would inevitably raise suspicions.

Thinking this, Jiang Yan inwardly gave a bitter smile for a second.

She was unsure if her decision was the right one.

To forgo the carefree days in the “Space” and worry about this and that here.

After all, wherever there are people, there are societies.

And with societies come dangers, which one must guard against.

However, upon further reflection, it felt like playing a game of masquerading as a pig to eat the tiger.

It seemed acceptable, somehow.

“Beautiful girl, you really have a lot of good stuff!” Sister Zhao’s surprised voice brought her thoughts back.

As she had expected, the other’s eyes brightened the moment she saw the candies.

“May I take a look?” she asked cautiously.

Jiang Yan smiled and passed the bag to her, “How many points can I get for this?”

“Are you exchanging one piece or the whole bag?” Sister Zhao asked while counting the candy pieces inside through the plastic outer packaging.

“The whole bag.”

The other’s pupils contracted, and she handed over the form for exchanging goods. She then glanced around and leaned closer, lowering her voice, “Beautiful girl, may I discuss something with you?”

Jiang Yan glanced at the form, one piece of candy, normally 40-50 points.

“Uh-huh. What is it?”

“I just counted, based on the exchange rates here, your candy can only get 45 points each, about 2000 points for the whole bag. But if we make a private exchange, I’ll give you 2500 points.”

Jiang Yan raised her eyebrow at her, “A private exchange?”

Quite a generous offer.

2500 points!

Sister Zhao chuckled, reaching under the counter into her own small bag and pulling out a card.

Jiang Yan took a brief glance at the card, her gaze slightly startled.

To have 2500 points, this woman was no simple character…

She immediately realized that this job, though appearing menial, was actually quite lucrative.

Buying and selling like this, she must have done it often.

The key was she could also sell them.

That indicated that her network and resources within the base were not inferior.

“On this card, I have 2501 points. I’ll buy your candy separately,” she stated sincerely.

“With such a large amount of points–” Jiang Yan stopped short.

It wasn’t impossible to earn that many points.

But in the base, many people earn a point and spend a point, it was nearly impossible to save up so many.

As if seeing the doubts in her eyes, Sister Zhao’s dry lips puckered slightly before she said:

“You can rest assured, the points on this card are definitely from a legitimate source.” After saying this, the flattery on her face vanished, and her eyes suddenly reddened a bit,

“However, I have a very, very small request. After you use the points, could you please return this card to me?”

Jiang Yan frowned, “Why?”

That card looked somewhat special.

It was matte black, unlike any Jiang Yan had seen before.

It seemed to have a name and date laser-engraved on it.

“The points on this card were exchanged for my son’s life during his service,”

Jiang Yan: “…”

“If it was before the apocalypse, I would never exchange this card and points even if I had to die poor. But now, I just want to live well. I want to see the end of the apocalypse for my son, though I don’t know if I will still be alive to see it. So, this card…” Sister Zhao choked up, wiped the moisture at the corners of her eyes, and resumed her earlier smile:

“Beautiful girl, he sacrificed himself for the country, and this card was given directly to me by the government, without ever having passed through his hands. I hope you don’t find it unlucky…”