Snowstorm: I’m Super Rich in the Apocalypse
Chapter 254 Second Aunt

Chapter 254: Chapter 254 Second Aunt

Through Xiao Fang, they had learned that this place also traded in contribution points but unlike those at No. 7 Base, they weren’t interchangeable. The food and daily necessities here were also limited and had to be purchased with vouchers and contribution points, and the contribution points here even came in larger denominations.

The more Gu Pan understood, the more she marveled; the sophistication here simply couldn’t compare with that of a small base.

They were not heading to the city center but made directly for the military area.

After getting off the vehicle, a middle-aged, attractive woman in a military uniform approached Lu Jianshe, "You’ve finally returned. Have the big nephew and his wife arrived?"

After speaking, she saw the wound on Lu Jianshe’s arm and checked it with concern, "How did you get injured? Is it serious?"

Lu Jianshe took his wife’s hand, "It’s not serious, just a scratch, nothing to worry about. We encountered a tough fight a couple of days ago, and Captain Chen didn’t make it."

The attractive woman’s expression grew even more solemn, "So the people outside have finally made their move against the military."

Lu Jianshe nodded, "I didn’t expect it so soon. It seems the situation outside is worse than we anticipated."

"The people in the base are always too optimistic."

"Indeed, they can’t truly comprehend it without seeing the outside world."

"By the way, have the kids arrived? Are they alright?"

Lu Jianshe mentioned the children and was quite happy, "They’ve arrived, they’re in the car behind. Thanks to Shengsheng and Panpan, or we might not have made it back."

While they were talking, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng also got out of the car and ran towards Lu Jianshe.

The attractive woman, seeing Lu Ruisheng and Gu Pan, asked Lu Jianshe with a shine in her eyes, "Are these the two?" Although she didn’t finish her sentence, the meaning was clear.

Lu Jianshe nodded and called out to Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng, "This is your Second Aunt, Su Qing. Come over and let your Second Aunt take a look at you."

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng trotted over and called out to Su Qing as "Second Aunt."

Su Qing looked at them, and the sorrowful atmosphere disappeared, as she gazed at Lu Ruisheng with affection, "He really looks like a part of our family. He’s grown up so tall, how wonderful! He clearly has a promising future."

Lu Ruisheng was very polite, "You flatter me, Second Aunt."

Su Qing then took Gu Pan’s hand, "I’ve always loved girls. It’s wonderful; this little lady is so fair and tender, truly charming."

Gu Pan, being praised, felt a little bashful, "Thank you for the compliment, Second Aunt, but you are even more beautiful."

Su Qing, pleased, said, "What a sweet talker, just like me."

Lu Jianshe looked at Su Qing and rebuked her with a smile, "Look at you, boasting about yourself again." But there was no hint of reprimand in his tone, only affection.

Both Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng laughed. A family reunion in this apocalypse was the rarest and most precious thing.

Lu Ruiming, standing to the side, felt like an outsider, completely ignored by everyone.

Feeling resentful, he thought about how things would change when he saw his grandmother; she was his own grandma, not Lu Ruisheng’s. So he would be favored then. With no allies currently, he didn’t dare speak up and could only endure in silence.

Lu Jianshe checked his watch and said to Su Qing, "You go ahead and take them to the old man’s place first. I still have some work to do."

On account of what happened on the road, he had to report to the higher-ups immediately.

After saying that, he leaned closer to Su Qing’s ear, "Find a place on the way, and ask Panpan or Shengsheng alone about our plan. Don’t let outsiders hear."

Su Qing naturally understood that the outsider was Lu Ruiming. She agreed, "Yes, I’ve taken the day off. I have nothing to do today, so I’ll take them over."

Since this time Lu Jianshe went to No.7 Base for work, when he returned he naturally had to report on his work first. Therefore, Su Qing had asked for leave in advance to come and wait, so she could take them to meet the elderly couple as soon as possible.

After bidding farewell to Lu Jianshe and loading everything into the SUV Su Qing had driven, although it was a large vehicle, they had a lot of stuff, and it was packed to the brim.

Su Qing certainly hadn’t expected it and asked Lu Ruisheng who was nearby, "Shengsheng, how much stuff did you bring?"

Lu Ruisheng replied, "The boxes with green tape are for you and Second Uncle; they’re placed at the very bottom. The two boxes with red tape on top are for Grandpa."

Watching the four large boxes all taped with green and the two smaller boxes on top, the corners of Su Qing’s mouth twitched. These two kids really did play favorites. However, she was very happy because her nephew and his wife had clear minds which gave her peace of mind. Before, she had worried that perhaps the young couple would be deceived by that old lady, and had thought about how to protect them better. Now it seemed she might have been overly concerned.

On the way, they passed a commercial area with many shops, even a bubble tea store, which completely overturned Gu Pan’s understanding. Was this for real?

Su Qing, seeing Gu Pan looking at the bubble tea shop, thought she wanted to drink bubble tea. Since she had been looking for an opportunity to speak with her alone anyway, this was perfect.

She pulled the car to the side of the road and said to Gu Pan, "Panpan, it’s been a long time since you’ve had bubble tea, hasn’t it? Let Second Aunt take you to buy some."

Although Gu Pan knew Su Qing had misunderstood, she did indeed want to speak to Su Qing alone. Lu Jianshe had already told her and Lu Ruisheng to find an opportunity to share their plan with Su Qing alone, so this was a good chance, and she accepted.

Naturally, Lu Ruisheng wouldn’t follow. He had to keep an eye on Lu Ruiming.

Gu Pan and Su Qing got out of the car and headed to the bubble tea shop.

Along the way, Gu Pan filled Su Qing in on their plan.

After hearing everything, Su Qing looked at Gu Pan in surprise, "You’re right, that Lu Ruiming really doesn’t seem like someone from the Lu Family. When we meet the old man later, watch how I infuriate that old lady."

Gu Pan said, "Yes, one reason we came was to clarify what happened in the past, and the other is to take revenge on that old lady."

Speaking of the old lady, hatred surged in Su Qing’s heart, "There’s no need to hesitate now; it’s time for her to get her comeuppance."

After ordering their bubble tea, the two continued chatting while waiting.

Su Qing grew fonder of Gu Pan the more she looked at her, "In the end, we’re all family. The moment I saw you and Shengsheng, I just felt this affection."

It wasn’t that she didn’t like children, but she couldn’t be a mother. Now, looking at Gu Pan, it truly was filled with motherly love.

Gu Pan could feel Su Qing’s affection, "Shengsheng and I have heard a lot about Second Aunt from Second Uncle, and we really were looking forward to meeting Second Aunt sooner. Second Aunt is just as nice as we thought, no, even better."

Su Qin smiled until her eyes almost disappeared, "How can this girl be so lovely? If you weren’t Shengsheng’s wife, I’d definitely take you as my own daughter."

Gu Pan smiled and said, "Shengsheng and I will treat Second Aunt with the same filial piety as we would a mother."

Su Qing’s smile wavered, her eyes reddening with emotion, but she was not one to wallow in sentimentality. She looked away to prevent her tears from falling and nodded with a smile, "Yes, then Second Aunt’s dream of being a mother is fulfilled."