Snowstorm: I’m Super Rich in the Apocalypse
Chapter 277 Lu Lianlian’s Change

Chapter 277: Chapter 277 Lu Lianlian’s Change

The topic became heavier as they spoke, of course, everyone felt a sense of reluctance. Although they had not yet parted, the impending separation was already causing some sadness.

Of course, they did not mention Lu Lianlian because it was difficult to comment on her character; they were uncertain how much of what she said was true and how much was false. It would be better to keep a safe distance from her in the future.

After all, she was Huang Suzhen’s daughter, and she had helped Huang Suzhen often over the years, whether genuinely or not.

Forgive? They weren’t so magnanimous, but they weren’t out to kill her either.

So it was best to continue as before, no need to fret over her; she wasn’t worth it.

In the apocalypse, it was normal for someone to die, especially someone of Huang Suzhen’s age, and there weren’t many resources to waste on her.

After dealing with Huang Suzhen’s affairs, Lu Lianlian went back home, as there was still much to do. Chen Kejin now had no leeway, but her job was still there, and she had to bear the onus of supporting her family from now on; she had to strive hard.

Moreover, her mother’s situation had enlightened her on many matters, and the issues weighing on her heart seemed resolved. In the future, she wouldn’t need to be so oppressed, nor continuously worry about exposing the issue and being looked down upon by her husband’s family.

She needed to stand up for herself in the future; she couldn’t raise her children as Huang Suzhen had, nor let them always be influenced solely by their grandmother. Her daughter couldn’t turn out wrong; she herself might have endured a tough life, but her daughter mustn’t.

As soon as she entered the house, her mother-in-law started in a mocking tone, "What’s the point of your existence? When there’s trouble, your family doesn’t lift a finger to help."

Lu Lianlian flung her bag onto the sofa, "Would this house exist without my dad, without the Lu Family? Do you have any idea the trouble your son has caused? My dad managed to prevent him from being expelled from No.7 Base and ensured we stayed here, that’s the greatest favor he could do for us. My dad is a person, not a god, and he’s conducted himself far better than any of you."

Her mother-in-law was momentarily stunned by her outburst, having never spoken to her that way in all these years.

Chen Zhu was also shocked, "Mom, what are you going on about? Do you know how hard it is for my dad to provide for this family? How can you not appreciate his sacrifices?"

Before Chen Zhu could finish, Lu Lianlian slapped her across the face, "Second Aunt? Since she’s so great, you can just call her ’mom.’ If you all think I’m useless, I’ll move out, let her come and take care of you."

Having said that, Lu Lianlian grabbed her bag and went out. Over the years, she had managed everything in and out of that home. She had to thank Huang Suzhen for never letting her quit her job to become a full-time housewife and always working at the agency instead; otherwise, their home would truly be ruined, and so would she.

She loved her daughter, but if she didn’t let her face some hardships, she would never understand these things. If she forcibly took her daughter away from that home, her daughter would definitely hate her. It might be better to leave her there, to see for herself how many people truly cared for her.

She went to stay in the staff dormitory for the night, planning to rent a place tomorrow. She would let that home be chaotic for now, let them realize once they couldn’t fend for themselves without her, then they might call her back; she was truly tired, what kind of life had these years been?

Lying on the dormitory bed, she finally had a rare night’s sleep without dreams.

Meanwhile, that night, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng slept well too, since all those past issues had been resolved. Fairy Huang Suzhen had also died, still unreconciled in death, but they felt at peace now.

No one in the house seemed to mourn for Huang Suzhen, and Lu Ruiming was merely scared.

The next morning, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng were woken up by a commotion, only to discover that Lu Ruiming had gone mad.

The guards, having seized him and bound him, reluctantly asked Lu Ruisheng what to do.

Lu Ruisheng was genuinely stunned. How to handle this situation? How could he shirk his responsibility like this? And now he’s gone mad?

Of course, they didn’t know how Lu Ruiming had spent the night. He had thought over all the wrongs he had committed over the years and realized that Lu Ruisheng would certainly seek revenge on him. If he went back with them, they would surely throw him out along the way, then he’d be captured, or even eaten.

Thinking back to the people he had met on his way to the No.7 Base and the way might made right, he used to have the Lu Family as a shield and feared nothing. But now? He had nothing and felt like a snail stripped of its shell. He was truly terrified. Here, there were no allies he could rely on, only enemies. This feeling was too scary; he couldn’t bear it. He didn’t know when, but a thread in his mind suddenly snapped.

It wasn’t just these issues; everywhere he went, he had offended people, and now he feared retribution from those without the backing of his family. In short, it was a confluence of fears that he simply couldn’t withstand anymore.

After thinking for a while, Gu Pan asked Lu Ruisheng, "Should we send him to the hospital?"

Lu Ruisheng agreed, nodding, "Alright, let’s send him to the hospital."

Currently, the main base’s hospital had a psychiatric ward, and mental illness was quite common. Those with connections could have it somewhat better, but those without...

Of course, what could they do about him being mad? He had to be sent to the psychiatric hospital. They had previously promised Zhang Huishu to take Lu Ruiming back, but now it was truly uncertain. Having a mentally ill person with them on the road was absolutely not feasible, so after returning, they would have Lu Jianguo issue a statement for Zhang Huishu, suggesting she take a military vehicle to the main base. That was their only solution.

It was unexpected for everyone—a torment that Lu Ruiming couldn’t withstand to the point of madness. If it had been an injury or such, any issue could have been managed, and they would have taken him back. But a mad person without close family care was impossible to transport.

After agreeing on what to do, they tied up Lu Ruiming and took him to the hospital.

It was easily confirmed—he had a mental breakdown, a common occurrence in the apocalypse.

Since he had no family, he was admitted through the normal procedures, and thereafter, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng could not control the situation. However, they recorded a video of Lu Ruiming for Zhang Huishu to clear things up when they returned. It wasn’t that they weren’t honoring their promises, but someone with his condition couldn’t be taken along by the main troop.

Initially, they thought that someone like Lu Ruiming would struggle to survive upon returning to No.7 Base. Should there be any disaster requiring evacuation, his type would definitely be one of the first to be expelled. Unexpectedly, he was disqualified right here, having driven himself mad. After twenty years of ruthless behavior, without any support, he was less than a dog.

Having resolved Lu Ruiming’s situation, they planned to explore other notable locations around the main base, take some photos, and return in a few days, which might be useful for Lu Jianguo.

That evening, Lu Jianshe came over and called them into their bedroom to share some secrets.

Seeing how serious Second Uncle was, they understood the gravity of the situation and took Lu Jianshe to their bedroom.

After closing the door, he handed them a piece of paper, "Coordinates for Mount Everest, the location of the ’Flame Box’ of human civilization. Second Uncle knows you’re not ordinary people. I won’t say much, but I’m not foolish. You have secrets you can’t tell, and Second Uncle won’t ask. Take these, you must hide them well; they could be essential one day. But from the moment I step out of here, these should never be mentioned again, and you must not let a fourth person know, including your Second Aunt and your father."