Chapter 4: Continue the Shopping Spree

Since the asking prices for Li Su’s three properties were exceptionally low, the agent quickly found buyers for her.

The keys to the other two houses were with the agent, so Li Su didn’t need to specifically take people to view them, saving her both worry and effort.

The next morning, she made up an excuse to send Li Peng and Xu Yongmei away, then brought someone over to view the small villa they were currently living in.

Although her name was on the property deed and Li Su could sell the house openly, she didn’t want to waste time dealing with Li Peng’s harassment, so she acted in secret.

Li Su lied, saying she was going to live abroad for a long time, which was why she was selling the house at a bargain price. However, she was busy for the next few days and would likely move out in a week.

The other party was very satisfied after the viewing, thinking they had stumbled upon a huge bargain, so they had no objections at all. After checking the relevant documents and confirming everything was in order, they agreed to process the paperwork immediately.

Over an hour later, a cheerful Li Su drove the small truck back to the grain and oil wholesale market she had visited yesterday.

She had already prepared a list in advance. Besides a hundred or so buckets of peanut oil and corn oil, there were also seasonings like soy sauce, oyster sauce, MSG, salt, white sugar, and balsamic vinegar.

In addition, she bought about a hundred catties each of spices like star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and dried chilies. Of course, cumin powder, chili powder, and chili flakes were not left out either.

These spices couldn’t be eaten as a meal, but they could make food delicious. This was especially true for the meat of Mutated Beasts, which tended to be tough; it wasn’t very tasty if cooked directly. With the help of spices, the flavor would definitely improve significantly.

Driving out through the East Gate, she stored the supplies from the truck bed into her space. Then, Li Su drove back in through the West Gate to continue her massive shopping spree.

Soybeans, mung beans, peas, and peanut kernels—Li Su ordered several large bags of each. Not only could they be used for soup, but they could also be sprouted into bean sprouts if vegetables became scarce.

Flour, glutinous rice flour, dried noodles, and vermicelli were also indispensable. Additionally, Li Su didn’t forget to arrange for instant pickled cabbage, preserved mustard greens, pickled cowpeas, and dried radish.

Right, dried goods like shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, tea tree mushrooms, kelp, seaweed, dried shrimp, and dried fish were also on the shopping list.

Seeing various kinds of dehydrated vegetables in the wholesale store, Li Su simply took some of every kind. Anyway, she wasn’t short on money; she just had to pack them up and take them away.

When she left, the back of the small truck was packed to the brim. The owner’s smile was so wide his mouth couldn’t close, and Li Su was in an equally good mood.

She had specifically listed all the supplies she needed to buy, purchasing them in batches every day according to plan to prevent any omissions.

However, she also knew that many useful things had likely been overlooked. But for the moment, she couldn’t remember exactly what they were, so she could only research as she shopped.

She hadn’t expected time to pass so quickly; it was already noon again. Just like yesterday, Li Su chose to eat at a restaurant outside.

Meanwhile, her so-called stepmother, Xu Yongmei, still called to ask Li Su why she hadn’t come home for lunch yet.

Li Su made up a random excuse and quickly hung up, too lazy to chatter with her any further.

After eating and resting for a moment, Li Su checked her list and started working again.

Since she had food, she naturally couldn’t do without cooking gear. Besides two sets of gas stoves and over twenty canisters of gas, Li Su also bought several sets of plates, bowls, and chopsticks, kitchen knives and fruit knives, as well as buckets and basins.

Although some plants would mutate after the eighth month of the Apocalypse—with some two-meter-tall ornamental trees even growing to over ten meters—fuel would be everywhere then. As long as one had food, they wouldn’t have to worry about not being able to eat a hot meal.

However, with her space in hand, Li Su had already made plans. If there were others around, she wouldn’t be high-profile or act special; she would live like everyone else.

But when no one was around, she would naturally do whatever was most convenient, eating whatever she wanted and never mistreating herself.

Because she could store these supplies in her space with just a reach of her hand, Li Su didn’t feel tired at all.

After confirming there was nothing else to buy in that category, she went to the local area’s largest snack wholesaler.

First, dozens of cases each of drinking water, Cola, Sprite, milk, and yogurt.

Anyway, the space had automatic storage and sorting functions. These things looked like a lot, but once neatly stacked into walls, they wouldn’t take up much room.

Vacuum-packed bread, cakes, and biscuits, as well as energy bars and chocolate—she just bought them by the case. As for dried fruits, preserves, and candies, Li Su also picked out some at random.

Seeing that they also had oatmeal and black sesame paste, Li Su didn’t hesitate to take several cases. Regardless of whether they tasted good, she just had to stockpile them.

She also bought dozens of cases in total of the things she liked to eat: spicy strips, duck necks, small fish snacks, dried tofu, and shredded squid.

Even though they were junk food with no nutritional value, they really did taste delicious!

After leaving the snack wholesaler, Li Su followed her shopping list and rushed to an outdoor supplies specialty store.

Because she had researched online and had over a year of experience surviving the Apocalypse, Li Su had listed all the equipment she needed to buy last night.

The list included 80-catty capacity Hiking Backpacks, multi-functional trekking poles, Entrenching Shovels, crowbars, Swiss Army knives, specialized helmets, gas masks, cut-resistant gloves, windproof lighters, and more.

There were also compasses, wireless radios, drones, binoculars, night-vision goggles, tents, waterproof watches, batteries, insect repellent powder, and effervescent tablets for water purification.

As for things like firearms and ammunition, Li Su had no way to purchase them and didn’t know how to use them, so she didn’t consider them for now.

However, for cold weapons like Daggers, Crossbows, Kukris, Tang Swords, and large axes, Li Su had already found sellers online last night.

The other party had set a time and place, agreeing to deliver the goods tomorrow morning, so she didn’t need to worry.

After leaving the outdoor supplies store, the balance on Li Su’s bank card decreased again. The speed at which she was spending money could truly be described as flowing water.

Seeing that it was getting late, Li Su parked the small truck in a parking lot near her home, preparing to continue her work tomorrow.

As soon as she walked in, Li Peng greeted her with concern.

“Su Su, where have you been? Why haven’t I seen you all day? You haven’t fully recovered from your illness yet, why didn’t you stay home and rest?”

“Well, I took a leave of absence, so while I was free, I went to have milk tea and watch a movie with a friend,” Li Su replied nonchalantly.

Seeing her in a good mood, Li Peng followed up with a question: “Right, did you fire that Old Liu? The more I think about it, the more upset I get. He was just hired to help out, what right does he have to give me attitude?”

“Yes, I’ve already mentioned it to him. He has a lot of work to hand over right now, so he’ll be leaving in two days.” As Li Su said this, a trace of a smile played on her lips.

Glancing toward the balcony, she saw Xu Xiaomin on the phone with a smile on her face. It was unclear what they were talking about, but she looked absolutely radiant.

Almost subconsciously, Li Su pulled out her phone and dialed a certain number.

“Dear customer, the user you have dialed is currently on another call, please redial later…”

A few seconds later, Xu Xiaomin, sitting on the balcony, ended her call and returned to the living room looking very pleased. At the same time, Li Su’s phone rang; the caller was Li Hui.

As expected, Xu Xiaomin had just been on the phone with Li Hui. How could she and her mother be so shameless, so desperate for someone else’s man?

After answering the call, Li Su gave a few half-hearted responses and then indifferently hung up.

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