Chapter 5: So Gratifying

Dawn broke, and another beautiful day began.

There were four days left until the outbreak of the Apocalypse; it wasn't much time, but it wasn't little either.

As usual, Xu Yongmei had prepared a lavish breakfast for everyone.

Warm milk, soft bread, fresh fried eggs, and a colorful fruit platter were neatly arranged on the table, a sight that brought joy to the heart.

“Su Su, why are you up so early?”

After untying her apron, Xu Yongmei proactively pulled out a chair for Li Su. This level of service was something even a biological mother might not match.

“I couldn't sleep. I'm planning to go shopping for clothes with a friend in a bit,” Li Su said before sitting down without ceremony.

“What? Buying clothes again? Sister Su Su, you have so many clothes your wardrobe is practically bursting. You're still going to buy more?” Xu Xiaomin, who had just gotten out of bed, let out a sharp cry upon hearing this.

“Oh? Do you have a problem with that? I worked so hard to earn all that money; if I don't spend it, what else am I supposed to do with it?” Li Su looked at Xu Xiaomin with a half-smile.

Sure enough, Xu Xiaomin immediately turned to Xu Yongmei. “Mom, autumn is coming soon, and I want to buy new clothes too. I've spent all my money, hurry up and transfer some to me.”

Knowing that once her daughter spoke up, she would make a relentless fuss if her demands weren't met, Xu Yongmei helplessly picked up her phone and transferred some money to Xu Xiaomin.

The next moment, Xu Yongmei performed a masterstroke of manipulation.

She followed up by transferring a thousand yuan to Li Su, offering a gentle smile. “Su Su, the seasons are changing soon. You should go buy a couple of new outfits too.”

Xu Xiaomin looked at Xu Yongmei in astonishment, as if she were hearing a fairy tale. “Mom, don't be ridiculous. Sister Su Su has plenty of money; why would she care about your measly thousand yuan?”

Hearing this, Xu Yongmei’s face darkened. “Xiao Min, how can you talk like that? I’ve told you before, Su Su’s mother is gone, so I am her mother now. Whatever you have, she must have as well.”

Xu Xiaomin pouted, muttering defiantly, “Mom, that's all well and good to say. But she has things that I don't. What do you have to say about that?”

“Oh, you wretched girl, stop talking nonsense...” Xu Yongmei scolded Xu Xiaomin perfunctorily before looking at Li Su with a face full of guilt.

“Su Su, don't mind Xiao Min. She's missing a few gears and speaks without thinking, but she doesn't mean anything by it. Don't misunderstand.”

Xu Xiaomin said righteously, “Mom, I’m not wrong. You don't have a job right now, and the household expenses aren't small. Your savings are almost drained...”

Xu Yongmei flared up. “Xiao Min, are you treating my words as wind passing your ears? We are a family now. Is there any need to draw such clear lines? I truly treat Su Su as my daughter, and I don't want to hear this talk again.”

Well said, brilliantly executed! Xu Yongmei’s acting skills were truly a waste outside of a television drama.

Unfortunately, no matter how wonderful or realistic Xu Yongmei’s performance was, Li Su wouldn't believe a word of it.

Nevertheless, Li Su feigned self-reproach, thanked Xu Yongmei for her meticulous care, and mentioned that she would transfer a million yuan to Xu Yongmei for household expenses in a few days.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yongmei voiced a refusal, but the joy in her eyes was impossible to hide.

Over a million yuan! With her low education and fear of hardship, who knew how many years of toil it would take her to earn that much?

But thinking about the twenty million Li Su had on hand, her three houses, and the Resort that could continuously generate income, Xu Yongmei felt sour inside again.

Xu Xiaomin also grew excited upon hearing this.

In any case, Li Su was a complete 'love-brain' who always obeyed Li Hui's every word. Once Li Hui and Li Su had their fake marriage, they would trick her out of everything she owned.

When that time came, she would definitely control Li Hui just as her mother controlled Li Peng. That way, her life would surely become bright and dazzling.

Right, it would be best if Li Su died in an accident after the wedding to eliminate any future trouble. She wasn't as patient as her mother and wasn't willing to keep up the act forever.

Seeing the look in Xu Xiaomin’s eyes, Li Su knew exactly what she was plotting. However, she couldn't be bothered to care; letting this mother and daughter daydream for a few days wouldn't hurt.

After breakfast, Li Su left ostentatiously, just as she had yesterday.

With an hour left before her scheduled meeting, Li Su planned to make a round of the large pharmacies to purchase some useful medical supplies.

In addition to rubbing alcohol, iodine, cotton swabs, gauze, and bandages, as well as Yunnan Baiyao and medicated oils for bruises, she also needed to stock up on common cold medicine, anti-inflammatories, and painkillers.

As for Vitamins A, C, and D, protein powder, and other supplements, Li Su picked out a selection of those as well.

When food could no longer satisfy the body's need for trace elements, medicinal supplements were a good way to maintain health.

However, humans who awakened a Superpower would have much better physical constitutions than ordinary people, so Li Su focused more on purchasing external medications and supplements.

Seeing that it was almost time for the appointment, Li Su hurried to the meeting place. After waiting for seven or eight minutes, the person responsible for the delivery finally arrived late.

The other party didn't show the slightest surprise at seeing that the recipient was a woman. After inspecting the goods and receiving payment, he left without a moment's delay.

The quality of these cold weapons was good; having them in her portable space made Li Su feel particularly secure.

Besides common axes and Tang Swords, there were Daggers, Crossbows, kukri knives, and more. She had dozens of each for a rainy day.

As for the Crossbows, she specifically paired them with hundreds of bolts. It had to be said that the Crossbow was one of the most effective long-range weapons besides firearms.

Crossbow bolts had great killing power and could be recovered and reused. Crucially, they were silent, making them perfect for sneak attacks.

However, using a Crossbow required significant arm strength. Over time, the arms and wrists would grow sore, and the power of the shots would be greatly diminished.

But it didn't matter; these cold weapons were mainly for use in the first few months of the Apocalypse. Once she awakened her Superpower later on, she wouldn't have to rely on them entirely.

After putting the cold weapons and their crates into her space, Li Su felt a bit of a headache. Although three hundred square meters sounded large, and it was ten meters high, it didn't seem like it would be enough.

After all, this was only a portion of her supplies, and she still had many things to buy. She estimated that by the time the hoarding phase was over, the space would be packed to the brim.

According to her plan, she would next buy clothes, shoes, socks, and quilts. Gear for warmth and lighting was absolutely essential.

In the fifth month after the outbreak of the crisis, which was early December, the Earth would experience more than half a month of Extreme Cold and Polar Night.

Countless Survivors did not die at the hands of Zombies but were frozen or starved to death, dying in miserable conditions.

Some deranged Survivors even turned their sights on the people beside them. In the face of hunger, so-called morality and humanity vanished completely. To survive, they simply couldn't care about anything else.

Li Su had already planned it out; when the time came, she would find a remote and safe place ahead of time to spend those difficult two weeks alone.

So, in addition to down quilts and down jackets, she specifically bought charcoal stoves and charcoal for heating.

As more and more supplies appeared in her space, Li Su wished her space could double in size so she could hoard even more good things.

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