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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Chapter 8. part 2
Under the waiters’ astonished gazes, Gu Zhao’s face turned a rare shade of red. He hurriedly explained, “You might have misunderstood me. I already knew you’d sold the project before you came.”
Zhou An’an jerked her head up. “You knew all along? Who told you?”
“The boss of the company that acquired your project is a friend of my father’s. He asked us for the product’s sales data before the acquisition.”
No wonder the contract signing went so smoothly. Is the world just too small, or are the connections between the wealthy just that tight?
If it weren’t for the apocalypse, an ordinary person like me would probably never have crossed paths with them in a million years.
Zhou An’an gave a bitter smile inwardly.
Gu Zhao continued, “I also invested 300,000 yuan in shares. Consider it an early gift for you and the baby.”
Zhou An’an blinked. “Baby?”
“Your teammate told the acquisition manager that you have a five-year-old child attending school in the countryside. You need at least two million yuan for a down payment on a school district apartment to bring him here for school. You’re still short one million, and you absolutely wouldn’t sell for less than that.”
“…”
Lu Yuan, that bastard!!!
With Eldest Uncle, I was just engaged. Now I’m a single mother who had a child out of wedlock!
If I ever let him negotiate for me again, I’m a dog!
Seeing her face flush then pale, Gu Zhao assumed she was embarrassed and tried to comfort her. “I used to think you were just introverted and quiet. I had no idea you were under so much pressure. If your classmates had known, they would have definitely helped you.”
Zhou An’an forced a smile. “It’s fine, heh…”
“Have you considered my previous offer? Do you want to join us? I’ll make sure your child is well taken care of too.”
Zhou An’an had been about to refuse, but Lu Yuan’s actions had nearly made her faint from anger.
Instead, she asked, “Can the bond between a Doomsday Player and a New Player be broken?”
Gu Zhao paused, taken aback. “Uh… I haven’t heard of any precedent for that, but it should be possible. However, breaking it would be mutually destructive. You’d lose the Doomsday Player’s help and be unable to effectively cope with the apocalypse. And when he arrives here, without the material support you provide, he’d have an equally tough time.”
That makes sense.
Fine, a single mother it is.
Zhou An’an said, “We still won’t be joining.”
“Are you planning to go to the government-built shelters then?”
She shook her head. “Probably not.”
“Then what will you do? Going it alone out there will be very dangerous.”
Zhou An’an said, “My personality isn’t suited for communal living. It would make me miserable.”
Gu Zhao pondered for a moment. “Alright, I respect your decision. But as I said before, we’re friends. You can come to me anytime if you run into trouble. I’ll accept this watch. I really like it. Thank you.”
Zhou An’an felt as if she could see a white halo glowing behind him. He wasn’t just a classmate; he was practically a reincarnated saint.
After lunch, she returned to the small building. The acquisition company’s team worked with the same brisk efficiency they’d shown when signing the contract. They sent people over that afternoon to take over everything.
According to the contract, the workers she had hired, the small building, and all the semi-finished products inside were transferred to the acquisition company.
Essentially, nothing had changed except for her, the boss.
Zhou An’an packed her belongings, preparing to leave. She didn’t have much.
A set of bedding, a set of cooking utensils, a few changes of clothes, and two pairs of shoes.
A few workers couldn’t help but approach her. “Miss Zhou, the factory may be small, but business was good. Why did you suddenly decide to sell it?”
After spending these days together, Zhou An’an knew they were all hardworking, simple people.
These women had to manage the household, care for their children, and earn money to support their families.
But when the apocalypse came, they would undoubtedly be the first to be abandoned.
If a couple’s relationship was good, the husband might take her along. If it was bad, he might even use her as a stepping stone to save himself.
She wanted to tell them the truth, but the truth was never something you could just blurt out.
She hinted indirectly, “The economy will get worse, and society will become more chaotic. I’m going to find a safe place to stockpile supplies. You should all be careful too.”
Leaving the electric scooter for the workers, Zhou An’an stood by the roadside with her luggage, waiting for a ride. Suddenly, she had no idea where to go.
She had already given up her rental apartment, and the small building now belonged to someone else. As for her?
It seemed she had nothing leftโexcept for the 1.8 million yuan in her bank account.
She sent a message to Lu Yuan: Should we start looking for a place to build our shelter?
Lu Yuan: Yes. Go check into a hotel first.
Zhou An’an: And then?
What kind of house should she look for? Should they move to another city? Was it better to be near the mountains or the sea?
What supplies should she stockpile? Start with ten tons of rice?
Her mind raced with possibilities, but his reply was completely unexpected.
Lu Yuan: Then go to a used car market and buy a bus.
Zhou An’an: What?
Lu Yuan: Buses have powerful engines, and you can customize the interior to your needs. They’re convenient for traveling anywhere.
She recognized every word he wrote, but she couldn’t see how any of it related to surviving the apocalypse.
Zhou An’an: Are you sure you’re not mistaken? We’re facing the end of the world, not going on a road trip!
Lu Yuan: Trust me. You won’t regret it.
Zhou An’an: A few days ago, you told the purchasing manager I was a single mother. Trust you? Yeah, right!
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