Chapter 27: Moving House
The issue had been resolved, and it was no longer something Su Ning needed to handle. Unexpectedly, she received the notification that she could move.
Su Ning was overjoyed at this news.
After the apocalypse arrived, although the country prepared shelters, only those of noble status, capable scholars, or extremely wealthy individuals were allowed to live there.
Knowledge itself was a valuable resource. Even in the apocalypse, preserving the seeds for the future was essential.
As for the wealthy, they secured their place in the shelters by donating vast supplies.
Now, Su Ning could move in because of her particular skill.
She had Zhang Xing lead the troops to help move most of her things—those that were publicly visible, anyway. Her temperature-controlled flowers and other important items had already been tucked into her scavenger backpack.
Su Ning’s commotion caught the attention of many, including Zhang Li’s family.
At that moment, the three members of Zhang Li’s family looked pale. The side effects from eating the insect mushrooms not only made them pale but also left them physically weak.
Especially after taking deworming medicine, they had to… expel it the hard way. Zhang Li looked utterly miserable.
“Su Ning, what are you doing? Are you moving out?”
Zhang Li saw how calm and collected Su Ning looked and became even more agitated, thinking of her own pitiful state.
Seeing Su Ning moving out with a group of people baffled her even more.
Su Ning didn’t respond, but the two other families on the same floor looked on with envy and said, “Su Ning has been granted residency at Shelter Six. She’s moving there now.”
Zhang Li couldn’t believe it. “That’s impossible. Her? Seriously?”
Duan Meixia also looked shocked. A shelter? Only those with power, money, or ability could get in now.
She had wanted to give Su Ning trouble earlier, but seeing Zhang Xing beside her, Duan Meixia didn’t dare speak up.
Su Ning paid no attention to the jealous and envious stares around her. Everyone was doing their best just to survive now.
Although Su Ning didn’t think she was a good person, she wouldn’t bother others unless they messed with her first.
After the apocalypse and losing her parents, Su Ning—once seen as a sweet, obedient girl—had to grow up fast. In a world like this, such people didn’t live long.
As the saying goes: fall behind and you’ll get beaten; be weak and you’ll be bullied. Su Ning had no choice but to become decisive and ruthless.
Zhang Xing said, “Everything’s packed. Let’s go.”
He found it strange that Su Ning had so few things—he could carry it all himself. But he didn’t know that Su Ning had already placed all her important items in the safest place.
Once Su Ning left, Duan Meixia began venting loudly.
She looked at the dazed Zhang Li and grew even more furious. “Look at Su Ning. She got a job and a place in the shelter because of her talent. Why can’t you do the same for us?”
Zhang Li felt helpless at her parents’ complaints. “Here we go again… Even in the apocalypse, my mom still says stuff like this.”
She clenched her fists tightly.
“Didn’t you used to mock Su Ning, saying she was parentless and just waiting to die? Now you’re jealous?”
Zhang Li said no more, went inside, and ignored her mother’s dark expression.
Duan Meixia was shaking with anger at being talked back to.
“Unbelievable…”
But in her heart, she didn’t believe Su Ning got into the shelter based on talent alone.
After all, her daughter had a talent too—[Herculean Strength]—and it hadn’t caught the shelter’s attention.
“Hmph. A pretty face really does make all the difference.”
…
Su Ning moved into the shelter.
Zhang Xing said, “This is your residential area. It’s designated for shelter staff. Here’s your shelter ID—keep it safe. It’s now your official identification.”
Su Ning put away her Shelter Six ID card and began looking around her new place.
The apartment wasn’t large—just a one-bedroom and one living room. Perfect for a single person. But thinking about the things she needed to raise from her scavenger backpack gave her a headache.
“The giant flower and meat chicken definitely can’t be raised here,” Su Ning sighed, wishing she had a legendary spiritual spring space.
With that, she could grow vegetables and grains, even raise animals.
Still, her situation was already better than most. She had moved in early—something many envied but couldn’t achieve.
Now she didn’t have to worry about her safety anymore.
Su Ning began tidying the place.
Her move naturally attracted attention from the surrounding neighbors.
Jiang Nana was surprised to see Su Ning living here.
But she quickly realized that Su Ning had earned her place through talent.
Jiang Nana herself looked pale—clearly, she had eaten plenty of insect mushrooms too.
“Nana, do you know who our new neighbor is? Moving in at a time like this, she must have some serious backing!”
Kou Dingshan eyed Su Ning curiously.
Jiang Nana instantly saw through his intentions and rolled her eyes internally. “She’s not like you. You’re only here thanks to your rich dad’s donations. She’s here because of real ability.”
Then she told Kou Dingshan about Su Ning’s job.
“Haha, is she the one who took the job you always wanted?” Kou Dingshan looked every bit the spoiled rich kid, which made Jiang Nana even angrier.
That hit a nerve. Though furious, Jiang Nana knew Su Ning was now the only one qualified to be the food safety officer.
If she had shown Su Ning the insect mushroom—its scientific name—from the dungeon earlier, she might’ve avoided this whole ordeal.
She rubbed her stomach.
Who knew so many strange ingredients would appear after the dungeon events began?
Thinking about it, Jiang Nana realized Su Ning wasn’t someone she could afford to offend—in fact, she had to make nice with her.
“I really hate her… but I can’t not befriend her. So annoying!”
Jiang Nana was torn, but knowing she’d likely need Su Ning’s help in the future, she thought of how cold she had been before.
“No. I have to do something to repair my image in her eyes. Even if we can’t be friends, I can’t be hated either.”
Jiang Nana rushed back to her place and brought out a bottle of perfume she had saved for a long time.
Su Ning had just finished tidying up when there was a knock at her door.
Opening it, she found a flustered Jiang Nana standing there.
Su Ning was surprised. This coworker had never been friendly—what was she doing here?
Before Jiang Nana could say anything, Kou Dingshan spoke first.
“Hi, I’m Kou Dingshan. We’re neighbors now. If you need anything, just let me know—I’ve got stuff you can’t find outside.”
He raised his eyebrows suggestively.
Before he could say more, Jiang Nana shoved him aside, quickly stuffed a bottle into Su Ning’s hand, whispered a fast apology, and dragged Kou Dingshan away.
Su Ning: …
(End of Chapter)
