Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 65 - The Sorrow of Life and Death

Chapter 65: Chapter 65: The Sorrow of Life and Death

Chapter 65 -65: The Sorrow of Life and Death

Since entering the apocalypse, Gu Pan had killed many and seen even more die. The death of acquaintances had become routine, and though they had often seen deaths in their building, it was the first time someone close to her had died, an emotion beyond the scope of words.

But she knew she couldn’t grieve for too long; this was the apocalypse, and those who were alive had to keep living.

She took out the New Year’s gifts she had brought and placed them on the table, planning to inform them and then leave soon, as she couldn’t wait here until Tian Zhenzhen’s last moment.

However, she hadn’t expected that shortly after, cries from Mr. and Mrs. Tian emerged from the bedroom.

Gu Pan knew then, Tian Zhenzhen had passed away.

She took a new piece of clothing out of her backpack and walked in to say to Mrs. Tian, “Auntie, let’s change Zhenzhen into this.”

Mrs. Tian nodded, and together with Gu Pan, they changed Tian Zhenzhen into the new clothes.

Because the Tian family wanted to see Zhenzhen a little more, the cremation was scheduled for later that day.

Gu Pan couldn’t stay there since her family would start to worry. At times like this, she couldn’t be considerate of everything.

So Gu Pan bade farewell to the Tian family, leaving behind the New Year’s gifts, which would help them celebrate a better year, and Zhenzhen could rest easy knowing that.

Leaving the Tian residence, Gu Pan, Lu Ruisheng, and Feng Zhekai were all silent, suffering from a shared grief, not merely from the loss but also from the fear of the unknown life ahead.

After dropping Feng Zhekai off, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng went to inform Dong Mingyue, or else she would have wasted resources searching for them.

Dong Mingyue was deeply grieved upon hearing the news. One couldn’t cry outside as the frigid temperature could easily damage the face.

Looking up at the sky for a long time, Dong Mingyue finally regained her composure and hugged Gu Pan, “Panpan, people are truly fragile.”

Gu Pan sighed, “Yes, in the apocalypse, living another day is what counts, so we can’t think too much.”

“I understand, I always felt I had become stronger. I said tears are useless, and I wouldn’t cry anymore, but just now, I really wanted to.”

“I cried too. Crying isn’t necessarily a weakness; it means we still have emotions, we are still human.”

“Panpan, sometimes I’m scared, scared that one day I’ll turn into a monster.”

“That won’t happen. I’ve heard that many bases are nearly completed, and we will find a peaceful living space soon.”

“Yeah, New Year is coming; I thought the three of us would turn twenty-six together, but Zhenzhen will forever remain twenty-five.”

“So we have to carry her with us through more New Years, throughout this apocalypse.” After finishing, Gu Pan checked her watch, “We need to get back, we’ve been out for a while.”

Dong Mingyue nodded, “Yeah, go rest well, and don’t be too upset.”

“I know, you too,” Gu Pan said, and along with Lu Ruisheng, bid farewell to Dong Mingyue.

Dong Mingyue insisted on taking them to her place and brought out a box of supplies.

They were all daily necessities, things for washing hair and face, and even sanitary pads, which weren’t so easy to come by now. Seeing these, Gu Pan felt more reassured about Dong Mingyue.

After saying goodbye again, Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng finally went home.

Once home, after changing clothes, Gu Pan took out her childhood photos and started talking to Lu Ruisheng about her childhood, which was also a way of comforting Tian Zhenzhen. After all, it is said that the real disappearance of a person isn’t through death, but through being forgotten.

After talking to Lu Ruisheng for a while, Gu Pan felt much better. Then, thinking about the warming weather and remembering how mice had invaded her home in her previous life, damaging many things, she decided to tidy up and store everything in the Space.

In her current mood, it was better to divert her attention by doing something.

The two of them packed up old photos, various birthday gifts, and anniversary presents, and stored them in the Space.

While sorting through Lu Ruisheng’s things, Gu Pan opened a file bag, took out the letter and a pen that were with Lu Ruisheng when he was left at the orphanage’s door.

The letter only contained Lu Ruisheng’s name, his birthdate, and a blessing.

Lu Ruisheng had long come to terms with this, “You’ve kept it so well, but honestly, I didn’t care about it anymore. Now, with the apocalypse having happened, there’s even less reason to keep it.”

Gu Pan packed the items and stored them in the Space, “Let’s keep it. What if your parents really had a reason? They left your name, which means they never truly intended to give up on you.”

Lu Ruisheng scoffed, “If they hadn’t intended to give up on me, then why, after all these years I grew up in the orphanage, have they still not resolved their difficulties? It’s clear they abandoned me, and I really don’t care anymore.”

“Maybe there’s another hidden story? Let’s keep it, it doesn’t take up much space. When I first met you, I thought the orphanage had given you a complicated name, only later did I find out it was the name you came with.”

“When I was a child, I overheard the director and the head talking about my background. Knowing my name was with me when I was abandoned, I didn’t want to be adopted. I was afraid that after being adopted, my biological parents wouldn’t be able to find me. And what happened? That wait was in vain.”

“Actually, not being adopted might not have been a bad thing for you. We can never be sure about the quality of adoptive families, but at least you had a fairly good life in the orphanage.”

“That’s true, and I also met you and married you. All the hardships I’ve endured in this life sweetened because I had you.”

Gu Pan leaned on Lu Ruisheng’s shoulder, “I am also very glad I married you.”

That night, Gu Pan held Lu Ruisheng closely and went to sleep very late. Although she knew it was not the time for deep mourning, Tian Zhenzhen’s death still deeply affected her.

The next day, Gu Pan had to let go of her sorrow and went with Lu Ruisheng to exchange gold, an opportunity they couldn’t miss.

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That day, at four exchange points, they spent a total of two hours. Previously, the Space had 3 hours and 28 minutes left and, subtracting those two hours, left 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Gu Pan was truly pleased with this outcome. It was enough if the Space’s duration was maximized before the extreme heat ended, because there would be tornadoes, sandstorms, acid rain, and such afterward. If caught in those conditions in an open area without Space, one would basically be awaiting death, and those weathers would persist. So if the Space duration wasn’t maximized, emerging would still be risky unless dressed in a hazmat suit, but since they had only a few suits, they couldn’t use them carelessly. Thus, as long as it was done before the extreme heat passed, there would be no danger.

On their way back, looking at people hurrying along with knives in hand, Gu Pan couldn’t help but sigh. It was only the beginning, not yet reaching the extremity of cannibalism, but after experiencing the plague and extreme heat, the world would truly become a living hell.

The vegetables they had planted these past two days had also started sprouting, and there was no need to cover them with plastic wrap anymore. Controlling the humidity and watering daily was sufficient.