318: The season changes at midnight

Jiang Fei pulled open the curtains and looked outside through the window.

The vibrant flowers and plants from yesterday were now somewhat withered, swaying gently in the wind.

She glanced at the watch on her wrist: 00:34, it was already a new day.

Today's season was autumn.

The thermometer on the wall showed 23℃.

In less than an hour, the temperature had dropped by more than twenty degrees.

Xiao Chuxia complained, “The heavens are quite punctual, changing seasons right at midnight.”

“Miss, if it snows and freezes this winter, will we experience extreme cold again?”

Recalling the previous extreme cold, Xiao Chuxia couldn't help but feel a little scared.

If Miss hadn't been there then, she would have frozen to death.

Jiang Fei: “Most likely not.”

“The summer we experienced yesterday had a maximum temperature of 48℃, which wasn't as hot as the extreme high temperatures we had before, so winter shouldn't be as cold as the extreme cold.”

“If it gets too cold, I’ll take you all into the Supermarket.”

The stuffy heat in the room was gone, so Jiang Fei and Xiao Chuxia drew the curtains and went to sleep.

When she woke up in the morning, Jiang Fei vaguely heard the sound of wind from outside.

You Yuxi was still sound asleep, so Jiang Fei quietly got up, opened the door, and went out.

Sand and dust blew in her face.

The usually clear blue sky was now hazy, as if covered by a thin mist.

The flowers and plants downstairs had completely withered, revealing the desolation and bleakness of autumn.

Taking a mask from the Supermarket warehouse and putting it on, Jiang Fei went to room 302 next door.

Lu Yu, Ling Zhaorui, and Su Liuyuan had already gotten up, washed, and were packing weapons into their backpacks, preparing to go out.

The weapons were what they had taken before leaving the Supermarket yesterday.

There were submachine guns, daggers, flashbangs, smoke grenades, and bombs, enough for self-defense.

“There’s a sandstorm outside, mild, it won’t affect travel, but if you stay outside for a long time, you must wear protective gear, otherwise your eyes, skin, and respiratory tract will be damaged.”

Jiang Fei took out three balaclavas, three goggles, and a box of medical masks and gave them to them.

The air is dirty on sandy days, and dust on hair is hard to wash off.

Wearing a balaclava not only prevents hair from getting dirty but also fully protects the skin on the face and neck, adding an extra layer of protection.

Lu Yu and the other two put on their protective gear.

The balaclavas Jiang Fei gave them were black, with only the eye area exposed.

The three men were tall, holding guns, and wearing black balaclavas, looking very much like fierce bandits. Jiang Fei rarely teased them:

“If you go out like this, I guarantee no one will rob you.”

A smile appeared in Lu Yu’s eyes: “When we come back, we’ll bring you gold.”

After seeing off the three scavengers, Jiang Fei returned to 301.

You Yuxi was awake, sitting up in bed, and Xiao Chuxia was feeding her eight-treasure porridge.

Compared to her sickly state yesterday, You Yuxi was much better today and had the strength to speak.

“Sister Jiang, thank you for saving me.”

“Without you, I would have died in the Old Alley District yesterday.”

“I won’t bother you for too long, I’ll leave after I finish the eight-treasure porridge.”

“Stay here comfortably.” Jiang Fei took bread from the backpack on the bed and ate it.

She had placed the backpack there a few days ago, filled with some food and drinking water, fearing that Xiao Hua Lao might get hungry in the middle of the night and have nothing to eat.

Seeing that You Yuxi had finished the eight-treasure porridge, Jiang Fei spoke again: “I have something to tell you.”

Jiang Fei told You Yuxi about meeting You Chengyu yesterday.

Including the news of Father You's death and Mother You going mad.

Upon learning of her parents' situation, You Yuxi's eyes gradually turned red, but she bit her lip and remained silent.

Seemingly not wanting to disturb Jiang Fei and Xiao Chuxia, You Yuxi clutched the quilt tightly, restraining her emotions.

Xiao Chuxia couldn't bear to watch and reached out to hug her: “Cry if you want to, we’re all here.”

The warm words instantly shattered You Yuxi’s facade.

“Sister Chu Xia, I don’t have a father anymore… I don’t have a father anymore…”

She cried out, repeating these words, tears streaming down her face.

She clung to Xiao Chuxia like a drowning person, helpless and desperate.

After a long while, You Yuxi’s crying subsided, and she looked at Jiang Fei with red eyes.

“Sister Jiang, do you know where the Black Night Gang is?”

“I want to find my mother and brother.”

Jiang Fei: “I’ll be going to the Black Night Gang for lunch, and I’ll take you with me.”

“You're not in a suitable state to meet You Chengyu right now.”

Using the backpack as cover, Jiang Fei took out a small mirror and gave it to You Yuxi.

The person in the mirror had swollen red eyes and nose from crying, and snot still lingered on her face.

Not wanting her brother to worry, You Yuxi decided to go at noon.

Just as she was about to wipe the tears and snot from her face with her sleeve, Jiang Fei grabbed her hand.

“There’s water in the bathroom, go wash your face.”

You Yuxi: “No need, Sister Jiang, water is precious, you should save it.”

“The Tube Building supplies water for 10 minutes every morning, so it’s a waste not to use it.”

“Besides, we’ve stockpiled water, so using some won’t affect us.”

Only then did You Yuxi go to the bathroom to wash her face.

She used the water to wash her neck and arms again before pouring it into the toilet tank.

After she came out, Jiang Fei handed her a set of black sportswear, underwear, and shoes and socks.

“They’re all clean, put them on, and discard the set you’re wearing.”

“Okay.” You Yuxi took the clothes and asked cautiously:

“Sister Jiang, Sister Chu Xia, can you help me keep quiet about my past as a prostitute?”

“I don’t want my brother and mother to know what I did…”

Jiang Fei: “We won’t say anything, the past is in the past.”

Xiao Chuxia: “Once you change your clothes, you’ll start a new life.”

“Thank you.”

You Yuxi bowed gratefully and went to the bathroom to change her clothes.

Jiang Fei put the dirty clothes and slippers she had taken off into a bag, put on a black balaclava and goggles, and took them outside to throw away.

Coincidentally, she met Wim, who was arriving on a motorcycle, downstairs.

Wim was a little unsure if it was Jiang Fei and tentatively called out, “Miss Jiang Fei?”

Jiang Fei: “It’s me.”

“Your new outfit is quite unique.”

“We really are on the same wavelength, I came to find you, and you appeared.”

Jiang Fei’s attitude was cold: “Speak quickly if you have something to say.”

Wim put away his playful thoughts: “I want to cooperate with you again.”

“My subordinate saw a guard from the Black Night Gang go to you yesterday, his name is Wu Dayong.”

“I heard you two are good friends, I want your friend to help us, working from the inside and outside, to take down the Black Night Gang.”

“After it’s done, we’ll split the supplies with you.”

The Black Night Gang is the largest gang in Mos City, possessing the only seawater filtration equipment.

The water fees survivors pay go to them.

He had coveted the Black Night Gang for a long time.

Although it was a gang formed by women, they were exceptionally united and powerful, and he had never found a breakthrough.

Furthermore, the Black Night Gang kept taking in Chinese people, and their numbers had exceeded a thousand. He couldn't win if he fought them head-on.

With an insider, it would be different; they could launch a surprise attack and catch them off guard.

Now he still had dozens of machine guns, making his chances of winning even greater.

Recalling the boss behind Jiang Fei, Wim smiled falsely:

“After this job is done, I’ll hold a celebration party and invite your boss to drink.”

“I want to formally discuss cooperation with your boss and completely take over Mos City.”

As long as Jiang Fei's boss showed up, he would take them hostage and demand all those weapons.

Wim pretended to be considerate: “If your car can’t fit that many people, I can send my subordinates to pick you up, I know where you live.”

“I remember you seem to have a few friends living here too, call them to the celebration party then.”

These words were undoubtedly a threat to Jiang Fei.

If Jiang Fei didn't agree, he would cause trouble, and even harm her friends.

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Fei’s eyes, and she formed a plan, feigning suspicion:

“Can you really give us half of the Black Night Gang’s supplies?”