80: Little Golden Man

“When the insect disaster first started, I went out to find food and discovered a flyer for the Human Paradise Base. I thought it was a shelter established by the government, but I never imagined it would be a nightmare...”

Jiang Fei couldn't cry, so she simply lowered her head, clenched her fists, and pretended to be forcefully suppressing her emotions.

“I was lucky enough to feign illness and escape, but those victims trapped in Human Paradise still have to endure suffering.”

“I personally saw a child forced to kneel on the ground with a gun to his head, barking like a dog and licking their dirty feet.”

By the end of her sentence, Jiang Fei’s voice unconsciously carried a hint of anger, which, by a strange twist of fate, dispelled some of Director Ning’s doubts.

This girl doesn't seem to be acting.

Now, with severe disasters in various places, trust between the government and the public is crucial.

Once the government's image is damaged, no one will believe any future announcements.

Moreover, the team needs to replenish its supplies.

After a long pause.

Director Ning spoke, “Do you still remember the way to Human Paradise?”

He was willing to take a gamble.

“I remember.” Jiang Fei found paper and a pen and drew the route, including a map of Human Paradise.

“They occupy the entire village, and all supplies are stored in the warehouse in the East of the village. There are about a hundred people, and they are armed with hunting rifles.”

“I suggest planting explosives in these locations. They can be detonated simultaneously to eliminate those people efficiently and without affecting the East of the village.”

“If Director Ning trusts me, I can lead a team to infiltrate.”

The snow was too thick, making walking difficult, so a frontal assault was indeed unsuitable.

Sneaking in would, firstly, result in zero casualties, and secondly, avoid alerting the enemy. Moreover, this girl was familiar with the terrain.

Director Ning agreed to Jiang Fei's plan: “You and Qian Yao's Rescue Team have completed missions together and have good chemistry. You can select the personnel you need from his team.”

“We'll make our move once the snow lessens.”

“If everything you said today is true, I can offer you and your friends housing slots in the Safety Shelter.”

Houses in the Safety Shelter were in high demand; even fighting tooth and nail might not secure a spot.

Ordinary survivors could only sleep in the Common sleeping area.

Jiang Fei was secretly delighted but maintained a humble yet confident demeanor: “I will complete the mission.”

“Goodbye, Director Ning.”

Watching Jiang Fei's retreating figure, Director Ning couldn't help but ask Xu Qianyao, who was beside him, “What do you think of her joining the Rescue Team?”

Xu Qianyao answered without hesitation: “She is very suitable. Jiang Fei is intelligent and capable; she wouldn't abuse her authority or bully the weak.”

Director Ning smiled: “Find an opportunity to formally invite her to join the Rescue Team.”

It would be a pity for this girl not to work for the government.

—

On her way back to the store, Jiang Fei unexpectedly saw two familiar faces.

Yu Xuanjiao and He Dahong were asking Rescue Team members for supplies.

“Comrade, my girlfriend isn’t feeling well, could you please give her an extra portion of food?”

“My stomach hurts so much…”

“Sorry, everyone’s daily food ration is fixed. If we give you more, others will go hungry.” The Rescue Team member finished speaking and left.

He Dahong couldn't help but slap Yu Xuanjiao: “Can't you cry?”

“If you had acted more pitiful just now, he would have given it to us!”

Yu Xuanjiao covered her face and remained silent, her eyes filled with resentment.

Before the government suppressed the riots, it was she who suggested to He Dahong that they hide first, and once things settled down, they could pretend to be survivors and claim identity cards.

The Neighborhood Committee was disbanded as a result.

She thought He Dahong would treat her better, but who knew this beast, unable to openly rob under the government's nose, would make her sleep with men and old men in exchange for supplies!

If she didn't obey, she would be severely beaten, and now there wasn't a single good spot on her body!

“I'll ask around to see if anyone is willing to buy you for a night with biscuits.”

He Dahong pulled Yu Xuanjiao back towards the residential building, and as he turned, he saw Jiang Fei opposite them, instantly feeling guilty.

He had promised Yu Xuanjiao he would teach Jiang Fei a lesson, but the person was perfectly fine, so how could he not be embarrassed?

Yu Xuanjiao made no attempt to hide her jealousy and hatred.

The girl’s clothes were clean, unlike hers, whose cotton coat gave off a sour smell.

It was all Jiang Fei's fault!

Otherwise, why would she have been forced by the residents of Yulan Yuan Building A to demand supplies, and in desperation, joined the Neighborhood Committee!

He Dahong greeted her warmly: “What a coincidence, Miss Jiang.”

“Where do you live? I'll walk you back.”

He also wanted to see how many supplies this woman had and if he could find an opportunity to get some.

Recalling the piece of red cloth still in her pocket, a hint of malice flashed in Jiang Fei's eyes.

Those scoundrels were most suitable for Human Paradise.

“Get lost, don’t follow me.”

Jiang Fei pulled out a dagger and threatened him coldly, deliberately dropping the red cloth.

As if she hadn't noticed the item had fallen, Jiang Fei walked away.

Yu Xuanjiao quickly ran over to pick it up, and just as she was about to read the words on the red cloth, Jiang Fei returned.

“Give it back to me.”

Seeing Jiang Fei's nervousness, Yu Xuanjiao felt that what she held was a good item and hid it behind her back.

“What evidence do you have that it's yours?”

“I picked it up from the ground, so it's mine.”

Jiang Fei raised her dagger.

Yu Xuanjiao instinctively backed away: “I'm telling you, this area is full of government people. If you dare to kill me, you won't get away either!”

“You just wait!”

Dropping this resentful threat, Jiang Fei left “unwillingly,” even stabbing the thick snow a few times with her dagger, as if greatly annoyed.

Yu Xuanjiao took out the red cloth, and He Dahong went over to look at it with her.

“Join the Human Paradise Base, and from then on, you won't have to worry about food or clothing, and you'll have hot meals every day…” Yu Xuanjiao was tempted.

“Let's go there!”

“Who knows what the Safety Shelter is like? Instead of eating dry biscuits with the main group, it's better to go to the base for hot meals.”

“If it's good there, we'll stay. If not, we can always come back.”

She no longer wanted to live a hungry life!

He Dahong thought it made sense: “Let's go, we'll go back and quietly pack our things so no one finds out.”

Yu Xuanjiao and He Dahong had no suspicions whatsoever.

This was Jiang Fei's item; how could she go to a bad place?

—

Having tricked two fools, Jiang Fei was in an excellent mood. Just as she reached the street where her store was located, she suddenly caught sight of something golden.

A man wearing a leopard-print mink coat, a gold-rimmed leather hat, and ten large gold rings on his gloved fingers.

He also had two extra-wide, heavy gold bracelets on his wrists.

They felt so heavy, it seemed easy to get tendinitis just by wearing them.

As if afraid others wouldn't notice, a gold necklace as thick as a chopstick was also worn on the outside.

200 grams… 500 grams… 700 grams… Jiang Fei estimated the weight of each gold ornament, her eyes gradually brightening.

A little golden man!