32: Chapter 32 There's still a long way to go before you become my sister-in-law.

"Fine, then it's settled." Xu Jingan snatched the bank card, thinking about transferring it to his daughter right away so she could keep stockpiling in Jing City.

Xu Wanning stood by the window for a long time, and only after Lin Wandong and Zheng Cheng left happily did she walk to the front door and enter the house. "Dad."

Xu Jingan was stunned. "Daughter, why are you back? Why didn't you say anything? I could have gone to pick you up."

Xu Wanning chuckled. "I wanted to give you a surprise. Where is my Second Uncle?"

Xu Jingan handed her the bank card he had just received. "Your Second Uncle sold his house and went to transfer the title. He'll be back in a while."

Not long after he finished speaking, Xu Jingping returned. Seeing Xu Wanning, he happily handed over a bank card. "Ningning, Second Uncle's house sold for 500,000, it's all for you."

He was happy. He had sold the house to the person who had always been giving him a hard time and secretly plotting against him. Hehe, satisfying.

Xu Wanning didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it all. "Alrighty."

"Ningning, are you leaving later?" Ever since his wife went to Jing City, he felt the house was empty every day, staring blankly at his younger brother, which was no fun at all.

Xu Wanning shook her head. "I'm not leaving. After the overseas supplies arrive and we collect them, we'll all go together. First, we'll head to Meng City to collect the lamb and pork, then we'll go to Jing City."

"Good, good, good. With you accompanying us, we won't be so bored." Xu Jingan was so happy he couldn't close his mouth. Finally, he wouldn't have to stare at his younger brother in silence every day.

Once the money was in hand, Xu Wanning transferred it to Lu Zhiyu. [Zhiyu, give this money to Grandpa Zhou and have him stockpile more goods.]

[Received.] Lu Zhiyu replied quickly.

She was the only one currently in Jing City, so these tasks had to be left to her.

[Ningning, how is your progress with my brother?] The gossiping Lu Zhiyu came online.

Xu Wanning replied helplessly, her words filled with resentment.

[No progress. Your brother says he wants to get along with me like friends. He hasn't figured out his feelings for me yet and isn't sure if he wants to spend his life with me.]

Lu Zhiyu made a video call. As soon as it connected, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, my brother is truly amazing. To think he can resist the temptation of such a great beauty like you. I told you, his true love is the fire truck."

Xu Wanning sighed. "It seems it's going to take some effort to become your sister-in-law."

In her past life, they spent over three years together before he confessed. In this life, she couldn't wait three years.

Lu Zhiyu waved her hand. "Oh, don't worry. My brother definitely won't be able to resist for long. You're just not here right now; the moment he sees you, he definitely won't be able to hold out. Trust me."

"I hope so. I have to go back in a few days. Do you have time to pick me up? I assume your brother won't have time."

Lu Chengyue had returned to the Fire Station and basically couldn't get out; it wasn't good to keep asking for leave.

"No problem. Tell me the time, and I'll head over early to pick you up. I'm going to send the money to Grandpa Zhou first. Talk later." Lu Zhiyu waved happily and hung up the video call.

In the evening, Xu Wanning took out dishes made by Auntie Lan directly from her space. Xu Jingan steamed a pot of rice, and the three of them enjoyed a delicious meal.

Xu Jingping ate happily. "This food is so delicious. Do you have a lot in your space?"

Xu Wanning shook her head. "Not much. I didn't stay there long. When Auntie Lan and the others get to Jing City, we can have everyone make some boxed meals and store them in my space. It'll be convenient to take them with us when we go out later."

Xu Jingping gave a thumbs up. "Having a space is great. Whatever you put in comes out the same way—fresh and warm. It's really good."

Xu Jingan gnawed on a large bone in his hand. "Since we have nothing to do, let's make some pasta dishes at home over the next few days and store them—steamed buns, flower rolls, pancakes, dumplings, and stuffed buns. How about that?"

"Agreed." Xu Wanning and Xu Jingping completely agreed.

Who knew what the situation would be like in the future? Maybe there wouldn't be time to cook, so preparing everything and storing it would be convenient.

Xu Jingan took another large bone. "Let's go to the market to buy groceries in a bit, and while we're at it, buy some takeout containers."

"Okay." The Xu family never compromised when it came to eating. If they found a good restaurant, they would always go there whenever they ate out, unless something happened that prevented them from going back.

Xu Wanning ate a piece of meat. "Come to think of it, I haven't stockpiled anything ready-to-eat. Dad, Second Uncle, you two go to the market later."

"I'll go out and order some spicy hot pot, clay pot noodles, rice noodles, hot and sour glass noodles, corn noodles, fried noodles, and such, and store them all in my space."

Xu Jingping raised his hand. "Stockpile some roast duck for Second Uncle, that's what I like."

Xu Wanning made an OK sign. "No problem."

Xu Jingan was gnawing on a large bone in his mouth, anxious to speak, but his mouth was too full to articulate.

Xu Wanning quickly spoke up. "Dad, Dad, don't rush, I know. You want braised dishes, pig ears, pig hearts, and all that. I will definitely order them for you."

Xu Jingan nodded happily.

After the meal, the three of them split up to take action.

Xu Wanning went out to the food street, ordering food from shop after shop, agreeing with the owners to pick up the goods early tomorrow morning.

After a round, besides the money for tomorrow's payment, only enough money for plane tickets was left in her card. Emptied out, completely emptied.

These things were cheaper to buy here; she always felt she hadn't stockpiled enough.

She quickly called Lu Zhiyu. "Zhiyu, transfer 500,000 over to me. I'm going to stockpile some spicy hot pot, clay pot rice, and such." There was still time; she would go stockpile another batch tomorrow.

Lu Zhiyu screamed in excitement. "I actually forgot about these too! If we can't eat these after The Apocalypse, how miserable would that be? Remember to help me stockpile more pizza, burgers, and things like that. Especially milk tea—stockpile as much as there is. I'll transfer one million to you."

After her parents learned that The Apocalypse was coming, they sold everything in the house except for the house and the car, and ordered a lot of supplies. Their warehouse was already full. They planned to use the remaining money to stockpile goods from abroad and had also given her two million, telling her to stockpile whatever she was missing.

Originally, she wanted to give it all to Grandpa Zhou. Fortunately, she hadn't given it yet.

"Got it, I'll stockpile it." After receiving the transfer notification, Xu Wanning hung up the phone and went to help make dumplings.

After taking a shower that night, Xu Wanning lay in bed early and sent a message to Lu Chengyue. [Brother Chengyue, are you tired today?]

Lu Chengyue had just finished washing his feet. While pouring the water, he replied. [Not tired. Will you be able to sleep today?]

Xu Wanning smiled. [Yes. If I can't sleep, I'll play the recording of Brother Chengyue counting sheep; I'll definitely be able to sleep.]

Lu Chengyue's hand paused as he set down the basin. He didn't know why he had suddenly counted sheep in a voice message; it was so unlike him. It was strange, strangely embarrassing.

[Xiao Yu said you agreed to let her pick you up?] He had been thinking about picking her up himself, but he didn't expect Xiao Yu to steal that opportunity.

Xu Wanning bit her finger. [Yeah, after all, you are a Firefighter and can't just leave whenever you want. I can't let you make a mistake. After I go back, I'll go to the Fire Station to see you.]

That's what being in love is like; even if you say very ordinary things, you never get tired of it, and there's always endless talk. Her heart felt wonderful, even if they hadn't officially confirmed their relationship yet and were still in the ambiguous stage.

Lu Chengyue got into bed and lay down. [Okay, I'll wait for you.]

Jiang Yishen from next door poked his head in. "Old Lu, did you chase down Pretty Miss Xu?"