109: Chapter 109 We are all Qin Lin's passengers

Xu Xue hurriedly stood up: "O-Okay."

The two of them sat down on the sofa in the corner of the living room.

Qin Lin got straight to the point: "Miss Xu, since you've chosen to come with us, there are some rules you need to know."

"Please, go ahead."

Xu Xue sat up straight, like a student waiting for a teacher's lecture.

"First, the RV is a team; everyone must contribute their own strength. Do you know how to cook? Or do you have other skills?"

Xu Xue thought for a moment: "I can cook, but only simple things. I can also sew, organize things, draw... but these don't seem very useful in the apocalypse."

"It's fine, none of that matters."

"Second, although supplies on the vehicle are sufficient, they need to be planned reasonably. Food, water, and daily necessities are allocated based on need; nothing can be wasted."

"I understand."

"Third, and the most important point."

Qin Lin looked into her eyes.

"We are all aware of your relationship with Yuran. I won't judge who's right or wrong, but I hope you can coexist peacefully."

"In the apocalypse, survival is the top priority; personal grievances should be set aside."

Xu Xue lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

"I know Miss Su hates me. I... I don't expect her forgiveness. As long as I can have a safe place to survive, I'll do anything."

"I will try my best to avoid her and not make her angry..."

"There's no need to avoid her."

Qin Lin shook his head.

"Just interact normally. Yuran isn't an unreasonable person; she just needs time to accept certain facts."

"I understand."

"Your room is arranged in Guest Bedroom No. 004. Wanwan will take you there."

Qin Lin stood up.

"Get some rest first."

"Thank you, Mr. Qin," Xu Xue said softly.

"Just call me Qin Lin."

Xu Xue followed Lin Wanwan toward the bedroom area.

In the hallway, she encountered Su Yuran coming out of Bedroom No. 001.

The two made eye contact, and the atmosphere instantly froze.

Lin Wanwan stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to say.

Su Yuran looked at Xu Xue with a complex gaze.

There was anger and disgust, but also a faint, imperceptible trace of pity.

In the end, she said nothing and turned toward the living room.

Xu Xue breathed a sigh of relief, but felt even worse inside.

Guest Bedroom No. 004 was a double room. Although she was currently the only one living there, the room was still warm, clean, and safe.

There was a wardrobe, a desk, and a window through which she could see outside.

"Get some rest first. I'll come call you at dinner time."

"Miss Lin," Xu Xue called out to her.

"Um... what is the relationship between Mr. Qin and all of you?"

Lin Wanwan's face turned slightly red, but she was very frank:

"We are all Qin Lin's passengers, and also... his women."

Even though she had guessed it, hearing it with her own ears still surprised Xu Xue.

Especially that doctor who looked so mature and professional; she was actually also...

But on second thought, it was normal. Han Qing was truly very charming.

Xu Xue processed this information.

It seemed this RV was not just a shelter, but also a special miniature society.

And she had become a new member of this society.

"I understand. Thank you for telling me this."

"You're welcome. Since you're here, you're family."

"Get some good rest."

After Lin Wanwan left, Xu Xue sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the unfamiliar room.

From today on, this would be her new home.

Though it was awkward and embarrassing, at least... she was alive.

And here there was food, warmth, and safety.

This was already far luckier than the vast majority of survivors.

She lay down on the bed; the soft mattress almost made her want to cry.

For over a month, she had been woken up by the cold several times every night.

Now, she could finally get a good night's sleep.

...

At dinner time, the atmosphere in the RV remained subtle.

At the long dining table, Qin Lin sat at the head. On the left were Su Yuran and Su Yuling, and on the right were Lin Wanwan and Han Yurou.

Han Qing sat opposite Qin Lin, while Xu Xue sat in the furthest position.

The end near the kitchen.

"Let's eat, everyone," Qin Lin said.

Everyone began to use their chopsticks, but except for the clinking of bowls and utensils, almost no one spoke.

Su Yuran ate in silence, her eyes fixed on the rice in her bowl, not looking at anyone.

Xu Xue took small bites, not daring to reach for dishes, only eating the plate of stir-fried seasonal vegetables in front of her.

Lin Wanwan saw this and proactively placed a piece of braised meat with potatoes into Xu Xue's bowl.

"Eat more; you need to supplement your nutrition."

"Th-Thank you."

Su Yuran's hand movements paused for a moment, but she didn't speak.

"Yuran, you should eat more too."

Qin Lin placed a rib into Su Yuran's bowl.

"You're eating for two now; you need more nutrition."

Su Yuran nodded: "Mm."

The meal was exceptionally quiet.

Even the usually lively Han Yurou sensed the wrong atmosphere and ate obediently without speaking.

Han Qing occasionally exchanged a few low-voiced words with Qin Lin about the Medical Room, but her voice was very soft.

After the meal, Lin Wanwan and Han Yurou cleared the dishes, while Han Qing went to the Medical Room to organize the medicine.

Su Yuran took Su Yuling back to their room to rest.

Only Qin Lin and Xu Xue remained in the living room.

"Mr. Qin," Xu Xue spoke up proactively.

"I... I want to do something. I can't just eat and stay for free."

Qin Lin thought for a moment: "Do you know how to organize supplies?"

"Yes."

"Then go to the Tool Warehouse and help organize. Wanwan will tell you where things are placed and how to categorize them."

"Okay."

Xu Xue felt as if a weight had been lifted and immediately went to find Lin Wanwan.

She needed to do things, to prove her value.

Otherwise, in this small society, she would feel even more uneasy.

In the Tool Warehouse, Lin Wanwan introduced the supply categorization System to Xu Xue.

"Food is arranged by expiration date, with the nearest ones on the outside. Medicine is categorized by use: external injuries, colds, gastrointestinal... daily necessities are also categorized."

"Many things need to be organized frequently, otherwise they'll get messy."

"So many supplies..."

Xu Xue looked at the packed shelves and exclaimed in wonder.

"Were these all collected by Mr. Qin?"

"Most of them were."

Lin Wanwan didn't say much about the System.

"Organize slowly, there's no rush. Just get familiar with it today."

Xu Xue began to work.

...

Meanwhile, in Bedroom No. 001, Su Yuran lay on the bed, her eyes open, staring at the ceiling.

Su Yuling was already asleep, her breathing steady.

But Su Yuran couldn't sleep.

As soon as she closed her eyes, she would think of her father and her mother.

She thought of Xu Xue's young and beautiful face.

"Sis, aren't you asleep yet?" Su Yuling asked softly.

"Did I wake you up?"

"No, I can't sleep either."

Su Yuling turned over to face her sister.

"Are you thinking about Mom and Dad?"

"Mm."

"Sis, that Big Sister Xu Xue... is she really Dad's..."

Su Yuling asked cautiously.

"Don't ask," Su Yuran interrupted her.

"Go to sleep."

Su Yuling was silent for a while, then said:

"Sis, I think Big Sister Xu Xue is also quite pitiful. She stayed in such a cold place by herself for over a month, and Dad didn't go back for her."

"That's her own doing," Su Yuran's voice was icy.

"But she doesn't look like a bad person... and she's very pretty. If..."

"If what?"

Su Yuran turned her head to look at her younger sister.