32: Feint

When Shi Xu returned, he wasn't surprised to see Father Shi and Mother Shi.

Father Shi went to the study with Shi Xu to talk, while Su Mianmian stayed downstairs talking with Mother Shi.

About an hour later, the two of them came downstairs.

Seeing this, Mother Shi said goodbye to Su Mianmian.

Su Mianmian nodded, and she and Shi Xu watched them leave.

"Shi Xu, did Dad talk to you about the supplies abroad?" Su Mianmian turned her head to look at Shi Xu, her face full of curiosity.

Besides guessing that, she really couldn't guess anything else.

Shi Xu nodded, then shook his head.

Seeing this, Su Mianmian was a little confused.

Was that a yes or a no?

Perhaps Su Mianmian's expression was too puzzled, and Shi Xu couldn't help but smile and explain, "He told me about the location, and he also told me some other things."

Su Mianmian nodded upon hearing this.

She didn't ask further; the more she knew, the faster she'd get into trouble.

The next day, Shi Xu took Su Mianmian and set off for Country M.

They were flying on a private jet, and it was Su Mianmian's first time on one. She tried her best not to look curious, but her darting eyes still betrayed her thoughts.

Seeing her so curious, Shi Xu couldn't help but laugh, "Mianmian, do you want me to get you one?"

Su Mianmian: "..."

She turned her head to look at Shi Xu in confusion, not understanding why he would say that.

After a few seconds, she realized that she must have given herself away.

"No, no need."

"After the apocalypse, this thing won't be very useful!"

"But we could stock a few."

"They need to be good quality."

Su Mianmian's quick change of mind made Shi Xu pause for a moment.

He smiled and nodded, indicating he understood.

Seeing him smile, Su Mianmian walked to her seat and sat down.

After an unknown amount of time, Shi Xu noticed Su Mianmian was completely silent. He turned his head to look and found that she had already fallen asleep.

Shi Xu felt that whenever he went out with her, she often took naps anywhere, anytime.

He shook his head helplessly, turned back, and continued to look at the strategy guide.

When the plane descended, Su Mianmian woke up groggily.

She glanced outside and saw that it was dark.

Checking her phone, it was already past eleven at night.

Seeing that she was awake, Shi Xu reminded her, "Mianmian, get ready to get off the plane."

Su Mianmian nodded, tidied herself up, and the plane came to a stop just then.

The two got off the plane, and below was where they were staying.

Su Mianmian felt the Shi Family was a bit too 'extravagant' to be human!

"Mianmian, aren't you tired?"

"If you're not tired, let's go collect the weapons while it's dark."

Seeing Su Mianmian looking wide awake, Shi Xu suggested.

Su Mianmian's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she nodded excitedly.

She had slept all day and was now very energetic.

Shi Xu smiled and pulled her towards the elevator.

The elevator stopped in the underground garage.

Shi Xu chose a low-key car, and Su Mianmian smiled in satisfaction at the sight.

They didn't arrive at the location until two in the morning.

As expected, the warehouse was built in a desolate place.

Su Mianmian was already used to it.

Just as she was about to get out of the car, Shi Xu pulled her hand.

"There's a sniper outside."

"Don't get out yet."

Shi Xu said with a calm expression.

Seeing Shi Xu so calm, Su Mianmian's slightly panicked heart slowly settled down.

Seeing her quiet, Shi Xu made a phone call.

Su Mianmian's foreign language skills were average, so she didn't understand what he said to the person on the other end.

The next second after he hung up, gunshots rang out from outside.

"A feint."

"Heh heh."

Shi Xu sneered, then turned his head to instruct Su Mianmian, "Don't be afraid, nothing will happen."

After he finished speaking, he took out a handgun from the secret compartment, opened the window, and started shooting outside.

Su Mianmian didn't know how he determined the enemy's position, but she watched him shoot intently, a strong desire surging in her heart.

She also wanted to handle such situations calmly, just like Shi Xu.

Shi Xu shot with focus, looking completely at ease.

When the sound of brakes came from behind, Su Mianmian was startled.

She didn't know if the car behind them was friend or foe.

Shi Xu put away his gun and rolled up the car window.

"It's alright, someone will take care of them."

"I didn't expect the location here to be exposed."

Shi Xu said with a cold expression.

Seeing him so angry, Su Mianmian felt that the person who leaked the information was going to suffer greatly.

The people Shi Xu called were very strong; soon, the gunshots outside ceased.

The car window on Shi Xu's side was tapped. He lowered the window a little, and Su Mianmian didn't understand what the person outside said.

Shi Xu replied, and then he left.

Only after the car behind them left did Shi Xu let Su Mianmian get out.

When Su Mianmian got out, she expected to see bodies, but she only saw bloodstains.

"Did those people escape?"

"Why are there only bloodstains?"

Su Mianmian asked curiously.

Seeing her ask this, Shi Xu looked amused.

"I thought you were afraid of seeing bodies."

"So I had them deal with it."

Shi Xu shook his head, sounding helpless.

Su Mianmian: "..."

Shi Xu was surprisingly considerate.

Too bad, she really wasn't afraid.

"You don't have to do that next time."

"I have to get used to these things, don't I?"

Su Mianmian said with a smile.

She was grateful for Shi Xu's thoughtfulness, but she still wanted to grow.

Living forever under someone else's wing was not what she desired.

Shi Xu seemed to understand Su Mianmian's thoughts. He pondered for a moment and nodded.

He respected all of Su Mianmian's decisions.

Since she wanted to grow, he would help her grow.

This warehouse was like a maze; if it weren't for Shi Xu, Su Mianmian wouldn't have found the way in at all.

The passwords were layer after layer, and Su Mianmian had forgotten how many times he had entered passwords by the end.

When the last door opened, Su Mianmian was startled by the guns and ammunition inside.

"This... this is too much!"

"How big is this warehouse anyway?"

Su Mianmian felt it was at least a thousand square meters.

Too big, too much.

Her eyes widened in shock.

"This is just one, and we'll be collecting two more in a few days."

"Ones even bigger than this."

Seeing Su Mianmian's shocked expression, Shi Xu smiled and reminded her.

Su Mianmian: "..."

She had many questions for Shi Xu, but realizing it wasn't the right time or place, she held them back.

When Su Mianmian finished collecting the weapons, she turned her head and saw Shi Xu studying a gun.

"What's wrong?"

"Is there something wrong with this gun?"

Su Mianmian walked over, asking in confusion.

Shi Xu shook his head. He handed the gun to Su Mianmian and said, "This was custom-made for you by my dad. It suits you very well; try it."

Upon hearing this, Su Mianmian immediately took it happily.

She held it in her hand and played with it for a bit, finding the gun very lightweight.

Su Mianmian aimed forward and fired a shot. With a "bang," the bullet landed exactly where she wanted it to.

"Shi Xu, this gun is really good!"

"I love it!"

Su Mianmian looked absolutely smitten.

Shi Xu knew she would like it. He nodded and told her to put it away separately.

The two returned to the villa at six in the morning.

Su Mianmian was extremely tired. She returned to her room, took a quick shower, and immediately collapsed onto the bed to sleep.

Shi Xu didn't do the same; he rested only after he had clarified the matters concerning those people.

After Su Mianmian finished resting, she immediately took Shi Xu to the town where the gas leak was about to occur.

When the two arrived at the outskirts of the town, they saw many cars driving out.

Seeing this, Su Mianmian guessed that people were already being cleared out from inside.

"Shi Xu, let's wait a bit longer before we go in!"

"There are still quite a few people right now."

Su Mianmian turned to Shi Xu, asking for his opinion.

Shi Xu glanced outside; there were many cars and people, and indeed, it wasn't the right time to go in yet.

He nodded and agreed.

The two waited for a long time until the crowd gradually thinned out.

Su Mianmian and Shi Xu put on gas masks and protective clothing, and brought their self-defense weapons.

Fully armed, the two entered the town from a hidden spot.