My MCV and Doomsday
Chapter 502: Times Have Changed

General Zhang had commanded his soldiers to arrange accommodation for Jiang Liushi and his team . On the way, a soldier found Jiang Liushi and Ran Xiyu and then led them to a community . The community could be regarded as a middle-grade one with a relatively good environment . The four-room residence allocated to them was well-decorated, and the furniture inside was clean . The only downside was that needed to use briquettes to cook and generate heat .

"Wow! It's so cool! I never expected to see briquettes again," said Zhang Hai excitedly .

In fact, there was a coal mine in Jiangning, and thus, they could extract briquettes again after doomsday .

After lunch, Ran Xiyu got herself busy, packing a box of supplies and a bag of rice . When she finished, Jiang Liushi accompanied back where they had met Jiang Xiaochu . Unfortunately, she was not there as Jiang Xiaochu had finished working for the day .

"We work in shifts round the clock," explained the man in charge .

"Do you possibly know Jiang Xiaochu's address?" asked Ran Xiyu .

Jiang Liushi offered a cigarette to the supervisor, so they got the address easily . The supervisor caressed the cigarette before carefully placing it on his ear .

If he knew that cigarettes were of no value to Jiang Liushi, how would he feel? Not only Jiang Liushi was not a smoker, but he also didn't like cigarettes as they were too cheap and he couldn't trade them for valuable resources . But in the end, they could still serve a purpose such as getting information from ordinary survivors .

Soon, Jiang Liushi and Ran Xiyu reached the address which the supervisors had given them . It was a relatively remote residential area . The environment had changed a lot, and even the light was somber . The buildings beside the streets were very old . They were close to construction sites . The streets were dirty, and an indescribably strange smell permeated the air .

Ran Xiyu tried her best to find the house number, and not long after they stood in front of a door .

"Who?" A female asked after hearing the knocking sound from the door .

"I'm a friend of Jiang Xiaochu," said Ran Xiyu .

A woman, who was about 28 years old, opened the door . She was wearing clean clothes, and she had lipstick on her lips . When the woman saw Ran Xiyu and Jiang Liushi, she frowned . "Are you looking for Jiang Xiaochu?"

"Yes . Is Jiang Xiaochu here?"

"No . "

"What about her parents?" asked Ran Xiyu .

"No, no!" said the woman impatiently .

Suddenly, another voice came from inside the house . "What are you doing?" And then, a 30-year-old man dressed in uniform appeared from inside . At first, he was kind of irritated, but the moment his eyes landed on Ran Xiyu, it was like he became a completely different person .

"Xiyu! Long time no see . "

"Zhang Haojing? Why are you here?" Ran Xiyu was stunned .

"This is my house," said Zhang Haojing . "Come in, Xiyu . Don't stand outside," Zhang Haojing said to them enthusiastically .

"Where are Jiang Xiaochu and her parents?" Ran Xiyu asked again . "I thought they lived here . "

"Yes, I took them in . They're currently in the coal yard, extracting coal briquettes . "

Although Ran Xiyu had no knowledge about that type of work, Jiang Liushi clearly knew how tiring and hard it was . According to Ran Xiyu's description, Jiang Xiaochu's parents should be in their 50s . How could they still work in the evening? As for Jiang Xiaochu, it was simply a torture .

"Why is that? Did they receive the military's protection before the virus outbreak?" asked Ran Xiyu .

How about them? Are they not protected in advance?" asked Ran Yuxin .

"Things are different in Jiangning . How could they still receive the same treatment? I am the one protecting the family now . I can't believe we met here Xiyu . Please wait until dinner is ready and eat with us," said Zhang Haojing .

"You, don't just stand there! Go to the kitchen and cook!" ordered Zhang Haojing that woman .

That woman was fuming in anger, but she suppressed it after noticing what Ran Xiyu and Jiang Liushi were holding . "You're really polite . What are the things you're carrying?"

"It's something for Xiaochu and her parents," said Ran Xiyu .

"You should know that we don't treat them shabbily . You should leave some things for yourself," explained Zhang Haojing with a smile .

Suddenly, a few footsteps came from the stair . It seemed that Jiang Xiaochu and her parents were back .

"Xiyu? Mr . Jiang?" Jiang Xiaochu was stunned after seeing Jiang Liushi and Ran Xiyu .

As soon as Ran Xiyu saw them, she felt happy . "Xiaochu, uncle and aunt . I'm happy to see you again . "

Jiang Xiaochu's parents looked way older than in the past . Although they looked tired, their temperaments were still very good . They also felt happy when they saw Ra Xiyu . Their daughter had already recounted to them about Ran Xiyu's situation, so they just asked her about her living conditions .

"Xiyu, how could you join a survivor's squad? You can only have a stable life and future only if you join the military . Moreover, stability should be all that girls should be asking for . I think you should leave your squad and come to live with us . I will make sure to find you a good job," said Zhang Haojing .

However, Ran Xiyu didn't pay any attention to him . And then, she passed all the things she had prepared to Jiang Xiaochu and her parents . "These things are a token of gratitude . "

"No, we can't accept…"

"Don't refuse," said Ran Xiyu .

In the end, Jiang Xiaochu accepted the box and opened it . She was astonished by the roasted pieces of mutant meat inside and the mouth-watering aroma they exuded .

Zhang Haojing and that woman were also shocked by the contents .

"Mutant Meat!" Although Zhang Haojing was a paranormal, who worked for the government, the monthly amount of distributed meat was very limited .

Moreover, the mutant meat Ran Xiyu had brought was extremely good and well-cooked . It wasn't rare for survivor squads to have some mutant meat, but it was too wasteful to let ordinary people eat it .

In the next second, the second layer of the box was opened . Inside it were fresh vegetables .

"Im- impossible!"

How could they not react like that? After doomsday, vegetables, and fruits had become rare and precious commodities that only the elites could enjoy . The government had to plant them in rare fertile lands, and their first priority was to distribute them to the scientists and military officers . As for ordinary people? They could only enjoy dried vegetables in soups…

"Here you are . " Jiang Liushi handed the rice to Xiaochu's parents . They tried to refuse, but Ran Xiyu simply shoved the bag in their embrace .

"That's 25 kg of rice! Too much! Too much!" They were quite shocked by the amount as they knew the rice's worth . In order to earn a fistful of rice on a daily basis, they had to work extremely hard . The 25 kg could sustain them for a whole month!

"I also have these…" Ran Xiyu took off a small backpack . Inside were commodities such as honey and canned fruits that Jiang Liushi's team had easily gathered during their journeys . Those goods had an expiration date, and it would be wasteful to throw them away . As a result, Ran Xiyu had decided to gift them to Jiang Xiaochu . Jiang Liushi's team had gathered lots of supplies so they could spare a few things .

Zhang Haojing and that woman were struck dumb by the many things that Ran Xiyu and Jiang Liushi had brought .

"Oh, Xiaochu, let me help you . Xiyu, you are too polite," said Zhang Haojing while stretching his hand out . At the same time, the woman followed his lead . However, the moment she moved she felt a little bit dizzy .

"Don't touch these things," said Ran Xiyu in a commanding tone . The woman nodded and took a few steps back swiftly . And then, she stood in place like a disciplined soldier while repeating, "I won't touch them . I won't touch…"

Zhang Haojing was flabbergasted . Not even in his wildest imaginations could he have dreamt that Ran Xiyu would be a psychic paranormal . And a powerful one at that .

"Xiyu, what are you doing?" asked Zhang Haojing .

A serious expression appeared on Ran Xiyu's face . She stared at Zhang Haojing and said, "I want you to engrave in your mind that these things are only for Xiaochu and her parents . If you dare to touch them, I will make you regret it . Also, if you were to mistreat them, I will punish you . Oh, and something else . Don't call me Xiyu ever again! We're not familiar!" said Ran Xiyu angrily . Wherever Zhang Haojing called her Xiyu, she felt terrible .

Zhang Haojing was rendered speechless . The moment Ran Xiyu had stared at him he had lost control over his body!

However, he soon recovered . And then he retorted, "Ran Xiyu! Do you still think that you're the Ranke Group's princess? Stop dreaming! Times have changed! Before me, you're just a-"

Before Zhang Haojing could complete his sentence, Jiang Liushi had already pulled out his gun, aiming it at him!

It happened so fast that he was at a loss . He hadn't even seen Jiang Liushi pulling the gun!

"You! What are you doing! Nobody is allowed to kill in this area!" said Zhang Haojing .

"I don't really care," said Jiang Liushi indifferently .

Although Jiang Liushi seemed nonchalant, Zhang Haojing could tell how serious he was . Jiang Liushi would really pull the trigger!

'F*ckers! Who would dare to shoot in the safety zone, disregarding the military?' thought Zhang Haojing .

"Ran Xiyu…No, Miss Ran . I shall do what you said . Please, calm down your friend," said Zhang Haojing immediately . He felt that Jiang Liushi would kill him at any time .

Ran Xiyu looked at him coldly, and then she said to Jiang Liushi, "Brother Jiang, let him go . "

"Zhang Haojing, you are right . Times have changed . I only disliked you in the past, but I couldn't do anything to get rid of you . However, I have changed . Mark my words . If you dare to have any funny ideas, I will personally kill you!" said Ran Xiyu coldly .

"Xiaochu, we should leave . If you need any help, you can come and find us to this address…" Ran Xiyu gave their address to Jiang Xiaochu .

When Zhang Haojing heard the address, he was astounded . That area was where the all the elites were living . Initially, he was under the impression that he was stronger than Ran Xiyu after doomsday . However, not only was he not stronger than her, but her status was still superior to his .

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