Chapter 11
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Who on earth decided to undergo such a drastic renovation of their villa?
"Li Wanyun increasingly resembles a reincarnator. The way she acquires information likely isn't through the government," Sheng An's voice was resolute.
Hao Jingye nodded in agreement.
Anyone who obtains information from the government, through whatever means, is intelligent enough not to act so overtly.
Hiring someone to build a "bunker" directly... This seems more like the behavior of someone who operates outside national systems or someone entirely unrestrained.
Although there was no concrete evidence yet, Sheng An was certain—it was another reincarnator.
Sheng An tapped her fingers rhythmically on the steering wheel, mirroring the sounds emanating from the construction site ahead. This villa complex under development was devoid of anyone except for the construction workers.
A stray calico cat emerged from the greenery and then sauntered across the front of the car.
Sheng An closed her eyes slightly, her face shrouded in the shadows.
The floodlights from the construction site outside pierced through the car, casting Sheng An's face in a dance of light and shadow.
Her voice was hoarse, "I've seen the plans for this place. It's supposed to be a core refuge area designated by the government, right?"
This was a newly built complex in the suburbs of Beijing, with exorbitant prices, so very few houses had been sold.
Moreover, the sales had just begun, with no major promotions yet, let alone any handovers.
When they first drove in, the complex was enveloped in darkness.
The front of the complex was lined with villas, and behind it were expansive areas of townhouses and high-rises.
The complex covered a vast area, with well-constructed houses and a robust underground garage.
According to the plan, the basement could serve as a refuge.
Reinforcing the underground garage and making some simple adjustments to coordinate with the surface would make it an ideal refuge site.
Hao Jingye took a deep breath and nodded, "Yes."
Neither of them spoke for a moment.
The government had calculated and speculated that this place could be a safe zone in the apocalypse.
The location of the core refuge in Beijing was crucial, and the government was still planning it, yet to start construction.
Even the government couldn't be 100% sure this place was safe.
But Li Wanyun had pinpointed it precisely.
A complex that hadn't even had its houses handed over, and she was already having it modified.
—She had survived the apocalypse, so she knew this place was a safe zone.
Another reincarnator, another one reborn from the post-apocalypse.
Hao Jingye couldn't help but sigh, "There sure are a lot of reincarnators. If we find a few more, the whole world will be like a sieve!"
Wu Zhi, Jiang Yu, Li Wanyun, all three were from Beijing.
There couldn't be no reincarnators outside Beijing.
It's too concentrated!
Sheng An: "Yes, it's too concentrated."
There's always something strange about unusual occurrences.
Facing reincarnators and those with special abilities, Sheng An didn't feel much. Her only thought was how to make them serve the country and not lose control.
But the reason for so many reincarnators was something she couldn't figure out.
Sheng An suddenly craved a cigarette. She took one out and placed it between her lips.
With a flick of her fingers, a lighter appeared.
"Click—"
The lighter sparked.
Sheng An brought it to her face, paused, then extinguished it and put it down slowly.
"Sheng Jie?" Hao Jingye was puzzled.
Sheng Jie's smoking posture was really cool, both dashing and beautiful, he couldn't help but be mesmerized.
However, she restrained herself.
Sheng An put the cigarette back in the box and tossed it to Hao Jingye, "I'm quitting."
Hao Jingye: "?"
Just now, Sheng An suddenly thought of Qi Lingwu.
They had learned about the impending apocalypse at the same time.
That night, they stayed on the phone without speaking.
Both of them were mentally strong, but facing the imminent change of the world and the huge challenges their country would face... they couldn't stay calm.
During that half-hour call, neither of them spoke.
Finally, Qi Lingwu suddenly said, "Sheng An, quit smoking. It won't be as convenient to smoke in the apocalypse."
Sheng An chuckled, "Do you think I can't get cigarettes in the apocalypse? Or are you not capable enough to get them for me?"
Qi Lingwu laughed too.
With those simple words, they both accepted the reality of the coming apocalypse.
Before hanging up, Sheng An suddenly said, "Then I'll quit."
She was a rebellious person.
In the past, during missions, she usually didn't care about life and death, only whether the mission could be completed.
But when the damned world suddenly wanted to wipe out humanity.
Her rebellious nature flared up; she didn't want to die.
Nicotine addiction might not be a big problem for her in the apocalypse, but it was ultimately not ideal.
Hao Jingye was surprised to receive the cigarette box.
He obediently put it away.
If Sheng Jie said she was quitting, she probably wouldn't smoke again.
Sheng An: "Any other news?"
Hao Jingye: "Not for now."
He seemed to think of something and suddenly said, "Oh, Li Wanyun bought a ticket for tomorrow from Beijing to a major grain-producing province in the northeast, and another for the night after tomorrow to the grasslands. She also browsed tickets from the grasslands to the southwest and coastal cities."
Sheng An raised an eyebrow, "Going to stock up?"
Hao Jingye: "After all, fifty billion yuan."
Sheng An laughed, "She's dreaming."
Hao Jingye was taken aback, then realized and laughed too, "Yes, she's dreaming."
"Where is Li Wanyun staying?"
"A hotel. Her mansion is being sold."
Sheng An flexed her fingers and started the car, "Let's go take a look at the mansion Li Wanyun is selling."
Hao Jingye: "To see what's left in her house?"
Sheng An nodded.
Hao Jingye understood.
Li Wanyun was selling the house her parents left her, which had many traces of her parents.
If she had a space, the things inside should be taken.
And someone with space who stayed in a hotel wouldn't have people move things for her; it would be too wasteful of time and energy.
If Li Wanyun were meticulous, the house wouldn't be renovated into a bunker.
Hao Jingye: "So we don't need to capture her yet?"
Sheng An: "Let's first probe her cards."
She paused and smiled slightly, "If she has a space, and it's one that can hold fifty billion yuan worth of supplies, then I have other plans for her..."
Hao Jingye noticed the smile at the corner of her mouth and felt a chill down his spine.
Sheng An: "Send Old Li a message. This core refuge site can be confirmed."
—The reincarnator had already confirmed it for them, hadn't she?
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