boyutpedia Chapter 14: Airdropped Supplies Arrive!
Chapter 14: Airdropped Supplies Arrive!
Jiang Ruotong straightened the cheongsam that Su Nian had mended.
There are absolutely no signs of damage.
The well-fitting clothes wrapped her up again, making her look less disheveled and more gentle.
She didn't get up immediately, perhaps because the peace and quiet of the late night was too precious to pass by.
Perhaps it was the comforting presence of the person beside her that made her feel at ease, but she gently shifted her body and lay down slowly beside Su Nian.
In the cramped cubicle, the bed wasn't spacious, and the two people sat side by side.
Yet they always maintained just the right distance, without overstepping any boundaries.
Su Nian lay on his side, quietly watching her, the soft light falling on his face.
As if sensing his focused gaze, Jiang Ruotong slowly raised her head, and their eyes met across the dim light.
There were no words, no superfluous movements, yet there was an inexplicable and tacit understanding.
An unprecedented sense of security gently enveloped her.
All the fatigue, panic, and grievances gradually dissipated in this sense of peace.
Before long, a strong sense of drowsiness overwhelmed her, and she blinked gently, then slowly closed her eyes.
Breathing gradually became steady and long
Su Nian looked at her peaceful sleeping face, the smile on his lips faded slightly, and he slowly closed his eyes, sleeping soundly through the night without any dreams.
In the next cubicle, however, Qin Lan showed no signs of sleepiness.
The pain in my ankle has eased a lot, but my mind is still in turmoil. I toss and turn in bed, unable to fall asleep.
She got up and gently pushed open the door to the cubicle. Seeing that Liu Man's room across the street was still dimly lit, she walked over slowly.
After gently knocking on the door and receiving permission, Qin Lan pushed the door open and entered.
Liu Man was sitting on the edge of the bed, holding a simple deck of cards that the system had given her, fiddling with them listlessly, clearly also having a sleepless night.
"Sister Qin Lan, you're not asleep either?" Liu Man looked up and saw her, quickly put down the cards in her hand, and stood up to invite her to sit down.
"Yeah, I can't sleep. I just don't feel at ease."
Qin Lan nodded gently, sat down on the edge of the bed, looked at Liu Man, and her eyes held a hint of helplessness.
"You're the same way, it's already past midnight and you're still playing cards to kill time."
Liu Man gave a wry smile and casually spread the playing cards on the bedside table:
"After going through such a huge battle last night, with monsters attacking and the shelter being upgraded, my heart is still in my throat. I can't sleep at all. All I can hear when I close my eyes is the roaring of monsters, so I might as well just sit here for a while."
The two looked at each other and saw the same feelings in each other's eyes.
In this wasteland world where every day is uncertain, very few people can truly sleep peacefully.
After a moment of silence, Qin Lan's gaze unconsciously drifted towards the direction of the cubicle where Su Nian and Jiang Ruotong were, her eyes flickering slightly.
He spoke softly, his tone hesitant:
"Speaking of which... Jiang Ruotong went to Su Nian's cubicle in the middle of the night and hasn't come out yet. What do you think those two might be doing in there?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Man's hand suddenly paused, a faint blush instantly spreading across her cheeks. She instinctively lowered her voice, her eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and shyness.
"Sister Qin Lan, what nonsense are you talking about! Su Nian is a person of upright character, calm and honest. How could he possibly do something like taking advantage of someone in distress!"
"I did not mean that!"
Qin Lan quickly waved her hand, her cheeks turning bright red, and hurriedly explained.
"I was just... just curious. After all, it's so late, and it's inevitable that people would think too much about a man and a woman alone in a room. But I also know that Su Nian isn't that kind of person. He's pure-hearted, very sensible, and would never do anything out of line."
"That's exactly what I meant!"
Liu Man nodded repeatedly, her blush lingering for a long time, and she even stammered a little.
"Last night was so dangerous. Su Nian did everything he could to protect us, only thinking about our survival. How could such a responsible and virtuous child have any ulterior motives? Ruotong was just feeling wronged and sought comfort from him. We mustn't make wild guesses and tarnish the child's reputation."
"I know, I know, I was just being too outspoken."
Qin Lan gently patted her cheeks, suppressing the distracting thoughts that shouldn't have been on her mind.
"I trusted Su Nian too much. I genuinely thought he was a reliable and good kid, which is why I subconsciously overthought things, making us seem like we had dirty minds."
"We're just letting our concern cloud our judgment."
Liu Man sighed, picked up the playing cards again, gently stroking them, her eyes softening.
"To be honest, if it weren't for Su Nian, we women, who are all defenseless, would have been devoured by the monster last night. He's young, responsible, and knows how to respect people."
"yes."
Qin Lan was deeply moved, her eyes filled with approval.
The two sat on the edge of the bed, playing cards casually while chatting in hushed tones.
The conversation kept revolving around Su Nian.
Those unwarranted speculations from before have completely vanished.
As we chatted, the night deepened, and drowsiness finally crept in.
The two put away their cards, said goodnight to each other, and returned to their respective cubicles, lay down fully clothed, and gradually drifted off to sleep.
The room where Su Nian and Jiang Ruotong were located remained peaceful throughout.
The two lay face to face and whispered a few words before going to sleep.
Jiang Ruotong's voice was soft, tinged with drowsiness and a touch of melancholy:
"Su Nian, I've lived this long and never imagined that I would one day sleep so close to a little brother like you. In the past, this was something I never dared to even think about."
Throughout her life, as a wealthy female CEO, those around her either respected her or plotted against her.
I've never had such a close and pure relationship before.
Not to mention sharing a room and a bed with a boy who is significantly older than you.
Su Nian looked at her, his eyes clear and open, his tone sincere and peaceful:
"Aunt Jiang, don't worry, I have no improper thoughts about you. In my heart, you are just like Aunt Qin and Aunt Liu, my companions and family. I will do everything I can to protect you and will never offend you in the slightest."
His words were straightforward.
A calm look in his eyes
This made Jiang Ruotong instantly put aside all her concerns.
Looking into the boy's clear eyes, the last trace of restraint in her heart completely disappeared.
"Auntie believes in you. I knew you were a good child."
"Being able to talk to you and have a safe place to sleep is the greatest luxury in this wasteland."
Su Nian nodded slightly and echoed:
"Yes, as long as we can all live peacefully together, that's better than anything else. Aunt Jiang, don't think too much. Get a good night's sleep and recharge. There's still a lot to do."
"Okay, whatever you say." Jiang Ruotong smiled gently, her drowsiness growing stronger, her voice gradually lowering, "I'm going to sleep, you should get some rest too..."
As soon as she finished speaking, she closed her eyes completely and fell into a deep sleep.
Su Nian stopped talking, lay quietly, and soon fell asleep.
The two maintained their distance throughout, without any unnecessary physical contact.
I slept without any dreams, and when I woke up again, it was already broad daylight.
Golden morning light streamed through the bulletproof glass windows into the cubicle.
A good night's rest completely washed away all the fatigue Su Nian had accumulated.
My muscles and bones felt completely relaxed, I was full of inexhaustible energy, and my mental state was exceptionally high.
Just as he slowly sat up, preparing to wake Jiang Ruotong beside him,
A mechanical voice suddenly rang out in both of their minds simultaneously, without warning.
[Ding! Detected an overall increase in Jiang Ruotong's trust and dependence on the host, with her affection level increasing by 4%. Current affection level: 30%!]
[Congratulations, host! You have achieved the milestone for increasing your favorability and have successfully gained one opportunity to upgrade your talent!]
The moment the mechanical voice faded, Su Nian's eyes lit up, his heart filled with joy.
After waiting for so long, Jiang Ruotong's popularity rating has finally reached 30%.
This means he can unlock even stronger talents.
Whether it's improving one's own strength or enhancing the abilities of one's companions, it can elevate everyone's survival to a new level.
Jiang Ruotong was also startled awake by the sudden sound. She slowly opened her eyes, paused for a moment, and then understood the meaning of the system prompt.
His eyes were full of tenderness as he looked at Su Nian.
She didn't say anything more.
She simply picked up the cheongsam that Su Nian had sewn for her by hand the night before, which was placed by the bedside, slowly sat up, and gently put it on.
The well-fitting cheongsam and neat stitching restored her former gentle and dignified demeanor.
Su Nian sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching her get dressed, without a single distracting thought.
After each of them tidied themselves up, straightened their clothes, and made their beds, they pushed open the door to the cubicle together and walked out side by side.
In the lobby of the shelter, the other women had already gotten up.
After a night's rest, everyone was in much better spirits.
Liu Man leaned against the cold steel wall, holding a clean cloth in her hand, carefully wiping the steel pipe in her hand.
Wen Yifan and the remaining aunties were squatting on the ground, carefully sorting through the remaining supplies.
Inventory the quantity of food, water, and medicine, sort and arrange them neatly, and keep detailed records.
Qin Lan leaned against the window. After a night's rest, her ankle had improved significantly, and she was able to stand and walk normally.
Upon hearing the sound of the cubicle door being pushed open, Qin Lan immediately turned around, her gaze landing precisely on Su Nian and Jiang Ruotong.
Seeing the two of them walk out of the cubicle together
He simply nodded slightly to Su Nian, a smile appearing on his face.
"Su Nian, you're awake? Did you sleep well last night?"
Hearing the noise, Wen Yifan quickly looked up, smiled, and asked with concern.
Su Nian could clearly feel that all the other aunties around her were staring at her.
She was just looking at him with goodwill.
Su Nian smiled, walked calmly to Qin Lan's side, gently patted the back of her hand to comfort her, and replied:
"I slept well and had a peaceful night. You all got up early, thank you for your hard work."
Upon hearing the sound, Liu Man immediately put down the steel pipe she was wiping and strode over. Her expression gradually turned serious as she looked at Su Nian and spoke in a solemn tone:
"Su Nian, it's already broad daylight, and the monsters that attacked last night have completely dispersed. It's safe for now. The day after tomorrow is the night of the full moon, and the second wave of monster attacks is coming soon."
Her words instantly froze the previously relaxed atmosphere.
Everyone in the shelter fell silent without warning.
The first wave of monster attacks last night nearly cost them their lives.
If the shelter hadn't been upgraded in time, and if Su Nian hadn't fought desperately, they wouldn't have survived until now.
The system had warned that the second wave of attacks would be twice as large, and the monsters would be significantly stronger.
The difficulty will only be much greater than last night.
With their current defenses and supplies, they have no chance of winning.
Su Nian's expression instantly turned serious, losing its usual gentleness and gaining a more composed demeanor in the face of a survival crisis.
He nodded heavily and said in a deep voice:
"Aunt Liu is right. We must seize every minute and second and not slack off in the slightest."
"We must go out today. There must still be some remaining building materials and survival supplies in the ruins outside. We need to find as much as possible and stockpile enough food and water to help us get through the next crisis. In addition, we need to focus on finding usable weapons to improve our self-defense capabilities, and also collect more upgrade materials to upgrade and reinforce our shelter once again when we get back. Otherwise, with our current defenses, we definitely won't be able to withstand a second, stronger wave of attacks."
His words were clear and unambiguous.
After last night's life-or-death ordeal, the aunties have developed an almost blind trust and dependence on Su Nian.
They listened to whatever he said.
They all firmly believed that following Su Nian was the right thing to do.
Everyone nodded without any objection, and were all prepared to follow the arrangements.
Just then, a cold, emotionless, mechanical system voice suddenly rang out without warning.
At the same time, it rang in the minds of everyone in the shelter.
[Global Announcement! Global Announcement!]
The first round of random airdrop supplies in the wasteland world has officially begun!
[The airdrop contains top-tier survival supplies: high-strength defensive building materials, heavy firearms, high-level skill books, effective first-aid medicines, ample food and water, and shelter upgrade cores!]
[All supplies can significantly increase the survivors' chances of survival, helping all survivors cope with the powerful attacks on the night of the full moon!]
All airdrops have been randomly scattered across various regions worldwide, marked with red smoke. All survivors are advised to check their loot and fight for them cautiously!
The moment the mechanical sound ended, the entire shelter erupted in chaos.
The aunties, whose faces had been solemn, suddenly brightened up.
The worry on his face vanished instantly.
"Airdrop! It's a global airdrop of supplies!!"
"Great! This is like a pillow delivered just when we were sleepy; we've been needing these things!"
"With high-strength building materials, firearms, and upgraded cores, we can definitely fortify the shelter to its maximum strength and firmly withstand the second wave of attacks!"
Su Nian was also delighted, and a rare look of excitement appeared on his face.
This airdrop couldn't have come at the perfect time.
This perfectly solves all their current urgent problems; it's like sending charcoal in snowy weather.
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately strode to the window.
With swift movements, he pulled open the window latch and pushed open the bulletproof glass window.
The cold morning wind rushed in instantly, carrying a faint scent of grass and trees, and a lingering, faint smell of blood from last night.
Several kilometers away, above the abandoned buildings, a blinding red plume of smoke rose straight and slowly into the sky!
In the bright morning light, the red smoke was particularly conspicuous, its color intense.
Even from several kilometers away, it can be seen clearly.
Clearly, a large amount of airdropped supplies had landed nearby, not too far away!
Su Nian's eyes instantly hardened, and only one thought remained in his mind.
He absolutely had to get his hands on that airdrop!
Every single item in the airdrop is crucial to their survival and whether they can successfully withstand the attack on the night of the full moon the day after tomorrow.
This is their only and best opportunity at the moment.
You absolutely can't miss it.
He immediately turned around, looking firmly at everyone present.
"As everyone has seen, the airdrop is in the ruins a few kilometers away, not far from us. I have to go to this airdrop and bring back all the supplies inside."
The women all nodded, their eyes full of anticipation.
While filled with anticipation, I was also deeply worried and couldn't help but try to dissuade them.
"Su Nian, it's too dangerous outside! It's such a long journey; if we encounter a horde of monsters, we won't be able to escape!"
"Yes, and with airdrops being distributed globally, there might be other survivor teams. What if we encounter people trying to steal the airdrops? Human nature is unpredictable, more terrifying than monsters. This trip is far too dangerous!"
Seeing their worried expressions, Su Nian felt a warmth in her heart, and a calm expression appeared on her face.
"Don't worry, everyone, I'll be fine. I know what I'm doing."
"I'm not going with Aunt Liu this time; I'm going with Qin Lan. Her S-level all-area exploration talent allows her to detect movements within a few kilometers in advance, accurately pinpoint the locations of monsters and other survivors, and avoid all risks in advance, so nothing will easily happen to her."
"Aunt Liu, we need you to stay at the shelter this time and take the rest of the aunties with you to guard our home firmly. After we leave, lock the blast door immediately. If you don't hear from me, no matter who knocks or what's happening outside, absolutely do not open the door, and do not go out easily. Just wait quietly for us to return, remember!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Lan immediately walked quickly to Su Nian's side and tightly hugged Su Nian's arm.
She nodded vigorously, her voice soft.
"I'll go with you! Su Nian, wherever you go, I'll go. I'll never hold you back!"
After saying that, Su Nian turned around, walked to the corner, and picked up the entrenching tool that was lying there.
It was securely fastened to his waist; it was currently his most handy weapon.
He picked up a sturdy backpack and filled it with a few bottles of mineral water, a few packets of compressed biscuits, two lighters, and a small roll of rope, making the most basic survival preparations.
Just as I had slung my backpack securely over my shoulder and turned to leave, a soft, warm hand gently tugged at the hem of my clothes.
Su Nian subconsciously turned around and saw Jiang Ruotong standing behind him.
Head tilted back, eyes full of expectation
She looked at him stubbornly.
She held tightly to his clothes, refusing to let go.
"Su Nian, I want to go too, will you take me with you?"
Su Nian paused for a moment, then frowned slightly. Without hesitation, he patiently advised:
"Aunt Jiang, it's really too dangerous outside. The ruins are complicated, monsters roam around, and you might encounter other survivors. You don't have any fighting ability, and it would be too easy for you to get into danger if you go with us. I can't keep an eye on you all the time."
Jiang Ruotong did not give up, still holding tightly to his clothes.
"I know it's dangerous outside, but I won't slow you down. I can take care of myself and won't cause you any trouble!"
She looked at Su Nian, her tone becoming increasingly sincere:
"I don't want to stay in the shelter forever, always being protected by you. I also want to do my part for everyone."
"This airdrop is so important to us. Every extra person means more strength. I promise I'll stay close to you the whole time, obey your orders, and never act on my own. Please take me with you, okay?"
Her tone even carried a hint of coquetry.
Su Nian looked at her, then thought about how much airdropped supplies were indeed plentiful.
They needed help organizing it, and Qin Lan's talent provided an early warning.
As long as we keep her by our side at all times, the risks can be controlled.
He hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded and agreed to her request.
"Okay, I'll take you with me. But you must promise me that you'll stay close behind me and Aunt Qin the whole time, and don't leave our side for even a moment. No matter what you see, don't panic, and just follow my instructions."
Su Nian's gaze swept over Qin Lan and Jiang Ruotong, his tone exceptionally serious as he repeatedly instructed them:
"You two stay close to me and don't wander off. I'll do everything in my power to protect you. We need to get there quickly and return to the shelter as soon as we get the airdrop!"
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