Snowstorm: I'm Super Rich in the Apocalypse-Chapter 390 Preparation for the Big Move

Meng Meng knew this was just a white lie, her eyes reddening without another word as tears streamed down her cheeks.

Gu Pan also felt deeply upset, turning away to wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes.

Lu Xuerong let out a deep sigh; she had read a lot of medical books by now and understood that once Squad Leader Fang had reached this stage, there basically wasn’t much hope left. But how could she voice such thoughts? She hadn’t expected her husband to have kept the secret so well that she hadn’t had a clue.

Chen Shaonan also kept his head down, masking the pain in his heart.

The sudden silence in the room made everyone’s mood even more oppressive.

Squad Leader Fang himself broke the awkward atmosphere, "Alright, don’t be so pessimistic. I’m still alive, aren’t I? If I hadn’t met you all, if I hadn’t come out with you, Lanlan and I wouldn’t have survived till today, so I’m very content. I have no regrets. Think about it, have we not had a better time than most people during the apocalypse? I’ve never gone hungry, never suffered, and whenever we had a headache or fever, we had medicine. We even got to eat hotpot and fried skewers. How many could say they’ve had such a good life in the apocalypse? I’m really very satisfied."

He spoke with such ease, but it only made everyone’s hearts ache more. Gu Pan couldn’t help but let the tears fall, Squad Leader Fang’s words reminding her of many things—the first time she met Squad Leader Fang and Fang Lanlan, the days they had spent together.

Squad Leader Fang continued, "I really don’t have any worries. With Lanlan following you all, I’m a hundred percent at ease, so I really am prepared for departure. Also, there’s still a month’s time, and I can properly say goodbye to everyone. There’s nothing to be sad about."

Gu Pan looked at Squad Leader Fang, "Squad Leader Fang, you approve of Cheng Yang and Lanlan being together, right?"

Squad Leader Fang nodded without hesitation, "Of course. I really like that kid Cheng Yang. With this son-in-law, I can be at ease."

After that, he added, "By the way, let’s not tell them about my situation just yet. I’ll find the right time to break it to them."

Gu Pan and the others had no objections because it truly seemed more appropriate for Squad Leader Fang to tell them himself.

But Gu Pan had already had an idea when she asked, so she continued with what she had been saying earlier, "Let’s organize a wedding for Cheng Yang and Lanlan."

Squad Leader Fang was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "You always have such special ideas, but if it can really be done, naturally, I’d be willing."

Lu Xuerong said, "I’ll find a way for the wedding dress."

Chen Shaonan added, "We’ll take care of the wedding decorations."

Gu Pan said, "I’ll handle the banquet."

Talking about the wedding seemed to indeed lighten the somber mood a bit.

At that moment, Lu Ruisheng’s voice came through the walkie-talkie, "Panpan, is everything alright over there?"

Gu Pan hurriedly replied, "All is well, the issue is resolved. Don’t worry, I’ll come back and explain everything in detail later."

Lu Ruisheng acknowledged, and the neighbors who were home minding the fort were also reassured when they heard this news.

After discussing the division of tasks for the wedding a bit more, there was no need to ask Cheng Yang—he had been longing for this day. It had been Fang Lanlan who wanted to delay the marriage, but with Squad Leader Fang’s words, she would no longer postpone it. So it was pretty much settled.

As for the date, they still wanted to find an auspicious time and tentatively set it for a week later.

Once they had talked everything over, Gu Pan and the others dispersed, each heading home.

Back at home, Gu Pan told Lu Ruisheng about everything that had happened, starting with the thief, who surprisingly provided a ticket—an unexpected windfall no one had anticipated. They were originally thinking of exchanging some first aid medicine with the base, but ended up inexplicably receiving this gift.

Lu Ruisheng was a bit stunned, "What kind of good luck is this?"

Gu Pan laughed, "If Brother Guo’s family really had a ticket and it was stolen, then it wouldn’t be good luck at all, considering Meng Meng was home alone just now."

Lu Ruisheng nodded, "Indeed, if Meng Meng had been hurt, it would’ve been a loss far outweighing the gain."

What they didn’t know was that the thief had been ruthless; he had blood on his hands, and the person he had almost strangled did indeed die after he left. But they probably would never find out about this in their lifetime. If they had known, they truly would have been terrified, wondering what could have happened if the thief had discovered Meng Meng first.

Of course, Meng Meng was also trained by Guo Gang every day. Her agility, insight, and ability to escape were all top-notch, which is why she was able to detect the thief beforehand and act first.

But no matter how it’s said, all of this came with danger, yet this time they really had been lucky.

After discussing this, Gu Pan finally broached the subject of Squad Leader Fang, "Squad Leader Fang is not doing well... he has terminal cancer, and there’s nothing that can be done."

Lu Ruisheng was taken aback upon hearing this news, "Why haven’t we noticed all this time?"

"He’s hidden it too well, afraid that we’d spend resources on him. Only he and Doctor Feng knew about it."

"There’s no chance at all?"

"It’s terminal, spread to the bones. How can the base perform surgery or chemotherapy now? All we can do is provide him with some painkillers."

"I really didn’t expect it. Does Fang Lanlan know?"

"She doesn’t; neither does Cheng Yang. That’s why we just talked about arranging their wedding quickly, to give Squad Leader Fang some peace of mind. He... he said he’s not moving with us."

"He’s thought everything through very thoroughly. If we try to insist, he might... take drastic measures..." Lu Ruisheng knew Squad Leader Fang quite well; their personalities had similarities, so he could understand some of his feelings.

Gu Pan nodded, "Squad Leader Fang did say that if we wasted more resources on him, he would choose not to live. Plus, the bumpy journey and altitude sickness at Mount Everest, he can’t withstand any of it."

"That’s undeniable. Then let’s make sure Cheng Yang and Fang Lanlan’s wedding is done well and give him peace."

"That’s all we can do."

As they spoke, they felt sorrow again. Although they had grown accustomed to life and death, they still needed time to accept it. Like Yang Jia, whose departure had deeply troubled everyone.

Speaking of Yang Jia, they also thought of Wang Lijuan and Chen Fengzhou, who would stay behind. Those who stayed took a gamble and might not necessarily die, but who wouldn’t want to move to a safer place? The upcoming relocation was simply devoid of choices for some because of the limited transportation conditions and the limited space at the Mount Everest base. Many decisions came without choice.

The only thing that had relieved everyone’s mood lately was the weather. Every day was clear and sunny, and the temperature had risen a bit, maintaining a comfortable twenty-six to twenty-seven degrees.

The grass on the ground had grown tall, and the trees were also lush with green, something Gu Pan had not expected before.

At this time, some residents who were less informed about the news were even a bit happy, thinking that the apocalypse might be ending soon, after all, such verdant hills and waterways had not been seen in nearly six years.

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