Rebirth: I Am Super Rich in Apocalypse-Chapter 406: Setting Out Again

Song Yi stared at the insects in the lake, his face filled with shock.

Indeed, something was wrong. How could there be so many?

"What do we do now?"

Jiang Yuan clearly had no idea either, looking at the scene in front of him, his scalp was tingling too.

"Let’s retreat, it’s not safe here."

Song Yi began giving orders without even looking at him.

Jhiang Yuan was also scared, those insects were gathering around the perimeter of the lake.

They weren’t moving toward the center, but if they attacked all at once, their fifty people would be completely overwhelmed.

Now, they didn’t even dare to speak loudly, fearing it would startle the insects.

Who could be certain that they weren’t in a war-ready state?

She grabbed Ye Mianmian, fearing the worst as they couldn’t afford the consequences.

The group began to walk back.

Different from when they arrived, this time they returned dejectedly, their faces filled with fear and dread.

To avoid any mishaps, Song Yi instructed everyone to go back.

Though Jiang Yuan was supposed to lead, Song Yi’s leadership qualities shone through instantly.

This matter could be minor or serious, but they had to report it immediately upon returning, as no one knew when the other side might act.

Unable to take any rash actions, they could only report to their superiors.

After Jhiang Yuan returned, she immediately went to the restaurant to find Qin Yue.

The two children were happy to see her, and immediately rushed over.

"Has Grandpa come for lunch yet?"

"No, Grandpa hasn’t come over yet."

Jingjing, who was older and more knowledgeable, spoke very logically.

Qin Yue also came out with a tray, startled to see them.

"I thought it would take a day, let me get you some food."

"Mom, stop eating, go tell Master Chen we need to take the afternoon off.

Hurry..."

Qin Yue didn’t know what had happened, but since there were many people around, it wasn’t a good place to ask.

"Okay, wait here."

Jhiang Yuan also began to pack up the children’s things. They always brought some books and toys when they came over each day.

They didn’t bring snacks, fearing they might attract unwanted attention, but they still had water with them.

Ye Mianmian helped her and after they were done, Qin Yue came over.

"Daughter, I’ve already spoken to Master Chen. What do we do now?"

"Head to the dormitory, quickly."

She had considered sending everyone to a hidden space.

But that, too, didn’t seem very safe.

The group started rushing to the dormitory; it was now nap time, so their movement didn’t seem too out of place.

After returning, she briefly explained the situation and then took her mother and the two children into the space.

"Sister Yuan, what should we do next?"

They had agreed to meet at three o’clock in front of the laboratory.

It was already two twenty, time was not looking favorable.

"Go to the residential area, find my father. Mianmian, from now on, don’t leave my side, absolutely do not stray far, understand?"

"Yes, I understand~"

Ye Mianmian was resolute. She was aware of today’s situation.

Jhiang Yuan, concerned about potential disruptions, had sent her people into the space.

She took Ye Mianmian with her toward the residential area. Since the last time she brought clothes to her father, she hadn’t been back.

Now, the residential area had changed significantly.

The first building had been tidied up.

The construction debris outside had been cleared away, and there were many piles of stones together.

The bricks were neatly stacked in perfect order.

They walked all the way to the front, where there was a temporary duty room, also made of prefabricated panels.

Jhiang Xingzhi was inside and immediately came out when he saw Jhiang Yuan.

"My girl, Mianmian, what brings you here? Has something happened?"

Indeed, Dad had also sensed something unusual.

"Dad, it’s a long story. Please take a quick leave for this afternoon and all day tomorrow."

She thought that if they could resolve it in two days, that would be it.

If not, the swarm of insects would have started to retaliate.

"Alright, just wait here."

Jhiang Xingzhi had no doubts and quickly went to speak to a colleague.

All they needed here was some people; usually, there wasn’t much to do.

The three of them hurriedly left, and behind a pile of bricks, Jhiang Yuan sent Jhiang Xingzhi into the space.

The two of them rushed towards the lab. When they arrived, it was already 2:53 PM.

Song Yi and Jiang Yuan were discussing something, but they came straight over when they saw her.

"Jhiang Yuan, you guys shouldn’t go later. It’s too dangerous."

"It’s alright, we won’t be making any exceptions."

Last time, among the fifty people, some were women. It wouldn’t be right for them suddenly not to go.

Jiang Yuan still wanted to dissuade them, but Song Yi knew her temperament and quickly stopped him.

"Okay, you can go, but you must be careful, okay?"

"Don’t worry, go on and do what you need to."

Seeing their understanding, Jiang Yuan felt a bit embarrassed.

This time, they again took the back roads.

Apart from the previous fifty people, they had added another fifty, along with some enhanced weaponry.

Previously they had walked, but this time they moved very fast, reaching their destination in only half an hour.

Half Moon Lake seemed more terrifying than before.

Faintly, a wind swept by, as if it was showing off its power.

"Sister Yuan~"

"Don’t be afraid. Just stay close to me and don’t wander off, got it?"

Ye Mianmian nodded hurriedly; following her was the safest.

The people over there had already started to move.

This time, they had brought a lot of gasoline.

The trees, previously half-burned, were propped up again with dry twigs and firewood.

Their task was to gather nearby firewood, preferably dry ones.

Jhiang Yuan thought of the deep ditch full of dry twigs and led everyone there.

Due to the large number and the lack of anything nearby left to burn, the appearance of the deep ditch was a godsend.

Since it was right below them, they reached it quickly.

Song Yi understood Jhiang Yuan’s intent and said nothing.

Indeed, only there were there enough dry branches.

The ditch, however, was indeed very deep.

Although there were many branches, they weren’t just within arm’s reach.

"How about this, let’s have a few people jump down and toss up the branches from below.

What do you guys think?"

One of the people proposed, and the rest thought it was feasible.

They took out a rope, ready to go down in parts.

"Wait a second, it’s uncertain whether it’s safe down there. Let’s not act rashly."

Jhiang Yuan frowned, looking down. She had led everyone here.

But now, she couldn’t guarantee that even this side was safe.

"It should be fine, right? These are just fallen branches. There shouldn’t be any bugs or pods."