Chapter 303

Chapter 303

What Are You Planning

They couldn’t protect them indefinitely. For one thing, their ammunition was running low, and he couldn’t afford to put Lin Nannan in danger.

"Alright!" Lin Nannan thought it best to take a breather and give Yu Jiadong some time.

While Yu Jiadong went to communicate with the others, Lin Nannan spoke to those who stayed behind: "Our next steps are uncertain. We need to gather food and water while things are relatively calm. See if you can find anything nearby..."

"We can’t leave!" the others exchanged glances and replied.

"It’s safe now. Leave two people here, and the rest should go quickly and return as soon as possible. Whatever you find will do." As she spoke, she pulled out some money and handed it to them.

She noticed some nearby residents returning home, likely taking the opportunity to gather their belongings, and figured they could buy some food.

They had made no preparations beforehand...

After a brief exchange of looks, they quickly made arrangements. By the time Yu Jiadong returned, hoarse from talking, everyone was carrying water bottles or bamboo containers, their provisions looking much more substantial now.

He took the bamboo container handed to him and, without asking, gulped down a few mouthfuls before asking, "Where did this come from?"

"Bought it," the one who handed it over nodded toward Lin Nannan, indicating it was Lin Nannan’s idea.

Yu Jiadong thought about it but didn’t press further. Instead, he turned to Lin Nannan and said, "They’ve decided to press forward, temporarily evacuating Nan City for now..."

"Then we don’t need to worry about them. Let’s leave this place too!" Lin Nannan made the decision immediately.

Their group moved in the opposite direction of the fleeing civilians, cutting through the darkness like a shield for the civilians behind them. Many of the civilians couldn’t help but glance back, remembering how these few had risked their lives to save them when their lives were being mercilessly slaughtered.

Unaware of the civilians’ gratitude, Lin Nannan and the others advanced cautiously through the dark, trying to gauge the overall situation in Nan City...

Just as they had anticipated, after dealing with the earlier group, from somewhere, more men appeared, still wreaking havoc. With the civilians gone, they were frustrated by their escape and were taking out their rage on the civilians' homes.

Watching as well-built houses were reduced to rubble, some even collapsing entirely, made their blood boil with anger.

"This is too much!" one of Lin Nannan’s companions muttered through clenched teeth.

The sight infuriated them; their anger burned white-hot.

For ordinary people, owning a home was no easy feat—it was built through years of sweat and sacrifice. To return and find it destroyed, how heartbroken they'll be!

None of them came from wealthy backgrounds, and they understood the importance of a home. Each of them clenched their fists, burning with the urge to fight back.

"Don’t act rashly!" Yu Jiadong sensed his comrades’ rising fury and hissed under his breath, "Remember our mission. We’re running low on bullets. If we waste them now, it could cost us our lives when it really counts!"

The reminder cooled their tempers, though they could only stand by helplessly watching as the destruction continued.

Hearing about the ammunition shortage, Lin Nannan had an idea and said to Yu Jiadong, "If we’re going to protect ourselves, we absolutely must secure enough ammunition. Otherwise, if we engage the enemy, we won’t stand a chance, right?"

Yu Jiadong grew wary. "What are you planning?"

His tension puzzled her. "I'm not planning anything crazy. I was just thinking—Commander Zhang confiscated weapons earlier. Since they’re already deployed on their mission, they might have some left over. Instead of letting them go to waste, why not let us use them?"