Natural Disaster: I Started By Hoarding Tens Of Billions Of Supplies novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235: Selling Water

Once they walked through the gate, Yao Ran looked back and saw the soldier closing the metal gate again.

Xiao Yan noticed her gaze and whispered, "Those who live here have all donated supplies to the military. There is a rumor that this place will become a restricted area when the base is built. Many people want to move here, but the military says they must donate enough supplies before they can live here."

Yao Ran considered Xiao Yan's words and realized the military intended to secure support from wealthy and influential families. Unable to directly request supplies, the military decided to indirectly sell villas and houses that would later be incorporated into the base. If Xu Qipeng truly wanted to break away from the central government, he needed supplies, military power, and political influence. Providing these wealthy and influential people with protection and privileges in exchange for supplies and support was a smart move on his part. After walking for over twenty minutes, Xiao Yan pointed to five villas near a dried-up artificial lake and said, "Those five villas now belong to our boss. Brother Yuan is already waiting for you in the fifth villa."

Yao Ran nodded, and they walked to the fifth villa. As they approached, the workers in the front yard looked at them with curiosity and interest.

One of the workers asked, "Xiao Yan, who are they?"

Xiao Yan paused and replied, "These two are esteemed guests of our boss and Brother Yuan." Hearing this, the man looked disappointed and went back to work.

Noticing this, Xiao Yan snorted and, in a low voice, said to Yao Ran and Long Yu, "Miss Yao, Brother Long, if anyone bothers you, please let me know. There are many people here who like to take advantage of others. I will handle them for you."

Yao Ran was used to this kind of people and responded calmly, "Alright."

When they reached the front door, Xiao Yan said, "Miss Yao, I can only accompany you two this far."

"Thank you."

After Yao Ran and Long Yu entered the villa, Xiao Yan closed the door and went off to do his work.

Inside the villa, Yao Ran noticed that the interior was mostly empty, with only a few pieces of furniture in the spacious living room. Sitting on the sofa, Yuan Rihui stood up and smiled when he saw them.

"Miss Yao, Brother Long, you are here. Please, have a seat."

Yao Ran still needed to replace five empty water tanks in the abandoned area later, so she replied, "Thank you, but I'd like to see the antiques first."

Yuan Rihui nodded, "Of course. I have prepared the antiques. Please, follow me."

He led them to the underground wine cellar in the backyard. As he opened the door to the wine cellar, he said, "After you."

Descending the stairs, Yao Ran saw the spacious cellar filled with shelves full of various bags and boxes.

Yuan Rihui took a few boxes from one of the shelves and placed them on a nearby table. Opening them, he said, "Miss Yao, please have a look."

Yao Ran's eyes widened as she saw the item inside the box. She looked at Yuan Rihui and praised, "You actually found a southern illuminating pearl in this size. Brother Yuan, you are truly resourceful."