Natural Disasters Arrive: Hoarding Supplies, Crushing Scumbags, and Eating Hotpot CH6
Chapter 6: Hoarding 03
With the 1.5 billion from Jiang Mingrui and the 1 billion from the Tang family, Nan Xi now had 2.5 billion in cash. If she spent it wisely, it would be enough to hoard a staggering amount of supplies.
As for the assets Jiang Mingrui had stingily listed, there were a few Nan Xi actually had her eye on. Her initial suggestion to let him trade assets for debt was exactly for this purpose.
"This Rose Manor in the States, this supermarket in City B, another one in City J, and these three apartments in City J’s new development..."
Nan Xi scrolled through the tablet like she was ordering from a menu. For every item she called out, Secretary Liu made a note.
Even as the food was served, Nan Xi didn't slow down. She ate while having Secretary Liu read the details back to her.
Knowing her space could expand by absorbing precious stones and jade, she took every single piece of collector-grade stones on the list. Rare natural-colored diamonds, jadeites, rubies, emeralds... she took them all!
Seeing the heartbroken expressions on Sun Kexin and Jiang Yiran’s faces, Nan Xi knew some of these items must have belonged to them—or at least, they had long since claimed them as their own in their minds.
Ah, how delightful.
Nan Xi felt she could eat another whole bowl of rice just from the satisfaction.
She waved the waiter over and ordered ten more portions of every dish she liked, instructing them to pack it all for takeout.
Sun Kexin nearly lost her "gentle" facade, grinding her molars as she hissed, "Nan Xi, why are you ordering so much again? And why pack it all up?"
Nan Xi didn't even bother looking at her. She just rolled her eyes, refusing to offer an explanation.
So what if she was packing? If she weren't afraid the kitchen couldn't handle the volume, she would have ordered a hundred portions. Ten was already her being modest!
Jiang Yiran was also feeling wronged. She had long considered that Rose Manor hers. Her father had promised it would be part of her dowry when she married. She had even coaxed him into almost transferring it to her name a few days ago.
Now, Nan Xi had swooped in and snatched it away, leaving Jiang Yiran’s mental state in shambles.
Then there was the set of emerald jewelry. It was bought at an auction she attended with Jiang Mingrui, and it had been locked in his safe ever since. Yiran had assumed it was hers.
Stolen by Nan Xi again!
Nan Xi, meanwhile, was actually getting a headache from the selection. She still had 1.125 billion worth of value to squeeze out of Jiang Mingrui, so she had to keep picking.
Eventually, she looked at her father with a hint of grievance. "Dad, really, if you had just prepared this in cash, I wouldn't have to spend so much time picking. I haven't even enjoyed my meal, and my eyes are going blurry from all this reading!"
The others: You call that "not enjoying your meal" after all the eating and grabbing you've done?
Nan Xi had left a dent on over half of the twenty signature dishes. The rest of them had lost their appetites completely and hadn't even touched their chopsticks.
Anything left over was being swept into takeout boxes by Nan Xi, since she’d already declared she was only ordering for herself!
The Rose Manor was 80 million. The two supermarkets totaled 150 million. The three luxury apartments in City J were 50 million. She picked several other properties to total another 100 million. Nan Xi also chose two high-altitude resort villas—prime locations that had barely survived the coming apocalypse—valued at 200 million. Finally, she tossed in a small winery in the States, not far from the Rose Manor, for 60 million.
Nan Xi looked disgusted. She was genuinely running out of things to pick.
The total included several of Jiang Mingrui’s jadeite collections—the real deal—amounting to 300 million.
Finally, looking frustrated, she pointed at two lines on the list. "Forget it, just give me the shares in these two companies for the rest."
These were small companies Jiang Mingrui had invested in under his own name: one was medical equipment, and the other was aerospace materials. Both were promising.
They totaled 180 million.
Ugh, how annoying. Still 105 million short.
The Tang Patriarch smiled. "The Tang family will cover that 105 million for Chairman Jiang. I’m sure once his cash flow eases up in a while, he can pay us back. It’s no big deal."
Nan Xi smiled back. Sure. If it were any other year, Jiang Mingrui could indeed pay that back quickly. But in less than a month, the apocalypse would arrive, and everything the Jiang family owned would vanish like a bubble.
Nan Xi didn't refuse. Taking another 105 million in cash was a win-win. Most of the physical assets she’d just acquired were going to be liquidated for supplies anyway.
"Then I’ll thank Grandpa Tang."
The lawyers were already on standby. Jiang Mingrui and the Tang Patriarch called them in, and the paperwork was handled immediately. With special bank services on call, the assets were transferred to Nan Xi’s name within the hour.
The cash would take a few more steps, but it would be in her account by that afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest.
"By the way, Dad, do you want the villa?" After eating her fill and securing her money and properties, Nan Xi was in a great mood. "Otherwise, I’m really selling it in the next day or two. Maybe you should start packing?"
Sun Kexin shrieked, "We want it!"
And so, another 80 million was added to Nan Xi’s pending balance, and the villa was transferred to Sun Kexin’s name.
"Stepmother, you’re so rich!"
Nan Xi praised her with total sincerity, then turned to Jiang Yiran with a beaming smile. "Dear little sister, how about you? I remember you’re quite wealthy too. I don't want this fiancé anymore—want me to sell him to you at a discount?"
Jiang Yiran: !!!
Forget Tang Chu Xiao—even the Tang Patriarch’s face turned an ugly shade of red.
Nan Xi laughed. "Tang Chu Xiao, don't tell me you still haven't told Grandpa Tang you’re breaking up with me? Are you really that set on being my grandson? It’s going to be so awkward when I see Grandpa Tang!"
How could the old man not know? He had been listening in when Tang Chu Xiao called her that morning.
"Xiao Xi, are you really breaking the engagement with Chu Xiao?"
"Grandpa Tang, it’s not that I want to break it. Honestly, this engagement was made without my consent. For years, Tang Chu Xiao has never treated me like a fiancée. He’s been all over Jiang Yiran every single day—I don't believe you haven't seen it. All that talk about 'growing up together as friends'... if you actually believe that, I’d have to question your judgment."
Nan Xi was blunt, but she was right. Tang Chu Xiao had never respected her. Any occasional kindness was usually PUA tactics suggested by Jiang Yiran to keep her in line, or the result of his grandfather forcing him to bow his head.
All for her shares.
Now that she had no shares, she was certain the Tang Patriarch wouldn't insist on the match anymore.
"Sigh. I’ve known your grandfather for so many years. I thought I could take good care of you since he's gone."
"No thanks. If 'taking good care of me' means letting Tang Chu Xiao scream at me while parading my sister around in front of my face, I’ll pass. Truly, it would shorten my life."
Nan Xi waved her phone. "Better to just send me more money, right?"
When you talk about feelings, you hurt the wallet.
The Tang Patriarch looked regretful. "A pity. Since you’re so insistent, we will set the engagement aside for now. But Xiao Xi, if you ever need anything, tell me. The Tang family will always be your backup."
Nan Xi didn't speak. A flicker of mocking complexity crossed her eyes.
If she hadn't lived through her previous life, she might have believed him. For twenty years, he had been kind to her, pressuring Tang Chu Xiao on her behalf.
But now she saw it for what it was: a desire for her shares. There was some pity for his old friend’s granddaughter, but not much.
In her past life, the Tang Patriarch died in the extreme cold. Without his leadership, the Tang family collapsed, and Tang Chu Xiao only regained power with Jiang Yiran’s help.
As for now—
Nan Xi smiled. "I think money is my best backup. Since the engagement is off, here is the token the Tang family sent during the engagement."
She pulled out a box and placed it in front of Tang Chu Xiao.
Inside was a jade hairpin, exquisite and delicate. It was said to be a Tang family heirloom, and giving it to Nan Xi was meant to show how much they valued her. Nan Xi only learned later that the Tangs had plenty of such "heirlooms." While old, it wasn't as significant as she had once thought.
However, the "Dragon and Phoenix" jade pendants the Nan family had provided were truly precious.
"I trust Grandpa Tang will return the Nan family’s token soon."
The Phoenix pendant had been given to Tang Chu Xiao. The Dragon pendant remained with the Nans. Nan Xi was actually confused—she didn't recall seeing it.
Technically, her mother and grandparents had left behind more than just the Nan Corporation. Those private assets had likely all been swallowed by Jiang Mingrui.
In her past life, she had been a fool, following Tang Chu Xiao around and ignoring everything else.
Tsk, how disgusting.
She would settle every single one of those accounts eventually!
She had the waiter move all her packed food into the van—and obviously, she wasn't the one paying the bill.
She had spent a lot of time here, but the big money was in her pocket. The hoarding plan could finally hit high speed!
Nan Xi drove straight to a real estate agency and rented two warehouses on the outskirts of the city. Each was 1,000 square meters. She signed a short-term one-month lease for 20,000 yuan with a 10,000 yuan deposit. With the keys in hand, she pulled out her second phone and transferred 200,000 yuan to her middleman.
[Eldest Miss??]
[Nan Xi: The money I told you to use for hiring workers yesterday, plus the external hard drives—I can't have you paying for those out of pocket.]
She only did it now because she’d finally gotten the cash.
[Use this first. Tell me if it’s not enough. Same rule: 5% commission.]
[Middleman: Deal.]
[Nan Xi: Also, find me two part-timers. Here’s a warehouse address. Their job is to receive and inventory goods during the day. No heavy lifting. 8 AM to 5 PM, 300 yuan a day, paid daily. If they need to stay late, 100 yuan an hour. I’ll courier the keys to you. Have them start tomorrow; I won't be there.]
[Contact: Received.]
With that settled, Nan Xi booked a flight to the United States.
When she told people she was going abroad, it wasn't entirely a joke. It started as an excuse, but thinking it over, there were things that were much easier to hoard over there.
And seeing the Rose Manor on Jiang Mingrui’s list reminded her of something.
In her past life, that manor had ended up with Jiang Yiran a few days later. Yiran had been so happy she immediately took her friends there to party and take photos.
It was during that trip that one of her friends, while wandering around the estate, discovered a hidden basement. Inside were a massive number of lost national treasures.
In this life, Nan Xi had no intention of leaving that windfall for Jiang Yiran.
With the 1.5 billion from Jiang Mingrui and the 1 billion from the Tang family, Nan Xi now had 2.5 billion in cash. If she spent it wisely, it would be enough to hoard a staggering amount of supplies.
As for the assets Jiang Mingrui had stingily listed, there were a few Nan Xi actually had her eye on. Her initial suggestion to let him trade assets for debt was exactly for this purpose.
"This Rose Manor in the States, this supermarket in City B, another one in City J, and these three apartments in City J’s new development..."
Nan Xi scrolled through the tablet like she was ordering from a menu. For every item she called out, Secretary Liu made a note.
Even as the food was served, Nan Xi didn't slow down. She ate while having Secretary Liu read the details back to her.
Knowing her space could expand by absorbing precious stones and jade, she took every single piece of collector-grade stones on the list. Rare natural-colored diamonds, jadeites, rubies, emeralds... she took them all!
Seeing the heartbroken expressions on Sun Kexin and Jiang Yiran’s faces, Nan Xi knew some of these items must have belonged to them—or at least, they had long since claimed them as their own in their minds.
Ah, how delightful.
Nan Xi felt she could eat another whole bowl of rice just from the satisfaction.
She waved the waiter over and ordered ten more portions of every dish she liked, instructing them to pack it all for takeout.
Sun Kexin nearly lost her "gentle" facade, grinding her molars as she hissed, "Nan Xi, why are you ordering so much again? And why pack it all up?"
Nan Xi didn't even bother looking at her. She just rolled her eyes, refusing to offer an explanation.
So what if she was packing? If she weren't afraid the kitchen couldn't handle the volume, she would have ordered a hundred portions. Ten was already her being modest!
Jiang Yiran was also feeling wronged. She had long considered that Rose Manor hers. Her father had promised it would be part of her dowry when she married. She had even coaxed him into almost transferring it to her name a few days ago.
Now, Nan Xi had swooped in and snatched it away, leaving Jiang Yiran’s mental state in shambles.
Then there was the set of emerald jewelry. It was bought at an auction she attended with Jiang Mingrui, and it had been locked in his safe ever since. Yiran had assumed it was hers.
Stolen by Nan Xi again!
Nan Xi, meanwhile, was actually getting a headache from the selection. She still had 1.125 billion worth of value to squeeze out of Jiang Mingrui, so she had to keep picking.
Eventually, she looked at her father with a hint of grievance. "Dad, really, if you had just prepared this in cash, I wouldn't have to spend so much time picking. I haven't even enjoyed my meal, and my eyes are going blurry from all this reading!"
The others: You call that "not enjoying your meal" after all the eating and grabbing you've done?
Nan Xi had left a dent on over half of the twenty signature dishes. The rest of them had lost their appetites completely and hadn't even touched their chopsticks.
Anything left over was being swept into takeout boxes by Nan Xi, since she’d already declared she was only ordering for herself!
The Rose Manor was 80 million. The two supermarkets totaled 150 million. The three luxury apartments in City J were 50 million. She picked several other properties to total another 100 million. Nan Xi also chose two high-altitude resort villas—prime locations that had barely survived the coming apocalypse—valued at 200 million. Finally, she tossed in a small winery in the States, not far from the Rose Manor, for 60 million.
Nan Xi looked disgusted. She was genuinely running out of things to pick.
The total included several of Jiang Mingrui’s jadeite collections—the real deal—amounting to 300 million.
Finally, looking frustrated, she pointed at two lines on the list. "Forget it, just give me the shares in these two companies for the rest."
These were small companies Jiang Mingrui had invested in under his own name: one was medical equipment, and the other was aerospace materials. Both were promising.
They totaled 180 million.
Ugh, how annoying. Still 105 million short.
The Tang Patriarch smiled. "The Tang family will cover that 105 million for Chairman Jiang. I’m sure once his cash flow eases up in a while, he can pay us back. It’s no big deal."
Nan Xi smiled back. Sure. If it were any other year, Jiang Mingrui could indeed pay that back quickly. But in less than a month, the apocalypse would arrive, and everything the Jiang family owned would vanish like a bubble.
Nan Xi didn't refuse. Taking another 105 million in cash was a win-win. Most of the physical assets she’d just acquired were going to be liquidated for supplies anyway.
"Then I’ll thank Grandpa Tang."
The lawyers were already on standby. Jiang Mingrui and the Tang Patriarch called them in, and the paperwork was handled immediately. With special bank services on call, the assets were transferred to Nan Xi’s name within the hour.
The cash would take a few more steps, but it would be in her account by that afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest.
"By the way, Dad, do you want the villa?" After eating her fill and securing her money and properties, Nan Xi was in a great mood. "Otherwise, I’m really selling it in the next day or two. Maybe you should start packing?"
Sun Kexin shrieked, "We want it!"
And so, another 80 million was added to Nan Xi’s pending balance, and the villa was transferred to Sun Kexin’s name.
"Stepmother, you’re so rich!"
Nan Xi praised her with total sincerity, then turned to Jiang Yiran with a beaming smile. "Dear little sister, how about you? I remember you’re quite wealthy too. I don't want this fiancé anymore—want me to sell him to you at a discount?"
Jiang Yiran: !!!
Forget Tang Chu Xiao—even the Tang Patriarch’s face turned an ugly shade of red.
Nan Xi laughed. "Tang Chu Xiao, don't tell me you still haven't told Grandpa Tang you’re breaking up with me? Are you really that set on being my grandson? It’s going to be so awkward when I see Grandpa Tang!"
How could the old man not know? He had been listening in when Tang Chu Xiao called her that morning.
"Xiao Xi, are you really breaking the engagement with Chu Xiao?"
"Grandpa Tang, it’s not that I want to break it. Honestly, this engagement was made without my consent. For years, Tang Chu Xiao has never treated me like a fiancée. He’s been all over Jiang Yiran every single day—I don't believe you haven't seen it. All that talk about 'growing up together as friends'... if you actually believe that, I’d have to question your judgment."
Nan Xi was blunt, but she was right. Tang Chu Xiao had never respected her. Any occasional kindness was usually PUA tactics suggested by Jiang Yiran to keep her in line, or the result of his grandfather forcing him to bow his head.
All for her shares.
Now that she had no shares, she was certain the Tang Patriarch wouldn't insist on the match anymore.
"Sigh. I’ve known your grandfather for so many years. I thought I could take good care of you since he's gone."
"No thanks. If 'taking good care of me' means letting Tang Chu Xiao scream at me while parading my sister around in front of my face, I’ll pass. Truly, it would shorten my life."
Nan Xi waved her phone. "Better to just send me more money, right?"
When you talk about feelings, you hurt the wallet.
The Tang Patriarch looked regretful. "A pity. Since you’re so insistent, we will set the engagement aside for now. But Xiao Xi, if you ever need anything, tell me. The Tang family will always be your backup."
Nan Xi didn't speak. A flicker of mocking complexity crossed her eyes.
If she hadn't lived through her previous life, she might have believed him. For twenty years, he had been kind to her, pressuring Tang Chu Xiao on her behalf.
But now she saw it for what it was: a desire for her shares. There was some pity for his old friend’s granddaughter, but not much.
In her past life, the Tang Patriarch died in the extreme cold. Without his leadership, the Tang family collapsed, and Tang Chu Xiao only regained power with Jiang Yiran’s help.
As for now—
Nan Xi smiled. "I think money is my best backup. Since the engagement is off, here is the token the Tang family sent during the engagement."
She pulled out a box and placed it in front of Tang Chu Xiao.
Inside was a jade hairpin, exquisite and delicate. It was said to be a Tang family heirloom, and giving it to Nan Xi was meant to show how much they valued her. Nan Xi only learned later that the Tangs had plenty of such "heirlooms." While old, it wasn't as significant as she had once thought.
However, the "Dragon and Phoenix" jade pendants the Nan family had provided were truly precious.
"I trust Grandpa Tang will return the Nan family’s token soon."
The Phoenix pendant had been given to Tang Chu Xiao. The Dragon pendant remained with the Nans. Nan Xi was actually confused—she didn't recall seeing it.
Technically, her mother and grandparents had left behind more than just the Nan Corporation. Those private assets had likely all been swallowed by Jiang Mingrui.
In her past life, she had been a fool, following Tang Chu Xiao around and ignoring everything else.
Tsk, how disgusting.
She would settle every single one of those accounts eventually!
She had the waiter move all her packed food into the van—and obviously, she wasn't the one paying the bill.
She had spent a lot of time here, but the big money was in her pocket. The hoarding plan could finally hit high speed!
Nan Xi drove straight to a real estate agency and rented two warehouses on the outskirts of the city. Each was 1,000 square meters. She signed a short-term one-month lease for 20,000 yuan with a 10,000 yuan deposit. With the keys in hand, she pulled out her second phone and transferred 200,000 yuan to her middleman.
[Eldest Miss??]
[Nan Xi: The money I told you to use for hiring workers yesterday, plus the external hard drives—I can't have you paying for those out of pocket.]
She only did it now because she’d finally gotten the cash.
[Use this first. Tell me if it’s not enough. Same rule: 5% commission.]
[Middleman: Deal.]
[Nan Xi: Also, find me two part-timers. Here’s a warehouse address. Their job is to receive and inventory goods during the day. No heavy lifting. 8 AM to 5 PM, 300 yuan a day, paid daily. If they need to stay late, 100 yuan an hour. I’ll courier the keys to you. Have them start tomorrow; I won't be there.]
[Contact: Received.]
With that settled, Nan Xi booked a flight to the United States.
When she told people she was going abroad, it wasn't entirely a joke. It started as an excuse, but thinking it over, there were things that were much easier to hoard over there.
And seeing the Rose Manor on Jiang Mingrui’s list reminded her of something.
In her past life, that manor had ended up with Jiang Yiran a few days later. Yiran had been so happy she immediately took her friends there to party and take photos.
It was during that trip that one of her friends, while wandering around the estate, discovered a hidden basement. Inside were a massive number of lost national treasures.
In this life, Nan Xi had no intention of leaving that windfall for Jiang Yiran.
Chapter Notes:
- PUA: In Chinese internet slang, it has evolved to mean any form of psychological manipulation, gaslighting, or emotional abuse in relationships or workplaces.
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