Chapter 12

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Su Can had been worried about this matter for a long time. Now that he had successfully taken the first step, he could not stop smiling. Since he had already purchased the abandoned psychiatric hospital, he did not need to worry much about the renovations.

“Okay, let’s go,” Li Jiayue said with a nod. She looked absent-minded. Clearly, she had something on her mind.

Seeing this, Su Can quickly sensed that something was amiss. Li Jiayue was still fine when they arrived earlier. He could not help but ask, “What’s wrong?”

Li Jiayue forced a smile on her face and put her phone into her pocket before she said, “It’s nothing. Let’s leave. I still have something to do later.”

“Let’s go then,” Su Can said as he patted Li Jiayue’s shoulder. He took the initiative to walk in front of her. He did not know what Li Jiayue was worried about, but he thought it was best to give her some time alone now.

‘How strange…’

At the same time, Li Jiayue lowered her head, lost in her thoughts. Her parents should have returned from the research station a few days ago. In fact, a group of people had been sent back, but her parents were not among these people. She could not help but wonder if something had happened to them. However, if something had happened, she would have been informed of it.

Li Jiayue frowned. There was only one reason for her parents to stay at the research station for so long. Something big was probably happening. When she recalled Su Can’s words from before, she could not help but feel even more uneasy.

When Li Jiayue returned to her senses, she quickened her pace and grabbed Su Can’s hand. “Su Can…”

Su Can, who had long sensed the change in Li Jiayue’s mood, turned slightly and asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Previously… Remember when you spoke about the end of the world? If a disaster strikes Earth, do you think there’s anyone who’s capable of saving Earth?”

Su Can stopped in his tracks upon hearing these words.

The duo looked at each other silently.

It was rare for Su Can to remain silent for so long. He did not know how to answer Li Jiayue. Faced with the impending natural disaster, he could only protect himself and Li Jiayue at most. Even if he had the earth to save Earth, he did not have the ability to do so. Faced with the wrath of nature, humans were very insignificant. It was good enough that he could survive; he did not have the leisure to care about others.

Seeing that Su Can did not reply for a long time, Li Jiayue suddenly said, “Maybe I’m thinking too much.”

Li Jiayue seemed to be suddenly relieved. She walked past Su Can before she turned around to smile at him and said, “If such a thing happens, if a disaster strikes Earth… I think everyone will try their best to save themselves, right?”

Su Can nodded and said with absolute certainty, “They will. Humans will find a way to survive.”

…

When they exited the abandoned psychiatric hospital, Li Jiayue asked curiously, “Do you still need me to accompany you after this?”

“No, no,” Su Can said as he waved his hand, “I’ll be quite busy after this. There’s no need for you to come with me.”

Now that Su Can had bought the psychiatric hospital, he only needed to focus on the renovations and supplies. He could deal with this himself; there was no need to drag Li Jiayue around with him.

“I’ll call you if I need anything,” Su Can added.

“Okay, bye then!”

…

After bidding farewell to Li Jiayue, Su Can contacted the lawyer he found previously. He did not waste time and went to the Ministry of Commerce to deal with the registration of the company. When he was finally done, it was already evening.

If it were Su Can from the past, he would put down whatever he was doing at this moment and head to the bar near his house to look for women. However, currently, he had no interest in such a thing.

Su Can paid no attention to the lively bars that lined the street as he made his way to a construction company.

…

In the construction company.

The receptionist was scrolling through her phone, looking bored. She did not notice Su Can at all when he walked in.

“Hello, do you have any construction teams that are available?” Su Can asked as soon as he strode over to the front desk.

“Yes,” the young woman said with a nod before she brought a thick book out. Then, she asked, “May I ask what kind of construction you are planning on doing?”

“I’m planning to renovate my company’s building.”

The young woman pointed at the book and said, “In that case, I suggest you go with this team. Their construction speed is faster than others, and their work is very good as well. I guarantee that you’ll be satisfied.”

“Alright, let’s go with them,” Su Can said casually, “Is it possible for you to get them to meet me at the construction site later? I’d like to communicate with them personally.”

“Of course,” the young woman replied with a sweet smile.

After Su Can was done, he left the construction company and made his way back to the abandoned psychiatric hospital.

…

At the abandoned psychiatric hospital.

The sky was completely dark at this moment.

A coarse middle-aged man wearing a yellow hard hat stood at the entrance smoking.

Su Can quickly walked over to the other party and said, “Hello, you must be the foreman from Wang Xin’s construction team.”

The middle-aged man’s hands were in his pocket and his cigarette was in his mouth as he looked at Su Can. “Yes, and you are…”

“I want to hire you to renovate this place for me… I…”

Before Su Can was done with his introduction, the middle-aged man threw the unfinished cigarette on the ground and crushed it with his foot before he interjected, “Oh, you must be Mr. Su. I’ve been waiting for you for a while. Just tell me what you want to do here.”

Seeing that the other party was so straightforward, Su Can brought his own design out and handed it to the other party as he said, “It’s simple. I want you to renovate it like this. How long do you think it’ll take?”

The middle-aged man looked at Su Can’s design carefully as he pursed his lips. After a moment, he said, “If we follow your design, it’ll take at least two months to complete the renovations.”

Su Can frowned. “This won’t do… Can you speed it up? I heard that your team has about 300 people. Can’t you complete it in a month?”

The apocalypse was imminent, and Su Can did not have two months.