RIACMET chapter 12

 

 

“…”

 

Jiang Nian wanted to say it was okay, but then he shook his head. He had an idea.

 

“No, it’s still a dream. Those dreams are getting more real and scary. Sometimes, when I wake up, I can’t tell the difference between reality and dreams…”

 

The safe house had accumulated many supplies, so Cheng Jing would definitely find out. He had to take precautions before Cheng Jing went home.

 

Cheng Jing frowned.

 

“Can you tell me about those nightmares?”

 

He seemed very serious.

 

“Of course. I’ve wanted to tell you for a long time, but I was afraid you wouldn’t want to listen…”

 

Jiang Nian immediately put down the shrimp, took off his gloves, wiped his mouth, sat up straight, and adjusted the camera angle on his phone.

 

Cheng Jing nodded anxiously.

 

“I’ve been neglectful. Just tell me. I’ll listen to everything.”

 

“Brother Jing.”

 

Jiang Nian paused for a moment before speaking.

 

“What I’m about to say might sound extreme, or even psychopathic, but I hope you believe me when I say that I’m not sick. If what I say doesn’t come true, then I’ll see a doctor later, okay?”

 

Cheng Jing nodded seriously.

 

“All right, just tell me. I trust you.”

 

Jiang Nian took a deep breath, sorted through the information, and chose to share his previous life experience.

 

“Since my mother died, I’ve had continuous nightmares about the apocalypse. They’re similar to the plots in movies and TV dramas about natural disasters, viruses, and zombies. These dreams are coherent, and they occur at specific times.”

 

“I dream that the drought will end at the end of the month and then poisonous rain will fall. Those who are hit by the rain will be infected by an unknown virus, die, and then be resurrected as zombies.”

 

“Zombies attack the living out of instinct to feed. Those who are attacked and wounded will also become infected and mutated. Then, in the face of this catastrophic disaster, some people awaken special powers… In short, it’s chaotic and terrifying. I’m very scared… but I don’t dare say it out loud.”

 

After Jiang Nian finished speaking, he took a deep breath and watched Cheng Jing’s reaction. He was afraid the other might laugh or think he was paranoid.

 

But Cheng Jing did not. He just stared with a serious expression. Clearly, he had heard him. Maybe it was because of his trust and respect for his lover. Either way, that was enough.

 

After a moment, Cheng Jing asked,

 

“Will the drought end at the end of the month?”

 

It turned out that the target was not an evil person or organization; he was actually having a nightmare. Still, a nightmare with a specific time was too real and rare.

 

However, he had also heard reports about sensitive people showing signs before major events happen.

 

Jiang Nian nodded.

 

“Yes, around the 27th, poisonous rain carrying a deadly virus will fall, and zombies will appear after that. The apocalypse will arrive. Something like that. I think every big disaster has signs. As the dream becomes more realistic, I want to take some precautions.”

 

Cheng Jing’s expression changed slightly.

 

“How should we prepare? Buy stuff and stockpile supplies?”

 

A safe house and stockpiled supplies — it really is just like an apocalypse survival strategy.

 

“Yes.”

 

Jiang Nian replied. After thinking for a moment, he admitted,

 

“I also turned the rental house into a safe house and put everything I bought these last few days inside. I didn’t dare tell you the truth because I wanted to act first and ask for your approval later. After all, I bought most of the supplies after you came back. If nothing happens, I can donate it to poor mountain communities, and it won’t go to waste.”

 

“Smart.”

 

Cheng Jing praised him. It was a very good solution. He organized his money clearly.

 

Jiang Nian continued,

 

“If a big disaster really happens, you won’t have to worry about supplies while waiting for help. In my dream, I was bitten to death by zombies because I didn’t have any supplies. You were fine, but it was too late to save me.”

 

Seeing Cheng Jing’s troubled face after saying that, he added:

 

“Brother Jing, I’m not lying. That’s why I came looking for you earlier. If the apocalypse really comes, it would be such a pity if I can’t make peace with you.”

 

A tragedy like the one in his previous life wouldn’t happen again, but it was still sad to think about.

 

Cheng Jing wiped his face with both hands, took a deep breath, and said,

 

“No, whatever happens, we’ll be together. We won’t be late, I promise!”

 

If the world really ends, he would only stay with Jiang Nian.

 

“I trust Brother Jing.”

 

Jiang Nian laughed and asked,

 

“Do you trust me, Brother Jing?”

 

Cheng Jing smiled.

 

“Whether it’s a nightmare or a sign of disaster, it will soon be revealed. I trust you. If nothing happens, then we’ll donate the supplies you bought, and we’ll take you to the best hospital for a checkup. But you must not tell anyone about these things again!”

 

Jiang Nian nodded enthusiastically.

 

“Of course I know. I only trust you, Brother Jing.”

 

If he was really sick, it would be better if what he knew about his previous life was just a nightmare.

 

After ending the call, Jiang Nian continued online shopping while eating dinner. Cheng Jing told him to buy whatever he wanted because there was enough money on his card.

 

Of course he wouldn’t be polite!

 

With support, he would buy more. When Cheng Jing returned, the weather forecast would be released, and they could discuss it then.

 

…

 

On the night of August 24, Cheng Jing returned to Qingyun City and went to the company to finish some work. It was almost midnight.

 

Jiang Nian drove to pick him up. He did not go to the office to disturb them. He ordered midnight snacks and waited for him in the visitor area on the first floor of the building. He also invited the security guard on duty to join him.

 

The apocalypse was coming soon, so he had to hurry. To satisfy his cravings, he also had to buy more packaged cooked food, like lobster, and stockpile it.

 

Huang Qian was forced to work overtime. She followed Cheng Jing out of the elevator, saw him, and couldn’t help but joke,

 

“Your hamster treats the visitor area like a midnight snack spot. He’s always buying and eating. That’s pretty good.”

 

Over the past few days, she had noticed Jiang Nian stockpiling goods during the day and ordering fast food recklessly at night. She really thought he was the reincarnation of a hamster.

 

But Cheng Jing just complied. Even when Jiang Nian was stocking supplies, the eldest brother not only didn’t stop him, he joined in. It turned out that no matter how smart a man was, once he fell in love, he could do confusing things.

 

“Being able to eat is a blessing. Besides, he has no anxiety about his body.”

 

Cheng Jing’s tone was full of a pampering attitude. He liked to stockpile and eat. He thought Jiang Nian was pretty good.

 

As the two walked closer, the security guard brought a cup of milk tea and ordered some barbecue skewers before leaving.

 

Cheng Jing took the opportunity to introduce Jiang Nian to Huang Qian.

 

“Hello, Sister Qian, this is for you.”

 

Jiang Nian was sweet and well-behaved. Upon learning that Cheng Jing was working overtime with his beautiful assistant, Jiang Nian specially ordered a cup of low-sugar aromatic beauty tea and handed it to Huang Qian with a smile. The beautiful woman immediately smiled:

 

“Thank you, that’s thoughtful. Uh, it tastes good.”

 

“Brother Jing, this is for you.”

 

Jiang Nian expressed concern about their hard work and handed a cold tea cup to Cheng Jing after taking care of her.

 

The beautiful white-collar woman watched while sipping fragrant tea and eating barbecue, thinking that this hamster was sweet-talking, polite, and also very good at socializing. It wasn’t unreasonable for the oppressed Cheng Jing to be troubled by him.