After Ye Ning put everything in the shelter, the space was instantly more than half empty.

She first took some time to go home and check on Da Huang and Er Huang. She had been quite busy these past few days, so she didn't bring Da Huang and Er Huang with her.

As soon as they saw their owner return, the two little guys ran around excitedly.

"I've been a bit busy these past few days, Da Huang and Er Huang, you two be good." Ye Ning and Er Huang scratched their necks.

Suddenly, Da Huang barked at her twice, as if it had something to say to her.

"What's wrong, Big Yellow?" Ye Ning patted its head reassuringly and stood up.

Dahuang led Ye Ning to the restaurant, stopped in front of a photo, and then barked twice.

Ye Ning looked closely and saw that it was a photo of her and Xiao Jingchen.

Ye Ning suddenly realized what was going on, and she gently patted Da Huang's head.

"You miss the male owner, don't you!"

"Woof!" Big Yellow wagged its tail and barked, as if to say yes.

"Don't worry! I will definitely find him. Even if I can't, he will definitely come looking for us." Her tone was firm and resolute, as if she were making an unshakable vow.

She remembered her past life, where that man always appeared by her side at crucial moments, rescuing her from danger like a divine intervention.

This feeling convinced her that even in this unfamiliar world, their connection still existed, and he would not stray too far from her.

Every time she faced difficulties, she could feel a strong belief deep within her heart. This belief was not unfounded, but stemmed from her deep trust and reliance on him.

She believed that no matter what difficulties she encountered, as long as she persevered, she would see him again one day.

Just like a miracle in the hospital in her past life, he always appears when she needs him most, giving her strength and courage.

This time, she will bravely pursue and wait until the moment she reunites with him.

Ye Ning didn't stay at home for long; after finishing her meal, she came to Gao Feng's place.

Xiaomin had already been discharged from the hospital. She had a great fondness for this angelic older sister and would call her "sister" repeatedly whenever she saw her.

Some time ago, Ye Ning had the warehouse renovated. The original walls were raised and thickened, watchtowers were built around it, surveillance cameras were installed all around, and a generator was connected.

The guardhouse was converted into a two-bedroom apartment, with a thermal insulation layer and a fireplace installed. It can serve as Gao Feng and Xiao Min's residence in the future.

After getting to know Gao Feng for a while, Ye Ning has come to have a fairly positive opinion of his character.

But Ye Ning had seen too much of the darkness in this world, and she knew how terrifying people could become in a world without rules.

She will not allow anyone to live in her shelter unless they have gone through life and death together.

However, in the apocalypse, it's impossible not to stick together for warmth.

In their previous lives, after enduring extreme cold and zombies, most people died, leaving only a small number of survivors.

However, some people noticed the abnormal climate early on.

Among these people are some energy tycoons who already control resources.

They used their resources to gather a large number of followers around them.

With the world freed from institutional constraints, they began to plunder resources more recklessly, even going so far as to kill for a box of instant noodles.

In their past lives, Ye Ning and Xiao Jingchen had encountered these people several times, and in the end, they had no choice but to give up the supplies they had already obtained.

Gao Feng had no intention of giving up. She planned to build this place into a base for later use. For now, she would have Gao Feng guard it. If new people were recruited later, they could stay here first.

"Uncle Gao, how have you been staying here lately?" Ye Ning looked around at the surroundings.

"It's great, the furniture is all new and it's very spacious." Gao Feng was genuinely grateful to Ye Ning. He had already sold his original house to pay for Xiao Min's medical treatment. Although this place was just rented by the young lady, it at least gave the father and son a place to stay.

"Uncle Gao, could you bring back some more timber and coal for me? See how much these two warehouses can hold." Gao Feng currently only has two warehouses.

"The timber is easy to place; just put it next to the wall and then cover it with tarpaulin."

Gao Feng's words suddenly opened Ye Ning's mind. That's right, a lot of coal can be piled up along the wall of the shelter. Coal can be bagged up and stacked against the wall, and then covered with tarpaulins. This way, a lot of space can be saved.

"Here's what we'll do! You get me ten truckloads of timber, and then another five hundred tons of coal. The coal must be packed in bags, and remember, the faster the better."

"Yes, Miss!" Gao Feng nodded.

"Could you find out where these supplies can be bought for me? Let me know once you've found out." Ye Ning handed Gao Feng a list.

Gao Feng opened it and took a look.

Crossbows, diesel fuel…

What do you need these things for, miss?

Although he didn't know what Ye Ning wanted to do with these things, Gao Feng still put them away.

Peak was very efficient because there were already channels in place, so the timber and coal were delivered the next day.

It's the hottest time of summer now, and these coal suppliers are probably just lounging at home, picking their toes.

Having suddenly received such a large order, they naturally acted swiftly.

Ye Ning stored all the fuel in her spatial storage, then returned to the shelter, filled the remaining two warehouses, and piled up wood and coal along the walls.

This fuel should be sufficient for any eventuality; it should be enough for another hundred people.

Gao Feng also found out some details about the items on the list he was given.

In city A, there is a black market that contains many items that are not available on the market.

"Buy these things in batches. Money is not a problem, but be careful not to reveal your identity or attract attention," Ye Ning instructed. There are many cases of shady dealings in these places.

In my previous life, the zombie outbreak occurred during a brief warming period, two years after the extreme cold began.

Zombies are incredibly fast, some even capable of scaling walls and rooftops. Only by piercing their heads can they be killed completely, so weapons are essential.

Fortunately, zombies have blind spots; they locate their targets by sound and light. In the post-apocalyptic world, humans are even more terrifying than zombies, and any slight gain could lead to someone stabbing them in the back.