"Sister-in-law, let's go down and take a look now. You should get dressed quickly."
Jian Ning turned and ran back. When she got home, Jian Anping had already lit the stove, and the house was quite warm.
What's the rush you're in now?
"My sister-in-law and I are going out for a walk. Watch the house and don't wander off!" Jian Ning was worried that if the elevator was working, someone might come up.
After all, the elevator cards issued by the property management are universal. If someone with malicious intent takes one and goes up to the 16th floor, and no one is watching the house or taking precautions, it could be disastrous.
I was fully equipped with snow boots, down-filled trousers, and the longest down jacket.
Wearing a hat, gloves, and a mask, she was completely covered up. When she came out, Li Mengyao was already dressed and waiting at the elevator entrance.
She's only gone downstairs once or twice these days, and hasn't gone out much because it's too cold outside. But since her sister-in-law is going, she feels she has to go with her.
The two took the elevator downstairs, stopping on the third floor. They then climbed out of the window, where they found themselves on a frozen, solid ice surface.
Even though I was wearing a mask, the wind blowing in as soon as I stepped outside felt so cold it seemed to chill my lungs to the bone. The snow had stopped, but the air was dry and bitterly cold.
You can see people moving slowly along the ice; there's no way around it, the ice is too slippery. You could easily slip and fall.
The snow on the ice had been cleared to create a path, just wide enough for one person, leading all the way to the road outside.
"Come on, hold me up, this road is slippery and a fall could be terrible."
My parents always tie thick hemp rope to their shoes when they go out to prevent them from slipping.
"I have some in my pocket too, shall we tie them up as well?" Li Mengyao said, taking out a few hemp ropes from the pocket of her down jacket.
"No need, with my skills, how could I possibly fall? Sister-in-law, you're holding my arm, you definitely won't fall."
Jian Ning wasn't afraid at all, and pulled Li Mengyao out. They walked at a very fast pace, as if they were walking on flat ground.
She channeled her spiritual energy into the soles of her shoes, allowing her to grip the ice firmly. This created friction, meaning that even if someone pushed her, she wouldn't fall unless she wanted to.
There weren't many people on the street at this time. The two strolled over to the vicinity of the China World Trade Center, where there were quite a few people working, all of them covered up tightly.
"Let's go take a look." Jian Ning pulled Li Mengyao forward. When they arrived, they exclaimed, "Wow, the power of the people is truly amazing!"
I don't know who had the ability to get their hands on a chainsaw and an ice harvester.
They cut the ice into large chunks and brought it up, then used hammers and axes to break it open manually, so that the supplies frozen inside could be retrieved.
"Big brother, who came up with this idea? It's brilliant!" Jian Ning asked, leaning closer.
"It was Commander Gao who came up with this idea. We've managed to produce quite a lot in one day."
And it's not free work; everyone who helps break the ice gets some food. If you'd like to help, you can go to that building to get tools and sign up.
"Thank you, big brother." Jian Ning had no intention of doing this strenuous work. He took Li Mengyao for a stroll and then headed back. He didn't expect that they would be targeted so soon after they came out.
It was none other than the leader of the guy nicknamed "Rat." He was also among the crowd smashing ice. Although Jian Ning and Li Mengyao were wrapped in thick down jackets, they were clearly brand new and brightly colored.
Both women were wearing flat shoes, yet they were both slender and graceful. You didn't even need to see their faces to know they were both beautiful.
These days, food is scarce, but beautiful women are even rarer to see. He's been feeling incredibly stifled lately. With military personnel watching over him at the China World Trade Center, he doesn't dare cause any trouble.
These two were clearly young women, and they weren't accompanied by any men, which immediately aroused the boss's lust. He simply couldn't restrain himself.
He nudged one of his men, who was working nearby, with his elbow and said, "Follow me."
"Brother, where are you going? This work isn't finished yet."
"Something good has happened, hurry up!" The leader grabbed the hammer, tucked it under his arm, and got up to leave. His two henchmen quickly followed.
Jian Ning and Li Mengyao walked to the front of a building, stopped and looked back.
She had noticed three figures with murky auras following them from the moment they arrived; their purpose was obvious. She wasn't afraid. Since coming to this world, she hadn't yet stained her hands with blood.
She generally abides by social ethics, but if someone really has the nerve to go and try to get close to her, then she can't be blamed.
"Ningning, what's wrong?"
Li Mengyao heard footsteps behind her and turned around to see three burly men holding hammers and axes, forming a triangle around her. She turned pale with fright.
They were now a street away from the China World Trade Center.
Even if she shouted loudly, no one on the other side would probably hear her. What could she do? But instinctively, she took a step forward and shielded Jian Ning behind her.
"What do you want? Are you trying to rob me in broad daylight?"
"We have no food at all. If we don't leave soon, I'm going to call the police!" The voice trembled, though the speaker tried to remain calm, but the fear was obvious.
"Hey, girl, go ahead and yell. No one will come to save you."
But don't be afraid, we're not robbing you. On the contrary, we're bringing you food. As long as you follow us, we guarantee you'll eat and drink well every day.
The eldest brother had a wide smile on his face, his squinting eyes leering at Li Mengyao from head to toe.
Even with a mask on, her curled eyelashes, arched willow-leaf eyebrows, and big, watery eyes clearly show she's a beauty.
It felt like a fire had been lit in his heart, burning so intensely that he almost forgot his own name.
"We don't need anything from you, Xiao Ning, run!"
Li Mengyao immediately understood the three men's intentions. There were no pedestrians around. The two of them, being weak women, were no match for these three grown men, especially since they were armed.
She bit her lip hard, made a decision, pushed Jian Ning and let her run, while she walked back herself. She gripped the fruit knife tightly in her coat pocket.
"Trying to run? Neither of you are leaving. Today, we brothers are taking both of you!"
The burly man next to the boss chuckled, weighed the axe in his hand, and strode over to grab Li Mengyao.
Unexpectedly, Jian Ning had no intention of leaving at all. Instead, she turned around and pulled Li Mengyao behind her, smiling as she asked, "Brother, have you thought this through? Do you really want us sisters to accompany you?"
"Is there even a question? Girl, you're so shrewd. You're planning to throw yourself into my arms?"
Looking down at Jian Ning's fair skin under her red knitted hat, he couldn't help but touch his chin, feeling all the blood rushing to his lower body.
This girl is even more exciting; her voice is crisp and clear, like a little chili pepper. He likes her!
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