Ch 169: Is There Really Such a Good Thing? [QT]

Shen Yunxuan traveled with them for about half an hour before they arrived at the base. Along the way, they asked her where she came from and how she had been living with her family before, but she dodged their questions skillfully. Instead, she kept steering the conversation toward information about the apocalypse and the base, gathering as much as she could. Since she wasn’t asking about any core secrets, they casually answered her questions.

When they reached the base and approached the entrance, Hong Jie directed her to a small house by the gate. “Don’t worry, you’ll be in quarantine for 48 hours. If you don’t show any signs of turning, you’ll be registered into the base.”

Shen Yunxuan nodded. She only had a few minutes left before returning to her world, so she was more than happy to be quarantined alone.

After Hong Jie shut the door and left, Shen Yunxuan found herself alone in the room. There were no surveillance cameras inside—this place was clearly just a temporary quarantine area for preventing zombie infections. The actual examination and questioning would come later.

She walked over to the wall and, as expected, found the base’s rules and regulations posted there. She quickly scanned through them. The rules were all tailored to survival in the apocalypse, with a lot of specific adaptations to the new world order.

Just as she finished reading, her vision blurred—she was back in her hotel room!

Not long after, more newcomers arrived at the base, requiring quarantine. When the guards brought them in, they suddenly realized that Shen Yunxuan had vanished. They immediately reported it, and Hong Jie and her team searched the entire base but found no trace of her.

Even more unsettling, they realized they knew nothing about Shen Yunxuan—what she looked like, where she had come from, or even whether she had any family. They had been completely fooled!

Meanwhile, Shen Yunxuan let out a deep breath of relief in her hotel room. She was safe!

She had secured another month of safety.

Collapsing onto the floor, she admitted to herself that she had been scared—especially when she had watched the base’s fighters taking down zombies. She had never experienced that level of violence before and wasn’t ready to face it head-on.

This was a wake-up call. She had to find a way to overcome her mental barriers. In the future, she could end up in even harsher environments—battlefields, plague zones, slave markets. If she couldn’t adapt, she would be in serious trouble.

That was a difficult challenge, and for now, she had no idea how to train for it. She decided to set it aside for later.

She took a long shower, turned off her phone, and went straight to sleep.

Exhausted, she slept until nightfall. When she woke up, she grabbed a quick bite to eat, then eagerly turned to check her loot.

She emptied the gold onto her bed. A dazzling pile of golden jewelry nearly blinded her with its brilliance. She had never found gold so beautiful before!

These were top-tier pieces from one of the three most prestigious jewelry brands in the country. The market price of gold was currently 430 yuan per gram, but second-hand jewelry from this brand sold for at least 550 yuan per gram. Exquisite gold bracelets were even more expensive, reaching up to 600 yuan per gram with the added craftsmanship fees.

If she sold them at a 10% discount, they would definitely be snatched up. And technically, these weren’t even second-hand; they were all brand new, in perfect condition. Buying from her would be the best deal for any buyer.

She knew exactly how to handle this. On second-hand platforms like Xianyu or Xiaohongshu, or in private second-hand gold trading groups, there were plenty of eager buyers. Many people preferred this kind of transaction, paying first before receiving the goods.

The glasses were even easier to sell. She could price them at half off—people could simply take the lenses to an optician for fitting, and contact lenses were always in demand.

The smartphones were the easiest to sell of all. She could even open a small store on Pinduoduo to sell them.

Wasting no time, she took out her phone and started snapping photos. She registered her online stores, paid the necessary deposits, and listed all her items for sale.

One jewelry store, one eyewear store, one phone shop—she now had enough stock to sustain her finances for a long time.

Looking at her three newly established stores, she suddenly felt a surge of satisfaction.

She had done it.

Thinking back, she regretted that she had been too focused on fear and survival earlier. If she hadn’t been so tense about the zombies, she might have enjoyed the thrill of shoveling piles of valuable goods into her bag.

Next time she traveled to the apocalypse, she would fully embrace the experience.

After finishing up her listings, she hailed a taxi and headed home.

As soon as she walked in, she saw Zhang Yang sitting in the living room. Her expression immediately darkened. “Xie Lili, didn’t I tell you not to bring men home?”

Zhang Yang stood up and asked, “Where did you go? You’ve been out all day.”

“I went for a run and worked out,” Shen Yunxuan answered casually, then turned to head to her room.

Zhang Yang blocked her path, scanning her from head to toe with a scrutinizing gaze.

She had no injuries. She wasn’t acting particularly happy or distressed. What was going on? Had she not traveled to another dimension? That was impossible—she had been out all day, clearly avoiding people so she could go through the process.

That meant she had gone, but had returned safely, without any notable events.

Zhang Yang felt a wave of disappointment. He had wanted to see her panicked, terrified, or even exhilarated by the experience. Anything was better than this calm, indifferent attitude, as if she hadn’t traveled at all.

When he had first started his own travels, his initial trips had already made him rich—he had been ecstatic. Why was Shen Yunxuan so unaffected?

Xie Lili walked over and tugged at Zhang Yang’s sleeve. “Why do you care so much? She doesn’t even want to talk to you.”

Annoyed, Zhang Yang shook off her hand and turned back to Shen Yunxuan, putting on a deep, affectionate expression. “I waited here specifically for you. You disappeared for so long, not answering your phone, not coming home. I was really worried something happened to you. If you hadn’t come back soon, I was going to call the police.”

A seemingly ordinary sentence, but the way Zhang Yang spoke, with his odd tone and veiled sarcasm, made Shen Yunxuan catch the underlying threat.

What is the greatest fear of someone with a system? Being captured and dissected for research. Was Zhang Yang threatening to report her?

Shen Yunxuan wasn’t sure if she was overthinking, but when it came to this disgusting person, she was willing to assume the worst. If nothing else, the fact that he had deliberately forced her to bind the system was already proof of his malicious intent.

It seemed like Zhang Yang was beginning to regret his actions lately. Now, he wanted to pull her back under his control. That familiar feeling of being entangled in his web, just like in her past life, was making her sick. She decided to leave immediately.

There was no point in reasoning with a lunatic, nor in staying under the same roof as two people with bad intentions. Who knew what they might try?

After spending the night elsewhere, she moved into a new place the next day. Her new home had strict security measures, and she changed her phone number, cutting off contact with everyone from her past.

Online, buyers were flooding her with inquiries about her products. Since the quality was excellent, and her videos clearly showed the details, most people were just worried about scams. When she reassured them by offering verification services, most were satisfied and began placing orders.

For the next twenty days, Shen Yunxuan was buried in shipments, constantly packing and sending out deliveries. Sales were booming, her reviews skyrocketed, and her growing credibility led to even faster sales. Before long, her bank balance was overflowing, and she had already repaid the 80,000 yuan loan.

After staying home for so many days, she decided to take a break. With just a few days left before her next dimensional shift, she treated herself to a solo hot pot meal. She ordered a spicy hot pot, watching short drama clips as she ate. The ridiculous plotlines had her either fuming or laughing out loud, and she found herself thoroughly enjoying it.

Then, when she casually lifted her head, her eyes met Zhang Yang’s.

Without hesitation, she grabbed her bag and ran. Since she had already paid for the meal through mobile ordering, she bolted straight out of the restaurant and hid in a nearby alley.

Zhang Yang rushed out after her, but when he reached the alley entrance, he scanned the surroundings and couldn’t see any trace of her. His face darkened, and he muttered a curse under his breath.

“Damn bitch! I should have reported you from the start and made your life a living hell! Let’s see how long you can keep acting superior!”

After saying that, he pulled out his phone and made a call.

“Hello? Go ahead with the deal we discussed. Find Shen Yunxuan before the 1st… Yes, before then!”

After hanging up, he immediately made another call, his tone turning harsher.

“Gather a few guys for me. On the 1st, we’re going somewhere to catch someone. Record the whole thing, make sure security is tight—don’t let her escape. Also, keep this under wraps. I don’t want her to know I’m behind it. If she sees your faces, it’ll be trouble for you, so be careful!”

Shen Yunxuan’s heart skipped a beat.

So, last time wasn’t her imagination—Zhang Yang was really planning this. He had even gathered people to ambush her on the 1st, aiming to expose her when she shifted dimensions.

This guy… Calling him a psychopath would be a compliment. He truly had no bottom line. First, he forced her to bind the system, and now he wanted to throw her into a laboratory for dissection. If he couldn’t have her, he would destroy her. A complete and utter maniac.

She remained silent, waiting patiently until Zhang Yang had left for a while before emerging from her hiding spot. Then, she hurried home, frowning as she thought about what to do next.

Zhang Yang was reborn. Even without a system, he had his past life’s business experience to thrive.

If things followed their past-life trajectory, he would soon rise in the business world. No matter where she moved, he would always be able to track her down with private investigators.

This situation was urgent. How could she completely get rid of Zhang Yang?

In her previous life, it had taken her years to match him in power. But this time, she was focused on making money quietly and acquiring weapons. Every month, she had no idea where she would be sent next. She was constantly on edge, afraid of drawing attention. How was she supposed to compete with Zhang Yang under these circumstances?

She flipped through the Memory Book, looking for guidance.

The metaphysical Shen Yunxuan had found that doing good deeds and accumulating virtue brought luck, and joining government departments for fortune-telling gave legitimacy to her abilities.

The imperial consort Shen Yunxuan had learned that if she wanted to benefit the world, she needed to rely on a wise ruler.

The chef Shen Yunxuan had found that the best way to escape entanglements was to have a powerful backer.

In short, after becoming strong in their respective worlds, they all ended up with some connection to their governments. That kind of stability made them untouchable.

Shen Yunxuan pondered over this, and suddenly, it hit her.

She had a system that let her bring back resources from other dimensions. That alone was enough to benefit society and contribute to national development.

Why was she hiding?

She was afraid of being targeted by criminals and stalked by a lunatic like Zhang Yang. But if that was the case, why not rely on the government and let the country protect her?

Before, she never considered this because she instinctively feared being experimented on.

But after reading through the experiences of her alternate selves, she saw things differently.

The leaders of a nation, responsible for governing such a vast country, were wise and forward-thinking. They would understand the real value of her ability.

If she worked with the government to bring back resources, the benefits would far outweigh any potential gains from studying her. If she were ever forced into a lab, she could simply kill herself, and the country would lose everything.

Besides, what if locking her up didn’t work? What if the restrictions failed, and she still got teleported on the 1st, only to bring back a deadly virus and unleash it on humanity?

That alone was reason enough for them to protect her and ensure her well-being. The longer she lived, the more they could gain from her dimensional travels.

And if that was the case, Zhang Yang was nothing!

Since Zhang Yang wanted to report her, she would beat him to it.

She would turn herself in first!

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