Rebirth in the Apocalypse: Third Time's a Charm



Apparently, when Wang Chao wants something done, it gets done fast.

This time there were six military supply vehicles coming down her driveway instead of the ten that Liu Wei brought. "I can have them bring more next time," said Wang Chao, looking down at her briefly in Liu Wie's arms.

"You can pretend that you are not eavesdropping in my mind any time now," I grumbled. "It's not like I can return the favor. Maybe I should take the vaccine early. Do you have any more? I'll have to be officially vaccinated, no matter what."

"Yes, we have a few more vials of the vaccine if you are sure that you need to do it. No, I will not be stopping 'eavesdropping' in your mind. I find it fascinating. And if you find it unfair, I can always let you know what is going on in Wei's head."

That caused me to snap to attention. Looking at the face right over my should I smirked at him. "Oh really? You can read his mind too?"

"Don't worry about him, Sweetheart," whispered Liu Wei, the gentle air from his breath causing goosebumps on my skin. "If you want to know what is on my mind, all you have to do is ask. I'll be more than happy to tell you."

Nope. That was a definite nope to that offer.

"Smart," said Wang Chao, never taking his eyes off me and Liu Wei.

When the latest convoy parked in my driveway, Wang Chao and Liu Wei went down to greet them, leaving me on the deck. Thinking that I had just about enough of this day and all the 'surprises' that the guys have put me through, I went inside and closed the door behind me. They could figure everything out.

"You got the stuff?" Asked Wang Chao as he approached his men standing at attention beside their vehicles.

"Sir, yes, Sir," said the leader of this particular team, saluting. "The only thing that will take longer is the modifications requested for the luxury RVs. Because of the fact that they are considered to be under the luxury category, most of it is electric and is able to be linked to your phone. Given your requirements that there be nothing electrical, but still having the luxury classification, it will take some time. They are also going to upgrade all of the exteriors to tungsten and install bulletproof glass on all the windows."

Wang Chao nodded his head, happy with the arrangements. "What about the sleeping arrangements in each one?" Asked Liu Wei, looking at the man in front of him.

Turning his attention to Liu Wei, the soldier replied. "Each one should hold a maximum of five people per RV. With the requested five RVs, there would be enough room for approximately 25 people, but that number can easily be doubled if needed."

Liu Wei nodded his head. Looking over at Wang Chao he suggested, "Why don't we get more than the five? Maybe closer to ten or fifteen?"

Wang Chao nodded his head when he thought about the extra vehicles. Having too many would be much better than not having enough. "See that it is done," he said, turning to the soldier.

He saluted again, and after putting the 12 ATVs in the toy barn, they left to complete their orders. Time would be tight to have all 15 done before the end of October, but whatever Wang Chao ordered would be done.

Wang Chao and Liu Wei climbed the stair to the front door when Wang Chao turned to his friend. "You get to be the one to tell her that she is getting 15 RVs. After all, it was your idea… I'm not taking the blame."

Liu Wei raised his eyebrows at his friend. "Why? Scared of a little girl?"

Not willing to be provoked, Wang Chao simply opened the door and took a step into the house. "No sovereign takes bad news well, and I have decided I will not bow out. Besides, you are too far ahead of me, might as well knock you down a bit."

Liu Wei chuckled. He hadn't seen Wang Chao like this since before he took the mantle of head of the Wang family. Apparently, a little girl that was sent here by the whims of fate was exactly what they needed at this exact time.

Maybe he would learn to pray… or at least thank whatever deity brought her back for the third time.

He shook his head and followed after Wang Chao, preparing himself for the backlash of his friend's decision.

"Nope, nada, Het, nein, no," I said, shaking my head. "I do not need 15 RVs here. The gas alone will kill me." I continued, trying to make my point.

"We can supply the gas," interjected Wang Chao, sitting at my kitchen island.

"When the EMP goes off, they are just going to be hunks of junk," I replied, listing some of the reasons why I didn't want 15 of them here. One? Sure, I could handle one. Maybe go camping by the mountain for a night. But I was not going to leave Elysian Fields for anything…

"We are having all the electronics replaced. We just have to find a solution for the fridges and stoves," said Liu Wei, leaning against the counter in front of the sink. These two men were really making themselves at home this past week. My eyes narrowed as I thought about it.

"Bring me the fridges and I should be able to do something," I grumbled. They were trying to do something nice for me, and I did appreciate it. I just wasn't used to it. It would take a bit of time, but I knew that I would have to relax in some elements. Not step one, never step one.

"What is step one?" Asked Wang Chao. "You think about it a lot, but never specify."

"That's because I know what step one is," I said, sticking out my tongue.

I pulled out the paper with my steps written on them and tossed them onto the island. Liu Wei, intrigued, took a step toward Wang Chao and picked up a piece of paper. Quickly reading it over, he handed it to Wang Chao and accepted the paper that Wang Chao handed him.

The efficiency between the two of them was really remarkable. But for some reason, I felt a bit vulnerable with my lists and steps on the table. I had told these men a lot about myself, including transmigration and rebirth, but I was nowhere as nervous as I was now.

"Let them all die," muttered Liu Wei, looking at the paper. I don't know what he was thinking about, but a look of intense hatred flashed over his face. "I approve," he said, putting the paper back onto the counter. I quickly swiped them up and put them back into my space.

I was not doing that again.