Chapter 16: with translation of chapter title

After Ye Heng was sent out of District 13, he quickly met up with the team members guarding outside.

Team Captain, are you alright? Did they give you trouble?

These self-important upper-class folks, if they hadn't been chained up back then, I would definitely have given them a taste of their own medicine!

Ye Heng raised his hand to interrupt the team members' words, and said in a low voice:

Let's leave this place first, find a safe spot, I need to contact the goddess first.

Upon hearing that, the team members immediately became solemn.

Sun Hao: "We've booked a safe house at the nearby exchange; let's go there to settle in."

Lin Meng thought back and forth, feeling she needed to guard against her uncle's family.

She immediately ordered several different models of cameras online, and also bought all the care products and nutritional supplements needed for postpartum women and newborns.

With the 3,300,000 from selling gold and silver jewelry, Lin Meng finally experienced the joy of buying things without looking at the price—it was incredibly satisfying!

After finishing shopping, the phone rang.

A local number, an unknown call.

As soon as Lin Meng answered, a steady, restrained male baritone came from the other side, sounding like a middle-aged man.

The caller immediately stated Lin Meng's identity and got straight to the point:

"Money, when are you going to pay it back, little girl?"

It was Grandpa's creditor, that mysterious Fifth Lord.

Lin Meng collected herself; with money in hand, she of course wasn't flustered, and replied calmly:

"Fifth Lord? Sorry, since I don't have your contact information, I can only wait for your people to come find me."

"I've raised the money; I can repay anytime. Just give me a repayment account, and I'll have my lawyer cancel the IOU in person."

Lin Meng could have paid it back bit by bit, but she didn't know how the interest was set when Grandpa borrowed the money.

To avoid complications, she decided to repay early, even if it might make them suspect her money-making methods.

The other side fell silent for a few seconds, obviously not expecting Lin Meng to have repayment ability so soon.

A few days ago he sent people to contact Lin Meng; the returnees reported the situation in detail, and he thought Lin Meng's circumstances were dire, so this debt wouldn't be collected anytime soon.

"Little girl, cheating people can land you in jail."

Lin Meng:...

"Rest assured, I don't steal, rob, or cheat; the money's source is legitimate—you just need to collect it."

Qin Feng froze again, then let out a low chuckle.

"Fine, I'll wait for the payment, but I want you to settle the debt in person; I'll send you the meeting address later—be sure to come on time."

Lin Meng felt there was no need to go in person, was about to refuse, but the other party had already hung up.

Soon she received a friend request; after reluctantly accepting, the other party didn't waste words and sent the transaction location—right in the center of Yun Cheng.

Lin Meng was instantly speechless; she had just returned from Yun Cheng.

But there was nothing she could do; she couldn't act like a big shot while owing money, so she could only go to the appointment three days later.

At that moment, Ye Heng contacted her via mental power.

"Miss Lin, are you there?"

Lin Meng's mind stirred, and she quickly entered the space.

"Is the matter settled? Is the medicine okay?"

Ye Heng immediately expressed sincere thanks, and said:

"Miss Lin, if I want that kind of medicine again in the future, can you still provide it? Of course, I'll pay the appropriate compensation."

Lin Meng waved her hand: "No problem, no problem—you're now my big client; I can definitely get what you need within my capabilities."

Ye Heng again felt immense gratitude toward Lin Meng, thinking, Miss Lin really goes out of her way to save his face.

Given their relationship, it's only natural that Miss Lin looks after them more.

What he could offer Lin Meng is really not worth mentioning.

"By the way, I bought some things online that might be needed for women's childbirth, plus some nutrients; the stuff might not be complete, but it should be barely enough."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Heng was about to thank her again, but Lin Meng quickly cut him off.

"Don't keep thanking me; our cooperation has been pleasant, let's just be friends. Let me introduce myself properly—I'm Lin Meng. From now on, just call me by name; no need for the formal 'Miss Lin'."

This moved Ye Heng to the brink of tears.

The team members only saw the Team Captain standing there like a wooden statue, sometimes frowning, sometimes grinning foolishly; now his eye sockets were red, tears glimmering in his eyes, and they thought something had gone wrong in his communication with the goddess, making them all tense up.

After chatting a few more sentences, Ye Heng then withdrew his mental power.

All the team members watched him nervously, but Ye Heng was still in an excited state and had no spare attention for his teammates.

Just now, Miss Lin not only told him her real name, she also said they could be friends.

"Old Ye, what's wrong with you? I'm dying of anxiety—say something, what did the goddess say?"

Sun Hao, anxious from waiting, kept shaking Ye Heng.

Everyone already knew that Ye Heng communicated with the goddess via mental power.

Although they don't know further details and wouldn't overstep to investigate, it seems Ye Heng is on the receiving end; if the goddess stops providing help, Ye Heng would also be helpless.

So everyone is very concerned about the goddess's attitude.

Ye Heng gradually came to his senses and quickly calmed everyone down.

With a thought, he took out a large bag of medicine from the space.

"You don't need to worry; the goddess will continue to support us."

"These are all medicines the goddess gave us, including bandaging and healing drugs—everyone quickly treat your wounds."

Upon hearing that, everyone became excited and cheered joyfully.

Having learned from the previous blood incident, everyone was very restrained, and no one dared to make a loud sound again.

Lin Meng indeed bought plenty of medicines for treating external injuries—disinfectants, hemostatics, anti-inflammatories, and so on—so all common medicines were fully stocked.

However, she removed the packaging and instructions, and wrote the efficacy and usage herself by hand.

For now, it's still wise to be cautious; try not to let Ye Heng learn too much about her information from this time period.

For minor external injuries, Ye Heng and the others used povidone-iodine and Yunnan Baiyao.

Small wounds were covered with adhesive bandages, and the wound site immediately felt less painful.

"Also, take one of these anti-inflammatory pills each; the goddess said this will prevent infection and sickness."

Everyone received it with both hands, regarding it as a holy medicine.

The medicine's effect was exactly as the goddess said—immediate; some team members who had been sore all over felt much better right after taking the pill.

Sun Hao's eyes also brightened.

"Good stuff, truly worthy of the goddess-bestowed holy medicine; this effect is too strong—my wound originally stung unbearably, but now I feel nothing at all!"

"Me too, this medicine is miraculous; those civilians who see it will surely be envious, right?"

Ye Heng, hearing this, shouted a warning:

"Regarding the goddess's affairs, you must not tell outsiders; this medicine must also be kept secret; if anyone blabs, I, Ye Heng, will show no mercy!"

The team members, one by one, instantly turned solemn, and nodded solemnly in promise.

In the wasteland era, human nature is extremely complex; since the goddess gave them such good supplies, they naturally cannot be recklessly exposed.

"Team Captain, please rest assured; we will absolutely keep it secret—everyone knows survival is not easy, and no one would joke with their own lives."