I can upgrade the shelter

"So, Long Niang, are you trying to block others from bartering geothermal heat pump equipment with me?" Sitting on the sofa in Mo Qingyan’s shelter living room, looking at Mo Qingyan in front of him and Mo Qingxin standing behind her, Chen Xin felt a bit amusing yet helpless. Because of Mo Qingyan’s previous statements, both Chen Xin and other group members found themselves in a predicament. Thus, after waiting three days for the blizzard to subside, Chen Xin hurriedly drove to Mo Qingyan’s place to inquire about her motives.

However, Mo Qingyan’s answer left Chen Xin unsure whether to thank her or complain.

Facing Chen Xin’s inquiry, Mo Qingyan nodded earnestly and seriously, criticizing Chen Xin with a disappointed tone, "You’re too kind with the resources! In these end times, how can you so casually reveal such capabilities? What if someone harbors ill intentions towards you?"

"Not necessarily, not necessarily!" Chen Xin burst into laughter but was very grateful to Mo Qingyan.

Even though Mo Qingyan didn’t know his plans, and her actions affected his strategy to collect survival points, Chen Xin was still thankful that Mo Qingyan was willing to help him this way.

Though Mo Qingyan was a good friend—almost like a brother to him—it didn’t mean she had to help him in such a way. After all, it’s the apocalypse now, and everyone must focus on their survival; no one would help others selflessly without considering the cost, as that would jeopardize their own survival.

Mo Qingyan’s willingness to help, albeit just verbally and not materially sacrificing resources while her sister exchanged the geothermal heat pump with him, was already quite commendable.

Chen Xin thought for a moment and decided to reveal his real plan to Mo Qingyan, so she wouldn’t be kept in the dark: "Actually, Long Niang, there’s really no need for you to do this. The reason I’m doing this is to collect resources from everyone, but your interference actually scared them away."