Has Hope Arrived?

The rain stopping gave hope to the people downstairs, or perhaps it was the realization of how 'ferocious' the Allen family siblings could be that deterred anyone from challenging them.

After a night.

Alice was awakened by the excited shouts coming from downstairs. She walked out to the balcony and looked down. The several meters deep accumulated water had completely receded, leaving only puddles on the roadside.

"Some people say that several nearby supermarkets have opened. Let's go quickly to grab some food," Arnold stood up, ready to go out.

Except for Alice, the other members of the Allen family family now felt the crisis of hoarding goods. With so many people going crazy for shopping, there was no guarantee they could outdo others.

Although the floodwater had receded, the sky remained heavily overcast. It was likely that it would rain again. If another heavy rain lasting for ten days or half a month came, the supplies at home wouldn't be enough.

"There are three supermarkets nearby. Let's split up to buy things. We can't rely on just one place. Also, no matter what, grab everything available."

Alice then started assigning groups, "Parents in one team, older brothers in another, and I'll go alone."

"No, those people outside are desperate. If they can't get food, they might target a young girl like you," Arnold immediately rejected her grouping without hesitation.

Atticus and Blanche also disagreed, "We can't trust you to go alone. You come with us."

Alexander said, "I think the little sister should stay at home, and we'll go out."

"Have you forgotten that I've studied taekwondo and martial arts? Don't worry, a dozen ordinary men combined are not my match."

Alice didn't give them a chance to argue and turned to go into the room, taking out a suitcase. She opened it, revealing stacks of cash.

"During the heavy rain before, the entire neighborhood experienced a power outage. I assume the situation outside hasn't improved much. Take some cash just in case."

Alice handed each of them twenty thousand yuan. They couldn't take more than that."Contact us if anything comes up." Seeing her insistence, Arnold could only helplessly agree.

"Okay."

After the family discussed the route, they went downstairs. The neighborhood's circuit was still not fixed, so they had to walk down.

Fortunately, the family usually exercised and had good stamina. Otherwise, going downstairs would be quite challenging.

The entire building knew that the people in 1601 were not easy to mess with. Seeing them coming down, others just glared menacingly and dared not take any further action.

Moreover, the most important thing now was to buy supplies. Old grudges could wait to be settled after they were well-fed and well-hydrated.

Downstairs, after the receding water left a layer of mud, the place was dirty and chaotic. However, no one cared about that. They all went to find their own cars.

The cars parked downstairs had been soaked in water for more than ten days. When the car doors were opened, the water accumulated inside poured out.

The Allen family family quickly found their three cars, and soon, Alexander's excited voice rang out, "The cars are completely dry inside, and they can still start."

Alice raised an eyebrow. These cars were expensive for a reason. Similarly submerged underwater for more than ten days, their cars were still in perfect condition.

Each member of the family got into their respective cars, preparing to leave. A few men ran over from the side, "Are you going to the supermarket too? Can you give us a ride? Our cars have been damaged by the water."

"Your three cars aren't even full. Just take us with you," one of the men suggested.

Alice coldly refused, "We're low on fuel. Can't help you."

The men were a bit displeased. They thought that the Allen familys, having done extreme things before, might take this opportunity to build good relations with them. So, they approached with a tentative inquiry.

To their surprise, not only did the Allen familys show no intention of reconciling, but they also rejected them with a cold face.

Two of the men exchanged glances and quickly stepped forward, blocking the path of the car. One of them threatened, "If you don't take us with you today, don't think about leaving."The commotion here caught the attention of others, who stood by with a gloating expression.

"That's right, everyone's cars are unusable. Why should theirs still work? Since no one can buy supplies, they shouldn't be able to either."

Alice's lips curled into a slow, bloodthirsty smirk. "Are you sure you won't move aside?"

The two men thought Alice, being a woman, could at most intimidate them and didn't dare to step on the gas. They lifted their chins arrogantly, "Have the guts to hit us, or let us get on the car, or lend us a car."

"Fine, I'll fulfill your wish." After saying that, Alice accelerated and drove straight towards them at high speed.

The two men, watching Alice's cold and frosty face, the approaching car, eventually cowered in fear.

"Swoosh!"

The car swiftly passed by them, followed by two more fast-moving shadows.

A group of people stood in place, dumbfounded. They had seen it clearly just now. Alice's expressionless face emitted a murderous aura, and when the car rushed over, there was no sign of hesitation. It was obvious that she meant business!

This scene once again refreshed everyone's perception of the Allen familys. In this broad daylight and lawful society, how could they dare to disregard human life? Weren't they afraid of being caught?

How many people had gone insane due to the torrential rain?

Watching the three cars disappear, others dispersed, some continued to repair their cars with tools, some chose to walk, and some found that electric bikes were still usable, so they rode away.

Alice looked along the way. Some small shops had opened, but due to their proximity to residential areas, they were crowded with people.

Some people resorted to physical fights to grab things, and curses could be heard from a distance.

She arrived at a large shopping mall on the outskirts. Perhaps because many people's cars were unusable, there weren't many people here.