Chapter 27

Looking at the fully stocked warehouse, Mu Nan eagerly reached out his hand. "Can we start collecting now? Or should we come back at night? Are all the things we bought here? Is there more in the back?" He felt that after his rebirth, he had practically turned into a hamster. The satisfaction and sense of security from stockpiling had somewhat alleviated his fears and worries about the future.

Qin Huai said, "This is most of it. I've got almost everything we need, but I still have some money left. We'll see what else we can buy when we get back."

Mu Nan curiously circled around the shelves. "What did you buy?"

Qin Huai replied, "Vacuum-packed foods, dehydrated vegetables, all sorts of snacks you liked when you were a kid, rice, flour, cooking oil, daily necessities, clothes, tobacco, alcohol, and both Chinese and Western medicines."

Mu Nan asked, "Chinese medicine?"

Qin Huai nodded. "Some traditional Chinese medicines are really useful—hemostatic powder, insect repellent powder, and since you mentioned high temperatures in your dreams, I also bought some soothing ointments made from Chinese medicine that can be used for sunburns, scalds, and insect bites."

Mu Nan had also bought some burn ointments, but not many. He had used up all the funds on his health insurance card and spent tens of thousands on medicines, but since there were so many other daily necessities to buy, he hadn't spent much on medicine. Now that Qin Huai had bought a lot, it filled in some of the gaps.

Qin Huai continued, "When you're organizing, make sure to set aside a specific area for the medicines, especially the ones you take. That way, they'll be easy to access when you need them."

Mu Nan nodded and, looking at the shelves, asked Qin Huai again, "So, should I start collecting now?"

Qin Huai responded, "Can you take all of this in one go? If not, don't push yourself. We can always come back a few more times."

The warehouse was over 500 square meters, with rows of shelves several meters high, packed with various supplies, leaving only narrow paths for a single person to walk through. Some of the items bought in bulk were stacked up to the ceiling. Qin Huai had sold shares and his own projects, bringing in nearly 20 million yuan, with another 5 million still pending. All the money he'd gotten upfront had been converted into this fully stocked warehouse. Most of the purchases were daily necessities, with the food items being relatively low-cost, so the sheer quantity was quite impressive. It looked like they could open a supermarket with all this.

Mu Nan had never collected so much stuff at once before. The most he'd ever taken in one go was a few truckloads of cabbages and watermelons. But he felt he could handle it, and since they were already here, he might as well take everything in one go.

Even though Qin Huai had seen Mu Nan store items in his space more than once, watching entire rows of shelves and stacks of boxes disappear still felt surreal to him.

It took nearly an hour to empty the entire warehouse. Qin Huai kept an eye on Mu Nan the whole time, ready to stop if he showed any signs of strain. But from start to finish, Mu Nan was mostly excited, thoroughly enjoying the process of collecting the goods. When the last pile of items was stored away, he even seemed a little reluctant for it to end.

Looking at the now-empty warehouse, Mu Nan said with satisfaction, "It feels like we won't have to worry about anything for the rest of our lives. But once we get back, I'll need to sort everything out by category; otherwise, I won't even know what's in there or where it is."

When items are stored in Mu Nan's space, he can't know what's inside the boxes unless he opens them. So, he needs to reorganize everything himself, but there's no rush. After all, nothing in the space will expire.

After leaving the warehouse, Qin Huai locked the door and immediately left the industrial park. The warehouse was still under his private lease, so unless he returned the keys, no one would know it was empty.

On the way back to the hotel from the industrial park, Qin Huai received a notification that the remaining payment from Lu Sen had been deposited into his account. This meant he now had an additional 5 million yuan in hand. While this amount was considerable, it could also be quickly spent. He planned to spend the next couple of days with Mu Nan in City B, and then on the way back, they would buy more supplies. Once home, while the weather was still manageable, they could purchase fresh food like meat and vegetables. Since these items are perishable, he couldn't have someone buy and store them in the warehouse in advance, so they would just have to see how much they could get when they returned.

As he was mentally planning the next steps, Qin Huai noticed that Mu Nan had suddenly become unusually quiet. He quickly turned to check on him and saw that Mu Nan's face was slightly pale, causing Qin Huai to panic. "Nan Nan? Are you feeling unwell? Where does it hurt?"

Mu Nan pursed his lips and leaned his head against Qin Huai's shoulder. "I have a bit of a headache, just a little. I'll be fine after I rest for a while."

Qin Huai touched Mu Nan's forehead and felt cold sweat, making his expression darken instantly. He immediately instructed the driver, "Take us to the nearest hospital!"

Mu Nan quickly grabbed Qin Huai's hand. "No, let's go back to the hotel. I just want to sleep. If the headache gets worse, I'll definitely tell you."

Seeing that Mu Nan was still conscious and didn't want to go to the hospital, Qin Huai hesitated for a moment and then compromised. "Alright, we'll go back to the hotel. You lie down for a bit, and if the headache doesn't improve, we'll go to the hospital right away."

The roads were quiet, with few cars or people around, so under Qin Huai's urging, the driver quickly sped back to the hotel. Fortunately, Mu Nan's headache wasn't too severe—his face was just a bit pale, but he could still walk. Otherwise, Qin Huai would have insisted on going straight to the hospital.

The headache and the hot weather caused Mu Nan to break out in a sweat during the short walk from the car to the hotel room. He wanted to take a shower, but his head hurt so much that he could barely stand, let alone gather the strength to bathe. So, as soon as he got to the room, he lay down on the bed, drenched in sweat.

Qin Huai didn't want to move him too much, afraid of making him feel worse, but seeing him covered in cold sweat, he carefully wiped Mu Nan's body with warm water.

Mu Nan didn't even know when he fell asleep; the pain just gradually eased until he drifted off. Meanwhile, Qin Huai stayed by his side all night, too worried to sleep, in case Mu Nan felt worse during the night.

Thankfully, by the next day, Mu Nan was fine and even had a pleasant surprise. "I can see inside the boxes now!"

Qin Huai, seeing Mu Nan's excited expression and no signs of discomfort, finally breathed a sigh of relief, though he still didn't look entirely pleased.

Mu Nan noticed Qin Huai's expression and understood why he was upset. He hadn't expected that collecting so many items at once would cause such a headache, but it was his own fault for not knowing his limits and making Qin Huai worry. So, he playfully poked Qin Huai. "Brother? I'm really fine now."

Qin Huai sternly reminded him, "I told you not to push yourself. We could have done it in several trips; there was no need to rush."

Mu Nan looked at him innocently. "But I didn't feel like I was pushing myself while collecting the items. How was I supposed to know there would be aftereffects?"

Qin Huai lightly tapped his forehead. "You've got an answer for everything."

Mu Nan covered his forehead. "I was already feeling unwell, and you're still blaming me."

Qin Huai looked at him without saying anything, and Mu Nan immediately backed down. "I won't be so reckless in the future. I was wrong. Please don't be angry."

Seeing his apologetic face, Qin Huai found it both amusing and frustrating. In the end, he could only sigh and ask, "Are you hungry?"

Mu Nan nodded, and Qin Huai said, "Go take a shower. I'll order some food for you."

Although Mu Nan wasn't in a hurry to shower, he was eager to share his news with Qin Huai now that the tension had passed. "I can see what's inside the boxes in my space now. Before, if the boxes were closed, I wouldn't know what was inside, but now I can. I think my ability to control the space, this kind of mental power, has gotten stronger after this experience!"

Qin Huai reached out and pinched his cheek. "Does that hurt?"

Mu Nan, rubbing his face, nodded in confusion. "Of course it hurts." He wasn't made of steel; of course, it would hurt if someone pinched him.

Qin Huai said coldly, "Even if you've gotten stronger, you're still just flesh and blood. What's the use?"

Mu Nan grumbled as he got off the bed to take a shower. What does he mean, 'What's the use?' It saves him a lot of time now that he doesn't have to take everything out, open the boxes, and put it all back in!

After eating, Mu Nan wanted to go out for a walk before the midday heat set in, but Qin Huai made him stay in bed and rest. Mu Nan didn't know that Qin Huai had stayed up all night watching over him, but he did know that whenever he was unwell, Qin Huai never slept soundly. So, he didn't resist and instead lay in bed, chatting with Qin Huai while checking the items in his space. However, after a while, Qin Huai stopped responding.

When Mu Nan turned his head to check, he saw that Qin Huai had fallen asleep.

In sleep, Qin Huai lost the sharpness he'd gained from years of being out in the world, and Mu Nan could still see traces of the boy he used to be in his features. After all, Qin Huai was only twenty-four years old, an age that many parents would still consider childish. But like Mu Nan, Qin Huai hadn't had the luxury of being immature.

Mu Nan was lucky because he had Qin Huai to rely on, so at least he had a carefree childhood. But Qin Huai had to take care of the family from a young age, looking after both his grandmother's household and their own. From an early age, he had to bear responsibilities far beyond his years, which made him seem old beyond his years.

Looking at the empty spot next to Qin Huai on the bed, Mu Nan grabbed the small blanket from his own bed and moved over to Qin Huai's side. Perhaps not fully awake but not entirely asleep either, Qin Huai, sensing someone beside him, reached out and pulled Mu Nan into his arms.

Mu Nan gently patted Qin Huai's back, as if soothing him to sleep. After a while, this effort seemed to work on himself as well, and he drifted off into a deeper sleep. Once the movement beside him stopped, Qin Huai, who had seemed to be asleep, let a small smile curve his lips and finally allowed himself to fully relax and fall asleep.