Reborn Before the Apocalypse, I Emptied the World’s Supplies

Jiang Yan was the only daughter of a wealthy courier company empire, raised in luxury until her father died and her mother remarried Song Deming, a former vice president who coveted the family fortune. After Song Deming murdered Li Meizhen and framed it as an accident, he imprisoned Jiang Yan in a basement, torturing her for inheritance documents. Three months before the apocalypse, Song Deming cut off her hand and eventually killed her, only for Jiang Yan to be reborn to the moment of her imprisonment. Armed with memories of the coming disasters and a mysterious man-eating flower ability, she used her power to kill Song Deming and his accomplice, framing the incident as a dispute over her jade bracelet. She then escaped police custody and began preparing for the end of the world.

Jiang Yan discovered a second cheat: a spatial dimension attached to her jade bracelet, featuring a planting zone with accelerated time, a storage zone with frozen time, and a living zone with healing properties. With thirty billion yuan in assets, she liquidated her luxury properties and vehicles, purchasing a high-rise apartment on the top floor of a building named Shallow Water Bay, which she identified as a future safe zone from her past life. She also rented a large warehouse and began stockpiling supplies on an industrial scale. Her preparations included massive quantities of rice, flour, oil, dried goods, and wild mushrooms, along with extensive medicinal herbs and Western medicines. She installed bulletproof doors, reinforced walls, and hidden surveillance cameras, transforming her apartment into a fortress.

During her preparations, Jiang Yan encountered Zhang Qiqi, Song Deming’s mistress and the mother of his illegitimate son, who had moved into the same residential complex. Recognizing her enemy, Jiang Yan chose the unit directly above Zhang Qiqi’s, planning to watch her suffer when the floods arrived. She continued her stockpiling with relentless efficiency, purchasing millions of dollars worth of fresh meat, seafood, dairy, and eggs, storing them in cold storage facilities before transferring them into her spatial dimension. She also acquired energy solutions, including solar panels, wind turbines, and large-scale battery systems, ensuring she would not be dependent on the failing power grid.

As the apocalypse approached, Jiang Yan’s spending drew attention from banks and authorities, but she maintained her cover by posing as a eccentric wealthy buyer. She bought clothing, bedding, and protective gear in bulk, prioritizing functionality over brand. She also stocked up on fuel, alcohol, and cigarettes, recognizing them as potential trade goods in the coming chaos. Her goal was not just survival but revenge; she intended to use the disasters to torment Zhang Qiqi and her son, who had played key roles in her mother’s death and her own suffering in the previous timeline. The narrative follows her methodical transition from a grieving daughter to a prepared survivor, setting the stage for the catastrophic events that will soon reshape the world.

The story establishes a tense atmosphere as Jiang Yan waits for the predicted disasters: extreme heat, torrential rains, and subsequent cold waves. Her spatial abilities give her a significant advantage, allowing her to preserve food indefinitely and grow fresh produce. She remains vigilant against potential threats, including the fake reporter who tried to extort her and the various scammers and opportunists she encounters. The plot moves toward the inevitable collapse of society, with Jiang Yan positioned as a powerful figure ready to navigate the new world order. Her actions are driven by a cold, calculated desire for retribution and self-preservation, marking a stark contrast to her previous carefree life as a food blogger.