Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies

Chapter 343: The Struggle of Human Nature

Liang Yue knew she couldn’t keep indulging these students any longer.

She had to teach them to be independent.

Only by experiencing the hardships of life and relying on their own efforts would they become decent, self-reliant individuals.

Maybe then, they wouldn’t just complain whenever something went wrong.

So, she decided to leave and go to Zhang Yi’s shelter. Apart from delivering food daily, she would stop catering to their excessive demands.

With a sigh, Liang Yue felt a weight lift from her heart.

Admittedly, she also longed for comfort; she had dreamed of joining Zhang Yi and the others in their luxurious villa. But she had held back for the students’ sake. If protecting them only made them weaker and unable to fend for themselves, it was time for her to let go.

After she spoke, silence filled the room.

Suddenly, a girl’s face lit up with excitement. “Ms. Liang, are you taking us to live at Zhang Yi’s shelter? That’s amazing!”

Her logic was rather naive.

To her, Liang Yue was someone who should sacrifice everything for them without personal desires.

But before the others could join in, Liang Yue cut them off loudly, “That’s not what’s happening!”

“I’m the only one going. You’ll stay here and learn to live by your own efforts!”

“Zhang Yi promised me ten servings of food daily, and I’ll bring them to you. But if things go like they did today, there’s nothing I can do.”

“The remaining food will be up to you to handle. I won’t spoil you anymore!”

The students looked at Liang Yue, shocked.

How could the kind, caring Ms. Liang suddenly turn like this?

“Ms. Liang, you can’t abandon us! You weren’t like this before!” a girl choked up.

“Yeah, Ms. Liang, this is so selfish of you!”

“How could you think only about your own comfort while leaving us to suffer?”

Listening to their complaints, Liang Yue gave up hope on them.

Sheltered flowers don’t appreciate the gardener who nurtures them—they just take it all for granted.

It was time they faced the harsh winds on their own.

“My decision is final! Stop trying to change my mind.”

Liang Yue gripped her Tang Sword, clenched her teeth, and walked out of the snow house.

Panic-stricken, the students chased after her, calling out desperately.

If she really left for the shelter, who would take care of them?

It’s only when people face loss that they truly learn to appreciate. They were doing everything to hold her back.

“Ms. Liang, please don’t leave us! We’ll stop slacking when we fish!”

One of the boys gritted his teeth and shouted, “You were the one who brought us to West Hill Base and led us out! Now you’re abandoning us—how is that what a teacher should do?”

Liang Yue’s body shook.

Her pupils contracted, her gaze filled with disbelief and heartbreak.

The students she cared about the most had hurt her the worst.

Everything she did in silence—they saw it as her ruining them?

Taking a deep breath, Liang Yue quickened her pace, ignoring the desperate pleas behind her.

Finally, she arrived at the shelter.

Zhou Ke’er warmly invited her in, though she looked a bit curious about her sudden return.

Liang Yue didn’t feel comfortable sharing this with Zhou Ke’er.

After all, Zhang Yi would have the final say on her staying. It was better to speak to him directly.

Liang Yue felt confident.

First, she knew her own worth. As a powerful Superhuman, she was valuable anywhere.

Second, she had good relationships with Lu Keran and Yang Xinxin, and could ask them to vouch for her.

Zhou Ke’er noticed Liang Yue’s hesitation, smiled, and called over Lu Keran and Yang Xinxin.

“Keep Ms. Liang company; she doesn’t seem to be in the best mood.”

Lu Keran nodded. “Got it, leave it to us!”

Yang Xinxin’s dark eyes sparkled with an unusual look.

“It seems Ms. Liang has made up her mind!”

Lu Keran and Yang Xinxin cheerfully greeted Liang Yue.

This was the first time they had all sat down to chat since leaving Tianqing Academy.

As they sat on the couch, Liang Yue asked them about their lives lately.

Lu Keran laughed happily. “We’ve been doing great! Brother Zhang Yi is so kind; he doesn’t even make us do chores.”

“And he even set up a private studio for me to pursue my interests. Honestly, I feel happier now than I ever did at school!”

Liang Yue thought: He just values your talent with mechanics, silly girl!

Yang Xinxin chuckled softly. “Our lives have indeed been very comfortable since we got here. Ms. Liang, you want to live here too, don’t you?”

Yang Xinxin saw through Liang Yue’s thoughts at a glance.

After all, the martial arts teacher’s thoughts were always written on her face.

Especially in front of her students, she didn’t bother to hide her feelings.

Liang Yue blushed slightly, feeling a bit awkward.

“Xinxin, I do think it’s time for me to leave. Zhang Yi was right; protecting those kids would only make them more dependent.”

Yang Xinxin smirked. “But Ms. Liang, deep down, don’t you want to move in here?”

Liang Yue opened her mouth but found herself at a loss for words.

Her heart was conflicted.

As a teacher, she should have been more selfless.

But she couldn’t deny her own desires—she wanted to enjoy life too.

“Well…”

Liang Yue was at a loss. Yang Xinxin’s gaze was so penetrating, she felt exposed.

At that moment, Yang Xinxin gently held her hand and smiled. “It’s okay, Ms. Liang. Everyone has the right to pursue happiness. You’re doing the right thing!”

Yang Xinxin’s gentle yet affirming look lifted Liang Yue’s guilt.

Yes, there was nothing wrong with her decision.

Author's Note