My System Forces Me to Live off Women

Chapter 336 - 271: An Unexpected Acquaintance (Part 2)

Wu Wenyue, who was about to sit down and continue eating, couldn’t help but glance at him and mockingly said, "I didn’t realize you were so responsible?!"

Li Peifeng didn’t care about the sarcasm at all; instead, he explained, "Responsibility is one thing, but mainly, there aren’t enough daily necessities for this many people at home."

"The community only distributes essentials, things like phone chargers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, and bedding aren’t provided. There aren’t enough of these items for so many people, so you have to buy them yourself. But the community is on lockdown, and deliveries and takeout can’t get through, at most, to the community gate."

"But I’ve just asked, residents aren’t allowed to go downstairs unless necessary, meaning even if you buy something, you can’t pick it up. You have to rely on volunteers to run errands and deliver them. But with this many residents and so few staff, whether volunteers are willing to deliver non-essential items is uncertain, and even if they are, you might not get them anytime soon... So, you understand, right?"

Taking Zhao Qingge to the gate but finding out about the lockdown, Li Peifeng’s first reaction was surprise!

Damn it, we were just fighting fiercely and were about to sever ties, and now? The four of us have to live together!

Is there anything better to ease conflicts? No, there absolutely isn’t!

But after the surprise, Li Peifeng had to consider how four people could live normally. This house has three bedrooms, two living rooms, and two bathrooms, with an attic upstairs, definitely enough for four people. But the sudden lockdown means the household supplies are inadequate.

Li Peifeng could last a month himself, but with four people, the food would probably run out in a week. Even if the community provides supplies, food isn’t a worry, but there’s a lot missing in other areas.

The things Li Peifeng mentioned, like chargers, toothpaste, and toothbrushes, are just a small part. The clothes for the three girls are a big problem. The lockdown will last for at least fourteen days, and during these fourteen days, they can’t be expected not to change clothes, right? Even if they don’t go out and don’t need to change outerwear, underwear still needs changing.

Additionally, staying at home for so long, the three girls can’t just eat and sleep. They need entertainment and to work. Whether it’s for leisure or remote work, they need their computers.

To get these items, the three of them need to call and have people retrieve their belongings from home and deliver them, for the staff to hand over.

But Li Peifeng thought it would be better to become a staff member himself. First, there’s a manpower shortage, and the community regulation means there’s a low chance non-essential items will be delivered. But if he’s a volunteer, a part of the epidemic prevention team, he could talk to the community, rely on relationships to sneak some items in, and no one would care.

Second, if Li Peifeng isn’t a volunteer and doesn’t pick up their computers or chargers, what would the household be like during this time?

The three girls would probably fight over chargers or TV time every day. If tempers flare and there’s nowhere to vent, it would be on Li Peifeng, making writing impossible and him a punching bag.

After the lockdown ends, the rifts might deepen.

So, signing up as a volunteer may seem tiring, but it’s actually very beneficial. It not only gives him a chance to leave the house and avoid being a punching bag, but it might also score some points with the girls and improve relationships further.

Imagine Zhao Qingge, Wu Wenyue, and Huang Tianxuan seeing him busy as a volunteer, running around for this ’home,’ improving their quality of life without complaint—would they still be angry?

Li Peifeng believed there was no way they could be. The surprised or relieved looks on their faces after hearing his explanation were the best proof.

The anxious and impatient atmosphere from earlier quickly calmed down.

Yeah, since they can’t leave, they’ll just have to live here. When in Rome, do as the Romans do...

"You all keep eating. Think about what you need to bring from home while eating, have someone send it to the community fence, and have them call me. I’ll grab it when it’s dark."

"..."

Li Peifeng urged, "Why are you still standing there? Eat. After this, it might be our turn in Building 2 to do the nucleic acid test. Do you want to queue up on an empty stomach?"

Only then did the three of them take action. Huang Tianxuan slowly walked to the dining table, tilting her head while thinking about what she needed, while Wu Wenyue immediately picked up her phone, seemingly texting someone on WeChat.

"Yumei, what are you doing?"

Zhao Qingge also sat beside the dining table, calling an acquaintance and talking about her situation, "I’m in a bit of trouble right now and need your help."

"Swoosh~"

Li Peifeng had already put on protective gear, went into the kitchen to get a glass of water, gulped it down, and reminded the three at the dining table, "I’m off to work now. If someone arrives with your stuff, have them call me."

Huang Tianxuan looked up from her phone and raised her gaze to him, frowning, "Aren’t you hungry?"

Li Peifeng shook his head, "Not hungry. You all eat, don’t save any for me. Don’t worry about the dishes when you’re done; I’ll wash them when I return."

Zhao Qingge was still on the phone, but her eyes were fixed on Li Peifeng, "Yes, face masks, facial cleanser, moisturizer... they’re all in the bathroom. If you can’t find them, I’ll video call when I’m home."

Wu Wenyue multitasked, eating while texting on her phone.