Global Ice Age: I Built an Apocalyptic Safe House

Safe house construction completed Part 11

Three days later, under the introduction of Wu Huairan, Zhang Yi successfully obtained two guns and 100 rounds of ammunition. Although the price was a bit high, Zhang Yi did not mind at all. With these heavy items in hand, in the post-apocalyptic world, he felt more confident about his safety. He also completed a transaction with Zhou Hairun for five boxes of imported high-end medicines.

A week passed, and Wu Huairan called Zhang Yi to inform him that the safe house had been completed according to his requirements. He asked Zhang Yi to come back for inspection. Leaving the hotel where he had stayed for a while, Zhang Yi drove back to the Yue Lu residential area.

Wu Huairan personally led Zhang Yi to inspect the house. Upon returning home, Zhang Yi couldn't help but be impressed. Dragon Security Company truly lived up to its reputation as a top domestic security company. The speed and quality of constructing the safe house were impeccable. The entire house had been fitted with 200mm thick alloy plates as per Zhang Yi's request, yet from the outside, there was no discernible difference.

Patiently, Wu Huairan explained the features one by one. He mentioned, "The ventilation system uses military-grade technology that can filter out any harmful gases, preventing gas attacks from outside. Additionally, the entire house's heating system has been redone using materials from the Arctic Scientific Research Institute."

Apart from installing a fireplace as per Zhang Yi's request, it could also prevent 99.5% of heat loss. At this point, Wu Huairan gave Zhang Yi a mysterious smile and continued, "Furthermore, to ensure your safety, we have installed a monitoring system throughout the building. There are a total of 300 cameras, allowing you to monitor every floor of the building."

Listening to all this, Zhang Yi was astonished and could only marvel at the unimaginable services money could buy. Stepping onto the balcony, he noticed it had been transformed into a huge floor-to-ceiling window. Wu Huairan explained, "The window materials are all bulletproof and explosion-proof, even stronger than the 200mm alloy plates. It also facilitates lighting and necessary external observation."

Zhang Yi was extremely satisfied with the safe house. It seemed nearly impossible for anyone, except an armed military force, to forcefully enter his home. Even if the entire building collapsed, his room would likely remain unaffected.

"I am very satisfied with the safe house you have constructed," Zhang Yi said with a smile to Wu Huairan. Wu Huairan, too, wore a content smile. He presented documents for Zhang Yi to sign and mentioned, "If everything is in order, please settle the final payment within three months."

Zhang Yi nodded with a smile, saying, "Definitely, definitely!" However, he knew he would never pay the final installment. Realizing he had only paid a deposit of 1 million, essentially getting a nearly ten-million-dollar safe house for free, was truly exhilarating!

Lying on the sofa, admiring his perfect safe house, Zhang Yi suddenly remembered a crucial aspect - a source of life! Slapping his forehead, he exclaimed, "Oh my, how could I forget something as important as water?"

Considering the extreme cold outside and the potential dangers of going out, Zhang Yi couldn't tolerate such a significant loophole in his safe house. Immediately, he ordered 100 large water storage tanks through a delivery platform, each capable of holding 500 cubic meters of water, enough for several years' use. Coupled with the option to retrieve mineral water from the warehouse, the water resource issue was perfectly resolved.

The delivery speed was indeed impressive. Within a few hours, the water tanks were delivered to Zhang Yi's doorstep. Upon reaching the residential area gate, he instructed the security guard, Uncle You, to allow the delivery guy inside.

Observing Zhang Yi acquiring so many strange items once again, the surrounding neighbors began gossiping. "Is there something wrong with this Zhang Yi? Always buying such odd things." "The other day, during their renovation, I saw people carrying steel plates at least ten centimeters thick." "Hehe, maybe he's gone crazy, trying to replicate those safe houses from movies!"

"I've seen in foreign videos some wealthy people getting bored and doing such things. Isn't this purely groundless anxiety?" "Ah? Tianhai City is by the sea, right?"

Facing the neighbors' mocking spectacle, Zhang Yi couldn't be bothered to explain. He had no interest in explaining to people who would simply consider him foolish and wouldn't heed his advice. They might even turn the tables and accuse him of spreading rumors to disrupt social order, leading to potential trouble.

Uncle You was chatting with neighbor Mr. Tang when he walked up, asking, "Xiao Zhang, what are you buying so many water tanks for? If you need any help, just let me know, and I'll lend a hand."

Seeing Uncle You's warmth, Zhang Yi couldn't help but feel emotional. Uncle You was a retired soldier, childless, who had been a security guard in the neighborhood for over a decade, always diligent and responsible. In his past life, he had donated his last bit of food to save a mother and daughter on the verge of starvation, ultimately dying of hunger himself. He represented a rare beacon of humanity in the post-apocalyptic world that Zhang Yi had encountered.

Therefore, Zhang Yi told Uncle You, "Uncle You, the temperature this year is a bit abnormal. I have inside information that this winter will be tough. To be on the safe side, you better stock up on food and drink a bit more, to avoid price increases later."

Knowing Zhang Yi was a kind-hearted young man, and considering older people often harbored concerns, Uncle You furrowed his brow upon hearing this and asked, "Xiao Zhang, is this information reliable?"

Zhang Yi nodded, "Look at me, I've prepared so much already. You can stock up on instant noodles and mineral water; these things won't hurt if you buy more." Uncle You nodded in response. Since Zhang Yi had given him the warning, he decided to make some extra purchases, considering it as a precaution. Besides, those items could be stored, so buying more wasn't an issue.

However, Mr. Tang, who overheard the conversation, approached Zhang Yi and cautioned, "Xiao Zhang, please don't go around saying such things. Our society is currently stable and peaceful. How could there be a shortage of supplies? If you talk like this, be careful of being reported for spreading rumors. You might end up being interrogated!"

Rolling his eyes, Zhang Yi didn't pay much attention. He had already given his warnings; whether they believed them or not was their own business.

He had no interest in explaining further, knowing that these people would only consider him a fool and wouldn't listen to his well-intentioned advice. They might even turn against him, accusing him of spreading false information and disrupting social order.