Three days later, with Wu HuaiRen's help, Zhang Yi successfully acquired two guns and a hundred bullets.

Though the price was steep, Zhang Yi didn't mind at all.

With the hefty weapons in hand, he felt a newfound confidence in his safety amidst the apocalypse.

He had also completed a trade with Zhou Hairun for medicine, securing five boxes of imported, high-end pharmaceuticals.

Another week passed.

Wu HuaiRen called Zhang Yi to inform him that the safe house was built to his specifications and ready for inspection.

Zhang Yi left the hotel he had been staying at for a while and drove back to the Yuelu Residential Area.

Wu HuaiRen personally guided Zhang Yi through the inspection of the house.

Upon returning home, Zhang Yi couldn't help but be impressed.

War Dragon Company lived up to its reputation as a top-tier security firm in the country, with impeccable speed and quality in constructing the safe house.

The entire house had been fitted with 200mm thick alloy plates as per Zhang Yi's request, and from the outside, it looked no different than before.

Wu HuaiRen patiently explained each feature.

"The ventilation system is military-grade, capable of filtering any harmful gases to prevent external gas attacks."

"Moreover, the entire house's insulation system has been redone with professional materials from the Arctic Research Institute."

"In addition to the fireplace you requested, it can also prevent 99.5% of heat loss."

Here, Wu HuaiRen gave Zhang Yi a knowing smile.

"For your safety, we've installed a surveillance system throughout the building. With 300 cameras, you can monitor every floor."

After hearing all this, Zhang Yi was so amazed he didn't know what to say.

He could only marvel at how money could buy services beyond the average person's imagination.

He stepped onto the balcony and saw that it had been transformed into a massive floor-to-ceiling window.

Wu HuaiRen explained, "The window material is bulletproof and even more robust than the 200mm alloy plates, and it also facilitates natural lighting and necessary external observation."

Zhang Yi was extremely satisfied with the safe house.

Unless an army with heavy weaponry came, it seemed no one could forcibly enter his home.

Even if the entire building collapsed, his room would likely remain unscathed.

"I'm very satisfied with the safe house you've built," Zhang Yi said to Wu HuaiRen with a smile.

Wu HuaiRen also smiled broadly, presenting documents for Zhang Yi to sign, then said, "If there are no issues, please settle the final payment within three months."

Zhang Yi nodded with a grin: "Certainly, certainly!"

But he had no intention of paying that final sum.

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The thought of getting a safe house worth nearly ten million for a mere one million deposit was exhilarating!

Lying on the sofa, Zhang Yi admired his perfect safe house.

However, after some thought, he realized he had overlooked something crucial – the source of life!

Slapping his forehead, Zhang Yi exclaimed, "How could I forget something as important as water?"

After the icy apocalypse, although one could obtain water by drilling through ice, the outside temperatures would be around minus sixty or seventy degrees, and venturing out could be dangerous.

Zhang Yi couldn't allow such a flaw in his safe house!

After some consideration, he ordered a hundred large water storage barrels through a delivery platform, enough to store 500 cubic meters of water, which would last him for years.

Plus, he could use bottled water from the warehouse, thus perfectly solving the water supply issue.

The delivery was swift.

A few hours later, the delivery arrived at his door.

Zhang Yi went to the residential area's entrance and asked Uncle You, the security guard, to let the delivery guy through.

Seeing Zhang Yi buy so many odd items again, the neighbors were abuzz with gossip.

"Does Zhang Yi have some kind of problem?"

"Yeah, he's always buying weird stuff."

"Just the other day, I saw people carrying steel plates at least a dozen centimeters thick into his place."

"Hehe, maybe he's gone crazy, trying to make some kind of safe house like in the movies!"

"I've seen those rich folks abroad who have nothing better to do make such things in videos. Isn't this just needless worry?"

"And now he's bought so many water barrels. Does he think Tianhai City will run out of water? Hahaha!"

"Huh? But Tianhai City is by the sea!"

Facing the neighbors' mocking laughter, Zhang Yi couldn't be bothered to argue.

He just sneered inwardly, knowing they would realize how foolish they were when the icy apocalypse arrived.

Zhang Yi had no interest in explaining.

To these people, he was just a fool, and they wouldn't listen to his well-intentioned advice.

They might even accuse him of spreading rumors and disrupting public order, which could lead to his arrest.

Uncle You was chatting with Old Man Tang, another neighbor.

Approaching with concern, Uncle You asked, "Little Zhang, what do you need all those water barrels for? If you need help, just let me know, and I'll lend a hand."

Zhang Yi looked at the kind-hearted Uncle You and felt a pang of emotion.

Uncle You was a veteran with no family, who had been a dedicated security guard in the residential area for over a decade.

In Zhang Yi's previous life, Uncle You had starved to death after giving his last bit of food to a mother and daughter on the brink of starvation.

He was one of the few shining examples of humanity Zhang Yi had seen during the apocalypse.

So Zhang Yi said to Uncle You, "Uncle You, the temperatures this year are abnormal. I have inside information that this winter will be tough."

"To be on the safe side, you should also stock up on food and water. Prices might skyrocket later."

Uncle You and Zhang Yi had a good relationship, and he knew Zhang Yi was a kind-hearted young man.

Older people tend to be more cautious, so hearing Zhang Yi's words, Uncle You also furrowed his brow.

"Little Zhang, is that true? Is the information reliable?"

Zhang Yi nodded: "Look, I've prepared so much. You might want to stock up on instant noodles and bottled water; they won't go bad even if you buy in bulk."

Uncle You immediately agreed.

Living alone, he liked to keep a stock of instant noodles and sausages for convenience.

Since Zhang Yi had warned him, he decided to buy more when he had the chance.

It was like buying peace of mind; those items had a long shelf life and wouldn't go to waste.

However, Old Man Tang, overhearing the conversation, came over and cautioned Zhang Yi, "Little Zhang, be careful not to spread such talk."

"Our society is peaceful and stable; how could we possibly run out of supplies? Be careful, or someone might report you for spreading rumors. You could get in trouble!"

Zhang Yi rolled his eyes and ignored him.

He had given his warning; whether they believed it was their business.

With that, Zhang Yi had no further interest in explaining.