Three days later, under the arrangement of Wu Huai Ren, Zhang Yi successfully obtained two guns and 100 rounds of ammunition.
Although the price was a bit steep, Zhang Yi didn't mind at all. With these substantial items in hand, he felt more confident about his safety in the apocalypse.
He had also completed the transaction for the drugs needed in the apocalypse with Zhou Hai Run, obtaining five boxes of imported high-grade drugs.
A week passed.
Wu Huai Ren called Zhang Yi to inform him that the safe house had been completed according to his requirements and asked him to come back for inspection.
Zhang Yi left the hotel where he had been staying for a while and drove back to Yue Lu Community.
Wu Huai Ren personally accompanied Zhang Yi to inspect the house.
Upon returning home, Zhang Yi couldn't help but be impressed. The War Dragon Company truly lived up to its reputation as a top-notch security company. The speed and quality of their safe house construction were impeccable. The entire house had been fitted with 200mm thick alloy plates according to Zhang Yi's requirements, yet there was no visible difference from the outside.
Wu Huai Ren patiently explained everything to Zhang Yi.
"The ventilation system uses military-grade equipment, capable of filtering any harmful gases to prevent gas attacks from the outside."
"In addition to the fireplace you requested, the entire house's heating system has been redone using materials from the Arctic Scientific Research Institute, ensuring that 99.5% of the heat is retained."
Speaking up to this point, Wu Huai Ren gave Zhang Yi a mysterious smile.
"To ensure your safety, we have installed a surveillance 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 amazed and didn't know what to say. He could only sigh that being wealthy indeed had its perks, affording services unimaginable to ordinary people.
He went to the balcony and found that it had been transformed into a huge floor-to-ceiling window.
Wu Huai Ren explained, "The windows are all bulletproof and blast-resistant, even stronger than the 200mm alloy plates. They also provide natural light and necessary external observation for you."
Zhang Yi was very satisfied with this safe house. Unless it was a military force carrying heavy weapons, no one could forcibly enter his home. Even if the entire building collapsed, his room would likely remain unaffected.
"I'm very satisfied with the safe house you've built," Zhang Yi said with a smile to Wu Huai Ren.
Wu Huai Ren also smiled. He took out some documents for Zhang Yi to sign and then said, "If everything is in order, please settle the remaining balance within three months."
Zhang Yi nodded with a smile, "Absolutely!"
However, he had no intention of paying the remaining balance. Thinking about how he had only paid a deposit of 1 million yuan and yet obtained a nearly 10 million yuan worth of safe house for free, he felt ecstatic!
Zhang Yi lay on the sofa, admiring his perfect safe house. However, after pondering for a while, he realized he had overlooked something very important.
That was the source of life!
Zhang Yi slapped his forehead, "I forgot, how could I forget something as important as water?"
But with temperatures dropping to minus sixty or seventy degrees outside, going out meant risking danger.
Zhang Yi couldn't tolerate such a major loophole in his safe house!
After thinking about it, he directly ordered 100 huge water storage barrels through a delivery platform.
They could store 500 cubic meters of water at a time, enough for him to use for several years. Plus, he could always get bottled water from the warehouse later, so the water supply issue was perfectly solved.
The express delivery was indeed efficient. Several hours later, the water barrels were delivered to Zhang Yi's door.
Zhang Yi arrived at the entrance of the community and instructed the security guard, Uncle You, to let the delivery guy in.
Seeing Zhang Yi buying so many strange things again, the neighbors around were all gossiping.
"This Zhang Yi, is there something wrong with him?"
"Yeah, he buys all sorts of weird things every day."
"A few days ago, they were renovating their house, and I saw people carrying steel plates that were at least ten centimeters thick."
"Haha, maybe he's gone crazy, trying to build a safe house like in the movies!"
"I've seen some rich people do that in foreign videos. Isn't it just unnecessary worry?"
"Now he's bought so many water barrels, does he think Tianhai City will run out of water in the future? Haha!"
"What? Tianhai City is by the sea!"
Facing the mocking remarks of the neighbors, Zhang Yi couldn't be bothered to explain.
He had no interest in explaining to them because they would only see him as a fool and wouldn't listen to his advice anyway. They might even report him for spreading rumors and disturbing public order.
Then he would be arrested.
Security guard Uncle You was chatting with neighbor Uncle Tang. Uncle You, enthusiastically walked over and asked, "Little Zhang, what are you buying so many water barrels for? If you need help, just tell me, and I'll lend a hand."
Zhang Yi looked at the enthusiastic Uncle You and couldn't help feeling a bit emotional.
Uncle You was a retired soldier with no children. He had been a security guard in the community for over a decade, always diligent and responsible.
In his previous life, he had donated his last bit of food to help a starving mother and daughter, eventually starving to death himself.
He was one of the few shining examples of human nature in the apocalypse that Zhang Yi had seen.
So Zhang Yi said to Uncle You, "Uncle You, the weather is a bit abnormal this year. I have insider information that this winter will be very harsh."
"Just in case, you'd better stock up on some food and water. Don't wait until prices go up."
He knew Zhang Yi was a kind-hearted young man.
Plus, older people were always prone to worry, so when Uncle You heard Zhang Yi say this, he furrowed his brows.
"Little Zhang, is it true or not? Is the information reliable?"
Zhang Yi nodded, "Look at all the things I've prepared. You can stock up on instant noodles and bottled water. It won't hurt to buy more of these things."
Uncle You nodded in agreement.
Since Zhang Yi reminded him, he would make some time to buy more. It was just a peace of mind, and besides, those things could be stored, so it didn't matter if he bought too much.
However, neighbor Uncle Tang came over and said to Zhang Yi, "Little Zhang, you mustn't go around saying things like this."
"Our society is stable and harmonious. How could there be a shortage of supplies? If you say such things, you might be reported for spreading rumors. You might end up being invited for tea!"
Rolling his eyes, Zhang Yi didn't pay much attention. He had already given all the reminders he could. Whether they believed it or not was up to them.