The curtain rises on the Ice Age.
In the southern city of Tianhai, heavy snowfall blankets the streets, sparking discussions across social media. Some complain, while others rejoice.
Little do they know, this snowstorm and drastic temperature drop are not temporary; they will persist and intensify, eventually leading to an unbearable disaster.
However, at this moment, Zhang Yi lounges comfortably on his sofa at home, enjoying the cozy warmth of his secure house, where the temperature sits comfortably above 20 degrees Celsius. He sips chilled Budweiser beer, completely at ease.
Suddenly, Zhang Yi's phone rings.
Glancing at the screen, he sees it's a call from Bai Lianhua, Fang Yuqing.
Having been rudely awakened from his nap, Zhang Yi's mood isn't the best. He answers, "Hello? Why are you calling me so early in the morning?"
Upon hearing Zhang Yi's chilly tone, Fang Yuqing hesitates for a moment. But then she speaks up, her voice trembling slightly, as if struggling with something.
"Zhang Yi, it's so cold outside today! Did you know about the severe temperature drop beforehand because you stockpiled supplies?"
Hearing this, Zhang Yi's lips curl into a disdainful smile.
Sure enough, this white lotus always manages to show up at the most inopportune times.
He lazily responds, "I heard someone mention it casually, but I didn't expect the temperature to drop so drastically."
Throwing off his blanket, Zhang Yi finds himself sweating a little in the high indoor temperature.
Zhang Yi slips on his slippers and walks to the window. The familiar sight outside catches his eye, making his gaze sharpen.
The snow has engulfed the entire city, obscuring the streets and roadside shrubs. The silhouette of city buildings is barely visible, with the first floors of many houses submerged halfway.
At the other end of the line, Fang Yuqing continues, "No wonder you stockpiled so much. Zhang Yi, you should have told me about the cold weather in advance. I froze last night!"
Frowning, Zhang Yi didn't expect her to have the audacity to come complaining to him.
He ends the call abruptly and tosses his phone aside.
Then, he heads to the bathroom for a relaxing hot shower.
Afterward, he retrieves a premium A5 Wagyu beef steak from his space and prepares breakfast - steak with pasta.
While enjoying his meal, he turns on the television.
Despite the recent temperature drop, there hasn't been a power outage yet, so the TV works fine.
Even if there were a blackout, Zhang Yi has prepared various backup power sources and dozens of generators with plenty of gasoline.
In terms of energy, he's set for at least three centuries!
Turning on the TV, Zhang Yi tunes in to the morning news channel.
Although he knows what's happening outside as a reborn person, watching the situation unfold on TV is still a form of entertainment.
On the news channel, both anchors are dressed in thick down jackets.
For a place like a TV station, central air conditioning is always prioritized, so the fact that the anchors need to wear down jackets indicates that the temperature has reached a point where even central air conditioning can't fully resist.
The female anchor speaks calmly into the camera, "Last night, a strong cold air mass hit various parts of the world, causing a drastic change in global temperatures. The overall temperature has dropped by 70 to 100 degrees Celsius."
"Regarding the cause of this cold air mass, the meteorological department is investigating."
"In the next few days, we hope everyone stays warm and avoids frostbite."
"If not necessary, please try to stay indoors."
"The authorities will handle this issue properly, so please don't panic."
"Don't spread rumors or believe in them, and certainly don't engage in hoarding essential supplies. The snow disaster will soon pass."
Hearing the anchor's words, Zhang Yi sneers.
After the Ice Age arrives, survival depends on oneself. If someone foolishly stays at home doing nothing, they'll be among the first to perish.
In the top right corner of the TV screen, the outdoor temperature in Tianhai City is displayed as minus 65 degrees Celsius!
Considering that the highest temperature in Tianhai City yesterday was 15 degrees Celsius, the sudden temperature drop is a staggering 80 degrees!
Shrugging, Zhang Yi is unaffected by the extreme cold outside. He's in his pajamas, drinking red wine and eating steak with pasta, completely insulated from the frigid weather.
At this moment, Zhang Yi's phone rings again.
He's curious to see what his neighbors, who previously mocked him, are chatting about now.
First, he sees a message from Fang Yuqing.
"Zhang Yi, why did you hang up on me!"
"It's snowing heavily outside, and I can't go out. You stocked up on so much food, can you lend me some? I'll pay you back when the snow disaster is over."
Raising an eyebrow, Zhang Yi smiles coldly.
The white lotus is indeed cunning; she knows that with such heavy snow, food will become extremely expensive. She doesn't want to brave the extreme cold of minus sixty or seventy degrees to go out, so she's looking to Zhang Yi for food.
But Zhang Yi knows that this ice age disaster will last a very long time, and it won't be over quickly.
Moreover, he wouldn't give Fang Yuqing a single bite of food!
In his previous life, he was deceived by this white lotus, giving her a lot of his food. In the end, she not only betrayed him but also planned to cook soup using his ribs!
Now, Zhang Yi only wants to play with her and watch how she meets her tragic end.
With a mischievous smile, he sends a message to Fang Yuqing.
"You should have said so earlier. I've almost finished all the food I stocked up. Look, I just grilled steak for breakfast!"
After sending the message, Zhang Yi takes a selfie with himself, the steak, and the red wine on the table, deliberately showing his pajamas-clad appearance, and sends it to Fang Yuqing.