Three days later, Zhang Yi, with Wu Huai Ren's help, successfully acquired two guns and 100 bullets.
Although the price was somewhat high, Zhang Yi didn't mind at all.
With these weighty items in hand, he felt much more confident about his safety in the post-apocalyptic world.
He also completed a trade with Zhou Hai Run for medical supplies, securing two cases of imported high-end medicines.
Another week passed.
Wu Huai Ren called Zhang Yi to inform him that the safe house had been constructed according to his specifications, and it was ready for inspection.
Zhang Yi then left the hotel where he had been staying for a while and drove back to Yue Lu community.
Wu Huai Ren personally led Zhang Yi through the inspection of the house.
Upon returning home, Zhang Yi couldn't help but be impressed.
The War Dragon Company, a top security firm in the country, had impeccable speed and quality in building safe houses.
The entire house had been fitted with 100mm thick steel plates as per Zhang Yi's request, and from the outside, it looked no different than before.
Wu Huai Ren patiently explained everything to Zhang Yi.
"The ventilation system is military-grade and can filter any kind of harmful gases, preventing the possibility of gas attacks from the outside."
"Furthermore, the whole house's insulation system has been completely redone, using professional materials from the Arctic Scientific Research Institute."
"Besides incorporating the fireplace you requested, it can also block 99.5% of heat loss."
As he said this, Wu Huai Ren gave Zhang Yi a mysterious smile.
"In order to ensure your safety, we've installed a monitoring system throughout the building. There are 300 cameras, allowing you to monitor every floor of the building."
After hearing all this, Zhang Yi was so surprised that he didn't know what to say.
He could only marvel at how good it is to have money, able to buy services beyond the imagination of 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 window material is bulletproof and blast-resistant, even more durable than the 100mm steel plates."
"And this also facilitates lighting and necessary outside observation."
Zhang Yi was extremely satisfied with the safe house.
Unless it was an army with heavy weapons, it seemed no one could forcibly break into his home.
Even if the whole building collapsed, his room would likely remain intact.
"I am very pleased with the safe house you've built."
Zhang Yi said to Wu Huai Ren with a smile.
Wu Huai Ren beamed with joy as well.
He took out some documents for Zhang Yi to sign, then said, "If there are no problems, please settle the final payment within three months."
Zhang Yi nodded with a cheerful smile, "Definitely, definitely!"
However, he knew he would never be able to make the final payment.
The thought of getting such a valuable safe house for a mere deposit of one million yuan made him ecstatic!
Zhang Yi lay on the sofa, admiring his perfectly constructed safe house.
After some thought, however, he realized he had neglected a very important thing - the source of life!
Zhang Yi slapped his forehead, "Oh no, how could I forget something as crucial as water?"
After the icy apocalypse, though it would be possible to extract water by drilling ice due to the freezing outdoors, it would generally be negative sixty or seventy degrees outside, and going out would mean possible danger.
Zhang Yi could not tolerate such a significant flaw in his safe house!
After pondering for a moment, he promptly placed an order through a delivery platform for 100 large water storage barrels.
With the storage capacity of 500 cubic meters, the water would be sufficient for his usage for several years.
Adding to that, he could always retrieve bottled water from the storage if needed, so his water supply issue was perfectly resolved.
The delivery person was indeed efficient.
In just a few hours, everything was delivered to Zhang Yi's door.
Zhang Yi went to the entrance of the community and asked Uncle You, the security guard, to let the delivery person through.
Seeing Zhang Yi purchasing so many strange items again, the neighbors were all abuzz with speculation.
"Does Zhang Yi have some kind of problem?"
"Yeah, he's always buying all sorts of weird stuff."
"A few days ago, when they were renovating their house, I saw people carrying in steel plates that were at least ten centimeters thick."
"Hehe, maybe he's gone crazy, trying to imitate those safe houses from movies!"
"I've also seen those videos abroad with some rich people who have nothing better to do than make such things. Isn't this just unnecessary worry?"
"Now he's bought so many water barrels; he can't possibly think Tianhai city will run out of water, can he? Hahaha!"
Facing the mocking laughter of his neighbors as if they were watching a show, Zhang Yi couldn't be bothered to argue with them.
He simply sneered to himself, knowing that when the icy apocalypse arrives, they would realize how foolish they were.
Zhang Yi had no interest in explaining.
These people would only regard him as a fool and wouldn't listen to his well-intentioned advice.
They might even accuse him of spreading rumors and disrupting public order.
And they might have him arrested.
Uncle You, the gatekeeper, was chatting with Old Master Tang from the neighborhood.
Uncle You, being warm-hearted, came over and asked, "Xiao Zhang, what are you doing with so many water barrels? Let me know if you need any help, I can lend a hand."
Looking at the kind Uncle You, Zhang Yi felt somewhat moved.
Uncle You was a retired soldier with no children, who had been a security guard in the community for more than a decade and always performed his duties responsibly.
In his previous life, Uncle You had given away his last bit of food to help a mother and daughter on the verge of starvation, only to starve to death himself.
He was a rare glimmer of humanity Zhang Yi had seen in the post-apocalyptic world.
Thus, Zhang Yi said to Uncle You, "This year, the temperature is a bit abnormal. I have inside information that this winter will be tough to get through."
"To be on the safe side, you'd better stock up on food and water as well. Better than facing the price hikes later on."
Uncle You had a good relationship with Zhang Yi and knew he was a kind-hearted young man.
Plus, being older, he was more prone to worries, so when he heard what Zhang Yi said, he also frowned.
"Xiao Zhang, is it true? Is the information reliable?"
Zhang Yi nodded: "Look, I've prepared so much myself. You might want to stock up on instant noodles and bottled water. These items won't go bad even if you buy in bulk."
Uncle You immediately agreed.
He lived alone and already liked to keep a stock of instant noodles and canned meats at home for convenience.
Since Zhang Yi had warned him, he decided to buy a bit more the next time he went shopping.
Consider it peace of mind; those items had a long shelf life, and it wouldn't hurt to buy extra.
However, Old Master Tang, who was standing aside, came over and warned Zhang Yi, "Xiao Zhang, you better not go around saying these things."
"Our society is stable and peaceful, how can there be a shortage of supplies? Be careful, if you continue to talk like this, someone might report you for spreading rumors. You could get in trouble!"
Zhang Yi rolled his eyes but didn't bother to respond.
He had done his part in warning them; whether they chose to believe or not was their own business.