"Young master, shall I drive the car?" Wang suggested, his voice soft but respectful.
Li Wei nodded without a word. Wang quickly made arrangements and soon they drove off.
As they drove through the quiet streets, Li Wei leaned his head back, closing his eyes for a moment. His body ached from the constant strain of preparation but his mind refused to rest. He had 30 days until the apocalypse and after that, the world will change forever.
He had already started to build his stronghold and now he acquired the guns to protect himself and wang against survivors or mercenaries desperate in the apocalypse to find shelter.
They reached the villa where Li Wei lived as the car entered the gates Wang said "Young master ill come tomorrow morning until then please rest and ease your mind".
Li Wei looked at him and said "No, you don't have to go anywhere you can sleep here take one of the rooms"
Wang looked at his young master and knew that he was not going to back out so he was left with no choice but to stay here.
Li Wei watched as Wang reluctantly nodded and accepted his offer.
"Thank you, Young Master" Wang replied with a slight bow.
Li Wei smiled at him. "Rest up wang we have a lot to do tomorrow," he said before going into the villa.
As he was heading towards his room his mind was again caught in the memories of the apocalypse where despair was the only thing that anyone could feel but now he was confident that he would not suffer like that in the future.
As Li Wei lay down on his bed, he began to think about how he could stock the supplies that would not get wasted or expire. he thought that purchasing canned food would be great for emergency purposes but he needed fuel to cook the food and many more things.
He made up his mind that he would first buy electric appliances that could use solar energy and would make sure that he had enough for many years.
As he was thinking he fell asleep without even knowing.
Li Wei opened his eyes, blinking against the morning light that was seeping through the curtains. Wang stood at the door, looking composed as usual.
"Young master, it's time to get up. we have a lot to do today" Wang said, his tone was respectful. "Please freshen up quickly as the construction team will arrive there"
Li Wei rubbed his eyes, his body heavy from yesterday's exhaustion. He hadn't realized how deep he had slept.
He nodded at Wang, swinging his legs over the side of the bed. "ill be ready in a few minutes" he said.
By the time Li Wei was done, Wang had already prepared breakfast.
After eating breakfast they drove off to the countryside (I will be calling the countryside where the stronghold is built).
After two hours of driving, they reached the construction area.
Li Wei stepped out of the vehicle and immediately spotted Manager Zhen amidst the flurry of activity. Trucks were lined up, workers unloading materials and some preparing the groundwork for the stronghold. The air was filled with the steady rhythm of construction.
Manager Zhen noticed Li Wei approaching and smiled in greeting. "Mr. Li you're here right on time" he said extending his hand. "We have already begun uploading the materials and foundation work is starting today."
Li Wei shook his hand, nodding in approval. "Good to hear from the manager Zhen I want you to make sure that nothing with break or enter the stronghold without my permission"
Zhen nodded, understanding the gravity of Li Wei's words. "Of course, Mr. Li'll make sure every precaution is taken, from the reinforced walls to the discreet monitoring system"
Li Wei paused for a moment and glanced towards the area where his quarter was being planned. He lowered his voice and spoke to the manager Zhen "There's one more thing. I want to have a hidden room built within my main quarters. completely concealed. No one should no about it."
Zhen raised an eyebrow but didn't question it. Instead, he gave a nod and said"Understood. I can have our most trusted builders handle it, and I'll personally oversee its construction to ensure the absolute discretion"
Li Wei's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "Good. It needs to be secure, soundproof, and fully concealed"
After A moment of thought he added "Manager Zhen I will be going on vacation tomorrow morning and will return a week later but I expect that construction is going in full speed while I am away, no delay no excuses."
Zhen nodded his expression serious as he said "Understood, Mr. Li. I'll make sure everything stays on track. well keep pushing hard and I'll send you regular updates during your absence"
"Make sure nothing is left undone," Li Wei said, giving Zhen a final look before heading back toward the car with Wang.
Li Wei approached the car and got in as he said to wang "Wang let's go to Walmart we have a lot of thing that we need to buy before going tomorrow on vacation"
As they drove towards Walmart, Wang glanced at Li Wei, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Young master, you could have manager zhen take care of shopping. He has the resources and connections. it would save us time, and we could focus on finalizing preparation for the vacation."
Li Wei thought considering the suggestion. it was true, Zhen had proven to be reliable, and having him handle the logistics of buying supplies could speed things up.
Li Wei picked up his phone and dialed Manager Zhen's number. it rang twice before Zhen answered.
"Mr. Li, how can I assist you ?"
Without hesitation, Li Wei got straight to the point. "Manager Zhen, I wanted to ask if your team handles purchasing the necessary supplies such as food, water, and other essentials to store in the stronghold?"
There was a brief pause as Zhen considered the question. "Yes, we can arrange that. We have partnerships with supplies for long-term storage items. We've stocked similar provisions for other projects in the past. Non- perishable food, water filtration systems, medical supplies, and so on. Is there a specific list you want us to follow?"
Li Wei felt a wave of relief knowing that he didn't have to handle all the bulk purchases himself. "That's good to hear. I want you to buy all the essentials but I need you to focus on non-perishable food items, water storage solutions, medical kits, and general survival gear. Make sure that we have enough supplies for at least a decade"
"Understood" Zhen replied, his tone serious. "Well begin the procurement process immediately. ill send you regular updates on the process and inventory as we build the stronghold and receive the goods"
"Perfect" Li Wei said.
Li Wei ended the call feeling more confident. With manager Zhen handling all the heavy and small items, he didn't have to worry about food and water in the apocalypse.
They stopped at one of the 5-star hotels to eat something after their 2 hours of drive they booked one of the private rooms and after eating their fill they began to search for the best vacation destinations.
Li Wei and Wang spent an hour searching for the best vacation destinations, they finally caught the eye of one of the packages that were on a luxurious, remote private island, one that promised exclusivity, crystal clear waters, and an experience fit to royalty.
The vacation package included a private villa, yacht cruising and gourmet meals all set to start the next day. Wang made the booking and ensured that their flights and accommodations were arranged.
Li Wei looked at the watch as time was past one afternoon and couldn't decide how to spend the rest of the day because he had almost done all the preparation for the upcoming apocalypse.
As Li was thinking about how to spend the rest of the day he remembered that in the apocalypse even if he didn't go outside of the stronghold he could have someone go look for it and for that, he needed one of the best all-terrain vehicles that can withstand all the heat.
Li Wei said to Wang "Wang search for the all-terrain vehicle dealership, I want one of the best vehicles to stock in our stronghold in case we ever need it"
Wang nodded as he pulled out his tablet from his bag and began to search for high-end all-terrain vehicle dealerships.
"Found one young master. It's called Armored Terrain Motors known for customizing military-grade vehicles for survivalists and high-profile clients. They have a range of all-terrain vehicles, from heavy-duty trucks to armored RVs" Wang explained.
Li Wei heard wang's explanation and said with approval "Perfect let's head there now, We need something that can be used for traveling in the apocalypse"
With that, they left the hotel and drove towards the Armored Terrain Motors.