December 3rd.
White City welcomed its first snow of 2024.
The expansion of Xu Zhengyang's shelter was also successfully completed on this day.
[Main Task: Expansion I (Completed)]
[Reward: [Shelter Plugin · Sturdy]]
For more than half a month, Xu Zhengyang had been looking forward to this moment! As soon as the task was completed, he couldn't wait to check the detailed attributes of the shelter plugin: [Shelter Plugin · Sturdy]
[Effect: When equipped in the Shelter Control Center, your shelter will gain an additional 100% defense bonus]
[Evaluation: As solid as a fortress!]
No matter what it was, as long as it was a percentage-based enhancement, it was definitely a good thing! So Xu Zhengyang immediately went to the control center to equip the [Sturdy] shelter plugin, and then opened the task list: [Main Task: Gourmet Delights (In Progress)]
[Even in the depths of darkness, one must keep their heart towards the light!
Gourmet food.
Is one of the simplest ways to relieve stress!
It can not only dispel the fatigue of your spirit but also bring you wonderful attribute bonuses!]
[Task Objective: Upgrade the kitchen by installing an oven, steamer, grill, and other kitchen appliances]
[Task Reward: [Architectural Effect · Gourmet Delights]]
"Another architectural effect?" Xu Zhengyang felt a bit excited!
Previously, after Xu Zhengyang built the library, it granted him a powerful architectural skill that provided a +3 to mental checks.
He was eager to see what kind of surprise the architectural effect from upgrading the kitchen would bring him! Without hesitation, he got to work!
Xu Zhengyang immediately left the shelter and headed to the nearest mall to buy the items needed for the task!
When Chen Yong had renovated the kitchen before, he had already installed various commonly used kitchen appliances.
However, for less common items like steamers and grills, Xu Zhengyang hadn't mentioned them, and naturally, Chen Yong wouldn't think to buy them.
After all, these items had a low utilization rate, and each took up a lot of space. Having worked his whole life, Chen Yong wouldn't make such a basic mistake.
*Two hours later.
Having purchased all the kitchen appliances, Xu Zhengyang rode in the mall's delivery truck towards the lumber yard.
The truck was quite old, with only a radio for multimedia.
Along the way, aside from the creaking sounds of the truck, the only thing that filled the air was the local news channel from the radio.
"Our station's latest news: According to the latest announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, starting January 1, 2025, all vehicles sold in China must be equipped with a separate radio to be sold.
In response to this announcement, our station has specially invited Professor Chen Xue from White City University to provide an in-depth interpretation of the special information hidden behind this policy..."
Just as the host was guiding Professor Chen Xue to introduce herself, the driver suddenly said, "Things have been a bit strange lately.
Not only do new cars have to be forced to install radios, but last week someone bought up all the radios that had been sitting in our warehouse for who knows how many years..."
Initially, Xu Zhengyang didn't feel much about the news.
But when he heard the driver's words, he immediately perked up and hurriedly asked, "Someone bought a large number of radios?"
"Yeah."
The driver nodded, "Two and a half truckloads of radios were sent to the civil defense tunnel on the east side of the city. I really don't know what they need so many radios for; who even listens to those things anymore?
They must have money to burn..."
"Is that so?"
Xu Zhengyang murmured, but his thoughts began to drift.
It seemed that those in power must know something!
Since they had already begun to prepare for the worst, did that mean something dangerous he was unaware of had already happened somewhere in the world?
If any information leaked and panic spread...
The existing social order would likely be severely impacted in an instant! At that time, if Xu Zhengyang wanted to buy some sensitive items, it would probably become increasingly difficult! He needed to speed up the construction of the shelter! Xu Zhengyang thought to himself.
*Half an hour later.
Xu Zhengyang set up all the newly purchased kitchen appliances in the kitchen, connected the power, and task prompts appeared one after another before his eyes:
[Main Task: Gourmet Delights (Completed)]
[Reward: [Architectural Effect · Gourmet Delights]]
Xu Zhengyang was eager to see the attributes of this architectural effect, so he immediately clicked to view the details: [Architectural Effect · Gourmet Delights]
[Effect: You can prepare corresponding gourmet dishes in the kitchen according to specific recipes, and consuming these dishes will grant various attribute bonuses]
(Recipe: Click to view details)
[Evaluation: A gentleman does not tire of fine food, nor does he tire of finely sliced meat]
After reading the task prompt, Xu Zhengyang quickly checked various recipes: there was a clear tofu soup that could increase Mental Strength recovery speed by 50% for one hour; there was a spicy kidney dish that could increase strength by 2 points for one hour;...
However, among these dazzling and varied recipes, the most powerful effect was from the honey-glazed beef patty, which, if eaten continuously for thirty days, would permanently increase his stamina limit by 1 point! Upon seeing this, Xu Zhengyang immediately went to his food storage to grab a can of beef and, following the recipe, made the honey-glazed beef patty in the upgraded kitchen!...
Half an hour later.
Xu Zhengyang opened the oven, and a delightful aroma instantly filled the entire kitchen!
He took out the beef patty, drizzled it with the honey glaze he had prepared, and glanced at the attributes of the honey-glazed beef patty: [Honey-Glazed Beef Patty] (Special Food)
[Effect: Eating continuously for thirty days will permanently increase stamina limit by 1 point]
(Note: The effect of special food can only be activated once) [Evaluation: Sweet and spicy, delicious!]
"Great, great, great!"
Xu Zhengyang carried the honey-glazed beef patty to the dining room to enjoy while opening his task list to check the next phase of the main task: [Main Task: Gym (In Progress)]
[In the apocalypse, without a strong body, it is difficult to cope with various sudden crises. You need to keep exercising to strengthen your physique!]
[Task Objective: Build a gym (area not less than 25 square meters); properly partition the gym's functions (must include an aerobic exercise area, strength area, and fixed equipment area)]
[Task Reward: [Architectural Effect · Well-Trained]]
"Another task with a reward of an architectural effect!" Xu Zhengyang felt a bit excited upon seeing the task reward.
It was still early, so Xu Zhengyang immediately instructed the Engineering Robot to start working on partitioning a gym on the second basement level.
After Xu Zhengyang finished eating the honey-glazed beef patty he made, he immediately drove his car towards the mall without stopping.
Xu Zhengyang wanted to complete the gym construction before dark.
He was eager to see what kind of bonus effect the [Well-Trained] architectural effect would provide! (End of Chapter)