Reborn Before the Extreme Cold Apocalypse

Underground shelter confirmed

"As for the above-ground structure, I'd like to ask Mr. Lin why he wants to reduce the area and build a new concrete structure. We could easily keep the existing steel warehouse, which would save a lot of budget." Lin Xuan raised his hand, touching his chin in contemplation. Suddenly, he smiled, "You know, when I was a child, I always dreamed of having a huge underground castle. This time, I want to turn that dream into reality."

"Just follow my requirements, and also, regarding the insulation material, is there anything better than this polystyrene sandwich panel?" Manager Pang pondered for a moment, recalling a recently developed ecological insulation material. "There is a newly developed eco-friendly insulation material, though it's a bit pricier, its insulation performance is outstanding. Have you considered that?" Lin Xuan nodded, "Alright, let's go with that. I want this place to be not only modern but also environmentally friendly."

"Yes, but the corresponding labor and material costs will increase significantly. I don't think it's necessary, as the current plan for the cold storage is already sufficient." Manager Pang tried to convince Lin Xuan, but he smiled and said, "You know, sometimes pursuing excellence is not a rational decision, but a belief. What I want is not just functionality but an ultimate experience."

"I want the best. For the walls, in addition to concrete and insulation, I want to add an outer layer of steel with a thickness of one hundred millimeters. Is that okay?" Manager Pang was a bit surprised, "Well... it's possible, but are you sure you want to do this? The budget will definitely exceed a bit." Lin Xuan mysteriously smiled, "Some things only reveal their true strength after weathering storms. I need not just a cold storage but an impregnable fortress."

In Manager Pang's perception, only military underground facilities would have such strict requirements. A cold storage doesn't really need this. However, Lin Xuan continued enthusiastically, "Also, the existing fences should be completely removed, replaced with four-meter-high concrete walls instead of brick ones. And, can you install surveillance here?" Manager Pang was somewhat astonished, but nodded, "Of course, we can handle all of that."

After a while, seeing no one responding, Lin Xuan looked up. Manager Pang was staring at him in astonishment. "Manager Pang?" "Ah? Mr. Lin, yes, we can handle all of that." "Good, then I don't need to look for other companies." Lin Xuan chuckled. "Manager Pang, some things don't need to be overly questioned because every detail is considered for future safety."

"Any other specific requirements, Mr. Lin?" Later, Lin Xuan shared many of his envisioned details, such as the layout of the entire underground power system, the placement of backup generators, and the planning of underground room layouts. That place would be his future residence, safe and comfortable... Manager Pang gradually understood Lin Xuan's persistence. Although extravagant, he began to get excited about the realization of this project.

The discussion continued until lunchtime. For a client like him, the decoration company provided lunch, which was quite sumptuous, with four meat dishes and two vegetarian dishes. Manager Pang had a puzzled expression sitting on the side. Lin Xuan naturally understood his thoughts. The previous layout and planning seemed more like an impregnable underground fortress, and as the planning progressed, it had less to do with the original purpose of a cold storage. However, these were not important, as long as it could be built.

After finishing the meat dishes in front of him, Lin Xuan looked at Manager Pang, who was still deep in thought. "Manager Pang, thank you for the hospitality. How long will it take for the budget to be ready? I'm in a bit of a hurry, can you expedite it?" "Ah, sure, I'll go check." Manager Pang said as he got up to leave. But just as he reached the door, he turned back, looking like he had something to say. "Manager Pang, feel free to speak your mind." "Mr. Lin, I want to ask, are you...?" He pointed upward. In his understanding, only military underground facilities would have such demanding requirements, so he had been wondering if this was an official project. Lin Xuan smiled mysteriously, not directly answering. "Manager Pang, some things are better not to delve too deep into." Manager Pang understood, and he had already confirmed that this project was definitely related to the authorities. Since that was the case, he needed to make some preparations. Nodding, he turned and walked out of the reception room. Lin Xuan was pleased with the misunderstanding; it ensured the quality of the project. After waiting for about 20 minutes, Manager Pang finally returned. "Mr. Lin, the budget is ready. According to your requirements, the current total budget is 23 million, and in terms of the timeline, we can only promise a month at the fastest. This is our limit due to concrete strength and material transportation time. However, if the weather continues like this, the overall timeline may be slightly shortened." "If it's a matter of money, I can increase the budget.

I hope the timeline can be as short as possible." "Mr. Lin, it's not about the money. We'll try to speed up the timeline, but we can't guarantee to what extent." Lin Xuan nodded; a month was still manageable. "Alright, let's go with that. Draft a contract."

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With the contract matters settled with Aliqiu Decoration Co., Lin Xuan received a call from the car dealership. Manager Pang thoughtfully arranged for a car to be sent to Lin Xuan and accompanied him to the car dealership. Now he didn't have to worry about the car anymore. After picking up the car, he found a nearby gas station to fill up the tank. Noticing that it was a privately operated gas station, he considered the issue of future fuel and took the opportunity to walk into the convenience store during refueling. He approached a robust middle-aged man and inquired, "Are you the owner?" "Yes, may I help you?" The owner spoke politely. "I want to purchase a large quantity of gasoline and diesel. Is that possible here?" "A large quantity?" "Over a hundred tons." "For personal use?" "Yes." The owner shook his head. "I'm sorry, but for private individuals, we can't sell such quantities. Even for businesses, they need to register and obtain the relevant testing certificates before we can sell to them." "Alright, I understand. Thank you, sir." Back in the car, Lin Xuan searched for information on the topic. As expected, it was as the owner had mentioned—purchasing required a cumbersome process, and even with the necessary documentation, acquiring such a large quantity immediately was unlikely. Stockpiling gasoline and diesel through conventional channels seemed impractical; he had to consider other options. After filling both the main and auxiliary tanks, Lin Xuan prepared to drive back to the hotel. Feeling a bit bored, he turned on the car's display screen. The car was quite good; it came with a complimentary one-year satellite TV viewing subscription and satellite navigation functionality. However, after a year, if he wanted to continue using them, he would need to renew the subscription, and it wasn't cheap—2400 yuan for a year.