"Apocalypse Descends"-I've been reborn and am stockpiling resources

Chapter 11: Safe and Sound

Three days later, with the help of Wu Huairan's connections, Oliver successfully acquired two guns and 100 rounds of ammunition. Although the price was a bit steep, Oliver didn't mind. With these substantial items in hand, he felt more confident about his safety in the impending apocalypse.

In addition to weapons, Oliver had also completed a transaction with Zhou Hairun for two boxes of high-end imported medicines, fulfilling his medical needs in the post-apocalyptic world.

A week later, Wu Huairan called Oliver, informing him that the safe house had been completed according to his specifications. He was requested to come back for inspection.

Leaving the hotel where he had stayed for a while, Oliver drove back to the Yue Lu residential area.

Wu Huairan personally guided Oliver through the inspection of the house.

Upon entering, Oliver couldn't help but be impressed. Dragon War Security, being a top-notch security company in the country, had impeccable speed and quality in constructing the safe house.

The entire house had been reinforced with 100mm thick steel plates as per Oliver's request. Remarkably, from the outside, there was no noticeable difference.

Wu Huairan patiently explained the features, "The ventilation system is military-grade, capable of filtering any harmful gases, preventing gas attacks from outside. The entire heating system has also been revamped, using materials from the Arctic Scientific Research Institute, ensuring optimal insulation. Apart from the fireplace you requested, it can also retain 99.5% of the temperature."

At this point, Wu Huairan gave Oliver a mysterious smile, "For your safety, we've installed a surveillance system throughout the entire building—300 cameras in total, allowing you to monitor every floor."

After hearing all these details, Oliver was left amazed, not knowing what to say. He could only sigh, realizing how good it was to have money, affording services beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Walking onto the balcony, Oliver discovered it had been transformed into a massive floor-to-ceiling window.

Wu Huairan explained, "The window materials are all bulletproof and blast-resistant, even stronger than the 100mm steel plates. It also facilitates your lighting and necessary external observations."

Satisfied with the safe house, Oliver couldn't help but express his contentment, "I am very pleased with the safe house you've constructed."

Wu Huairan beamed with satisfaction, producing some documents for Oliver to sign. He then said, "If everything is in order, please settle the remaining payment within three months."

Oliver nodded with a smile, "Absolutely, no problem!"

However, the remaining payment was something Oliver wouldn't actually pay. He couldn't help but feel elated at the thought of obtaining a nearly ten-million-yuan safe house with just a one-million-yuan deposit.

Lounging on the sofa, Oliver gazed at his perfect safe house. After some contemplation, he realized he had overlooked a crucial element— the source of life!

Slapping his forehead, Oliver exclaimed, "How could I forget something as vital as water?"

In the impending ice apocalypse, though water could be obtained by chiseling ice outside, venturing into the extremely cold temperatures would be dangerous. Oliver couldn't allow such a major flaw in his safe house.

After some consideration, he immediately placed an order through a food delivery platform, purchasing 100 massive water storage barrels, each capable of holding 500 cubic meters of water. This supply would be sufficient for several years.

Adding the ability to retrieve mineral water from the warehouse, the water issue was perfectly resolved.

Express delivery indeed lived up to its reputation. Within a few hours, the barrels were delivered to Oliver's door.

Arriving at the community gate, Oliver asked the security guard, Uncle You, to allow the delivery guy through.

Observing Oliver's peculiar purchases, the neighbors began gossiping.

"Is there something wrong with Oliver? Always buying strange things."

"Yeah, strange things all the time."

"A few days ago, they were renovating the house, and I saw people carrying steel plates at least ten centimeters thick."

"Hehe, maybe he's gone crazy, copying those movies with safe houses!"

"I've seen some rich people do that in foreign videos. Isn't this just paranoid?"

"Now he's buying so many water barrels. Does he think Tianhai City will run out of water in the future? Haha!"

Facing the neighbors' mocking, Oliver couldn't be bothered to explain. He just smirked, thinking, "When the ice apocalypse arrives, you'll understand how foolish you are now."

He had no interest in explaining to these people. They would only see him as a fool and wouldn't heed his well-intentioned advice. They might even report him for spreading rumors and disturbing public order.

When that happened, he'd leave it to them to figure out.

Uncle You, the security guard, was chatting with Mr. Tang, an elderly neighbor.

Approaching them, Uncle You kindly asked, "Little Zhang, what's the purpose of buying so many water barrels? If you need help, just let me know; I'll lend a hand."

Oliver looked at Uncle You with some emotion. A retired soldier with no family, Uncle You had been a conscientious security guard in the community for over ten years.

In his previous life, Oliver remembered him as one of the rare bright spots of human decency in the apocalypse. He had selflessly donated his last bit of food to a mother and daughter on the verge of starvation, ultimately succumbing to hunger himself.

Uncle You, an embodiment of humanity in these harsh times, smiled at Oliver and asked, "Little Zhang, is the information reliable? Is the weather going to be that bad this winter?"

Oliver nodded, "You see, I've prepared so much already. You might want to stock up on some instant noodles and mineral water, just in case prices go up."

Uncle You, who had a good relationship with Oliver, pondered for a moment before nodding, "Little Zhang, is this information really trustworthy?"

Oliver affirmed, "Look at me, I've prepared so much. You can get some instant noodles and mineral water. It won't hurt to be cautious."

Uncle You nodded in agreement. Living alone, he usually stocked up on instant noodles and sausages for convenience. Since Oliver had given him the reminder, he decided to buy a bit more.

However, Mr. Tang, another elderly neighbor, walked over and warned Oliver, "Little Zhang, you mustn't spread such rumors everywhere. Our society is peaceful, and there's no shortage of supplies. If you say such things, you might be reported for spreading rumors, and you'll be invited for tea!"

Rolling his eyes, Oliver ignored the warning. He had warned them, and whether they believed it or not was their business.

Uncle You continued to chat with Oliver, "Little Zhang, don't mention this everywhere. Our society is stable, and there's no shortage of supplies. Saying such things might lead to rumors. Be careful not to be reported."

Oliver smiled and didn't bother to respond. He knew that these people would think he was just paranoid, and he had no interest in convincing them otherwise.

The security guard warned, and Mr. Tang continued, "Little Zhang, don't go around saying such things. Our society is stable, and there's no shortage of supplies. If you spread rumors, you might get reported. Be careful."

Oliver sighed internally. These people were too stubborn to consider the possibility of an impending crisis. He had done what he could, and whether they listened or not was beyond his control.