doomsday shelter

Chapter 6：Don't go home at night

The villa's interior was adorned akin to a five-star hotel, furnished with the utmost luxury including furniture, marble, and chandeliers. Surprisingly, the ground floor lobby doubled as a restaurant, and upon entering a guest room, it seemed as though the furnishings had never been touched, awaiting the arrival of new guests.

"Mr. Xu, when do you plan to dismantle this decor?" queried Song Yunian.

"Why? Don't you like them?" Xu Youcai responded, puzzled.

"I like them very much! But aren't these your assets? Previously, this villa was just a shell!" Song Yunian chuckled.

With a sigh, Xu Youcai remarked, "Forget it, consider them yours! Initially, your father, Old Song, requested a lower rent compared to the other three owners. Over the ten-year lease, I saved quite a bit of money. Moreover, I don't intend to operate a hotel anymore. Dismantling these won't fetch much, considering the costs of labor and transportation. Let it be!"

"That's great! Darling, tonight we won't return. I want to stay here! Just look at the beautiful mountain scenery outside the window!" exclaimed Liang Jiajia.

"The mountain is sparsely populated. Aren't you afraid at night?" questioned Song Yunian.

"I'm torn too, what should we do?" pouted Liang Jiajia.

"Rest assured! It's quite safe on the mountain. I've been managing for ten years, and not even a theft has occurred. Besides, the doors and windows installed here are top-notch. What's there to fear? I'm handing the main door key to you, along with this universal room card. You can access all the guest rooms. Choose whichever you like!" reassured Xu Youcai.

Taking the key and card, Song Yunian listened as Xu Youcai continued, "Well, I must attend to matters now. The kitchen on the ground floor still has ingredients in the fridge; you can cook. Tonight, both my staff and I will leave! Farewell!"

"Wait a moment, Mr. Xu. I parked my car at the halfway point of the mountain; I borrowed it from a classmate. We agreed that I'd return it tonight!" interjected Song Yunian.

"Honey, just give your classmate a call. We can return it tomorrow if he agrees!" suggested Liang Jiajia playfully.

"Let me try. If my classmate disagrees, we'll have to return!" conceded Song Yunian.

"Alright, give it a try!"

Song Yunian called his classmate and explained the situation. Unexpectedly, the response was, "Bro, if you and your wife want to enjoy a night on the mountain, how could I ruin your good time? Return the car tomorrow or the day after, no worries!" The voice was loud enough for Liang Jiajia and Xu Youcai to overhear, leaving Song Yunian feeling embarrassed.

Blushing, Liang Jiajia turned away to gaze out the window. Xu Youcai chuckled, "There are cell towers on the mountain, signal's strong! You'll have fast internet too! I'm off!"

Feeling uneasy, Song Yunian, accompanied by Liang Jiajia, rode in Xu Youcai's van back to the parking lot, then drove his classmate's car to the entrance of Villa No.4.

At noon, they cooked together in the spacious hotel kitchen. The fridge here was enormous, stocked with enough meat and vegetables to last them a month.

Washing vegetables, Liang Jiajia remarked, "Darling, I love it here! It's just that there are too few neighbors around, it feels eerie!"

"Yes, such a large house, it would be more suitable with more occupants! I wonder if the owners of the other three villas have arrived today!" mused Song Yunian.

"Let's go for a stroll this afternoon! It's not hot in the mountains! See if we have any neighbors!" suggested Liang Jiajia.

"You're thinking just like me!"

During lunch, Song Yunian turned on the TV in the dining room. The news reported: "Russian President warns NATO not to provoke, or face dire consequences. NATO retorts to Russia, withdraw immediately, or face the consequences! China urges both sides to remain calm and avoid rash actions."

In the afternoon, they strolled along the mountain paths, discovering each villa had a unique appearance, all grand and magnificent. Villa No.1 and No.3 were unoccupied, while Villa No.2 housed a family of five. After a brief chat, they learned the head of the family was Zhang Jian, a doctor, accompanied by his sister Zhang Meng, wife Xu Xiaoli, and twin sons Tongtong and Lele. The Zhang family usually resided in a coastal metropolis, but this time, they were on vacation in their hometown, drawn by the beautiful scenery and deciding to stay for a while before returning.

Bidding farewell to the Zhang family, Song Yunian and Liang Jiajia returned to Villa No.4 atop the mountain. After dinner, as the sky darkened, they secured the ground floor entrance and prepared to retire to their respective rooms.

Liang Jiajia shyly suggested, "Although I call you husband, we haven't officially married yet! Let's sleep in separate rooms tonight!"

Although reluctant, Song Yunian agreed, "Alright. If you need anything, just give me a call! And don't set the air conditioning too low!" With that, the two settled into their adjacent rooms.

Just as Song Yunian lay on his bed for less than ten minutes, he heard a knock on the door. Opening it, he found Liang Jiajia wearing an oversized nightshirt, her legs exposed, looking shy.

"Why aren't you asleep yet?" he asked.

Without a word, Liang Jiajia lowered her head and walked directly into Song Yunian's room, slipping under the covers. As Song Yunian approached the bed, she blushed and said softly, "I'm so scared alone! Can't you bear to leave me?"

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