Chapter 13 Swimming Pool Upgrade Brings More Visitors

This was the result Mao Qindong wanted, and he was the one who had the news spread.

He and his team stood at the town entrance with the other two pre-arranged teams. The blond-haired guy shouted loudly to the crowd: "Anyone want to go to the Star Swimming Pool? It only costs 100 game coins per person, and we'll escort you safely to the swimming pool."

As soon as the news spread, the once quiet town entrance became bustling with activity, as people gathered around, curiously inquiring about the details.

Mao Qindong stood aside with a confident smile on his face. This idea had been in his mind ever since his first day spending money at the swimming pool.

Everything about swimming pools is fatally attractive to people living in a high-temperature apocalypse, but not everyone is capable of going to a swimming pool alone.

Most of the people living in Yunpei Town are below level 20 and do not have a fixed demon-hunting team. They generally only move around in the vicinity of Yunpei Town.

He knew that the townspeople were eager to go to the swimming pool but also afraid of the dangers. If he could provide a safe escort service, he could earn a considerable commission.

Each person charges 100 game coins. With the current combat capabilities of Mao Qindong's three teams, they can bring up to 80 people a day, earning 16,000 game coins per round trip. If there are enough customers, they can make at least three round trips, earning an average of 3,000 game coins per person.

Normally, earning three thousand would require hunting at least 20 level 30 monsters, which would be exhausting and risky.

Escorting the players to the swimming pool was a sure-fire way to make money, much more profitable than doing laundry as Li Ziqi had imagined. Several of his friends were also convinced by him and agreed to do the job.

"Is it really safe?" one of the interested players asked first.

"Absolutely safe!" The blond-haired man patted his chest, his tone firm. "We have a professional guard team. The 16 of us have been hunting monsters together for years, so we have a good understanding of each other. Moreover, our average combat level is above 35, which is enough to protect the safety of nearly 80 people."

"As for when you get there, you don't need to worry at all. The owner of the Star Swimming Pool is a formidable character. There is a powerful defense system and powerful summoned creatures there. Monsters simply cannot get in."

The murmurs among the crowd grew louder, and more and more people were drawn to the news, but in the end only 34 people were willing to pay to join Mao Qindong's escort team.

The reason is simple: high-level players don't need escorts, while low-level players don't have money. A trip costing 100 points is too expensive for them, equivalent to the price of a jar of ordinary nutrient mud.

However, Mao Qindong was already surprised that he could gather 34 people for the first trip. With the team members' families included, the group was already quite large, and there was no need to recruit more people.

He glanced at the time and shouted to the expectant faces in the group, "Everyone, grab your gear and let's go!"

Lin Nanxing was unaware that a large group was about to arrive. She was sitting behind the service counter, frowning as she stared at the balance on her wristband.

Adding to the purchase Shu Yi made at the vending machine, Lin Nanxing now has 13,597 game coins.

Saving up 10,000 yuan in two days was something Lin Nanxing would never have dared to dream of before. This amount of money is a considerable sum for ordinary people, but she found herself in a dilemma.

Should I spend 10,000 points to upgrade the swimming pool first, or buy a few more tents that cost 2,000 each?

If she chooses to upgrade the swimming pool, the facilities will be more complete, the number of customers it can accommodate will increase, and the customer flow will increase. However, in that case, she will not have enough money to buy a tent.

Without tents, potential overnight guests will be lost.

Without anyone to stay overnight, she doesn't even have temporary residents, so how can she develop her territory? But if she chooses to buy more tents, she can only purchase five at a time, which will also delay the swimming pool upgrade plan.

Just as she was hesitating, a system notification suddenly sounded: [Host, a large number of players have been detected approaching your territory and are expected to arrive in thirty minutes.]

A large quantity?!

Lin Nanxing immediately realized that now was not the time to hesitate; she needed to make a decision right away.

She quickly opened the store interface, her fingers swiping rapidly across the screen. Finally, she gritted her teeth and chose to upgrade the swimming pool.

The current swimming pool is too small to accommodate more than ten people.

While tents are important, upgrading to a swimming pool can provide a more comfortable experience for more people and attract more visitors. With a swimming pool to draw in more people, there's no need to worry about not having guests staying overnight.

Purchase successful. 10,000 game points consumed.

[The swimming pool is about to be upgraded. Please move outside. Thank you for your cooperation.]

Time was of the essence, so Lin Nanxing picked up the large ornamental banyan tree that was leisurely swaying its branches beside him and called out to Shu Yi, who was still eating breakfast, "Shu Yi, the swimming pool is going to be upgraded, so I might have to trouble you to come outside with me and wait for a while."

Without saying a word, Shu Yi picked up the instant noodle box and followed Lin Nanxing away.

As the sound of the system hammering and nailing rang out again, the swimming pool began to be shrouded in white mist.

Five minutes later, the white mist dissipated, revealing a large, single-level space. However, the area of ​​the entire swimming pool had expanded from 2,000 square meters to 5,000 square meters, and the portable showers had automatically adjusted their positions, remaining fixed next to the upgraded automatic sensor doors.

Lin Nanxing, disregarding the man's shock beside her, strode into the swimming pool. Standing in the center of the hall, she looked around and nodded in satisfaction.

The first thing you see when you enter is the service desk. The previously blank wall now has an electronic display screen that shows the swimming pool's opening hours, pool temperature, water quality, and the number of people using the pool in real time.

The lobby area has been doubled in size, allowing more guests to wait. The service counter has been upgraded to a smooth marble surface and features a touchscreen computer for handling services for swimming pool guests.

If Lin Nanxing wants to hire someone as a receptionist in the future, he won't have to worry about others being unable to operate the system.

A set of leather sofas has been added to the vending machine, each set of sofas comes with cushions and blankets, and there is a glass coffee table next to it, which can be used as a temporary dining table.

This area can be used as a rest area for waiting guests.

Of course, the most obvious change is in the pool area.

The swimming pool, which originally had only one pool, has now been transformed into two pools, separated by a screen. The newly added pool is the same size as the original one. Lin Nanxing's long-cherished idea of ​​separating men and women has finally come true.

The facilities in the restrooms and showers have also been upgraded.

The toilets and showers that were originally only big enough for one person can now be used by three people at the same time.

The bathroom has been equipped with two new sinks, and the matching mirrors and hand dryers are very smart. The floor has also been covered with non-slip tiles.

Two more showerheads have been added to the shower area, each with a stronger and more even water flow, allowing users to enjoy a more comfortable shower.

In addition to these practical facility upgrades, the swimming pool has also added some decorative equipment.

Several comfortable lounge chairs with soft towels were placed by the pool for people to rest and sunbathe. Several exquisite paintings depicting the sea and beach hung on the wall, making people feel as if they were in a seaside resort.

Lin Nanxing felt that the 10,000 yuan was well spent. Not to mention the expanded swimming pool and shower room, the rest facilities alone would have been a huge expense if purchased separately.

Now it's all saved.

After Lin Nanxing had inspected the upgraded swimming pool, the automatic sensor door opened and a mechanical voice announced, "Welcome to Xingxing Swimming Pool."

*

In a post-apocalyptic world of extreme heat, the earth is scorched as if by fire, and the air is thick with heat and despair. A group of no fewer than seventy people is walking through the desert.

This group of people had just repelled a group of monsters ten minutes ago, and they had been walking for a whole hour without seeing a single puddle, let alone a swimming pool.

Beneath the heavy protective suits, everyone's clothes were soaked with sweat, and their steps became increasingly heavy.

Gradually, other voices began to emerge in the group. Some people couldn't contain themselves and loudly questioned, "We've been walking for so long and we still haven't arrived. Are you guys lying to us?"

His voice carried a clear hint of doubt.

"How could that be?" The blond-haired man's voice came through the protective suit, his tone no longer as cheerful as when they first set off. "Didn't you see we even brought our families? If we wanted to lie to you, we wouldn't need to go to such lengths."

That makes sense. Some of them have observed that the families of the guards, including children under ten years old, are the first to die if they encounter danger. If it were just to trick them, there would be no need to go to such lengths.

But where exactly is this swimming pool?

The group was in turmoil, and to avoid conflict, Mao Qindong and the others quietly quickened their pace.

Half an hour later, some people in the line began to complain in hushed tones, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out: "Look, isn't that the Star Swimming Pool they were talking about?"

Everyone looked up and followed the direction of the sound, and saw a blurry outline appearing on the distant horizon.

Mao Qindong and others, who had gritted their teeth and persevered, also breathed a sigh of relief.

We've finally arrived.

As the group drew closer, the outline gradually became clearer.

A modern building stood out abruptly in the desert, like an oasis, but the people in the group stopped in their tracks, fearing that it was a mirage tailor-made for them by the monsters.

Mao Qindong understood their concerns. After saying a few words to his teammates, he took the lead in entering the barrier area of ​​Xingxing Swimming Pool and then took off his protective suit in front of everyone.

The ground temperature was 100 degrees Celsius. Anyone without any equipment who touched the ground would either die or have their skin burned off. The people outside the barrier looked on with surprise and uncertainty. Some of the more timid ones even subconsciously opened their eyes, unable to bear the scene that was about to unfold.

Several seconds passed, and without hearing the man's cry of pain, the crowd mustered their courage to look over.

Mao Qindong walked into the swimming pool with a relaxed expression, and then turned his back to everyone at the entrance, fiddling with something.

Amidst everyone's eager anticipation, Mao Qindong held the showerhead, stepped on the pedal, and with a press of his right foot, cool water gushed from the showerhead, quenching his burning arms.

After rinsing for a full minute, the portable shower was still running water.

"There really is water!" someone shouted excitedly, their voice filled with undisguised joy. This sentence ignited the enthusiasm of the team, instantly triggering a cheer.

With no more reservations, everyone rushed towards the swimming pool like wild horses.