Chapter 10
The final storage room was decided to be used for frequently used foods and spices with a short shelf life. The sealed containers at home were thoroughly cleaned during the cleaning process and then placed in the cupboard sterilizer to dry and disinfect. Boxes of self-heating foods and semi-finished products that could be stored at room temperature were waiting to be planned.
The area of the storage room and a list of items were sent to a reputable storage engineer. Based on the designed template, the last storage room on the 27th floor was designed to be similar to a kitchen storage room.
Various grains, oatmeal, biscuits, dry goods, etc. are placed in large-capacity transparent push-type sealed jars. Vacuum-packed products that can be stored at room temperature for one to two years, such as cured meats and sausages, are placed in storage baskets. Various other seasoning sauces, self-heating foods and convenience foods are placed in the bottom layer in order.
All vacuum-packed items are designed to serve two to three people, making them easy to store and eat right away, without having to worry about storage issues if you can't finish them in a day. High-demand condiments like salt and sugar are not only stored in sealed jars, but also in boxes stored under the shelves.
I hadn't considered growing my own vegetables before, but I also bought a few years' worth of multivitamins, fish oil, calcium supplements, protein powder, and probiotics and prebiotics to strengthen the digestive system and immunity. These are considered health supplements, and taking them in moderation can significantly improve your overall health.
Chao Youqian and Lang Xin finished organizing all the storage rooms together, then collapsed exhausted onto the couch. "I'm so tired! When I bought these things, I didn't realize I had to organize them myself. I was just busy buying."
Lang Xin was also exhausted. He was responsible for putting heavy items on the middle and upper shelves. He and Chao Youqian leaned on the beanbag together. "The storage cabinets and solar panels on the top floor are too eye-catching. Outsiders can't come in, so we have to clean them up. But it's just a little tiring this time. We have enough food and supplies at home to stay home for several years without leaving, not to mention the chickens and vegetables on the balcony."
Chao Youqian suddenly jumped up from the sofa: "By the way, did you give the chicks more food and water today?"
Lang Xin pushed him onto the sofa and said, "I licked it while I was doing it this morning. Don't worry. The important thing now is to take a shower and eat something."
After a shower, he relaxed in the jacuzzi, his body aches from an afternoon of moving and tidying up washed away. Chao Youqian slowly dressed, his eyelids drooping with exhaustion. He pulled on a long nightgown and walked out. "Why don't we just have a quick meal? I'm too lazy to go out. I'm so tired and sleepy."
The undried water droplets on her bright and beautiful face flowed down her chin to her collarbone. Her healthy skin, which had been developed through seven days of training in the training camp, had returned to its fair color. She yawned loudly towards Youqian, not noticing the expression on Lang Xin's face as he stared at her.
Lang Xin didn't consider himself a particularly upright person, but he possessed the patience of a saint in front of Chao Youqian. He wiped away the naughty water droplet with his hand, straightened his clothes, and said, "Alright, order takeout to go over so we don't have to go out again."
Neither of them is the type to tire themselves out without using tools, nor do they want to waste their time endlessly cleaning and maintaining the pristine condition of their two, over 1,000 square feet. Today, after frequent visits, the floor got a bit dirty, so they simply activated a robot vacuum and mop with their phone. Two on each floor are enough to cover the entire area. Smart appliances like a dishwasher and heated towel racks are also fully equipped, with spares available. This frees up their hands and frees these two grown men from 90% of the housework.
The variety of takeout options around their house couldn't compare to that near their apartment in City B, where near the university, takeout vendors were vying for new offerings. This was a classic residential area, adjacent to a sprawling city park. Nearby were shopping districts and the usual fast-food chains, but the menu was still a bit less diverse.
After a tiring day, Chao Youqian craved something spicy to whet his appetite, so he quickly ordered a few signature dishes from a Hunan restaurant. They included stir-fried beef, preserved eggs with spiced peppers, dry-pot pork intestines, and eggplant with salted egg yolk. All four dishes were small takeout portions, with the note "mildly spicy" being just the right level of spiciness without causing redness or swelling in the mouth.
After dinner, he felt less sleepy. After a short rest, Chao Youqian dragged Lang Xin to the audio-visual room. He had designed this room so he could enjoy the perfect sound system and screen at home, using the finest materials for soundproofing.
He chose a newly released, highly rated film. The large, cinema-quality screen displayed crisp, vibrant colors, and the sound was enveloping. Sitting in the massage chair, Chao Youqian fell into a sweet sleep, his neck, shoulders, and limbs relaxed and unblocked by the nearly silent massage.
Lang Xin noticed Chao Youqian's condition in time, and turned off the screen and the massage chair with a smile - the massage time should not exceed half an hour a day. He picked him up and took him back to the master bedroom. He covered him with a quilt and stood beside him, tracing his peaceful face in his sleep with his eyes.
It is not known whether it is good or bad that the person he secretly loves trusts him so much, but Lang Xin still remembers the time when Chao Youqian blushed a few days ago. Everything is possible. The time and means he has for managing things are beyond the reach of ordinary people. Who says childhood sweethearts can't be together?
He lost track of time as he watched. The vibrating sound of the phone in his pocket woke him up from his perverted behavior. Afraid of waking up the sleeping Chao Youqian, Lang Xin quietly walked out and closed the door.
He took out his phone and saw that it was the doctor he had dealt with before in the B City Hospital. Lang Xin had met him the first time through a friend's introduction, and the other time was when he troubled the doctor the night Chao Youqian was hospitalized with a fever. Why would he call him so late?
I picked up the phone and said hello. An anxious voice came from the other end: "Lang Xin, is your husband completely well now? Is he coughing or feeling unwell?"
"Of course, you had a full checkup, and it was just a common cold." Lang Xin had a bad feeling. "What happened?"
The doctor breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Some people who were discharged with cold symptoms a while ago suddenly came back very sick, coughing non-stop, and some were even coughing up blood. I remembered that your sweetheart was also discharged a couple of days ago, so I called to ask about it."
Thinking back to the infectious virus Chao Youqian dreamt about, Lang Xin couldn't believe this doctor, who he barely knew, would call him so hastily when the situation wasn't serious. He said seriously, "It's more than just this. Let's get straight to the point. Is there something wrong with your hospital? Is there a new infectious virus?"
"How did you know?!" His voice suddenly rose, then quickly calmed down. "Well, my brother said you came from a wealthy family in Hong Kong. Maybe there's more information out there."
"Our private hospital is overcrowded, but every time we check for patients, they all come back with colds and inflammation. I own a private clinic and bought a high-tech instrument from a friend abroad. I took a blood sample home and tested it, and it discovered a new viral sequence. This instrument hasn't received professional certification in China yet, and I've reported it to the hospital but haven't heard back yet. I've already taken leave from work."
Lang Xin poured himself a glass of ice water and drank it. The current trend made his throat sink. "Thank you for your reminder. This matter may be more serious. You should carefully consider whether to continue working in the hospital."
Lang Xin continued, "Tell your brother to stop traveling and stock up on things at home."
Despite their brief acquaintance, both sides understood the seriousness of the situation. The doctor agreed and asked Lang Xin to leave his address so he could help buy some high-quality hospital supplies.
I hung up the phone in the heavy atmosphere I could feel even through the phone. I had all the necessary medicines at home, with enough for both internal and external use. I'd already bought an electric mask with a filter and a gas mask, but they were too conspicuous to wear outside, and the medical masks I bought myself weren't necessarily the best quality.
The doctor offered to help buy a few boxes of special masks and gloves to fill the gap. Each one was individually packaged to sterile grade, and the price was proportional to the quality.
This also reminded Lang Xin that he had to continue to strengthen his precautions. The next day, he went to Dari and bought several large boxes of medical-grade disinfectant wipes, disinfectant tablets, disinfectant concentrate, disinfectant spray, and disposable disinfectant gel.
Remembering the earlier conversation about his "wealthy" background, Lang Xin curled his lips in disdain. The current Lang family was nothing but a castle in the air. Old Man Lang refused to relinquish power, and his father was still his usual mindless, promiscuous father. He was already on his fourth wife, and the legitimate and illegitimate children from previous marriages were fighting over each other. The Lang family had nothing to do with him, and he didn't want to inherit a single cent. Chao Youqian had already pulled him out of that quagmire.
When Lang Xin thought of the person he loved, he felt a sweet feeling in his heart. The Chao family wasn't particularly good, but they had raised a warm little sunshine like Chao Youqian.
After the death of the Chao family's father, his grandmother was only concerned with gaining more benefits for the second and fourth branches, leading to a chaotic struggle. Chao Youqian decisively took the exam to move to the mainland to avoid the fierce war, realizing earlier than Lang Xin that there was no need to invest emotionally in such a family.
Even in the end times, the wealthy families entrenched in Hong Kong Island wouldn't vanish easily, and Lang Xin had never considered leaking any information to them. Businessmen would do anything to gain profit, especially when they were connected by blood; once involved, it was difficult to escape.
Late at night, he returned to the second bedroom to rest. Chao Youqian had consulted with him about the decoration of this room and designed it in his style. He felt relaxed and refreshed just lying there. Now, just like before, Chao Youqian always gave him a sense of security and belonging.
If it weren't for Chao Youqian... Lang Xin thought he might have sunk into the family, dragging everyone down with him, and closing his heart forever.
Even though he is now a head taller than him, has more social experience, and has been led to see a wider world, Chao Youqian still gives him tolerance and protection in the details.
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