Chapter 172 The Poor Kid in the Apocalypse 2
Shen Ci took a stroll around the villa area and was very satisfied with the terrain.
With its undulating terrain, it's easy to defend and difficult to attack, making it an ideal refuge. Its location also allows for easy observation of the outside world, making it a worthwhile place.
She took out her phone and dialed the sales number using the contact information on the road sign. Originally, Shen Ci was wondering if she could move in without paying, but then she thought that it would be difficult to be discovered if she moved in, but if she wanted to renovate the villa, the noise would definitely be noticed.
The apocalypse hasn't arrived yet. Even if it does, order won't collapse all at once; it will take time. In that case, why not just buy it now? After all, with the system, money isn't an issue.
The salesperson quickly arrived outside the villa to meet her. He was a young man wearing a white shirt and black trousers, with beads of sweat on his forehead and a warm smile on his face.
He wiped his sweat with a tissue while taking out his key to open the villa's door. He was quite dedicated, coming all the way here in such hot weather. He must have earned a good commission for each deal he closed.
Before the end of the world arrives, everyone is working hard and living their lives diligently.
"This villa has three floors and is currently only under basic renovation, but rest assured, all the doors and windows are made of the best materials."
Most notably, each villa is equipped with an independent power generation system, as well as a basement and an air-raid shelter.
The salesperson led her inside while introducing the villa to her.
Shen Ci followed him through the huge living room to a heavy iron door. The salesman pulled the iron door open, revealing a staircase leading down.
"The basement has three floors, with the deepest one directly connected to the air-raid shelter inside the mountain."
These structures are all cast with special concrete, with walls up to 50 centimeters thick. They can withstand not only ordinary bullets, but even artillery shells for a while.
Finally, someone has inquired about this house. It's been vacant for so long, it has to be sold.
As Shen Ci walked down the steps, the coolness in the air became more and more pronounced.
The three underground floors were more spacious than she had imagined. The walls were rough but thick, and indeed, as the salesperson had said, they were very sturdy, and the difference was visible to the naked eye.
Behind the steel gate at the bottom is a passage leading deep into the mountain. It is pitch black inside, but you can vaguely feel the air flowing, which means that there is oxygen circulating inside, so there is no need to worry about the oxygen supply.
"I'll take this villa."
Shen Ci immediately made a decision: this place was a good safe house. In order not to spend too much money, she planned to pay only the down payment for now and take out a loan for the rest.
Seeing her so agreeable, the salesperson's smile became even more genuine; after all, doing business in this sweltering heat wasn't easy. He quickly quoted a price.
"The down payment for this villa is only two million."
How would you like to make the payment?
"Swipe your card, 200,000 first."
It wasn't that she didn't want to pay it off in one lump sum, but she only had 200,000 yuan in her account, and at that point, taking out online loans wasn't as fast as getting system rebates.
Dongfang City is not a first-tier city after all, so the housing prices are still reasonable. If this were in a first-tier city, the down payment would probably be tens of millions. Shen Ci calmly swiped 200,000 as a deposit, and the 200,000 in savings in his card was gone in an instant.
"Ding dong! You've spent 200,000 and received a 10x rebate, totaling 2 million!"
She immediately received a notification on her phone that the money had been deposited into her account, and continued to swipe her card to pay the remaining 1.8 million yuan down payment.
"Ding dong! Your purchase of 1.8 million has earned you a tenfold rebate of 18 million, which has been credited to your account!"
Although the salesperson didn't understand why wealthy people didn't pay all at once but instead opted for two payments, they were happy as long as the money was paid.
In just a few minutes, Shen Ci's account received an additional 20 million yuan, enough for her to renovate the villa properly.
With only fifteen days left until the apocalypse, and no need to worry about next month's mortgage, Shen Ci immediately dialed the number of the best renovation company in the city as soon as the salesperson left.
"I need to complete the renovation of the entire villa within ten days. All materials must be the best, harmless, and ready for immediate occupancy. The insulation and soundproofing must meet the highest standards."
The budget is five million; if it can be completed on time, I'll add another million.
A gasp came from the renovation company. They had originally wanted to negotiate a lower price, but the client had unexpectedly raised the price. They quickly assured the client that they would complete the project in the shortest possible time!
Soon, the renovation company sent over several design drawings. Shen Ci chose the most understated style. The exterior of the villa was not important; what mattered was the renovation of the basement.
She specifically requested that the basement be completely soundproof, the power generation system be upgraded to the most advanced model, and the main entrance be a bank vault-level explosion-proof door.
After the agreement was reached, Shen Ci transferred five million without hesitation.
"Ding-dong!"
"Spend 5 million and receive a tenfold return of 50 million, which has already been credited to your account."
The renovation company immediately assigned someone to contact her, promising that they could bring the construction team and materials to the site today. They said that as long as the money was enough, efficiency was not an issue, and they could build two hospitals within half a month, let alone renovate a house.
We can't let this lucky charm get away.
After arranging the villa, Shen Ci decided to go to Xingfu Community to pick up Shen Dabao and take him home, hoping to free the child from his misery as soon as possible, a child who could not grow up under abuse and torment.
With only fifteen days left until the apocalypse, she must stockpile enough supplies during this time. If she could make use of Shen Dabao's soon-to-awaken superpower, that would be even better.
She chose a brand-new bulletproof SUV from the rental company, paid a month's rent, and finally drove towards Happiness Community as night fell.
After a busy day, it was already 8 p.m.
At Kang Kang Supermarket, my aunt's family was sitting around a folding table having dinner.
Four dishes and a soup were laid out on the table, with both meat and vegetables. Ten-year-old Chen Kangkang was eating a chicken leg with his hand in each hand, his mouth full of oil, while Shen Dabao stood alone outside the shop, his thin figure looking particularly pitiful under the streetlights.
"Auntie, I'm hungry."
Shen Dabao spoke timidly, his voice small and full of grievance.
"What are you hungry for!"
You dawdle during the day, but now you're so eager to eat. You want to eat? Stand still and watch the shop! Greet customers when they come in!
Without even looking up, the aunt started yelling at Da Bao while still chewing her food. She also put a piece of food on her son's plate and urged him to eat quickly.
Shen Dabao lowered her head in grievance, tears welling up in her eyes. Her aunt had been so kind to her at first.
"Auntie, I'm so hot, can I come inside and use the fan?"
In 40-degree weather, the supermarket's plastic curtains kept out the faint cool air coming from the fans.
Don't even think about it!
"Just stay outside. If someone comes to buy something and you don't greet them, I'll teach you a lesson!"
This time it was his uncle's voice, and it was just as stern as before.
Hot, hungry, and exhausted, Shen Dabao felt dizzy and almost fainted after a long day. With nowhere to sit, he could only squat at the shop entrance, enduring the 40-degree heat.
Just then, an SUV pulled up in front of the supermarket, looking very low-key.
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