Chapter 28 Making Money
In early September, the safety renovation of Lin Xi's home was nearing completion.
During the inspection, Yu Shiyun and the staff brought a large sledgehammer, and Lin Xi personally swung the sledgehammer and slammed it against the glass.
"Bang!"
The loud noise startled everyone, and Lin Xi's wrist went numb from the shock.
Looking back at the glass, it was completely intact, without even a crack.
Lin Xi swung the hammer against the wall again, but the noise was not loud, the vibration was not obvious, and the wall was intact.
Lin Xi nodded in satisfaction and touched the soft material on the wall.
Yu Shiyun explained, "The walls are enclosed with anti-theft frames, and the exterior is reinforced with sturdy paint. The surface is covered with the soundproofing panels you provided, and you have already inspected the soundproofing effect."
The soundproofing panels were not made with the expensive materials provided by Yu Shiyun's studio; Lin Xi purchased them in bulk from Pinduoduo and paid some labor costs.
Small budget, big results.
The house has now been renovated.
Apart from Lin Xi's room, bathroom, and kitchen, the rest of the house was empty, but wooden frames were erected to store supplies later.
Lin Xi's room remained unchanged, but a storage compartment was added to the ceiling of the bathroom, making it more convenient to store and retrieve personal items.
The remaining rooms were fitted with the cheapest shelving. Although it couldn't bear weight, Lin Xi had planned to place heavy items such as rice, oil, and liquid drinks on the bottom floor, while storing lighter food items on the top floor, making good use of the space.
The area that received the most attention was the balcony of the attic. The planting area had been filled with soil and seeds had been planted. Although there were still more than half a year before the apocalypse, Lin Xi wanted to try planting in advance so that any problems could be solved in advance.
After the entire roof was equipped with photovoltaic charging panels, even during the hottest days of July and August when the sky was adjusted for high energy consumption, Lin Xi's electricity meter did not change, making them completely self-sufficient. Adding a freezer would be more than enough.
After all, we survived the summer when electricity consumption was at its highest.
The water filter was also put into use in the summer. The amount of water filtered out was sufficient in the rainy summer. However, since Nanhua has a monsoon climate, the rainfall is significantly reduced in seasons other than summer. Even if you don't take a shower every day, the water supply is still a bit tight.
Yu Shiyun had raised this issue, but Lin Xi felt that having the studio customize the water tank was too expensive, and she could buy the water tank herself.
Now that her home was safe, Lin Xi was even planning to modify the building's main entrance.
Their building has three floors, excluding the attic, with two households on each floor, for a total of six households. More than ten years ago, the six families collectively funded the installation of a security door on the ground floor, but after so many years it has become rusty, the lock is broken, and the door is completely unusable.
Having an extra layer of insurance on the first floor can prevent many dangers.
She planned to express her opinion to Gu Lanjuan, not expecting them to contribute the money; she would pay for it herself, but she wanted to try and get the neighbors' consent.
The matter progressed smoothly, after all, she had already portrayed herself as a paranoid person in front of Gu Lanjuan, and she got an extra layer of protection without the neighbors having to spend money, so no one was unhappy about it.
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November 10, 2024, 11:45 PM.
Lin Xi, still feeling sleepy despite having finished overtime work and taking on extra jobs to earn extra money, struggled to stay awake.
There's something important to do tonight.
Tomorrow is the last Singles' Day in peacetime, and she can save a lot of money by buying many of the things she needs after midnight through a limited-time discount.
For example, six home security cameras. Two views from the attic, two views from the third floor, and one view each from your own front door and the ground floor entrance, ensuring you know what's around you without opening the windows.
For example, a large freezer used for storing fresh produce can save 600 yuan if purchased with various subsidies during Double Eleven.
For example, the projector and beanbag chair in the living room, as well as the treadmill and yoga mat, are mainly for entertainment. The day the zombie outbreak occurs will be the day Lin Xi ends her life of hard labor and begins her retirement.
For example, daily necessities like toilet paper and sanitary napkins that don't have an expiration date.
After Lin Xi's grand renovation, the large quantity of items was transported back and forth under the pretext of moving new home appliances, so it wouldn't attract attention.
Food items, on the other hand, were purchased in May with fresher expiration dates and brought into the home.
After completing the renovation and purchasing this series of home appliances, Lin Xi's wallet was running low.
It's almost empty; I only have about a thousand yuan left for commuting and daily expenses.
The supplies for the later stages can only be supported by the income and year-end bonus of the next 7 months.
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The life of a mere cow or horse is very boring. Looking at the comfortable sofa and projector in her home, Lin Xi even looked forward to the arrival of zombies so that she could start her retirement life at home ahead of time.
In this life, she is absolutely confident that she can survive safely inside the fortress of copper walls.
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Because Lin Xi changed his attitude of slacking off and worked actively, he stood on the podium to receive the Outstanding Employee Award at the year-end commendation meeting.
That's not important; what's important is that outstanding employees receive an extra 20,000 yuan bonus.
They can buy lots of delicious food, and their home-based retirement life is becoming increasingly enjoyable.
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Lin Xi had a different kind of New Year.
In previous years, she would stay at home quietly for the New Year, have a New Year's Eve dinner, go out to watch a movie the next day, and then continue to stay at home.
However, there is a new task this year - large companies will keep people on duty during the Spring Festival every year, and will give them an extra 800 yuan per day on top of their original salary, which is more cost-effective than triple salary.
However, Nanhua is a first-tier city with a large number of migrant workers and introduced talents. During the Spring Festival, most of them go home for the holiday or travel, so not many people are willing to stay and work.
Lin Xi used to be unwilling to fight for those few thousand yuan, but now she can earn a month's worth of part-time money by slacking off for a few days while on duty, so why not?
On Lunar New Year's Eve, Lin Xi sat down at her workstation early and received extra greetings from the large company:
Inside the red gift box was a postcard with some inspiring words written on it.
Words of encouragement alone are of course useless. Big companies have been operating for so long that they wouldn't be so stingy with their colleagues who are on duty during the Lunar New Year. Lin Xi unfolded the postcard and sure enough, there was a red envelope containing 600 yuan at the bottom.
It's alright, not bad.
Lin Xi is now obsessed with money; she'd be happy even if you gave her 60.
The largest portion of the gift box is a box of instant noodles, accompanied by a braised egg, ham sausage, and crab sticks.
After all, no one was on duty in the cafeteria; this was a top-notch, luxurious instant noodle New Year's Eve dinner prepared for cattle and horses.
In addition to the gift box, Lin Xi also received a message of support from the "Slacking Off" group.
Wei Shuhan: How much rice did the unscrupulous factory give you?
Since focusing all her energy on making money, Lin Xi has rarely been active in the slacking-off group, but today, with some free time, she was in the mood and replied: 6000 /hehe
Wei Shuhan: Who are you kidding? I don't believe it's 60 at most.
Jiang Xiaoli: Xiaolin is an outstanding employee now, with so many bonuses, why would she care about such a small red envelope?
This sarcastic tone has been constant ever since Lin Xi started working seriously.
Those who slack off are happy to be with their peers, feeling at ease doing the same when everyone else is just coasting along. But if someone starts to work hard, they will be criticized.
It's like a group of crabs trapped in a basket; when one crab tries to climb out, its kind will pull it into the water.
Wei Shuhan posted a collection of plane tickets. She was going abroad right after finishing her New Year's Eve dinner and couldn't help but smugly say: "Hey, some people are working overtime at their desks, while others are getting ready to take off."
Li Sijia: Let's order some takeout for Xiaolin as a token of our sympathy. /Poor thing.
Lin Xi chuckled inwardly.
For the past six months, she has been working three jobs in rotation with almost no rest, but during the Spring Festival, she can sit at her desk and slack off while enjoying triple pay. This is simply paradise for her!
You are not a fish, how can you know the joy of fish?
Lin Xi was too lazy to argue with them.
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