[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies":3,"chapter-ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},770917,1022,"Chapter 16: Aunt Lin's Retaliation, Zhang Yi Fires Back","ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>Chapter 16: Aunt Lin's Retaliation, Zhang Yi Fires Back\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi yawned, sitting idly on his sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While others were enduring hunger and freezing cold, he lived more comfortably than in paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His home was equipped with the perfect insulation system and an endless fuel supply to keep his safe house at the most comfortable constant temperature all winter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had nothing more to do but ensure each day was filled with joy and contentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing interesting on TV at the moment. All live broadcasts had been halted due to the extreme cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the beautiful anchors he usually enjoyed watching couldn't possibly endure temperatures of minus sixty or seventy degrees, or even over a hundred degrees below zero, to perform in skimpy outfits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone could, Zhang Yi would have to give them a thumbs-up and say, \"What a trooper!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened his interdimensional space, he saw many electronic devices, including numerous gaming consoles and AAA video games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for game cartridges, there were tens of thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi pulled out the latest PS5 and hooked it up to his 100-inch Sony TV, starting up a game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was playing the latest AAA action game, Bayonetta 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby were games like Elden Ring, The Witcher 3, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were perfect for passing the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he found the game durations too short, other games like Civilization and Cities: Skylines were notoriously time-consuming and could keep him entertained for days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without worrying about work or social obligations, this life was even better than before the apocalypse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was alone at home, Zhang Yi wore only pajamas, snacked while gaming, and thoroughly enjoyed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, his phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at it and saw that the annoying Aunt Lin from the community committee had tagged him in the group chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yi, the roads outside are blocked by snow. Come out with tools and help clear the snow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was imperious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi noticed she was rallying everyone in the group to clear the snow, but few responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, she had specifically targeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi glanced at the heavy snow outside, which had nearly buried the entire first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three meters of snow was almost impossible to clear manually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Zhang Yi knew this snowstorm would last for at least three more months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going out to clear snow now was futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately refused, \"It's so cold outside, you'd freeze just stepping out. We should wait until the snow stops to clear it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others in the group agreed with Zhang Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it's minus seventy degrees outside. We'd get frostbite in no time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're not living in the Northeast of China (Translator Notes: Northeast is the coldest region in China); we don't have proper cold-weather gear. How can we go out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Lin was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of attitude is this? Clearing snow is for everyone's benefit, not just mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You young men should step up during a disaster and help the community instead of shirking responsibilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She directed her ire at Zhang Yi, who had led the opposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yi, as a community committee member, I order you to go out and clear the snow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In these critical times, we must unite and follow the committee's instructions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone who opposes will be dealt with by the committee once the disaster ends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Lin played the community committee card, silencing the residents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the disaster just starting and social order still in place, no one dared to disobey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the committee's power seemed insignificant, their authority impacted daily life, making residents hesitant to defy them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone remained silent, hoping Zhang Yi would confront Aunt Lin and speak up for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi understood their thoughts and felt a deep disdain for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he wasn't one to swallow his pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to confront Aunt Lin openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reviewing the chat history, he saw that Aunt Lin had tagged a few easy-going young people in the community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had avoided the troublesome ones or those with power and influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi sarcastically remarked, \"Aunt Lin, you're right. Since it's for everyone's benefit, the community committee should lead by example in clearing the snow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if we're talking about strength, plenty of strong young men are in the community. Why did you only tag a few of us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think we're easy targets? You didn't tag any of the people with social resources and background.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, are you too scared to confront them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other residents nodded in agreement, satisfied with Zhang Yi's response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yi is saying what we're all thinking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, she always picks on the easy-going ones. Why not ask Chen Zhenghao and Xu Hao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew who Zhang Yi was referring to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living in the same community, they were well aware of the influential figures among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, Chen Zhenghao in unit 601 was a notorious local big shot, running earth-moving projects with hundreds of men under him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Hao, in unit 802, was the son of a famous real estate developer in Tianhai City, with family ties to officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Lin had deliberately avoided mentioning them because she didn't dare to provoke them, knowing they wouldn't give her the time of day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi exposed Aunt Lin's cowardice, making her lose face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt humiliated and, in her anger, flooded the chat with lengthy voice messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clearing snow is a public service for everyone's benefit. Some people are just petty and lack any sense of contribution!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such individuals are a blight on our community!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't want to help, fine. There are plenty of others with higher awareness than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I'm not playing favorites. I just didn't see the need to tag everyone. Get your facts straight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you continue to slander me, I'll report you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Lin's defense only made things worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially her threat to call the police made Zhang Yi laugh out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some residents, intimidated by Aunt Lin, reluctantly took their tools to clear the snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhang Yi remained unafraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were Aunt Lin's demands unreasonable, but the police wouldn't support her actions either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, did she really think all societal functions were still operating normally?\u003C\u002Fp>",1041,"2026-06-03T02:47:18.755Z","2026-06-03T02:47:23.599Z",1,"novelbin.me","972efe3e7ce13f12e9d193ec2d1de63cc3cc7e56b2c1961d5daf1283dc5265a2","ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-17","ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-15",1370,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-cover.jpg"]