[{"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-4":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},770905,1022,"Chapter 4: Booking 500 Tables at a Five-Star Hotel","ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>Chapter 4: Booking 500 Tables at a Five-Star Hotel\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi and the two women pushed the three large carts of supplies back to the neighborhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, many neighbors witnessed this scene and couldn't help but start gossiping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi no longer cared about being seen stockpiling supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since these two drama queens knew about his shopping spree, the news couldn't be kept under wraps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were just trying to ensure his survival, he could sell all his assets and retreat to a desolate place to build an impregnable fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how could he avenge himself on the neighbors who had dismembered him alive in his previous life that way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without killing those people, Zhang Yi's inner torment would never disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, one of his post-apocalyptic plans was to stay in this neighborhood and exact brutal revenge on everyone who had wronged him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he would still need to prepare a backup plan, which involved constructing an underground shelter in a remote location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi looked at the neighbors around him, who were smiling and gossiping about why he had bought so many supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could already foresee the scene of these neighbors trying to break into his house to rob him during the apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had experienced all this firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn't afraid because this time, he would be fully prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to make those people see the supplies but unable to obtain them, ultimately driving them to despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi and Fang Yuqing lived in the same apartment building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Zhang Yi managed the warehouse at Walmart, neighbors often asked him to help buy discounted items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, everyone knew Zhang Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Yi and the two women returning with so many supplies, a grandma with her grandson walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the food in the carts, especially the fresh beef and lamb, and couldn't help but feel tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang, why did you bring back so much stuff? Is it from the warehouse clearance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't use all that; how about sharing some with the neighbors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Aunt Lin from the neighborhood committee. She often used her small power in the community to boss around the neighbors, acting like a leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, she frequently asked Zhang Yi to help her buy discounted goods, as she loved getting bargains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the previous life, she had also pestered Zhang Yi for some food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the neighbors stormed Zhang Yi's house to rob him, she was more energetic than the younger people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Yuqing and Lin Cainin didn't want to provoke this woman, quickly saying, \"These are all Zhang Yi's purchases. We just helped him bring them back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Lin's eyes immediately turned to Zhang Yi, smiling, \"Zhang, it looks like these are from your warehouse. How about sharing some with Aunt Lin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, her grandson, Xiaohu, had already climbed onto one of the carts and grabbed a box of chocolates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was young, he had a sharp eye. That box of imported chocolates sold for over two hundred yuan in the supermarket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, Zhang Yi snatched the chocolates back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stated coldly, \"I’m keeping these for myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the apocalypse approaching, he couldn't be bothered to be polite anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Lin's face turned soured, \"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi's outright refusal embarrassed her in front of the neighbors, and made her angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since her grandson, Xiaohu, started crying for the chocolates after being pushed away by Zhang Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even pointed at Zhang Yi and cursed, \"You bad guy, give me back my chocolates! Or I'll beat you up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi looked at him coldly and said sternly, \"Say another word, and I'll slap you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaohu was scared into silence, then burst into loud sobs, rolling on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Lin hurried to comfort her grandson and angrily reproached Zhang Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you, an adult, argue with a child?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just a box of chocolates. What's wrong with giving it to the kid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you just give him a box? I'll pay you back later. We won’t take advantage of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, with mobile payments, paying on the spot is incredibly convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her talk of paying later was clearly an excuse to avoid payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said these are for my own use. If you want some, go buy them at the supermarket!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi chuckled coldly, then called Fang Yuqing and Lin Cainin to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked away, they could hear Aunt Lin cursing behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Lin's son and daughter-in-law worked elsewhere, leaving her alone to care for her grandson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady usually bought groceries daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when the apocalypse arrived, their supplies would be the first to run out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the previous life, Zhang Yi had helped them out of sympathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But without his help this time, the immoral old woman and her mischievous grandson would be lucky to survive ten days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi had no intention of arguing with soon-to-be corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not that he was heartless, but everyone would struggle to care for themselves once the apocalypse arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others' lives naturally came after his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pushing the three carts of supplies home, Zhang Yi dismissed the two women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yi, don't forget to treat us!\" Fang Yuqing said playfully, winking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhang Yi only felt nauseous at her coquettish behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a perfunctory response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women initially wanted to stay and look for clues that Zhang Yi was a hidden rich heir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing his disinterest in hosting them, they had to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left, Zhang Yi opened his interdimensional space and stored all the supplies inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to observe whether the supplies would change after being stored in the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing this task, it was already late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi didn't rush to rest but took out paper and pen to meticulously plan the next month's preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was usually lazy, the will to survive could unleash immense potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To live comfortably in the apocalypse, first, I need to secure food. That's easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides my regular purchases, I can get more from the warehouse. But I must proceed cautiously and only gather supplies a few days before the apocalypse to avoid attracting attention. Getting arrested now would be fatal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi wrote \"Food\" in his notebook and ticked it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next is heating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After the apocalypse, energy supplies will be extremely scarce, and air conditioning will soon become unusable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I need to use the simplest method. A fireplace is the best option!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fireplaces are similar to traditional Chinese kang beds, using primitive methods to generate heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a common way to survive the long winters in Europe, where winters are especially cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That means I need to remodel the house, preferably adding insulation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about remodeling, Zhang Yi recalled how his home was broken into in his previous life, making him anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to turn my home into an impregnable fortress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, I need to install thick steel plates or alloy materials, strong enough to withstand explosions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the apocalypse, people would do anything to survive, so thorough preparations were necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't afford to gamble with his safety. Having tasted death once, he never wanted to experience it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security house problem could also be solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianhai City had security companies that provided services for the elite, including building safe houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi remembered reading about a top billionaire overseas who built a super fortress capable of withstanding small nuclear attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I need to ensure I have enough medicine. I can't risk falling ill without treatment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Walmart's warehouse has plenty of common medications for colds and fevers, but that's not nearly enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The post-apocalyptic storm will last for decades, so I need to be fully prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Zhang Yi had good connections in Tianhai City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a warehouse manager, he knew people in hospital storage departments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could get any medication he needed if he offered enough money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these issues resolved, Zhang Yi tapped his notebook with his pen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's one more critical issue to address.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is weapons!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humanity would lose its moral compass in the apocalypse, and fights for resources would be commonplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lives would be as insignificant as weeds. To survive, one must have sufficient combat power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi wasn't a martial arts expert; even the best fighters feared a well-wielded knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't have to worry if he had prepared enough powerful weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Machetes, crowbars, and axes are easy to get.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bows, crossbows, and air rifles can be sourced too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the most formidable option is American-style cutlery. However, acquiring this within the country would require accessing the black market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Going abroad to get it? That's impractical. It's a long trip, and I don't have a foreign firearms license, so I can't just buy from weapon stores.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi scratched his chin. This problem wasn't immediately solvable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with a month left, he should be able to find a way if he was willing to spend money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spent three hours crafting a perfect plan, then took a satisfying hot shower and fell asleep in his comfortable bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Zhang Yi got up from bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't slept well, waking up from nightmares several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he woke up and realized he was still in his warm, comfortable bed, he breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apocalypse had left a deep scar on his psyche.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid repeating past mistakes, Zhang Yi was more determined than ever to be fully prepared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting up, Zhang Yi made himself breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then opened his interdimensional space to check the status of the supplies stored overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his delight, the meat, fruits, and vegetables were as fresh as the day before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meat's condition might not show much quickly, but fruits and vegetables typically lose freshness overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, stored in the interdimensional space, they looked as fresh as the day he bought them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My interdimensional space must be independent of this world's time flow, perhaps even slowing or stopping time. This is fantastic news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, I can store as many things as I want without worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, countless items came to Zhang Yi's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about prepared meals if he could store fresh meat, vegetables, and fruits?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he could cook, he wasn't as skilled as professional chefs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he'd get tired of his cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Zhang Yi immediately called Tianhai City's largest five-star hotel, Grand Fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hotel offered takeout, and their food was top-notch, which Zhang Yi loved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, this is Grand Fortune. How can I assist you today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi quickly said, \"I need to book 500 tables for a three-day feast at my home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person on the other end was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five hundred tables would take a long time to prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, being a five-star hotel, their cheapest banquet table costs thirty thousand yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five hundred tables would total over ten million yuan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff didn't dare decide alone and quickly said, \"Please hold, I need to consult our manager.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, another person took over the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good day, sir. I'm Chen Dingfang, the manager of Grand Fortune. How may I address you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1883,"2026-06-03T02:47:18.755Z","2026-06-03T02:47:23.599Z",1,"novelbin.me","a180e3b1d137d026f1992b494fd62318b6bd88acceb0aad643185b3370cf7d9c","ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-5","ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-3",1370,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-cover.jpg"]