Ice Apocalypse (Season 1)

Chapter 158: Let's Talk

Zhang Yi searched the other rooms on the second floor again; this level was primarily for entertainment. In addition to the pet room, there were rooms filled with various props for intimate activities and another one with an intriguing water bed. However, the water bed room seemed to be abandoned now.
The overall temperature in the shelter was around 10 degrees Celsius, indicating energy conservation efforts. Zhang Yi glanced at the water bed room and discovered five or six bodies on the floor."No wonder there was a creepy atmosphere when I entered! The problem lies here."Seeing the bodies, Zhang Yi was already desensitized. All six were women, exceptionally beautiful ones, likely socialites similar to the three girls in the pet room."This shelter isn't as harmonious as it appears."Zhang Yi commented in a calm tone. Nine women and two men surviving in an apocalypse shelter could easily devolve into a primitive societal structure. The causes of their deaths were unknown to Zhang Yi, but he could guess to some extent. However, these matters were irrelevant to him.But the three girls in the pet room were definitely implicated."They need to be dealt with! Women who can sell their bodies for money are nothing but trouble!"A resolute killing intent flashed in Zhang Yi's eyes. Although it was a pity, Zhang Yi would adhere to his rationality and do what needed to be done.After exploring the first two floors, following Xu Hao's instructions, Zhang Yi found the entrance to the basement and descended.Compared to the surface, the two underground levels were mainly prepared for the apocalypse shelter. The first underground level resembled a spaceship with eight independent rooms, all equipped with heavy alloy metal doors. There were no visible keyholes; Zhang Yi speculated that they might be opened through methods like magnetic cards or retina scans.After considerable effort, Zhang Yi couldn't open them."It seems I'll have to ask Wang Siming, the owner, to know how to use the entire shelter."Zhang Yi muttered to himself. He didn't dwell on it and moved on to check other places.In addition to living quarters, there were other labeled rooms on B1 due to the abundance of rooms—warehouse, power center, network servers, control room, water room, etc. Most doors were tightly closed, except for the control room.Entering the control room, Zhang Yi found a room full of monitors. Even the floor was a massive screen. Embedded keyboards and buttons on the operating console confused him.After studying it for a while, Zhang Yi figured out some basic functions. However, the more advanced applications left him bewildered."If only I were a computer engineer!"Helpless, Zhang Yi shrugged and decided to give up. Without an instruction manual, figuring out such specialized equipment would take forever.Confirming that Wang Siming and others had no abnormalities through surveillance, Zhang Yi returned to the first floor.Wang Siming and Lin Geng were still in a daze, and Xu Hao, who inhaled more hypnotic gas, lay on the floor like a dead fish.Zhang Yi wasn't patient enough to wait for them. He filled a bucket with water from the kitchen sink and poured it directly on Wang Siming's head.Although the indoor temperature was around 10 degrees Celsius, a cold water shower still felt refreshing.Wang Siming shivered, finally lifting his heavy eyelids after some effort."Awake?"A deep voice entered Wang Siming's ears. He tried to move but found his body securely bound, unable to budge."How did you...?"Wang Siming couldn't comprehend how Zhang Yi managed to turn the situation around under those circumstances. He had witnessed Zhang Yi being tied up like a zongzi!Zhang Yi explained lightly, "Surviving in the apocalypse requires some life-saving skills." He didn't want to delve too much into it. "Now, you probably don't have the time to discuss that topic, right? Let's talk about other things.""Such as how we can cooperate in the future. That way, you might be able to secure your life."Wang Siming gradually regained consciousness and realized the dire situation he was in. He felt a mix of sadness and anger. How could his impregnable shelter be breached so swiftly?A billion dollars—it felt like all that money had been spent in vain!"What do you want?"Wang Siming asked in a deep voice. Zhang Yi smiled faintly, "You don't need to be too nervous. When I came, you didn't take my life, so I won't harm yours.""Although I'm not a saint, I have some basic principles.""Moreover, killing you, the distinguished Wang family scion and the future heir of the Lin Group, what benefits would that bring me?"Wang Siming's identity was indeed not simple—especially before the apocalypse. His parents were influential figures, and there was a powerful background supporting them.Hearing Zhang Yi say he wouldn't harm him, Wang Siming's tense heart relaxed a bit. Taking a deep breath, he said, "What do you want? We can talk about it. As long as you don't take my life!"