Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoarded Billions in Supplies - Chapter 2 - White Lotus

Zhang Yi stepped out of his house, greeted by a serene and joyful scene filled with the warmth of life.

Many parents were playing with their children on the community square, their faces beaming with happiness.

But Zhang Yi knew that in just a month, all of this would vanish like a bubble.

He quickly walked out of the neighborhood. Not far away was a Michelin Three-Star Western restaurant.

A meal there would cost at least five or six thousand yuan, and in the past, Zhang Yi had always hesitated to dine there.

But now, he didn’t care at all.

Having come back to life, he had to celebrate properly!

After entering the restaurant, Zhang Yi found a seat by the window and ordered all the most expensive dishes on the menu, along with a bottle of red wine.

This extravagance cost him fifty thousand yuan.

Even the waiters in the restaurant looked at Zhang Yi with a knowing gaze, assuming he must be a wealthy Rich Second Generation.

Otherwise, how could an ordinary person afford such an expensive meal?

Zhang Yi didn’t care what others thought. When the table was filled with delicious food, he began to devour it with gusto.

Perhaps because he had endured six months of the Ice Age Apocalypse, he was so moved by the taste of such delicacies that he almost shed tears.

His voracious eating attracted the attention of the other diners, who whispered among themselves.

But Zhang Yi paid them no mind.

After all, when the apocalypse came, people would even kneel and kowtow for a pack of instant noodles.

By then, all civilization and morality would vanish like a bubble.

As Zhang Yi was enjoying his meal, a woman passing by outside the window suddenly stopped.

She had long, flowing hair, exquisite makeup, and was wearing Gucci high heels, with an LV bag hanging from her arm.

This woman was Fang Yuqing, the one who had caused Zhang Yi’s death in his Previous life.

Beside her was her best friend, Lin Caining.

Whenever they passed by the Michelin Three-Star restaurant, they couldn’t help but take a second glance.

They had always longed to visit such a luxurious place, but their limited funds didn’t allow them to indulge.

However, that didn’t stop them from scrutinizing the inside with hopeful eyes.

Perhaps they could spot a wealthy Rich Second Generation who could be their ticket to a better life.

But this time, Fang Yuqing was shocked to see Zhang Yi inside, with a table full of top-tier food in front of him.

“Isn’t that Zhang Yi? How can he afford to eat here?” Fang Yuqing exclaimed in surprise.

Lin Caining also covered her mouth in surprise, exclaiming, “Is Zhang Yi actually that rich?”

As she spoke, she gave Fang Yuqing a suggestive look and chuckled, “Yuqing, you’re really lucky! That simp who’s been chasing you turns out to be a hidden Rich Second Generation.”

“Look at that table of food-it must cost at least fifty or sixty thousand. Who else could afford such an expensive meal in one sitting?”

There was a hint of envy in Lin Caining’s tone.

She knew that Zhang Yi had been pursuing Fang Yuqing for two and a half years.

But Fang Yuqing had always kept him on a string-never rejecting him, but never fully accepting him either.

Fang Yuqing was a full-blown gold digger. She had always believed she could marry a high-quality Rich Second Generation and live the life of a wealthy lady.

However, she couldn’t bring herself to let go of Zhang Yi, a middle-class man with a car and an apartment in Tianhai.

So, Fang Yuqing had always treated Zhang Yi as a backup.

Her principle for dealing with backups was simple: don’t initiate, don’t reject, don’t take responsibility.

But today, seeing Zhang Yi indulging in a luxurious meal worth tens of thousands of yuan all by himself, Fang Yuqing couldn’t help but start to doubt.

“Could it be that Zhang Yi is actually a hidden Rich Second Generation?”

Fang Yuqing rested her chin on her hand, deep in thought.

The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

“Right, isn’t this a common trope in TV dramas?”

“Someone who’s actually very rich but pretends to be ordinary to find true love.”

Fang Yuqing convinced herself as she spoke, her eyes lighting up.

If that were true, she could save herself a lot of effort.

After all, Zhang Yi had been pursuing her all along. She felt that all she had to do was nod, and he would immediately propose to her.

Lin Caining chimed in, “Yuqing, let’s go in and talk to Zhang Yi!”

Truth be told, she had her eyes on that table of delicious food.

This was a Michelin Three-Star restaurant, after all. Ordinary people might never get the chance to taste such a feast in their lifetime.

Fang Yuqing hesitated for a moment but then shook her head. “That wouldn’t be appropriate. It might make him think I’m a gold digger.”

“Here’s what we’ll do: we’ll wait outside and pretend to bump into him by chance.”

Fang Yuqing wasn’t foolish. She wouldn’t lower her standards just for a meal.

Even if Zhang Yi turned out to be truly wealthy, she wanted to maintain her goddess-like demeanor.

Only then, if they ended up together, could she keep Zhang Yi under her control, ensuring he remained her simp.

So, the two of them hid not far from the restaurant, waiting for Zhang Yi to come out.

Zhang Yi ate for over an hour, feeling completely satisfied. He patted his round belly contentedly.

The taste of the Michelin Three-Star restaurant was actually just average, but for someone who had just been reborn from the apocalypse, it was a meal so delicious it moved him to tears.

Next, he planned to head to a nearby supermarket to buy some supplies.

This was to test the storage capabilities of his Alternate Space, ensuring there wouldn’t be any issues later.

Although he was fairly confident about transporting supplies from the Walmart warehouse, it was better to be safe than sorry.

After all, he had experienced hunger before and couldn’t afford any mishaps.

Zhang Yi paid the bill without hesitation and walked out of the restaurant, greeted by the eager smiles of the waitstaff.

Just then, a familiar voice called out to him.

“Zhang Yi, what a coincidence!”

Zhang Yi turned his head and saw Fang Yuqing and Lin Caining standing nearby.

Fang Yuqing casually tucked her hair behind her ear, deliberately exposing her fair neck and pink earlobe.

Zhang Yi sneered inwardly. This was a classic move from the green tea¹ playbook-subtly designed to make a man’s heart flutter.

Fang Yuqing, a top-tier green tea and White Lotus, was naturally well-versed in such tactics.

Unfortunately, the Zhang Yi of today was no longer the naive simp he once was.

Not long ago, this very woman had caused him to lose his life, leading to a tragic and miserable death.

She had even wanted to break his ribs to make soup!

At the thought of this, Zhang Yi’s gaze turned icy, filled with undisguised killing intent.

After all, the apocalypse was just around the corner, and killing her wouldn’t pose any problems.

Should he just end her now?

Fang Yuqing shivered under Zhang Yi’s cold stare and nervously asked, “Zhang Yi… what’s… what’s wrong with you?”

Zhang Yi quickly masked his expression and replied indifferently, “Nothing, I thought you were someone else.”

He suddenly changed his mind.

Letting her die so easily would be too merciful.

Besides, if he killed her now, he’d likely face legal consequences.

Zhang Yi had no intention of spending the apocalypse in a detention center.

Instead, he decided to let her experience the despair of the apocalypse first, then find a way to make her suffer.

With careful planning and the advantage of his memories from his previous life, he had a hundred ways to make her die in agony.

So, for now, there was no need to deal with her.

The most crucial task at hand was to build the safest possible shelter, ensuring he could survive the apocalypse in comfort and security.

Footnote:

1. Green Tea(绿茶):In Chinese slang, a “green tea” girl refers to someone who appears innocent and sweet but is actually manipulative or cunning. She uses her perceived innocence to achieve personal goals or gain advantages.