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Once Ethan and my son left, I wasted no time rummaging through the basement.
During the three special years, I developed a habit of hoarding supplies. I had stored quite a bit of food in the basement.
This time, I’m taking everything!
Twenty cases of bottled water? In the heatwave, water is most precious–must take!
Seven bags of rice, flour, and oil? I went through hell to get these into the basement, so I’m taking them home!
The vegetables growing on the balcony? They’re my hard work; no way I’m leaving them for those jerks!
Light summer clothes and quilts…wear clothes and cover with quilts in the heat? I packed them into the donation box downstairs, leaving only long sleeves and thick quilts for the Grahams.
I also picked up a hammer from the toolbox and gave the air conditioner a few whacks. The already–broken unit let out a few whimpers.
I hope the three of them have good endurance, wearing long sleeves at 149 degrees Fahrenheit, with nothing to eat or drink, and still thrive.
While emptying the house, I spotted the familiar cleaver. My son loves meat, so I used it to chop bones. But in the past life, it became the tool they used to dismember me and drink my blood.
After a moment’s pause, I took it from the cabinet and placed it on the counter.
Finally, I looked around the seemingly unchanged house, now empty of supplies.
I ordered several surveillance cameras, installing them in hidden spots.
Once everything was done, it was past 2 PM. I didn’t care about the heat outside and quickly drove back to my hometown with my things.
I’m an orphan. My parents died when I was in high school, leaving me a plot of land. The villagers were kind, pooling together to support me through college.
10:46 AM
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Before giving birth, I worked hard despite Ethan’s objections, building a three–story villa in my hometown. On the day it was completed, I went door–to–door, bowing and repaying the money.
When the foundation was laid, most villagers helped. They used the best materials and installed eight solar panels. To avoid potential wild animals from the mountains, they even set up an electric fence around the house. Afraid I’d neglect it for long periods, the villagers planted vegetables and dug a well, maintaining it often.
Even though it was 95 degrees Fahrenheit, I stood in the garden full of fruits, laughing out loud.
Thanks to my stubbornness back then, this well–equipped countryside villa by the mountains is my strongest support against the heat apocalypse and my hope for rescuing villagers.
With a week left until the apocalypse, I began checking the villa’s hardware.
I contacted workers to install a water filtration system and bought several home–use large batteries and power banks. Even if the solar panels broke, I could manage with self–generated power.
Enough cooling sources were needed. Though the house came with a complete ventilation system, I bought seven or eight stand fans, pairing them with humidifiers to ensure comfort during the apocalypse.
With just a week left until the apocalypse, I began assessing the condition of my cottage’s hardware.
I reached out to workers to set up a water filtration system and purchased several large home batteries and power banks. This way, even if the solar panels fail, I can still rely on alternative power sources.
I also need sufficient cooling options. Although my house is equipped with a complete ventilation AC system, I wasn’t completely reassured, so I bought seven or eight stand fans and matching humidifiers to ensure I can stay cool even after the world ends.
The home freezers weren’t enough. I bought an entire row of commercial freezers from the shelves, placing three on each floor of the basement. Thankfully, my house is spacious enough, so storing all this equipment didn’t make it feel cramped.
After reviewing my home’s layout, I ordered five extra–large water barrels, four home fish tanks, a row of breeding cages, and a set of indoor gardening tools. I arranged for the workers to deliver these the next day.
After purchasing all these items, I found myself out of money. I didn’t hesitate and quickly downloaded loan apps on my phone, borrowing nearly a million from them.
By the time the water filtration system was installed, it was already late at night.
I hastily ate a meal and lay in bed to rest, preparing for the challenges ahead.
