Chapter 5: Collect Some Interest

After putting his house on the market, Lin Shi first went to the school to arrange for a leave of absence. The apocalypse is coming in three months, and continuing to go to school would just be a waste of time. After finishing the procedures and coming out, Lin Shi glanced at the youthful faces in the university and turned away indifferently. He had considered whether to notify the country in advance that an SSS-level solar flare would erupt in three months, which might minimize casualties and losses to the nation. But he immediately dismissed this idea. Not to mention how a civilian like him could get in touch with the top levels of the state, even if he went to the police, they would not believe what he said. He had no way to prove the truth of his words and would only be considered a madman by the police. Posting apocalyptic news online would also be futile. In recent years, the climate and environment of Blue Star have been deteriorating, and many people have already speculated about various apocalypses. Even if he spoke with certainty, he would only be considered one of those who worry unnecessarily. Moreover, this would also leave him with hidden dangers and risks.

After leaving school, Lin Shi went to a pawnshop. The gold bars in his family's safe were all bought by his father from a gold store more than a decade ago and could only be sold to gold shops and pawnshops. After selling the five replicated gold bars, he had 1.05 million in his account. After doing all this, it was already getting dark. Lin Shi ate a satisfying meal of grilled fish outside and then went home contentedly.

In the evening, Lin Shi also made an exercise plan for the next three months. The most deaths in the extreme cold apocalypse would be among the elderly and children, while the survival rate of physically strong young people would be the highest. A strong physique can withstand the cold, increase the chances of survival, protect oneself, and deal with the mutations that would appear after the apocalypse. Just as he finished writing the plan, the message tone on his phone rang. Lin Shi opened his phone and saw a message from his high school classmates' chat group, a small group chat of only six people, which he had also pinned to the top, showing how important this group was to him in the past.

The top message was from Zhao Xiao.

Zhao Xiao: Hey guys, are you free tomorrow night? Let's get together, shall we? @everyone

Huang Miao: I'm free. Where are we going to have fun this time? Brother Lin, take us flying! (With a funny face emoji.)

Zhao Xiao: Let's go to the Hua Chao Club. I'm willing to spend all my salary from these months to treat you guys to a good meal, after all, you are my best brothers.

Sun Xiaodong: Brother Zhao is awesome, but I'm not in Hai City these days. (Crying emoji.)

Xu Feifei: I'm in! (Cute emoji.)

Xu Qin: Oh, I'm at university in another city, you guys enjoy your food and drinks! Let's get together again during the summer vacation!

Looking at the messages, Lin Shi recalled many details from his past life that he had overlooked. In his previous life, the sky-high death compensation his father received made the news in Hai City. Since then, several classmates who were on good terms with Zhao Xiao had become sworn brothers with Lin Shi, and Lin Shi also treated them as good friends. These people would often invite Lin Shi out for food and entertainment for various reasons.

Zhao Xiao was a schemer; he never asked Lin Shi to pay the bill, but he would subtly and not so subtly hint at his financial difficulties, play the victim, and flatter Lin Shi with compliments. At that time, considering they were all students with little money, Lin Shi would always rush to pay the bill whenever they went out.

Thinking back now, this group of people went out and spent money with him several times a month, but they never paid the bill. Especially Zhao Xiao, who would claim to be treating everyone but would always find a way to have Lin Shi pay in the end. The consumption at Hua Chao Club was not something Zhao Xiao could afford on a monthly salary of 3000.

It seemed that the matter of buying ancient coins today had stimulated Zhao Xiao, and he couldn't wait to take advantage of Lin Shi for a meal. Seeing that Lin Shi had not replied to the message, several people in the group began to @him.

A cold smile played on Lin Shi's lips. If that was the case, then he might as well collect some interest first.

Lin Shi: Sure, what time tomorrow?

...

The next day, accustomed to waking up early, Lin Shi naturally woke up at 5 am.

The Cornucopia interface had not changed, and the used item duplication had not been restored.

This was also expected, after all, such a powerful skill would be extremely terrifying if it had unlimited uses.

After washing up, Lin Shi first went downstairs for a morning run to warm up, and then began to methodically exercise his entire body.

He did not engage in continuous intense exercise but instead trained with a balanced rhythm of stretching and working out.

While enhancing the strength of his muscles, he also made them and his joints more flexible.

In the apocalypse, he had already summarized a set of the most suitable exercise methods for himself, and now he just needed to proceed step by step.

Returning to the community was already eight o'clock. The training intensity for the first day should not be too high. Lin Shi went home, took a shower, had breakfast, and began to make a list of supplies.

There were many things needed for the ice age apocalypse. Lin Shi listed everything he would need based on his experience from his previous life.

In the afternoon, Lin Shi called an agent and rented a 1000 square meter warehouse for a month, with a deposit and one month's rent totaling 60,000.

The warehouse was for the sake of appearances; the supplies he would later purchase would be transported to the warehouse first and then stored in space.

There was also a small night watch compartment inside the warehouse. Lin Shi had already made up his mind to live in the warehouse in a few days until the supplies were ready.

As night fell, Zhao Xiao and the others in the mobile group chat had already started urging to leave early.

Lin Shi changed his clothes and drove to the Hua Chao Club.

When Lin Shi arrived, Zhao Xiao, Huang Miao, and Xu Feifei were already in the private room.

Xu Feifei's eyes brightened upon seeing Lin Shi entering the room, and she immediately came up and coquettishly complained while holding onto Lin Shi's arm:

"Lin Shi, why did you come so late? Have you missed me after such a long time?"

Xu Feifei had a sweet appearance, fair skin, and large eyes that fluttered.

When she looked at people, it made them feel as if they were the center of her world, creating the illusion that she was interested in them.

In reality, she treated everyone in her circle this way.

In the previous life, during the apocalypse, Xu Feifei had a much better time than he did.

A flash of disgust crossed Lin Shi's eyes, and he pulled his arm free.

Xu Feifei was taken aback.

Before she could ponder Lin Shi's unusual behavior today, Huang Miao had already called Lin Shi over.

"Brother Lin, come over quickly, we're going to have a night of non-stop drinking today!"

Zhao Xiao's gaze swept over Lin Shi's arm, which had been held by Xu Feifei, and the smile on his face visibly faded.

"Lin Shi, Ah Miao, I've prepared a great show for you today." Zhao Xiao smiled mysteriously.

Huang Miao asked curiously, "What's the great show?"

In a short while, four hot women with fiery figures entered the private room.

Lin Shi's eyebrows lifted, and his eyes flashed with sarcasm.

He actually called for escort services; they were quite the players despite their looks.

Lin Shi glanced at the drinks on the table.

He was curious to see if Zhao Xiao could really afford to pay for all of this today.

Zhao Xiao looked at Lin Shi and said with a smile:

"Lin Shi, I've called them for you and Ah Miao, to thank you for being my brothers. Come, let's toast to this!"

"I have a bit of a cold and took cephalosporin, so I can't drink. You guys drink up." Lin Shi declined.