[Ding! Shen Chuchu consumed 1 beef jerky, returned 100, has been stored in the host's space.]
Lin Lang lay on the sofa, eyes slightly closed, looking serene.
It had been seven days.
A mysterious red mist enveloped the globe, and the world outside the window resembled a blood-red ocean, with clouds swirling ominously.
Under the red mist, countless creatures rapidly evolved: mosquitoes grew as large as sparrows, capable of draining a person to anemia in a single bite.
Cockroaches the size of a palm could reproduce ten thousand offspring in a day!
Even the usually docile cats transformed into man-eating tigers, easily hunting down groups of humans! Overnight! Humanity had fallen to the bottom of the food chain, forced to huddle indoors, struggling to survive.
In just a week.
Most people found themselves in a dire shortage of supplies—
Water, food, cigarettes, sanitary pads…
Items that were once commonplace had become incredibly precious resources.
People tightened their belts and persevered, yet they had no idea when official rescue would arrive.
This undoubtedly placed immense psychological pressure on them.
Lin Lang was an exception.
He was not anxious at all.
In fact, he felt a bit excited! This was because he had awakened a super return system.
Any supplies consumed by his women could trigger a multiplier return!
The return multiplier was determined by the woman's own qualities and her loyalty to him, with a maximum of ten thousand times! The space had unlimited capacity, and time was frozen, so there was no need to worry about the expiration of supplies.
Moreover!
For every woman he bound, Lin Lang's physical body could undergo a comprehensive enhancement—senses, reflexes, strength, speed, etc.! He had currently only bound one woman and undergone one enhancement.
But just that one time had given him combat power comparable to a special forces soldier! If a thug appeared now.
In a situation where neither side used weapons, he could easily take on ten! In a world where order was gradually collapsing.
This was undoubtedly a significant survival asset.
[Shen Chuchu consumed 1 bottle of purified water, returned 100 bottles, has been stored in the host's space.]
In an instant.
The space gained another hundred bottles of Wahaha purified water.
Seeing this, Lin Lang couldn't help but smile slightly.
The supplies piled up like a mountain in his space were enough to sustain him for at least another year!
All of this was thanks to this woman:
[Shen Chuchu]
[Appearance: 7 points]
[Charging: 1 time]
[Loyalty: 5%]
[Return Multiplier: 100]
She was Lin Lang's ex-girlfriend.
Lin Lang had taken care of her meticulously for five years.
But in the end, he was harshly kicked to the curb due to "attitude" issues.
Yet she was the only woman he had ever charged.
And currently, the only one who could return supplies to Lin Lang.
It could be said that if it weren't for her, Lin Lang's life wouldn't be so comfortable now!
However, in recent days.
Shen Chuchu's quality of life had visibly declined.
From three varied sumptuous meals a day to now only being able to gnaw on beef jerky with plain water.
At this rate, in a few days, she would have to resort to eating garbage.
'By then, I hope she doesn't return a pile of trash to my space.'
Lin Lang thought to himself.
He didn't care about the survival of this woman who had betrayed him.
But if Shen Chuchu really starved to death.
He would lose his source of supplies.
Although he had already stored quite a bit, if it was all going out and nothing coming in, there would eventually come a day when he would eat through his reserves.
So…
He needed to bind a few more women.
To ensure his supplies would be endless and always sufficient!
Additionally, it would allow him to enhance his physical body a few more times, gaining enough self-defense capabilities to deal with those terrifying creatures!
But now, where to find women?
"How about posting an ad in the owner group nearby!"
So Lin Lang sent a message in the "Happy Community Owner Group": Lin Bulang: [Taking in girls, providing food and shelter! Interested parties, please send a full-body photo without beauty filters!]
Immediately, countless question marks appeared in the group:
[Are you serious, bro? So blatant?]
[Is that really a proper shelter?]
[Do you still have supplies? Share some with me! I'm a student!]
[You idiot! What you're doing is illegal! Hand over the supplies for fair distribution among the community owners! Otherwise, I'll report you immediately!]
[Pah! Shrimp-headed man! You think you can touch this fairy like that? Dream on!]
[Don't believe him! This guy is just trying to get attention!]
...
A chorus of insults and mockery.
Lin Lang remained unfazed.
The reactions of the group members were entirely within his expectations.
These people clearly weren't hungry enough yet.
Or perhaps it was because they still held onto a glimmer of hope.
Believing this was just a natural disaster, thinking the authorities would soon send rescue, believing that society was still orderly…
In short.
They still didn't understand the significance of supplies at this moment.
The solution was simple.
Just wait a few more days.
A person can last about seven days without food or water.
But Lin Lang's supplies could easily last a year.
Who could outlast whom? So Lin Lang exited the group chat and opened a video app to pass the time.
"Are there any local boys who can feed the bunny? The bunny will definitely repay you..."
As soon as he entered, a seductive female internet celebrity was pitifully begging for supplies, generously showcasing her voluptuous figure for it.
This was something that usually required a membership to view! It seemed the reviewers were too hungry to care, as they hadn't taken her down.
"Look at how proper her attitude is."
Lin Lang couldn't help but sigh.
But—
[Wang Ruyan]
[Appearance: 5 points]
[Charging: 666 times]
[Loyalty: 5%]
[Return Multiplier: 0]
Now that's impressive! 666 times charging? Such a woman would definitely not return anything.
Lin Lang decisively swiped away.
After scrolling through videos for a while.
It was time for a meal.
"It's time to eat."
With a thought, a self-heating hot pot, a bottle of purified water, and a bottle of ice beer appeared on the computer desk.
Lin Lang took a photo and added a caption, calmly posting it in the owner group.
Lin Bulang: [Not very hungry today, just having something simple!]
[Image]
[PS: Taking in girls, providing food and shelter! Interested parties, please send a full-body photo without beauty filters.]
In the Happy Community Owner Group:
[???]
[Are you kidding me? You're eating what I would eat in three days?!]
[You bastard! Just because you have food, you think you're something special? Don't let me find out who you are!]
[Internet picture! Definitely an internet picture! Everyone, don't believe it! Let me go check it out first!]
...
Lin Lang did this.
Not to intentionally disgust them.
But to prove his strength and attract more "clients."
Before long.
He received several applications in the WeChat backend:
[One hundred bucks for that hot pot, you understand?]
[I'm the property manager Wang Lianda! You have until today to hand over all supplies to the property department, and I won't pursue you for hoarding supplies! Otherwise... ]
[Hey, how much food do you have left? Can you finish it all by yourself? I can help you eat!]
...
A picture stirred up quite a reaction in the group.
Aside from the crazies, some girls expressed their willingness to come over.
But their quality was not very high, and Lin Lang wasn't interested.
He had standards too.
He couldn't lower his standards just because it was the apocalypse.
And he didn't have the energy to do charity.
In the apocalypse, everyone was on edge; being able to protect oneself was already good enough.
At this moment, the food was ready.
(End of Chapter)