Chapter 138: Fishing or Surrender?


    Xu Hao''s words immediately triggered Zhang Yi''s memories from over a decade ago.


    In the 2030s, sci-fi movies suddenly gained worldwide poprity, with apocalyptic films being the hottest genre. This trend supposedly started with the Chinese film series "The Wandering Earth."


    Those years saw a surge in apocalyptic films dominating box office charts annually. The influence of these movies led some people, including the world''s top billionaires, to start building shelters.


    At the time, most people saw this as a joke. Few genuinely believed the apocalypse woulde.


    Zhang Yi remembered a particr event that stayed on the trending topics list for months and became a popr meme.


    The story involved Wang Siming, the son of the richest man in Jiangnan, who spent $1 billion to build a shelter imed to be indestructible. Incidentally, this shelter was built by the War Dragon Security Company, which Zhang Yiter sought out for rted reasons.


    However, there was no follow-up on that shelter afterwards. Gossip was rampant, but people generally dismissed it as a rich kid''s whimsy.


    Zhang Yi quickly recollected these past events and looked seriously at Xu Hao."Do you know where that shelter is?" he asked.


    If such a $1 billion super shelter existed, it would undoubtedly be one of the safest ces in the world. Its safety, interior space, and facilities would be far superior to the shelter Zhang Yi built for 8 million yuan. It was a true apocalypse fortress, even capable of withstanding H-bombs, which piqued Zhang Yi''s curiosity.


    Xu Hao looked around cautiously and said, "There are too many eyes here. Let''s talk back at your ce."


    Zhang Yi nodded and had Xu Hao lead the way. Xu Haoplied, demonstrating his sincerity by walking ahead obediently.


    They returned to Building 25 and went to Zhang Yi''s room on the eighth floor. Zhang Yi closed the door behind them, leaned against the wall, and crossed his arms.


    "Now there’s no one here. Tell me everything," Zhang Yimanded.


    Xu Hao didn''t hesitate. He knew Zhang Yi''s personality and dared not waste time.


    "That shelter is actually Yunque Manor 101!" Xu Hao revealed.


    "Yunque Manor 101?" Zhang Yi repeated the name, recognizing it immediately.


    Yunque Manor was one of the most expensive vi districts in Tianhai City. Thend was so valuable that even calling it "worth its weight in gold" was an understatement. The cheapest vi there cost over 100 million yuan. The residents were all extraordinarily wealthy.


    Yunque Manor 101 was Wang Siming''s vi, rumored to be worth 250 million yuan. After his father passed away, Wang Siming inherited billions. Though he indulged in luxury and wasn’t adept at business, causing him to drop off the rich list, he was still known as the "First Prince of China" due to his extravagant lifestyle over the past decade.


    Rumors imed he had affairs with over 80% of China''s top actresses and had dated tens of thousands of women.


    Zhang Yi eyed Xu Hao with a yful smile.


    "Why are you telling me this?" he asked skeptically.


    Xu Hao quickly exined, "I want to follow you. Just let me be your subordinate, and I''ll help you take over that shelter!"


    Zhang Yi narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the man before him. A billion-dor super shelter was incredibly enticing to Zhang Yi. He was almost done with his business at the Yue Lumunity, having eliminated most threats. Some people outside likely knew he had arge stockpile of supplies. Moving to a better shelter and keeping a low profile would be wise.


    However, could he trust Xu Hao?


    Zhang Yi sneered, "You think I''m an idiot? Why would you tell me about such a valuable ce?"


    Xu Hao hurriedly rified, "I know where it is, but Wang Siming currently controls it. I can''t take it by myself, so I need your help."


    "That''s why I''m asking to follow you. As long as you provide for me, I''ll do everything I can to help you."


    Zhang Yi''s face remained impassive. "If it’s such a top-tier shelter, it won''t be easy to conquer."


    "Besides, we have no rtionship. You suddenly offering such a gift makes me suspicious. Do you think I''ll believe in free lunches?"


    Xu Hao saw Zhang Yi’s caution and knew he had to convince him further. He revealed more crucial information, "I not only know the location but have been inside. I understand theyout well."


    "Previously, Wang Siming and I were still in contact. He heard about you and nned to lure you there to steal your supplies and snowmobile."


    Zhang Yi''s eyes shed with killing intent. Xu Hao panicked and exined, "But I refused him! I wouldn''t dare plot against you!"


    Zhang Yi coldly remarked, "Perhaps you''re still trying to fish for information now."


    With that, Zhang Yi pressed his handgun to Xu Hao’s forehead.


    "I could shoot you right now," he threatened.


    Xu Hao trembled, his legs nearly giving out. "Don’t kill me! I swear, I’m telling the truth! Please, believe me!"


    A gunshot rang out.