Chapter 4, Second-Hand Preparation, Accumulate Grain in Abundance

This construction team can be considered an old connection of Chen Xin, and the foreman has a fairly reliable relationship with Chen Xin. The quality of the project has left Chen Xin very satisfied

This is also a common practice among various countries to excavate air raid shelters, utilizing mountains as cover, which can effectively reduce the amount of construction required while also providing sufficient protection for the shelters

Nevertheless, even so, the entire project of constructing the container house along with the shelter consumed all of Chen Xin's savings

Compared to traditional reinforced concrete, this container-style building can be prefabricated in the factory and only requires installation on-site, which offers significant advantages in construction speed, and it is also considered to be cost-effective.

However, the amount of drinking water he could store was relatively limited. Even though large water tanks and sewage treatment cycles were designed in the shelter, considering that humanity would face a prolonged extreme cold night lasting up to one hundred years, he still felt immense pressure for survival.

However, given that the situation has reached this point, he can only do his utmost to collect bottled drinking water that can be stored, as every little bit counts

Looking at the two beautiful girls in the photo sent by the girl, who usually have little in common with Chen Xin, he almost nodded in agreement

Although it is true that bottled tap water is certainly not as durable as bottled purified water and there are some issues regarding its consumption, under extreme conditions, one might even have to drink urine or extract water from feces, so what does a little impure tap water matter?

It is not difficult to excavate an underground shelter that is spacious enough for habitation and capable of withstanding natural disasters, provided that there is assistance from construction machinery. Moreover, the project is being undertaken by a relatively professional engineering team. With the use of a small excavator, the shelter was quickly completed, and Chen Xin also transported all the supplies he had stockpiled into it

Considering that a meteorite impact would result in extreme heat and cold, Chen Xin is very eager to excavate the shelter deeply, ideally to a depth of fifty to sixty meters, similar to a subway station.

Fortunately, Chen Xin had previously joined a small group formed by a community of outdoor sports enthusiasts. After the news of the meteorite impact spread, the members of the group began to utilize their respective resources for self-rescue, with many, like Chen Xin, preparing to dig their own shelters

Chen Xin took several photos of the completed shelter and shared them in a small survival group chat with friends, instantly earning a wave of envious glances. Being able to prepare such a well-equipped shelter before the disaster strikes significantly enhances Chen Xin's chances of survival when the apocalypse arrives

However, after moving into this finally completed shelter, the sense of security that arose naturally made Chen Xin feel that it was worth the investment

After all, according to his estimation, following the onset of the disaster, there would be a massive die-off of flora and fauna, and the sources of food would likely be limited to a few species such as mice, cockroaches, and mushrooms, which would persist even in the absence of humanity. These resources for storage are his only guarantee of survival

The group members suggested using empty bottled water containers to store tap water for reserves, allowing Chen Xin to accumulate a significant amount of fresh water resources.

After all, who would want to hide in a cave and nibble on mushrooms when they can live in the sunlight

The Yan country will completely clear out all the air raid shelters that were dug in previous years, and will carry out repairs and maintenance in the shortest possible time. Furthermore, upgrades and expansions will be conducted in the following period to ensure that those taking refuge inside have a greater chance of survival

In addition to possessing excellent thermal insulation properties, various living facilities are also fully equipped, allowing Chen Xin to live comfortably and warmly even in high temperatures and extreme cold.

At the same time, the underground rail transit systems in major cities are also being rapidly transformed, with the activation of backup lines, the expansion and reconstruction of subway stations, and the connectivity of underground transportation networks

However, Chen Xin ultimately held back. After all, although the conditions here are quite good, the supplies he has hoarded are barely sufficient for his own use. Bringing in two more girls, while not impossible, would undoubtedly greatly reduce his chances of survival

As for the living conditions, Chen Xin's shelter is not just a simple hole in the ground, but rather a set of container homes that have been buried after digging a sufficiently large pit, and these containers are all specially customized

A series of tasks are being carried out in full swing. Under the circumstances of the national implementation of a curfew and a series of stringent controls, although the news of the meteorite striking the blue planet has spread widely, the overall social situation remains relatively stable

However, despite having made all possible preparations, when the time came, Chen Xin still hoped that all his preparations would be unnecessary, sincerely wishing that all countries could resolve this crisis.

At this time, everyone is scrambling to purchase supplies, bottled drinking water and emergency food have become the most sought-after items, and all supply channels are unable to meet demand. Chen Xin finds it extremely difficult to restock even a little more.

As for greenhouse cultivation, it can indeed provide some food, but maintaining a greenhouse requires a significant amount of resources. For Chen Xin, he is uncertain how long the resources he has stored can sustain the operation of the greenhouse

Therefore, minimizing consumption as much as possible to support post-disaster reconstruction after the environment stabilizes is the key to his survival in this disaster

At least Chen Xin's refuge was successfully excavated, and he was able to stockpile enough emergency food for himself to last at least two years due to his timely foresight

However, for Chen Xin alone, such a vast area is more than sufficient in the face of the impending apocalypse

There are even girls in the group who privately message asking if Chen Xin is in need of a girlfriend. As long as Chen Xin nods in agreement for her to move in, it would suffice. Moreover, if Chen Xin feels that one is not enough, she can even bring along a friend.

Chen Xin's shelter is not particularly large, totaling less than 300 square meters. Moreover, this area must be reduced by the space allocated for the garage, the water tank for storing fresh water, the fuel tank, and various other related equipment and supplies, as well as a greenhouse designated for post-disaster food cultivation. Consequently, the usable living area amounts to only about 30 to 40 square meters.

However, this is somewhat unrealistic. The engineering team can indeed accomplish it, but both the time required and the amount of construction are too great. Therefore, the method adopted by Chen Xin is to excavate a sloping passage downward at the base of the mountain near his home, and then to dig a sufficiently large shelter based on this passage.

The city where Chen Xin resides is located along the Dongting Lake in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, with a relatively low population density. Due to some personal reasons, he does not live in the city but instead resides alone in the suburbs. His residence is near the mountains and forests, making it quite convenient for activities such as digging a hole.

In fact, the technology for container homes has become very mature, and even during the outbreak of the disease at the beginning of the year, the hospitals that were urgently constructed by the state were built using this type of container architecture