Chapter 9: Planning

Then let's choose option two, where can we hire people in this field? After pondering for a moment, Jiang Chen made his choice with great seriousness

Indeed, rice has become a luxury in this era, and even the CNC tower farms in the Sixth District do not produce much rice. Most people still rely on nutritional supplements as their staple food, occasionally enjoying some cooked dishes as a way to savor life

Understood. Sun Jiao waved her hand dismissively, saying, "I have offended quite a few people already; a mere mercenary group is nothing. If it weren't for my concern for you, I could leave without anyone stopping me."

She touched her flat abdomen and glanced at the already empty rice cooker, and Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise.

The holographic computer, although not as reliable as the wrist-mounted computer, boasts significantly higher performance. I said... ignorance should have its limits, shouldn't it? Sun Jiao shot him another glare, then adjusted her somewhat sore arm and continued to lie down.

"Do you want me to go out and prepare first?" Sun Jiao sighed, stretching her slender arms as she yawned

"Well, it is also good to act separately. Just be a bit more discreet when you leave," Jiang Chen advised cautiously

"You have a point there," Jiang Chen said, stroking his chin. "I have a feeling that they will choose to act when we leave the base, or follow us in search of weaknesses."

Do you have any plans?" Jiang Chen asked after a moment of contemplation.

I fear that this item alone has already surpassed the value of all the gold in Wanghai City

A small bag of rice was taken from the storage space, washed, and then poured into the rice cooker, along with a certain amount of water. In less than half an hour, the white rice that made Sun Jiao's eyes shine was ready.

I had originally intended to prepare a bit more, planning to save the leftovers for tomorrow's breakfast, but you ended up finishing it all," Jiang Chen said with a smile as he watched Sun Jiao rubbing her belly.

This is the map. If we want to get the gold inside, we need to enter from here, then pass through the security passage, from here... I said, are you even listening to me?" Sun Jiao shot a displeased glance at Jiang Chen.

What kind of place is Liuding Town, as I always hear you mention it? Upon hearing Sun Jiao's explanation, Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a bit curious about what exactly Liuding Town is.

Sun Jiao's face flushed red as she shot a fierce glare at Jiang Chen, "What, are you scared?"

However, Jiang Chen is clearly the type of nouveau riche.

"Bohai," a carrier." Regardless of Jiang Chen's surprised expression, Sun Jiao playfully winked and continued, "So, my boss, shouldn't you make a choice now?"

It is said to be a matter of handling, but in reality, it is not a big deal, after all, this is not a civilized society

Sun Jiao simply called the cleaner using the intercom next to the door, explaining that there had been an encounter with an assassin and so on. Shortly after, a few individuals arrived to remove the bodies from the floor. Before leaving, the cleaner made sure to spray a blood dissolver on the carpet in the living room to eliminate the disgusting stains. Subsequently, the lobby manager also came in person to apologize to the two for the presence of a stalker who had infiltrated the hotel.

In the apocalypse, death is a common occurrence

"... ... Alright, but what exactly is a dangerous species?" Jiang Chen silently glanced at Sun Jiao's nape, sighed in acknowledgment of his own ignorance, and leaned beside Sun Jiao, staring at the computer screen as he asked.

"This is fine, the slums of Block 6, where those who cannot fight live." Sun Jiao pouted angrily at the window, turned off the holographic computer, and lazily lay down on the bed. "By the way, are you really not worried about the Gray Gu Mercenary Corps? Although they are active in the Songjiang area, we have indeed killed their people... Moreover, in their eyes, you are just a fat sheep."

Lazily lying on the bed, Sun Jiao's fingers tapped on the screen of the holographic computer, and a three-dimensional image drawn with green lines appeared.

Sure, you're even worse than me... Then you can go to the talent market by yourself tomorrow, it's right at the main entrance of the slum. The commission is usually 1 Yajing, and they will help you find someone satisfactory.

You little sprite ... ... Tomorrow you have important matters to attend to, go to sleep quickly

A great battle has just taken place

However, Jiang Chen still managed to control himself while discussing serious matters

The lobby manager seems to have dealt with such situations before and acts with considerable proficiency

This is a product that would only appear in science fiction movies, and to his surprise, Jiang Chen could hardly believe his eyes upon seeing it in reality

If this continues every day, Jiang Chen's body really might not be able to handle it

The physical component is approximately the size of a pen, and the square light curtain projected from the side forms the screen, with a three-dimensional image created by holographic projection suspended above the screen

Jiang Chen no longer hesitated to conjure items out of thin air in front of Sun Jiao, and Sun Jiao did not inquire further. Jiang Chen could tell that she was very curious, and he was also very grateful that she did not press him for answers. Jiang Chen believed that one day he would reveal all his secrets to her, but not now. This was because he himself could not clearly explain the miracles that had happened to him; being vague would only lead her to form unnecessary misunderstandings.

Upon hearing Jiang Chen's plan, Sun Jiao's eyes lit up

Alright

Although it is not sweet talk, Miss Sun Jiao appears to be quite satisfied. One can see that this "formidable" mature woman has a hint of a joyful smile at the corner of her mouth

Liu Ding Town, where the most comprehensive map database is located, is said to have data downloaded from satellites shortly before the war, so there should be no issues.

Of course, it is difficult to realize its value in the present world. I fear that once Jiang Chen brings it out, the interested relevant departments will come knocking at his door to discuss matters related to how to contribute to the nation.

"How could I possibly do something like that?" Sun Jiao chuckled and said, "In this apocalyptic world, having good marksmanship is sufficient for survival. However, there are quite a few talents like that, and their living conditions are often not very good. Hiring one wouldn't cost much either"

I can assure you that if I wanted to leave, no one would be able to stop me... Jiang Chen silently mocked in his heart

Even during the day, zombies cannot be said to be completely devoid of aggression. If provoked strongly, those zombies will still launch an attack

I said, "... where exactly did you get this information from? Is it reliable?" Jiang Chen gazed at the clear and concise route displayed on the holographic map, feeling a slight stir of emotion.

Dead claws appear in various places; generally speaking, they prefer to reside near the epicenter of nuclear explosions, although they occasionally wander around. I am not entirely sure whether they exist or not, but even in their absence, areas with a high density of zombies typically have other mutated creatures present. For mutated beings, zombies certainly fall within the category of food.

Calming his mind, Jiang Chen gazed at the image of the dead claw on the screen and asked

Is this thing found near the commercial bank building

After pouring the canned food onto a plate, place it in the microwave for heating. When a plate of steaming hot dishes is set on the dining table, this not-so-abundant luxurious dinner begins

"Plan One is too dangerous; the noise generated by blowing up the vault will undoubtedly be significant. If we attract all the zombies from the entire street, there is no way we can escape.

"Do not worry, no matter how much you eat, I can still afford it," Jiang Chen shook his head

The commercial bank building in Qingpu is located in a bustling area, where both the density of zombies and the level of radiation are extremely high. Moreover, there are dangerous species lurking about

With a casual press of the switch for the bedside pendant light, the warm glow in the bedroom dimmed. The night was already deep, and through the window's coated bulletproof glass, the pedestrians on the street were no longer visible

The reason it is not very abundant is that Jiang Chen is truly fed up with canned food

"Oh, are you going to sleep right away?" Sun Jiao turned over, hugging the blanket to her chest, looking at Jiang Chen with a smile that was not quite a smile.

Looking at Sun Jiao's flat abdomen, Jiang Chen simply could not understand where those five large bowls of rice had been stored.

Because this apartment does not have a kitchen, it is only equipped with a microwave for heating and a dusty rice cooker in the dining room. Although wealthy individuals living in such places generally do not choose to prepare their own food, it cannot be ruled out that particularly affluent tycoons have a habit of using luxury items such as rice.

For example, the guy named Rou Shan I encountered this morning, and also this one. Sun Jiao's finger glided across the screen, revealing a creature that bore a striking resemblance to the alien from the movie, "Dead Claw," with an energy index of 60 to 70. It is extremely agile and possesses a keen sense of smell, with its entire body covered in high-density keratin armor, making it difficult for conventional kinetic bullets to inflict substantial damage. In short, it is better to run when encountering such a creature... although generally speaking, it is also quite difficult to escape.

"Help me tidy up a bit, will you?" Jiang Chen rolled his eyes at Sun Jiao and stood up while holding the plate

The faint fragrance of jasmine wafted around Jiang Chen's nose, as Sun Jiao, having used the shower gel and shampoo brought from the modern world, exuded an especially alluring scent at this moment

The term luxury is used because of the presence of dishes such as curry chicken pieces, Mapo tofu, and bamboo shoots with shredded pork... In short, it was the first time Miss Sun Jiao had seen a table set with dishes whose names she could not recall.

What is this...?" After swallowing, Jiang Chen looked at the high-tech product in Sun Jiao's hand

After a most undignified display of gluttony, this lavish dinner came to an end

Certainly, at present there are two options. The first is to directly infiltrate the underground vault through this route and then place explosives for detonation. The second is to proceed along this route to the control room, hack into the main server to obtain access rights, and then open the vault's combination lock through the normal procedure to gain entry.

After declining the compensation dinner proposed by the lobby manager (a steak made from mutated beef), the lobby manager turned and left. The so-called compensation was merely a gesture of courtesy; very few people who can afford to stay at such a hotel would care about having a meal of meat.

It seems that the genetic agent has not only enhanced his muscles but also strengthened his stomach band. His appetite is at least more than twice the usual amount. Thus, it appears that Sun Jiao's large appetite is not solely due to her being a foodie

This is also my thought. Although the number of zombies on the entire street is somewhat exaggerated, the zombies from the whole building will definitely swarm over. Sun Jiao shrugged indifferently.

By means of hacking? Would you hack into the host?

"As such, we can do it this way..."