Chapter 5

The next day, I started stocking up on essentials.

Not knowing how long the extreme heat apocalypse would last, I bought items focusing on quantity rather than cost.

At the market, I purchased dozens of cattle, sheep, pigs, and chickens, asking the vendors to butcher and sort them. I also bought a batch of easy-to-raise rabbits and Chinese quail, planning to keep them in a small compartment on the third floor as fresh meat reserves. I stocked up on heat-resistant vegetable seeds and fertilizers in large quantities.

With more time on hand, I rushed to the wholesale supermarket. I got 400 pounds each of rice and flour and ordered 500 barrels of bottled water. Various seasonings were tossed into the shopping cart by the box.

I also bought a lot of instant rice and mini hot pots. In case cooking wasn't possible, these could still provide sustenance.

Considering there was still time before the apocalypse, I ordered dozens more boxes of snacks, drinks, and fruits, along with various daily necessities and kitchenware. I practically cleared out entire shelves.

The cashier was shocked at checkout, so I told him these were for donations. He then happily arranged for a vehicle to deliver my supplies back to the village.

After leaving the supermarket, I went to the local fish pond. I bought ten each of five easy-to-raise fish species, as well as some fry, planning to throw them into the fish tanks for breeding. Passing by a clothing store, I packed up lightweight quick-dry clothes and some winter clothes for unforeseen needs.

Lastly, I headed into a pharmacy, buying dozens of boxes of every type of medicine, especially those targeting heatstroke dehydration and mosquito bites.

Driving a seven-seater, it took me three trips to move everything back home.

After finishing all this, I opened my phone to check on Ethan's family.

Opening social media, I saw Ethan's close-up.

It was clear they were having a great time in Miami, staying at a luxury hotel that cost thousands a night and enjoying freshly caught seafood. Even their son received a full set of electronics from Chloe.

Watching the three of them so carefree, I couldn't help but smile with a sense of detachment.

Enjoy your last grand celebration.