Chapter 6: Creating the Ultimate Safe House

A smile appeared on Chen Xiong’s face.

“That’s good. Our interest is 4%. You borrow 5 million, and when you repay, you have to return 7 million. So, you must first give me an IOU for 7 million.”

“Also, you need to have collateral of sufficient value. A house, factory, car, anything will do.”

Zhang Yi pretended to hesitate for a moment, then gritted his teeth and took out the property deed from his belongings. It was the one he used for a bank loan, so it happened to be with him.

“This house is worth over 5 million. I’ll mortgage it to your head office. I also have a Mercedes worth 300,000. If I can’t repay, you can take that too.”

Chen Xiong, seeing such a straightforward client for the first time, quickly took the property deed and gave it a look. After confirming the information about Zhang Yi’s house, he felt even more satisfied. According to current market prices, the house could easily sell for at least 5.5 million!

Adding the car on top of that, this deal could never go wrong for them.

Still, Chen Xiong put on a somewhat dissatisfied expression.

“Mr. Zhang, your house is worth at most four to five million. But you want to borrow 5 million from me — that’s a bit of a loss for me!”

Zhang Yi, looking shocked, spoke excitedly, “Boss Chen, you must help me! I’m really in urgent need of money right now.”

“If you can transfer the money today, I’ll settle for 4.5 million!”

Chen Xiong exchanged a glance with Hu Minghua, both of their eyes gleaming with amusement. They were running a business of taking advantage of others in distress. The more desperate the borrower, the more ruthlessly they could squeeze them.

“No, no, this deal really isn’t worth it.”

After some negotiation, they finally settled on 4 million. Zhang Yi insisted the money be transferred to his account today.

Although the loan company was unscrupulous, their efficiency was undeniably high. Perhaps that was the only advantage they had over banks.

Once the contract was signed, Zhang Yi soon received 4 million in cash in his account. He chuckled inwardly. For Chen Xiong, this money was like throwing meat buns to a dog—gone without return.

Hmm... why did that sound like an insult to himself?

Zhang Yi cheerfully pocketed the money and left.

After he left, laughter rang out loudly in the office from Chen Xiong and Hu Minghua.

“Hahaha! This business is really easy. That fool just took 4 million and left.”

Chen Xiong boasted, “We’ll make at least two to three million from this deal. No worries about this month’s performance!”

Hu Minghua leaned against the desk and smiled, “Boss, he signed the contract so quickly. Could there be something wrong with that house?”

Chen Xiong held the property deed with a squint and said with a smile, “The deed is real, no problem there. As long as the house is his, he can’t run away!”

With the property deed and the hefty 7 million IOU in their hands, they would naturally have ways to get that house eventually.

Not only that, they had other means to squeeze Zhang Yi dry.

Chen Xiong narrowed his eyes, elegantly sipping his coffee.

“If worst comes to worst, we can contact some overseas organizations to see if there are any valuable parts of him to sell off.”

“We never do business at a loss!”

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Zhang Yi happily left the loan company. He glanced back at the office building with a faint sneer at the corner of his mouth.

“They’re all good people! Giving me money for free.”

From now on, Zhang Yi would have no further contact with Chen Xiong and Hu Minghua.

In fact, it was highly likely they would all perish in the deadly cold wave a month later.

Zhang Yi now held around 9 million in funds, more than enough to execute his plan.

After all, he could now pay deposits for any goods he needed to purchase.

This 9 million translated into tens of millions in buying power!

There was no need to gather more money; otherwise, Zhang Yi wouldn’t hesitate to exploit various online loan platforms.

He drove his car to the renowned Zhanlong Security Company in Tianhai City.

Zhanlong was one of the largest security firms in China, specializing in providing protection for tycoons and celebrities.

Sometimes, even certain high-ranking officials would request their services.

Zhang Yi sought them out because in his previous life, he had heard that Zhanlong had built a top-tier security house worth a billion dollars for the richest heir in Jiangnan Province!

That family was a real estate dynasty, and they managed to live comfortably even during the apocalypse.

Zhanlong’s security house had played a crucial role.

Upon arriving, Zhang Yi explained his purpose at the front desk.

Soon, someone from the business department invited him into a lounge.

A female receptionist served Zhang Yi freshly brewed coffee.

Before long, a burly man with a crew cut entered. He wore a black suit, exuding the aura of a well-dressed enforcer, as if the clothes might burst at the seams.

Yet, such a figure inspired confidence in clients.

“Hello, sir. I’m Wu Huairen, manager of the business department. How can we assist you today?”

Wu Huairen sat beside Zhang Yi and asked.

Zhang Yi took a sip of coffee and said, “I need you to build me a safe house.”

“One that can withstand the apocalypse at the highest security level.”

Wu Huairen’s expression immediately turned serious.

If anyone else heard this, they might laugh — no one believed in such an apocalypse.

But for Zhanlong, this was no joke.

The wealthiest and most powerful people in the world were often the most afraid of death.

Long ago, some foreign billionaires had spent hundreds of millions building doomsday shelters.

Over the years, many wealthy individuals worldwide began to follow suit.

Some genuinely feared massive natural disasters.

Others simply had too many enemies and wanted extra safety.

Zhanlong’s doomsday safe houses naturally emerged to meet this demand.

Upon hearing Zhang Yi’s request, Wu Huairen became courteous.

Deals like this were rare each year.

“Mr. Zhang, Zhanlong is a world-class security company. We can definitely meet your requirements.”

Zhang Yi immediately asked, “If I want you to renovate an entire house at the 24th-floor height, can you do that?”

Wu Huairen looked a bit puzzled. Usually, these safe houses were standalone villas or underground shelters.

Few tycoons chose to build safe houses inside apartments.

But since the client requested it, their company would comply.

Wu Huairen smiled confidently, “No problem at all! Zhanlong is a top-tier security firm.”

“With our technology, we can absolutely fulfill that request.”

Hearing this, Zhang Yi formed a plan. Since that was the case, he would transform his own home into a safe house!

He chose to stay so he could witness those who harmed him meet their end.

Wu Huairen pulled out a tablet and handed it to Zhang Yi.

“Our services are all customized. You can select what you need here, with corresponding prices.”

In this age of information, communication was convenient.

Zhang Yi took the tablet and began carefully selecting services.

No doubt, professional companies were professional.

As long as you had the money, Zhanlong could meet almost any demand.

Including building safe houses 100 meters underground or even underwater.

However, such projects would take too long for Zhang Yi — he only had one month.