Dimensional Store: Welcome to the Apocalypse Apartment - chapter 32

“Even if you say that, I have nothing new to teach you.

Stop bothering me if you have nothing better to do. I’m quite busy.”

The Scarred Woman unceremoniously picked up her payment, turned around, and pushed the door open to leave.

She walked alone into the yellow sand.

Her figure was slowly swallowed up.

Gu Huaiwei watched her departing back, feeling a heaviness in her heart.

Whether it was the Scarred Woman, Xiao Youqi, Qian Duoduo, or the white-haired old man… they all seemed to be wearing thick armor.

These customers from the Lower District had a kind of weathered exhaustion in their eyes.

The endless yellow sand formed invisible mountains, pressing down on their shoulders. They carried their own mountains, waiting for the day when they could no longer bear the weight, when the mountain would collapse, crushing them into dust and powder, ending their weary lives.

People from the Fifth District were completely different.

They were much more energetic.

These past few days, Gu Huaiwei had been moving the Lu Siblings around like potted plants.

At first, they tried to threaten and entice her with their District Chief father. Later, they tried every way to find out what power was backing her.

They were convinced that Gu Huaiwei had someone powerful behind her, which was why she dared to kidnap them so boldly.

But heaven knows, Gu Huaiwei really had no backing.

Behind her, there was only a super stingy boss who had never shown his face-Skinflint Zhou.

Lin She had already set up the livestream equipment.

Gu Huaiwei untied the Lu Siblings.

She helped them remove the signs hanging around their necks.

Gu Huaiwei clasped her hands, smiled, and said kindly, “Now, I’ll untie your ropes. Please stay calm, refrain from further violence, and cooperate with me to complete the upcoming livestream.”

The two didn’t speak, just glared at her.

Gu Huaiwei had to add fiercely, “If you don’t agree, I’ll hang you upside down at the door, force-feed you, and not let you use the bathroom.”

With their mouths gagged, the two could only nod.

After untying the ropes, Lu Hao spat out the towel from his mouth.

He straightened his wrinkled red Tang suit, stood up, looked down at Gu Huaiwei, and sneered, “If you don’t just kill us now, you’ll regret it.”

“Oh, don’t listen to my brother’s nonsense,” Lu Ziyi said, rubbing her wrists, red from being tied. “Always talking about killing-it’s too violent. We want to keep livestreaming, but our equipment broke…”

“No problem, I’ll provide the livestream equipment.”

Gu Huaiwei only needed the siblings to appear on camera to add authenticity to the livestream, letting people in the Fifth District witness that the Oasis Hotel really existed.

“Well then…” Lu Ziyi’s eyes darted around, and she extended her slender hand. “Give me my phone first, and then we can talk about what comes next.”

“Sure,” Gu Huaiwei agreed readily.

She retrieved the phone from the front desk drawer.

When she lit up the screen, there were more than thirty missed calls.

Gu Huaiwei tossed the phone back to them.

The phone traced a perfect arc through the air and was caught steadily by Lu Ziyi.

Gu Huaiwei teased, “You might be in for a scolding.” After all, the contact was labeled “Dad.”

“No one’s ever dared to scold…” Lu Ziyi lowered her head and glanced at the screen. Her long, fox-like eyes widened instantly.

Her District Chief father, who rarely contacted her, had called her more than thirty times.

What on earth had happened?
Has the sky fallen in the Fifth District? Is her District Chief father going to retire early?

Lu Hao looked at his phone, his expression grave. “Sis, let me call Dad back first.”

“Go ahead.”

Lu Ziyi stayed behind to discuss the livestream with Gu Huaiwei.

She clapped her hands. “Let’s talk about something beneficial to both sides.

If you’re willing to admit on camera that we’ve already given you one hundred thousand Gold Coins, we’ll tell everyone that everything shown in your photos is real.

At the end of the livestream, we can have a friendly hug and turn hostility into friendship.”

Lu Ziyi didn’t want to be known as a sore loser, nor did she truly want to hand over one hundred thousand Gold Coins.

Although losing the bet was embarrassing, being generous and spending lavishly was far more fitting for their noble status from the Fifth District than refusing to pay up.

“The car you parked at the entrance is nice. Give me one, and the deal is done.” As soon as Gu Huaiwei spoke, she was cutting into Lu Ziyi’s heart.

Lu Ziyi’s gaze turned cold. “You really know how to ask for the moon!”

Wasteland Armored Vehicles were extremely expensive, not something just anyone could afford.

Of the five vehicles they drove over, three were rented.

Only two belonged to them.

If it weren’t for the need to look impressive on camera, Lu Ziyi wouldn’t have brought them out at all.

Gu Huaiwei’s smile deepened. “I’m not picky. Any one of them will do.”

If she could get a vehicle from them, she’d save the five million base purchase fee in the Real World, plus countless modification costs-a great deal.

Lu Ziyi didn’t want to give up any of them!

At that moment, Lu Hao finished his call and returned, his expression still grave.

“I agree to your terms!”

Lu Hao’s words were shocking.

“Brother, you must’ve been tied up too many times-your brain’s not getting enough blood if you’re saying such nonsense.” Lu Ziyi’s beautiful face twisted slightly, her eyes unable to hide her anger. “You can’t make this decision alone.”

Lu Hao looked at Gu Huaiwei with a dark expression, his jaw clenched, a hint of resentment in his eyes. “We’ll give you the Saber-Toothed Shark and cooperate with your livestream.

But I have an additional request: you must come back to the Fifth District with me and meet someone.”

“Huh?”

Not only was Gu Huaiwei stunned, Lu Ziyi was also taken aback.

Lu Ziyi walked over to her brother and asked in a low voice, “Is this Dad’s idea?”

Lu Hao nodded with restraint, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white, clearly holding back a fire he couldn’t release.

He couldn’t understand why his father wanted to meet such a mysterious woman.

Who exactly was this female shop assistant?

Gu Huaiwei really wanted to roll her eyes at him. “Big brother, even wild ideas should have their limits.

I’m running a shop here. How could I possibly travel so far?

Besides, once I step outside the hotel, my life is no longer protected by the hotel robots.

The Fifth District is your turf. If I go there, I’d basically be putting my life in your hands.

Gu Huaiwei did like adventure, but she wasn’t reckless.

She couldn’t agree to this request.

“Dad wants to meet you in person.” Lu Hao paused, a complicated look flashing in his eyes. “Dad also said, as long as you’re willing to meet, you can name any condition. As long as we can afford it, we’ll give it to you!”