Dimensional Store: Welcome to the Apocalypse Apartment - chapter 64

Through chatting with the Mechanical Arm Girl, Gu Huaiwei learned that the Mechanical Arm Girl had once received kindness from her sister, and had followed her to establish the Black Spiral Research Institute together.

This place was just one of the planes managed by her sister.

It was inevitable that her sister would leave.

Before leaving, her sister gave up her position as the leader of the Black Spiral Research Institute, cashed out a large sum of Gold Coin from the institute, and left this plane.

That large sum of Gold Coin corresponded exactly to the amount in her sister’s private account.

After her sister left, the Mechanical Arm Girl became disheartened.

The power struggle within the Black Spiral Research Institute reached a fever pitch.

The Mechanical Arm Girl had no interest in power, so she left the Upper District and came to the Black Tower Fortress, becoming the Fortress Lord’s personal guard.

She chose the Black Tower Fortress because Gu Changge had once been here and had cut off the Mechanical Arm Girl’s arm that had been contaminated by radiation.

They depended on each other and lived here for a period of time.

Gu Huaiwei asked the Mechanical Arm Girl to keep today’s conversation confidential.

The Mechanical Arm Girl agreed. Leaning against the cold wall, she lowered her eyelids slightly and asked in a low voice, “Can you promise me one thing?”

Gu Huaiwei looked at her quietly. “Go ahead.”

The Mechanical Arm Girl hesitated, but finally made up her mind, seeking a fleeting comfort: “Could you… put on the glasses and hug me?”

Gu Huaiwei couldn’t play the role of a gentle, understanding big sister; she found it unbearably cheesy.

“Can’t you?” A trace of disappointment flashed in the Mechanical Arm Girl’s eyes. “When we parted, I forgot to hug Sister Changge. I only said goodbye. I’ve always felt regret about that.”

“Fine, I’ll pretend to be my sister. Close your eyes and imagine it yourself.”

Gu Huaiwei complained wildly in her heart-this isn’t how stand-in literature is supposed to work!

But wanting to get it over with quickly, she said nothing more, silently put on the glasses, stepped forward, and, throwing caution to the wind, reached out and hugged the Mechanical Arm Girl.

She felt the Mechanical Arm Girl’s body stiffen slightly, then slowly let down her guard, reaching out to return the gentle embrace.

Silence spread between them, and even the sound of the wind seemed distant.

Gu Huaiwei was dying of embarrassment; every second was torture.

Although she was a sister fanatic, she really didn’t want to imitate her own sister.

What should she say now?

What would her sister say at a time like this?

Her sister would probably say: Even if you’re alone, live well. I’ll always wish you happiness.

But what Gu Huaiwei actually wanted to say was: Do you want my sister’s signed photo? One hundred Gold Coin each, no bargaining.

Gu Huaiwei’s mind wandered aimlessly.

After a moment, a tear silently slid from the corner of the Mechanical Arm Girl’s eye, traced down her cheek, and evaporated quickly in the air.

“Are you crying?” Gu Huaiwei sensed her emotional shift and frowned slightly. “Oh my god, don’t cry. My sister is just missing, not dead.”

The Mechanical Arm Girl let go, looked at Gu Huaiwei’s awkward expression, and chuckled softly-a smile tinged with helplessness and relief. “As expected, there are no two identical leaves in the world.”

Likewise, there are no two identical people.

Even twin sisters are different.

Gu Huaiwei was really not good at comforting people.

She was pragmatic, not skilled at providing emotional value.

“You don’t need to be so sad. I’m looking for my sister right now. If I find her, I’ll mention you to her.” Gu Huaiwei patted the Mechanical Arm Girl’s shoulder, thinking that as long as someone isn’t dead, there’s always hope for reunion.

“Really?”

“Of course.” Gu Huaiwei snapped her fingers, instantly sweeping away the previous melancholy. “I’m a woman of action. Just wait for my good news.”
Karl returned fully loaded.

The previously emptied boxes were now refilled with the most advanced firearms and ammunition.

And the money from selling the guns had been completely spent by Karl.

He only kept enough for the return ticket.

Gu Huaiwei brought the three newcomers back to the Oasis Hotel.

Li Niang’s reaction was the most direct-her eyes widened almost instantly. In this Contaminated Zone filled with radiation and yellow sand, she had never seen a place so clean, tidy, and with such fresh air.

“Is this the hotel you mentioned?” Li Niang’s mouth was a little dry.

“Yes, this is where you’ll be working from now on.” Gu Huaiwei walked to the front desk, clicked on the computer, and opened a vacant Triple Room for the three of them.

Qian Xia looked around with curiosity, then stammered, “Mama, mama, so… so pretty.”

Li Niang couldn’t help but reach out and touch the wall, confirming she wasn’t dreaming, and murmured softly, “Is this the legendary pure land?”

By contrast, Bai Niao was much more cautious.

His gaze wandered around the room. Though equally stunned by the sight, his wariness made him tense up, keeping his emotions off his face.

The environment here was even better than the Upper District.

Fresh air, no radiation pollution.

When Bai Niao was still at Black Spiral Research, he had once taken advantage of a data analyst leaving their computer to log into their account and search for information about the outside world online.

During that time, the Oasis Hotel was trending because of a live broadcast event, and discussion posts flooded the internet.

He clicked on one of the hottest threads and had seen Gu Huaiwei there.

Bai Niao knew the Oasis Hotel was impressive, but seeing it with his own eyes was still shocking.

Gu Huaiwei glanced at the three people mesmerized by the scene and smiled, “Here, you can take off your Protective Suit.”

Then she led the three newcomers into the Triple Room.

The room was clean and tidy, with a faint scent of soap in the air.

Gu Huaiwei took three sets of brand-new clothes from the cabinet and handed them over, saying, “Go wash up and change into clean clothes.”

Li Niang wiped her hands and carefully accepted the clothes, her eyes full of gratitude.

Qian Xia wanted to reach out and touch the new clothes, but her hands were dirty and she was afraid of soiling the beautiful garments.

Gu Huaiwei didn’t say much more. After explaining how to use the bathroom, she turned and left.

As soon as she left, Li Niang and Qian Xia buried their heads in the bathtub, frantically drinking the bathwater.

Bai Niao’s right eyelid twitched. For some reason, ever since entering the hotel, he had a bad feeling.

Gu Huaiwei left the room and walked down the corridor.

It had been three days since she left the hotel.

She had promised Lin She that he could eat as much meat from the warehouse as he wanted.

However, looking at the freezer, with not a single piece of meat left but the vegetables untouched, Gu Huaiwei still felt her blood pressure rising.

She’d only been gone three days, and Lin She had cleaned out all the meat in the warehouse.

He really didn’t hold back-didn’t leave her any at all.

Eating so much, wasn’t he afraid of turning into a pig?

Lin She was slouched on the sofa in the tea lounge. Hearing the door, he turned his head expressionlessly, his dark green eyes looking at Gu Huaiwei.

“You’re back.” Lin She’s voice was as hoarse as ever. “What’s with those three upstairs? Am I not enough to help you on my own?”