Chu Jiangyue died, and Chu Jiangyue lived again.
She stood in the dormitory, quickly glancing at the time on her phone.
She had returned to March 23, 2506, with less than 24 hours before the zombie outbreak.
After the apocalypse began, she had risked her life to protect her best friend and roommate, Jiang Zhenzhen, but in the end, she was pushed into a horde of zombies and was devoured until not even bones were left!
Chu Jiangyue clenched her fists, but there was no time now, she couldn't wait for Jiang Zhenzhen to come back and settle the score.
[Zzz... Doomsday Hotel creation complete, searching for host... Suitable host found, binding in progress 1%...2%...10%... Binding successful!]
Chu Jiangyue saw a white Nine-tailed Fox appear in front of her, and along with it, a virtual screen.
What the hell is this?
"Hello host, I am the Doomsday Hotel System's Spiritual Leader, code 001."
Chu Jiangyue saw Little Fox's mouth move a bit, and a childish voice sounded in her mind.
Doomsday Hotel System?
Although Chu Jiangyue was always busy with part-time jobs to cover her living expenses, she had read a few novels.
She had read quite a few about the apocalypse genre too.
She just never thought that in the end, the real world would turn into the apocalypse scenario found in novels.
[Task release: Please choose a location for the Doomsday Hotel and arrive at the site within 24 hours, task rewards: to be unlocked]
"What are the task rewards?" Chu Jiangyue wasn't about to make a loss-making deal.
"Host, whatever you want, I have! As long as you manage the hotel well, I will cover your food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. What's there to hesitate about? With the hotel in hand, you have the world!"
Upon hearing Little Fox's words, Chu Jiangyue narrowed her eyes. Although she wasn't sure if it was telling the truth, it was worth a try.
Chu Jiangyue took out her phone and opened the map app.
"Are there any requirements for the site selection?"
"Report to the host, no requirements! It is recommended to choose a place with a large flow of people."
After all, they're opening a hotel, and to make money, people need to stay.
"Are you sure you'll cover all my food, clothing, shelter, and transportation?"
"Absolutely certain!"
This was originally a special benefit for the host, Little Fox responded enthusiastically.
Chu Jiangyue looked at the map on her phone for a long time and finally chose a place.
"Here it is."
[Doomsday Hotel navigation at your service, number 001 host, please choose a mode of transportation]
Several options appeared below: 1. Car 2. Electric bicycle 3. Bicycle
Chu Jiangyue didn't have a driver's license, so she chose the electric bicycle.
The next second, a very futuristic-looking electric scooter appeared at Chu Jiangyue's feet.
An hour later, Chu Jiangyue arrived at the lawn near the Prosperity Heights District on an electric bicycle.
The terrain here was flat, and there were no obstructions around. Opening a hotel here meant that anyone passing by could see it.
[Task release: Please choose a location for the Doomsday Hotel and arrive at the site within 24 hours, completed
Task rewards: Hotel real-scene atlas, hotel item illustration, Hotel Lord Token (exclusive to Doomsday Hotel system host), these rewards will automatically activate after the Doomsday Hotel opens]
"Host, just take out the Hotel Lord Token and confirm activation. Then you can have a hotel with endless supplies!"
Little Fox stood on Chu Jiangyue's shoulder, its eyes shining as it looked at the patch of grass.
Chu Jiangyue took out the Hotel Lord Token from the system backpack. The token had the large words "Activate" on it, and Chu Jiangyue reached out and tapped it.
[Hotel Lord Token activated, Doomsday Hotel under construction, please wait...]
Next, Chu Jiangyue saw a place shrouded in thick smoke appear out of nowhere in front of her. Occasionally, scenes of tools flying chaotically could be seen, with a ten-minute countdown at the top.
This was the scene when adding a building in a game, except Chu Jiangyue saw a real-world version.
Ten minutes passed quickly, and Chu Jiangyue looked at the tattered thatched hut in front of her and grabbed Little Fox by the back of its neck.
"Is this the hotel you said had everything?"
At the same time, Chu Jiangyue received a new task.
[Task release: Doomsday Hotel construction successful, please name the hotel
Task rewards: to be unlocked]
"Host, why don't you name it first?"
Little Fox let Chu Jiangyue grab it obediently, not daring to move.
Chu Jiangyue thought for a moment and named the hotel: Jianglin Hotel.
The perfunctory attitude was visible to the naked eye.
[Task: Doomsday Hotel construction successful, hotel named, completed
Task rewards: Unlock 1st floor of Building 1 with 10 single rooms, unlock food *5: white rice, white steamed buns, meat buns, corn, potatoes, reward of 5 electric bikes that will never run out of power]
[Task release: Please host guests and ensure successful check-in (0/10)
Task rewards: to be unlocked]
Seeing the task rewards, Chu Jiangyue's mood to settle accounts with Little Fox slightly improved.
Although the thatched hut was dilapidated, the space was quite spacious, and the system even created a second floor for Chu Jiangyue to live separately.
The first-floor lobby for receiving guests had a counter at the far end, serving as the hotel front desk. In front of the counter was a set of old square tables and four stools, with a teapot and four enamel cups on top.
The unlocked food was on a shelf against the right wall as you entered, with bowls of white rice, white steamed buns, meat buns, corn, and potatoes displayed on it.
An electronic screen in front of the shelf was used to purchase the items on the shelf.
The electric bike that would never run out of power was parked in an automatically extended two-wheeler parking spot outside the hotel.
Seeing that it was already dark, Chu Jiangyue didn't plan to go out. She went upstairs directly to wait for the apocalypse to arrive.
*
At midnight, the moon in the sky had somehow become a blood moon.
Many people came out of their homes or stuck their heads out of windows to watch this spectacle.
Just as everyone was caught off guard, the people next to them suddenly went insane, biting anyone they could catch.
The people watching the spectacle eventually turned into a mass of walking dead, knowing only to devour raw flesh — zombies.
On the streets, in residential buildings, in schools... the screams were endless. When they tried to call the police for help, they found their phones had no signal, and even emergency calls couldn't be made.
In an instant, the cries of despair spread across the country, and indeed around the world, falling into despair.
But none of this had anything to do with Chu Jiangyue.
*
Day 1 of the apocalypse.
When Chu Jiangyue woke up, she felt a change in her body — her Wood Element Ability had awakened!
Compared to her past life, it was a whole month early! This was undoubtedly another surprise given after her rebirth.
She stretched out her hand, and after activating her superpower, a short section of vine grew from her fingertips.
"Bang bang bang!"
Before Chu Jiangyue could check her surroundings, she heard someone banging vigorously on her door downstairs.
"Host, someone has come!"
Little Fox scurried from downstairs to upstairs in a flash.
Chu Jiangyue retracted the Little Vine from her fingertips, holding Little Fox as she went downstairs.
However, she didn't open the door immediately; instead, she took out the hotel real-scene atlas obtained from completing the first task.
On opening the first page, the current holographic simulation of Jianglin Hotel was clearly displayed, showing the scene outside the hotel door very clearly.
The person standing outside — was Jiang Zhenzhen!