Rise Of The Wasteland Chapter 41 - Dramatic Change

Chapter 41        Dramatic Change

If the Wall Street of Manhattan was the place for the richest from the United States to earn money, then the Fifth Avenue was the place for them to spend their money. There stood not only the Empire State Building, the Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick's Church, but also the world's renowned luxury business shops and top private clubs around that area.

Lena Fox came down from her car and confidently walked toward a quaint building. The door of the building automatically opened before she reached the entrance. Out came a fit and hearty old silver-haired man.

The old man took the initiative to approach them, bowing before saying, “Welcome, Miss Fox. I just received the news that you were freed from the kidnappers, and I’d like to apologize for being unable to help you when you were in trouble. Please give me a chance to make up."

Lena Fox had been suffering for two days. Although she underwent a difficult situation, she still looked as elegant as usual. She smiled and entered the building as she said, “Mr. Patrick, I just happened to need your help. Please contact my lawyer and my P.R. team. I need to hold a press conference.

“Of course, before doing that, please contact my butler and ask him to bring along my make-up artist, chef, personal a.s.sistant, as well as all my personal belongings.

“By the way, Mr Hugo is now my security advisor, and he’s having some troubles. I do not want any unwelcome people to bother us, at least not before I finish settling the issue with the police."

Mr Patrick nodded slightly and glanced at Zhou Qingfeng. With one gesture, a young waiter stepped forward to take his orders. "Prepare a room for Mr Hugo. I think he may need to change his clothes too."

Zhou Qingfeng was stained with blood. Thus, he seemed to emit a strong murderous intent in the eyes of the others. All the young stewards did not dare to get near him, as they only waved their hands in order to guide him.

Lena Fox told Zhou Qingfeng, “Relax, we’re safe now.”

At that instance, Zhou Qingfeng was too lazy to even bother replying. Instead, he said to Mr Patrick, “Please remember to deal with the car out there. I stole it, so the police may arrive here at any time.”

The silver-haired old man did not seem to care very much about the matter as he accepted his request with delight.

Since we’re here, let’s take it easy! Zhou Qingfeng was also too lazy to think about it as he followed a steward into entering an elevator. He was then led to a s.p.a.cious suite.

 “Sir, what kind of clothes are you looking for?” asked the steward.

“I need those that will be easy to kill in, and I’ll need more than a few sets. I’ll also need an extra large backpack. I’ll need food and water, and lunch as well. Please make it sumptuous,” Zhou Qingfeng requested a lot of stuff in one go.

The young steward was surprised after hearing Zhou Qingfeng’s requests, but he still accepted them. On the other hand, Zhou Qingfeng took off his shirt as he went to the bathroom. He took a quick shower, wanting to wash away all the blood and sweat on his body.

Zhou Qingfeng’s lunch had been offered to him after he finished showering. His lunch was made up of all kinds of top ingredients such as wagyu beef steak, truffles and caviar. He was also served with a bottle of dry red wine that cannot recognize to complement his meal.

“I’m afraid that I can no longer eat this kind of delicacies after tomorrow.” Zhou Qingfeng took a sip of his wine, indulging in its taste. He then took a big bite of his food. His current appet.i.te was extremely insatiable, and he ate as if he was a cow chewing a pony.

The clothes that he requested was sent to him in the middle of his meal. A full range of urban optical camouflage combat clothing was sent to him. Water bags, tactical vests, weapons and equipment were included as well, and they were indeed very suitable for killing. The club gave him five sets as he requested. They were all the latest versions of  US military equipments.

Zhou Qingfeng asked the steward about Lena Fox’s whereabouts when he was changing his clothes. However, the steward simply told him that Miss Fox was extremely busy then. Her kidnapping case was still undoubtedly the hottest topic in the entire nation. Although she had been rescued, anyone that knew about the insider information understood that the case was still far from finished.

Zhou Qingfeng then realized that he cannot waste any more time with Lena Fox after looking at the time. He asked the steward, “Can you please check a person for me? His name is Tony Parker, aged nineteen. I want to know where he is right now.”

The club chosen by Lena Fox was indeed powerful, as ten minutes later, a set of doc.u.ments was sent to Zhou Qingfeng. He cursed immediately after looking at it.

Tony Parker’s ident.i.ty was common by itself, but what was peculiar was his part-time job. He was actually a lab intern in the Babylon’s Smartlab. Only G.o.d will know what that ignorant boy is practicing inside the lab.

No wonder he looked so confident in getting the robotic dog. He must be planning to steal the dog today. He can then escape from any accusations as the police and military will be disappearing after today. He’s indeed the lucky star of the movie.

Zhou Qingfeng felt that he was restored to his best form after he filled up his stomach, restocked his equipment, and rested for a short period. He was going to make a few last preparations before the arrival of the cataclysm.

He will prioritize obtaining DogMeat in a few hours, but his long-term goal was still to survive through the cataclysm. He had a falling out with David Lawrence, so he needed to form a new team.

Lena Fox was actually not a bad choice. Zhou Qingfeng wondered if he could achieve a better living situation by relying on the CEO of Fox Foundation. For instance, the club was pretty good for him.

The club had not only st.u.r.dy buildings, a cohesive team of security guards, a plentiful stock of food and water, and helicopters that can get out of there at any moment, but also an outstanding chef. Although Lena Fox will eventually disappear as the head of the foundation, not all of the people in the clubhouse will disappear along with her. Those who stayed can thus become Zhou Qingfeng’s subordinates for the three-month period.

The only troublesome matter was that Manhattan will become the bloodiest and most chaotic area after the arrival of cataclysm, as over millions of mobs will be flooding in toward Manhattan. On that account, he required more powerful weapons in his a.r.s.enal.

As Zhou Qingfeng thought of how to approach Lena Fox, the debutante approached him first. She, however, did not look great.

Lena Fox sat on the sofa after entering the suite as she said coldly, “My friend has transported the superpower laboratory that you’ve requested for with his heavy-duty truck. All the equipments are now in the underground garage.”

“That’s quick! Thank you so much.” Zhou Qingfeng knew that she was unhappy. Hence, he carefully asked her, “What’s the matter?”

“My lawyer just told me that I can’t regain my ultimate management authority. My despicable uncle faked my father’s will. Thus, I no longer have the right to partic.i.p.ate in the board of directors.”

Lena Fox did not look great as she continued speaking, “My uncle has s.n.a.t.c.hed away my everything, including my credit cards, my villas, my private jets as well as my employees. My a.s.sistant just told me that he no longer works for me.

“What’s even worse is that now I’ve lost all my connections. No one can protect me anymore. NYPD had just issued a warrant. You and I are now suspects and the police are on their way.”

Lena Fox gazed at Zhou Qingfeng as she said, “Please be prepared for the worst. This might be the end for both of us….”