Chapter 19: Dismissing the Servants
In the living room, Grandpa Chu was addressing the servants.
"I have reliable information that something serious might happen in the next two weeks. That’s why I called you today to ask you to go home and be with your family. Make sure to prepare a lot of food, medicine, and some self-defense weapons such as knives. But do everything discreetly. Don’t make yourself a target for malicious people once things go wrong."
"I can’t give you more information, make sure you stock up on food and water, especially those with a long shelf life, and improve the security of your homes. If possible, install anti-theft doors with double locks. Don’t try to save money. Life is more important."
" That’s all I can tell you for now. I will release you today so that you have enough time to go home and prepare. You will also be given extra money. Each of you will get one million yuan, which should be enough for all preparations.
Remember what I said, be discreet, and beware of the people you think you could trust and call family. Don’t just welcome anyone into your home. Take care of your immediate family; your parents and children. Forget about anyone else."
"Go and see the butler. He will give you your money then you can leave. Again, make sure all your preparations and if you need to move to higher ground are done within a week."
"Thank you Old General." All the servants said in unison.
This was the advantage of having Grandpa Chu take care of the situation; they didn’t ask questions and just believed him. And because of this, many lives were saved during the apocalypse.
After the servants left, the family sat in the living room to talk.
"The apocalypse is only ten days away. We have prepared almost everything. Is there anything missing?" Grandpa Chu took a deep breath and asked. He really felt stressed with this apocalypse issue, but he was also grateful that they had known earlier than anyone else and prepared.
"Everything is almost done, Father. I was thinking of dismissing the workers in the company, but if I do it this early, it might cause chaos. So, I will wait until only five days remain before letting them go to prepare." The first to reply was Father Chu. He had done his fair share of work with the stockpiling, especially water and medicine.
"Miao and I are going to Pearl City tomorrow. We have to buy seafood once we are there, and I am sure Bunny would want to buy street food as well... "