Fortunately, the weather was scorching hot right now.Although Zhang Mingyuan had the intention, the conditions simply didn't allow it.He led Liu Linger and Xiao Mei, taking the safe stairway all the way down to the underground parking lot.
Being underground, the parking lot was always warm in winter and cool in summer.Though it was still hotter than usual inside now, the moment they stepped in, they clearly felt the temperature drop by a few degrees.This instantly made Liu Linger, Xiao Mei, and the others feel much more comfortable.
At this time, Fenghuang Mountain was not in its peak tourist season, but including staff and nearby villagers, quite a few people had gathered here.The spacious underground parking lot was already filled with around a hundred or two people.The hotel manager was organizing staff to maintain order.
Seeing Zhang Mingyuan arrive, the manager hurried over with a big smile, bowing slightly,"Mr. Zhang, we've already reserved a spot for you!"
To curry favor with Zhang Mingyuan, the manager specially set aside a well-ventilated area for him and his friends, even laying down some cooling mats on the floor.
"Thanks for the trouble. Once the weather goes back to normal, I won't let this slide!"Zhang Mingyuan waved his hand dismissively.
"Mr. Zhang, you're too kind!"The manager beamed with delight.
"You really have power, Mr. Zhang!"Xiao Mei quickly complimented.
"That goes without saying!"Zhang Mingyuan put on a humble smile, secretly thinking, Once I get you two into bed, you'll see just how powerful I really am!
He led Xiao Mei, Liu Linger, and his companions to join the group.Sitting on the cooling mats, feeling the faint breeze, everyone finally relaxed a little.
However, as time passed, a new problem soon emerged!Though the underground parking lot was much cooler than outside, with so many people cramped together, the temperature started rising again.
Before long, everyone's faces flushed red, and big beads of sweat dripped continuously.Regardless of age or gender, people tried to strip off as many clothes as possible.Some even unintentionally revealed more than they should, but at this moment, everyone was too dizzy from the heat to care!
"This weather... how did it get this hot?!""Yeah, it's past noon, how come it's still this hot?""Mr. Zhang, do you think this heat will last forever?"Zhang Mingyuan's friends whispered among themselves.
"No way. If it really went on forever, everyone would be roasted alive."Zhang Mingyuan turned over with a tired sigh.
Just then, Xiao Mei's eyes suddenly brightened. She pointed toward the distance,"Look over there!"
Following her finger, everyone looked to see Su Chen's Nomadison parked at the parking lot entrance.
"What's up?"Zhang Mingyuan frowned, annoyed.
"Listen, that RV's engine is still running. I bet the AC is on inside. We should do the same!"Xiao Mei's words instantly reminded Zhang Mingyuan and the others.
Right, although there was a power outage outside, the cars' air conditioning ran on gasoline!Zhang Mingyuan and his crew had all driven here themselves.
With that thought, he leapt up and sprinted to his car.Once he started his Porsche and switched on the AC, feeling the cold air gush out, Zhang Mingyuan almost cried tears of relief!
As Zhang Mingyuan and the others started their engines, the rest quickly caught on.Anyone who had driven here hurried into their cars and turned on their air conditioning!Those without cars could only watch with envy.
For a while, the parking lot filled with the low hum of running engines.
Zhang Mingyuan basked in the cool air, sipping bottled water inside his car, utterly refreshed.
"Mr. Zhang, can we get in too?"Xiao Mei knocked softly on the car window, playing the weak and delicate role.
"Of course! I'm not stingy!"Zhang Mingyuan chuckled and opened the door, letting Xiao Mei and Liu Linger slip inside.
"Mr. Zhang, you're the best! Once the temperature normalizes, we'll definitely treat you to dinner!"Xiao Mei purred.
"No need for dinner,"Zhang Mingyuan said, but secretly thought, Maybe another time.
Those with cars enjoyed the cool air inside, while the rest outside had to endure the relentless heat.But everyone believed this terrifying heatwave wouldn't last more than a couple of days.
Meanwhile, inside the Nomadison, Su Chen sat with his legs crossed on the comfortable captain's chair.Watching the scene outside the parking lot, a faint cold smile curled on his lips.
Using car AC to cool down was indeed a good idea!But Zhang Mingyuan and the others had no idea this brutal heatwave would last for half a month!With only so much gasoline in their tanks, how long could their car AC last?
Moreover, with so many cars running their engines, the carbon dioxide emitted would only raise the temperature inside the parking lot even further!
But none of this concerned Su Chen at all.
Sure enough, before long, the temperature inside the parking lot rose significantly.Those without cars grew unbearable with the heat.They began knocking on windows one by one, hoping to be allowed in for some relief.
However, most families had only small sedans that could fit only one or two more people at best.Dozens were still left outside, suffering through the heat.
Soon, one or two weaker individuals collapsed from heatstroke.
Seeing this, the hotel manager inside the car grew anxious.He was unaware the apocalypse had already arrived and believed the climate would soon return to normal.But if guests started dying at the Green Forest Hotel, the damage to its reputation would be huge, and he might even lose his job!
No matter how worried he was, it was all for nothing.His car was already packed with six people, including himself—there was no room left!
Just as the manager was struggling, Zhang Mingyuan drove his Porsche over.
"Manager, I've got an idea to help those people,"Zhang Mingyuan rolled down his window and smiled slyly.
"What's your plan, Mr. Zhang?"The manager's eyes lit up, eager to hear.
"Isn't there a Nomadison over there?"Zhang Mingyuan pointed at Su Chen's RV and pretended to be helpful,"That huge RV should fit thirty to fifty people if they squeeze in!"
"Right, why didn't I think of that!"The manager suddenly realized and quickly called the people outside to follow his car toward the Nomadison.
Watching the manager and the crowd head over, a sinister smile appeared on Zhang Mingyuan's face.
He hadn't suggested it out of kindness, but because the Nomadison was a famously luxurious RV!If they could get inside, it would be much more comfortable than suffering outside.
Zhang Mingyuan signaled to his companions and followed the manager's group in his car.