After Feeding The Miniature People's Kingdom In The Post-apocalyptic World

Qin Zhiyuan is a young man burdened by the crushing weight of his mother's mid-stage cancer diagnosis. With their life savings depleted by medical bills, he is forced to sell his cherished Lego collections to survive. While packing a massive Lego store model built on a sandbox base, a miniature person appears within the diorama. Simultaneously, a mechanical system binds to Qin Zhiyuan, offering a "Cure-All" potion in exchange for reaching turnover targets by operating a store for the tiny inhabitants of a parallel world. Qin Zhiyuan accepts the binding, seeing it as his only hope to save his mother.

The miniature world is a High-Temperature Apocalypse where animals have mutated into ferocious beasts and temperatures regularly exceed fifty degrees Celsius. Society has collapsed, and resources like water and food are scarce. Han Qingying, a survivor in this harsh environment, is chased by a massive mutant cat. She stumbles upon a golden light shielding a building—the "Shengshi Department Store." Inside, the temperature is comfortable, and the shelves are stocked with pristine goods. She encounters the invisible shopkeeper, Qin Zhiyuan, who communicates through the system. Using her Points Card, she purchases a bowl of mineral water and a large bottle, marking the store's first transaction.

Qin Zhiyuan receives a novice gift pack that expands his sandbox area and unlocks an employee recruitment function. He realizes the immense profit potential of selling ordinary goods to a world where they are priceless. He restocks the store with real water and toast, adjusting the packaging sizes to suit the miniature customers. Han Qingying returns with Li Yang and his civilian team. They are astonished by the cool environment and the abundance of fresh supplies. Li Yang purchases a significant amount of water and toast, which they transport back to Oasis Base, a settlement in an underground parking lot.

At Oasis Base, the leadership is desperate due to dwindling supplies. Li Yang’s team arrives with a truckload of water and fresh bread, shocking the residents. Han Qingying reveals the existence of the mysterious store, but the base commander decides to send an official team to investigate and establish cooperation. Meanwhile, Qin Zhiyuan moves his operation to a larger warehouse to accommodate the growing business. He expands the sandbox to ten square meters and builds a second floor for cold drinks and desserts, catering to the apocalyptic heat.

News of the store spreads rapidly, attracting unwanted attention. Scarface, a ruthless gang leader in the base, decides to rob the store before other groups can monopolize the supplies. He and his men attack the store during the day, looting the shelves and ignoring Qin Zhiyuan’s warnings. Qin Zhiyuan activates the visibility of his giant hand, descending from the sky to crush the truck and seize Scarface. He terrifies the robbers into submission, forcing Scarface to pay a three-hundred-Point fine for his life. The remaining gang members flee in panic, leaving Scarface humiliated and defeated.

The incident solidifies the store’s reputation as a protected and powerful entity. Qin Zhiyuan continues to expand his inventory, preparing for a steady influx of customers from the miniature world. His earnings from the system convert to real-world currency, providing a steady stream of income for his mother’s treatment. The story follows his dual life as a struggling son in the real world and a benevolent giant-merchant in the apocalypse, navigating the challenges of supply chains, security, and the moral complexities of profiting from a disaster.

As the store gains popularity, Qin Zhiyuan faces the logistical challenges of managing a cross-dimensional business. He must balance his real-world responsibilities with the demands of the miniature world, ensuring the store remains stocked and secure. The defensive shield requires constant maintenance, and new threats from mutant beasts loom. Meanwhile, the residents of the apocalypse view the store as a miracle, a beacon of hope in a dying world. Qin Zhiyuan’s journey is one of survival and adaptation, using the system to change his fate while inadvertently becoming a pivotal figure in the post-apocalyptic society.

The narrative explores the contrast between the mundane struggles of the real world and the life-or-death desperation of the apocalypse. Qin Zhiyuan’s compassion is tested as he decides how much to help the miniature people versus how much to profit. He establishes rules and prices that are fair yet profitable, slowly building a relationship of trust with Han Qingying and Li Yang. The story sets the stage for further expansion, new products, and potential conflicts with other factions in the apocalypse who may seek to control or destroy the store.

Qin Zhiyuan’s ultimate goal remains saving his mother, but the system’s requirements demand continuous growth and turnover. He must innovate, recruit miniature employees, and defend his territory from external threats. The store becomes a hub of trade and power, influencing the political and social dynamics of Oasis Base. As the plot progresses, the stakes rise, and Qin Zhiyuan must navigate increasingly complex challenges in both worlds, all while maintaining the delicate balance of his secret identity and his growing empire.