Chapter 327 Section C
Lu Nange and her group entered the rental and sales center, where there were quite a few people consulting, mostly those renewing their leases or changing apartments.
The rental and sales center was small and packed with people.
Wen Qing, Luo Xingyou, Gu Wan, Chi Yi, Ji Xian, and He Zhuo simply stayed outside to wait.
There were queues in front of all the windows marked "Rent a Room". Gu Qi, Shi Xu and Lu Xici each found a queue and joined one.
Lu Nange and Chi Yanzhou, holding Lu Beiye's hand, stood by the wall examining the map of the Mu family's base...
The Mu family base is divided into five areas: A, B, C, D, and E...
Judging from the rental and sales prices marked on the wall, Zone E is located on the edge of the site and has the worst conditions, while Zone A is in the center. However, the rental price for Zone A is not marked.
Gu Qi turned around and called out, "Nan Nan, I got to the front of the line..."
Lu Xici and Shi Xu immediately withdrew from the group, just in time to meet up with Lu Nange, Chi Yanzhou and Lu Beiye, and together they walked towards the window where Gu Qi was.
As we approached the counter, the staff member, without looking up, said, "The prices are all posted here. Which area would you like to choose?...Areas C and above are only available to those with level three or higher superpowers."
Lu Nange pointed to a mid-priced option: "Pretty sister, we have a level 3 ability user in our team, so we'll choose Zone C. What's the shortest rental period?"
The staff member, who had been expressionless, couldn't help but smile when he heard the options "pretty lady" and "Area C": "Minimum stay is seven days. How many people are in your group? Are you renting the whole place or sharing?"
Lu Nange: "Rent the whole place for seven days."
Staff: "If you rent a three-bedroom apartment in Zone C, the cost for seven days is thirty Level 1 or Level 2 crystal cores..."
Before she could finish speaking, Lu Nange had already grabbed a handful of crystal cores from her bag and placed them on the table.
Lu Beiye pulled out thirty level-one crystal cores.
Lu Nange pushed the crystal core in front of the staff member: "Pretty sister, this is the fee for seven days."
After the staff finished counting, they took out a map and a key: "You've been assigned to room 1002, building 6, section C. Here's the map and the key; just find the guard when you get there. If you need to change rooms or extend your lease, remember to come in advance to do so..."
Lu Nange took out a handful of candy and handed it over: "Okay, thank you, pretty sister."
The staff quickly glanced around and, seeing that their view was completely blocked by Lu Nange and her group, hurriedly stuffed the candies into their pockets.
Her smile softened even more as she lowered her voice and said, "You're welcome... There are quite a few people outside who specialize in guiding newcomers. There's a boy named Yangyang; he has a mole near his eye, keeps his mouth shut, and seems reliable..."
Lu Nange: "Thank you."
"You can contact me again next time you need to rent a place. My name is Guan Chun."
Lu Nange nodded, her tone sincere: "Okay, beautiful Sister Guan Chun."
Behind them, Lu Xici and the others exchanged silent glances: [Nan Nan is being incredibly sweet-talking today, but she seems like... a scumbag!]
As soon as Lu Nange and the others stepped out the door with their keys and map, He Zhuo and Gu Wan immediately approached them: "Nannan/Sister Bao, where are we staying?"
A group of people who had been leaning against the corner suddenly surrounded them, but were quickly stopped by Chi Yi and his companions...
"Gentlemen, do you need us to show you the way?"
"Gentlemen, I'm your walking GPS, find me, find me..."
"Looking for me, guests, I only need two level-one crystal cores!"
At the outermost edge of the crowd, a boy about 1.6 meters tall leaned against the wall alone, not rushing forward like the others, but quietly watching them...
Lu Nange walked straight up to him: "Your name is Yangyang?"
The boy looked slightly surprised: "You know me?"
Lu Nange looked down at him slightly: "A lady inside named Guan Chun recommended that I come to find you."
Yangyang nodded: "The fee for guiding you is one level-one crystal core. I can't go any lower."
Lu Nange took out a level-one crystal core and handed it to Yangyang: "Okay, here you go."
Yangyang stuffed the crystal core into his pocket and asked, "Which district do you rent in?"
Lu Nange: "Area C".
Yangyang nodded: "Guest, please follow me."
Lu Nange and her group followed Yangyang into the base...
Wen Qing: "Yangyang, how old are you?"
Yangyang: "Madam, I'm thirteen years old... Don't worry, I know the base very well, I won't lead you astray."
Lu Xici: "Do you know anything about the base? We just arrived and wanted to get a general idea of the situation."
Yangyang kept walking and turned her head to the side: "Okay, but... I'll have to pay extra."
Lu Nange: "Two level-one crystal cores."
Yangyang stopped: "Two???"
Lu Beiye: "Hmm...you heard me right, my sister is talking about two level-one crystal cores."
Yangyang: "Deal! But I have to pay first..."
Lu Nange took out two more level-one crystal cores from her bag and handed them to Yangyang.
Yangyang took the crystal core, his eyes lit up, then he cleared his throat and began to explain it carefully as he led the way.
“Look at those containers, abandoned carriages, tattered tents, and makeshift sheds made of planks by the wall—that’s Area E. It’s inhabited by low-level ability users, or ordinary people with no abilities at all… Those who just arrived at the base without crystal cores or supplies are basically all crammed in there.”
Chi Yanzhou: "Your base doesn't have a common currency?"
Yangyang shook his head: "We all trade crystal cores and supplies... Further ahead is District D. District D is slightly better. It's inhabited by ability users with some income or their families. Although it's crowded, at least it's not drafty."
“Sector C is like yours,” he paused, a hint of envy in his voice, “only Level 3 ability users, or their families, can live there. They have their own water and electricity, and hot water is available... As for Sector B and Sector A... I’ve never been inside them.”
Yangyang shook his head: "I heard that Area B is full of the base's researchers and management, and it's extremely guarded. Area A is even worse... the base director and the leaders of the special abilities teams all live there; it's not a place we can get close to. Anyway, the old folks at our base say that people in both Area B and Area A have no shortage of food and drink..."
Lu Nange and her group listened silently, but in their hearts they all thought the same thing: [The zoning plan is similar to that of Yanxin... except that the environment and facilities in Yanxin are clearly several levels higher than those of the Mu family base.]
Yangyang stopped and turned to Lu Nange and her group, saying, "Guests... I see you only have one bag, so it probably can't hold much. That's the trading market. If you need to buy something or exchange supplies, you can go there and take a look."
As he spoke, he pointed to a spot not far away—a tall barbed wire gate with a rusty sign hanging on it, the words "Trading Market" barely visible...
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