Upon entering the entertainment complex, the first thing that catches the eye is the enormous atrium.
Although power is scarce after the apocalypse, this area has been designated as a key power supply area by Radiant City, so some lights are still on.
However, the lighting was somewhat dim, creating a mysterious yet slightly oppressive atmosphere in the entire space.
The atrium has a high ceiling, and the original decorations were somewhat dilapidated, but the owners have redecorated them with all sorts of strange things, such as huge plant and insect specimens, and the skeletons of some giant beasts, giving it a Cthulhu feel.
Upon seeing the giant beast skeletons, Chen Yin explained in a low voice, "These giant beast skeletons were all arranged by Lady Blood Maiden; they are all level one and level two evolved beasts."
Jiang Wu nodded in understanding.
The first floor, which was originally a shopping mall, has now been transformed into a market-like area.
The stalls were lined up one after another, selling all sorts of items, much like the market in Donghu City used to be.
There are vendors selling all kinds of insects, weapons, biological supplies, and homemade food...
Such markets will always emerge as long as there is a stable environment.
People moved between the stalls, and the sounds of bargaining rose and fell.
"Mutant locusts! Five-pound locusts, high in protein, and incredibly fragrant after being deep-fried! A whole one costs only 40 pounds of rice coupons!"
"A two-meter-long mutated centipede, weighing over thirty kilograms! Its shell can withstand pistol bullets, making it perfect armor! Plus, you can harvest over ten kilograms of meat! 200 kilograms of rice coupons, take the whole thing! I only sell whole ones!"
"Five tubes of Darlie toothpaste, brand new and unopened! Each tube weighs a full 175 grams, and you can exchange them for 20 jin (10 catties) of rice coupons! If you buy all five, you can get a discount of ten jin (5 kg) of rice!"
"Mutant rabbit pelt! Soft and warm, it would make a great blanket or clothes. Such a large pelt only costs 80 jin of rice coupons!"
"Pre-apocalyptic chocolate! Remarkably well-preserved, only a few pieces left. Eating one will bring back fond memories of the past. One piece is worth 30 kilograms of rice coupons!"
"Look at this bottle of homemade wine! It's high in alcohol and has a rich, mellow taste. One sip and it warms you right up! This big bottle contains 100 jin of rice coupons, it's definitely worth the price!"
"Fresh snake eggs, I don't know what kind of mutated snake laid them, maybe they can be kept as pets or fighting partners when they hatch, 40 catties of rice coupons for each egg!"
"Homemade crossbow! Long range, powerful, can easily pierce a zombie's head! This is something I carefully crafted, the materials were all carefully selected, take it for 150 jin of rice coupons!"
"A whole carton of Da Hong Men cigarettes, unopened! 200 jin of rice coupons, take it now! No bargaining!"
"I don't know what kind of mutated creature's scales they are! You can't even make a mark with an axe. They would be incredibly powerful if made into protective gear! Each scale weighs 30 pounds of rice! There are only twelve of them!"
After walking around the first floor for a while, Jiang Wu roughly understood the situation regarding supplies.
Compared to the outer city of Radiant City, this place has abundant resources.
But compared to its own revival city, it is far inferior.
Here, thanks to the rice vines and various wild vegetables and insects, there is no longer a shortage of life-saving food.
Therefore, higher-end foods became the focus of the trade.
For example, cigarettes, alcohol, and snacks.
Because of the large population here, but the fact that no larger cities were conquered, everyday items from before the apocalypse became truly scarce.
For example, toothpaste and facial cleanser are sold at very high prices.
In Fuxing City, these things are worthless and are everywhere.
After wandering around for a long time, Jiang Wu didn't see anything he wanted to buy.
There's no way around it; having a whole city that was home to over two million people before the apocalypse, there are very few things that Jiang Wu would even consider worthy of his attention now.
"Let's go to the second floor."
Go up the stairs, and the second floor is a large casino and bar, among other entertainment venues.
The gambling tables were arranged in a staggered manner, and each table was surrounded by people.
The sounds of clinking chips, shouts, and sighs mingled together.
The types of gambling tables vary widely, ranging from simple dice games and card games to some gambling methods that may have been invented in the post-apocalyptic world.
The lighting here is slightly brighter than on the first floor, making people's expressions more clearly visible.
Greed, excitement, and despair alternated on everyone's faces.
Jiang Wu has little interest in gambling.
However, it was the beautiful female dealers in the casino and the pretty waitresses in their distinctive uniforms that caught Jiang Wu's eye for a while longer.
The bar area and other entertainment areas are on the other side of the second floor.
As soon as he entered the bar area, several beautiful women in different uniforms approached Jiang Wu, saying in sweet voices, "Handsome, come to our place..."
Many people come and go here, but these few beauties immediately recognized Jiang Wu's extraordinary qualities and set their sights on him.
Jiang Wu had never been to a place like this before, so he casually asked, "Aren't you all from the same family?"
One of the women, wearing a red mini-skirt uniform and with the most stunning figure, replied with a coquettish laugh, "Handsome, we're from different places. I'm from Red Sparrow Bar; our drinks are the most authentic, and the atmosphere is the liveliest."
Another girl, dressed in a long blue chiffon dress and looking quite innocent, hurriedly said, "Handsome, don't listen to her. Our Blues Bar is the best. We have the gentlest singers, and our drinks are also very special."
Another woman, dressed in a black bodysuit and exuding a mysterious and aloof aura, gently tugged at Jiang Wu's sleeve and whispered, "Handsome, our Dark Night Bar is the real place to go. It's quieter there and perfect for someone with your taste to relax."
Jiang Wu looked at Chen Yin beside him and asked with a smile, "What do you mean?"
Chen Yin leaned close to Jiang Wu and whispered, "Red Sparrow Bar is more open-minded, with lots of beautiful foreign women dancing, and they offer special services. Blues Bar is also open-minded, but the atmosphere is quieter. Dark Night Bar is similar to the old-fashioned quiet bars..."
After hearing Chen Yin's answer, Jiang Wu understood.
Following the example from the TV series, Jiang Wu casually took out a rice coupon for ten kilograms of rice, stuffed it into the hand of the beautiful woman in the red uniform, and smiled, "Lead the way."
The woman in the red uniform glanced at the ten kilograms of rice coupons in her hand, and her eyes lit up immediately. Her daily wage was only enough for one kilogram of rice.
This guest casually gifted me ten catties of rice; my judgment was indeed correct!
The woman in red grabbed Jiang Wu's arm and placed it on her chest, saying sweetly, "Handsome, you certainly have good taste. Our Red Sparrow Bar will make you forget all your troubles."
Jiang Wu withdrew his hand and said calmly, "Just lead the way. I don't like to get physical."
The woman in red gave Jiang Wu a flirtatious wink and said with a smile, "Handsome, are you still holding back? Here, you can relax as much as you want. Also, for just 10 jin of rice, I can serve you once."
After saying that, she glanced at Chen Yin, who was a step behind Jiang Wu.
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