Jiang Yuan didn't pay attention. Watching Wen Manqing busy making drinks for them at the bar, Jiang Yuan had a sudden idea and observed her compatibility with the Heavenly Poison Body.
However, the result disappointed him, because Wen Manqing's compatibility with the Heavenly Poison Body was only in the single digits. In the spirit of not wasting anything, he also observed the fifth brother, and the same single digit appeared.
"Why is it so low?"
Jiang Yuan found it strange, but after thinking about it, he understood the reason. Physique is a very special thing. If the attributes don't match, it's normal to have a single-digit compatibility. Otherwise, Ning Yanlan and Leng Yue, who both have such good talents, wouldn't have such a low compatibility.
"What flavor do you want?" Wen Manqing used a fireball spell to boil water and was now preparing evaporated milk and caramel.
"Beautiful lady, my cappuccino!" the fifth brother shouted, raising his hand.
And you?
Wen Manqing ignored Lao Wu. She only just remembered that this guy often came to her shop. Every time he came, he would just order a cappuccino and stand there grinning at her. No wonder she couldn't possibly have feelings for him.
"I'm easy, just not too high in calories, I'm on a diet!" Ning Yanlan said with a grin.
"Drink whatever you have, I'm not picky!" Jiang Yuan chimed in.
"Just like him!"
Leng Yue shortened her response, simply saying she would close her eyes and rest there.
Wen Manqing continued with her work, while Ning Yanlan chuckled and asked Jiang Yuan, "Does it feel like a date?"
"Really? I think it's more like a matchmaking event!" Jiang Yuan pointed to the two 'idle people' next to him.
“That’s true!” Ning Yanlan nodded.
"Your cappuccino!"
Wen Manqing walked over with a plate, and handed the second cup to Ning Yanlan, "It's low in calories and tastes pretty good, a low-calorie caramel macchiato!"
"And for you two, whatever you like, but I recommend the iced vanilla latte."
A glass was placed in front of Jiang Yuan and Leng Yue, and Wen Manying didn't stop either, placing the last glass in front of Lin Siyin, "Of course, there's also pure milk for the children!"
"Pure milk!" Lin Siyin's body trembled, and a glimmer of clarity appeared in her confused eyes. She looked at Wen Manqing and slowly called out, "Auntie, is that you?"
"Siyin, it's your aunt!" Wen Manqing hugged her, and their foreheads touched gently.
"Auntie!" Lin Siyin suddenly broke down in tears.
"It's good that you're alive, it's good that you're alive!" Wen Manying probably guessed what was going on, and kept comforting Lin Siyin.
Jiang Yuan and the others remained silent. Some things were better left unsaid and kept to themselves.
"Thank you for bringing Siyin back!"
After comforting Lin Siyin, Wen Manqing thanked Jiang Yuan and the others.
"It's just on the way, nothing to mention!" Jiang Yuan said politely.
"Siyin's parents, they..." Although Wen Manqing had some guesses, she still wanted to know the answer herself.
Jiang Yuan nodded, and Wen Manqing sighed heavily, "From now on, you'll stay with your aunt! Your aunt will take good care of you."
"Hey, young lady, have you offended anyone?" Ning Yanlan, displaying the helpfulness of a police officer, warmed her hands with her cup as she asked, "Just now you seemed flustered, like you were hiding from someone!"
Wen Manqing's expression was grim, and she finally said with a self-deprecating laugh, "To be honest, I can't even guarantee my own safety. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing that Siyin is with me!"
"Are they from the Green Wood Gang?" the fifth brother asked thoughtfully.
Wen Manqing nodded.
"Owe money?" Jiang Yuan remembered that Wen Manqing had mentioned debt repayment before.
“Yes!” Wen Manqing smiled bitterly.
"How could a girl like her owe them money?" Ning Yanlan had never had a concept of money before the catastrophe; she spent it however she wanted, so she found it hard to understand the concept of owing money.
"It's not me who owes it, it's my damn boyfriend who owes it!" Wen Manying hugged Lin Siyin tightly, as if only her remaining family could give her a sense of security.
"He can pay back what he owes himself, why should he pay it back?" Ning Yanlan asked, puzzled.
"He's dead!" Wen Manqing sneered. "But it's good that he's dead. If he hadn't died, I would have killed him with my own hands!"
"For a little money, it's not worth killing someone! They're boyfriend and girlfriend, after all!" Ning Yanlan pouted.
"Boyfriend or girlfriend?"
Wen Manqing scoffed, “That bastard was addicted to gambling even before the cataclysm. Back then, I kept paying off his debts. After the cataclysm happened, he became even more reckless in his attempt to turn his life around. He used all sorts of means to gamble. When he ran out of Holy Spirit Stones, he used the core. When he ran out of the core, he used the food for survival. In the end, he even used me as gambling capital behind my back and lost to others!”
"And this scumbag!" Ning Yanlan clenched her fist in anger.
"Ha, he died in the beast tide the day before yesterday!" Wen Manqing spoke of her boyfriend's death without a trace of sadness, even with a hint of relief.
"So, that's why those people came to collect their debt from you?"
Wen Manqing nodded and said angrily, "That bastard owed a lot of money when he was alive. After he died, those creditors came after me, along with that fake indenture, saying they wanted to force me to work as a prostitute!"
"To be honest, in this world, it's already good enough to be able to entertain guests. Many people die without even a complete corpse! If you were to entertain guests, I would definitely be the first to support you!" The fifth brother took a sip of milk tea.
"No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!" Jiang Yuan glared at him.
“He’s right!” Wen Manqing gave a self-deprecating laugh, then slowly said, “If there’s no other way, we can only take that path. After all, we still have to survive!”
When will the debt collectors arrive?
Ning Yanlan looked around and then asked a question.
"Sometimes it's once a day, sometimes it's several times a day!" Wen Manqing seemed to be used to being harassed by debt collectors, and she spoke calmly.
"Oh!" Ning Yanlan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite. She glanced at the two-story bus and suddenly asked, "Hey, do you have any rooms available?"
"An empty room?" Wen Manqing was taken aback.
"Yes, if there are any rooms available, we'd like to stay here for the night!" Ning Yanlan stated her purpose, then added, "We'll reimburse you for your accommodation costs, so don't worry about us eating and staying for free!"
"No, why would I worry!" Wen Manqing quickly explained, afraid of being misunderstood.
"Boss, it's best not to stay in this outer area!" The fifth brother hurriedly stopped him, advising, "This beast tide could break out at any time. If the two legions can't hold it off, this place will truly become a monster's backyard. At that time, surviving will be harder than climbing to heaven!"
When Wen Manqing heard what the fifth brother said, she could only smile awkwardly and agree that it was the truth and there was no way to refute it.
“This place is indeed not very safe. Why don’t we find another place to stay?” Jiang Yuan said. He was definitely concerned about the safety of the two women. This place was already a mixed bag of people. If a beast tide broke out, who knows what kind of trouble would occur. Although he was at the sixth level, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock if he tried to fight against the beast tide on his own.
"I think I could stay here, it's quite comfortable!"
After Leng Yue finished speaking, she picked up her cup and took a sip, unusually holding a contrary opinion to Jiang Yuan.
"There are rooms available, but they're a bit cramped!"
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