When Fang Qingdai and Uncle Zhang returned to the warehouse, Xiao Mao had already picked out most of what he wanted and was resting on a bench in the warehouse.
Qingluan sat obediently next to Xiaomao, engrossed in reading a few tattered pages on her phone.
Fang Qingdai walked in and saw the booklet in Qingluan's hand.
It was a children's picture book that had faded, was largely incomplete, and had its text worn away, with only a few pages stuck together.
The damage was so severe that it wouldn't even be enough to weigh it when it was being recycled, but Qingluan handled it with utmost care, her large, bright eyes fixed on it, completely mesmerized.
Fang Qingdai felt a pang of sadness.
Children in the 21st century rarely cherish books like this.
Picture books are not something they cherish either; 21st-century children may prefer mobile phones and computers to these books.
But the books they disregard are treasures that the children of the wasteland cherish.
Fang Qingdai gently rubbed Qingluan's head and asked her with a smile, "Qingluan, have you chosen what you want?"
Qingluan looked up at Fang Qingdai, her big eyes sparkling with excitement, filled with anticipation: "Sister, may I have these notebooks?"
Fang Qingdai looked in the direction she was pointing and discovered that there were three or four other tattered and worn-out books piled up next to her.
"That's all I wanted to say. I didn't expect your sister to like them too! I've seen them all; you can take them if you want!"
Qingluan's eyes lit up even more as she looked at Fang Qingdai expectantly: "Sister, is it okay?"
Fang Qingdai nodded with a smile: "Then quickly thank Uncle Zhang!"
Qingluan immediately and carefully put the books on her lap down. After standing up, she bowed properly to Uncle Zhang and said, "Uncle Zhang, thank you!"
These manners of hers were all taught to her by her parents, who longed for ancient culture.
They raised Qingluan very well; Qingluan was the most sensible and well-behaved child Fang Qingdai had ever seen.
However, they are often too obedient, which inevitably makes people feel sorry for them.
Fuel, plus five old dune buggies and ten sets of protective gear, totaled 1,700 points!
Earlier, I spent another 700 points on clothes and medicine.
I've already spent a total of 2,400 points today!
Fang Qingdai had just redeemed 3,000 points, plus the 400 points she earned from selling water to Xiao Mao earlier, totaling 3,400 points in her little savings. In just half a day, more than half of it was gone!
Seeing that she only had 1,000 points left in her bracelet, Fang Qingdai gasped in distress!
Making money is difficult in this wasteland, but spending money is easy!
When Fang Qingdai turned her head and saw the huge pile of 'junk' that Xiao Mao had picked out for her, her mood improved considerably!
She had instructed Xiao Mao to choose the most expensive ones!
Once she traces everything back to its source, she might be able to make a fortune from this pile of free 'junk'!
After thinking it through, Fang Qingdai decisively paid the money and then put everything into her spatial storage!
When they saw Fang Qingdai use the space again, everyone present was still shocked.
"If any team takes a space-type ability on a mission, the amount of supplies they can bring back will definitely be several times higher, and the safety factor will also increase a lot!" Huang Changming looked at Fang Qingdai with longing, his eyes filled with envy for her rare superpower.
Fang Qingdai smiled and said, "Of course! Do you want to join my superpower team? I'll take you on missions and let you experience the convenience!"
Huang Changming's face darkened instantly, and he shook his head without thinking: "I would never work for you!"
"Where's the promised payment? The job's done, hurry up and give me the stuff!"
Fang Qingdai didn't mind his attitude, after all, she was able to get such a great deal today because of his connections.
As soon as they left the logistics department building, Fang Qingdai promptly handed over three milk candies.
Little Mao, who had been eagerly waiting, also got his share.
To everyone's surprise, Huang Changming's expression changed again: "It's all thanks to my baby's connections, so why should he get the same pay as me?"
Before Fang Qingdai could speak, Xiao Mao snapped, "Hey, what do you mean by that?"
"Let me tell you! Even if my sister doesn't pay you, you still have to go today! What? Aren't you afraid I'll tell everyone about that?"
The two started arguing again after a disagreement. In the chaos, Qingluan leaned on Fang Qingdai's shoulder and whispered, "Sister, I know Brother Huang's secret!"
Fang Qingdai turned her head to look at the little girl in surprise.
Qingluan smiled, her eyes crinkling, and whispered like a little mouse, "When you and Uncle Zhang left, Brother Huang went to Brother Xiao Mao and warned him to keep it a secret."
"Then Brother Xiao Mao said, 'Don't worry, I definitely won't tell anyone that he wet the bed when he was fourteen!'"
Fang Qingdai couldn't help but burst out laughing!
So that's the secret. No wonder he could have Huang Changming under his thumb, and even though he was so frustrated, he still had to swallow his anger and do things for Xiao Mao!
Her smile immediately put Huang Changming's sensitive nerves on edge.
He stopped his verbal sparring with Xiao Mao, turned his head fiercely to glare at Fang Qingdai: "What are you laughing at?!"
His eyes were filled with suspicion and fear, as if Fang Qingdai had found out something!
Fang Qingdai immediately stopped smiling, looking completely bewildered: "What are you laughing at? My sister was telling me a joke, what's wrong with me laughing?"
"Really?" Huang Changming was still suspicious, then turned to Qingluan: "What joke did you tell? Tell me and I'll have a laugh too!"
Fang Qingdai was not happy that he was going to make things difficult for Qingluan!
Just as she was about to retort, Qingluan spoke up crisply, "Alright, I'll tell my brother!"
One day, Xiaoming asked his father, "Dad, am I a stupid child?"
Xiao Ming's father laughed and said, "Silly child, how could you possibly be a silly child!"
As Qingluan finished speaking, the scene suddenly fell silent.
Qingluan blinked her big eyes, looking at this and then that, and asked innocently, "Isn't it funny?"
"Pfft!"
It was Xiao Mao's laughter that broke the silence. As if he had just realized something, he suddenly slapped his thigh and laughed so hard that tears streamed down his face, and he was bent over backwards!
"Hahahaha, silly child, how could you possibly be a silly child? Hahahaha, this is hilarious! Hahaha, Qingluan, you're a real talent..."
He laughed so hard he could barely breathe. Fang Qingdai and Huang Changming exchanged a glance, both of them looking bewildered.
Is it really that funny?
Out of politeness, Fang Qingdai and Huang Changming still gave a perfunctory laugh.
With this little incident, Huang Changming forgot to worry about whether his secret had been exposed. He said goodbye and left gracefully.
Fang Qingdai said goodbye to Xiao Mao and carried Qingluan out of the base.
She needs to make arrangements for Jingyi first, and then take Qingluan to get the certification and claim the house after Jingyi leaves.
Once we receive the house, we'll settle in directly at the base.
Thinking of Jing Yi's impending departure, Fang Qingdai let out another long sigh.
The road ahead is uncertain, but she is ready to brave the winds and waves!
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