When they have a job, they cannot even feed their families. After losing their job and having no income, people can only exchange valuable items at home for food and daily necessities, and markets and black markets come into being.
Many people were unemployed, and only a few were still working. Soon, Su Han also became part of the unemployed army.
At noon on the seventh day, after the employees had finished their meal, the boss lady announced, "The noodle shop is closed. You can all go and make a living."
No free food? Su Han was a little disappointed. After all, she had not consumed the inventory in her portable warehouse in the first seven days of the game because she stayed in the noodle shop and ate and drank for free. Instead, she saved up some money (milk + black bread + soap bought with her salary).
Even though the package was changed from three meals a day to two meals a day, she was still unable to eat her own food - the daily satiety consumption was about 50, which could be replenished by eating two meals of noodles.
She adjusted her meal times slightly, eating one meal at 8 a.m. and another at 3 p.m., and successfully solved her daily consumption problem.
Now that he has lost his job, how should he survive the rest of his life? Su Han couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
The chef said nothing and went back to the kitchen to clean up.
Seeing Su Han sitting still, the proprietress sighed and said with great melancholy, "I'm sorry, I have no choice. The noodle shop really can't be opened anymore, and I have to leave a way out for myself."
Su Han was stunned for a moment, then she laughed, "It's okay, I understand." In fact, she was already very surprised that she could stay in the noodle shop until the 7th day.
Su Han waved goodbye and left without taking anything.
After thinking about it, she decided to go to the market. Maybe someone would be willing to take out a family heirloom in exchange for something to eat?
However, while walking on the road, in just ten minutes, Su Han actually witnessed three robberies.
The first time, a middle-aged man in his forties with a stubble on his face snatched a lollipop from a little girl in kindergarten and turned and ran away.
The second time, a man in his seventies was walking on the road and was suddenly pushed to the ground. The robbers searched all the pockets of the old man and found a stack of banknotes, then left cursing.
"Crazy, completely crazy." Su Han found that she had underestimated the danger outside. So she began to be careful when walking and tried to take the main road.
But even so, she was still being targeted.
Su Han quietly looked at the one woman and two men who surrounded her, and thought that the lone young girl probably looked too conspicuous and too easy to bully, so she was blocked.
The only female among the robbers said casually, "What food do you have? Hand it over and I'll let you go."
Su Han silently reached into his pocket and actually took out a slingshot and steel balls from his personal storage.
The female robber was overjoyed, thinking that the prey would surrender obediently, but the next second, the prey pulled the slingshot and shot out the steel balls.
With a "clang" sound, a hole was broken in the can of Coke in a person's hand, and the Coke flowed out.
The three were stunned.
Su Han slowly took out another steel ball and loaded it. Then she said, "I always like to hit people in the face."
The female robber's face turned pale. What if the steel ball that could penetrate a can hit her face...
"Let's go!" she said as she ran away.
The man followed closely behind. The three of them ran as fast as they could, not even daring to look back.
Su Han released the slingshot, put the steel ball back into his portable storage, and whispered softly, "I have to find a way to get a backpack. My portable storage is running out of space."
There are 100 steel balls in a bag. Once opened, they can only be counted by the balls, not by the bag. In other words, it takes up one more grid.
"If you have a backpack, you can put the unpacked steel balls into the bag." Su Han continued to move towards the market with full of anticipation.
I don’t know if the other robbers saw her defense and knew she was not someone to be trifled with, but after that, no one approached her without knowing her manners.
Soon, Su Han arrived at the market.
This is a small park with people selling things on the street everywhere.
"Candles, useful candles! Don't miss them if you pass by!"
"We have matchboxes, lighters, flints and everything! I just want to change for something to eat, come and take a look!"
"Super thick quilt, very warm! If you are interested, come quickly."
“Nylon backpack! Definitely durable! I bought it less than half a month ago and it’s at least 90% new!”
Nylon backpack? Su Han followed the sound and saw the stall owner arguing with someone, "Nylon material is absolutely wear-resistant and very light to carry! It's also elastic and doesn't easily leave sweat smell."
The buyer was obviously interested, but hesitant. "The price of two loaves of bread is too expensive! Just one loaf. I'll buy it."
The stall owner was immediately anxious. "How is it expensive? I spent more than a hundred dollars to buy the bag! How much are two pieces of bread worth? Twenty?"
"That's not how it works." The buyer wasn't fooled at all. He said confidently, "What time is it now? The backpack is more valuable. Can you exchange it for bread? Gold has a price, but food is priceless!"
Su Han glanced at the nylon bag. It did look new, so she interrupted, "Two loaves of bread, right? I'll buy them."
The stall owner was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, "I knew there was someone who knew the goods!!"
The buyer turned his head away in displeasure. "It's not good to interrupt others when they are discussing something, right?"
"Then you pay for the two loaves of bread. I won't fight with you." Su Han said calmly, "You keep bargaining and don't seem to be sincere about buying. That's why I speak up."
"Yes! He bargained hard, but he didn't really want to buy it!" The stall owner nodded repeatedly, trying to agree, "Girl, just buy it. The price is not expensive, just two pieces of bread will do."
The buyer was angry. He was sure that he could take off the backpack with a piece of bread, but suddenly someone showed up to make trouble.
Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat, and he looked back and forth between Su Han and the stall owner. After a long while, he sneered, "I think I figured it out. This woman is a shill, right? How about it, do you two know each other?"
Su Han was speechless for a while, "You think too much."
"Then go ahead and buy it. I'll give you the chance." The buyer took the initiative to move aside and said with a sneer, "I won't be fooled. This backpack is only worth a piece of bread!"
The stall owner smiled and asked cautiously, "Look..."
"Since he doesn't want it, I'll buy it." Su Han took out two pieces of black bread from his pocket and handed them over.
The stall owner was delighted. "Okay, here's the backpack for you. Take it!"
Su Han put on his backpack and continued to shop at other stalls.
The previous buyer was completely dumbfounded, with his mouth wide open for a long time.
Su Han first exchanged the last piece of black bread for five candles, then walked to the stall next to him and asked, "How much are lighters and flints?"
The stall owner was excited - this is a rich man! He took out several pieces of bread without blinking an eye!
He said passionately, "This customer, you have a good eye! The lighters here are limited editions and are very valuable!"
Su Han was speechless for a while. "Don't make a fuss. I bought the lighter to start a fire, no matter if it is a limited edition or not."
After all, the limited edition only looks good and has commemorative significance, and it doesn’t contain a lot of fuel.
The stall owner was suddenly speechless.
"An ordinary lighter will do. Name your price. And there's also a flint. I want it too." Su Han said calmly.
You know, flint is a good thing. Its main components are cerium and lanthanum, and the alloy made with iron is hard and brittle, and sparks will appear once it is hit.
If you add magnesium rods, you can easily light a fire.
Lighters are good, but they have little fuel and can only be used a few times. Flint is different and can be used many times.
The stall owner moved his lips and asked, "It's not impossible to give you the flint, but the question is, what's your price?"
Su Han asked back, "How much do you want?"
Although there were a lot of supplies in the warehouse, she didn't want to be slaughtered like a fat sheep.
"Tell me what you have first." The stall owner asked persistently.
Su Han replied, "You quote a price first, and we'll continue the discussion if it's suitable. If not, I'll find someone else."
If it doesn't work, find someone else... This is too hurtful. The stall owner squatted here for a long time, but not many people were interested in flint.
In fact, when bartering, people no longer care about the original price of the item. More often, people are more willing to see how many people need it. If the item is popular, it is easy to get a good price. If no one is interested in the item, no matter how valuable it is, it will not be exchanged.
The stall owner licked his lips and said the price he had in mind, "Five ordinary lighters, one flint, and a magnesium stick in exchange for two loaves of bread. No less!"
Su Han glanced at her portable warehouse and said helplessly, "I have no more brown bread." She did have meat floss and cream bread, but she didn't plan to exchange it.
You said nothing! The stall owner immediately rolled his eyes.
Su Han continued, "How about 1 bar of soap and 1 bottle of milk?"
Soap?! The stall owner's eyes widened suddenly. He knew that the price of soap in the black market was very high, and one bar of soap was enough to exchange for two or even three pieces of black bread!
"Deal!" The stall owner agreed eagerly.
The deal was done, Su Han put the flint and lighter into his backpack and left the market.
Naturally, her generosity attracted the attention of some people, some of whom followed her secretly, trying to find a hidden place to rob her.
Su Han walked slowly and calmly, with a hint of smile on her lips. She knew that money could move people's hearts, and she also knew that in today's world, food and daily necessities were more precious than money.
If it were an ordinary girl, she would of course hide from the limelight and go to different markets to collect the goods she wanted piece by piece without leaving any trace. But... she was not an ordinary girl.
She has learned self-defense, practiced slingshot shooting, has a six-pack, and often goes camping. She is an out-and-out tomboy.
Su Hanxin said that she had stayed in the noodle shop for too long, and most of the customers she met were in a good situation and had no reference value. It was time to find someone to chat with and ask about the situation of the grassroots people.
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