Chapter 115: Setting up a stall at the market
Qin Muxue did not expect that this guy was so fast. He had arranged almost everyone around her, and each of them had a suitable reason. They could earn enough points on their own to survive in the base.
After careful consideration, Sang Qing decided to hand Alan over to Sheng Xingyuan for treatment. As long as he could live a few more years, it would be fine. After facing the death of his grandfather, he could no longer face the death of Alan.
After Ailan recovered, he was determined not to leave Sang Qing, "Ah Qing, do you dislike me? But I will be good as long as you let me stay by your side."
At that time, Sang Qing almost agreed, but something happened that made him completely give up this idea. Alan once lost his mind and almost bit Su Yuqin. Fortunately, Su Yuqin had supernatural powers and escaped. She also had doubts in her heart. Alan looked like a wild animal she raised. "Sang Qing, what's wrong with Alan? I think he is a little abnormal."
She certainly couldn't hide the matter about Alan, so Sang Qing could only tell her that it was a sequelae. This made Su Yuqin feel a little sympathy for the supernatural animals here, and she no longer planned to pursue the matter of Alan.
"This isn't a solution. It doesn't matter to me. We're all acquaintances. What if Alan hurts someone else?"
This was also what Sang Qing was worried about. He also understood that even with the use of the potion, Alan could not recover to his previous state, and his memory seemed to be getting worse and worse, and he often forgot what happened before.
The only thing he couldn't forget was Sang Qing, and his behavior became more and more like that of a wild beast. After careful consideration, Sang Qing decided to send him for treatment.
That day he leaned against Alan and said, "Remember the days when we were in the Steel Town?"
"Of course I remember."
Although life was very tiring and hard at that time, as he had to go out hunting every day and Alan had to feed the wolf pack, he was free and could soar in nature like a real wolf.
Alan's occasional attacks had made Sang Qing helpless. He realized that he could not delay any longer, so he found Manman for the last time and asked her to check Alan again.
Manman has already prescribed a Chinese medicine for Alan, but the genetic problem is not the original problem of the body. The medicine can only temporarily relieve his pain, but cannot solve the problem from the root. Seeing that Alan's condition is getting worse day by day, she can only persuade Sang Qing, "Maybe what Professor Sheng said is right. The only way is to send him to him for treatment. And I have good news for you. Professor Sheng is willing to let me join his team, which means that I can see Alan from time to time, and you don't have to worry so much."
Sang Qing's heavy heart was finally comforted a little, "That's really good news. In this way, you can help me observe Alan's condition from time to time. Manman, thank you for your help." He tried his best to control his emotions, but Manman could see that he was actually very sad.
But she couldn't stop the separation. This was her best effort. "Ah Qing, are you okay?"
"I'm fine." Now he just wanted to spend a good whole day with Alan.
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In the blink of an eye, more than half a year has passed since the natural disaster began. During this period of time, everyone has gradually grown up.
After more than a month at the Baihu City Base, life has gradually stabilized. The only difference from the past is probably the frequent occurrence of various minor disasters. The base also has corresponding protective measures, and generally speaking, there have not been many major problems.
On this day, Grandma Qu tore off a calendar and found that it was almost New Year's Eve. "Oh, these days, I forget the time as they go by. If I hadn't looked at the calendar, I would have forgotten it long ago. It will be New Year's Eve soon, and this year will be over."
The base also hung up red lanterns to suit the occasion. Even though the prosperity of the past is no longer there, humans always have a sense of ritual. Even at this time, everyone still remembers that the year is coming to an end, and to welcome the new year, they have to buy New Year's goods. At this time, the streets appear to be very lively.
Moreover, the New Year is here, and everyone has three days to rest. Although three days is very short, it is indeed very rare for those who can survive. People here are very busy. If they don’t work hard enough, the points they earn will not be enough to support a family’s expenses, so they dare not rest.
"New Year's Eve is coming soon, why don't we go shopping in the market? I haven't been shopping for a long time and I have forgotten what it feels like to go shopping."
Qin Muxue smiled and nodded, "It's true that I didn't go out for a walk with everyone."
When the children heard the news, they were all very excited. Normally, no festivals were celebrated in the base, and only the New Year was a little grand. Moreover, this was the first New Year for the White Tiger Base.
"Then take the children out to the market!"
Wu You said hesitantly, "Our teacher also told us to practice selling things at the market. I haven't figured out what to sell at the stall yet."
Qin Muxue thought for a moment, "There are a lot of things that can be sold." Her space has everything, "Why not sell some girls' things?"
I bought a lot of cosmetics in the mall before, which I couldn’t use up in several lifetimes. Besides, these things are not necessities, so it would be nice to take some out and let the children try to set up a stall.
"How about selling lipstick, perfume, foundation, etc?"
Wu You was embarrassed, "But I don't know much about these." He was just a kid and didn't know much about girls' cosmetics, and they had no source of supply.
"It's okay, I understand. Don't worry about the stuff, I have a lot of it! Sister Manman and I can help you. Just follow what we say and make the introduction. Selling these things will really improve your abilities."
"But these are your things, Sister Qin."
“How about we split the profits from the sales in half? I can’t use these things anyway.” In fact, it’s not that important to her whether she gets points or not.
Wu You finally agreed to Qin Muxue's proposal with a smile, "Okay, thank you Sister Qin!"
Qu Yanbai set up a small stall for him. Temporary stalls were all arranged in one place, and he needed to write an application to apply for it.
Wu You wrote the application carefully and was soon assigned a seat in a corner. He felt that this location was rather remote and was sad for a long time at first. Qin Muxue found a way to decorate the stall, painted it pink and tied some bows on it. It stood out among the many stalls and was particularly girly. It seemed that it was the type that girls would like.
Nian Nian also came to help. They cleaned up the stall and placed the lipsticks, foundation, perfume and other items neatly on it. Qin Muxue looked around the space and saw a lot of various bags. These things were of no use to her, and she and Manman were not very interested in bags.
Looking at the hundreds of bags in the space, she decided to take out a few for the children to buy and sell. Since they couldn't eat them anyway, she wouldn't need so many bags. Nowadays, these brand-name bags are not as good as the large-capacity mountaineering bags. What's more, what matters most to everyone is what they eat, so they should save as much as possible when using them.
"Wow, Sister Qin, you still have so many bags?"
"Well, whatever price you want to sell it for, it's of no use to me anyway."
"Then it'll be ten points each!"
Those kids didn't know that these bags that they randomly priced at ten cents each could actually be sold for tens of thousands of yuan each, and they were made of crocodile leather.
To be on the safe side and not arouse suspicion from outsiders, Qin Muxue did not take out many items, but each one was a fine product. These things could be hung on the exquisite little stall and could also be used as decoration.
In order to earn points, many residents set up small stalls, some selling snacks, some putting rings on the ground, some selling sundries, and even some auto parts and hardware. There were all kinds of stalls, and they looked really decent. There were even stalls selling broken second-hand electric vehicles.
In the base, apart from military vehicles, private cars are basically not seen. People only ride electric scooters and bicycles. Electric scooters are equivalent to luxury goods. The second-hand ones here are all defective products found in nearby towns. After screening, some of them are left that can be driven, but buying and selling is like opening a blind box.
When the market opens, the place is packed with people at night. There is nothing special to do here, so people can only go shopping. As the Chinese New Year is approaching, people have saved up some points and want to buy some New Year goods to take back.
Wu You and his stall were particularly conspicuous among the other stalls, but no customers came to visit. Only people occasionally came to take a look, but they all shook their heads in embarrassment. Compared to cosmetics like these, food was more attractive. Nian Nian and Wu You were a little anxious because they had not sold a single item yet.
Only Qin Muxue was lying on the recliner at the back. She said she was there to help, but she lay there motionless, watching the two people crying anxiously, "Sister Qin, we can't sell any."
"Is our location too remote?"
"I don't think they sell the same things as us."
It is already difficult for people nowadays to meet their basic life needs, so where would they get extra points to buy cosmetics and bags here?
People with a lot of points will not come to this kind of stall to buy, and they don’t know whether it is real or fake.
Qin Muxue had actually contacted Sheng Xingyuan privately for help. "Do you have any girls who like bags or cosmetics? You can ask them to buy them. They are guaranteed to be genuine and only require very cheap points. I am giving benefits to your subordinates."
Sheng Xingyuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this time, "So spending points to buy your things has become a benefit for my subordinates."
"Others need five points, but your recruits only need two points. Isn't that a benefit? Working under you, they should get a lot of points!"
"You know me well enough. Why bother? Just give me the things and I'll give you the points directly." Sheng Xingyuan thought for a moment and said, "I'll just give you five points. I won't take advantage of you."
"I'm doing this for the children, that's why I want your people to be my customers." Qin Muxue explained as a matter of course: "These children have lost their original homes and are already suffering a lot. They can no longer see the colorful world. I just want to give them more experiences."
Sheng Xingyuan was silent. This was the first time he understood Qin Muxue's world. "Okay, I'll try my best!"
Therefore, Qin Muxue stayed here calmly and leisurely, without any plan on how much she could sell, and was waiting for the people Sheng Xingyuan would find.
Only the two children, Wu You and Nian Nian, were anxious. "Don't be anxious, kids. The shop has only been open for a short time and customers will be here soon." She calmly took a sip of tea and looked around leisurely.
Suddenly, two big men in black clothes appeared in front of the stall, scaring Wu You and Nian Nian. "Sir...what do you want to buy?" Wu You asked stutteringly.
The two big men were still wearing sunglasses. They didn't say anything. They just randomly took a lipstick, paid the points and left.
Wu You wanted to introduce them to each other, but he didn't even have the chance. He saw that the two strong men didn't even have the courage to speak.
Only after they left did he excitedly show off to Qin Muxue: "Sister Qin, look, we sold two lipsticks."
"That's amazing." While praising them, Qin Muxue couldn't help but complain in her heart that Sheng Xingyuan actually asked two big men to come over. That would have been fine, but he also bought two death color numbers. However, as long as they were sold, it would be none of her business.
Then a girl who looked very friendly came and asked her seriously what color foundation would suit her. Nian Nian and Wu Youzi carefully explained to her what kind of foundation was suitable for her skin type, and that since her lip color was relatively light, she could buy a bean paste-colored one to brighten it up.
The girl asked in surprise: "You know so much at such a young age. Can you guarantee that these are genuine? They are sold so cheaply, they can't be fake!"
Wu You patted his chest and said, "How could it be fake? It's 100% authentic and fair to everyone. Look, there's a trial pack here. You can try it."
The girl picked up the trial bottle of liquid foundation, tried it on her hands, and smelled it. It was indeed the same smell as the ones she had bought at the counter before. "How did you kids get the stuff from the counter?" The girl asked so many questions and it was obvious that she was not sent by Sheng Xingyuan.
Qin Muxue then stood up lazily. "I used to be a saleswoman at a counter. When I entered the base, I brought a box of these things with me. I saw that they were useless at home, so I asked the children to set up stalls and exercise."
Looking at Qin Muxue's fair skin, which was flawless without a single blemish, and the tone of her voice, anyone with a discerning eye could tell, she bought a bottle of foundation and a lipstick with some doubt. When she saw the bag hanging there, she became a little unsure again, "Wait, I'll come back later."
After the girl left, Wu You breathed a sigh of relief, "We introduced ourselves according to what Sister Qin said, why doesn't she believe us?"
Qin Muxue looked at the girl's back thoughtfully as she left. "She must have gone to call her little sisters. You will be busy later."
As soon as he finished speaking, the people sent by Sheng Xingyuan came again. Why did Qin Muxue recognize them at a glance? Because they were a few men again. They didn't even look at them. They just picked up something, paid the points and left.
After several groups of people came in succession, Qin Muxue felt numb, until Wu You asked curiously: "Why do girls buy less, and all men buy them? Sister, didn't you say that this is for girls?"
Nian Nian thought for a moment and said, "Stupid, this is of course what a man buys for his girlfriend."
Seeing that they had already come up with a reasonable explanation, Qin Muxue just let them do as they pleased.
Soon the girl who bought the foundation and lipstick came over with several other girls. "Look at the things on this stall. Are they genuine? I just bought lipstick and foundation, and they're pretty good."
The girls picked and chose until they saw the bags hanging there, "How much is this?"
"This is a package, so it will naturally be a little more expensive, ten points." Wu You said.
"Ten points." It is enough for ordinary people to eat for ten days, but for these girls, it is very cheap because their parents are originally rich. One of the girls came to the market just because she was bored, but she found good things unexpectedly. In their sharp eyes, these are indeed good things.
"I want them all. You can calculate the total amount." Ten points are given for one bag, so even if all of them are sold, it would only be sixty points. One of the girls was afraid that others would snatch the bags from her, so she bought all of them without asking about the style.
The other girls were complaining to her, "How could you do this? We didn't even have a chance to say it."
"Boss, is there anything else?"
The stall, which was deserted just now, suddenly attracted so many people and attracted many passers-by to watch the fun.
Wu You was still immersed in surprise, he immediately replied: "Sorry, there is no more."
Nian Nian shouted loudly: "There are only a few rose-red lipsticks left." Before, this color of lipstick was just a slow-selling product, but it was cheap, only two points for one, and it was sold out in no time.
Qin Muxue hadn't expected those young ladies to have such strong purchasing power. These colors that she would probably never wear on her lips were sold out. When someone else came to buy, Wu You could only spread his hands and said, "Sorry, everyone, they are sold out. If you still want them, come back tomorrow."
The remaining customers all left in disappointment. After the crowd dispersed, Qin Muxue asked them to pack up and said, "We've sold out. Let's go shopping with the points we earned!"
Nian Nian asked doubtfully, "But we still have some left. Since they all want it, why don't you sell it to them, Sister Qin?"
"If they get it easily, it won't be attractive. This stall can only be opened for a few days. Let them come back tomorrow."
Nian Nian suddenly realized, "Sister Qin, you are really amazing!"
"Of course. Sister Qin is not only skilled in martial arts, but also smart! I admire her the most." Wu You grinned.
"You guys, stop flattering me. We agreed to split the points 50-50. This is your share, Wu You." After handing the points slip to Wu You, she looked at Nian Nian again, "Niannian, these are yours. You can also buy a gift for your mother."
"Sister, I'm here to help...No need."
"You have to be paid for your work, so just take it!"
"Thank you, sister."
They ran excitedly to the market and bought some of their favorite snacks. The snacks here were very cheap and relatively simple, such as fried potatoes, luncheon meat, noodles, and vegetarian wontons. Even though supplies were scarce, people here lived a fulfilling life.
The two of them stopped in front of a sundry goods stall at the same time. Wu Youshi saw a pair of reading glasses. Grandma Wu was old and often had trouble seeing, so he wanted to buy her a pair of reading glasses as a gift.
Nian Nian took a fancy to a bracelet. Thinking about how her mother worked so hard but never wore any jewelry, she wanted to buy one for her mother as a token of her love.
"If you want to buy it, just buy it! This is your thoughtfulness." She touched their heads. They were both obedient and sensible children, always thinking about others. These were just some little gadgets, so just buy them.
The two children made money and wanted to bring gifts for Manman and Qu Yanbai. Wu You saw a pair of cute little bears and said, "Do these little bears look like Brother Qu and Sister Manman? Why not give them to them?"
"Great, great."
Qin Muxue looked at the bustling market and always had a feeling that the bustle belonged to them and had nothing to do with her. There was always an lingering sadness in her heart.
Until Wu You took out a crystal ball and stuffed it into Qin Muxue's hand, "Sister Qin, this is a New Year's gift for you."
"For me?" She was a little surprised. She didn't expect that the two children would even think of her. "Thank you." This was a small crystal ball with snow, and a little snowman in red clothes inside. It was just a worthless little toy, but it gave Qin Muxue some spiritual comfort at the moment. At least there were people here who cared about her. For them, she had to work hard to stay alive.
"Sister Qin, we should be the ones thanking you! Do you like this crystal ball?"
"I like it. It's beautiful."
"We were almost ripped off by the stall owner. We bargained for a long time before we bought it."
“You guys can bargain too!”
She squatted down with a smile and touched Wu You and Nian Nian's heads.
Until she vaguely saw a familiar figure not far away, wearing a black down jacket and a gray scarf, Qin Muxue stood up quickly, "You go home first, I'll go back later!"
"Okay, goodbye Sister Qin!" Before they could finish their words, Qin Muxue bounced out like a spring. It really looked like Shi Yan's back, but in just a moment, she could no longer find that figure.
Qin Muxue ran through most of the market, shuttling among the bustling crowd, but still couldn't find the person. She looked at the starry sky outside the protective shield with loss. The endless night was just like her mood.
"Am I having an illusion again?"
Suddenly, the flashing black shadow came to her side...
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