Chapter 21 Crayfish, you disgust me!
It wasn't until today, after thoroughly investigating the reputation of "Old Shen, the AAA Materials Wholesaler" and learning about Chen Dixin's actions over the past few days, that Coffee realized what kind of powerful figure she had latched onto.
Will the boss like Diesheng? If not, can we take it back? Coffee is eagerly awaiting a heartfelt response.
However, such a gentle person must like flowers and plants, right?
Chen Dixin really likes it and has already started thinking about what to give in exchange for coffee.
I glanced at the butterfly every now and then; its white wasn't the dead white of wall plaster, but rather reflected a soft, shimmering light, like moonlight.
The moment Shen Dixin saw it, she felt her heart was touched.
"Stay," she told herself.
I don't know when it started, but it seems to be that runny omelet.
Shen Dixin finally realized, in a daze, that she had escaped the wretched life of her previous life, where she had to live in the cracks and even save on food.
Well... it's permissible to live a little happier, right? She likes flowers, so she can bring back lots of them.
Shen Dixin's eyes stung with tears. She was able to survive for nearly a year despite being delayed by two months in the early stages and having almost the lowest progress rate. She even climbed to the top of the players' ranks because she didn't treat herself like a human being and ignored all needs just to survive.
Doesn't she like to eat delicious food? Doesn't she like beautiful food? Was she born to fight?
However, it was the will to survive that sustained her; she wanted to live.
"Lu Mingang, have you made anything for us to eat tonight? Give me some."
After thinking for a moment, Shen Dixin called out to Lu Mingang.
These flowers are pretty, but they have no other use and won't fetch a good price.
The coffee was given to Chen Dixin not to exchange for rare materials; if it were given as a gift, it would lose its original meaning.
Shen Dixin naturally understood this and decided to reciprocate with something rare but not expensive.
She noticed that every time Lu Mingang cooked, the dishes he left for her were specially prepared with care, unlike the quickly stir-fried and sold dishes.
He can make many portions at once, but if he doesn't have enough ingredients or makes a small batch, then he can only make those dishes at Chenxixin Restaurant.
So, Chen Dixin looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, pretending to be deep in thought, and came to a conclusion: going to Lu Mingang might yield a suitable return gift!
"Yes, Dixin, I'll put it on that shelf for you."
Lu Mingang was engrossed in battling various fish. He took a few minutes to release some food before returning. He had just caught a large number of fish, indicating that some player had had a great catch.
We need to finish this quickly. Although the temperature at sea isn't high, the sun is still shining. There are so many different kinds of fish, we can't put them in our backpacks. If we're slow, they might smell fishy.
Although players might not care about a slight imperfection in taste, Lu Mingang still took it seriously.
Shen Dixin didn't even need to look; the enticing fragrance already told her that there was something good in there!
Her nostrils flared; the aroma of spicy and savory flavors filled the air!
In an instant, a food that had once haunted her dreams came to mind—crayfish!
Upon closer inspection, it was indeed true; plump shrimp were soaking in bright red chili oil, making one's mouth water!
Seemingly worried that eating only shrimp wouldn't be enough, Lu Mingang prepared a large bowl full of shrimp and put it directly into an iron pot.
Since discovering that Lu Mingang could earn a lot, Shen Dixing has stopped restricting his spending. She even made five pots for him. There was no other way; these were the only containers that could hold a lot of food at the moment.
Shen Dixin quietly kept most of it, only filling a plastic takeout box with the coffee.
AAA Materials Wholesaler Lao Shen: Thanks, I like it very much, you can take this and eat it.
Coffee was so excited when she received the crayfish that her face turned bright red, just like the crayfish she was holding in her hands.
Crayfish aren't filling; a whole box of them might not even be as filling as a big steamed bun. But the satisfaction they bring is something no amount of steamed buns can match!
Coffee was getting excited when she suddenly slapped her forehead. Wait a minute, wasn't she here to boost the big shot's favor? Why is she taking his things, especially such rare treats!
The owner is a chef, so I guess he makes it himself. Look at all these chilies and Sichuan peppercorns... how many seasonings do you need to make one serving?
Having seen chefs collect seasonings, Coffee naturally knew that cooking couldn't rely on just one ingredient. Upon weighing it, he immediately felt the crayfish in his hand become too hot to handle.
Then, she began to tell Shen Dixing all sorts of information she had gathered and personally experienced.
Coffee or Tea: I bought my butterfly-shaped ceramic flowerpot from a wandering merchant. His stuff is pretty good, but he's a bit eccentric, like a charlatan. It's all about fate between you and the goods.
We talked about coffee and all sorts of things, even if we didn't need to use it, it was just a chat.
Shen Dixin suddenly remembered that the wandering merchant sold blind boxes, which you could never tell what was inside. You could get one of each for ten white coins.
Introducing products is also part of their routine, but no player can tell whether what they say is true or false.
Moreover, they usually don't sell anything of good quality. The goods sold by wandering merchants are just like their appearance: wrapped in rags, looking shabby and destitute. There are very few truly useful items, but a lot of strange and odd things.
They are not uncommon at sea; you can run into them three to five times a month. Shen Dixin will buy one at most to try his luck, but most of the time he won't buy anything, since ten white coins are not cheap.
The main function of the wandering merchant for players is to increase the ways to obtain white coins; otherwise, it's hard to say when a garbage recycling station will refresh on the island.
Unlike garbage dumps, merchants prefer normal goods; they get higher prices for items like gold and jewelry than they would from garbage dumps.
They also eat and buy food, which is quite cost-effective for Shen Dixin.
Shen Dixin already knew the news, but she appreciated Coffee's kindness and taught her some tips.
I was so touched that I spilled my coffee. When I came to my senses, I realized that I had meant to give the boss something, but somehow I ended up owing him more and more favors.
On the contrary, my goodwill towards him suddenly increased, and I felt a deep respect for the boss. He was so generous!
After finishing her business, Shen Dixin looked at the pot of crayfish with a restless urge to eat them.
Well, my energy isn't fully restored yet. I've almost digested my lunch. Once my physical condition improves, my appetite will increase.
Based on Xiaoming's experience as a AAA building materials wholesaler in his previous life, after the average physical fitness increases by five points, one has to eat the equivalent of one more person's portion every day. Chen Dixin's current appetite is comparable to that of two adult men.
Hehe, since that's the case.
Chen Dixin reached for the crayfish and started eating!
There were even disposable gloves. These were the blueprints that Lu Mingang had obtained that morning; one plastic sheet could make twenty pairs of gloves.
Originally, it was just to gain some experience and make things easier for myself, but I didn't expect it to sell so well. I guess there aren't many people like Shen Dixin who can sell tableware.
As Chen Dixin peeled shrimp, he counted his earnings; half the day had already passed.
As expected, Chen Dixin's OEM business saw sales double!
After all, it's already the third day, and everyone has accepted reality. The game is progressing slowly, and they're not as strapped for cash as they were the first two days.
Chen Dixin's shop offers a wide variety of products at low prices, and many players who have bought from it either complete their collections or buy in bulk.
Intelligent systems are not real people after all. The acquisition price is reasonable, but the supply and demand in the market are still uncertain.
For example, mineral water, which was scarce in the early stages, sold for at least two more basic resources than food, but the system priced it according to the actual price of the item after it stabilized.
To save trouble, Chen Dixin simply raised the prices uniformly, since the goods would still be affordable even after the price increase.
This price increase has unfortunately offended some people, and players who discovered it in the chat channel have spoken out in support of others.
This world is a complete charade: Ha! You heartless bastard, you've finally shown your true colors, @AAA Materials Wholesale Old Shen. Your shop has only been open for one day and you've already raised prices so much. Surely no one will speak up for you now! Hahahaha, I bet you've angered everyone and you won't even know how you die.
Spider Toast: You're right! We should unite and drive the wholesalers out of business. These convenient facilities like shops should belong to the people. Why should he, a single player, be allowed to run them and raise prices whenever he wants? Is there no law anymore?!
King of Salted Fish: The price increase isn't that much, are you guys overreacting?
Instant noodles are too hot: If they dare to raise prices by half today, they'll dare to double them tomorrow! Let's boycott them together; if they don't lower the price, we'll never shop at their stores again!
Which zoo monkey ran away? Hey, don't speak for me like that! Who's with you, Instant Noodle Bro? There's no one behind you.
Shen Dixin scrolled through the chat history, raising an eyebrow. How come her shop seemed to have become a system facility?
The leader was none other than a familiar ID. Shen Dixin tilted her head, feeling that they were like flies buzzing in her ear, posing no threat whatsoever, and capable of nothing except spreading a little bit of bacteria that could not harm anyone.
Unfortunately, you can't block players' comments; you can only restrict their trading privileges. However...
Shen Dixin remembered that she had received a team card as a reward when she returned from the arena. It seemed she needed to stretch her muscles a bit.
She pondered who she should target, just in case. She wasn't planning to take care of both at once. After all, she had so many people on her blacklist that she couldn't possibly settle scores with them all one by one. She just wanted people to know that she had the power to do so.
Although the trend has been stirred up and many players have followed suit in criticizing Chen Dixin, there are clearly many discerning people, with Coffee, who just ate someone else's food, being at the forefront.
Coffee or Tea: @SpiderToast You're so generous with other people's money, I bet you're feeling really bad for not being able to help everyone. Maybe jumping into the sea will cleanse you of your sins.
Coffee or Tea: @This world is just a makeshift operation, too lazy to criticize. Get lost, you envious person! You disgust me, give me some money back.
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