Chapter 10 Arriving on the Island: Is that murderous woman his Sister Shen?
The stack count of one space is 999, so three hundred turtle eggs are no problem. Chen Dixin continued to walk in.
After looking around, I found two watermelons and a silver supply box on the ground. Supply boxes produced on islands are generally not bad.
Despite finding nothing else, Shen Dixin was not disappointed; the trip was worthwhile simply because there were sea turtle eggs on the island.
She looked up and saw that the island was covered with lush vegetation, including many fruit trees. There were not many living things on the island, only the rustling sound of leaves rubbing against each other.
The light seemed to be reflecting off the small hill in the distance, and it looked like minerals.
Shen Dixin wished he could move everything back in an instant, grab an axe, and get to work! To get rich, start by chopping down trees!
[The player cuts down 1 coconut tree, which drops 9 planks, 5 palm leaves, and 1 coconut.]
[The player cuts down 1 bush, which drops 1 plank, 7 plant leaves, and 1 berry.]
[Congratulations, player, you have triggered the talent effect! Bush drops x3!]
[Player cuts down 1 apple tree, drops 6 planks, 9 plant leaves, 1 apple, and 1 apple seed]
[Congratulations to the player for obtaining the unique title "Bear's Hatred," unlocked by chopping down more than 20 trees in one day. Wearing it increases attack power against bears by 10%.]
[Player mines 1 copper ore, drops 1 stone and 1 copper ore]
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It wasn't until her bracelet notified her of another message from a friend that Shen Dixin checked the time; it was almost noon.
She had already hacked half the island bare, and had gone through three axes already. Now, while she was recovering her strength, she was carrying the harvested items back and forth.
Cutting down trees consumes more physical strength than gathering resources. After cutting down a few trees, Chen Dixin needs to rest for a while, which is a good time to do some business and make some money.
As everyone's resources gradually become more abundant, the number of people buying water purifiers has not decreased but has actually increased significantly. Buying these blueprints is such a good deal!
The experience bar is currently at (188/1000). Shen Dixin changed jobs when she signed the contract so that she could get the job bonus from the refreshed supply boxes in the future.
So she couldn't have the experience of cutting down trees, which is a farmer's skill. Shen Dixin felt it was a bit of a pity, but when she thought about the supply boxes she had retrieved while cutting down trees, she could accept it.
After all, gathering medicine is the priority now. If they are short of one or two medicines and Lu Mingang really dies, all their efforts will be in vain, and she will lose more than just a little experience.
After a morning of contemplation, I harvested quite a few materials: several hundred pieces of wood and palm leaves, twenty-three scattered coconuts and apples, a considerable amount of minerals, and even a yellow gemstone.
The ore mined from the island is raw ore, which needs to be smelted in a furnace before it can be used. However, metal blocks are not rare, so it's fine to store them for later smelting.
There were still three black iron supply crates and five wooden supply crates unopened, and Shen Dixin did not forget to keep an eye on the nearby sea while on the island.
The message was sent by Lu Mingang. He had reached a point nearby where he could see Shen Dixin's raft, but he couldn't find her. He asked if she was on the island.
Lu Mingang was curiously fiddling with the chain connecting the two rafts when he touched Chen Dixin's raft, and it automatically fastened itself to it.
I can't pull it out; I can't even grind it open with a nail.
Old Shen: I'll be right back.
Lu Mingang was a little excited when he saw the news and looked towards the island.
There seemed to be a figure, slender, dressed in fresh and elegant clothes, with hair flowing in the wind, and an outstanding appearance that could be seen from afar.
Lu Mingang was still marveling at how different the big boss was in real life. As Shen Dixin approached and her figure gradually became clearer, Lu Mingang's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
Good heavens, is this woman, cold as ice, with sharp eyes, carrying an axe and radiating murderous intent, really the same Sister Shen I just saw? Are you sure it hasn't been changed?
His figure, which had been swaying in the sea breeze, instantly transformed into the steady and determined demeanor of a leader, taking one step at a time.
Lu Mingang's eyes cleared instantly, and he didn't know what to do with his hands and feet. He greeted her obediently, "Dixin... Sister!"
When Shen Dixin saw Lu Mingang, she was also a little surprised. He was 1.8 meters tall, with a buzz cut, and his loose hoodie couldn't hide his full muscles.
When he has no expression, he is cold and aloof. When he squats down, all he does is smoke a cigarette. He looks like a gangster and doesn't seem like a good person. This is completely different from the innocent and naive image that Lu Mingang previously gave people.
Before she ventured into the sea to survive, Shen Dixin would always avoid people like this on the road, but now she's not afraid at all.
She went straight up to him, her face turning cold, intending to give him a hard time.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he approached, Lu Mingang spoke warmly with a bright smile, instantly dispelling the tense atmosphere.
Shen Dixin imagined a large golden retriever rushing towards him! Its tail was wagging like a propeller.
A little clumsy, but cute.
Shen Dixin couldn't hold back any longer. Her softened face was so gentle that it was hard to say who was more tender-hearted compared to Lu Mingang now.
Lu Mingang was very talkative. He sat on his raft, retrieving supplies while chatting with Chen Dixin.
This guy quickly realized that Shen Dixin wasn't as cold as she appeared, and very naturally started to build a relationship with her.
"Sister Dixin, you look so young! How old are you? I'm a junior in college."
20.
“I’m a year older than you.” Lu Mingang looked a little conflicted and asked in a low voice if he could stop calling her “sister,” but Chen Dixin let him be.
This guy is really harmless; even if you deliberately get close to him, you won't feel like he has any bad intentions.
"Dixin, what do you do for a living? How do you hook so accurately every time? You're amazing!"
"Dixin, do you know how to fish? I've been fishing for so long and haven't caught a single fish."
"Purify the heart..."
Shen Dixin felt a long-lost sense of liveliness, or rather, noise. She replied to Lu Mingang's words in a somewhat helpless manner.
Lu Mingang's raft was attached to hers and wouldn't be blown away by the sea breeze for the time being, but a sail definitely needed to be added, otherwise a single sail carrying two rafts would be very slow.
Although the others managed to reach level one, their raft was still dilapidated, lacking any facilities, and all sorts of supplies were piled up on the floor.
Chen Dixin added sails and a water purifier to his boat, and also put the upgrade materials he had saved in a wooden box.
Lu Mingang felt embarrassed and took out a piece of cream cake from his spatial storage, looking at her expectantly, "Dixin, have you eaten? I have a piece of cake here."
It was time to eat. Shen Dixin naturally accepted the cake, put it next to her, and took out a steamed bun to eat.
"Dixin, why aren't you eating?"
"There's no need, it's the same as eating steamed buns."
After Shen Dixin finished speaking, she felt that she couldn't be too harsh on others, otherwise she would have to change jobs in three months, so she added a sentence.
"You can eat. After you finish, tidy up that pile of stuff. Put all the supplies on my raft, sort them by category, and don't mess them up."
Lu Mingang hesitated, then stopped speaking and went to organize the supplies.
"Keep an eye out for supply crates at sea while you're sorting them out. If you find any, call me to hook them."
It has to be said that having someone to give orders is indeed much more convenient, as you don't have to do these chores yourself.
The reason Shen Dixin arranged everything was because she needed to focus on exchanging supplies; the materials for the workbench she unlocked last night were still unavailable!
That's a very important item; we need to find it quickly.
Unexpectedly, after completing a few orders, a system notification suddenly popped up.
[Congratulations to the player for averaging over 100 transactions per day within three days. You are now eligible to operate your own personal shop. The entry point can be found in the upper right corner of the chat channel.]
[Congratulations to player "AAA Supply Wholesaler Lao Shen" for being the first player on the entire server to open a personal shop! Reward: 1 Gold Supply Box!]
[The "Shop" feature is now unlocked; players can find the entry point in the upper right corner of the chat channel.]
Shen Dixin raised an eyebrow. A personal shop—perfect timing! She only knew that it was triggered by a transaction, but she didn't know the specific conditions.
While the system announcement was still floating at the top of the channel, Chen Dixin quickly started advertising.
AAA Materials Wholesale Shop Owner Lao Shen: Grand Opening 20% Off! OEM/ODM services have moved to a personal shop. For those interested in trading, look for the shop sign. Fair prices, honest dealings!
Lu Mingang also saw it. Having been taken under the wing of the big boss, he felt a sense of shared honor and disgrace and was quite proud.
This shop is very convenient, with separate sections for selling and buying.
Once the sales interface is set up and the transaction price is set, orders can be placed directly, saving a lot of communication time.
If the materials set by the shop owner are not available, you can also use the counter-offer function to customize your bid. Counter-offer requests are sorted by bid amount.
Buying involves listing the materials you need, receiving offers from other buyers, and then making a transaction if you find the offer suitable.
The system charges a 5% tax on each order, which is neither more nor less, and is negligible compared to the profits brought by the shops.
Chen Dixin uploaded all the necessary materials and kept processing the flood of transaction requests.
In the end, we not only exchanged enough materials for a workbench and a second level-one ship, but also had quite a bit left over.
The food remained the same, except for dry, unappetizing items like steamed buns and toast; everything else was replaced, including the small cakes offered by Lu Mingang.
Lu Mingang had finished his work sometime earlier, and helped Chen Dixin hand over the items to be shelved, and then put away the items that had been exchanged.
"Dixin, do we have to eat steamed buns every day?"
He looked at the remaining bag of steamed buns, his face pale. "How about I cook for you? I chose to be a chef!"
Shen Dixin glanced at him. "Do you have a pot?"
"No." Lu Mingang scratched his head. The only way he could gain experience now was to cook things over a fire.
"It will be ready soon, then you can make it for us."
Shen Dixin accepted Lu Mingang's overtures and decided to be less harsh on herself.
She was used to eating steamed buns in her past life. She could exchange a big meat bun for two steamed buns if she waited, which would save her a lot of money.
Shen Dixin clenched her fists, lowered her head and remained silent. This time, she would not allow herself to be reduced to eating only steamed buns. Eating something better might not be as difficult as she thought.
What's more, Shen Dixin smiled and raised her head. She even had her own personal chef! She wondered if Lu Mingang's cooking was any good. With his professional expertise, it couldn't be too bad, right?
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