The aroma of stewed meat and rice filled the empty bungalow. The bungalow, which everyone originally thought was dilapidated, was surprisingly filled with a warm and lively feeling.
Mosley looked at the dried meat he had taken out, which was so dry that it was impossible to chew, and stuffed it back into the space.
He originally wanted to share it with the Xinyu team. Jerky is still very popular in Country Y as a food that can replenish the body's energy. Although they are people with special abilities, they still have to soak it in water frequently before they can barely bite it.
“We’ll pay for it.”
Qiao squatted beside the rice pot and said this. Lin Xiuyuan felt like he was about to drool...
Seeing that no one from the Xinyu team refused their intention to pay, Ivy, Abby and the others no longer felt restrained.
"It's said that China has been a country rich in resources since ancient times. Now it seems to be true!"
Jerome exclaimed in admiration, saying that it was bad enough that they cooked such a sumptuous meal, but they even added so many kinds of seasonings?
It’s really exquisite!
"Alas, it's a pity that I have already sworn to God that I will always be loyal to the Nicol family, otherwise I would have gone to China to mess around."
Paul also said exaggeratedly.
It can be heard that several people are intentionally praising their own country. Although Su Jin and the others didn't say anything, they were very happy in their hearts.
So Su Jin took out another box of canned fruits that she had made in the space. There were yellow peaches, pears and apples in it. She hadn't sold supplies for a long time, so she had accumulated a lot of canned fruits.
"These are what we collected on the road. Let's share them."
As Su Jin spoke, he asked Lin Xiuyuan to distribute a bottle to each of them.
Country Y has very few resources. Although it has arable land, it mainly relied on imports before the end of the world. So when several people saw the fruit that they had not eaten for a year, they immediately looked at it as if it were a priceless treasure.
"Dear Su Jin, you must be sent by God to save us"
Abby cried with joy. Even if they would pay for the meal to the Xinyu team, they would not exchange such rare canned fruit with others no matter how many crystal cores they used. Moreover, the glass bottle was full of fruit, which looked very substantial.
"We are a bounty hunting team and we are doing business, please don't be too polite."
Su Jin said.
"So as long as we have the crystal core, we can buy the supplies in your space?"
Paul asked.
"Well, after we went out last time, we didn't put some supplies in our base, so we still have some left."
Su Jin replied that after all, they were not Long Xing Tian Xia now, so they didn't dare to say too much.
However, this sentence has already greatly surprised several people.
They pledged allegiance to the Nicol family not because of their beliefs, but simply because none of them had the resources to support themselves.
That is to say, they can only eat some dry biscuits and dried meat when they are doing tasks these days. Otherwise, they can only get one meal a day on weekdays.
"Joe...we..."
Ivy knew that Joe was one of the heirs of the Nicol family, and wondered if he would mind their private transaction.
"Why are you looking at me? If you have a crystal core, go buy it. I won't tell anyone. I'm not Zeus."
Joe shrugged and said indifferently.
Only Morris and his group knew the reason, because... when they were at the S City base, they also bought a lot of supplies from Xinyu Store! !
"Joe, I really think you're much better than Hughes!"
Abby hugged Joe's neck excitedly. They often went out on missions with Joe and were already familiar with him. Not only did Joe not have the airs of those people from the Nicol family, he was also extremely smart. Now he was completely on their side, so they also regarded Joe as a friend.
The lights in the bungalow were still on, and the people who had already made orders with Su Jin to purchase supplies were very excited. After having a delicious meal, no one felt sleepy at all, but was chatting with each other.
"Joe, could you come out for a moment?"
While no one was paying attention, Reese whispered in Joe's ear.
Thinking of Reese's strange behavior all day, Joe nodded. Reese, who always said what he thought, what exactly did he want to tell him?
"Joe, I was thinking of telling you after we got back to base, but I'm in so much pain right now."
This was the first time Joe saw Reese with such an expression.
"What's wrong with you? You haven't been okay since last night."
Joe asked.
So Reese told Joe everything he had heard outside the meeting room, from beginning to end.
"You are from the Nicol family, and I am also loyal to the Nicol family, but I really don't know what to do in this matter. They saved me three times, three times, Joe. I don't know whose side to stand on. Can you understand me?"
Reese tried his best to control his emotions, for he was afraid that he would yell out loudly by accident.
"Reese, don't tell anyone about this except me. I will handle it."
Joe held Reese's shoulders and spoke to him face to face.
"Why?"
Reese was puzzled. Did Joe also intend to let this matter go and pretend he didn't hear it?
"Because...if they find out before their plan succeeds, you'll lose your life."
Joe looked at Reese seriously.
He knew Hughes's methods very well, and he was also worried about Reese who was eavesdropping outside the night before. At the same time, he was also more fortunate. If it was Morris who went back, with Morris's personality, they probably would never see Morris again.
"Then...will you choose the Nicol family?"
Reese asked, will Joe protect the Xinyu team?
"Rhys, some things can't be chosen immediately. Before making a choice, we must weigh the pros and cons, but I think... you understand me."
After saying this, Joe left the place, leaving Reese alone standing in the darkness.
“…”
What does Joe mean by that last sentence, so should he weigh the pros and cons?
Reese scratched his hair, confused.
In the dark corner, Lin Xiuyuan's feet were almost numb from squatting while holding the gold. This was the first time in his life that he had squatted in a corner, but the sad thing was that he couldn't understand a single word they were saying.
On the importance of learning a foreign language!!!
Fortunately, Su Jin was smart enough and threw him a recorder. He was afraid of being discovered, so he covered Tuhao Jin's mouth with one hand and held the recorder with the other hand, and his palm was sweating.
Seeing that Reese had finally left, Lin Xiuyuan dared to take a deep breath. Tuhao Jin also imitated Lin Xiuyuan and opened his mouth wide to breathe out.
"Okay, thank you, Tuhao Jin."
Lin Xiuyuan whispered, then stuffed the little monkey into the pocket of his clothes. Fortunately, Tuhao Jin was small enough that he could take it back with him. Otherwise, he really didn't know where to put Tuhao Jin since it couldn't enter the space by itself.
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