Chapter 28
However, out of trust in Wandi, Ying Zhao still took a small step forward. "But Wandi, do we have an invitation? Or some kind of pass?"
Otherwise, wouldn't it be a bit too reckless for a mortal to try out the flamethrower?
Wandi just continued walking forward, "Don't worry, I have my own channels."
Well, Wandi said so, and Ying Zhao shook herself, straightened her back, and walked forward with big strides and eyes fixed on the front. What surprised her was that they actually walked in openly like this, with their arms and legs fully covered.
The underground city is indeed several times more prosperous than the shops above. Just walking in the passage outside, you can already feel its grandeur.
"Is there anything I need to do?" Ying Zhao asked, holding Wan Di's arm. She didn't quite understand why Wan Di had chosen to go with her. With her complete lack of experience, whether she could be of any help was a question, and if she ended up making things worse, it would be disastrous.
"Hmm..." Wandi turned to look at Ying Zhao, thought for a moment, and said, "You don't have to do anything. Just stand behind me confidently and indifferently, preferably with your head tilted up and your nose pointed upwards, and don't easily meet people's eyes. In short, you have to act like someone who is aloof, annoying, and difficult to get along with."
Ying Zhao was stunned again and again after hearing this. Although she had met people like that before, she was really unsure about how to act like one.
Soon they arrived at the meeting place. Across from the round table in the conference room sat the buyer, a woman with sharp eyes and a serious expression. As soon as they entered, the door was closed.
"I've checked the color and purity of the energy stone, and there's no problem. But I think the price is a bit high." The lady spoke first, and she got straight to the point.
Ying Zhao stood expressionless behind Wan Di, acting like a statue. Actually, she was listening to what the other person was saying, thinking about what she would say if she were faced with such a problem, and then she was looking forward to what Wan Di would say next.
Wandi, sitting across from her, had anticipated such a request. She spoke calmly.
Ying Zhao listened slowly, maintaining his outward appearance while internally applauding. Wan Di's words were both logically rigorous and irrefutable, yet gentle, powerful, and full of humanistic care.
Combining ordinary words together makes it suddenly become intelligent and charming.
The opponent was clearly experienced, and the two of them usually fought back and forth. Several times, she felt that the questions he asked were too tricky, leaving her completely powerless to fight back. Yet, even from such desperate situations, Wandi was able to pull herself back from the brink of death time and time again.
Ying Zhao was initially worried that Wan Di's uncompromising attitude would derail the cooperation. She was the type of person willing to step back and seek a broader perspective. She hated conflict, because in her eyes, conflict and disagreement were a sure sign of failure.
But today, Wendy showed her another way to succeed.
It turns out that there is no need to compromise and as long as you firmly protect your own interests, you can still achieve a win-win situation - they have reached a long-term cooperation.
Both sides gave up some interests in order to maintain greater long-term interests.
After seeing off the elite boss, Ying Zhao fiddled with his camera and came across a photo of Wan Di that he had accidentally taken while documenting the process.
Even at first sight, Ying Zhao liked it. That was the picture of Wan Di, arguing her point of view with grace and elegance. Beside her was a display jewel, gleaming under the multiple spotlights. But what was even more striking in that photo were the eyes on that beautiful face.
Bright eyes can make priceless gems pale in comparison.
Ying Zhao recalled the ambitious look in Wan Di's eyes when he was on the spaceship, looking out the window, as if he wanted to take over the entire galaxy.
"The ambition and desire in your eyes shine brighter than gems."
Ying Zhao wrote on the back of the photo: She knows what makes those eyes more vivid and what makes Wan Di more charming.
Arrogant words became reality, and the trust that had been shaky was broken and then rebuilt. Everyone simply admired and trusted Wendy even more. Was this all part of Wendy's plan? Or was it just an unintentional move?
With money, everyone quickly bought good things and returned home with a lot of stuff.
Returning to Tiqiu, everyone felt refreshed. The sisters who stayed behind in Jiaoyuan also received 3,000 interstellar coins in personal funds and 1,000 interstellar coins in subsidies.
Everyone worked together to carry down the instruments and boxes of supplies, introducing them as they went.
"This is used to test soil quality. We must be careful!" Interstellar nutrient solution technology is already very mature, but everyone agrees that food is not just for maintaining life; it is also a form of enjoyment. In short, it cannot be easily given up.
"Oh, right, right, this tool. Let me tell you, we found it when we were browsing the drugstore. The owner said it was a bunch of old antique scrap metal that he had sorted out during the move and he was worried about where to put it. We quickly talked to the owner and took it. Look, these are made of good materials, they will definitely be very useful!"
"I bought the chili sauce I've been wanting for a while now. This brand is super delicious. It really adds to everything!"
With strength in numbers, they soon moved everything back to where it belonged. Now it was free time, and Wandi and the others tacitly decided to go back to the tree house to rest and clean up.
"Woo! Although shopping is fun, I feel so tired when I get home!" Yao Si said as he jumped onto the sofa. "This sofa is really comfortable. It's warm in winter and cool in summer, and it has a massage function. It's perfect for sleeping!"
"Then you might as well sleep down there by yourself at night. No one will compete with you for it." Ji Wenxue then collapsed on the sofa.
Ying Zhao paced slowly. "I don't think it's too important whether it's comfortable or not. A little discomfort will make it easier for people to get up and do other things. But I still like this color combination. It retains the original colors of the materials and the combination is very harmonious. It fits our home very well."
Wan Di and Jiang Zouwei still looked full of fighting spirit and sat on the sofa with smiles on their faces.
"Did anyone buy anything they liked?" asked Wati. She's a goal-oriented woman, and because she prioritizes sleep quality, she bought a complete set of comfortable beds and accessories. She used to love aromatherapy, but now that she lives in a treehouse, with a vast meadow just outside the window, the ocean breeze can reach her, and the natural fragrance of the trees adds to the comfort. She doesn't even need aromatherapy to feel at home.
"I bought a whole set of art supplies!" Yao Si suddenly came to life, leaping off the sofa and holding up his complete set of art supplies to show everyone. "I'm going to paint everyone's portraits, so stay tuned! I'm very skilled, I always did that in school!"
After carefully putting away her painting supplies, Yao Si suddenly remembered the things on the wall as she passed by. She had been working day and night for the past few days and had finally finished it. Since everyone was here now, wouldn't it be convenient to show it to everyone?
"Attention! Attention!" Yao Si clapped his hands while standing by the wall, "There's a little friend who wants to say hello to everyone!" As he said that, he pulled the thin layer of grass leaves, and the things hidden underneath were able to see the light of day again.
Everyone looked on, stunned and silent for a minute before they all stood up and walked over.
Above them were women stepping down from a spaceship, a blazing fire burning in the distance. Past experiences were carved into stone and wood, like an epic and legendary image.
"Our Yao Si is so amazing!" Wan Di said with a smile, patting Yao Si's head. Everyone came over and praised him.
The satisfaction Yao Si felt at that moment more than offset her previous fatigue. To achieve a better result, after carving the wood for the first time, she went out that evening to find a piece of stone. Determined to surprise everyone, she didn't dare ask for help carrying it in, so she labored alone, her hands nearly breaking. She then brought it back and carved it again... But now, seeing everyone's reactions, she felt it was all worth it.
Just like that day when he was pulled from the sea of fire to the spaceship, even if he was wandering in the universe, Yao Si told himself with tears in the night that the days from now on would be happy.
In this atmosphere, Jiang Zouwei pinched her pockets again. She went to the Department Store Star and bought gifts for everyone, but she didn't like being surrounded by people praising her. She always felt a little socially awkward.
So from the moment she bought it, she was hesitant about how to present it to everyone. She even thought about forgetting about it and just putting it in her own room as a decoration.
She had just sat on the sofa, wanting to take it out, her fingers touching the packaging bag. Yao Si suddenly showed everyone the mural, and she silently took her hand out again.
Like fireworks gathering and then dispersing, everyone sat back on the sofa.
"I bought the latest cookbooks and plant encyclopedias. Undeveloped places like our Diqiu are home to many delicious and nutritious plants and herbs. I will find time to cook for everyone!" Ji Wenxue said, smiling with great satisfaction.
Ying Zhao took out his camera and shook it slightly. "It's a scent camera. I recorded it when everyone was celebrating over there!"
"Hey, let me see, ah, Sister Ying Zhao, why did you only take a picture of half of my face?"
"Let me see, let me see!"
After all the clamor, the camera was passed around.
"Zouwei, did you buy anything?"
Jiang Zouwei looked up and saw everyone looking at her. She turned her gaze to Wandi and saw her own reflection in her eyes. The familiar feeling was like returning to her favorite afternoon, making her unable to control herself and blurt out the truth. Jiang Zouwei put her hands in her pockets again, "I..."
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