Do I look like sucker (Chapter 84)
Ye Sheng, who had just been enjoying the drama, now had a line of question marks above her head.
She paused for a moment, then looked up at the boy and asked gloomily, "Do I look like a sucker to you?"
Beside her, Ah Mu couldn't help but chuckle when he heard this.
"Pretty lady, don't listen to the nonsense. My information is legit; it's really a gathering place for ducks."
The boy didn't show any embarrassment at Ye Sheng's words; instead, he eagerly defended himself.
He also threw out a bait: "The meat of chickens, ducks, and geese is precious. Even with medium radiation, restaurants in the safe zone buy it for 100 points per pound, which is three times higher than the swap shop's price. Meat with low radiation is even more expensive! As long as you don't have bad luck and catch the less tasty ones, you're guaranteed to make a fortune."
Ye Sheng had heard from Zhou Lin that chicken, duck, and goose meat was indeed priced higher.
Even among the medium radiation edible meats, most chicken, duck, and goose meat is tender and delicious, much better than the meat of other contaminated creatures!
It's sold at a higher price.
It's said that after being contaminated by the toxic mist radiation, the size of these poultry doesn't increase much, which is why they taste good...
However, their small size makes them hard to catch as they are easy to attack and escape!
As for why restaurants offer higher prices than the swap shop?
It's because only residents of the safe zone can sell to them. People from the mitigation zone, apart from eating for themselves, can only sell to the swap shop for points.
The size of these polluted birds is not large, so unless they catch a lot at once, it wouldn't even cover the cost of entering the safe zone!
"Why are you selling such a point-earning opportunity instead of catching them yourself to make more?"
Ye Sheng was a little tempted.
But the word "sucker" shouted from the next table was still ringing in her ears.
Seeing Ye Sheng's hesitation, the boy pushed even harder, "Hey, miss, look at me, I am so skinny. Going to the dangerous wilderness is just sending myself to death. It's better to sell the information for points."
"You haven't been to the wilderness, so how did you get the information?"
"Miss, that's a business secret, I can't tell you."
The boy grinned slyly, wearing a "can't tell" look on his face, which made Ah Mu, who was smiling beside him, shake his head helplessly. He then said to the boy, "Kid, go find someone else. My sister is not stupid."
Such unverifiable information is usually fake.
Few people fall for it.
No wonder the people at the next table were cursing; it's only because he and Ye Sheng have good tempers that they aren't angry.
"This brother, my information is true, it is not a lie!"
Compared to the seemingly easy-going Ye Sheng, the muscular Ah Mu, with his brawny build, looked like a tough mercenary, making the boy's smile a bit stiff. But he still insisted that his information was real.
Then he quickly turned to Leaf Sheng and said, "Miss, your brother is so strong; he can protect you in the wilderness without any problem. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich quickly; you'll regret it for the rest of your life if you miss it!"
Amused by the boy's antics, Ye Sheng blinked, and a few ideas started forming in her mind.
But being a sucker was out of the question.
"If you're so sure your information is accurate, how about this: I'll pay a deposit first, and if we actually find a duck gathering spot in the wilderness, I'll pay the rest."
"..."
As soon as Ye Sheng said this, the boy gave her a look of disbelief, as if to say, "You're even more ruthless than me."
Ye Sheng remained expressionless and added, "By the way, if the information is too expensive, I can't afford it."
"Pfft!"
Ah Mu couldn't help but laugh at the exchange between the two "masters" negotiating. He grinned broadly, almost baring all his teeth.
Ye Sheng and the boy, however, didn't laugh. They locked eyes, testing each other's resolve. Finally, the boy's expression turned complicated, and he conceded, "The information isn't expensive. I can give you a special price—2000 base points. However, the coordinates of the duck gathering spot need to be transmitted and synchronized on the Super Intelligence Network."
The boy brought out his Super Intelligence Network wristwatch, testing to see if Ye Sheng had the means to pay. If she didn't even have access to the Super Intelligence Network, it would be clear this deal wouldn't happen.
Ye Sheng was straightforward in response, pulling out her own Super Intelligence Network wristwatch and showing it to the boy. Even in the dim lighting of the tavern, under the candlelight on the table, it was clear that Ye Sheng's wristwatch was a new model, not a second-hand or outdated one.
She's quite wealthy!
Seeing the wristwatch, the boy felt more assured. The deal could proceed.
"Miss, if you only pay a deposit, there's a risk of you not paying the balance... However, there's another way. You need to post a message on the Wasteland Forum and tag my account. If the information is accurate, you can take a photo as proof and then transfer the balance via the network."
"However, I will resell the information about the duck gathering spot."
Ye Sheng thought for a moment. She could agree to these terms. However, posting on the Wasteland Forum with the Super Intelligence Network wristwatch required a VIP membership, which costs 10,000 base points...
Ye Sheng had been so broke before that she could only use the free half-hour monthly access to take pictures and verify detailed information about the contaminated creatures she encountered.
At first, she thought that once she had some money, she would definitely upgrade to VIP status. However, now that she had over 700,000 points in her account, she had become more frugal.
(?_?)
Still, she knew that some expenses were necessary, so Ye Sheng agreed to the boy's proposal.
After the boy also brought out his Super Intelligence Network wristwatch to search for the coordinates, Ye Sheng quickly upgraded to VIP status on the Wasteland Forum, using her ID card. Finally, she no longer had to make do with the free half-hour.
However, her card balance was now down to 696,550 points.
"Miss, my account name is 'Wasteland Know-It-All.' Let's add each other as friends."
"Alright."
After they added each other, the boy noticed Ye Sheng's username, 'fffw665,' and fell silent for a moment...
Such a newly registered account name seemed very unreliable!
Ye Sheng didn't care about that. She quickly posted and tagged 'Wasteland Know-It-All.' The boy responded with a smiley face and said to Ye Sheng, "Miss, just a small deposit will do. Let's have a good cooperation."
"My name is Ye Sheng. What's yours?"
"Mo Lin."
Ye Sheng transferred 200 points to Mo Lin. After receiving the points, he gave her an okay gesture and smiled, saying, "I've sent the coordinates of the duck gathering spot. I won't disturb your meal any longer. Please remember to send feedback with pictures afterward."
"Goodbye."
The transaction between Ye Sheng and Mo Lin was quick. After Mo Lin left, Ah Mu looked surprised and curiously asked Ye Sheng, "Ye Sheng, do you believe the information is true?"
"I didn't believe it at first, but after seeing his wristwatch, I started to believe it halfway."
As for whether the information was true or not, they could find out by checking it out tomorrow.
Ye Sheng looked down at the coordinates Mo Lin had sent. The location wasn't too far from the safe zone; they could reach it with a four- to five-hour walk and return before dark.
"Do you need me to go with you?"
Ah Mu hadn't stopped them earlier because he saw Mo Lin's Super Intelligence Network wristwatch. Even in the outer city of the safe zone, having such a device was not common; many families couldn't afford it.
They're just a little better off than people in the mitigation zone, maybe owning an extra house.
So, for Mo Lin, a child, to have a Super Intelligence Network wristwatch, it indicated some level of capability.
As for the wristwatch Ye Sheng pulled out... To Ye Sheng, it was just a Super Intelligence Network wristwatch, easily obtainable.
Ah Mu had a mysterious level of trust in Ye Sheng!
"No need, Ah Mu. You're busy with the mercenary group. The duck gathering spot isn't far; I can handle it myself."
Ye Sheng shook her head, declining Ah Mu's offer to accompany her.
As she said, Ah Mu, as a member of the Azure Phoenix Mercenary Group, had to deal with daily intensive training and complete tasks assigned by the group, leaving him little free time.
Having one day off a month was considered good.
If there was an urgent mission, forget about rest; he would go out with the team immediately.
This work mode was truly enough to make a wage slave cry.
That's why Ye Sheng didn't want to be a mercenary!
While they were talking, the tavern's server began bringing out the dishes. Ye Sheng looked at the stir-fried green chili and eggs she ordered, which was a sticky green mess, and the Serin mushroom skewers, which looked disturbingly like a certain male body part...
Seeing these dishes, Ye Sheng put on a pained expression.
Fortunately, the roasted beef that was served next looked normal. Ye Sheng picked up a piece of beef with her chopsticks and cautiously took a small bite.
Hmm...
Tender and juicy beef!
Delicious!
(???)
Ye Sheng's dark eyes brightened, thinking it deserved to be the signature dish. She then used the serving chopsticks to take a bite of the stir-fried green chili and eggs.
Although it looked like a green, sticky mess, the taste was acceptable.
The scrambled eggs were in a peppery and numbing style... but the eggs had a strong fishy taste, which Ye Sheng couldn't get used to.
As for the Serin mushroom skewers that looked very phallic, Ye Sheng decided to silently push them towards Ah Mu.
"To nourish with form."
She didn't need it now.
Better to leave it for someone who does!
After eating and drinking to their fill at the tavern, Ye Sheng insisted on going for walk. Ah Mu bought quite a few dried fruits for her, and they strolled through the shopping street, indulging in some more shopping.
She felt the need to recoup the 1,000 points they had spent to enter the city!
Once they finished shopping, Ye Sheng checked the time. There were still a few hours until nightfall, and she was worried about the little one left at home. She mentioned this to Ah Mu.
She decided to head back first.
There were plenty of things to secretly deliver that evening.
However, Ah Mu insisted on driving Ye Sheng home. Since the deputy commander had granted free time for the day, it didn't matter if he made a few extra trips.
Seeing this, Ye Sheng didn't refuse and, eager to get home, left the city.
As she stood in front of her small shack, Ye Sheng felt a wave of calm wash over her.
Someone waiting at home for her—it felt wonderful!
Ye Sheng entered in high spirits, only to see the little one sitting up with their back to her. Her clothes were partially undone, revealing a snow-white back and a slender waist that seemed fragile. Hearing the door open, the little one instinctively turned slightly.
Her long, light pink hair swayed, and the gentle curves of her chest were faintly visible, adding an alluring touch.