Chapter 194: Give Me a Dozen Luxury Cars First (Seeking Monthly Votes)

“Among our group, Jing Shu has the best qualifications. Let’s see what Jing Shu can give us. Is she going to gift those two flower pots?”

“Flowers? Actually, that’s not bad. Su Mali isn’t short on food. Look, everyone has already given what they could, and there’s nothing left.”

“What’s the use of potted flowers in this post-apocalyptic world? They’re not as useful as something edible. If she really wants to give potted plants, that would be embarrassing. Now that we have water, there’s nothing we can’t grow.”

“They’re just grass, right?”

“Giving grass would be even more embarrassing.”

Su Mali blinked her eyes as she looked at Jing Shu. “Jing Shu, I have a feeling you’re going to give me something I really like.”

Jing Shu took a small mineral water bottle out of her pocket and handed it to Su Mali.

“What is it? What did Jing Shu give us?”

“Can’t see clearly? It looks like a bottle of mineral water.”

“No way! Why would she give us something so insignificant? After all, her family has a villa.”

Everyone around curiously looked at the mineral water bottle. Those close enough could even see the dark lump inside.

Jing Shu then said, “Lobsters are referred to as 'dragons' in our northern region, symbolizing protection and good fortune. I’m giving you a pair of small lobsters to guard your home. These lobsters are about to spawn. Their abundance symbolizes prosperity and safety for you.”

Su Mali blinked her eyes. After receiving so many gifts today, she had only smiled in response, but this time she was genuinely surprised. “Wow, Jing Shu, you’re truly my lucky star! I was just thinking about having some spicy little lobsters a few days ago, and you gave me a pair that are about to spawn. I absolutely love you!”

Su Mali jumped up and hugged Jing Shu tightly, extremely excited. “This is great! In the future, I’ll have so many little lobsters to eat! Today you gave me a pair of lobsters, and another day I’ll have a whole pond of them!”

At this moment, people at the banquet whispered among themselves. They didn’t expect anyone could still obtain a pair of spawning lobsters. It was just too precious!

Before the apocalypse, everyone had stored a lot of food—various kinds. Some even kept live poultry, but no one expected the world to end, so seafood was all frozen, and no one thought of raising live poultry or seafood.

Everyone thought the best approach was to stockpile more food and wait for things to recover, believing that species extinction wouldn’t occur.

Now, it was the second year of the apocalypse. Seafood was still consumed as frozen goods, and live ones had mostly died due to last year's drought. It was said that more than half of the sea creatures had died, leaving behind nothing but carrion insects. Who would dare to dive into the sea to catch seafood anymore?

Little lobsters? Nonsense. Anyway, those present had never seen them before.

“Who is she?” someone asked.

“She’s also Su Mali’s high school classmate.”

“Getting a pair of spawning lobsters isn’t easy. Last year was a year of drought.”

Jing Shu thought, “??? I was just casually giving something ordinary, didn’t expect it to set off the whole scene.”

“By the way, Jing Shu, are there any precautions for raising little lobsters?” Su Mali shook the bottle, inside which the two little lobsters clumsily pinched the caps. She had never been this excited when she received the little white goose.

Su Mali’s thought: The little white goose can only be eaten once, but little lobsters can be eaten many times.

“Before they hatch into little lobsters, it’s best to use pure water. After they grow up, you can use anything. Water with red worms has worm eggs that will eat the lobsters’ eggs.”

“Mm-hmm.”

“Now even little lobsters are so delicate.”

“Not as lively as the little lobsters.”

As expected, Jing Shu, sitting in the bottom left closest to Su Mali, gave gifts that matched her status. Her attire was appropriate, and many present had already categorized her as one of their own.

Many people were also thinking about whether they could ask Jing Shu to get more little lobsters.

“Ahem, I’m wasting everyone’s time. Alright, I hereby declare the trading fair officially open. Let’s start with the first appetizer! Everyone can start eating.” Su Mali clapped her hands, and the servants quickly brought out the first appetizer.

Many classmates had swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva. Each person had a seat with three small dishes: cold tossed enoki mushrooms, cold tossed vegetables, and candied garlic. Unfortunately, they could only look at them, not eat.

Now, the meal finally began with the first appetizer—a soup. Each person had a small bowl of soup in front of them.

“Cream of mushroom soup, melts in your mouth, rich and delicious.”

Several classmates devoured it like Pigsy eating ginseng fruits, swallowing it in one bite. The rich, sweet creamy flavor was so delicious it almost burned their tongues.

Even Jing Shu couldn’t help but give a thumbs up. Very tasty.

“The first item is a set of housing on the 3rd floor of Building 21 in the Banana District, auctioned by Ah Yu. Minimum bid is 1,000 virtual coins, or you can trade with food and oil.”

Jing Shu’s classmates silently picked up the cold dishes, eating one bite at a time. The first item was so explosive; they couldn’t afford it.

In fact, 1,000 was already low. Ah Yu was clearly saving face for Su Mali. In the end, the house was sold for 1,200 virtual coins.

The second dish arrived as scheduled—a pan-seared silver cod exquisitely presented on a large plate, brushed with a bit of sauce. Each portion was only about the size of a palm. Several classmates ate it all in one bite, tender and fragrant, eventually licking up the sauce.

“The food is delicious, but the portions are a bit too small, aren’t they?”

“This is authentic French cuisine. Although the portions are small, there are many varieties.”

Looking at others, everyone picked up their knives and forks, cutting and eating bit by bit. Jing Shu finished her portion in one bite and suddenly remembered that she also raised cod in her space. It seemed she could fry some to eat when she got back. Frozen goods were indeed not as good as fresh.

“The second item is a luxury car auctioned by Chen Nan. All are pre-apocalypse modified with bulletproof features, tracking systems, and hybrid systems. Now they’re being sold off like junk. One car is 200 virtual coins, five for a package deal at 800 virtual coins, ten for 1,400 virtual coins, or you can trade with oil and food.”

Jing Shu’s eyes lit up. Su Mali explained that Chen Nan used to be a luxury car dealer in Wucheng. Naturally, she had many luxury cars. Post-apocalypse, luxury cars weren’t valuable, but the bulletproof and modified advanced systems, some modified parts, and energy vehicles were still relatively valuable.

Jing Shu happened to need a battery and some inverters to install in her RV. She also needed bulletproof glass and various other modification parts and systems. There were many things needed for modifying an RV.

Chen Nan was the girl who gave strawberries and had a good relationship with Su Mali. These luxury cars were priced very low, making even unusable cars valuable for their parts. Energy vehicles were also valuable. 200 virtual coins were very low, probably cheaper than Jing Shu directly sourcing the parts.

Despite the low prices, hardly anyone wanted them because those present didn’t lack luxury cars at home, and those who needed them couldn’t afford them.

It was like someone giving you a 1-million coupon for a 3-million car. You’d still have to pay 2 million out of pocket.

Jing Shu coughed slightly. “Um, I’ll take five cars at the package price first.”

(End of Chapter)