Chapter 51: Chasing to Be a Subordinate

Cheng Shuili chose a suitable one among a series of trades, and with five iron pieces she secured a large water jar.

One‑liter size, just right.

She had just returned to the trade channel when she saw a message posted by Xinxue Chuji.

Cheng Shuili gave a cold smile; she had already planned to raise the price for contract manufacturing.

In that case, the demand for the water jar would certainly increase.

Cheng Shuili wondered whether she should take the deal, but the thought of bartering gave her a headache.

If she sells too high she'll be scolded, if she sells too low it's a waste of effort.

Cheng Shuili wasn't afraid of being scolded; she mainly found it troublesome—handling each order one by one was exhausting, and the effort and time spent didn't match the returns at all.

Cheng Shuili also considered whether to talk to Liang Shanbo in advance.

After thinking about their personality she felt they also weren't a good fit; clear‑price items are easy for Liang Shanbo, but this kind that requires both buying and selling…

Cheng Shuili really worried that they would lose money instead of profit.

As for Xinxue Chuji, though…

Their sense of smell is indeed sharp, and their courage is indeed great.

But you want to ride my tailwind to make this windfall, yet give me no benefit at all—doesn't seem right, does it?

If Cheng Shuili is determined to grind it out with them and never bring up contract manufacturing, that water jar will end up smashing in their hands.

Eh?

Cheng Shuili slowly looked up; the person really showed up at her door.

She found it troublesome to do it herself, but this person could help her.

Compared to grinding hard where no one makes money, Cheng Shuili naturally prefers a win‑win situation!

She opened a private chat with Xinxue Chuji, thought for a moment, and sent a question mark.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】:?

The other side replied quickly, and the tone was very sincere.

【Xinxue Chuji】: Big boss!

"You have received a gift from player Xinxue Chuji: Vehicle Upgrade Material Fragments ×4!"

Now Cheng Shuili has 70 Vehicle Upgrade Material Fragments on hand.

After the shield issue surfaced, the price of this item stayed high; she hadn't said anything, yet the person sent this over—quite…

Full of sincerity.

【Xinxue Chuji】: This is the most expensive thing I have; I originally wanted to get in touch with you, but I couldn't spare a moment, and you came looking for me, I feel a bit embarrassed.

"You have received a gift from player Xinxue Chuji: Wei Long Spicy Strips ×1, Fruit Chunk Orange ×1"

【Xinxue Chuji】: Big boss! Please accept with a smile.

Cheng Shuili was silent for a moment; this guy is much smoother than she imagined, huh?

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Take it.

Xinxue Chuji smiled; this means he acknowledges her!

It's not just acknowledgment, it's also a signal that buying the water jar does indeed make money.

She had been anxious, and now her heart finally settled; she let out a long breath and immediately climbed up the pole.

【Xinxue Chuji】: Thanks to the big boss for nurturing!

Who is your big boss?

Cheng Shuili frowned, then relaxed after a moment.

It's not a bad thing.

Cheng Shuili opened the regional channel and saw many people mocking Xinxue Chuji.

【Chao Jue Niu Niu Che】: Not big brother? You still went ahead and bought? It's true the big boss is ahead, but it's not something everyone needs. Aren't you afraid it'll smash in your hands? Then you'll be holding a bunch of water bottles drinking the northwest wind?

【He Xiao San Li Hun Na Yi Ye】: Are you starving? I can't imagine the purpose of a water jar; anyway I have no use for it.

【Shang Xin】: Guys and gals, you're pure gambling? Great! If you dare to gamble, you dare to lose; starve yourself, don't cry!

【Bie Pa】: The upstairs chatter is repetitive. But can you stop? This damn thing is a trade channel, not a regional channel!

Cheng Shuili could see these messages, and Xinxue Chuji could see them too; she smiled and pretended not to notice.

What pure gambling?

She only said she would buy; those people indeed sent her many trades, but she didn't accept any.

At most it's a reservation!

Xinxue Chuji had originally planned to get information from Wu Ya and then purchase; now seeing Wu Ya's attitude, it's clear there's profit!

She's not a greedy person; the opportunity came from Wu Ya, so the profit naturally should be shared with Wu Ya.

Wu Ya hadn't replied to that big boss's message yet, and Xinxue Chuji wasn't annoyed; after thinking, she sent another message.

【Xinxue Chuji】: Big boss, let's split 4:6! I take four, you six; if you think it's too little we can do 3:7! I'm definitely not the type who wants everything! The opportunity is yours, I don't mind making more or less, big boss I'll always remember this favor!

So straightforward!

Cheng Shuili inhaled and shook her head; this person's sincerity was truly thorough.

Even the bluntness surprised her, but she felt more admiration.

In this post‑apocalyptic survival game, most people are either greedily reckless or overly cautious; a player who is both shrewd and knows his limits is rare.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: 50‑50 split, I won't take advantage. You collect as much as you can now, tomorrow I'll make your profits overflow.

Cheng Shuili sent this message, a slight smile curled at the corner of her mouth.

She deliberately kept a reservation, not revealing the water jar's function right away. If Xinxue Chuji didn't trust her even a little, the cooperation could be dropped.

The other side replied almost instantly.

Xinxue Chuji: Lao Da, that's quick! It's settled, I'm going to purchase now, converting all supplies into water flasks; later I'll send you the transaction record, and then you'll see at a glance how much we earned!

Whoa.

Cheng Shuili couldn't help curving her mouth, picking up a big treasure, huh.

Too savvy about human affairs.

Cheng Shuili opened the regional channel and watched the meeting.

Xinxue Chuji: Collect water flasks.

Xinxue Chuji: Collect water flasks, send the trade directly; if the price is suitable I agree.

Xinxue Chuji: Collect water flasks, water bottles, water jars!!!

Shen Hua: @Xinxue Chuji, are you fucking crazy? Stop spamming! Those willing to sell would have found you earlier! Didn't Wu Ya just say they need a water flask? Do you really think it's some business opportunity? In a couple of days the water flask will be useless and won't starve you! The big boss won't be collecting corpses for you!

Shao Yang: There's no need to insult so harshly, right? It makes you seem like a dark mouse without courage, also fearing the aesthetic others gain.

Yun Shui Han: I'm not the one saying this, but following that big boss to collect the same thing is really crazy, right? No sense of reason? Why is the big boss a big boss? They have information and items in hand; what's useful to them may not be useful to us! @Xinxue Chuji, a word of advice: collect a little less, otherwise when it's really in your hands you'll have nowhere to cry.

Yun Shui Han's suggestion is very reasonable, but unfortunately Xinxue Chuji received her approval.

But Xinxue Chuji is truly bold; Cheng Shuili shakes her head—doesn't she worry that she's being tricked?

This is Cheng Shuili's perspective; from Xinxue Chuji's viewpoint it's an entirely different matter.

First, Wu Ya is Double List First, leading everyone by a huge margin! Surely knows many things they don't.

Second, Wu Ya gave her a good impression; during the Instance, Wu Ya was indeed selling information, and the items collected were especially plain and unpretentious, clearly not someone of poor character.

Finally, Xinxue Chuji hopes to latch onto Wu Ya's thigh.