Chapter 53: Are We Worthy?

Cheng Shuili lifted a golden rice bowl, took a bite of egg, and immediately received a message from Radiant Blue Star.

【Radiant Blue Star】: We have reached an agreement.

【Radiant Blue Star】: Regarding the proof of entering Shou Ren Xiao Zhen we mentioned last time, the 70 Vehicle Upgrade Material Fragments you wanted are also ready. In the spirit of those 70 fragments, could you sell this "life‑or‑death news" for a cheaper price?

Cheng Shuili originally hadn't planned to make a huge demand.

Their first transaction with each other was indeed not pleasant.

Cheng Shuili admits she indeed sold a useless piece of information.

She also admits that at the time she was angry because Radiant Blue Star's words sounded terrible.

Now the lesson is learned and the benefit obtained, our well‑behaved citizen Water Sister is still happy to contribute to the nation.

Of course, the premise cannot change.

Cheng Shuili doesn't engage in unprofitable business.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: How many members does your organization have in total?

That's a sensitive topic again.

Zhao Hong's expression hardened, and he immediately synced the latest news to their group chat.

"Why is Wu Ya asking this?"

"Is he trying to test our strength? I haven't heard Wu Ya has any influence; maybe he's been a lone wolf for too long and wants to join an organization?"

"You mean he's testing whether we're worthy? Whether we match him?"

"Our core members total sixteen; the total we can mobilize, including all members plus these core members, is sixty‑seven."

"It's not many, but at the early stage of the game, only we have this strength."

"I think we should be honest; if he truly wants to join us, we would certainly welcome him. He would become a core member then; these numbers can't be hidden from him, nor is there any need to conceal them."

"Join us? Then he must return everything he took from us! I don't want a teammate who schemes for resources!"

"Exactly! If he doesn't return the resources, he can't expect to join us so easily! Moreover, he has his own supplies; if he joins, he must contribute to everyone—if not share everything, at least part of it!"

"I also think giving up a portion is perfectly fine!"

"Alright. Little Zhao, be truthful."

Zhao Hong replied with "yes" and immediately sent a message to Wu Ya.

His thoughts were swept away by the group chat, and subconsciously he felt Wu Ya really wanted to join them.

【Radiant Blue Star】: We have sixty‑seven members; if you want to join us, we warmly welcome you!

Huh?

Who said they wanted to join them?

Why is this person being self‑delusional?

Cheng Shuili frowned, silently counting the numbers.

Sixty‑seven; each person holds ten Game Coins, and if each contributes a little, they can hand over 670 Game Coins to Cheng Shuili.

Cheng Shuili smiled.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: I'm not interested in joining you.

Zhao Hong thought something was wrong; indeed, the next second Wu Ya's message made his vision go black!

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: The information we traded will surely be fully synced internally, right? I don't care how many more you tell later; I only take the first batch's first fee—ten Game Coins per person, total 670 Game Coins.

Cheng Shuili smiled, and pressing on sent another message.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Not much, right? By the way, I have no time nor interest to haggle; either send the trade over or stop messaging.

Zhao Hong forced a bitter smile, shook his head, and his previously heated mind finally cooled.

He only then realized how could Wu Ya possibly want to join them?

The world thrives in pursuit of profit; the world hustles away for profit!

Wu Ya joining them brings no benefit and would even lose some resources.

Zhao Hong saw clearly the faces of those few in the group; even before a single stroke, they not only shouted for Wu Ya to return the traded supplies, but also coveted Wu Ya's own items.

Zhao Hong sighed and honestly posted Wu Ya's words in the group chat.

Qing Shan Yuan Xing was the first to jump in; he said nothing else, just a line of "hahaha" and two characters.

【Qing Shan Yuan Xing】: Hahaha, clown.

Zhao Hong: "......"

This guy is truly willful.

Cheng Shuili couldn't know what was happening on their side; in any case, the anxious ones weren't her.

She held the bowl, drank the last sip of porridge, and didn't hear any system prompt about a surprise for this meal. She lifted the bowl again, acting as if the meal wasn't finished.

After confirming that not every meal triggers a surprise, Cheng Shuili sighed, got up, and deftly washed the bowl.

Today's supply crates on the road are similar to yesterday's.

Cheng Shuili's daily haul: drinking water ×5 L, 1000 ml of black detergent ×1, dish sponge ×5, one day's worth of timber.

Besides these normal supplies, there was all sorts of trash.

Fruit and vegetable scraps, tangled hair clumps, and a box of used toilet paper.

Each more disgusting than the last.

At that moment Cheng Shuili frowned, held her breath, kicked the supply crate, and fled back to the shopping cart at escape speed.

She isn't obsessive‑clean, but that doesn't stop her from hating garbage.

As the dim night fell, the wind and snow that had been quiet all day raged again.

The howling wind sounded like some monster wailing.

The shopping cart's little light glowed, still as cozy as ever. The firewood in the heater crackled. The hot tea that Wan Yi impulsively sent arrived, steaming gently.

So relaxed!

Xinxue was a bit anxious; after all, we had agreed on today, and a whole day passed without a single message from Wu Ya.

She thought it over repeatedly but still didn't ask directly.

"You have received a gift from player Xin Xue Chuji: Vehicle Upgrade Material Fragments x1."

【Xin Xue Chuji】: Lao Da, I just got it today.

Cheng Shuili didn't grasp her own little scheme; she was both anxious and embarrassed.

She immediately gave the fragment back to Xinxue and sent a message to soothe.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Don't rush; I'll call you after I'm done.

Xinxue instantly beamed with joy!

Wu Ya didn't need to elaborate—her character is first‑class good!

She really found the right match!

Cheng Shuili calmly took a sip of hot tea; it was a West Lake Long Jing brewed by Wan Yi.

She opened the regional channel and began promoting her own toast.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Toast, ten slices per bag, still warm. 17 Game Coin, non‑negotiable, no other items for exchange; a total of 55 bags, already listed on the trading channel; take it directly if you want.

【Crazy】: What is this? I'm not seeing wrong, is it toast? That's breakfast! Why are you selling it at night, boss?!

【Han Jie Yi Ge】: Isn't the point, big brother, that it's hot! Hot! Hot!