Ha?!
Staring at the private message on his wristband display, Wang Jingze narrowed his eyes.
What the heck?
They were trying to push sales onto him.
Who was he?
A leading cadre in the boycott association.
Wang Jingze: Are you out of your mind?
Wang Jingze: What?
Wang Jingze: Are you desperate because your resources aren't selling? You'll have plenty more desperate moments later. Forget about it.
Wang Jingze: I, Wang Jingze, am unyielding.
Wang Jingze: Even if I starve to death in the underground caves, or jump into the magma, I will never buy any of your resources. Keep your resources until they expire.
*Ding dong.*
You have received a gift from Chen Yu.
20g of exquisite roasted ground rat meat.
Wang Defa?
Bribery.
20g of roasted meat.
They were testing cadres with this?
Which cadre couldn't handle such a test?!
Wang Jingze: Forget about it.
Chen Yu: Try it.
Wang Jingze: Do I lack your pathetic roasted meat? And you want me to try it? 20g, who are you looking down on here?
Chen Yu: Try it.
Staring at the private message, Wang Jingze's eyes widened.
Wanting him to try it?
So what, after trying it, the situation could be reversed?
Dream on!
Pursing his lips, Wang Jingze disdainfully retrieved the roasted meat from the gifting page.
The moment he first laid eyes on it.
*Gulp.*
This…
What is this aroma?
Grasping the roasted meat, Wang Jingze took a deep sniff.
It was too fragrant.
Staring at the roasted meat in his hand, Wang Jingze's saliva secreted uncontrollably as he licked his lips.
"No, I, Wang Jingze, am unyielding. What's the harm in not eating a piece of roasted meat!" Wang Jingze scoffed, but then paused his hand.
"What's the harm if I take a bite?"
"My Dao heart is as firm as a rock. This bite of roasted meat is to temper my Dao heart."
"Just watch, Chen Yu!"
"Even if I eat this roasted meat, it won't change your current situation!"
Muttering, Wang Jingze threw the roasted meat into his mouth.
Chen Yu, sitting by the grill, began cooking more roasted meat. He had initially planned to make another pot of stewed radishes and meat.
Too lazy.
Cooking was too troublesome. It would be great if he could get some recipes later.
Heidou and the others had already gathered around the grill.
Heilv also twitched its nose, sensing the roasted meat was excessively fragrant. However, unlike Heidou and the others, it wasn't drooling with desire.
After roasting about dozens of portions, Chen Yu gestured to Heidou and the others.
"Dinner time!"
Heidou instantly snatched a piece, and Kuka, Jack, and Rusi also bit into the roasted meat with blissful expressions.
"Aren't you having some?"
Chen Yu extended the roasted meat.
Heilv grinned.
It was a donkey!
It didn't eat meat!
"Oh, I almost forgot, you're an herbivore." Chen Yu slapped his forehead as if realizing something. "Then I'll get you some cave apples."
After preparing all the food, Chen Yu took a bite of the roasted meat and quietly watched his private messages.
It was time for a response.
*Ding.*
As Chen Yu was muttering, an unsurprising message popped up.
Wang Jingze: Cough…
Upon receiving the message, Chen Yu's eyes curved into a smile.
Chen Yu: ?
Wang Jingze: Cough, the roasted meat is good.
Chen Yu: Is it fragrant?
Wang Jingze: Oh my, it's truly fragrant!
*Pfft—*
Chen Yu couldn't help but spit it out.
"Truly fragrant."
The scene instantly played out in his mind.
Wang Jingze: How much are you selling this meat for? Can you sell me some?
Chen Yu: Sure.
Chen Yu: 2000.
There seemed to be nothing wrong with it.
Wang Jingze pondered with his chin propped in his hand for a long time.
They were boycotting Chen Yu's transactions; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them enemies. Chen Yu was willing to sell him meat despite their animosity.
Wait a minute!
What's wrong with it? If this meat wasn't sold to him, it would just expire anyway.
Wang Jingze: Don't try to fool me. 300g of meat for 50ml. If you sell it to me, I'll buy it. If not, it'll just spoil.
After sending the message, Wang Jingze crossed his legs and waited for Chen Yu's reply.
He was the prince of bargaining.
Back then, he haggled a 2000 yuan jacket from a night market outside school down to 80 yuan. Even his mother was impressed by his bargaining skills.
And trying to rip him off? Never.
Food spoiling and expiring was Chen Yu's weakness, and he had seized this weakness…
Chen Yu: [Ilya's Bracelet]
Huh?
Staring at the private message box, Wang Jingze looked at the picture Chen Yu had sent.
View Details.
Food never spoils?
Never…
Never spoils?!
With a thunderous rumble, Wang Jingze felt his head was about to split open.
Chen Yu possessed such a divine artifact?
Those who participated in the boycott were foolishly waiting for Chen Yu to be unable to hold back and sell his resources. It turned out he wasn't afraid of food spoiling at all!
Then what were they boycotting for?
During this time, they had created various formulas and calculations in the group, discussing how to suppress prices. It was all in vain, like fighting with the air.
Chen Yu's food never spoiled, so he could afford to wait even a year.
But them…
Each of them was starving like monkeys.
They would hoard a piece of bread and break it into eighty pieces to eat.
They were waiting for Chen Yu to be unable to resist and eat his fill.
Turns out they were dreaming.
Chen Yu: Still buying or not? If not, the shop will close soon.
Wang Jingze: Buy!
Wang Jingze: Chen Yu, big brother, I'm truly sorry. Please overlook my petty offense. I, I, I… What do you think? If I quit the boycott, can you sell me some food at a slightly lower price.
Chen Yu: What's the use if you quit by yourself?
Wang Jingze: I have a group of brothers under me. I can directly dismantle the boycott alliance. Do you think that counts as a contribution?
Chen Yu: It cannot be dismantled. The boycott must continue.
Wang Jingze: Huh?
Stunned.
Looking at the private message, Wang Jingze was utterly bewildered.
Could it be that…
Wang Jingze: Chen Yu, big brother, I genuinely raise the white flag of surrender. From now on, I'll follow you. I'm absolutely sincere. I can swear to the heavens.
Chen Yu: You want to defect?
Wang Jingze: Yes, from now on, I'll do whatever you tell me to do.
Chen Yu: Do you have any soil and stone? Give me 200 units to let me feel your determination.
*Ding.*
You have received a gift from Wang Jingze.
Stone +100, Soil +200.
He actually had them!
Chen Yu was stunned as he received the resources. He had actually just said it casually.
He's got something.
Chen Yu didn't waste any time. He opened the camp page and upgraded the two stoves.
[Cave Reminder: Stove upgrading, remaining time 3 hours]
Watching the stove begin its upgrade, Chen Yu exited the camp page and pondered over the private message box for a while.
He gave resources so readily.
It was probably the picture of the bracelet Chen Yu sent that collapsed his inner conviction.
No need to guess.
Those participating in the boycott likely thought Chen Yu couldn't withstand food spoilage. But they didn't expect Chen Yu to possess a bracelet that made food never spoil.
Wang Jingze was like that now.
He must be severely lacking food, which is why he was so eager to show his loyalty.
In that case, he could make good use of him.
A smile bloomed at the corner of Chen Yu's eyes.
He gently tapped the private message box.
"Since you are so sincere, I will give you a chance to atone for your mistakes."
Chen Yu narrowed his eyes and smiled faintly.
"I have a plan."