Chapter 80
The team members Fang Qi brought along were beaming with joy, nearly elevating Shen You to a revered position.
Resources in this world had become severely contaminated, and they had followed the nation closely, sacrificing countless lives before finally establishing a safe underground shelter.
Gradually, fewer resources could be found outside.
Before discovering this shop, they had never dared dream they could find such excellent supplies outside, not even in their wildest dreams.
They had never heard of the manufacturers listed on these medicines, yet the products were genuine.
The antibiotics they brought back last time saved several lives, including those of teenagers.
Shen You chatted briefly with team leader Fang Qi, thus gaining a clear understanding of this world’s situation.
Their shelter was officially established, and after order collapsed, many capable people left to establish their own territories, yet some still persevered, protecting the civilians inside.
Fang Qi was one of those guardians.
After pondering, Shen You spoke up: “You can make a list of whatever you need. As long as you pay, I’ll try my best to prepare everything I can obtain for you.”
Fang Qi said with delight: “We prepared a list long ago, fearing we wouldn’t know when your shop would open next, so we brought it along today.”
“Although rice and flour are good, compressed biscuits and dehydrated vegetables are better for long-term storage. Can you find uncontaminated vegetable seeds here?”
Shen You nodded, glancing at the items on the list: “No problem, though you’ll need to wait until next week. Do you need them urgently? If so, I can deliver part of the order first.”
“Next week works fine.” Fang Qi said, then looked around and asked quietly: “Boss, your employee isn’t here today?”
“No, he isn’t.” Shen You replied, unsure why this question arose suddenly.
“Is it because one employee can’t handle the shift scheduling? Why don’t you hire a few more?”
Right after Fang Qi finished speaking, the team members who had entered began pushing forward, practically writing ‘I can do it’ on their faces.
“I only need instant noodles and snail noodles, and I can do any job!” Fang Qi declared solemnly.
“Me, me, me! I’d even work for free!”
One teammate raised his hand, and the competition intensified from there.
People who had conducted transactions in the shop couldn’t possibly remain unaware of this store’s unusual nature, so Shen You stated directly:
“My shop cannot remain open in this location permanently.”
Then she opened several express delivery boxes that had arrived yesterday, taking out several bags of instant noodles, snail noodles, ham sausages, small bread loaves, and other snacks, giving half to Fang Qi.
After hearing Fang Qi’s story, she felt admiration, and while she couldn’t help with other matters, these small items wouldn’t cause her any loss.
“Thank you.” Fang Qi’s eyes reddened slightly. “Don’t you really need us to do something? Taking things for nothing doesn’t feel right.”
Shen You shook her head: “It’s not for nothing – the money you paid is sufficient.”
The dangers outside the shop had been cleared, so Fang Qi and her team returned smoothly to their shelter.
Once they entered, everyone gathered around them, and seeing the supplies they had exchanged, everyone felt relieved.
“The list was delivered, and the boss said she can find some seeds for us.” Fang Qi reported to Director Xiang.
“Excellent! Let everyone rest for a day, and next time we go out, try to search for more gold bars and jewelry, but make sure to confirm they’re genuine before taking them over!” Director Xiang instructed.
If they brought fake goods, what would happen if the boss refused to trade with them in the future? This matter couldn’t go wrong.
“Understood.” Fang Qi replied.
“Sister Fang, what delicious things did you bring back this time?” Asked a girl wearing old clothes two sizes too large, her voice crisp and clear, while her eyes couldn’t help but peek into the plastic bags.
“We’ll take out a portion later and distribute it first to the families of team members who were injured earlier.”
Everyone agreed with Fang Qi’s arrangement, since even one hot dog sausage or one piece of salt-baked chicken leg would be shared among several people to taste.
“That boss opening a shop here is truly wonderful!”
The girl holding half a hot dog sausage spoke with conviction, while all the children of similar age around her nodded in agreement.
They had almost forgotten what these things tasted like, eating each bite very carefully, afraid of wasting even a bit.
After completing this business transaction and closing the shop, Shen You contacted Gu Shaoyu, asking him to come look at the goods in the afternoon.
Gu Shaoyu arrived punctually, and seeing the diamonds and colored gemstones Shen You brought out, was stunned.
“This pink diamond ring would be bought back by outside shops for seven or eight hundred, and it looks very new. Finding channels to sell it secondhand could reach one thousand.”
Shen You listened, thinking to herself: The system’s buyback price is slightly lower than outside buyback shops. Worthy of being a system that’s in cahoots with her.
Gu Shaoyu continued: “There’s also this diamond necklace, which could fetch six hundred. These items aren’t ordinary goods sold in shops but are like your antiques – you need to verify assets before viewing them.”
“Shen You, are you certain about selling them? Pink diamonds are quite rare.” Gu Shaoyu reminded her.
Since it was also a ring, he assumed someone had given it to her.
“I’m certain.” Shen You replied without hesitation.
Gu Shaoyu said: “I’ll contact buyers first and notify you when there’s news.”
“Alright.”
Yesterday they had discussed the details again. The workshop would not only replicate traditional jewelry but could also combine traditional craftsmanship with modern jewelry.
The gemstones Shen You had acquired could also be re-set.
“The workshop procedures are almost complete. Tomorrow, being the weekend, I plan to invite Professor Li to visit Xi Garden. Will you come?”
She had mentioned this matter to Professor Li on WeChat, and Professor Li was very interested.
“What time?” Gu Shaoyu perked up.
Shen You replied: “We’ll meet outside the gate at ten in the morning.”
“Fine, I’ll definitely arrive on time.”
After finishing their business, Gu Shaoyu left first, while Shen You selected gifts, as she was going to Professor Li’s house for dinner later.
For her first formal visit to her master’s home, she couldn’t arrive empty-handed, yet she couldn’t bring anything too expensive, as Professor Li would definitely refuse to accept it.
In the end, she chose a handicraft item bought at the Great Qi marketplace, knowing that based on her understanding of Professor Li, he would definitely appreciate the craftsmanship involved.
Next, she went to a fruit store to buy two boxes of fruit before driving to Professor Li’s residence following GPS directions.
Although this residential complex was built over ten years ago, both its location and school district were excellent, with two-thirds of residents being highly educated professionals and leaders.
Professor Li, fearing Shen You might not find which building was correct, waited specifically at the entrance, and to Shen You’s surprise, Xu Jiayan was also there.
“Since you’ve come, why bring anything? I have everything here.” More than these items, Professor Li was happy that Shen You had come over.
“I’ve already brought them, so you can’t make me take them back again.” Shen You entered and showed Professor Li the unwrapped handicraft study room ornament.
“This item is indeed exquisitely made. Where did you find it?” Professor Li immediately became interested. “If it weren’t so new, I would have thought it was an antique.”
“I found it in my shop.” Shen You looked toward Xu Jiayan, using her eyes to inquire why he was also here today.
“Jiayan returned from his business trip two days ago, so I invited him to join us for dinner.” Professor Li explained proactively.
Shen You had an impression of Xu Jiayan’s business trip. He had mentioned it before, since bamboo slips discovered in the neighboring city last year had been partially restored, and he was sent there.