Chapter 56 The Wandering Merchant in the Apocalypse
During this period, the extremely cold temperature has risen somewhat, basically remaining at around -70 degrees Celsius. Although it is still a temperature that is difficult for humans to handle, it is now possible to carry out short-term outdoor activities.
As the weather improved, the underground market became very lively, with a small stall easily set up by simply spreading a cloth or a newspaper on the ground.
People exchanging goods either sit in front of their stalls waiting for someone to approach them, or they follow the flow of people, glancing at each stall one by one, stopping to linger if they see something they like and chatting about the price.
However, most of the things that can be traded in the apocalypse are not good items. After wandering around for more than an hour, all I saw were beautiful junk items, including various designer bags, clothes and hats, as well as various antiques and treasures.
Unfortunately, the space doesn't value these things; now it won't even eat the collections that are fed to it.
In Yu Miaomiao's space, there are also more than a dozen calligraphy and painting collections, as well as countless jade and antique items, all quietly piled up in the corner of the space collecting dust.
Given the current situation, finding that kind of meteorite again is probably highly unlikely.
Lu An was having a great time browsing around the market until it became increasingly crowded and almost impassable. Lu An picked up Xu Nanwei and lifted her up high so she could see what was happening ahead and why it was so crowded.
"There's a really big car parked over there."
Xu Nan strained to look up and saw a large car blocking the road. The people in the car got out and opened the trunk, and the people waiting nearby rushed forward to buy things.
It's quite novel; at this moment, nothing drives people crazy more than food.
This person was clearly not a first-time seller. The people who had been queuing up around him all seemed to be regular customers who frequently repurchased. Their practiced movements of paying with one hand and taking the goods with the other were almost heartbreaking.
Those who received the food instinctively hid it in their chests, tightly hugged it with their arms crossed, and then left with their heads down.
This is also the norm after the apocalypse; looting of supplies is rampant on the roads.
If you don't hide deeper or run faster, you won't see tomorrow's sun.
Yu Miaomiao didn't want to join in the fun; they didn't need food for the time being. However, if he could get her what she wanted, it might be worthwhile to go up and make an impression.
She had seen this car in the provincial capital in her previous life. If she remembered correctly, this should be the famous post-apocalyptic wandering merchant, He Yusen.
He is also a space-type ability user.
Leveraging their spatial advantages, they travel between towns and bases across the country, selling goods from the south to the north. This business model remains successful even in the apocalypse, allowing them to make a fortune by profiting from the price difference.
Although traveling back and forth between different places is quite arduous, it is not a problem for him to maintain his life in the apocalypse.
With a wide network of connections, the customer base is growing, and the number of people we come into contact with is also increasing. We do business not only with ordinary people, but also with high-ranking officials and dignitaries.
He helped them move goods and gained a lot of trust and appreciation. People would go through him to find things they wanted to barter or needed that were hard to find.
His options became increasingly wider.
In his previous life, until Yu Miaomiao died, he had transformed from a renowned wandering merchant into a renowned all-around merchant.
It is said that there is nothing he cannot handle.
If so, then the price wasn't paid in full.
With that in mind, Yu Miaomiao decided to go up and make herself known to the big shot before he became a big shot, and seize the opportunity to gain his favor.
"Today's items are sold out. Please come and line up at the same time tomorrow."
He Yusen smiled and closed the trunk, announcing the end of today's transaction.
It was another pleasant and fulfilling day.
Actually, there were still trading supplies prepared in the space for the next few days. However, in business, you always have to whet people's appetites. Otherwise, if you give everything away at once, you'll raise the customers' expectations higher and higher, which will make things difficult for you.
Moreover, he planned to stay in the capital for a while longer, having heard rumors that an earthquake was imminent and that nowhere was safer than the capital.
"Besides these, is there anything else?"
As the crowd dispersed, Yu Miaomiao seized the opportunity to step forward and become familiar with the group.
"What do you want? What price are you willing to pay? You set a price, and I have the goods."
Common sales tactics used by unscrupulous merchants.
"The price is negotiable. I want an agricultural harvester." Yu Miaomiao didn't immediately ask for the final goal. She wanted to get the ball rolling and not scare the future big shot away.
"What are you planning to use in exchange?"
Use this.
Yu Miaomiao waved the small square package in front of He Yusen. The man's face lit up for a moment, but then he reverted to his foxy, insincere smile, looking completely unreadable.
He Yusen made a mental note of this. This was a commodity that many wealthy people were scrambling to acquire. The rich had a lot of fun, and without this, they couldn't sleep soundly at night.
Once this deal is closed, I can relax for the next few months.
"No problem. You can pick it up in three days. If you need 100, you can exchange them for a harvester. They are guaranteed to work, but there is no warranty or guarantee of condition."
"This isn't right. I can accept not guaranteeing the condition, but there should at least be a three-month warranty. What if it breaks after I've had it for two days? I'd be devastated!"
"The warranty is limited to one month at most."
"OK."
He's a businessman after all; he's meticulous and says everything upfront, probably because he's afraid Yu Miaomiao might turn on him.
"By the way, my name is Yu Miaomiao."
"Miss Yu, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am He Yusen, you can just call me Xiao He."
"Meet me in three days at the underground city plaza. I suppose you live there?"
"Yes, no problem."
That's a very thoughtful plan. The earthquake is expected in three to five days, and it's not safe to trade outside the base, so it's better to arrange it directly inside the underground city.
This can be considered a test for He Yusen by Yu Miaomiao. In her previous life, she had only heard about him and had not really understood him, so she could not blindly believe him.
If this transaction goes smoothly, then the cooperation can continue in the future, and both parties will benefit from it.
If he fails to find the item, it only proves that the big shot from his previous life was nothing but a figurehead.