Chapter 005: Arson of Vehicles

Liu Lao Liu said: "Is there something you need from me?"

Is there an Aotu?

I sat in the car, touching this and that, and poked my head out to ask Liu Lao Liu: "Does this car need fuel?"

Heavenly Realm Doll Path: "It is difficult to explain clearly to you; it is a kind of currency-like entity derived from the transformation of the five emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, and worry."

Liu Lao Liu said: "Of course it must be added, just like an ordinary vehicle"

The intersection ahead is congested. Out of curiosity, I decided to take a route I don't often use, hoping to make a detour and come back around. However, I ended up getting stuck even worse in an alley, so I had no choice but to stop and wait.

I protested, saying: "Hey, I'm still here!"

Heavenly Realm Doll said: "Burn one, it's too time-consuming to save up."

I sighed and said: "It can only afford to burn an Alto"

In front of this group of people, a small dog, so dirty that its fur color was unrecognizable, ran over quickly. Seeing no way forward, it revealed a pitiful expression. The people behind it rushed forward menacingly. Zhao Qianqian anxiously tugged at my sleeve and said, "What should we do about Xiao Qiang?"

Old Yan glared at me and said, "I am afraid!"

Old Liu shouted again at the cabin: "Old Yan—"

Liu Laoliu expressed his dissatisfaction, saying: "Why are you still so impolite to me (why use 'still')!"

Old Yan, the stout man, said: "Two emotional coins"

I said: "Then could you please prepare a fuel card for me?"

Zhao Qianqian turned around and, puzzled, said: "Why are a group of big men picking on a little dog?"

The celestial doll succinctly stated: "Get us a car." The tone was very much like that of a leader of an anti-human organization... akin to those characters in American blockbusters who casually purchase nuclear weapons from morally corrupt military-industrial enterprises

Heavenly Doll said: "It's fine, we need to get him to do more work for us as soon as possible before he has a mental breakdown and *draws* a book."

I hurriedly said: "I am not afraid!"

Both my boss and I were greatly disappointed. At this moment, my boss also finished the work and angrily slammed a pile of gold ingots onto the table, exclaiming, "This is truly unbelievable!"

I have a foreboding feeling gradually rising in my heart: "Are you referring to the kind of burning money for the deceased?"

I thought the same, so I waved my hand and said, "Then I will be leaving."

The boss smiled at me and said, "You have to believe that this cannot be done by me!"

Zhao Qianqian suddenly opened the car door, and the little dog seemed to anticipate that we would rescue it. Just a few steps away from the car, it leaped forward and perfectly landed in Zhao Qianqian's arms, creating a seamless coordination between the two. Just then, the traffic jam ahead cleared up, and as I stepped on the gas, we sped away. The crowd behind us was a moment too late, watching us escape, and immediately began to jump and shout in anger.

I pointed at Liu Lao Liu and scolded, "You old scoundrel, are you cursing me?"

Why is it not working

A stout black man emerged: "What is it?"

Kill it!

I was slowly driving forward, and just as I was approaching the community, I spotted Zhao Qianqian by the roadside. So, I playfully leaned out of the window and called out: "Qianqian!"

The boss immediately became enthusiastic upon confirming that a customer had arrived: "Yes, what brand do you need?"

I said openly: "Change the last digit to 0 and try again"

Liu Laoliu is not wrong; I can accept a talking doll, so what else is unacceptable? However, I have always been skeptical about this matter. I thought these two scrap collectors were definitely playing some kind of brain teaser with me, and I was taken aback when I actually saw the car! If that's the case, building a good relationship with someone surnamed Yan is much more useful than knowing the deputy district chief—after all, a standalone villa in the paper fire shop only costs 50 yuan per square meter! Thinking of this, I respectfully took the cigarette butt from Yan's mouth, replaced it with a new one, and personally lit it for him: "Brother Yan, you have worked hard!" If that's the case, building a good relationship with someone surnamed Yan is much more useful than knowing the deputy district chief—after all, a standalone villa in the paper fire shop only costs 50 yuan per square meter! Thinking of this, I respectfully took the cigarette butt from Yan's mouth, replaced it with a new one, and personally lit it for him: "Brother Yan, you have worked hard!"

The beauty pageant has reached the moment of announcing the final results. Seeing me transfixed, the boss kindly said to me, "Just take a look, it will only be a moment."

I handed the paper car to him, and without a word, Lao Yan lit it with a lighter. Then, as it was about to burn out, he casually tossed the ashes aside, saying, "It's no longer my concern."

... ...

Isn't this a customized version

I asked Liu Lao Liu: "By the way, what does it mean to 'burn' a vehicle?"

Then you should hurry up and get it done

I asked him, "How do you burn it?"

Who are you trying to show filial piety to?

After the final three winners were announced, both my boss and I were taken aback—the judges precisely selected the three least attractive ones

Before his words had faded, the stout man, Lao Yan, emerged from the small wooden cabin, holding a cigarette, and gestured to me, saying: "Car."

Liu Laoliu changed his expression and said to the heavenly doll: "How is it? He hasn't mistreated you, has he?"

I exclaimed in despair: "This has nothing to do with you—where is my car?" As I inadvertently turned around, I was instantly shocked to the core: a brand new Alto car was already parked in the yard

Liu Laoliu said with a smile: "Actually, my requirements for a phone are quite simple; I just need to be able to use WeChat and Momo."

The boss, caught between laughter and tears, said: "It's all just 10 yuan, do you really think of this as a car exhibition?"

Liu Laoliu broke into a broad smile upon seeing my face: "I knew you would definitely come looking for me, just didn't expect it to be so soon." He then changed his expression and said, "The phone number you gave me is fake, isn't it?"

I almost cried when I heard: "What exactly do you want to do with the books?" Is there a good word to describe this?

I said with irritation: "Where is there any grain grown from manure now?"

What do you have here

Liu Lao Liu said: "Is it possible to burn a car?"

Go away

I have no interest; isn't that something those older women in college do?

I cautiously asked, "Do you believe there are ghosts in this world?"

I lament: "People like us born in the 1990s will soon grow old as well"

Zhao Qianqian was overjoyed: "You were born after 1890, right?"

Your Bentley is only 10 dollars!

I want the Aotu, and if it's not available, I will switch to another company

I pointed in the direction of the Sixth Hospital and asked, "Are there any good people nearby?"

The celestial doll in my pocket disdainfully remarked: "What a perspective, Number 7 has great charisma!"

The boss shook his head vigorously: "No, don't even mention the Alto; we don't have that here. The least we have are extended Lincolns, not even BMWs or Mercedes. You should consider switching to a different brand; just don't add to the world's troubles."

The boss helplessly said: "Then let me make you one right now, but it will cost extra, 20!"

Rolls-Royce, Bugatti Veyron, Bentley, everything is available. As he spoke, the boss printed out a row of paper cars, each one crafted quite realistically.

Heavenly Realm Doll said: "I will tell you slowly in the future—Is the car still easy to drive?"

... ...

Only when I heard them calling me did I feel somewhat relieved, realizing it was not directed at me. Zhao Qianqian pointed out the window and said, "Look, a little dog!"

I merely nodded. Those in this line of work cannot be too enthusiastic, otherwise it is easy to get beaten up

I wandered out in a daze to my shabby stall, and the celestial doll comforted me: "Don't have any psychological shadows; after all, that food is grown from manure. If you stop overthinking, everything will be fine"

I looked around and asked him: "Do you have a car?"

At that moment, a large group of strong men suddenly rushed out from the alley and the corner of the library, brandishing various weapons and shouting threats as they charged towards us, both Zhao Qianqian and I were taken aback

Old Yan exhaled a puff of smoke and said: "Such matters should be handled less in the future, as they may be considered taboo"

Liu Lao Liu waved his hand and said: "Burning the car is the limit; these money and cards are useless when burned."

What do you think?

I had thought that there would surely be places like funeral clothing shops near the hospital, but it took me quite a while to find one. It was a very small storefront, and the owner was huddled behind a pile of paper figures and was watching a beauty pageant. The scene...! ... can only be described as very shocking!

"Hey, the treatment for this customized version is just different, ready for immediate use." I offered him a cigarette and casually remarked, "The No. 8 leg is quite nice." "The No. 12 is really impressive, haha." The two men instantly bonded over this.

After leaving the paper version of the Aotu 4S store, I returned to the garbage yard to find Liu Laoliu. The old man was methodically stepping on a large pile of plastic bottles, flattening them one by one before screwing the caps back on. This transformed the originally plump bottles into something resembling salted fish, saving space and making bundling easier. It was evident that this skill had been honed through the destruction of thousands of bottles, executed with such proficiency that it was almost painful to witness.

Liu Laoliu took out an iPhone 5 and dialed my number. Upon hearing my phone ring, he finally revealed a satisfied smile. When he saw me take out my phone, he nervously said, "Don't answer it!" While saying this, he was also modifying the contact details.

Stop, you little beast

Burning real money is at a 1 to 1 ratio, meaning whether you burn 10 pieces or 10 pieces, you still waste emotional currency. The smallest denomination of ghost money is 5 million. After burning it, can you actually spend it?

You don't need to worry about it, is there?

It's okay, just driving a car that has been burned... I still feel quite lost!

Seeing someone enter, the boss casually greeted them, saying: "Feel free to take a look"

I took out the celestial doll and said, "From the moment you gave it to me, I was destined to hate you for a lifetime!" I said, "Just consider it settled if you change the phone with me."

Yes, at your age, you are the backbone of our industry. Do you usually read web novels?

I muttered: "That son of a dog has a better phone for collecting junk than mine."

Liu Laoliu turned his head and shouted into the small wooden house: "Old Yan, Old Yan?"

Qianqian turned her head and saw me, and she exclaimed, "Xiao Qiang, did you buy a car?"

I happily gestured for her to get in the car, and Zhao Qianqian, sitting in the passenger seat, said: "Writing novels can be quite lucrative, right? Isn't it said that some earn several tens of millions in a year?"

Liu Laoliu opened his palm: "Do you want a dual SIM dual standby?"

Liu Laoliu said slowly, "The doll has already spoken, what else can you not accept? Hurry up and prepare the vehicle. Also, don't make it too good; this is also subject to market conditions. Two emotional tokens should be at the level of Fuxing, right"

Heavenly Realm Doll said: "I will owe you first."

Liu Laoliu stroked his chin and said: "Are you referring to saving up for a car or burning one?"

Liu Laoliu raised his hands in a gesture of helplessness: "It's just about 'burning' a car, oh right, speaking of which, I must remind you—go to the paper shop and buy a paper car, after all, a clever woman cannot cook without rice."

Old Yan said: "Don't owe for too long, it's not easy for me either"

I hesitated for a moment and gritted my teeth, saying: "Let it in!"

At this moment, Liu Lao Liu is no longer the scheming old man who handed me the heavenly doll yesterday, but rather exudes an air of unparalleled grandeur, as if he is waiting to be elected as the President of the country.

On the road, I asked the celestial doll: "Who exactly are Liu Laoliu and Old Yan?"

I quietly asked it: "What is an emotional currency?"