Chapter 3 I Need Gold
Sun Jiao was taken aback for a moment, then cheerfully shook the EP in her hand, leaving Jiang Chen in a state of astonishment.
Unless one seeks the assistance of professionals for repairs, finding a functioning vehicle amidst the wasteland is almost akin to dreaming.
Note: C-level organization repairs vaccines. T virus vaccine
"What are you trying to do? Didn't you say you wanted me to take care of the meals?" Jiang Chen shot her a glance. What a joke, I haven't reached the level of being so infatuated that I would be ready to sleep with you. Once I have money, I can sleep with ten models in the modern world, can't I? Anyone willing to go to bed with a tigress that could bite off their own manhood at any moment is definitely not in their right mind
After Jiang Chen washed the dishes and chopsticks clean and arranged them, he walked into the living room and picked up the heavy backpack
"By the way, can you show me your EP status?" Just as Sun Jiao was about to leave, Jiang Chen suddenly asked. Jiang Chen was still somewhat curious about what kind of extraordinary abilities the woman who could subdue him with a single move possessed.
Stealthily prying open a certain distribution box in the neighboring community, filled with a sense of guilt, Jiang Chen used a small knife to cut a slit in the rubber insulation of the power distribution wires, took a deep breath, and gripped it with his right hand
In summary, first acquire the gold, then exchange it for money. After that, live a life of luxury for a while before considering the next steps
Username: Sun Jiao
"It's nothing." After finishing the bread, Sun Jiao, still unsatisfied, licked her red lips that were smeared with crumbs. She glanced at her hands, which had a few oil stains, and for some reason, she restrained the urge to lick her fingers. At this point in her life, it was the first time she experienced this inexplicable feeling of "face".
If... in the not-so-distant future, a third world war breaks out in this world, everything that happens in the apocalypse is replayed here
Watching the gradually filling iodine progress bar and the slowly decreasing radiation levels, Jiang Chen felt a surge of joy. The problem that had been troubling him was resolved so easily.
Although this thought was fleeting, it did exist, and now it has brought her a profound sense of guilt
Hehe, why have I started to think about these nonsensical questions? I should focus on taking care of myself first. Jiang Chen laughed at himself, shook his head, and threw the empty beer can into the trash bin
The power company of the grass mud horse and the dog bleep, how is it that there is another power outage! My ranking match, damn it!
The strength that can be unleashed by those slender arms is actually more than three times his own
He lit a cigarette and inserted his finger into the socket, Jiang Chen quietly waited for the energy to be fully charged. After all, with only 10 degrees of electricity, it was hardly worth going outside to steal power for this small amount. It was both harmful and unsafe, cough cough
Indeed, this dead city is filled with abandoned vehicles; however, the EMP (electromagnetic pulse phenomenon caused by high-altitude nuclear explosions) from the nuclear war has long incapacitated most of the electronic devices in this city. The advancement of technology has instead become a shackle restricting the survival of the survivors. Every car lying on the street is a product of high technology, and even internal combustion engine vehicles are usually equipped with high-tech components. It is precisely because of this high technology that these things break down so completely. Every car lying on the street is a product of high technology, and even internal combustion engine vehicles are usually equipped with high-tech components. It is precisely because of this high technology that these things break down so completely
This world is filled with treasures, and any one of those high-tech civilian devices, if brought to the present world, would likely outshine the gadgets still stuck in laboratories. However, it is clearly unrealistic to directly sell these high-tech products in the present world. In that case, the only thing of high value that is also easy to liquidate is gold
Reflexes: 40
Even though the money has not yet arrived
Sudden wealth overnight, perhaps this phrase is sufficient to describe his current mood
"Hmm, I know without you telling me," Sun Jiao waved her hand and conducted a final check of her gear. "The nights in Wanghai City are very dangerous, with zombies everywhere. Those zombies become much smarter at night compared to during the day, just like in the books."
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Sun Jiao was momentarily taken aback, her eyes inexplicably feeling a bit warm. She had seen many villains on the wasteland who killed their own kind for food, and had encountered cannibalistic bandits who wanted to stew her into a dish, but it was the first time she had met someone who was concerned about her going hungry
I will do my utmost to locate the gold in the bank vault... However, moving those items here will likely be more challenging than finding them.
After grabbing the can, Sun Jiao glanced to the side with a somewhat flickering gaze. To be honest, she had even contemplated robbing this guy clean and then taking him hostage in order to exchange him for food with his "accomplices" behind him
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Jiang Chen speculated that in this chaotic apocalypse, gold should hold no value whatsoever. In a situation where no one can get enough to eat, no one would exchange their food for those shiny golden items
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Thank you ... ... Thank you ... ...
Although Sun Jiao was very curious about the uses of gold, Jiang Chen clearly had no intention of revealing anything, so she had no choice but to give up on her inquiries
I need the gold from there
"Providing meals?" Sun Jiao was momentarily taken aback and only after a moment did she suddenly recall the agreed-upon compensation from yesterday
Filled with overwhelming guilt, Jiang Chen sneakily returned to his rented apartment
Girlfriend? ... ... If you have money, why worry about this?
A small incident also occurred in the morning
Do not force it, focus on reconnaissance. I need to know the terrain there, the level of danger, and the exact location of the gold... That's all, try to return before dark.
While humming a little tune and fantasizing about a happy life in the future, Jiang Chen packed food into his backpack and simultaneously ordered several boxes of canned goods, instant noodles, and bread in bulk from Taobao. Looking at the dwindling balance in his account, Jiang Chen did not feel discouraged at all. He knew very well that it would not be long before the amount of money he spent now would merely be a small fraction of what would be in his account in the future
How to describe it? I do not want someone to see my inappropriate behavior. It seems that saying it this way is not quite right either
After charging, Jiang Chen stretched lazily, then walked into the kitchen, took out the ingredients from the refrigerator, and made a bowl of fragrant scrambled eggs with tomatoes and shredded pork with green peppers. After serving the dishes on the dining table, Jiang Chen also took out a can of beer from the refrigerator
Ah, I need to quickly find a way to solve the charging problem. Should I hire someone to modify the wiring? ... It's hard to explain this power consumption; it would be troublesome if it attracted the investigation of the relevant authorities. Should I move to another place? Or rent a commercial warehouse that can handle high power output? ... Damn it, if only there were something to replace electric energy as a source of power.
When the radiation level reaches the threshold of 50, it may affect the user's health. It is sincerely recommended that you store a certain amount of iodine in the EP to control the radiation levels within the user's body
Is this still humanity ?
After getting up, when Jiang Chen handed a piece of bread to Sun Jiao, she quickly snatched the bread and then fixed a very vigilant gaze on Jiang Chen's eyes
In a post-apocalyptic scenario, it is hard to say how many pounds or even tons of gold this meal could be worth. After all, in that chaotic world, gold is not worth more than a stone. As Sun Jiao swallowed the cold canned food, the expression of immense happiness and satisfaction on her face made Jiang Chen realize just how precious food was in that world
Angry roars came from upstairs, and many residents opened their windows to see what was happening in the opposite residential building. Without even having time to close the lid, Jiang Chen ran away in a dejected manner. The reason for choosing this community to charge was precisely because this old community had no surveillance cameras installed.
First, one must purchase a villa, um... and... a car must also be bought.
In this case, simply purchasing some iodine tablets from the pharmacy would be sufficient to address the issue of radiation
To pass the time, Jiang Chen began to fiddle with the wrist-mounted computer on his left arm
Oh dear, oh dear, why has the power gone out! It drives me crazy...
The entire bank vault filled with gold! What a windfall that would be!
That is indeed somewhat rude, but watching a beautiful woman eat voraciously is also a unique kind of pleasure
The color of the iodine tincture gradually began to fade, eventually becoming colorless
Taking advantage of Sun Jiao's visit to explore Pudong Bank, Jiang Chen did not remain idle. After confirming that Sun Jiao had gone far away, he immediately traversed back to the modern era
Bone strength: 61
The passage of time in the two worlds is parallel, and there is no faster flow of time in either; the time left for Jiang Chen is still ample.
"Breakfast... what is that thing?" Sun Jiao mumbled as she chewed on the bread, her words unclear.
The journey begins
In addition to food, Jiang Chen also prepared some medical supplies such as bandages and anti-inflammatory drugs. Considering that he would likely have to stay in the apocalypse for a while, Jiang Chen spent 10% of his energy to pack two boxes of canned food and four boxes of instant noodles into his storage space. Although accessing these supplies requires energy, it is always better to be prepared than to be caught unawares
Crossing over ... ... and so on
"Not having breakfast can easily lead to stomach problems," Jiang Chen muttered, almost forgetting that this was the apocalypse, a time when most people lived from one meal to the next. "Ahem, in any case, eating something in the morning will help you feel more energetic."
Quietly enjoying this simple yet delicious lunch, Jiang Chen took a sip of the cold beer and couldn't help but let out a sigh of admiration
Regardless, Jiang Chen could not imagine it
As he sent the last grain of rice into his mouth, Jiang Chen chewed it slowly, and his thoughts inevitably drifted far away
To facilitate the measurement of the remaining energy, Jiang Chen used a ruler to make small marks with a marker beside the energy tank as scale indicators
Muscle strength: 44
It seemed that he had thought of something; Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment and halted the time travel he was about to commence
After swallowing, Jiang Chen clicked the button to extract iodine, and a thin syringe popped out from the side of the EP. After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Chen took the iodine tincture from the coffee table and tentatively inserted the syringe into the iodine tincture.
Jiang Chen even believed that if he were to take out a can in that town of Liuding, countless attractive women would be willing to sleep with him
Speak, what are your intentions
Jiang Chen shivered, not daring to continue pondering this question
The radiation level still made Jiang Chen feel somewhat concerned. He did not want to contract any diseases due to radiation exposure. He gently clicked on the help option regarding the radiation level and, after reading it carefully, Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of joy in his heart
Neuronal activity: 13
The massive current even sparked with crackling sounds, and the energy reservoir at the wrist quickly became fully charged
It is evident that he guessed correctly
However, the entire building experienced a power outage
The next morning, Sun Jiao was sent by Jiang Chen to explore the commercial bank building located in Qingpu. In response to Sun Jiao's question about what there was to investigate at the bank, Jiang Chen simply provided a very straightforward answer
Breakfast. Three meals a day, but you mostly have to eat out at noon. I'll get you a can. Although this woman rummaged through the backpack, there is still some spare food in the storage space, so it is still feasible to take out one or two cans with the current energy.
Charging naturally cannot be done in the rental house, as the household circuit needs to be filled with 100 degrees of electricity, and it is uncertain how long that will take. If Sun Jiao returns and does not see anyone, it will be troublesome. Therefore, in order to complete the charging as soon as possible, Jiang Chen has no choice but to shamefully steal electricity from elsewhere
Returning to the kitchen, Jiang Chen opened the refrigerator door and took out a can of cola
What? Because the sound was too low, Jiang Chen could not hear clearly what she said