Chapter 10: A Slum Abundant with Talent

"Hehe, I truly apologize. There are always those in the slums who are in a hurry to be reborn." Wang Yi quickly bowed to Jiang Chen in apology, while signaling the soldiers to hurry and escort the girl back to the camp.

Why take the risk of death to rush out and plead with this man

Many people in the slums are capable of doing that. Yao Jiayu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head somewhat shyly, but as if worried that Jiang Chen might be dissatisfied, she mustered her courage and raised her head.

In fact, he is not that young anymore; generally, one would only wear a restriction bracelet for leaving the country after turning 16. That fellow is merely underdeveloped. " Wang Yi chuckled, "Let's not talk about that anymore, Boss Jiang, what do you think about choosing ... ... "

Do you know about computers

Moreover, Jiang Chen is a person of status

As he watched Yao Jiayu shiver and nod, Jiang Chen suddenly became aware of the clothes she was wearing

Although it is regrettable, this general manager has been eliminated; he does not require any corporate strategies or business plans of that sort

There are indeed a few individuals whose skills are beyond reproach, but..." Jiang Chen pointed to a section below the resume, which stated criminal record, "Why are all the candidates you provided me with criminals

At the suggestion of Sun Jiao, Jiang Chen fabricated a fictional identity for himself as the general manager of a canned fishbone production company. In this wasteland, aside from the leaders of various factions, there are two types of people who hold the highest status. One type is arms dealers, and the other is food producers

He does not care about the little bit of Yajing spent. Just like money, it is always meant to be spent

Both of these items are highly profitable, as most of the soil is no longer cultivable now

As the transfer fee and the tip totaling 5 Yajing were placed together on the table, Jiang Chen signed his name on the agreement. From that moment on, the girl with the number 010342 had no further ties to the Sixth District

However, these are rules from ten years ago. Now, Wanghai City has formed a stable "ecosystem," and mutants and zombies will no longer arbitrarily invade the living space of survivors. With the absence of external threats in Block 6, the demand for those serf-like refugees has naturally decreased significantly

"Hehe, Boss Jiang, the health check took a bit of time, but this is for your safety, so please do understand," Wang Yi explained with a wry smile, leaning a little closer to Jiang Chen, and then whispered in his ear, "Don't worry, the quarantine personnel told me. It's still the original product, hehe."

What is the reason for this

What she did not say was that she had been waiting too long. Every day she would hide in the corner of the slum talent market, secretly observing those who came to "purchase" slaves. She wanted to leave this place, and she was waiting for a buyer who was "not too bad".

Since in the end one is bound to suffer from the plunder of others and survive by depending on them, it is better to choose someone who might treat oneself a little better... not to say treat well... even if they could just be a bit gentler when hitting her, she would be very satisfied

I said, Boss Jiang, well, there is nothing I can do about this!

Jiang Chen was carefully selecting the materials in his hands, occasionally furrowing his brow

What if it is a conspiracy of the Gray Gu Mercenary Corps

So warm

What will happen if she is caught and taken back?" Jiang Chen asked casually

It turns out that not all refugees in the slums have freedom; those who can be traded as commodities are naturally the refugees who have lost their freedom. Each person who has received social assistance in the slum is, in name, the "property" of the Sixth District, and their status bears a resemblance to that of serfs in the old society. Every able-bodied person is forcibly sent to work in factories, while those who are not able-bodied are kept as a reserve population, to be sent to the front lines as cannon fodder when necessary. As for those free refugees, they are mostly impoverished but can somewhat sustain themselves, thus they do not need to receive any social assistance.

The soldier pulled apart the frail little girl as if he were holding a small chick. Jiang Chen frowned slightly but did not say much.

Wang Yi's facial fat was all squeezed together, revealing a苦笑 that was even more unsightly than crying, as he spoke in a tone that was almost pleading.

This situation is quite common; after the resources in the shelter are depleted, the people inside often choose to leave in search of a new home. Most individuals tend to opt for entering such survivor bases

"I apologize, I apologize, please wait a moment!" The market administrator named Wang Yi quickly nodded and smiled obsequiously, then turned and ran into the document room to continue selecting.

At that moment, Jiang Chen realized that the girl was not trembling out of fear of him, but rather because the weather was indeed quite cold

Jiang Chen noticed that the girl was wearing something on her wrist that resembled a watch, which was currently flashing red light. Once a "slave" who had received low-income assistance left the slum, this alarm would be activated, signaling the patrolling soldiers to capture the person and bring them back.

If she does not take a gamble at this moment, she will spend her entire life in this hell. She is very aware that the reason those thugs in the slums have not yet laid a hand on her is simply because her body has not developed at all. Once she grows up, the hell she will have to face is something she has already begun to understand from the older sister of her neighbor.

Yao Jiayu stole a glance at the corner of Jiang Chenyang's mouth that had lifted, then timidly lowered her head again, wrapping her collar tighter around her windbreaker

"Hehe, Boss Jiang, are you satisfied with this?"

This young girl named Yao Jiayu, who is clearly from some sort of shelter, has likely ended up here for various reasons

"How long will it take to complete the formalities?" Jiang Chen was too lazy to waste more words with this person

For some reason, it feels incredibly refreshing to brush off the so-called general manager... Of course, there was no expression on Jiang Chen's face

Among them are families, where able-bodied young men and even women in good health enter the industrial zone to engage in production, in exchange for a few inexpensive nutritional supplements and a small iodine tablet, struggling to survive either with their families or alone

Moreover, it seems that the girl is because of me ... . ... Jiang Chen was persuading himself in his heart

Provide the necessary "connections" to designated "agents" and then sell the surplus refugees from the slums through them. These refugees are often purchased by mercenaries or caravans, used as bait to test dangers or to lure prey. It can be said that those who are bought do not have a favorable outcome

There are ruthless mercenaries, well-dressed merchants, and individuals who appear to be inscrutable.

In order to manage the surplus population, the authorities of District 6 had no choice but to engage in the population trade.

The weather in the wasteland is quite peculiar; although it is clearly summer, there are occasional instances of cold conditions reminiscent of late autumn. The dense radioactive dust blocks the majority of ultraviolet rays, making climate anomalies a norm in this world. If the radioactive dust, resembling clouds, does not disperse soon, the temperature here could drop even further.

Is it cold

In this case... Although there are still some concerns, there is no better solution. Jiang Chen sighed and prepared to select one of these criminals who seemed acceptable.

Perhaps this is conscience? A kind of luxury

"Yao Jiayu." The girl answered obediently and timidly, yet her voice sounded somewhat stiff due to her fear

A soft impact sensation came from his legs, and Jiang Chen was momentarily taken aback as he looked down

Zhang Tianyu, former Vice President of Walkers Technology Company, is proficient in economic management and the planning of electronic product development, and has led the research and development of the popular Walkers P7 mobile phone in Asia. Jiang Chen smirked, "Vice General Manager? How ironic. Ahem. I said, Mr. Wang Yi, what I need are talents in the field of computer science who can also handle some physical work. You brought me a Vice General Manager?"

Seeing Yao Jiayu desperately promoting herself, Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile

The thin material clung tightly to her frail frame, as if everyone in the slums wore such jumpsuits. When she left the camp, all her "assets" were confiscated, including the tattered coat that had originally wrapped around her.

These resumes are covered in a layer of dust, and the traces of recent cleaning are evident. In this wasteland, there is no shortage of high-tech talent, and one could even describe it as an oversupply. After all, producing bullets does not require advanced technology, and no one is willing to pay for new computers or new phones.

Wang Yi felt a shiver run down his spine at the cold expression on Jiang Chen's face

Sighing, Jiang Chen draped the trench coat over Yao Jiayu's shoulders under her astonished gaze

Boss Jiang, after all, this judicial procedure...

After listening to Wang Yi's explanation, Jiang Chen finally understood.

I will! The girl suddenly raised her voice, but seemed to realize her abruptness, so she lowered her head and said softly, "In terms of computer science, I received a B grade in the virtual education system. I am confident that I can perform well in both programming and hacking."

However, this seems to be quite a common occurrence in the post-apocalyptic world. The streamlined virtual education system eliminates unnecessary quality education and provides specialized instruction based on each individual's talents. After spending a few years in a nurturing environment, one can achieve outstanding results in a specific field. Essentially, anyone who grew up in a shelter has undergone a similar form of education. Receiving a grade of B is already considered a commendable level.

Can such a small child also work

Oh? Then why are you still in such a dire situation?" Jiang Chen turned his head slightly in surprise to glance at the little Loli. If someone at the age of sixteen or seventeen could achieve this level, it would not be surprising to be labeled a genius in the present world.

You have a lot to say

Soon, Wang Yi, the chubby one, jogged out of the data room, handing a stack of documents to Jiang Chen, and then wiped the sweat from his forehead with a cheerful smile

However, she has never acted in such a manner as she did today

Sighing, Jiang Chen looked at the ragged people in the slums

Although he feels sympathy, he is more concerned about the girl's intentions

Hmm? Wang Yi was taken aback, looking at Jiang Chen with a strange expression, while simultaneously leaning closer.

"Three sub-crystals, I am referring to the tip." Jiang Chen said impatiently. Why are there so many issues? In a place where civility does not exist, how can you and I discuss the law?

Jiang Chen began to feel somewhat troubled, as he did not really want either of these two types of people

It was only half an hour, and Jiang Chen noticed that the girl had developed a bruise on her face.

As for why the company is called Fishbone, it is naturally for convenience. The canned goods brought by Jiang Chen are basically from the Fishbone brand. He even started to consider whether to buy that Fishbone Canned Food Company after securing some funds. This would also save the trouble of having to sand off the production date every time.

Although my abilities may not be the best, my potential will certainly not let you down... Furthermore, I am very obedient... No matter what you ask me to do, I will not resist and will be very docile...

A difficult temperament is hard to manage, while a frail body is challenging to nurture

"Approximately one day, please tell me your address..." Although that girl has just committed a serious crime of restriction on exit, it can be said that she has already become a criminal, theoretically within the scope of permitted sale. However, after all, she has not yet gone through a procedure, and it is not so easy to get her out directly

Just be careful

The bruise must have been caused by the butt of a gun; although this injury has nothing to do with him, he still feels a twinge of guilt in his heart

Jiang Chen did not say anything particularly heartwarming, yet the girl quietly lowered her head, her mouth, concealed by disheveled and greasy strands of hair, revealed a smile that seemed to embody happiness

Hmm? Jiang Chen tilted his head slightly

"Yes, yes, no problem." Offending the financial backer is not worth it, Wang Yi hurriedly nodded and bowed.

This world has gone mad

"Yes! I will take care of it right away!" Wang Yi hurriedly ran back to the data room, as he needed to immediately get in touch with his "connections"

No one would waste nutritional supplements on nurturing waste

What is your name? Jiang Chen glanced at the bruise on the girl's left cheek and the bloodstains on her arm, slightly averted his gaze, and sighed as he spoke

Hehe, Boss Jiang, if you are fond of this, there are actually many more good options available. Hehe, I have some connections that can help you get even more...

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen smiled and did not pursue the matter further. Having done a good deed, he felt somewhat at ease in his heart; perhaps this is what is referred to as a characteristic of civilized individuals

As for losing the bet, Jiang Chen did not show any kindness by buying her...

"Boss Jiang, are you... not satisfied?" Wang Yi asked cautiously. After all, this concerns his commission and is his only source of livelihood

Take it easy, you don't need to be so tense while doing the work for me

Perhaps it was from the gaze he cast upon the slums that one could perceive a hint of a special emotion

In fact, Boss Jiang need not worry; those individuals will all wear electronic collars when they sell out. If they engage in any actions that threaten your safety, heh heh. Wang Fatty seemed to see through Jiang Chen's concerns and carefully explained to him. In conclusion, he even extended his finger to make a blossoming gesture.

Being forced to exchange one's body for a pack of cigarettes? ... Or being wantonly insulted by a group of people? ... ...

Such a frail girl, if she were to enter a labor camp, would likely perish within a few days under the intense labor conditions

Wang Yi noticed that Jiang Chen's expression was somewhat unnatural, so he shamelessly leaned closer.

Jiang Chen had seen many corpses along the way and had even killed people with his own hands. However, no matter what, he still could not bear to watch a little girl being taken into hell just like that

In the end, whether it was due to excitement or shyness, the girl's face turned bright red

It is a feeling known as compassion, though it is quite fragile, and nearly worn away...

Jiang Chen looked at the radiation clouds in the sky, and the sunlight that filtered through was of such an unhealthy color

Thus, those who are permitted to be sold, apart from those who lack the capacity for labor and are deemed worthless, are often the criminals who have committed offenses

"010342, please stop, otherwise you will be shot dead." A cold voice came from the doorway, and Jiang Chen couldn't help but glance sideways

Jiang Chen slightly tilted his head; this guy was simply like a mobile heat source, and he emanated an unpleasant odor

Especially in the morning, this chill is particularly pronounced

Li Kaiming, the former project manager of Feixun Technology Company, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for a gun-related hostage-taking incident and is engaged in manual labor at a bullet manufacturing factory

... ...

Although this overweight individual appears rather unkempt, his efficiency in handling tasks is quite remarkable, of course, this is all for the sake of Yajing

The girl shivered and shook her head

The father who died while desperately protecting his mother, and the mother who knelt on the ground pleading, have witnessed far too many tragedies; she is much more mature than she appears.

Dressed in a trench coat, Jiang Chen had one hand in his pocket and the other holding a resume as he scanned it. The chubby man standing beside him was already balding, looking old enough to be Jiang Chen's father, yet at this moment, he was bowing and flattering him.

The outcome of dying in a labor camp is not necessarily too bad

"Sent to a labor camp." Wang Yi shrugged his shoulders; such things happen every day, and he has become quite accustomed to them.

I am very sorry for eavesdropping on your conversation. I know how to use a computer. Please, I beg you, buy me. The girl's speech was extremely rapid, and her pupils reflected a mix of fear and pleading.

Being embraced by this slender figure around his thigh, Jiang Chen initially felt a sense of alertness and reached for the weapon behind him. However, upon seeing the soldier in combat gear signaling him not to be agitated and raising his gun to aim at the girl, Jiang Chen abandoned the idea of drawing his weapon

If one encounters illness

I will be waiting here for the two sub-crystals

I am so fortunate

Just go for that girl then sighed Jiang Chen

Lu Haitao, an IT professional, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing 15 nutritional supplements and is engaged in physical labor in an organic synthesis furnace

No, nothing.

Do not catch a cold, as it is difficult to treat here

In this survivor camp, where absolute freedom and capitalism are at the core, the one with the most authority is Yajing. Although it is unclear what Jiang Chen's background is, if he offends a customer, the boss will definitely ensure that he pays the price for it.

Jiang Chen waited for only half an hour before he saw a soldier bringing the girl back to the entrance again