Chapter 7: I Bought Instant Noodles at the Internet Cafe

You should consider that if this thing were real, it would be worth hundreds of thousands. Would something so valuable be given to a child?

Fortunately, after Zhuge Liang concluded his discussion on leading the army, the subsequent strategies focused more on naval warfare and city defense, which allowed Liu Shan to breathe a slight sigh of relief

Seeing that Liu Shan has learned well, he even specially wrote a letter to his elder brother Zhuge Jin, who is far away in Eastern Wu, praising Liu Shan for his intelligence and strategic thinking, saying he has the demeanor of his father.

Qi Jinjing widened her eyes, and only after clearly seeing Liu Shan's face did she mumble

The tall and slender young man carefully scrutinized Liu Shan, noticing that although he was still quite young, he exuded an air of nobility. At such a tender age, he was adorned in plain brocade garments and wore a jade pendant at his waist, clearly indicating that he was not from an ordinary family

The tall and thin individual became increasingly peculiar, and he cautiously inquired:

He rummaged through the boxes and cabinets for half a day and finally found those few gemstones. These gemstones were all translucent and had a rich emerald color, although they were not favored by the officials in the court, Liu Shan still quite liked them

The beauty enjoys an endless charm in the spring slumber, yet there are those who fail to appreciate this allure

Old Wei, Old Wei, business is at the door, come and take a look

The things of the southern barbaric smoke and miasma, allow me to be the subject of your laughter

Everything else is acceptable, but this delegation of authority is not permissible

However, upon seeing this, his expression immediately became serious

In the intensive training course over a few days, Zhuge Liang devoted himself to imparting his military strategies and theories to Liu Shan

Alright, I will find someone to take a look at this right away

If you are willing to sell it to me, I will offer... I will offer five million

Military... military advisor, is there a simpler strategy for leading troops into battle

What are you doing? Why are you staring!

"Why is it you again? Liu Bangqiang is not here today, we are not accommodating you to go online."

My goodness

You little rascal, have you stolen your parents' belongings?

However, Liu Shan also thought that the currency in a thousand years would certainly be very different from that of the current dynasty

This is old pit glass-type jadeite. As the saying goes, a difference in color results in a tenfold difference in price

He hurriedly and cautiously placed the jade on the table and respectfully said

Qi Jinjing stood up while speaking and shouted

But this time, after a brief moment of sleep, she suddenly sat up straight and stared intently at Liu Shan

Qi Jinjing spat and then handed over the piece of jade, saying

Old Wei is cautious about the path

Liu Shan could probably understand what "hen huo" means, and casually nodded, saying

These matters are complex and bizarre, leading him to realize that even merely bringing tens of thousands of troops into battle is a challenging task, let alone engaging in combat on the battlefield

However, I must say, the carving is indeed quite good, resembling jade to some extent. Hurry and take it back to deceive some other young girls

Zhuge Liang's expression turned cold, and he said with a serious tone

As Qi Jinjing swayed, Liu Shan reacted swiftly and quickly pushed the chair over, preventing her from sitting directly on the ground

The little one has gone astray, even learning to flirt like others

No, it was not given to me by others

These items were all given to me by my father, and they are not particularly remarkable. I said they were a gift for my elder sister, so elder sister should not decline them

Hearing him say this, Qi Jinjing trembled slightly

Liu Shan was at a loss for words, and after a long pause, he finally managed to chuckle awkwardly

What do you think this thing is worth

I must invigorate my spirit and listen attentively, so that I can remain invincible

By the way, you weren't taken advantage of, were you, spending a large sum to acquire it

... ...

He picked up a palm-sized plain jade tablet, wandered by the wall for a while, and finally caught a whiff of that familiar fragrance

The tall and slender individual chuckled softly, then approached to scrutinize under the desk lamp.

It is not acceptable; this time, no matter what, I must buy some instant noodles as a backup. Otherwise, having to sit and wait here every time is truly a hassle.

Since Zhuge Liang has said this, Liu Shan can only muster his spirits and listen attentively

Liu Shan smiled faintly and said

If the young master is willing to delegate authority, he only needs to invite a general, and he can comfortably sit in his tent.

Is this so expensive

I hope that this thing will be cherished by someone a thousand years from now, and that it can bring in some military supplies.

I did not expect that over the past few days, Zhuge Liang has been discussing how to arrange formations, who should be in the front and who in the back, how to procure military provisions, how to set up camp, and how to prevent fire attacks

Tsk, my dear sister, I have a discerning eye and can tell at a glance that this thing is carved from a beer bottle, who are you trying to fool

During the few days that Zhuge Liang was teaching Liu Shan, Liu Shan tried every possible means to sneak into the internet café every night. However, after several unsuccessful attempts, he couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated.

Today, Liu Bangqiang did not come, and Liu Shan looked for a long time but could not find anyone he knew

After expressing his intention to guard Jingzhou to Zhuge Liang, in the following days, Zhuge Liang began to personally teach Liu Shan about the ways of being a general

"Network administrator, why has my computer blue-screened again?" a person shouted at the top of their lungs

In warfare, it is a matter of life and death. A general holds the lives of tens of thousands in his hands; how can he not be vigilant?

Liu Shan saw Qi Jinjing looking down on this beautiful jade, feeling quite unwilling in his heart

Fortunately, Qi Jinjing, whom I had a brief encounter with last time, is still sweetly sleeping at the front desk

Thank you for your assistance that day. This... is presented to you, as a token of my gratitude.

I live in Chengdu Liu Shan answered truthfully

However, as soon as this letter was sent out, Zhuge Liang immediately regretted it. He dispatched someone to retrieve the messenger and personally burned the letter before feeling at ease

Such a large jade tablet is entirely a deep green color, perfectly unified. Ah... to have the opportunity to handle something like this as a mere vendor is truly a stroke of luck in three lifetimes!

At midnight, the internet café was dimly lit. Liu Zhan scanned the surroundings and indeed saw someone eating instant noodles while playing a game he did not recognize.

She glanced at Old Wei's serious expression and then turned to glare at Liu Shan

Liu Shan let out a bitter smile, took out the piece of jade, and slowly handed it over, saying

She called out twice, and a tall, thin person in the corner of the internet café quickly walked over while yawning, saying irritably

Qi Jinjing instinctively raised her head, moving as if in a dream, casually pressed the restart button, and then, disregarding the person's protests, wobbled back to her seat, continuing to sleep soundly as if by reflex.

Hurry and take it back, or I will call the police!

Uh, the strategist speaks of naval warfare and city defense. It is likely that he can deduce that after the great victory over Yu Jin, Uncle Guan would inevitably face destruction, most probably due to a surprise attack from Eastern Wu.

Liu Shan : ... ...

Apart from this, there is no other way

Yes, it is me

He hesitated for a moment, suddenly recalling when the situation in Shu was initially stabilized, and the southern barbarians came to pay their respects, presenting him with several pieces of completely green, crystal-clear gemstones as gifts

He is also hoping that this thing can be exchanged for some instant noodles; if it cannot be exchanged, it will take quite a bit of effort to come here again next time

This, is this the tough guy from the south?

How much is this thing worth

If possible, two boxes of instant noodles will suffice for me

Zhuge Liang smiled gently and said

This item was gifted by a great noble from the south. Although it may not be a treasure of the current age, it is indeed a rare and exquisite piece. I kindly ask for your discerning judgment, dear sister

This will not do, then what about the others

Yizhou is not lacking in beautiful women. Since Liu Shan entered Shu, he has encountered countless scenes of spring. At his age, he would not entertain any strange thoughts.

Liu Shan walked over with a smirk, seeing Qi Jinjing sleeping quite soundly. For a moment, he couldn't bear to disturb her and could only stand there foolishly, watching.

Dear child, you must remember that those who bring you gifts are quite shrewd

Liu Shan took a deep breath and plunged into the wall

Given Liu Shan's age, even if his family were either wealthy or noble, they would certainly not allow a child to casually present such a precious item as a gift—at least, that is what Qi Jinjing believed

Liu Shan vowed never to let the two major skills of relinquishing power and indulging in pleasure become his labels for generations to come, and he quickly shook his head, saying:

However, as Qi Jinjun lightly parted her ruby lips, her even breaths were calm and natural, adding a touch of casual languor to her delicate face, causing Liu Shan to momentarily forget the purpose of his visit.

I am concerned that that little fellow might be deceived by others, so I came to ask you.

Liu Shan, however, was unaware of Zhuge Liang's maneuvering back and forth. After returning to the residence, he went to bed early and, upon nightfall, hurriedly got up to desperately search for a way to pass through the wall.

Where does this young gentleman live

Qi Jinjing saw Liu Shan's small face flushed with anger and could only shake her head, saying

Do you really have to shout? What's wrong with you in the middle of the night

He recalled that in previous instances, he had successfully opened the entrance only after smelling the fragrant instant noodles, and in the most recent occasion, he had even prepared a bowl himself, which left him feeling somewhat regretful

Qi Jinjing, in a daze, took the palm-sized jade from Liu Shan's hand, casually turned on the desk lamp beside her, looked at it for a moment under the light, then weighed it in her hand and snorted

Liu Shan initially thought that Zhuge Liang was going to impart some extraordinary strategies to turn the tide of battle

At the age of 12, Liu Shan still harbored a somewhat unrealistic fantasy about his own abilities

Is this yours?

Qi Jinjing is quite familiar with a few people who usually go online, knowing that the old Wei family, which runs a gold shop, is quite knowledgeable and would certainly not speak recklessly