Wasteland Development Diary

Compared to the last time they met, Qian Su's face was a bit thinner, but she was full of energy, suggesting her business had been good recently.

"Mr. Zhou, I'm so sorry."

She put her hands together, revealing a flattering smile: "I'm 5 days later than expected this time. Mainly because of the heavy snow and a difficult customer from Jincheng."

"He insisted on replacing his damaged goods with new ones from me, the seller. I agreed to repair them for free, but he was still not satisfied and even sued me. Eventually, the matter was resolved through mediation, but it also affected my schedule."

Zhou Yi said, "Understood, let's trade first."

He led Qian Su into the container warehouse. Seeing the dazzling array of prehistoric human goods inside, the girl's eyes lit up.

"I'm planning to sell some alcohol."

Zhou Yi opened a box against the wall and took out a bottle of Erguotou: "How much is this?"

Qian Su took the glass bottle with both hands, carefully examined it through her round-framed glasses, and identified the bottle itself and the sealing process.

"In Dead Sea Vintage, this is a Grade E product, in good condition, with the light film unopened. I'll give 5 light seeds."

Zhou Yi nodded.

He then rummaged through the haystack and took out a bottle of Jian Nan Chun: "Take a look at this one."

Qian Su slowly rotated the bottle, and after observing it, she showed a somewhat embarrassed expression: "I can't say for sure, this might still be a Grade E product, but this bottle has more volume, 15 light seeds."

Zhou Yi shook his head: "That price isn't right."

The other party blinked: "Tell me about it."

Zhou Yi asked: "First of all, Dead Sea Vintage is for drinking, right?"

"Yes. Although very few have special effects, it is ultimately a luxury drink," the girl said.

Zhou Yi understood.

"Then I can tell you that this bottle of 'Crystal Sword' Jian Nan Chun is 100 times more expensive than this bottle of Erguotou."

The girl showed a stunned expression this time, and then immediately asked for advice with a thirsty look: "Can you explain in detail why the price difference is so big? Although I have also been exposed to some Dead Sea Vintage, to be honest, I have only been exposed to Class E wines... My knowledge and judgment in this area are indeed very lacking."

Zhou Yi thought, I don’t know how to price wine.

That's how price differences were in the past in shopping malls.

Zhou Yi didn't answer, but took out another bottle of white wine and asked Qian Su to identify it.

"How much do you think this is worth?"

After touching and observing this time, Qian Su blurted out: "Grade A 'White Bottle'! In good condition, with the light film unopened, the market standard price is 1000 light seeds."

Huh?

Zhou Yi was a little surprised this time.

Humans in the Wasteland era actually still recognize Moutai.

It's just that compared to the past, Moutai in this era has fallen a bit in premium.

"Do you recognize this?"

"Mr. Zhou, don't laugh at me." Qian Su waved her hand: "Although I don't specialize in Dead Sea Vintage, I still know something about these collectible treasures..."

"I think I understand what you mean."

She suddenly pondered: "Dead Sea Vintage is indeed valuable because of its scarcity, but even if the 'Crystal Sword' you mentioned is a Grade B product, it is difficult for the price to reach 400 light seeds. Not everyone is as knowledgeable as you, having tasted various vintages... Most customers either buy it for collection and hoarding to preserve its value, or use it for special celebrations or gifts."

"In terms of value preservation, Grade A products are the strongest because they are rare, while Grade B products appear from time to time due to some underwater discoveries. Unfortunately, without the most important collection and value preservation capabilities, they cannot be compared with Grade A products."

"The price of Grade B vintage fluctuates around 200 light seeds. I wouldn't dare to deceive you about this."

Zhou Yi thought it was outrageous.

Unexpectedly, in this era, by chance, Moutai can still maintain its value.

Zhou Yi said: "I'll sell all of those just now, you can count them."

Qian Su's eyes widened: "Ah... okay."

Zhou Yi had already thought about it.

He doesn't like to drink, and there's no point in keeping the wine, at most everyone can drink it during company team building. He should stock up on more cola, juice, Sprite, and the like.

He wanted to cash out first.

After counting this batch of wine, Qian Su said: "A total of 75 bottles of Dead Sea Vintage, 3 Grade A 'White Bottles', totaling 2000 light seeds, 7 Grade B 'Crystal Swords', totaling 1400 light seeds, and 22 Grade E products, totaling 110 light seeds."

"This batch of goods totals 3510 light seeds."

Zhou Yi confirmed that there were no problems, and Qian Su paid the amount with the light storage box.

"Do you also take cigarettes?"

He pointed to the well-packaged cigarette boxes on the shelf next to him.

Qian Su said yes, but she also reminded him: "Because of the variety of flavors and the special taste brought about by the light film preservation, Dead Sea Vintage is still difficult to imitate. However, Dead Sea tobacco is too light in flavor and has few consumers. Everyone prefers the rich tobacco produced in the local cities, such as Small Smoke Ridge, which is closest to here, which specializes in tobacco leaf planting and processing."

"So Dead Sea tobacco is not expensive. Even Grade A products will not exceed 50 light seeds, and Grade E is only worth 1 light seed."

Zhou Yi learned through the Red Falcon that what Qian Su said was true.

But it doesn't matter.

These commodities have low costs, only consuming some handling labor.

After calculating, Qian Su said: "...This batch of Dead Sea tobacco totals 245 light seeds. What do you think?"

Zhou Yi said okay.

After the two had negotiated the most important transaction, they returned to the interior of 3101.

"Look, this is the latest product list."

Qian Su handed over a brand new price list.

This time the paper was larger and listed more commodities.

Zhou Yi was looking at the names and prices on it.

Qian Su looked around the room, and suddenly her eyes stopped in one direction, and she gave a surprised "Eh": "Mr. Zhou, can you bear to part with this container... can you sell it to me?"

She walked into the kitchen and pointed to the bowls inside.

Zhou Yi was stunned: "Those are the plates I use to eat."

"Can you sell me some, even just a little bit." Qian Su looked eager.

"What's the price?"

"If there are no condition issues, an ordinary small Divine Era container costs 1 light seed. But if it is a set, such as 3 or 5, the price can reach 15 light seeds, increasing exponentially."

Qian Su explained: "Divine Era containers are not expensive, but the emphasis is on high demand. Many wealthy people like this unique handicraft from the Divine Era. Many cities have tried to replicate it, but at most they can only produce relatively smooth pottery with low transparency, insufficient hardness, and a very obvious gap in touch and aesthetics."

"Vintage may have higher profits, but buyers are relatively fixed, and the transaction cycle is long. This is very fast, and basically you can get the money back immediately after you put it out. For small businesses like me, getting the money back quickly is the most important thing."

The girl added: "In addition to dining decorations, these containers are also advanced tools pursued by alchemists and craftsmen. They can insulate and heat well without being damaged, and are of great significance for some precise production steps."

"Especially yours."

Qian Su pointed to the super large bowl on the kitchen table - Zhou Yi originally considered it convenient to eat, and it was more enjoyable to eat with a large bowl.

"The larger the model, the rarer the quantity, the more scenarios it can be applied to, and the higher the value. This thing also fits my personal preference. Big is good, and good is big."

She actively requested: "I'll offer 10 light seeds for this, can you bear to part with it?"

Zhou Yi's face twitched: "Yes, I can, but I haven't washed that bowl yet."

"It doesn't matter, I'll wash it."

As she spoke, Qian Su took out the kettle she carried with her, took out a towel, and was about to pour water.

"No need."

Zhou Yi pointed to the sink next to him, where there was a U-shaped stainless steel faucet, which he had also removed from the undersea community before.

"Turning this to the right will give you hot water."

Qian Su tried it and sure enough saw hot water flowing out of the faucet, and couldn't help but look envious: "Clean hot water, just turn it on, it's so convenient and comfortable to live in a Dead Sea Alien... Only someone like you can enjoy the services of an Alien."

Then the girl began to carefully scrub the dishes with a towel.

As she worked, she said: "If you have any more of these bowls that you don't want after using them, just leave them for me, and I'll wash them and take them away next time I come."

"Okay..."

Zhou Yi's mood was a little subtle at this time.

He had just casually thought about selling the unwashed bowl to Qian Su, feeling that it was a bit too much. He didn't expect Qian Su to do it voluntarily.

It can only be said that it is not easy to do business, and you have to go to the customer's door to do housework.

While washing the dishes, Qian Su suddenly said: "I got the news that Feng Ji, the commander of the Seventh Fleet, has started an internal rectification to review the task execution in the past six months. Because of the disappearance of the Aeolian Harp and the internal corruption and abuse of power, Vice Commander He Jiu will likely be transferred, and Ji Chang has also been confirmed to be involved with He Jiu. Feng Ji should have been preparing for this matter before, and now that he has a handle, he is starting to take action."

"People in He Jiu's line will basically be cleaned up, and although Ji Chang is an honorary knight, he is also likely to receive internal warnings and punishments."

"The Seventh Fleet is now shuffling personnel, and with the great pressure of winter maritime patrol security, it is not easy for them to just maintain the existing order..."

The private transfer of warships and the shipwreck scandal were downplayed.

Qian Su dried the bowl with another dry towel and carefully put it down: "Even if the Seventh Fleet still wants to make a counterattack against you, it should be after the end of winter."

Zhou Yi listened silently.

This is good news.

At least he can recuperate during this long winter.