Morning.
Lu Xiaobei had gone to model for photos at a newly opened inn in the old city. Apparently, the commission for the shoot was as high as 1,000, which was rather enviable. This world was unfair—sometimes, being good-looking really could put food on the table.
"Beep!"
A WeChat message from Zhang Ruolin: "S-class Main Quest, Stream City Campaign. What do you think? Going solo, or taking me with you?"
"Come with me. Axe and Xiao Bai have both gone to make a living in Beihai now. I'm worried you'll get bullied if you leave the city alone. (Doghead.JPG)"
Zhang Ruolin sent a laughing emoji. "At least you've got some conscience. I feel much safer following you. Do I need to prepare anything?"
"I get off work at four this afternoon. Come to the internet café at four, and we'll make a trip to the Player Black Market together. Once we get there, we'll figure out how to stock up on strategic supplies."
"Mm, okay!"
Noon.
"Beep!"
A WeChat message from Lu Xiaobei: "Ding Han, order me a fish-fragrant shredded pork rice bowl from Aunt Xue's. Can you bring it to the canal in half an hour?"
"Okay."
I didn't refuse. I directly ordered two rice bowls from Aunt Xue's Restaurant.
One was fish-fragrant shredded pork, and the other was also fish-fragrant shredded pork.
Once the boxed meals arrived, I asked Old K to watch the administrator computer for me, then sprinted across the road toward the canal. There, I saw Lu Xiaobei sitting alone on the steps, watching the flowing water.
Today, she had a somewhat melancholy air about her.
"What's wrong?"
I looked at her in surprise. "You look like something unfortunate happened..."
"It really was quite unfortunate."
Lu Xiaobei took the boxed meal and said, "Don't