Bai Yaoyao was amused too. Seeing his face flushed red with anger was pretty entertaining, so she said, "All right, you're hired. It's free anyway, doesn't cost a thing."
Hearing Bai Yaoyao say that, the others realized she clearly wanted a freebie. But fair enough-who would spend supplies when they could get something for free?
They immediately lost interest and dispersed, returning to squat in the shade by the wall and wait for work!
Of the crowd that had been so lively a moment ago, only the man who had offered his services for free remained.
The man looked utterly miserable and even wanted to slap himself. Why had he opened his mouth without thinking? Impulsiveness was the devil!
Still, he had no intention of backing out. A man had to keep his word. It would only cost him a little effort, after all, not anything else.
So he said readily, "Hello, everyone. Just call me Qian Ming. If there's anything you want to know or anywhere you need a guide, I can help."
Bai Yaoyao wasted no time asking, "What's with the wind blowing at the base entrance around noon?"
Qian Ming scratched his head. He hadn't expected to be stumped by the very first question.
He could only say helplessly, "I'm not sure about that either. The notice from the Authorities just says no one should go outside between eleven and one.
"But I have heard a rumor that the Lu Family caught a Mutant Wolf while out on a mission last month, and its mother has come to demand it back.
"I don't know whether that's true, though."
Bai Yaoyao nodded without pursuing the matter. She simply said, "All right, understood. Take us to the housing rental center, and tell us about the market for renting and