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Mu Qing was clearly surprised by Song Xiaozhu's thorough preparation. His expression relaxed, and he looked at her with the appreciation of an elder. He replied, "Okay, I'll take a look first."

He initially looked at it casually, but the more he looked, the more focused he became.

It's a very well-developed contract, and it's been considered very thoroughly.

This includes the axe's grade, performance description, supply quantity, corresponding price, and delivery time...

Everything is meticulous, yet clear and concise.

After carefully reading it, Mu Qing looked up at Song Xiaozhu and said, "Very good."

Song Xiaozhu: "Is there anything that needs to be changed?"

Mu Qing shook her head. "No problem at all."

Song Xiaozhu nodded and added, "By the way, Mr. Mu, I might need to purchase some timber... Well, the amount won't be too large for now. Is it convenient for you here?"

Mu Qing: "Send it to Liu Family Village?"

Song Xiaozhu: "Yes!"

Mu Qing smiled, "It's nothing."

Song Xiaozhu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems inevitable that Liu Family Village and the Scavenger Community will have a major falling out.

Mu Qing's choice of sides is crucial.

He chose Liu Family Village.

Even if it's only temporary.

Stepping out of the logging camp, Song Xiaozhu felt refreshed. She had secured a stable, long-term order... Money was a minor matter; the important thing was having a stable source of Transaction Value.

2000 axes a month.

As long as there are enough Raw Material, it's just a matter of lifting a finger for her.

Then I realize that 2000 Transaction Value only get me 20 Quantum Coin...

Song Xiaozhu's beautiful mood instantly soured.

The logging camp won't do!

Could you expand the scale a bit and hire more lumberjacks? We need at least 10,000 axes a month!

Qiu Shuyu walked over. "The contract has been finalized?"

"Okay!" Song Xiaozhu took the package from her left shoulder. "Let's go, we're going to Liu Family Village."

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The Scavenger Community, on the main road.

Ordinary small workshop owners would never see Chen San.

In this Scavenger Community, Chen San was practically second only to the leader.

Chen San took care of all the miscellaneous affairs in the community. He was quite capable, especially in the area of reading people's expressions and moods.

He has been able to get to where he is today by understanding Old Madam Hu's thoughts.

He carefully considered what Old Madam Hu was thinking, and by the time she gave him her instructions, he had often already done almost everything.

This decisive and efficient approach is what allowed him to rise from a starving and freezing refugee to the second-in-command of the community.

Especially after Xiao Yunjie left, Chen San became Old Madam Hu's confidant, making his position as second-in-command even more secure.

Their minds became more active.

He has always been obsequious, and now he is happiest when others are obsequious to him.

Having worked so hard to climb to this position, how could I not enjoy it to the fullest?

Chen San might say it's troublesome to those who come to him for favors, but he's secretly pleased.

Firstly, it allows them to make a hefty profit, and secondly, it lets them showcase their abilities.

Killing two birds with one stone, achieving two goals at once, how wonderful!

Of course, as the second-in-command of the community, not every trivial matter can reach him, and not just anyone can meet with him.

He would give some people face; Luo Tong was one of those people who could see him.

Chen San leaned back on the sofa, slowly sipping a cup of tea, listening to Luo Tong talk about the merchants.

Chen San didn't take it seriously at first, until Luo Tong arrived at Bai Jing ahead of time.

He frowned, glared at him, and said, "Who is Master Bai? Does he think you can mess with him?"

Luo Tong was naturally aware of Chen San's taboos.

Old Madam Hu valued Bai Jing highly, so Chen San also held Bai Jing in high esteem.

Other matters are easy to discuss, but since it involves Master Bai, he can't interfere.

Having received payment from the merchant, Luo Tong naturally had to do his best. He said, "It wasn't Master Bai, it was the girl he picked up!"

Chen San remembered, and he frowned, saying, "That was also someone Master Bai was protecting."

Luo Tong continued, "Master Chen, please listen to me first. That girl's background is unknown. We were afraid that Master Bai would be deceived. She's very cunning. Somehow she hooked up with Qiu Shuyu and made her obedient to her. Shang Bao only teased her a few times, and she held a grudge. First, she tricked Shang Bao into going to the Garbage Mountain, and we don't know how long he was locked up there. Then... then... she actually brought back a piece of meat and cooked it for Master Bai!"

Chen San squinted.

Luo Tong quickly continued, "Master Bai has a kind heart. Ever since he came to the Garbage Mountain, he's only eaten the lowest quality wild vegetable powder. Even the fresh meat that the district chief sent to the recycling station, he wouldn't touch."

Chen San knew all about what Luo Tong was saying better than anyone else. He was the one who delivered those fresh meats, and Master Bai told him to take them back immediately.

It's not that Master Bai has any dietary restrictions, but rather the meat from the bottom of this Garbage Mountain...

Ninety-nine percent of them are abnormal.

The claim of sourcing goods from inside the Fortress is nothing but a fig leaf.

It's mostly human flesh from the dead.

Luo Tong pressed his advantage. "I don't know what method that girl used, but she managed to completely fool Master Bai. He's willing to..."

Hey! Master Chen, we're not offending Master Bai, we're helping him out!

Chen San looked at Luo Tong: "Tongzi, some money can be earned, and some money cannot. Don't get greedy."

Luo Tong shuddered, cold sweat beading on his forehead. But he had accepted the old merchant's money and taken on this task... Moreover, in his heart, this was the truth: Song Xiaozhu alone couldn't kill Shang Bao, and adding Qiu Shuyu would be an easy task.

Shang Bao only offers a small advantage; they, on the other hand, have profited immensely from his actions!

With that thought, Luo Tong regained his confidence. "Master Chen, we won't wrong an innocent person, but we also can't let Master Bai be deceived by evil people for no reason. Now that Master Bai has gone to Liu Family Village, let's arrest Song Xiaozhu and question her carefully."

As he spoke, he took out the money the merchant had prepared, a neat stack of cash.