Chapter 61 Listing Comment <TOC> Chapter 63 Metal-Headed Girl
Translator: SumTLMan
Compared to the last meeting, Qian Su’s face was a bit slimmer, but she was full of spirit, suggesting that business had been good lately.
“Mr. Zhou, sorry, sorry.”
She clasped her hands together, revealing a pleasing smile: “This time, I came 5 days later than expected. Mainly due to the heavy snowfall, and a troublesome customer from Jin City.”
“He brought his damaged goods and insisted that I, as the seller, replace them with new ones. I agreed to repair them for free, but he was still not satisfied and even took me to court. Finally, we resolved this matter through mediation, which also affected my schedule.”
Zhou Yi said: “Understood, let’s proceed with the transaction first.”
He led Qian Su into the container warehouse. Seeing the dazzling array of ancient human goods inside, the girl’s eyes immediately sparkled.
“I plan to sell some alcohol.”
Zhou Yi opened a wall-side box and took out a bottle of Erguotou: “How much for this?”
Qian Su took the glass bottle with both hands, carefully examining it through her round-frame glasses, inspecting the bottle itself and the sealing craftsmanship.
“In Dead Sea Aged Liquor, this is an E-grade item, in good condition, with the light film unopened. I’ll give you 5 Light Seeds.”
Zhou Yi nodded.
He rummaged through a haystack and pulled out a bottle of Jian Nan Chun: “Take a look at this.”
Qian Su slowly rotated the bottle in a circle, and after examining it, she showed a somewhat troubled expression: “I can’t say for sure, this might still be an E-grade item, but this bottle has a larger quantity, 15 Light Seeds.”
Zhou Yi shook his head: “This price is incorrect.”
The other party blinked: “Tell me.”
Zhou Yi asked: “First, Dead Sea Aged Liquor is for consumption, right?”
“Yes. Although very few may have special effects, it’s generally a luxury drink.”
The girl said.
Zhou Yi had an idea.
“Then I can tell you, this bottle of ‘Crystal Sword’ Jian Nan Chun is priced 100 times higher than this bottle of Erguotou.”
This time, the girl showed a stunned expression, then immediately looked at him with a thirst for knowledge: “Can you elaborate on why there’s such a big price difference? Although I’ve also come into contact with some Dead Sea Aged Liquor, to be honest, I’ve only encountered E-grade alcohol, my knowledge and judgment in this area are still very lacking.”
Zhou Yi thought to himself, how would I know how alcohol is priced.
In the past marketplaces, the price gaps were like this.
Zhou Yi did not answer, but took out another bottle of baijiu, asking Qian Su to evaluate: “How much do you think this is worth?”
This time, after touching and observing, Qian Su blurted out: “A-grade ‘White Bottle’! Good condition, light film unopened, market standard price 1000 Light Seeds.”
?
Zhou Yi was a bit surprised this time.
In the Wasteland Era, humans still knew good Maotai.
Only compared to the past, Maotai in this era had dropped a bit in premium.
“Do you know this?”
“Mr. Zhou, please don’t laugh at me.” Qian Su waved her hand: “Although I’m not specialized in Dead Sea Aged Liquor business, I do have some understanding of such collectible items.”
“I think I understand your meaning.”
She suddenly looked thoughtful: “Dead Sea Aged Liquor is indeed prized for its rarity, but the ‘Crystal Sword’ you mentioned, even as a B-grade item, is hard to reach 400 Light Seeds in price. Not everyone is as knowledgeable as you, having tasted various aged liquors—most customers either buy them for collection and preservation of value, or for special celebrations or as gifts.”
“For preservation of value, A-grade items are the strongest because of their rarity. B-grade items are often resurfacing due to some underwater discoveries. Unfortunately, lacking the crucial ability for collection and value preservation, they cannot be compared to A-grade items.”
“B-grade aged liquors fluctuate around 200 Light Seeds in price. I wouldn’t dare to lie to you.”
Zhou Yi thought it was absurd.
He didn’t expect that in this era, due to chance, Maotai could still preserve its value.
Zhou Yi stated: “I’ll sell all those I mentioned earlier, and you pick a little.”
Qian Su’s eyes widened: “Ah— Okay.”
Zhou Yi had thought it through before.
He doesn’t like drinking, keeping the alcohol is of no use; at most, for company team building to have everyone drink a bit. Stocking up more on cola, juice, Sprite, and similar beverages.
First, get some cash.
After counting this batch of alcohol, Qian Su said: “In total, 75 bottles of Dead Sea Aged Liquor, 3 A-grade ‘White Bottles’, totaling 2000 Light Seeds, 7 B-grade ‘Crystal Swords’, totaling 1400 Light Seeds, and 22 E-grade items, totaling 110 Light Seeds.”
“This batch of goods totals 3510 Light Seeds.”
Zhou Yi confirmed there was no problem, and Qian Su used the Light Absorber case to pay this amount.
“Do you also take cigarettes?”
He pointed to the well-packaged cigarette boxes on the nearby shelf.
Qian Su said she wanted to, but she also reminded: “Due to the diversity of flavors and the special taste brought by the light film sealing, Dead Sea Aged Liquor is hard to replicate so far. But Dead Sea tobacco flavors are too light, with few consumers. People prefer the rich tobacco produced in local cities, like Little Smoke Ridge, the nearest to here, which specializes in tobacco leaf cultivation and processing.”
“So, Dead Sea tobacco prices are not high. Even A-grade items don’t exceed 50 Light Seeds, E-grade only worth 1 Light Seed.”
Zhou Yi understood through the Red Falcon that what Qian Su said was indeed true.
But it didn’t matter.
These goods cost very little, only consuming some labor for transport.
After Qian Su calculated, she said:
：”——-This batch of Dead Sea tobacco totals 245 Light Seeds. What do you think?”
Zhou Yi agreed.
The two of them negotiated the most important transaction, and then returned to the indoor area of Unit 3101.
“Take a look, this is the latest goods list.”
Qian Su handed over a brand new quotation.
This time, the paper was larger, and the listed goods were more numerous.
Zhou Yi was looking at the names and prices listed.
Qian Su looked around the room, suddenly focusing her gaze in one direction, saying: “Mr. Zhou, could you spare some of your vessels to sell to me?”
She walked to the kitchen, pointing at the tableware inside.
Zhou Yi was taken aback: “Those are the plates I use for eating.”
“Could you sell some to me, even just a little bit would be fine.” Qian Su said with a look of longing.”
“What price?”
“If there’s no issue with condition, a regular small Divine Era vessel is priced at 1 Light Seed. But if it’s a set, say 3 or 5 pieces, the price can reach 15 Light Seeds, increasing exponentially.”
Qian Su explained: “The price of Divine Era vessels isn’t expensive, but the demand is high. Many wealthy people really like these unique crafts from the Divine Era. Many cities have tried to replicate them, but can only manufacture relatively smooth pottery, with low transparency, insufficient hardness, and significant differences in touch and aesthetics.”
“The profit from aged liquors might be higher, but the buyers are more fixed, and the transaction cycles are long. This [Vessel Trade] is much faster; you can basically list them and get the payment immediately. For a small business like mine, quick cash flow is the most important.”
The girl continued: “Besides being used as dining decorations, these vessels are also high-level tools sought after by alchemists and craftsmen. They can effectively insulate and heat without damage, which is significant for some precise manufacturing processes.”
“Especially yours.”
Qian Su pointed at the super-large bowl on the kitchen table—Zhou Yi originally thought it would be convenient for eating, as larger bowls are more satisfying.
“The larger the size, the fewer in number, the more application scenarios, and the higher the value. This thing also fits my personal preference well: big is good, good is big.”
She actively requested: “I’ll offer 10 Light Seeds for this, could you spare it?”
Zhou Yi hesitated: “Yes, I can, but I haven’t washed that bowl yet.”
“No problem, I’ll wash it.”
Qian Su said this, took out her portable water bottle, grabbed a towel, and was about to pour water.
“Don’t bother.”
Zhou Yi pointed to the nearby sink, where there was a U-shaped stainless steel faucet, which he had previously taken from an underwater community.
“This one rotates to the right for hot water.”
Qian Su tried it and indeed saw hot water steaming from the faucet, showing a face of envy: “Clean hot water, comes out with a twist, living inside Dead Sea Abomination is really convenient and comfortable—only someone like you can enjoy such services.”
Then the girl began to diligently wash the dishes with Mao coins.
She worked while saying: “If you have more bowls like this and don’t want them after use, just leave them for me. I’ll take them away next time I come to wash.”
Zhou Yi’s mood was somewhat subtle at this moment.
He had previously considered selling the unwashed bowls to Qian Su, but it was just a random thought, feeling it might be a bit excessive. Unexpectedly, Qian Su actually took the initiative to do so.
You can only say, being in business is not easy; you also have to go door-to-door to do customers’ housework.
Qian Su, while washing the bowls, suddenly said: “I received information that Commander Feng Ji of the Seventh Fleet has initiated an internal restructuring, reviewing the mission execution over the past six months. Due to the disappearance of the Organ Horn, and issues of internal corruption and abuse of power, Vice Commander He Jiu is very likely to be reassigned, and Ji Chang has also been confirmed to be involved with He Jiu. Commander Feng Ji should have already been preparing for this, and now that he has caught hold of the evidence, he’s starting to take action.”
“People in He Jiu’s faction will basically all be cleaned up. Even Ji Chang, although an honorary Knight, is very likely to receive internal warnings and punishments.”
“Now, the Seventh Fleet is undergoing a personnel shuffle, coupled with the heavy pressure of winter sea patrol and security. Maintaining the current order itself is not easy——”
The scandal of the privately modified warship and the sunken ship were being downplayed.
Qian Su used another dry towel to dry the bowl, carefully placing it down: “Even if the Seventh Fleet still wants to retaliate against your side, it should only be after winter is over.”
Zhou Yi listened silently.
This is good news.
At least in this long winter, they could recuperate.
Chapter 61 Listing Comment <TOC> Chapter 63 Metal-Headed Girl