novelA New Way to Earn Distress Points
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Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
Lu Shu had thought about it before, that with its godly effects, the quickest way to earn money was definitely from the refresher fruit.
For now, he was able to get his hands on both the celestial and refresher fruits relatively easily but he had yet to experiment with the celestial fruit. Unable to ascertain whether it had effects on others, Lu Xiaoyu was unable to help him understand it's power better as she had not started her training yet.
Well, the only option left was the refresher fruits.
If he was able to sell them, it was certain that countless would desire it. Boosting their aptitudes and physical conditions, the wealthy would definitely purchase them to ensure their own well-being as well as their family's. As such, Lu Shu was certain that many were willing to do just that.
But the problem was that the refresher fruit would start to expire about 6 hours after it was taken out of his inventory. Unsure of the total time it would last before vanishing, it removed his option of mailing it to others.
And furthermore, powerful figures could still track him down even if he did not include his address from all of the tiny, minute details left behind.
For example, they could track down the one who delivered the file, have experts identify his handwriting and even investigate the traffic surveillance camera. It was a fact that there was nothing money couldn't do.
It was worth the effort for many as long as they could get their hands on the refresher fruits.
Not being able to mail it, a face-to-face transaction was even more unviable. It was laughable to think that they would just simply leave after purchasing the fruit from Lu Shu. They would most likely force him to tell them where these fruits had originated from.
Stating that they grew them from a tree would be too unbelievable unless his customers were to buy his story. In order to get the truth out from him, they would have to torture him or else... he may never say it.
Not to generalize that the entire governmental system was repulsive, but the fact remained that there would definitely be a few corrupted individuals within the system. Especially in such a time where the society is in a turmoil due to the current metahuman situation, it would be quite understandable for those influential individuals to be plotting some ideas to benefit themselves.
Metahumans currently were still unable to be assembled and be used as troops in war, but what about using them as bodyguards? Even the iron sand palm martial artists would not even hold a candle to them and their martial arts may just be considered a joke in front of their prowess.
Lu Shu pondered about the different paths that metahumans could take in the future and there were way too many to be considered. Becoming a celebrity and raking in the money was the best possibility but becoming a genius surgeon with enhanced concentration was another great path to take as well. Such a surgeon who makes no mistakes in surgeries would have the entire country queuing up for his services.
Although being the first to be noticed by others, combat abilities were not the only useful powers out there.
Regardless of how others were getting along and whether or not he would be able to find a suitable method of earning money for himself in the future, Lu Shu felt that the only thing which mattered was to get stronger. It would probably open an even more lucrative path for him to take but for now, he could only rely on his stinky tofus.
At least it's much easier than selling eggs, wasn't it?
To run his business, selling those eggs involved restocking of the goods all by himself. In the event that the eggs in the market at his place cost 10 cents more, Lu Shu would have to travel 2 kilometers away to another supermarket just to purchase them.
The small details when accumulated would become significant and 10 cents wasn't something he could dismiss that easily. Based on the number of eggs he sold a day, the amount of money he could save from those numerous 10 cents would be able to get Lu Xiaoyu a roasted sweet potato or something else. Craving sweet potatoes in the winter and ice cream in the summer, there was always something she had wanted to eat...
Because of that, Lu Shu had to wake up at 5 in the morning just to purchase eggs from the markets. Those morning markets also had home-grown eggs which tasted better and at times were relatively cheaper.
To sell stinky tofu instead, he could save up more by skipping this stocking process and in addition, cooking those eggs required water, electricity and gas; all of which were resources he could stop paying for!
Jumping with joy from his thoughts, he was barely able to contain himself!
For an orphan like Lu Shu, his ability to maintain a positive attitude even though he had to support himself has helped him to live on. He had already encountered few of the worst misfortunes in life and having a lack of optimism might make it difficult for him to carry on living.
He was tricked yet another time by the Mischief System but looking on its bright side, Lu Shu was at peace again.
His stinky tofu was even smellier than the ones he had in the past, but they were even more... authentic and tasty!
Some people loved stinky tofu so much that even just the smell of it was enough to stop them in their tracks. If there were such customers, the taste of his stinky tofu would definitely turn them into his regular customers. To say that the system had fooled him badly wasn't exactly true!
Lu Xiaoyu wanted Lu Shu to use his abilities to create a crepe for her after she had finished her portion of stinky tofu and as expected, she was mercilessly shot down by Lu Shu.
The next morning, Lu Shu carried a huge box out of his house. That box was once used to carry his belongings during his house moving but was now useful in containing the stinky tofu.
He had to retrieve the stinky tofu from his inventory at home since it would be odd if he was to magically make them appear in front of his customers. Luckily, he wasn't crazy enough to do that yet...
Had it been the old Lu Shu previously, he would not have been able to lift up that box which contained 20+ portions of stinky tofu. However, it was just a simple task for him currently.
Of course, even though he could manage that with just one hand, he had to pretend that at least some effort was needed.
Arriving at the destination to set up his store, the boss of a breakfast shop adjacent to his was delighted to see Lu Shu, "You're here Shu, want a bowl of spicy pepper soup?"
Lu Shu smiled and shook his head, "Thanks, Uncle Li, but I've already eaten at home."
"Haha, why is Lu Xiaoyu not here today? That little girl will sit endearingly in a corner when selling those eggs for you and they would be sold out instantly, " as Uncle Li quipped. He had admired Lu Xiaoyu as she could sit there without uttering a single word and her business would still be booming.
Lu Shu raised his eyebrows. How was Lu Xiaoyu endearing? That little girl was a mischievous devil and she really did know how to put on a show.
Before the market was built, this location was utilized as a place where peddlers sold groceries and customers would gather here for produce and breakfast.
But after the market was built, the town council management would patrol this area daily, restricting the peddler's livelihood.
The government policies came shortly after which slowly sided with the lower income groups. The city then decided to set up areas where peddlers had the permission to sell their produce and breakfast; and as a result, the place became lively once again.
Since most of those who sold groceries have shifted over to the market, only those who sold breakfasts food remained.
Had that not been the case, Lu Shu believed that he would always be on the run from the town council management. One had to run away for the sake of making a living and the other had to chase them down in order to preserve the town's cultural development, and both parties would not have had it easy...
However, there was now no need to worry anymore and even the town councilors liked having their breakfast here.
The instant Lu Shu opened up his box, Li Guoyang, the neighboring breakfast seller, suddenly turned around. Many other neighboring store owners were not spared as they stopped for a moment as well... This smell... Was especially pungent!
"From Li Guoyang's distress, +5 +2 +1 +7″
" From ..."
Wafting in the air, the stench from the stinky tofu attacked the nostrils of everyone. The distress points contributed by them were also fluctuating accordingly with highs and lows...
Store owners all around, not only Li Guoyang, contributed to Lu Shu's distress points. Regardless of what they were selling, be it groceries, sesame balls, dough fritters, Chinese crepe or buns, everyone felt as if they were being suffocated...
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