Love and passion, cutting up the wasteland

Chapter 36 Don’t touch it if you don’t want to buy it

People used to like Lu Meng because he was a hunter and opened a high-quality and low-price meat stall, which could provide a stable source of meat and benefit residents who came to the black market.

But people who hate Lu Meng do so for the same reason.

Here, people who are liked are far more likely to be offended than people who are feared.

Just being liked is based on the needs of others.

Being able to be feared is based on one's own strength.

This is why Lu Meng needs to properly demonstrate his strength.

Some people may think that hiding their strength and not showing off can better protect themselves, but the prerequisite is that their own interests will not be coveted.

Of course, a piece of waste has no value in being used.

Otherwise, if you have ten points of strength but only show five points, you may provoke someone who is also very powerful and fall into a life-and-death fight.

The enemy will also bully the weak and fear the strong, and weigh the pros and cons.

On the contrary, if others know that you have [-]% strength, they will consider the comparison of risks and benefits, which may deter potential enemies with [-]% strength or even stronger!
Of course, Lu Meng knew that it was impossible to reveal his true trump card to others.

After dealing with the people who came to chat with them, Lu Meng and the two continued to walk to the black market.

Lu Meng found that Old Tangtou, who used to guard the entrance to the black market, was not there, and was replaced by an ordinary black market guard. When he saw Lu Meng, he stood up immediately and handed over the stall's number plate with a respectful look.

"The black market is like his industry and home to Tiebang Tang." Lu Meng recalled what he knew about Tang.

Rather than saying that Old Tangtou is guarding the black market, it is better to say that he is an old man basking in the sun in front of his house while watching the people coming and going along the road until his old friend dies.

But it was just that he didn't appear in the black market for a day occasionally, and Lu Meng didn't care too much.

After arriving at the stall, Lu Meng found that many people were already waiting there early.

Lu Meng's stall is not in a popular area of ​​the black market. At this moment, the roads on both sides are actually somewhat blocked by crowds.

These people are here for him.

"Get out of the way, don't block the road, we can't do business anymore." Huo Buyang took the initiative to step forward and put on a bad face to separate the crowd.

When these people saw Lumeng appear, they also automatically separated a path.

People on both sides were crowded so tightly that their chests were touching their backs, but they were still too nervous to speak out.

Lu Meng glanced at the group of people with a half-smile.

Most of them are gangsters.

I have been living my whole life in a mediocre way, and when I see the slightest opportunity to cling to others, I think it is the hope of turning around.

But these people were of little value to Lu Meng - although truly powerful people would respect him, they would not be so flattering.

The most important thing is that these people are not here to buy animal meat.

At most, they are taking the opportunity to buy meat to look familiar in front of themselves. In order to win their favor, they will probably deliberately buy a few more kilograms regardless of demand, and finally seize the opportunity of people who really want to buy meat.

The keen Lu Meng could already see anxious expressions on the faces of some old customers among the crowd. They seemed to be frightened by the situation. He estimated that he would return in vain today.

Lu Meng tidied up the stall, looked at Huo Buyang, and then stood up slowly.

Everyone's eyes followed Lu Meng's figure slowly upward, thinking that the warrior was going to make a speech, and were preparing to listen attentively and try to figure out his deep meaning.

But no one cares about the excellent camel meat on the stall.

Lu Meng put his hands behind his back and walked out of the crowd.

Although everyone was confused, they didn't dare to make any move and could only look at Lu Meng like this.

Watch him go further and further away.

Farther……

"Leaving?" Those who were still planning to talk to Lu Meng were stunned and looked at each other.Only then did some belated people push through the crowd and try to follow.

But where is Lu Meng’s presence at this moment?
He just disappeared into the crowd.

"Go find it quickly!" Some people no longer had much to worry about, so they called on the friends they had drawn and dispersed in all directions.

In the blink of an eye, more than half of the people gathered around the meat stall had disappeared.

People who really want to buy meat can finally come and start queuing.

Some people also saw Huo Buyang guarding the stall and knew that this young man had a close relationship with "Lu Beiyou". They pretended to pick up meat while chatting with him:
"Little brother, do you know where Boss Lu has gone?"

"I really envy Boss Lu that he can become a warrior. You have a good relationship with him. Do you know what he did before?"

"What does he like to eat..."

Bang!
I saw a steel whip hitting the man's picking hand, making him tremble with fright.

"Don't touch it if you don't want to buy it," Huo Buyang held ten hands with an expressionless face, "and stop talking nonsense."

This weapon weighs several kilograms at first glance, but the boy can swing it freely. It can also pose a great threat to an adult if faced alone.

The bystanders who witnessed this scene were shocked to realize that as a wastelander who could follow Lu Beiyou, even if he was just a young man, how could he be an ordinary person?
It's just that Lu Beiyou's usual sharpness has been covered up.

The person who was warned was covered in cold sweat.

If his hand was hit, it would definitely shatter on the spot.

"Haha, I just wanted to take a look." He retracted his hand angrily and left quickly.

As for buying animal meat?
Lu Beiyou was not here, so no matter how much he bought, he would never be familiar with it. He was already short of money and could not afford to waste his money.

He only heard a conversation coming from behind him, and he couldn't help but look back, but he was stunned:
"Aunt Wang, here are the two pounds of meat you asked for."

"Hey, thank you, the young man has grown taller again."

"No, no, it's still far away."

Looking at the young man scratching his head shyly, he didn't feel as cold as when he warned him just now.

By the way, this meat stall seems to be famous for its high quality and low price.

A wave of regret washed over him.

If I had known earlier, it would not be a loss even if I simply bought two kilograms of animal meat?

It's just that there is no chance now.

……

Lu Meng actually didn’t go far.

It's just that it's difficult for ordinary people to find his traces with their strength.

After most of the people dispersed, he didn't change any of his attire, and just started browsing the black market as "Lu Beiyou".

It's also time to purchase some more items.

Lu Meng bought a roll of fabric and some sewing needles and thread in a simple but neat little shop, which were entrusted to him by Li Liu.

In addition to sewing props, he also purchased some ready-to-wear clothing by size.

Although Li Liu's self-made clothes may not be inferior to them in appearance, the fabrics used in these ready-made clothes are dust-proof and sand-proof industrial special products, which are most suitable for long-distance treks in the wilderness.

Although well-off hub station residents have begun to pursue the comfort and beauty of their clothing, Huo Buyang and Li Liu, who were both scavengers, still have to pay more attention to the practicality of their equipment.

In addition, Lu Meng, who has a broad vision, has prepared for a rainy day and knows that they will not settle in the hub for the rest of their lives in the future. It is best for him to purchase these items.

　Thanks to friend Ling Changyunqing for the reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)