Ready to open a store

"What, unexpectedly two servings?!" Wang Kai exclaimed, utterly unable to believe that this was true.

What concept was two servings of steamed dumplings?

Ten yuan, a full ten yuan!

Equivalent to ten ham sausages or four bottles of AD calcium milk. If one wanted to fill their stomach while also indulging in a dental feast, they could even extravagantly add two delicious poached eggs to their shredded vegetable and meat noodles!

This was a delicacy that many rich people couldn't even dream of tasting. Yet, here was his own brother casually saying, "Feel free to order!"

Indeed, a true good brother!

"Hahaha..."

Jiang Han laughed heartily. "Just kidding, where would you like to eat? I can go anywhere, no need to be polite with a brother like you!"

Sometimes, life needs a bit of seasoning. Between each other, knowing clearly that they were intentionally exaggerating, they still cooperated to play a scene. What a silent understanding.

"How about going for barbecue?" Wang Kai suggested, "The usual place!"

"Alright."

Jiang Han agreed. "See you in ten minutes!"

...

Hanging up the phone, Jiang Han changed into his going-out attire, put his phone in his pocket, grabbed his keys, and left.

As night fell, the weather gradually turned cold, and the chilly wind brushed past, making Jiang Han tighten his clothes.

When he arrived at the barbecue stall, he saw that Wang Kai had already picked a spot.

"I've already ordered the dishes; we're just waiting for you to pay," Wang Kai teased.

"No problem!"

Jiang Han scanned the QR code and paid the bill.

When he said he would treat, it naturally meant he would pay.

Perhaps in the gaming world, where personal relationships and worldly affairs were intertwined, people often fought to pay the bill due to social obligations. However, between him and Wang Kai, such formality was unnecessary.

"Wang Kai, did something happen?" After paying the bill, Jiang Han sat across from Wang Kai and asked.

It was a small table, and sitting facing each other was the most comfortable way to chat.

Jiang Han knew Wang Kai very well. Earlier, when he asked if Wang Kai came specifically to congratulate him, Wang Kai's answer was, "Sort of." It meant there was more to it, probably some trouble.

"Yeah," Wang Kai nodded, somewhat sighing. "It's tough. I've only been working for two months, and I got fired."

"Fired?" Jiang Han slapped his thigh and said, delighted, "Great! Boss, bring us four servings of squid!"

"Alright!"

Both of them were regulars, and the owner was very friendly.

"???" Wang Kai had a few black lines on his forehead. "Great? What's so great about it?"

"I know your skills; you definitely didn't get fired for lack of ability." Jiang Han calmly said, "A small chance is that you had a conflict with someone and resigned yourself. But you said you got fired, so the high probability is that your previous employment to help me find the Evil Curse, Leluo, was discovered..."

There are no impenetrable walls in the world.

Wang Kai hired a large number of thieves to find Leluo's whereabouts and informed Leluo, the Dark Swordsman, of the life-threatening danger. This led him to appear in Tianhai Town, giving Jiang Han the opportunity to use Sheryl's Demon God Summoning Scroll to lure him out.

The whole process was bound to attract attention from those with malicious intent, inevitably leading to suspicions and disputes.

Jiang Han had thought about this situation before, but entrusting it to others made him uneasy. Only with his most trusted brother would he feel at ease.

Of course, he would never harm his own brother. He had already considered how to compensate in case of discovery, ensuring that Wang Kai's treatment would be better than working for a studio.

"Impressive!" Wang Kai sighed. "You even figured that out."

While the facts were similar to what Jiang Han said, he felt embarrassed to speak them out.

This time, he came to Jiang Han mainly to ask for help in finding a job.

"I've thought of two options for you," Jiang Han said solemnly. "The salary will definitely be higher than working for the studio."

"What are the two options?" Wang Kai's eyes lit up.

"One, I know Longteng Wanli, the president of the Dragon Clan. We have a bit of a friendship, and with your skills, I'm sure you can join the Dragon Clan Guild and become a core member." Jiang Han said.

Although he had limited contact with player guilds, he knew that the Dragon Clan Guild was highly sought after among players. The salary for core members was very high, and the treatment was generous.

If he was willing to open his mouth, Jiang Han believed Longteng Wanli would gladly agree, even hoping he would bring in more people.

After all, favors were difficult to repay.

"However!" Before Wang Kai could speak, Jiang Han added, "I recommend you go for the second option."

"What's the second option?" Wang Kai was curious.

Was there something better than becoming a core member of the Dragon Clan Guild?

"Help me with something!" Jiang Han grinned and explained, "It's not that I feel indebted to compensate you, but due to my joining the Dark Camp, selling equipment is a big problem. Opening a store myself is tricky..."

In fact, players could buy land deeds in town if they met the requirements, or even lease houses. In other cities, that was fine, but the land deeds in the future super main city were extremely valuable. Opening a shop in a place where players frequently passed through was essential.

As for other trading options, such as using the auction house, the actual transaction fees were high, and the system's commission was severe. The Stealth skill also had a long cooldown, once every three days, making it inconvenient. Selling to Longteng Wanli was also dependent on his willingness to buy, to some extent losing the right to choose.

"I understand!" Wang Kai immediately understood.

With Jiang Han's position, it was impossible for him to buy land deeds from the Bright Camp, and even if he did, they would likely be forcibly reclaimed by the Bright Camp.

Letting him act as an intermediary was the best choice.

"How about it?" Jiang Han asked. "If you don't help, I probably won't be able to open a shop. I don't trust others, and the potential losses are unimaginable..."

It was impractical to ask family members for help. His parents rarely played games, and as for relatives...

Jiang Han dared not think about it.

He didn't want outsiders to know his real-life identity, and even relatives could easily cause disputes over interests.

Therefore, it was best to let Wang Kai help.

"Sure!" After hesitating for a moment, Wang Kai nodded. "I'll manage the store for you."

"Don't worry about the salary." Jiang Han continued, "It's definitely more than working for the studio, starting from five digits, and the ceiling depends on how well the business goes..."

"Hahaha, I won't be pretentious then!" While the two were talking, the barbecue was brought over by the owner.

After eating and drinking to their heart's content, they returned home. Jiang Han added nutrients to the game warehouse and lay down, continuing his conquest.

...

"S

woosh!"

In a brilliant white light, Jiang Han appeared in place.

Riding the Thunder Tiger, he headed towards the mining area provided by Weiqianduo, opening the friends' panel and adding Wang Kai's game ID.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: [King Triumph] has accepted your friend request!

"The opening of the super main city may still be a while away, and currently, players can't enter. Should we consider opening a branch in other first-level main cities?" Wang Kai typed, "Currently, few players can enter the first-level main cities, and there's an opportunity to buy land deeds."

Since he was helping his brother, he would definitely give his all. Just passing the time would make him feel uncomfortable.

"You go and try it out. Accept the relevant tasks first; I'll help you when I get back," Jiang Han replied.

"Alright!"

...

Several minutes later, Jiang Han arrived at the coordinates and entered a dark and damp cave.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: You have entered the map [Dead Silence Mining Area]!

"Ding ding ding..."

Looking up, in the deep and long cave, he saw many Meirui players holding iron pickaxes, continuously striking the ore emitting a faint blue light. The crisp sound of strikes echoed incessantly.

"Hmm?"

Noticing someone riding a majestic and fierce tiger mount, everyone turned to look, and then their expressions changed abruptly. "Damn, why did Jiang Hanshui come here!"

"Boom!"

The answer to them was the shockwave of War Stomp. Jiang Han didn't need to be lenient when dealing with Meirui players. Being a notorious player from the East region was enough.

In less than a moment, the Dead Silence Mining Area lived up to its name, silent and lifeless.

Sweeping the surroundings, Jiang Han made a judgment. "It seems this place hasn't been explored by players. Good, no one to compete with for mining!"

Digging alone was destined to be lonely, but since the mining area had not been explored by others, there was no other choice.