I'm Going to Date You (1)

"Hi..." Luo Qing took the initiative to speak first the moment it's connected.

"Hello," Zhang Qin Feng's dull reply made both of them stuttered on the spot.

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They kept quiet until Luo Qing decided to grab the lead again.

"I'm off tomorrow and Sunday. Do you have time to go out together?" she asked. Although the sentence is simple, it took a large amount of bravery from her to read it out.

"Of course!"

"Yes, I'd like to," Zhang Qin Feng replied. Although he's not as shy as Luo Qing, it also made him slightly embarrassed to have the lady speak it out first.

"So, I'll see you inside Central City Mall at 12pm?" she continued.

"Sure. I'll be there on time. You can decide where to go and what we're going to do. I'll follow what you've decided." Zhang Qin Feng smiled and agreed with her.

Plus, bringing a girl on their first date to the Central City Mall is undoubtedly a great option. The mall three times greater than his Azure Wind Base has over 1,000 brands for them to visits for the entire day.

As there are still around 1 to 2 million dollars left in his account, Zhang Qin Feng is not worried about not able to afford shopping there. And after a verbal promise to meet each other tomorrow, the line disengaged.

Zhang Qin Feng finally free to activates Dimensional Travel.

"He's special," Luo Qing embarrassedly made a note about Zhang Qin Feng.

She's actually not as shy as she portrays to the outsiders. As a working lady that recently entered the industry for less than half a year, knowing how to act and behave accordingly in front of other people is extremely necessary.

Meek in front of male colleague and boss, friendly to females, being persuasive to clients, including supportive to friends and family.

Towards Zhang Qin Feng, such an attitude is necessary.

Money, looks, and attitude are on a satisfactory scale. That is what persuaded her to try if Zhang Qin Feng is a perfect candidate to be in a relationship with her. Plus, her father is someone Zhang Qin Feng respected a lot.

"Hey, girl. Lunchtime is over. Let's go back to our shift." her colleague nudge her for the attention.

"OK!" Luo Qing stands up from her seat. The two of them returned to the Tianjin Antiques after walking through a few smaller roads.

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"Boss," the same group of 4 people greets him the moment Zhang Qin Feng walked out from the General Store.

The two elders report is as expected. Business is thriving, especially for fresh biscuits. But unfortunately for him, there's nothing new from what they brought back.

As for Dan Bao, one of the soldiers got penalized and demoted to a slave's position because he stole a Green Nephrite Core during their collection.

And in terms of security, the outer area of their 15th Zone is now cleared from any threat. The only two entrances to the subway stations are also blocked to prevent Living Dead or any Creatures from coming out.

Next comes Dan Mi's report.

"The Green Leaf Gang, Iron Gang, and Tianyuan Gang are interested in a proposal to purchase Recovery Serum and Gene Enhancer," he said.

"What's their offer?" Zhang Qin Feng asked. He's interested to see what kind of offer can the smaller gangs made.

"Green Leaf Gang, 20 credits for each Gene Enhancer below 5% potency and 15 credits for Recovery Serum."

"Iron Gang, 18 credits on Gene Enhancer, and 16 credits on the Serum."

"And last, Tianyuan Gang, 17 credits on both kinds of serum."

Dan Mi's report made Zhang Qin Feng questioned the importance of the serum to them. From Dan Mi's yesterday's word, the Gene Enhancer can be exchanged with 30 credits. As for the General Recovery Serum, getting an offer of more than 15 credits is counted as a profit.

But right now, the three gangs nearby are trying to lowball him for the Gene Enhancer?

Abso-Fu*king-lutely impossible.

"Boss, I know you're unhappy about the offer, but think of this in the long run." Dan Mi tried to convince Zhang Qin Feng from growing pissed off.

"Since they're not convinced with our ability to process the Titan's corpse, then give them a reply," Zhang Qin Feng said.

"Our Azure Wind Base will begin selling Gene Enhancer Serum and General Recover Serum from Monday onwards. Only a limited number of ampoules available for purchase, with a first-come, first-serve basis."

"Priced at 35 credits and 20 credits."

Zhang Qin Feng's word surprises Dan Mi, but that's it. After tasting the surprises one after another, Dan Mi somehow develops immunity towards his boss.

"I'm not sure what you're trying to do here, but I'll follow your order. Rest assured that it will be spread throughout the Changyang City by tomorrow." Dan Mi gave Zhang Qin Feng a light bow before he left.

"Green Leaf Gang, Iron Gang, and Tianyuan Gang..."

"You guys just mess with the eye of the storm." Zhang Qin Feng locked his hand behind him and returned to the General Store. That gives him a short break without anything to worry until there are only two more hours to midnight.

"I have something to report, boss," Dan Bao contacted Zhang Qin Feng via the Luna II device.

"I'll meet you in the meeting room." Zhang Qin Feng replied. Following the path from the back door straight into the Liuxing Building, Zhang Qin Feng reaches the meeting room located on the ground floor.

"Go ahead," Zhang Qin Feng gave Dan Bao the permission to speak.

"The 2nd Expedition group went a little further today. It seems that people from Xicheng Base are not limited to five teams, but ten." Dan Bao's sentence made Zhang Qin Feng's tired eyes opened wide.

Zhang Qin Feng nodded. He kept silent as he's waiting for Dan Bao to continue.

"We shouldn't look down on the five remaining teams here. One of them used to be a high potential leader. We called him Old Guo."

"The other 4 teams also have their own proper leader, based on how they're following the instruction given to them by Xichen." Dan Bao tapped the meeting table as he speaks.

"So, your suggestion is?" Zhang Qin Feng continued to stay reserved in their discussion. He wanted to use this opportunity to force Dan Bao to develop his abilities.

"Let's persuade them to submit to us instead of Xichen. Instead of waiting for them to surrender willingly, why not we offer the same thing Xicheng Base offered?" Dan Bao's choice is similar to Zhang Qin Feng's.

He's choosing the option of advising their opponents to change allegiance and, in exchange, they'll be given the same offer Xicheng Base offered to them. As for Zhang Qin Feng's option, he had the intention to buy their loyalty through good food and better treatment.

Plus, he can send the APV out at any time he wants. So far, Zhang Qin Feng is entirely confident about the persuasive force of his APV. But he prefers to use the vehicle and food as the Carrot and a Stick.

Those willing to stand with him through a carrot is, of course, will be treated far better, compared to those persuaded through the uses of his "Stick."

"We'll follow your decision." Zhang Qin Feng smiled.

"I'll give approval for offering them the same thing as our own soldiers received if that's what it takes to persuade them. As for anything saved in between, that's your own ability." Zhang Qin Feng flicked his finger as he gives out what he's willing to offer.

Of course, Dan Bao will have to negotiate with them properly to decide what kind of payment they would receive.