"Alright, I also take gold, silver, and jewelry. If you find any beautiful jewelry that you think is valuable, when we get back to my hotel, I can exchange them for money. You can stay in a clean room and buy delicious food."
Such a young child, orphaned because of this apocalypse, even Chu Jiangyue felt some pity for her.
However, Chu Jiangyue didn’t say she’d give her money for free; instead, she told the little girl to exchange jewelry.
If you can’t dig up a Crystal Core, it’s always good to keep a pile of jewelry for exchange if you come across a jewelry store.
Chu Jiangyue refused to believe that anyone would shamelessly snatch jewelry from a child.
"Really?"
Hearing that jewelry could be exchanged for money, the girl’s eyes lit up.
She knows where there are beautiful jewels, but since they can’t be eaten or used, no one has paid them any attention before.
If jewelry can really be exchanged for money, she can find a lot.
"Of course, I have no reason to deceive you."
If she couldn’t fulfill her promise then, so many people here could easily ruin Chu Jiangyue’s reputation.
"Boss Chu, are you serious?"
Lou Hongde had also heard Chu Jiangyue’s words and felt somewhat excited.
Because of the thick snow now, they must shovel through it, which is extremely laborious, to dig up Zombie Crystal Cores.
But jewelry is mostly indoors, and after the apocalypse, basically, no one would take these things. So they just need to find jewelry stores to collect a lot of gold and silver jewelry.
However, the specific value still needs to be assessed by the Exchange Device back at Jianglin Hotel.
"Certainly, I have no reason to deceive you."
After all, they have nothing on them that Chu Jiangyue cares about.
"Great, thanks for the tip, Boss Chu! We will do our best to find more treasures!"
They have been staying here for some time now and are well aware of what’s around.
Chu Jiangyue wants jewelry; they can collect from several stores in succession.
Chu Jiangyue didn’t say anything more. She wasn’t concerned whether Lou Hongde’s group had jewelry to exchange or not; ultimately, it depended on what they offered.
"And your decision? Will you come with us or go your own way?"
Taking Lou Hongde’s group would also mean taking along many elderly and children. Chu Jiangyue was practically doing a good deed by letting them follow.
"We will go with you!"
Lou Hongde had just checked their situation. After being ravaged by mutated crows, the survival camp’s remaining people were dwindling.
Considering the elderly, women, and children, the number of young adults was indeed a bit small.
"Then hurry up and pack your things; we are leaving soon."
They initially planned to give Lou Hongde’s team a night to decide, but now that they had made their decision, Chu Jiangyue wouldn’t waste any more time.
Lou Hongde quickly sent word to everyone that they must leave promptly.
Otherwise, the bloody scent the mutated crows left behind would soon attract other mutated animals.
At that point, they would truly be helpless.
"Sister, can I follow you?"
The little girl didn’t want to stay with the others. Among so many people, Chu Jiangyue was the only one who made her feel safe.
Even if she might be rejected, the little girl wanted to try; maybe Chu Jiangyue would take her in.
"Of course you can, stay with me."
Chu Jiangyue didn’t refuse. Within her capabilities, she was always willing to help others.
Of course, the premise was that those she helped wouldn’t turn against her in the future.
In this society, there are plenty of ingrates who take help and then complain it’s not enough.
"Thank you, sister!"
The little girl looked up at Chu Jiangyue, her eyes falling on Chu Jiangyue’s hand, but in the end, she didn’t muster the courage to hold it.
Shen Zhigui’s group didn’t expect that Chu Jiangyue would bring back another child after just a stroll.
The girl who had left earlier had not been seen since; Chu Jiangyue suspected she might have perished outside.
To this, Chu Jiangyue felt a twinge of regret but no other thoughts.
"Let’s go. We’ll wait for them to pack."
But after walking a few steps, Chu Jiangyue turned to the little girl struggling to keep up beside her: "Do you have anything else to pack?"
The girl shook her head: "There’s nothing left. Any food at home is eaten, and I’ve packed my clothes in my backpack."
Without parents, children mature quickly; the girl seemed to have grown overnight.
"Alright, then follow me."
Chu Jiangyue leisurely walked along the main road, cleared by the survivors’ camp, leading people back to their parking spot.
"That’s my car; until we return to Jianglin Hotel, just stay in my car."
Chu Jiangyue pointed out her car to the girl.
The girl nodded, then stood on tiptoe to open the back door, carefully placing her backpack inside before climbing in herself.
The whole process was a bit stiff due to the presence of two mutated tigers nearby.
But as she got into the car, she saw a white blur quickly race in from outside.
When the white blur stopped, she realized it was a small mutated tiger.
The girl didn’t know how to react, so she looked towards Chu Jiangyue in confusion.
"It’s the offspring of the two mutated tigers and often rides with me. It won’t harm anyone, so don’t be afraid."
Chu Jiangyue, worried the girl might be scared, patiently explained the little tiger’s identity.
"Oh, it’s a tiger family. Don’t worry, sister, I’m not afraid!"
Even if scared, the girl knew better than to show it. She was aware of not wanting to cause trouble for others, so her words were somewhat insincere.
Chu Jiangyue didn’t think much of it, nodding, and chose not to speak further.
"Boss Chu."
Chu Jiangyue had just sat in the driver’s seat when she heard someone calling her name, instinctively turned around, and saw Shen Zhigui approaching.
"Mr. Shen? Do you need something?"
Originally, Chu Jiangyue hoped to have Shen Zhigui’s five people join her in the car so she wouldn’t have to drive, but with the girl added, the seats were insufficient, so she abandoned the idea.
"I wonder if Boss Chu would be willing to take me in for a while. Oh, by the way, I mean helping drive; they’ve gone off with their navigation to make some extra money.
Being alone is too dull, and I remembered you have room here."
Chu Jiangyue glanced at Shen Zhigui: "Fine, you can drive, then. If you get tired, we’ll switch."
Chu Jiangyue climbed out of the driver’s seat, making way for Shen Zhigui, and went to occupy the front passenger seat.
Shen Zhigui’s lips curved slightly upward as he efficiently settled into the driver’s seat.
"There should still be people inside who haven’t come out yet. Let’s wait before leaving."