Su Wan’s words sent a jolt of alarm through Ah-Hao. Could she have actually seen through his intentions?
No, impossible. She’s likely bluffing or testing me.
If she were really that powerful or cold-hearted, wouldn't it be easier to just kill me while I'm weak? Why go through the trouble of some “rental contract”?
A room to shelter him from the wind and snow? What did that even mean? Could she actually be trying to give him a shelter?
Ah-Hao was filled with doubt, unsure what game this woman was playing.
But clearly, at this moment, he had to show weakness to lower her guard.
“I... I promise!” Ah-Hao immediately struggled to lift his head, his face a mix of tear stains and a look of relief, gratitude, and submission.
“I’ll sign! I’m willing to become your tenant! Please... give me a chance, I’ll do anything!”
His performance was impeccable, perfectly portraying the image of a pitiful, desperate boy at the end of his rope.
If not for the system’s warning, Su Wan might have been deceived by the boy’s acting.
“Good.” Su Wan said no more. With a flicker of her mind, she communicated with the system.
A strange, palm-sized slip of paper glowing with a faint white light drifted lightly out from the gap in the window. It seemed unaffected by the wind and snow as it landed steadily on the ground in front of Ah-Hao.
The paper was covered in twisted symbols and script that he couldn't understand at all, emitting a faint pressure that felt like a set of laws.
Su Wan’s voice drifted down. “All you need to do is press your right index finger into the blank circle at the bottom right of the paper, and the contract will be signed.”
Ah-Hao sneered inwardly. She was definitely playing tricks.
Without hesitation, he extended his swollen, frostbitten right index finger, aimed for the blank circle, and pressed down hard.
The moment his fingertip touched the paper—
Buzz!
The strange symbols on the paper flared brightly for an instant. Then, the entire slip of paper seemed to be ignited by an invisible flame, turning into glimmering white particles that vanished into the wind and snow in the blink of an eye, leaving not even a trace of ash.
Ah-Hao froze, his finger still hanging in mid-air.
What kind of method was this? An ability? Or some kind of technology he had never seen before?
The trace of contempt and opportunism in his heart was once again replaced by an indescribable sense of unease.
Things... didn't seem to be going the way he had planned.
【Ding! Novice Quest “Acquire the First Tenant” has been completed!】
【Quest rewards are being distributed...】
【Reward 1: Points +50. (Current Points: 50)】
【Reward 2: Basic Supply Exchange List has been unlocked and integrated into the System Mall. The host can use Points to directly exchange for basic survival supplies within the list, including but not limited to: food, water, basic medicine, clothing, etc.】
【Reward 3: System function exploration level slightly increased. Unlocked “Building Basic Status View” and “Simple Facility Management” functions.】
【Reward 4: Novice Starter Gift Pack × 1, has been distributed to the host’s storage space (the system includes an initial 10-cubic-meter space).】
A series of notifications rang in Su Wan’s mind. Delighted, she immediately used her thoughts to open the Novice Starter Gift Pack.
【Novice Starter Gift Pack used successfully!】
【Obtained:】
Building Basic Cleaning Service (One-time use): Automatically clears all construction waste, dust, filth, and harmful microorganisms from all areas within the bound building. Cleaning effect: Reaches the basic standard for safe habitation.
Designated Room Basic Renovation Package × 2: Allows the host to designate two concrete shell rooms for automatic basic renovation. Includes: one set of Standard Security Door & Window, simple waterproof and moisture-proof floor treatment, simple wall treatment, one simple single wooden bed, and one simple set of table and chairs.
Simple Convenience Store Template × 1: Allows the host to designate one room and convert it into a “Simple Convenience Store.”
The convenience store will automatically generate basic shelves and a simple counter.
Initial Stock: 20 packs of 100g compressed biscuits (Suggested retail price: 20 Star Coins per pack),
20 units of simple packaged bread (Suggested retail price: 10 Star Coins per unit),
20 ordinary ham sausages (Suggested retail price: 20 Star Coins per unit),
20 bottles of 500ml mineral water (Suggested retail price: 10 Star Coins per bottle).
Note: Initial stock is free. Once sold out, the host can restock using Points through the System Mall or other channels.
Tenant Information Panel (Simple Version) activated: Allows the host to view the basic status of tenants who have signed contracts (Health, Loyalty/Malice, Ability Inclination, etc.).
The rewards were incredibly generous and practical!
Su Wan’s eyes lit up. Her heart pounded with excitement.
It seemed that in this world, food and water were even more precious than she had imagined!
Thirteen grams of gold was only worth 130 Star Coins, yet a 100-gram pack of compressed biscuits was worth 20 Star Coins!
In other words, a single pack of compressed biscuits was worth two grams of gold!
Based on the current price of gold, these compressed biscuits that cost two or three dollars at wholesale back home could be sold for nearly two thousand in this world!
A profit of nearly a thousandfold!
Since she could restock however she wanted, she could completely buy goods at low prices in her original world and sell them here at high prices!
Su Wan didn't hesitate and immediately used the gift pack.
Silently, with Room 102 where Su Wan was located as the center, an invisible force rippled out like a wave, instantly sweeping through every corner of the twelve-story unfinished building!
Huddled at the base of the wall, Ah-Hao felt the ground beneath him vibrate for a split second. Then, a faint whistling sound echoed from within the building.
Immediately after, a gust of air so clean it almost made him weep drifted out from the gaps in the doors and windows, diluting the scent of blood and decay from the outside.
His eyes widened in disbelief. This... what kind of ability was this?
Before he could figure it out, Su Wan continued her operations.
She designated Room 104 and Room 105 for the “Basic Renovation Package.” Since Room 103 already had doors and windows, she didn't want to waste the resource.
Through the newly unlocked “Building Basic Status View,” she could already see the condition of those two rooms:
Rough but leveled floors, walls that were barely presentable, a bare wooden bed, and an equally simple set of table and chairs.
Though still Spartan, compared to the previous concrete shells, it was a world of difference. At least they were habitable now!
Finally, she turned her gaze toward Room 101 on the first floor, near the exterior.
This room was slightly larger than the standard units and faced the street, making it perfect for a convenience store.
“Convert Room 101 into a ‘Simple Convenience Store.’”
The command was issued.
The door to Room 101 quietly transformed into a simple metal door with a glass viewing window.
On the rough wall beside the door, several clear characters automatically appeared: 【Convenience Store】.
Through the glass on the door, one could see two rows of simple but sturdy metal shelves standing against the walls, along with a waist-high simple counter.
On the shelves, the four basic survival items, including compressed biscuits and ham sausages, were neatly arranged.
Su Wan was very satisfied with all of this, her heart finally settling into a sense of security.
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