Chapter 57: The First Snowflake in the Wasteland
The antibiotics produced by the shelter have a really good effect, and not long after one went down, the eldest brother of the Yu family not only had a fever, but even his leg injury was swollen, and he could even get off the ground and limp two steps.
The brothers of the Yu family were very grateful and vowed to repay this kindness in the future, but seeing that it was not early, after saying goodbye to Chu Guang, the younger brother walked towards the door with his brother in his arms.
When passing by Fang Chang's side, Yu Hu stopped, took out a small knife with fine workmanship from the package, which did not look like it was produced in this era, and handed it to Fang Chang.
It's a good thing he picked up when he was scavenging.
Then Yu Hu said in a deep voice that was different from his appearance.
"You're strong enough to dodge my arrows. But if it's one-on-one, I can't lose. ”
"Put the knife away for me, don't lose it. We'll be fair next year, and if I win, I'll take it back. ”
Fang Chang didn't understand what he was talking about, but he probably wanted to give this knife to himself.
Is this thanking himself for indirectly saving his relatives?
Fang Chang pointed to the knife, then pointed to himself, and when he saw this NPC nodding, he happily took it.
"That's so kind!"
Yu Hu also didn't understand what he was saying, but when he saw that he accepted the knife, he nodded and helped his brother away.
Seeing the two of them disappear behind the gate of the outpost of the base, Fang Chang played with the knife in his hand, suddenly looked at the wind beside him, and said with emotion.
"This game is too detailed, you look at the NPC's expression, every frame is a detail, just blow up this I am!"
Tempest: "...... Do you understand what he says? ”
Fang Chang shook his head.
"No, it doesn't matter."
Ye Shi came over and smiled.
"In case he plans to give you a 300-pound tiger girl in the tribe as a wife, this knife is a token of marriage."
"Get out!"
……
Helping his brother out of the base.
Yu Hu glanced back at the wall behind him and said.
"Brother, I'll just say, he's not an ordinary person. At that time, I persuaded you and my father to marry Xiaoyu to him, but you didn't agree, and now you regret it. ”
Yu Xiong was in a complicated mood and sighed.
"What do you regret, people are our benefactors, don't think about unrealistic things...... Also, I didn't say I disagreed with Xiaoyu, and my father didn't say it. ”
Yu Hu frowned.
"Why didn't that happen?"
Yu Xiong reluctantly reached out and rubbed the head of his stupid brother.
"You kid just think about it, have you ever thought about whether people are willing to do it? Don't talk about Xiaoyu, you look at a few girls in the group of people next to him just now...... Which of these people who came out of the shelter was not white and pure, and would look down on you like a bear? ”
Hearing this, Yu Hu was anxious.
"I'm a bear, but my little sister isn't! It was so cute when I was a child, but I lost a little weight when I grew up, but what does it matter? When we go back, let's coax her to eat more meat, and I'll give her my share, and I'll definitely be able to raise her. ”
Yu Xiong almost couldn't hold back a laugh and glanced at him.
"You're in such a hurry to marry Xiaoyu."
Yu Hu smiled, but his honest expression was very sober.
"Is this my final say, whether I marry or not, my little sister will reach the age next year. According to the rules on the street, even if an adult is a single household, he will be counted as an extra head. If you look at our harvest this year, it's barely enough, and when you pay one more next year, how can you afford it? ”
According to the regulations of Bate Street, a single household over the age of 16 is counted, and when mobilized in the autumn of each year, regardless of whether it is a family or not, it will be counted as a household to gather enough supplies.
It can be regarded as a kind of "poll tax" that changes the law.
Boys are better, generally 13 or 14 years old can go out hunting and scavenging with their elders, and in two or three years they can become a qualified scavenger or hunter, which can be regarded as a labor force. If it is a girl, it is more difficult in this troubled world, and few can fend for themselves at this age, so they often start a family early.
The reason why Xiaoyu has been able to stay at home without worry until now is mainly because his father can still work, his sister-in-law has not given birth to a child, and his second brother has not yet started a family, and the three men can barely support this big family.
If you wait, Yu Hu will get married, or Yu Xiong will add a new Ding, even if he is reluctant, he can only marry Xiaoyu.
Survival is often a heavy topic.
“…… Anyway, if you have to get married, it's better to find her a good family, and it's better than living a hard life with us. ”
Yu Xiong glanced at the sky and squinted.
"The third son of the Wang family is also marriageable, their family is not bad, and it just so happens that his youngest daughter is about to grow up, so it is just right for you to be a parent."
Yu Hu hurriedly shook his head.
"That's not good, I don't think Wang Defu's kid is pleasing to the eye, and he pushed Xiaoyu last time! As soon as I took a look at him, he became a bastard who must have beaten women. ”
"Li Family ......"
"Well, that's not appropriate, our mother is from the Li family."
There are only 100 households in Bate Street, and the small place is this little annoying, and they come back and forth.
Yu Xiong was speechless when he was refuted, and only glanced at his younger brother meaningfully.
"Then you have to think about it, if she marries outside, your wife will have to ask for it herself."
"It's not in the way, are you still worried that I won't be able to get a wife?"
Yu Hu laughed, and after a while, muttered again.
"I just don't want you to keep worrying about me! Whether I'm okay or not, that's my own business...... How can there be any reason to exchange your own sister. ”
……
At dusk, it's getting late.
The players who went out returned to the outpost one after another.
Just like yesterday, many players set up stalls in the open space inside the north gate of the outpost, shouting and selling, and the sound of bargaining was endless, and it was like a market.
"Sell raw meat! Fresh squirrel meat, whether fried and eaten, grilled, or boiled, it is a batch that is fragrant! 1 silver coin and 1 can be picked at will, the price is affordable, and the price is cheap! ”
"The devil bought you! How much meat do you have for this squirrel! ”
"There's a lot of meat, mutated squirrels, each has to weigh 2 kilograms! You go to the granary to buy meat, and you can buy six taels for one silver coin, think about it! ”
"No money."
"There's no money to get out!"
“……”
"Mutant hyena's teeth! You can make accessories! Each sells only one copper coin, only 10 pieces, want to buy now! ”
"Who used this thing to make jewelry, it's ugly!"
"You know what, what if the game develops an accessory system in the future? Equipped with punching inlay enchantment, the price of this material will definitely increase! ”
"Damn, really?"
"Really! Trust me! ”
"That'...... Bring me two. ”
"Okay, hey."
In addition to players who sell hunting materials, there is also the sale of garbage picked up from the wasteland.
Although it's the year 211 of the Wasteland Era, if you search carefully, you can still occasionally find some good things that haven't had time to be taken.
Especially in some locked doors and cabinets, or buried under the rubble.
Some alloy products with good oxidation resistance can be an excellent weapon with a little modification. For example, Chu Guang saw that a fire axe with anti-rust paint that had not yet fallen off was marked with a price of 7 silver coins.
It's really worth the price.
But not many people can afford it.
"Does anyone want gold? I found a gold chain here, and I found it when I searched the row building! For only 3 credits, it couldn't be cheaper! ”
"It's too expensive, how much food can you buy for 3 silver coins! What do I want you to do with this gold chain? You can't make weapons, and you can't spend money! ”
"Give me one, damn it, I can't afford it in reality, but it's fun in the game."
“…… Hey, loser, what a loser! If you don't complete the primitive accumulation of capital now, how can you get into the first echelon in the future? ”
"Big brother, are you stunned? It's a game! ”
The hottest stall is still Raven's.
Every time she performs the trick of eating big mushrooms raw, she can attract a round of applause from the players.
These players were not prostituted in vain, and the mushrooms in front of the stalls were quickly sold out.
Yesterday it was 3 copper coins and 1 catty of mushrooms, and today it has risen to 4 copper coins, and there is still an endless stream of players who come to buy them.
In addition, she also used the berries she picked to make a bottle of Raven's secret jam, which was sold for only one silver coin.
However, it is a pity that only this bottle of jam cannot be sold.
The green color looks so uncomfortable.
Then there is Xia Yan's weapon shop, although no one can afford the weapons on the shelves that cost hundreds of silver coins, but this does not prevent everyone from coming to see the proprietress .
"Boss, can you tell me that you are Kelly from the Heavenly Realm? Just say, please! ”
"The hostess was so cold that she ignored us! Surely because we are too poor! Gan, is this a realistic game? ”
"Did you notice? The way she looked at the manager was noticeably different! ”
"Does the NPC already have a CP? Knock knock! ”
"You're a ghost, the handsome Shuguang brother is obviously my husband, and no one is allowed to rob it!"
"You're thinking about fart, how many favorites? It's only been a few days since you moved bricks? Don't be high! ”
"What do you think the NPCs will do when we go offline?"
“…… Waiting for us to go live? ”
"Neuropathy."
Coincidentally, people always coincide.
Although he couldn't understand what these players were saying, Xia Yan, who was expressionless, was thinking exactly what he was thinking about at this moment.
"This group of neurotic ......"
Muttering something in her mouth, she glanced in the direction of the sanatorium and then at Chu Guang.
I'm so hungry.
When will I be able to take refuge in the shelter?
Anyway, do you have an after-dinner dessert tonight?
That chocolate is weirdly delicious......
……
Perhaps because of the 20 more newcomers, today's market is more lively than yesterday.
Chu Guang, who was standing in front of the sanatorium, couldn't help but start imagining in his mind what it would be like to wait for all 100 players to gather here.
"Life is starting to get better." Thinking about it, Chu Guang's face showed an old fatherly smile.
He was happier than anyone else.
After all, it's a game for players, but for him it could be the rest of his life.
At this time, a slight coolness suddenly touched the bridge of his straight nose.
Chu Guang raised his head and saw a tiny piece of silver falling lightly.
Reaching out and touching the tip of his nose, wiping away the cold wetness, Chu Guang stared at his fingertips and muttered softly thoughtfully.
“…… Snow? Or hail? ”
The temperature has not yet reached 0 degrees.
To be exact, it should be between 10 and 15 degrees.
There were no cumulonimbus clouds in the sky, not even thicker clouds in sight, and dusk was faintly visible on the horizon.
It is preliminarily speculated that the passage of strong cold air is likely to be due to the passage of strong cold air, which comes into contact with the hot and humid updraft, and condenses at low altitudes to form ice crystals...... He's.
It's not snow or hail, but rather a climate unique to the wasteland.
But in any case, this does not bode well.
Flicking off the droplets of water on his fingertips, Chu Guang sighed softly in his heart.
“…… It seems that old Charlie was right. ”
"This winter, it will be earlier than usual."
Grain.
Fuel.
There are also materials and weapons.
Alas!
It's bald to think about.
However, people's joys and sorrows are not the same.
In the distance, you can faintly hear the "heartless" cheers of the players, as well as the joyful chirping.
It was a female gamer who had just joined the game, and she was looking at the sky wistfully.
"It's snow!"