"You think I'll help just because you say so?" The man said in annoyance, "These new immigrants have a lot of troubles. Don't make random promises to them."
"Alright, I got it." Sister Hu said nonchalantly, "By the way, I heard that Yun Su has a new batch of lipsticks. Can you get some for me? Their lipsticks have always been in high demand, and I can't even buy them even if I wanted to. You're so close to Wang Fugui, so it shouldn't be a problem for you to get some, right?"
"Don't call him Wang Fugui. Wang Fugui should be called Mr. Wang, understand? Don't call him that out of habit. Don't call him that in front of outsiders," Wang Yuexi said. "I'm close to him because we have business dealings, but he doesn't ask me to do anything for him. I still have to look at his eyes."
"You're an official. Why are you looking at him? He's just a businessman," Sister Hu muttered.
"What do you know?" Wang Yuexi became anxious. "That Brigadier Chang even calls him Uncle Fugui. Who do I think I am? Now that he's the president of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, his power is greater than you think. Both the political and business circles have to look at him. Didn't you hear? The Young Marshal will be back soon. When that time comes, he'll be like the sun in the sky in the Northwest. How can I handle him? Besides, he's not just taking advantage of the law. A while ago, a group of bandits appeared out of nowhere and robbed the Northwest Chamber of Commerce's goods. In the end, with just a phone call from him, the person from the black market outside brought his men and razed the bandits to the ground … "
"Speaking of which, someone opened a black market in the Northwest. Doesn't anyone care?" Sister Hu was a little puzzled.
"Care?" Wang Yuexi smiled bitterly and said, "Who cares? I also went to the black market on the day it opened. Brigadier Chang Zhang Xiaoman personally came to congratulate her with a flower basket. Who the hell could control her … That's why I said that you, a woman, wouldn't understand such things. "
Sister Hu raised her eyebrows, "Not bad, Wang Yuexi. You've grown up. I've suffered for more than ten years with you. You've only been an official for a few days, and you already know how to talk like an official? When I followed you back then, did I ever complain at all? "
Wang Yuexi's face instantly turned bitter. "Forget it, forget it, I won't say it anymore, okay?! I'll go buy you lipstick! "
…
Ren Xiaosu and Yang Xiaojin carried their baskets and walked to the food market. The streets were crowded with pedestrians early in the morning, and the entire stronghold was bustling with activity. It looked very lively.
"That Sister Hu was quite enthusiastic just now," Yang Xiaojin said with a smile.
"But her husband seemed quite cold to me." Ren Xiaosu whispered, "It's as if he's worried that we'll trouble them with something."
"After all, he's not that close to us," Yang Xiaojin said.
"But I'm not used to Sister Hu being so enthusiastic." Ren Xiaosu said, "In the past, if someone in town suddenly became enthusiastic to you, it would definitely be bad."
"But Xiaosu, you're very different from when you were in town." Yang Xiaojin said, "You might not have realized it, but in the past, you probably wouldn't have tried to avenge Mr. Jiang Xu."
"Mhm." Ren Xiaosu thought for a moment. "I don't think so. It's just that after experiencing so much, I feel like I should and can do something about it."
"Do you know? I read a book about the origin of human civilization in the past. It subverted a lot of my beliefs." Yang Xiaojin said, "What do you think is the symbol of the origin of human civilization?"
"Using tools? Enslaving others? "Ren Xiaosu said," When there's an inequality in the means of production … "
"No." Yang Xiaojin shook her head. "What you're talking about is the origin of society, not the origin of civilization."
"Then what's the origin of civilization?" Ren Xiaosu asked.
"The origin of civilization is a broken thigh bone that healed." Yang Xiaojin said, "When an animal breaks its thigh bone in the wild, it's already doomed. It won't be able to hunt for food or go to the river to drink water. In the vast wilderness, it's destined to become food for other wild animals. And a broken and healed human thigh bone means that someone will accompany it for a long period of time to take care of it, help it heal its wounds, and help it find food until it can move again. Xiaosu, helping others in times of crisis is the starting point of civilization. "
Ren Xiaosu pondered. "But I always feel that I shouldn't help people who have nothing to do with me. I'm also thinking while hiding here. Everyone says that I'm the Young Marshal, but I still haven't figured out how I should shoulder this responsibility. "
"It's the same to only help those who are related to you and protect your loved ones." Yang Xiaojin said, "I'm not going to advise you to be a philanthropist or even a saint. We just have to protect the people around us."
At this moment, the crowd around them was bustling. Ren Xiaosu and Yang Jin were walking together.
Yang Xiaojin wondered, "Stronghold 144 isn't that different from the other strongholds, so why do I feel like there's a little more 'human' here?"
The stronghold was also surrounded by strong walls, and the residents were no different. Among the pedestrians on the streets, young people were going to work, while middle-aged and elderly people were shopping for groceries and greeting each other. It should be the same in every stronghold, but Yang Xiaojin felt that there was a slight difference.
Ren Xiaosu smiled and said, "Maybe you're in a different mood."
"That's possible." Yang Xiaojin nodded.
When they arrived at the market, Ren Xiaosu lowered his voice and said, "You've never been to the market to buy groceries before, right?"
"You make it sound like you've done so before." Yang Xiaojin said disdainfully, "You've always been a refugee outside the stronghold, so when have you ever been to the stronghold's market? Don't be so mysterious and act like you're very experienced. "
Ren Xiaosu said unhappily, "But I've asked Wang Fugui for advice. Back when I was at the Li Consortium, he went to the market to buy groceries every day. Sister Xiaoyu always praised the freshness of the groceries and that they were cheap."
"How did he buy them?" Yang Xiaojin asked.
"He told me that once you enter the market, you have to rely on your eyesight to find an auntie with a loud voice and follow behind her to buy groceries." Ren Xiaosu said, "On one hand, aunties like her are very picky when it comes to buying groceries. On the other hand, they're very good at haggling. When she's done buying groceries, we'll follow her to buy the same thing. We won't even have to go through the process of haggling. "
"That sounds reasonable." Yang Xiaojin nodded.
Looking around the entire market, there were actually not many people around Ren Xiaosu's age. The children of their age in the stronghold were either still in school or working. Not many of them would come to the market to buy groceries.
However, there were some young people among the vegetable vendors.
Ren Xiaosu stared at an auntie and said to Yang Xiaojin, "See that? She's the one. Let's follow her!"
Yang Xiaojin watched the elated Ren Xiaosu follow the auntie from behind. She thought that a lot of people had probably never seen Ren Xiaosu like this before.
Who would have thought that a Stronghold Destroyer who could strike fear into the hearts of their enemies would haggle over a little money for groceries?
A Stronghold Destroyer did not seem like a Stronghold Destroyer anymore. Of course, she, as a sniper, did not seem like a sniper either.
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