The Darling of Heaven Owns a Rip-off Shop

”I’m really grateful to that internet user named Feathers. Sister Xu, how is that person so amazing? The things summarized are spot on and very practical. She even mentioned preparing a radio. Who even has one of those nowadays? It’s mostly something old people keep around. I never bought one, but then, haha, I found an unusual birthday gift from a friend—a clock that actually came with a radio! The merchants in our Heavenly Dynasty are truly impressive. For just a few dozen bucks, you get something that can watch videos, be an alarm clock, function as a light, and also come with a radio. Oh, Sister Xu, is this lady beside you your close friend?” Zhang Qiang chattered on and on.

Xu Yuxi and Zhou Shiqiu listened with smiles, not finding it noisy at all. During this month, they also stayed cooped up indoors, and without a third person to talk to, it was rather lonely. Now, listening to the lively chattering of Zhang Qiang, there was a sense of liveliness, which made their mood lighten up.

”I’m Zhou Shiqiu, you can also call me Sister Zhou, I don’t mind at all,” Zhou Shiqiu said with a smile, introducing herself. ”Can I call you Little Zhang? Little Qiang sounds a bit strange.”

”Hahaha, better call me Little Zhang. Little Qiang makes me think of another not so pleasant type of creature. Sister Zhou, did you also believe that internet user named Feathers and stock up on stuff to hold out until now?” Zhang Qiang asked.

”Yes.” Zhou Shiqiu nodded.

”Wow, that Feathers is truly incredible. I really want to meet her. If I meet her, I want to ask her, ’For your great kindness, there’s no way to repay you, will Feathers accept me offering my life?’” Zhang Qiang said, full of reverie.

”Pfft—” Xu Yuxi and Zhou Shiqiu both burst out.

One was startled, the other was laughing.

”What is it?” Zhang Qiang asked, not understanding.

”Nothing, Little Zhang, what’s up with your hair?” Xu Yuxi glared at the mischievously laughing Zhou Shiqiu and changed the subject.

”Oh, what could I do? I’m pretty hopeless too. I was stuck at home, and my hair grew long, but I couldn’t go to Tony for a haircut, so I had to use scissors to cut it myself. It ended up looking like it was gnawed by a dog. Oh wait, I cut it myself, I’m not a dog.” Zhang Qiang sighed, accidentally getting himself into a ditch.

Xu Yuxi and Zhou Shiqiu couldn’t help but laugh again.

With Zhang Qiang around, the journey seemed unlikely to be dull.

”By the way, Sister Xu, did you see the later post from Feathers about the awakening of supernatural abilities?” Zhang Qiang asked again.

”I did,” Xu Yuxi replied.

”I saw it too, and I saw it right when she posted it. I’ve been following her ever since she released that apocalypse guide. Whenever she posts something new, I check it out immediately. I wonder what kind of superpower she awakened,” Zhang Qiang mused.

”Have you tried that method?” Xu Yuxi asked.

”I dare not, I’m afraid if I try, I’ll die. I haven’t lived enough yet, and I haven’t achieved my dreams. But, that dream might be tough now. It’s about traveling the world, but I think the world has changed beyond recognition now, right? There are so many famous sights I haven’t seen yet. Flowers wither without waiting for me, such a helpless fate,” Zhang Qiang sighed.

”That analogy doesn’t seem quite appropriate,” Zhou Shiqiu said, holding back a laugh.

”Ah, whatever, that’s the gist of it. Do you ladies want some water? I’ve brought food and drinks, my hiking pack is full,” Zhang Qiang offered.