The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 175: Chapter 175: The Senior’s Care

About the speculation on whether the Self-Destruction silly boss and the Rag Queen were the same person, the internal network of Alliance University was abuzz with heated discussions.

Of course—

Ji You didn’t know any of this.

Ji You got up early in the morning, wearing a tank top, and continued her routine run. To the self-funded class students, seeing Ji You running on schedule no matter what had become so normal that they were numb to it.

What else could they be but numb?

After her exercise, Ji You swiftly went upstairs to wash up, changed her clothes, and prepared to head to the cafeteria for breakfast.

In the past, Ji You would never have indulged in natural food for breakfast, always making do with nutrient solution, but now, thinking about the huge sum in her points account, her wallet felt thicker, and even the way she walked seemed more lively.

In this world, food is of utmost importance; isn’t living all about pursuing good food, good drink, and good sleep? If you don’t even satisfy your cravings for food and drink, then what’s the point of all the struggles?

Therefore, Ji You decisively waved her hand, deciding to completely bid farewell to nutrient solution and eat natural food for every meal from now on.

That’s right.

The one who’s boastfully talking about lavishness is none other than herself.

Just as Ji You was about to leave the dormitory to hurry to the cafeteria, she nearly collided with Sheng Qingyan, who was yawning and carrying a breakfast box. Sheng Qingyan, covering her mouth, complained, ”Who’s the blind one here? You almost bumped into Little Cutie...”

Ji You: ”...”

Taking a deep breath, Ji You said, ”A Spicy Eye Little Cutie like you, if I see one, I bump into one! If I see two, I bump into a pair!”

Sheng Qingyan: ”...”

Feeling inexplicably chilled, Sheng Qingyan lifted his eyelids and glared at Ji You, ”4444 Ji You... Did you take the wrong medicine today... Why would you scare someone...”

Ji You glanced at him and said, ”I regret not scaring you to death, rest assured, I’ll keep trying.”

Sheng Qingyan: ”...”

Every time he talked to 4444, it was maddening. Sheng Qingyan snorted through his nostrils and said, ”I’m not going to chat with you! I’m going to sleep now...”

As he spoke, Sheng Qingyan kept yawning and staggered toward the dorm, still lamenting as he walked, ”I’ve been squatting all night at the Master’s shop and there were no new products, I’m about to die of sleepiness...”

Ji You watched his retreating figure and unexpectedly felt a bit sorry for him.

It was pitiful.

It was really a bit pitiful.

But this guy was so pitifully foolish, hadn’t she already told him? Maybe the Master didn’t feel like releasing any new products at all? Yet he didn’t listen to a single word she said—

As the saying goes, not listening to the good advice leads to suffering right in front of your eyes.

However, thanks to Sheng Qingyan, Ji You thought of the 8.5 million credit points she had lost painfully, and her heart started to ache again.

Yingyingying~

She had just eased off the pain.

But now—

Thinking about the delicious natural food in the cafeteria, Ji You suddenly felt it was tasteless.

By the time Ji You arrived at the cafeteria, the queue was already packed with people. Since it was still early, Ji You was not in a hurry and lined up at the end of the queue, waiting patiently. About 10 minutes later, it was her turn.

When Ji You saw Senior He Bi’s face at the serving window, her mood was crushed yet again.

Yingyingying~

Unhappy.

Why couldn’t it be Senior Shi Ya?

Senior He Bi’s face was smiling, warm like a gentle breeze, as he proactively asked, ”What would you like to eat, student?”

Ji You kept a straight face and said, ”One fried dough stick, one baked sesame seed cake, and a cup of soy milk!” That’s right, the cafeteria of Lanyue Star Military Academy offered this kind of ancient traditional Chinese breakfast, and the taste was also very good.

How shall I put it?

In the interstellar era, humans certainly had not forgotten how to enjoy delicious food, but due to the scarcity of resources and the rarity of natural food, many traditional recipes had not disappeared; they simply lacked sufficient materials to be made.

And, the prices were exorbitant, beyond the reach of average families, who could only partake in such dishes occasionally, as a treat.

Only institutions such as schools, the military, and research facilities... those associated with the future and stability of humanity, would receive budget allocations from the Alliance Treasury and be provided with cost-effective natural food. Therefore, students like Ji You could use points, or a small sum of credit points, to afford the pricey natural food.

The breakfast that Ji You ordered - fried dough sticks priced at 500 credit points in the market, but at the school, they cost 250 credit points each, or just 2.5 points with the school’s system; pancakes were the same price, and soy milk was cheaper, with market price at 300 credit points, school discount at 150 credit points, or 1.5 points using the school’s system. Altogether, this meal would cost 6.5 points, which was even more expensive than a serving of braised pork ribs with rice.

Upon hearing Ji You call out the names of the dishes, He Bi was slightly surprised. Why had this little junior sister suddenly become so generous?

Did she have money?

Did she have points?

He Bi silently prepared the ingredients without saying anything else. After he had the fried dough sticks, pancakes, and soy milk ready, he suddenly took out a boiled egg and, looking at Ji You with a smile, said, ”Fellow student, the cafeteria is having a limited-time offer for eggs, from Long-legged Chickens that roam freely in the Alman Mountains, only 0.5 points for one egg. What do you think? Would you like to add an egg?”

Ji You stared, eyes wide.

0.5 points?

For such a large egg?

It was almost the size of her fist. Ji You may not have tasted one before, but she knew the price - aren’t they 5 points each? And now only 0.5 points?

Was that possible?

For a moment, Ji You was skeptical.

He Bi still had a warm, genial smile on his face.

Ji You hesitated for less than a second, thinking to herself, who wouldn’t take advantage of a bargain?

Of course, she would!

So, Ji You nodded vigorously, saying, ”Senior, give me 10!”

How could one be enough?

Ten was the starting point.

Hearing this, He Bi’s mouth twitched slightly and said, ”Fellow student, it’s limited to one per person, you can only buy one.”

Ji You glanced at him and said, ”Fine, just make it one then.”

Really —

Stingy.

He Bi quickly wrapped it up, and Ji You swiftly paid, glancing at him before leaving, and dropping a comment, ”Senior He Bi, you’re as stingy as a jerk.”

He Bi: ”...”

Then.

Ji You walked away with her meal box, planning to find a place to have her breakfast. She had just left when a boy who was standing in line behind Ji You, having overheard the entire conversation, was utterly overjoyed!

Eggs from Long-legged Chickens for 0.5 points each!

To run into such a great deal!

The boy looked at He Bi, grinned broadly, and said, ”Senior, I’ll have one of those Long-legged Chicken eggs too!”

He Bi didn’t even look up: ”Are you sure?”

The boy nodded vigorously: ”Absolutely sure, without a doubt!”

He Bi said, ”5 points each.”

The boy’s eyes widened: ”Wasn’t it 0.5 points each?”

He Bi looked at the boy with a smile still warm and pleasant, like a gentle breeze, and calmly said, ”Limited-time offer. Once time’s up, the deal’s gone.”

The boy: ”...”