Let’s Squander A Billion First!

Chapter 2085: Chapter 2085: Light-Year Distance (14)

Haild took the Red Copper Crystals and immediately checked their authenticity, only to find out they were all genuine.

Damn!

Haild held back a mouthful of resentment, not knowing where to vent it.

He suddenly glared at Du Bang.

Du Bang: ”...” I told you they were real, and you didn’t believe me. Now you’re glaring at me, for what?

Exchanging a person for the Red Copper Crystals, Haild actually made a profit.

If he had agreed initially, he would have gained even more.

But there are no ’ifs’. He wasted four Red Copper Crystals due to his earlier doubts about their authenticity, and now Haild’s heart bleeds.

Haild pushed Wei Shi toward the open ground, speaking sinisterly, ”This kid’s no good; you better be careful, or he’ll screw you over.”

This comment seemed like a reminder, but it was more like a curse on Chuzheng.

Haild left with his men, and the once-crowded ground suddenly became spacious.

The teenager clutched his arm, stood in the open, head hanging low, not looking at anyone.

Chuzheng instructed the number one of the regiment behind her: ”Go bring him up here.”

The regiment numbers one, two, three, and four all felt strange. What does Deputy Inspector Liang want with such a person?

But orders are orders, and regiment number one immediately went down to bring him up.

Chuzheng didn’t see him, only instructing him to go clean up first.

Wei Shi seemed aware of his precarious situation, wisely offering no resistance, using the planet’s precious water resources to take a bath, trim his hair, and change into clean clothes.

Regiment number one looked rather astonished at the clean youth in front of him: ”Why are you so good-looking?”

Did Deputy Inspector Liang know he was this good-looking?

Even as a man, he found it... hard to look away.

Regiment number one quickly looked away, this was someone Deputy Inspector Liang wanted.

Wei Shi glared gloomily at the mirror, seemingly dissatisfied with his face: ”Who is she?”

Regiment number one: ”Who are you asking about?”

”That woman.”

Regiment number one: ”Oh... Deputy Inspector Liang.”

”Deputy?” Wei Shi sneered, pulling his lips: ”What does she want me to do? Accompany her to bed?”

Regiment number one: ”...”

Kid, what’s with your mouth?

Deputy Inspector Liang isn’t like that... Not that he knows Deputy Inspector Liang well.

Regiment number one dared not talk nonsense, so he didn’t answer.

Wei Shi didn’t get an answer, and that face, captivating enough to drive people mad, was shrouded in a sinister aura, exuding a murderous chill.

-

Wei Shi was taken to a room, sealed off on all sides, guarded at the door.

Wei Shi paced around the room, finding no way out, eventually giving up and sitting by the table to wait.

He waited for half an hour.

After a light exchange of words at the door, a girl entered with her hands behind her back, her expression calm and devoid of emotion.

Wei Shi clenched his hands under the table, his eyes intensely focused on the entrant, as if she were a man-eating beast.

The boy emanated resentment, with an air of determination to fight without looking back.

Chuzheng sized up Wei Shi.

The boy’s frame was thin, his clothes hanging loosely, and the bones of his wrist stood out, with faint veins visible beneath his skin.

His slender fingers were aesthetically pleasing, albeit marred by wounds and calluses.

Chuzheng took slow, deliberate steps forward, her voice calm: ”Don’t look at me like that.” You’re making me a little scared.

”What do you want from me?” Considering how precious the Red Copper Crystals were, using them to trade for himself felt off to Wei Shi.

”I...” Chuzheng changed the topic: ”Do you want to leave here?”

Wei Shi’s pupils shrank suddenly.

All usable ships here were kept in the towns’ leaders’ possession, heavily guarded.

Even if some leaders had ships, they mightn’t be able to fly without energy—the biggest issue.

Therefore, the Red Copper Crystals were incredibly valuable to Haild.

Wei Shi dreamed of leaving here, his breathing grew heavier: ”You’re saying you would take me away from here?”

Chuzheng sat across from him, her long legs crossed, leaning back on the chair: ”It depends on what price you’re willing to pay.”

Wei Shi squinted, a not-so-friendly smirk gracing his lips: ”From what I’ve heard, you fell from the sky; you don’t have a ship, and can’t contact the outside. So, what makes you say you can take me away from here?”

”You know that much?”

”Of course. I also know how many people Haild has captured.”

Outsiders are easy to spot, their attire, skin color, and demeanor significantly different from those of this planet.

Seeing Chuzheng silent, Wei Shi continued: ”Are you wondering why Haild didn’t mention it?”

The people Haild captured shared obvious traits, Haild couldn’t have missed it.

Chuzheng: ”...”

I wasn’t thinking that, just wondering why the regiment got caught so easily. Are they always so useless? No wonder their ranking’s been thrashed!

Wei Shi: ”Haild won’t tell you about it; people here are precious.”

”You’re telling me because you want me to confront Haild? Hoping for us to fight it out so you can reap the benefits?”

”...”

”You’re plotting against me.” Chuzheng’s tone remained even, like still water, without a ripple.

”...”

Chuzheng stood up, tapping her fingers on the table: ”Think about it. Do you want to leave? If so, what price are you willing to pay for me to take you away?”

Wei Shi abruptly stood: ”How are you leaving?”

Chuzheng tilted her head slightly: ”Just a ship, I don’t have one, but someone else will.”

”Do you think ships are just lying around here?” Wei Shi mocked ruthlessly: ”To the people here, ships are more precious than life. They’re their livelihood and safety, and you think you can just use one?”

”I can use it if I want.” The Bastard has plenty of money.

Even if I can’t buy one, there are other ways.

Such a minor issue can’t stop me?

A girl can’t admit defeat!

I can do it!

Wei Shi watched as Chuzheng left, the door gradually closing, blocking his view.

Use it if I want to?

Wei Shi’s expression shifted until he finally sat down in frustration.

-

[Big Sis, why did you say that just now?]Don’t you want to take the Good Person Card with you? That doesn’t sound right!

Chuzheng: But he’s on the dark side, isn’t he? I can’t let him be if I don’t have him.

[... You’re just attracted to his looks, aren’t you! Big Sis, how did you become so superficial?]

Chuzheng: Isn’t that how it’s always done on TV?

If you can’t have his heart, get his body first.

Love grows over time!

[...] What kind of trash are you watching? Who does that!! [Big Sis, I think using love to reform him might be better. What you’re doing seems a bit...]

Chuzheng coldly asked: A bit what?

[... Like a villainous tyrant. On TV now, you’d be the antagonist. They don’t do the forceful takeover trope anymore!]

Chuzheng scoffed.

[???] What was that for? Explain yourself!