Most of the necessary purchases have been made. Accompanied by the well-fed little fellow, Li Zhi spent a long time wandering around the market, buying a variety of snacks and tasting each one. Some tasted good, while others did not. Additionally, Li Zhi noticed a peculiar issue. Despite the little fellow's thin appearance, he had an insatiable appetite, and his stomach never seemed to bulge. Anything that came into his hands could be stuffed into his mouth.
"Stop overeating!" Li Zhi initially had some concerns, fearing that overeating could be harmful. However, he later realized that his worries were unnecessary. After all, no one is foolish. When one is full and cannot eat anymore, they will not continue to stuff food into their mouths.
Many of the specialty snacks found in the No. 5 Fish Market could easily transform into top-notch, high-end ingredients in the real world.
For example, grilled lobster!
I've heard of lobsters weighing four kilograms each, but I've never heard of anyone ordering a thirty-eight-kilogram lobster from the waiter.
Not to mention lobsters, even a leg of lamb doesn't weigh thirty-eight kilograms. Finding a thirty-eight-kilogram lobster here is not difficult. Lobsters weighing four to five kilograms are readily available, but there are few people who want them due to their small size.
The lobsters and crabs at the No. 5 Fish Market come to life, appearing vibrant and impressive in the real world with their large sizes.
The key is that they are inexpensive.
Bringing them into the real world would yield sufficient profit margins. However, I wonder how much energy it would require to transport these items.
It would be cost-effective if it required minimal energy. If it required a significant amount of energy, it would not be cost-effective. Standard-grade interstellar nuclei are quite expensive. The cost of bringing them over once exceeds one million US dollars. Without detailed calculations, one would not know, but it's best to be cautious about everything.
"What's your name?" Li Zhi asked the little fellow.
The little fellow no longer rejected Li Zhi and was willing to follow him. He could fill his stomach to stave off hunger and cold.
"Lulu!"
"Lulu?" "My goodness, who gave you such a lousy name?" Li Zhi laughed.
The little fellow shook his head. "It's 'dew' from 'morning dew.'" My mother named me Lulu.
"Morning dew?" Li Zhi was puzzled. "Why did your mother give you such a feminine name?"
"I am actually a girl!" The little girl said, staring at Li Zhi.
"You, a girl?" Li Zhi looked at her and said with a wry smile, "Are you sure you know the difference between a boy and a girl?" Are you not confused?
The little girl blushed and said softly, "Boss, I am a girl!"
"Are you sure?"
The little fellow, named Lulu, took Li Zhi's hand and showed him the essence of being a boy and a girl.
She was barely developed, and even without clothes, she hardly differed from a boy. Perhaps it was due to long-term malnutrition; her body had not developed.
Li Zhi withdrew his hand, touched his nose, and said with a wry smile, "Alright, I always thought you were a boy."
In fact, for Li Zhi, it didn't matter whether they were a boy or a girl. He just wanted to train a subordinate who could run errands for him.
"Where is your mother?" Li Zhi asked.
Lulu's narrow eyes welled up with tears, and she shook her head. "I don't know." "Maybe she's dead." "I haven't seen her in a long time."
Li Zhi remained silent before stating, "From this moment forward, you will be my subordinate." It's not difficult to help me run errands and buy things. When you have nothing to do, you can stay at the port. Oh, by the way, have you been to school?
Lulu nodded at first, then quickly shook her head. She had attended school for a short time, but due to family circumstances, she had dropped out early.
Li Zhi didn't know how she had managed all these years, but it must have been very difficult.
When Li Zhi left, he found a place for her to stay. The fifteen-year-old girl, just like the twelve- or thirteen-year-old boy, was severely malnourished. In addition to leaving her some money, he also arranged for her to attend a study class to learn new skills.
Li Zhi did not interfere with her choices. He left it to her. After all, life is one's own, and it's not anyone else's business. Li Zhi could lend her a hand, but whether she could stand on her own depended on her.
Carrying two large bags, each weighing hundreds of kilograms, Li Zhi returned to the rented house in the real world from the No. 5 Fish Market factory world.
Li Zhi immediately checked the energy consumption. The usage count was still one, and he did not consume more energy. This made him breathe a sigh of relief. It was fortunate that bringing back a few items did not incur any costs. If bringing back more items would consume additional energy, he would be in trouble. Bringing back something would cost one million US dollars. The cost would accumulate if the weight exceeded a certain limit.
"Mr. Li, do you have time tonight?" Shall we have dinner together?
Shortly after returning, Zhu Ge Meili's call came. She playfully asked Li Zhi out to dinner. Of course, she would treat him because she believed that a big boss should not let a lady pay. In her eyes, Li Zhi was seen as a playboy.
"No time!" Li Zhi directly refused. He didn't want to have dinner with Zhu Ge Meili. Despite her attractive appearance, she was like a sly fox, always calculating. You might end up being sold while having dinner with her.
Zhu Ge Meili chuckled and said, "My cousin just finished a busy case. She should be coming tonight."
Upon hearing that Dong Yingshu would also be there, Li Zhi immediately changed his mind. "Where?"
"I thought you were busy and didn't have time?" Li Zhi didn't mind and said, "I reconsidered later." I can cancel my plans. I'll have time.
"Cheeky guy," Zhu Ge Meili muttered under her breath. Rolling her eyes, she said, "If it weren't for my cousin, I wouldn't have called you and asked you out." "You're so full of yourself!"
Li Zhi didn't respond to her nonsense. Even if Zhu Ge Meili had asked him out herself, he wouldn't have gone if it weren't for Dong Yingshu. He felt like a big shot, and not everyone deserved his attention.
After hanging up the phone, Li Zhi stretched lazily. When going on a date, it is natural to freshen up and look presentable. Meeting a beautiful woman was motivating.
The only downside was having Zhu Ge Meili as a third wheel. If it were just Li Zhi and Dong Yingshu, it would be perfect.
"Cousin, I'm serious this time. We can't delay any longer."
At Dong Yingshu's house, Zhu Ge Meili was also present, speaking earnestly. They had discussed Li Zhi's purple energy line issue multiple times, yet Dong Yingshu remained hesitant. She insisted on waiting, and waiting some more. When would this end? Zhu Ge Meili knew what Dong Yingshu was thinking, so she couldn't let her continue to procrastinate endlessly.
"Cut to the chase." The longer we delay, it's not beneficial for either you or the child, Li Zhi. Your grandfather personally intervened and talked to Zhao Sihai on your behalf. If this matter were to reach your grandfather's ears, you should be aware of the consequences.
Zhu Ge Meili looked at Dong Yingshu and spoke seriously. She believed that Dong Yingshu should be aware of what she was saying. No one was forcing anyone. If you have made a promise, you should honor it.
Li Zhi had promised it himself, and it was because of the potential karmic consequences that Dong's grandfather had stepped in to help Li Zhi and suppress Zhao Sihai. Otherwise, who knows if that kid would still be alive.
Zhu Ge Meili had kept her promise, so she hoped that Li Zhi would keep his.
Dong Yingshu frowned. She felt somewhat uncomfortable but couldn't argue. Many things, even for herself, were beyond her control.
"Do we have to choose today?" Zhu Ge Meili blinked and said playfully, "Isn't today a good day? It's clear skies for miles, and there will be stars at night." It's perfect for a romantic evening. I think today is very pleasant!
Dong Yingshu rolled her eyes and said helplessly, "Today won't work." Let's pick another day!
Zhu Ge Meili stared at her and furrowed her brows. "Why can't it be today?"
"I'm not available!"
"Not available?" Zhu Ge Meili widened her eyes. "Cousin, are you telling me that it's just a coincidence that Aunt Flo decided to visit today?"
"Yes, it's just a coincidence." Aunt Flo decided to visit again! Dong Yingshu nodded, emphasizing the word "decided," as if she had several visits from her aunt every month.
"Unbelievable," Zhu Ge Meili said, somewhat annoyed.
Dong Yingshu shrugged and said with a smile, "You didn't ask me, did you?" "Why would I tell you about this?"