Chen Yu glanced sideways.
With his eyebrows slightly raised, he looked at Hei Dou, who was squatting on the ground, utterly dumbfounded. His gaze seemed to be asking him.
How is it?
He knew Jiang Yaqing was a smart person, fully aware of the influence equipment blueprints held within the underground world.
Hmph?
Let alone him humming, what could even happen if she kicked him? She had given him two full sets of blueprints, so no hardship was too much for Chen Yu to bear.
Just as Jiang Yaqing said.
What does it matter if he ate two pounds of Old Ba's secret mini burgers?
Let alone one set.
Even possessing a single blueprint could bring about earth-shattering changes to its holder's life, much less two full sets.
Hei Dou?
After all, he was still a cat, unable to grasp the value of equipment blueprints.
"Scram, go play with your little sisters," Chen Yu nudged Hei Dou with his foot. Hei Dou, wagging its tail, strolled slowly towards the outskirts of the camp.
Its gaze still seemed to be pondering why Jiang Yaqing had said what she did.
"Blueprints?"
"Are they really that scarce?"
"Clearly my dad has blueprints everywhere, he doesn't even want them, he uses them for starting fires. Why would they make Boss and Jiang Yaqing so excited?"
"Incomprehensible."
Shaking his head, Hei Dou didn't bother thinking about it any further. His dark eyes were filled with eagerness as he hurried towards the city's workshop district.
"Ah Hua, Er Ya, Brother Dou is here to find you~"
After seeing Hei Dou off, Chen Yu felt much more relaxed. He actually hoped Hei Dou would go out and explore. It had been sticking to him so much, which made him quite uncomfortable.
Hei Dou, he wasn't just a black cat.
He could speak.
Perhaps in the future, he could even transform.
This meant that in Chen Yu's eyes, he was no longer just a cat pet, but a male like himself.
Chen Yu was a male with extremely normal needs and desires.
With Hei Dou sticking to him all day, he was starting to suspect if Hei Dou might be a bit abnormal. If Hei Dou didn't usually erupt with the personality of a lecherous boss, Chen Yu would genuinely be quite panicked.
Now, it was good. Hei Dou had those sisters, so let him go play with them.
Just don't stick to him.
It was uncomfortable.
Jiang Yaqing in the projection also watched Hei Dou's retreating back.
"Are you talking to him?"
"Yes, a spirit pet, it can speak," Chen Yu nodded slightly. Jiang Yaqing listened with envy, "That's so good, how can you be so lucky?"
"Don't you have them too?"
"I can't take them away."
Clearly, Jiang Yaqing had gained considerable understanding of her ice domain and had encountered many spirit pets.
"They can only survive in this ice domain. I'd love to get them out, but alas..." Jiang Yaqing's face was filled with regret, then her eyes widened, "How did you know?"
"Heh, this humble one knows everything, understands everything."
Chen Yu smugly swayed his head. He would never mention the little devil and Sona, even though his relationship with Jiang Yaqing was very good. But the fact that a devil king and an angel resided on his wristband...
The less she knew, the better.
Even if they had contact in the future, he would try his best to hide Barbara and Sona's identities.
"Tch~"
Disdain was evident on her face. Then Jiang Yaqing glanced at the camp behind Chen Yu.
"Did it start raining where you are?"
"It rained all night," Chen Yu whispered. Jiang Yaqing also clicked her tongue in surprise, "Hey, you say this underground world is strange, it's clearly underground, yet it has a climate similar to outside."
"Indeed."
"How is your city? My people have told me that your city is very stable now, can they leave?" Jiang Yaqing whispered, "They are the exploration主力 of my family. Although the remuneration you give is good, they have more possibilities when exploring outside."
*Hoo~*
After all, she was an understanding person.
Although Jiang Yaqing might act a little spoiled sometimes and do things mindlessly occasionally, the scions of major families were still very sharp in their grasp of the situation.
Exploration, then there is a future.
This was beyond doubt.
The underground world was full of unknown possibilities. No one knew what the next underground cavern would hide, but it was precisely this unknown that was also full of infinite potential.
Chen Yu's current achievements were also inseparable from his early exploration.
Going out to explore might lead to unexpected surprises.
Those who pursued stable survival had indeed achieved relative stability and survival, but in essence, they were also giving up their own future.
From the moment they chose to enter Chen Yu's city.
Their hope of turning their fortunes around.
Was almost zero.
Imagine, how many employees could become bosses and become strong and successful? It's not impossible to say, but the vast majority still abide by the rules and continue to work.
The reason is simple, it's human servility.
When a person gets used to doing one thing, it's actually very difficult to give up the familiar field and jump into the unknown.
They would rather repeat one thing countless times than try to break through themselves.
This is even more so as age increases.
Moreover, long-term execution of orders gradually leads to the loss of thinking ability. After they are accustomed to executing, suddenly asking them to make decisions.
They will be very resistant and averse to it.
Of course—
Perhaps it's not just humans, all creatures are like this. Tigers and lions raised in zoos, after being fed by zookeepers for years, would have almost no survival ability if they were returned to nature. It's not impossible to pick it up again, but it is extremely difficult.
It's the same for survivors.
"Your people can leave. This city is indeed something I can protect now," Chen Yu nodded slightly. Jiang Yaqing also smiled slightly, "Then I'll tell them. Congratulations as well."
"Congratulations?"
"You can protect the city yourself, which means your influence is not small now, right? Chen Yu, I, Jiang Yaqing, rarely admire others. Frankly, you are one of them."
"Thank you~"
"You're welcome, I'm never stingy with praise for others," Jiang Yaqing raised her eyebrows with a smile, "Yes, although I appreciate you, you still have to pay the commission for this half-day."
"..."
In an instant, the smile on Chen Yu's face disappeared.
"Jiang Yaqing, how can you say that? You called me stingy before, but I don't think you're any better than me."
"Are you going to give it or not?" Jiang Yaqing pouted. Chen Yu sighed, "Yes, yes, yes. Brother is in a good mood today, it's just half a day's commission, I'll give it to you."
"That's sensible of you. Since you're being so accommodating, I'll give you a gift too."
*Ding.*
Almost the moment Jiang Yaqing finished speaking, Chen Yu received a notification.
"What is it?" Chen Yu raised his eyebrows. Jiang Yaqing's eyes narrowed into a slit as she smiled, "You'll know when you look. You should like it."
"Oh?"
With a hint of suspicion, Chen Yu clicked on the gifting page.
*Ding.*
You have received a gift from Jiang Yaqing.
Barbecue Blueprint +1.