Chapter 1646
Chapter 1646 - 1642: Husband and Wife Thieves
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Generally speaking, dating is actually not that friendly to men... The "men’s rest chairs" in front of stores and inside malls are clear proof of that.
For most men, what to buy is determined by performance and price, and can be decided after a single trip, pay and then go home.
For ladies on a date, however, shopping for goods is a form of entertainment in itself, they can enjoy the process of browsing and communicating (bargaining) with sales staff, satisfying their senses, emotions, and even physical energy, not to mention spending an entire day and evening... Since it’s entertainment, why complain about being tired when they can indulge in it for an entire week?
Thus, many men really do not understand why their wife/girlfriend, who normally complains about breaking the basket handle while shopping for groceries, would drag them out for a "marathon from hell" on their only day off after a hard week’s work.
"....this, this, this..."
Watching the spirited Chris, Lu Ping’an thought she would follow up with the classic "other than these three, pack everything else".... After all, our family isn’t really short on credit-coins now.
"These items are clearly technologically infringing; you’ve used our patent technology, do you have the authorization? If not, prepare to pay compensation."
Whether it be the other party or the onlookers, even Lu Ping’an himself, everyone was shocked by Big Cat’s audacious move.
Do you think I’m going to pull a twist? I anticipated your anticipation, and even the anticipation of your anticipation... Watching Chris proficiently withdrawing technical documents and patent licenses, Lu Ping’an himself was momentarily confused.
I’ve seen hooligans, but never one like this... and on this world line, I’ve never seen one.
But we’re just here to buy some local "specialties", is it necessary?
This is indeed a store of Magic Plants and arms, considering the academic status of Lu Ping’an and Chris now, you’ve stocked your shop full of items that likely use their technology, as many products are the culmination of countless fundamental technologies... Yet again, is it really necessary?
Seeing Chris still negotiating, and the opposing party retreating step by step, seemingly about to reach an upgraded version of zero-cost shopping—them paying us to shop, Lu Ping’an could no longer just watch.
"....My girlfriend is just joking with you. Pack these stores up and send them to this address."
Then the "not the housekeeping type" Lu Ping’an was glared at by Big Cat.
He knew that Big Cat was just enjoying the process, enjoying the thrill of a winning streak, the joy of shopping while the other side has to pay, but Lu thought it’s better to take it easy.
"Haha, Mrs. Lu really knows how to joke....."
"I’m not joking, for the Boiling Blood, remember to calculate the patent fee at our headquarters later." Big Cat, definitely not a Kitten, retorted sharply.
Lu Ping’an watched as this accompanying big shot faced Chris and literally contorted his face... It wasn’t about money, it was about face.
Indeed, both Chris in front of him and Lu Ping’an are people who cannot be offended... Even if one dares, they probably can’t win the fight.
Boiling Blood, a Church force within the Life system, whose main operation area in the past was Southeast Asia... In some sense, It is neither a Proper God nor legal, nor an Evil God, lying within the deepest grays of gray.
Now that even East Asia has been thrown into chaos, Southeast Asia, already much weaker, is far worse... The worst part, their proximity to the frontline and their overly extended coastal borders only contribute to their dire straits.
Naturally, before the extinction of a country or force, many high-levels and big companies choose to flee rather than die together.
However, as a deeply rooted gray force in Southeast Asia... in the eyes of Eastern Country, they can’t even think about the whitelist, let alone get an entry permit, anyone coming in gets immediately sent to jail for not only drug trade along the border but also human trafficking fraught with blood-debts.
They naturally can only conduct business around Eastern Country, coming here is indeed expected... Apparently, they are also conducting similar businesses with Red Star nearby.
And that, is the reason why Lu Ping’an has been smiling while watching all along, although he complained a bit, he didn’t stop her at all.
This isn’t their first stop, and their "shopping spree" has been causing chaos all along the way.
Lu Ping’an figured that perhaps Big Cat had her eye on some treasure from the other party like the previous time...
"No way, do I look that mercenary?... Alright, they swallowed up my goods back in the day, several ships full! I went to confront them myself, but they ran off so fast, a bunch of jianghu scum that only knows how to bite each other back."
𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
Hearing this, Lu Ping’an showed a politely mild smile, so you know it’s a dog-eat-dog situation, huh? Why complain and call the police then? Do you think the cops are after cult leaders like you, or those foreign bandits... You’re not even on the same level of wanted criminals, okay?
"No, back then I appeared openly in a certain city, and nobody would arrest me, they would even have the official police purposely avoid me."
This sounds far-fetched, but considering the peak-era killing power of Big Cat was even feared more than a nuclear warhead, avoiding provoking her in densely populated areas might be the most cost-effective choice.
"Who’s next? Not another grudge, right?"
"Coffin of Death, from the Death system... How could we not have grievances after mixing in the same circles for so many years."
"Okay, continue then. You pick the targets, I’ll mediate (and incidentally ask for gifts)..."
In fact, this is one of the tasks Lu Ping’an took on.
On one hand, it’s about sending greetings from the Eastern Country to these gray and black forces in this delicate zone... Although this area is not within the borders of the Eastern Country, who says who rules, right?
As they traveled, they specifically targeted those gray forces, calling out their big bosses directly, putting them in awkward positions.
Forget small gifts, these leaders would even pay money just so they wouldn’t come... yet, they just couldn’t stop these two.
Nowadays, Lu Ping’an’s influence has risen, and another of his well-known features is always having at least a whole legion with him.
Not to mention, multiple Rule-level beings can be summoned in a flick of a hand.
As for his personal combat power... the infrequently violent Lu Ping’an rarely acts, but the few times he does, his power is clearly off-scale for the eighth-tier, and could even be regarded as Quasi-Ninth Tier.
Most painfully, his "girlfriend"... Two Quasi-God level beings who can trust each other and are virtually undying. No one wants to offend such creatures, even other Deities have to grit their teeth and endure being disrespected to their faces.
So, out of sheer helplessness, they just went on a "shopping" spree in the Black Market.
Forget about spending money, not a dime was paid, and now they have several hired carriers helping them pick up "gifts."
But in reality, despite these stores being financially hit, the big bosses generally felt quite good about it.
"...This is both a warning and an acknowledgment; at least the Eastern Country has tacitly approved their existence."
So, their hanging hearts were put at ease... Now isn’t the era to think about wealth and resources, just surviving is great.
Indeed, it’s a warning, yet also a placation... I’ve tacitly accepted your existence, so keep the peace during the upcoming war period! We have all your escape routes and information in our hands.
This is something Lu Ping’an really couldn’t do himself, luckily he had Big Cat... Watching her laugh all the way seemed to relieve a lot of stress for her.
"...Let’s skip this one."
A familiar marker made Lu Ping’an beat a retreat, but only.
"Lin Nu’s Church? Isn’t this the fattest target? Let’s go in!" But Big Cat got excited.
— End of Chapter 1646 —