CHAPTER 256: CHAPTER 256: THE PLIGHT OF THE PENNILESS

Along the way, Teacher Mu Jianling interrupted and said that the question she asked Senior Lu Zhen was like a primary school student’s Q&A. Ridiculous...

I’m gonna lose my mind.

Ji You took several deep breaths and then asked Lu Zhen, "Senior Lu Zhen, if I can get my Spiritual Silk Cleaning Rate to 40% and then learn the shielding method, can I do it too?"

Lu Zhen, who is very patient, nodded: "In theory, yes. But it greatly tests your fine control over the Spiritual Silk."

Ji You was overjoyed, her eyes shining, she said, "I got it! I will definitely learn it."

This short junior, though seemingly unreliable and not particularly talented, has great observational skills and acuteness. While other students have no idea how to deal with Yang Bin, she can always find a breakthrough... Lu Zhen believes this girl will definitely achieve great things in the future.

Lu Zhen smiled and said, "Keep it up."

Ji You hastily said, "Thank you, Senior Lu Zhen, for your time. Cheers to you!"

Saying that, Ji You raised her beer mug, about to down it in one gulp when she suddenly exclaimed, "What happened? Where did my beer go? Why has it turned into juice?"

She looked around and saw everyone else had beer mugs, but hers had mysteriously turned into juice?

How magical!

Ji You anxiously asked, "What happened?"

It was beer on her table just a moment ago.

And it’s gone in the blink of an eye?

Lu Zhen suddenly laughed and said, "This is Golden Orange Juice, specially cultivated by the Taoyuan Space Station’s planting team. It took a lot of effort to cultivate successfully. Although it doesn’t taste as good as naturally grown ones, it’s still quite delicious."

Ji You, hearing this, was relieved and quickly said, "Then let me toast you with this juice instead of alcohol."

Lu Zhen smiled: "Hmm."

With that, she downed it in one gulp.

At this time, the students around the veterans were getting the answers they wanted, all very satisfied. And considering this was a welcoming party, there were lots of delicious food and drinks waiting for everyone. Not just the students were eager, but the veterans too.

So—

Everyone dispersed, returning to their seats, and started eating.

A veteran said, "Kids, thanks to you, us brothers haven’t had meat or alcohol in half a month. Now we can finally enjoy ourselves."

A student couldn’t help but ask, "Senior, do you really only eat nutrient solution every day?"

The veterans replied, "Yes... This is a military blockade area, non-military supplies are not allowed to enter, so we can’t order online. Hey, kids, did anyone bring something edible? If you trade us something, we’ll offer free training sessions! How about it?"

This question immediately piqued all the students’ interest: "Really? How much do you charge?"

Hearing there was interest, the veterans quickly said, "Well, first tell us what food you’ve brought along? We’ll decide on the fee after inspecting the items. If it’s not appealing enough, we don’t want to waste our time training with you."

Unable to resist, many students started opening their backpacks, and Space Buttons, pulling out their offerings.

Sunflower seeds, peanuts, dried fruit, jerky, milk candy...

With each item taken out, the veterans’ eyes shone, much like hungry wolves eyeing little lambs.

Suddenly, a veteran pointed at one student who had the richest selection of snacks and loudly said, "Nobody fight me for this one! I’ve called dibs on him!"

Once this was said, other veterans quickly followed suit, pointing at their chosen students and exclaiming:

"This girl, I want her!"

"This boy, I want him!"

"This chubby one, I want him!"

"This kid, I want him!"

...

By the end of the round, nearly all the students had been chosen by the veterans for one-on-one guidance and training.

Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Shen Changqing... These people, not only are they being chosen, they are also holding snacks and want to actively choose old veterans. Even those with lesser strength, these proud and lofty ones can hardly look down on them.

Looking at the lively atmosphere on site, Ji You slightly twitched her mouth.

At this time—

After continuously rejecting Chu Jiaojiao, Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Shen Changqing and others, Yang Bin suddenly hopped over, looked at Ji You, and asked, "Shortie, where are your snacks?"

Ji You: "..."

Yang Bin frowned and said, "Show them to me. If your snacks are decent, I might reluctantly guide you."

Ji You: "..."

Yang Bin urged, "Bring them out."

Beside him, an aggrieved Yue Qiguang, who had been rejected just before, complained, "Senior Yang Bin, this poor kid didn’t bring anything, not a single snack."

Yang Bin: "..."

Yang Bin took a deep breath, somewhat in disbelief, and asked Ji You, "Really?"

Ji You felt heartbroken, with a sense of grief, nodded vigorously, "Really, I brought nothing at all. So, Senior, would you consider not caring about the reward and guide me for free?"

Yang Bin immediately turned his back, "Goodbye!"

Saying that, Yang Bin grabbed Yue Qiguang on the side, and asked, "That beef jerky you had just now, give me three bags, and I might reluctantly guide you."

Yue Qiguang exclaimed, "Three bags? That’s too expensive! It’s really pricey!"

Yang Bin glanced at him sideways and walked away.

Yue Qiguang: "2 bags!"

Yang Bin ignored him.

Yue Qiguang: "2 and a half bags!"

Yang Bin reluctantly turned back and said, "Fine, as a Senior, I’m not someone greedy for meat. Two and a half bags then." In reality, he was internally overjoyed. Among all students, this beef jerky tasted the best, other things didn’t interest him at all; he would sacrifice anything for beef jerky!

Ji You looked at this blatant transaction unfolding before her, her heart was dripping blood!

So, bringing snacks had such benefits.

Why didn’t she bring anything?

Just then, Yang Bin suddenly turned back, looked at Ji You, and asked, "Ah! Right! Shortie, that cup of Golden Orange Juice you had, tasted good?"

Ji You: "..."

It tasted good, but—why was it that everyone else was drinking beer nonstop, and she could only drink juice?

Moreover, this juice didn’t fill you up, and was only provided in limited quantity!

This was awkward.

This was uncomfortable.

This was infuriating.

Everyone else’s beer was unlimited!!!

It’s unfair!!!

Ji You couldn’t help but complain, "Senior Yang Bin, why did you swap out my beer! Why can’t I drink beer!" Ji You tried to get some beer, but the robot bartender denied her, saying she had no authority.

Dreadful.

Yang Bin said very naturally, "Underage drinking is prohibited! Ah, no, it’s because you’re short! If you drink more beer, you won’t grow taller." As he spoke, he looked at Ji You with a kind elder’s gaze, showing an expression suggesting she should understand his good intentions.

Ji You: "..."

Ji You gritted her teeth and said, "I am really thankful for that."