37. Chapter 37 Looking for a job means selling yourself?

Author: fried fermented bean curd

As the sun rose, the temperature began to rise rapidly. Everyone was too hot and could only stay in their shacks.

There are several big trees next to Jiang Ran's shack, and the dense shade of the trees has fallen. The temperature is lower than other shacks exposed to the sun, but only a little.

Some shacks were built with iron sheets, and the temperature was higher than others. Some people chose to leave the shacks and hide in the shade of trees, while some strong and heavy people robbed those who had good positions but were weak.

In the hot weather, no one even wanted to move, and naturally no one meddle in other people's business. The person who was robbed had no choice but to swallow his anger, because the stronger the resistance, the greater the consumption, and the greater the risk of heatstroke.

Soon the shade of the trees was filled with people, some of whom had their sights set on nearby shacks.

"Sister, your shack is quite big. It can accommodate two or three people. Can we come over and take shelter?"

"yes."

"Occupying such a good position, you can share it with others."

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Jiang Ran looked at everyone coldly, "Sorry, I don't want to."

Seeing that Jiang Ran was difficult to speak, these people looked at Yu Xiaowan aside, but when they saw Guan Song beside her, they silently gave up the idea, and no one dared to disturb the Ji Qingcheng brothers beside her.

Jiang Ran and the others were not easy to mess with. These people turned their targets to other kind-faced people and tried to make a big deal out of them by saying good things. Two girls who were soft-hearted and afraid of offending really agreed.

These people swarmed in and pushed the host's family aside. They occupied the magpie's nest so blatantly and fearlessly that they even cast proud glances at Jiang Ran and the others.

Jiang Ran rolled his eyes brightly, sat at the door of the shack and started practicing.

During this period of practice, she vaguely felt that she had touched some kind of barrier, but this barrier could never be broken, so she could only practice harder to find opportunities for breakthrough.

evening.

The temperature began to drop, Jiang Ran woke up from practice, the city became active, and noisy people could be heard in the distance.

After getting up and stretching, Jiang Ran looked at Yu Xiaowan and the others and asked, "I'm going to the city to have a look. Is there anyone with me?"

"OK."

Yu Xiaowan smiled and nodded. With so many people suddenly pouring into the safe area, there must be a lot of people looking for jobs. If it is delayed until tomorrow, they will probably all be in bad positions.

Ji Qingcheng also nodded, and Ji Qinglin put on his backpack directly, "I'm ready and can set off at any time."

Jiang Ran: "Then let's go."

Wearing backpacks with supplies on their backs, a few people walked towards the city. Passing through the green belt and surrounding houses, the streets suddenly became lively.

Many shops on the street are open, and there are people buying things in various stores. Although it seems very tight to buy the same thing for a long time to negotiate the price, the pedestrians on the street are in good condition. At least their clothes and hair are neat, and there are even people there.

Riding an electric bike on the road.

"Why has the electricity price increased again? If you didn't pay back 2 points per unit last week, then it has doubled. Are you going to let the people live?"

"No, even if the price of electricity goes up, why should the price of water also go up? Isn't the water pumped directly from the ground?"

The staff member said arrogantly: "You don't have to pull it down if you want to use it. You don't need electricity to pump water. If the price of electricity increases, water will naturally increase."

"The electricity in the safe area relies on solar panels outside. Is it so expensive? You can exchange 1 point for 1 catty of grain. You guys are too evil."

The staff member spread his hands and said, "This is the company's policy. If you are dissatisfied, you can report it to the headquarters. If you don't top up, please step aside so as not to delay the people behind you."

"Huh, no more charging."

A few angry people turned around and left on the spot. Others also hesitated, and after thinking about it, they went forward to buy some water and electricity. Then they found that the price of gas had also increased, and many people left immediately.

Across the street.

Jiang Ran and others saw this scene. As a housewife, Yu Xiaowan knew more about these things and couldn't help but said:

"It's not easy to survive in a safe zone. If 1 point is equal to 1 catty of food, no matter how much you save, water, electricity and water cost dozens of catties. Add in the rent, and the monthly fixed expenses are hundreds of catties."

"Let's go and find a job first."

Jiang Ran has a large amount of supplies in her space, but she has no excuse to take them out now. She has to find a job first, and then she can rent a house in the city with a stable income.

Several people split up and looked for stores to inquire about the recruitment situation.

Jiang Ran asked several stores in succession, and the wages were all horribly low. The same tactics used before the apocalypse are still being used now.

The lowest is 30 points per month, the highest is only 50 points, and the working hours are as long as ten hours, from 6pm to 7am or even 8am or 9am.

The sales commission is relatively high, which makes people jealous, but it only requires good-looking men and beautiful women, and the boss clearly reminds them to have dedication.

In a certain milk tea shop.

Looking at Ji Qinglin's youthful appearance, strong figure, and jewels, the female boss nodded with satisfaction.

"If you agree to come, I will give you a guarantee of 100 points per month. If you work harder and learn more skills, it will not be a problem to earn two to three hundred points. My sisters all like you, a little fresh guy like you."

As she said that, the landlady stretched out her hand to grab Ji Qinglin's arm, but Ji Qinglin nimbly dodged it, his face turned red with anger, "Whoever wants to make a duck, you can do it yourself if you like."

The female boss was angry, "Hey, why are you still swearing?"

Ji Qinglin retorted, "Then why are you scolding me? I won't sell my body even if I starve to death, huh."

After saying these words, Ji Qinglin turned around and left proudly, returning to the agreed place to wait for the others. Guan Song and his wife also came back.

Seeing the two people returning, Ji Qinglin hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Brother Song, Sister Xiaowan, how is the situation over there?"

The two shook their heads in frustration, and Guan Song said: "Only 35 points are given each month. The higher points are fifty, sixty or even seventy or eighty, but they either work all night or do heavy physical work, treating people like animals."

Yu Xiaowan said: "How can these points be exchanged for food?"

While they were talking, Ji Qingcheng also came back, his face a little ugly. Ji Qinglin leaned over and asked softly: "Brother, is there someone trying to get you to sell yourself?"

Ji Qingcheng didn't answer and gave him an unhappy look. Ji Qinglin understood instantly and complained: "Is there no other way to survive except selling yourself?"

"Of course, we can also go to the government hall to pick up tasks."

Jiang Ran's voice came over. The survivors in the previous life had spread rumors about the provincial capital's safety zone. However, if we truly understood its situation, apart from being richer in supplies, it was no different from other apocalyptic bases.

The four of them followed the sound and saw that Jiang Ran's expression was indifferent, and it seemed that he had not found a suitable job.

Yu Xiaowan sighed: "I really can't find a suitable one, so I have to do this. Go to the government hall and have a look. Maybe the official is not so evil?"
Chapter completed!