I Become a Landlady in the Game World

Chapter 45 - 037: New Building - Prison_2

There was free labor, which really could save a lot of money!

Diana looked at Zhou Bai's joyful expression and unconsciously curved the corners of her mouth as well. @@novelbin@@

She then finished another piece of rainproof equipment and handed it all over to Zhou Bai, "Here are 60 sets of equipment, you take them first!"

"Okay, thank you, I'll add extra food for you tonight." Having said that, Zhou Bai took the equipment and left.

Before going to the cafeteria, Zhou Bai made a stop at the Heroic Spirit Hall.

When Zhou Bai arrived, the summoned Bayer and Dennis were, one practicing swordsmanship and the other reading a medical scroll.

Seeing Zhou Bai, they both stopped what they were doing and looked eagerly at him.

Without much ado, Zhou Bai handed two sets of equipment to them, "Put them on, follow me."

They obediently did as told.

Then the trio headed toward the cafeteria.

**

Inside the cafeteria.

Cao Jingshan and the group of people he had rescued were recuperating, having eaten their fill and changed into new clothes. The injured ones even received simple healing treatments, slowly increasing their Life Value.

Compared to them, Yu Ziming and others stuck in the corner were not doing so well.

Their wet clothes clung to their bodies, bringing wave after wave of chill, and their stomachs rumbled loudly. They did have food supplies, but they couldn't very well eat raw food!

Especially as the scent of steamed buns, white porridge, and other foods wafted over, torturing them.

"Yu Ziming, I knew we shouldn't have listened to you."

"If we hadn't robbed and had followed Cao Jingshan, we wouldn't have ended up like this."

"I don't even know how they'll deal with us. If they expel us from the territory, can we survive?"

Yu Ziming, ignoring the complaints from his team, knew that anything he said now would be wrong, so he chose to remain silent.

Back when there were benefits, everyone would cheerfully call him Brother Yu, but now, heh.

During their daze, they received a system message.

It was about new rules and missions for the territory.

The moment they heard it, they knew it was aimed at them.

They immediately became flustered.

Meanwhile, Zhou Zhengping and others also heard the news.

Li Xingteng said to Zhou Zhengping, "You really guessed right; the response from the territory is indeed quick!"

As for Zhou Zhengping, having read the newly announced rules on the control panel, he also laughed.

It was his daughter's quick reaction!

Thinking of Zhou Bai, Zhou Bai also entered the cafeteria at that moment, followed by the curious Bayer and Dennis.

Li Xingteng sharply noticed them and hurriedly waved in greeting.

But Cao Jingshan and others were completely stunned.

"What... what is that?" someone pointed at Bayer and Dennis, their voice trembling slightly.

"That's an NPC summoned by the territory," Ding Qiurou reminded kindly in the crowd, "Xiao Bai just summoned two more NPCs, engorging her manpower."

NPC? They thought it was a human, but it turned out to be a ghost?

The crowd looked at each other in bewilderment, wondering how many more "surprises" Hope Village had in store for them!

At that moment, Zhou Bai approached them and handed a batch of rainproof equipment sets to Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng, "These were sent by Diana, saying that the territory has replaced them for you."

Li Xingteng gratefully received them, "The territory is really wonderful!" They didn't even have time to rest properly.

But they were happy about it, as their harvest included many special materials, and they definitely were not at a loss.

Zhong Yongmin and others watched, their eyes full of envy. They could only wait for the cooldown period to pass. Luckily, with this new batch of survivors, they had also sold quite a few things.

The more people in the territory, the better.

Soon after, Zhou Bai introduced Bayer and Dennis, standing behind him, "They are new NPCs summoned by the territory. Diana asked me to bring equipment for them; since they were coming over, I brought them along."

[Bayer, Camp Commander]

[Doctor Dennis]

His pupils constricted, Bayer was going to become their immediate superior?

On his way here, Bayer had already learned that Zhou Bai had tasked him with taking over these two squads of soldiers. He straightened up and commanded, "Take the soldiers, take the people, and follow me!"

A chilling aura attacked the group.

Subconsciously, Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng, among others, responded with "Yes".

They then immediately prepared to follow behind Bayer and leave.

Yu Ziming and the others were forcibly pushed out, growing anxious.

"Where are you taking me?"

"I don't want to leave this place."

"I don't want to go out; I'll die!"

The desperate cries grew louder, but they were still forcibly taken away from the cafeteria.

This scene instantly stunned Cao Jingshan and his group.

Yet, what followed was excitement.

A territory where crimes are always punished was always a comforting place to stay.

Thinking back to everything after entering the territory, the group's hearts completely settled on Hope Village.

After they had left, Zhou Bai turned to the full cafeteria of survivors and directly said, "Dennis is a doctor, those of you with injuries can go to him for treatment."

Once Zhou Bai finished introducing him, Dennis stepped forward and offered, "A treatment costs just one silver coin, and I guarantee you'll be restored to your original state."

He needed to show the Lord his value so that he would continue to employ him.

Listening to this, Cao Jingshan was the quickest to react, bringing his daughter, Cao Zhu, to Dennis.

Dennis glanced at her, and then pulled out a stick. Waving the stick and chanting a spell, Cao Zhu's pale complexion turned rosy, and her Life Value was fully restored within moments.

This visible change shocked the others, and many with injured family members were no longer afraid of his distinct appearance, quickly asking him for treatment.

After his daughter was treated, Cao Jingshan quickly approached Zhou Bai and Ding Qiurou as he had learned that these two were the wife and daughter of Zhou Zhengping. Seeing Zhou Bai's exceptional actions, he sought their help.

"Do you have any rain gear left? I would like to buy some and then go look at a house."

He had been travelling hard for a day and a night, and now he just wanted to find a place to rest properly.

"Yes, a set costs 30 silver coins, or items can be sold individually."

"I'll take three sets, thank you," Cao Jingshan immediately said.

At that moment, seeing their transaction, others also came over.

"I just need a rain hat."

"I want a rain cloak."

"..."

In a very short amount of time, the rain gear Zhou Bai held was completely sold out.

After they bought the rain gear, the original residents on the side saw a business opportunity and continued to do business.

"Are you planning to buy a house? The houses are empty, do you need a bed? I have them here, along with matching mats and blankets, all made of Beast Skin."

"I have a house for rent! 50 copper coins per day per person, accommodates four people; inside there's a bed for each person, a cabinet, and a small table, it's a transitional solution you certainly won't lose out on."

"I also have a house for rent, fully furnished, two people per room, one set is 200 copper coins per day, or 50 silver coins per month."

"Does anyone need hot water for washing? We supply hot water, 10 copper coins per bucket; just call out if you need it, and I'll deliver it to you."

"Should we go together to see what you need and then buy? Sure, sure."

"..."

With the "help" of the existing Hope Village Residents, the new survivors were led away from the cafeteria in batches to their new homes, achieving a win-win situation.

Watching this scene, Zhou Bai couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

The landlady's business was slick, but were the territory residents even slicker?