Go, go, go. (Chapter 33)
As soon as she heard that she needed her help, Ye Sheng's spirits lifted. She stared at Gu Luoyu curiously, wondering what she could do?
But no matter what, trading with the base officials represented great benefits!
“I'm not sure if it will definitely work, so we need to conduct some tests now.”
Gu Luoyu's smile remained unchanged. Then, she stretched out a hand, and dark physic power appeared in her palm like a shadow, extending into surrounding tentacles of dark mist, making one's scalp tingle.
Ye Sheng was already used to the dark physic power. Seeing Gu Luoyu signal her to hold out her hand, she did not hesitate, even guessing what would happen next.
Use the physic soothing ability.
At this moment, as soon as the soothing ability took effect, the 'dark tentacles' began to tremble uncontrollably. In the next second, they instantly changed their target and wrapped around Ye Sheng.
It turned into a dark glove of the right size.
In response, Ye Sheng's physic soothing ability did not stop. She continued to cast it. Only after Gu Luoyu squeezed Ye Sheng's hand did she finally stop.
The 'dark glove' then gently detached and turned into a dark pill in Gu Luoyu's hand.
This operation piqued Ye Sheng's curiosity. She reached out and squeezed it. It was soft and bouncy like a toy, quite interesting. Gu Luoyu, on the other hand, closed her eyes and felt it carefully.
After investigating, when she opened her eyes again, Gu Luoyu's smile deepened.
It was successful.
“So, it's to copy my physic soothing ability to treat other espers?”
Ye Sheng was not stupid.
Gu Luoyu's actions were so obvious that if she still couldn't guess, she would truly be an idiot. However... Ye Sheng had initially thought that Gu Luoyu had some other trick to increase her strength and was now 'generously' teaching it to others.
After all, Ye Sheng didn't know much about Gu Luoyu's sudden increase in strength.
She only knew that she had suddenly broken through her previous level and become exceptionally powerful...
Gu Luoyu, who had been secretly undergoing the trial of the gods in the amusement park to enhance her strength, naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to expose herself. She just raised the corners of her eyebrows triumphantly and said, “Anyway, the choice is mine. Even if I suddenly don't want to trade, it doesn't matter. The base officials can't do anything to me.”
Ye Sheng: ...
Good heavens, in peacetime, Gu Luoyu would definitely be a shrewd businesswoman!
The matter wasn't settled yet, and she was already using her special status to talk about cooperation. Ye Sheng couldn't help but look at her again and again, and finally, a bright smile spread across her face. She thought smugly, this is her partner!
Hahahaha, what a clever person, she's a perfect match for me!
It was at this moment that Gu Luoyu's super-powered intelligent network watch vibrated a few times. When she looked down, she immediately saw a negotiation invitation from the base officials.
She thought she would have to wait another day!
As expected, the base officials were impatient and couldn't wait any longer... In this case, she would have the upper hand in the transaction and could ask for the sky, cough, cough, increase her reward.
“Little Sheng, do you want to hear what transaction conditions the officials will offer?”
“Go, go, go!”
Upon hearing this, Ye Sheng's back no longer ached and her legs no longer hurt. She suddenly became energetic and jumped out of bed. She quickly found clothes to go out, her face full of anticipation, completely devoid of the previous day's resentment.
Gu Luoyu, who had successfully appeased her, smiled gently. She leaned lazily against the wall, holding the 'dark pill' in her hand. Her red eyes flickered, and she had already planned the subsequent transaction process in her mind.
In fact, Gu Luoyu didn't need to do this at all. Even though this transaction was a sure win, the items that the base officials could currently exchange were not particularly powerful, only average.
There were only some novel little gadgets that were eye-catching and could entertain Ye Sheng, but nothing more... With Gu Luoyu's strength, she was a powerful human weapon without any auxiliary props.
Doing this now was only to increase her influence in the base.
Gu Luoyu and Ye Sheng were not interested in fighting for power in the base, nor did they want to be entangled in the vortex of power. However, sometimes, not wanting to be involved didn't mean they could avoid it; they might unfortunately be 'framed'.
To this end, they could only increase their importance in the base, making those people in the base afraid to act rashly.
Helping espers enhance their strength was enough.
It could even prevent the base from forcibly ordering Gu Luoyu to participate in battles... After all, Gu Luoyu could eliminate the madness of espers, stop suicidal impulses, and absorb the energy from energy stones to become stronger.
Enhancing one esper's strength was nothing, but what about the entire base's espers?
At this critical moment when the base was facing the danger of being attacked by S-class pollution creatures, the higher-ups of the base would be insane to push away a talent like Gu Luoyu. Therefore, as long as the crisis of the base's destruction did not end, any official of the base would treat Gu Luoyu as an honored guest and dare not neglect her.
This was exactly the result Gu Luoyu wanted.
Besides the convenience she gained, it would also enhance her partner's status and allow Ye Sheng to live better in the inner city.
It would also eliminate some unobservant individuals who would actively provoke them... Her Little Sheng didn't need to waste time on insignificant people; she only needed to keep looking at her.
Thinking this, Gu Luoyu felt very happy. On the other hand, Ye Sheng had already dressed neatly.
Because of the transaction with the base officials, Ye Sheng was full of fighting spirit. Compared to Gu Luoyu's unhurried demeanor, she was actually very anxious. She directly reached out and pulled Gu Luoyu towards the door, saying, “Ah Yu, I have a premonition that the God of Wealth will move into our house today~”
Something that can cure espers' suicidal tendencies!
Once this news was released, it would definitely be snatched up like crazy!!!
However, it was also thanks to her Ah Yu's capabilities, her quick and intelligent mind, and her powerful strength that she could produce the 'dark pill'... Of course, the most important contributor was herself, who could continuously provide the 'raw materials'.
Hehe.
Thinking of this, Ye Sheng couldn't help but feel a little inflated. Thanks to her frequent contact with Dr. Na Nali during the ocean exploration mission, and the benefits she received from him in exchange for new materials, she had made some progress and knew what to exchange for in future transactions!
Since it was to help espers become stronger, it was normal to receive 'tributes' from espers, right?
For example, stipulating that within a certain number of years, 'tributes' must be submitted on time, just like paying rent... This way, they could obtain them continuously, which was a very good 'financial product'!
Just thinking about it made her happy.
While Ye Sheng was happily thinking about these things, she impatiently pulled Gu Luoyu towards the elevator. However, Gu Luoyu suddenly stopped, and only when Ye Sheng couldn't pull her anymore did Ye Sheng snap back to attention.
Seeing Ye Sheng's confused expression, Gu Luoyu looked a little helpless and reminded the overly excited expectant mother, “Where's Duoduo?”
“!!!”
Ahem, it's pretty normal for a new mom to forget her child, right!
In the base government's reception hall, Ye Sheng sat on a soft sofa, guiltily holding Ye Duoduo who was sleeping soundly. Her dark eyes darted around, and she completely forgot about the trade negotiations she had planned.
Seeing her guilty appearance, Gu Luoyu, sitting beside her, couldn't help but curve her lips upward, silently observing the rich expressions on her partner's face.
The base negotiation team sitting opposite them were utterly bewildered, not understanding what was going on with this family of three.
Weren't they here to discuss how to improve the strength of espers?
Why, apart from the initial greetings, did they not say a single word? Yet, they had been hoping Gu Luoyu would take the initiative to state her demands, so they could respond accordingly.
However, seeing her calm and unhurried demeanor, it seemed she didn't take this trade seriously at all... This wouldn't do!!!
Before coming, the base's upper management had repeatedly warned them to secure this cooperation and not make any mistakes!
After all, improving the strength of espers had a significant impact on the base.
However...
Besides that, the base had also reminded them not to let Gu Luoyu make exorbitant demands, and to try their best to secure favorable terms for the base when necessary, to avoid being completely drained... After all, no matter how they looked at it, this trade will come at a considerable cost.
But with their superiors saying all the words, they were the ones in a difficult position now!
Thinking of this, the negotiation experts felt uneasy. Unable to wait for Gu Luoyu to speak first, they took the initiative to strike up a conversation, “Ms. Gu, Dr. Na Nali has reported your proposal to the base, and regarding this, we...”
Before the base negotiation expert could finish speaking, Gu Luoyu's smile remained unchanged, but she raised her hand to signal them to stop. She then spoke decisively: “There's no need for unnecessary pleasantries. I believe the base knows how important it is to improve the abilities of espers. I will not accept any bargaining.”
Although she had a smile on her face, her red eyes were cold. A mere glance from her now makes people feel immense pressure, as if a towering mountain was pressing down on their heads.
It gave them the illusion of being unable to breathe.
It could only be said that she was indeed the base's strongest esper. Even her mere deterrence was so powerful. At this moment, the negotiation experts were filled with regret. They were just ordinary people and couldn't possibly face such a powerful esper with such an imposing aura!
The base should have sent other espers to negotiate!
"Of course, of course. Please state your demands. Even if it means exhausting all our resources, the base will strive to meet your requirements and facilitate this cooperation!"
The speaker couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, his tone filled with sincerity and flattery. Being so agreeable made Ye Sheng look up and take a few more glances. She had thought there would be a stalemate for a while!
After all, negotiations usually involve back-and-forth exchanges and probing each other. It was rare for them to agree so readily.
Was she intimidated by Gu Luoyu's imposing aura?
After looking at them, Ye Sheng furtively glanced at Gu Luoyu again. They say people look best when they are focused on their work, and Gu Luoyu, negotiating with the base's negotiation experts, was even more radiant, exuding a captivating aura.
It made one want to keep looking.
And such a person was Ye Sheng's wife!!!!
Thinking of this, the excitement Ye Sheng couldn't help but lower her head and kiss Ye Duoduo, feeling that she and her child had latched onto a golden thigh, and could now walk sideways in the base?
Heh heh, although she no longer just wanted to be a freeloader like before, she couldn't help but be happy.
However, she couldn't drag them down either. She needed to train more.
Unaware that Ye Sheng was secretly thinking about getting stronger, Gu Luoyu's conversation with the base negotiation experts went very smoothly. According to the conditions Ye Sheng had laid out, such a bold demand made the people opposite her sweat profusely, feeling that the base's upper management's plans had gone to waste.
This wasn't just a heavy bleeding anymore; it was a full-blown hemorrhage...
But with the threat of stopping the trade at any moment hanging over them, they couldn't object and could only nod like parrots, while secretly contacting their superiors, who were slow to respond, making their anxious hearts pound.
It was like walking a tightrope, caught between a rock and a hard place. Any accident would ultimately lead to them, the lowly pawns, taking the blame!
A big, bold 'tragic' was written all over them.
Fortunately, the leaders were also afraid that the trade would fall through, and there would be no next time. Finally, they gave a response, agreeing to the fees proposed by Gu Luoyu for espers to pay for opportunities to improve their strength.
Although the fees were long and expensive, the ability to improve one's strength was something everyone in the wasteland pursued, let alone espers who loved to fight.
In the end, it was the rights of the espers that were harmed anyway.
As for opposition?
Don't participate, or take it up with Gu Luoyu, not the base...
“Ah Yu, when we were leaving the government building just now, the staff who received us seemed very nervous. I saw their clothes were soaked with sweat!”
After leaving the base government building, Gu Luoyu and Ye Sheng didn't rush back. Instead, they strolled around with their child, leisurely taking in the surroundings.
When Ye Sheng mentioned the staff who were covered in sweat, she couldn't help but laugh. Her dark eyes held a hint of mischief as she looked at Gu Luoyu. Because she knew she was so well, she didn't think the staff were timid.
It was simply that her Ah Yu's aura was terrifyingly strong.
However, when facing her, Gu Luoyu would restrain herself... This kind of preferential treatment made Ye Sheng secretly pleased and very fond of it, because who wouldn't want their partner to dote on them unconditionally!
Even if Gu Luoyu was a fierce beast, in front of her Ye Sheng, she would turn into a little kitten, allowing herself to be bullied!
“Is that so? I didn't notice. I thought I was quite friendly. I didn't expect them to be so timid.”
“...”
Listening to Gu Luoyu's self-praise, Ye Sheng's expression became a little complicated. She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. She didn't expect the person whose true colors had long been revealed to still pretend to be well-behaved in front of her!
However, Ye Sheng had no intention of exposing her and went along with it, saying, “That's right, my Ah Yu is so beautiful, just looking at her makes people adore her... I was too excited before and didn't ask why you suddenly made a deal with the base?”
“After the S-class polluted creature attacked the base, all sorts of troubles will follow. And I don't want to be bossed around like a spinning top by the base, having no time to accompany you. So, I'll just improve the strength of other espers and shift the base's attention to others.”
This was Gu Luoyu's true intention. She only needed to kill polluted creatures of S+ level or above, and the rest will be handled by the base.
Hearing the explanation, Ye Sheng nodded in agreement. Just as she was about to say something, her attention was drawn to the sudden commotion ahead. Upon listening closely, she realized it was an old acquaintance.
“Damn dark Black Spring Freemasonry, how did they get into the inner city? Are they planning to attack the base again!”
“What are you talking about? That's all in the past. The base has already shaken hands with the dark Black Spring Freemasonry, and the two sides have begun to cooperate, agreeing to let them enter the base and reside here.”
Ye Sheng: (꒪Д꒪)ノ