Survival in the neighborhood: Give me a piece of bread every day

"My name is Chen An, and I am the owner of this room."

Chen An calmly responded to Li Jia.

He did not hide his identity.

As long as he doesn't leave the room, he'll definitely be safe.

Moreover, so many people live on the same floor, and the rooms aren't soundproof.

It is also very difficult to become completely invisible.

Most importantly, he had no intention of living like a rat in a gutter, hiding all day long.

He works hard to upgrade his room level and farm resources, all so that he can enjoy life openly and without pressure.

If he were to be timid and subservient all day long, hiding like a rat in the sewers, wouldn't his high-level room upgrade have been for nothing?

Therefore, he had weighed the pros and cons beforehand.

He can expose himself, provided that his own safety is guaranteed.

Of course, there are things that require going out.

Let Lin Luxi and Wang Ziyan handle it.

He only needs to sit in his room and be the retired emperor!

There are surveillance cameras now.

Even without leaving the building, he can still keep track of the movements on the entire floor.

This is also why he told Wang Ziyan to prepare.

In this way, he can avoid being a rat in a ditch, ensure his absolute safety, and still enjoy fame.

While fame can bring certain potential dangers, it can also bring substantial benefits.

Otherwise, so many people wouldn't be vying to be superior and want power.

"Chen An?"

Upon hearing the name, Li Jia thought about it carefully for a while.

I have absolutely no recollection of it.

Even classmates in the same class at university may not necessarily interact often.

Not to mention, Chen An also had a rather reclusive personality.

In addition, he has to take on part-time jobs to earn a living whenever he has a little free time, so he has even less social life.

I didn't even recognize all my classmates.

Li Jia glanced at the others, and seeing that they didn't recognize him either, he said into the room, "Chen An, if you're willing to lead us against those bandits and help us survive, all the residents on this floor are willing to listen to you!"

"You think you can get my resources with just empty words? No way."

Chen An interrupted them, then said calmly, "If you really want to improve your chances of survival, I can help you. For just five gold coins, I'll sell you a repeating crossbow and 15 arrows."

"Right now, a repeating crossbow costs over 10 gold coins on the trading platform, so the price I'm offering you is very favorable, at least half the price of what you find elsewhere."

"There's no doubt about the power of the repeating crossbow. Even with the enhancements from Smiling Nightmare today, it will most likely be able to handle it. As for those bandits, they'll definitely be wary if they see the repeating crossbow."

Upon hearing Chen An's words...

While Li Jia and the others were surprised, they immediately opened the trading platform to take a look.

There are indeed repeating crossbows for sale, listed at 15 gold coins, and some even listed at 20 gold coins.

Of course, they didn't know that Jiang Lai had posted it anonymously.

"Five gold coins to buy a repeating crossbow seems like a good deal."

A bespectacled boy couldn't help but say something.

He was very tempted.

Because his talent isn't in combat.

He needs this powerful weapon.

Li Jia was also tempted.

Although his talent can enhance his combat power, it is still quite limited.

If he had a ranged weapon, his combat power would increase several times over.

"Okay, we accept you as our boss!"

Li Jia spoke.

The so-called recognition of a leader is nothing more than an exchange of benefits.

But what Chen An wanted was an exchange of benefits.

He wanted to unite the residents, but he didn't want to suffer losses.

Therefore, selling the crossbow to the residents for 5 gold coins is definitely a good deal.

After all, even if Jiang Lai put it on the trading platform, it would only sell for five or six gold coins at most.

There are very few people who can afford to spend ten gold coins to buy a repeating crossbow.

Normal residents simply don't have that many resources.

"So, Boss Chen, how do we make the deal? And also, Boss Chen, are your and Sister-in-law Jiang Lai's talents related to resources? Could you help us upgrade our room's level first?"

Li Jia was quite outgoing and immediately called her "sister-in-law".

"Go back and ask how many people want to buy the repeating crossbow. Those who want to buy it can line up at my door."

Chen An said.

He wouldn't leave the room easily.

Therefore, the safest approach is to invite people into your room for the transaction.

Because the room is a completely safe area.

As long as the doors and windows are not broken, he, as the homeowner, will not be harmed.

Even if a resident hasn't joined his room, they can't attack him if he invited them in.

Li Jia was naturally aware of this rule.

So he thought to himself, "This boss is really cunning."

It's obvious they don't trust them at all.

Despite his hesitation, Li Jia immediately replied, "Okay, Boss Chen, I'll go contact the others right away."

He left with his men.

"Honey, you're really good at business."

Jiang Lai hugged Chen An's arm and said with a smile.

Although the claim that this so-called leader is highly dubious.

It's practically useless.

But what if all the residents on this floor came to buy crossbows?

That means you can earn several hundred gold coins in one go today, and you don't have to pay taxes!

It might even make these residents feel a little grateful...

Unlike selling on trading platforms.

If you sell it for a high price, you'll be called a profiteer.

If you sell it for a low price, you won't make much money after taxes.

It's a thankless task anyway.

This is another benefit of uniting the residents.

The supplies can be quickly consumed internally.

Moreover, the increase in the average financial strength of the residents on this floor also benefits them.

"The trading platform can continue to sell crossbows, but it should sell them at a higher price, mainly targeting the top-tier residents."

Chen An enjoyed the softness and said.

There must be a lot of top-tier residents.

"Well, I'll also try trading for red runestones and fine steel. If I can buy them, I can upgrade the door while I'm at it."

Jiang Lai took off her shoes and flopped onto the big bed, happily brushing her fingers.

Having a bed is so comfortable.

While browsing the trading platform, she also made sure to give Wang Ziyan a warning look from time to time, telling her not to come near her bed.

Wang Ziyan was speechless.

She was simply tired of standing and wanted to sit down.

There's nothing we can do; she's just an ordinary resident.

There was no way to resist.

With a sigh, Wang Ziyan consciously sat down on the recliner.

Lin Luxi is very introverted.

I've been standing still since I entered, without moving an inch.

Jiang Lai is putting too much pressure on me.

From the very beginning, she was demonstrating the power and status of the mistress of the house.

Chen An found this scene amusing, slapped Jiang Lai's bottom to tell her not to be so naughty, and then said to Lin Luxi, "Don't be afraid of her, just sit on the bed if you're tired."

"Not tired, not tired."

Lin Luxi quickly waved her hand.

Although the bed is very big.

But she wasn't familiar with Chen An.

It's so shameful to sleep in someone else's bed...

Lin Luxi's thoughts even drifted to how she would sleep tonight.

Am I supposed to sleep standing up?

"Knock knock knock!"

At this time.

There was a knock on the door.