Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 214 - 107: Fortune Acquired, Omens of Change!

Chapter 214: Chapter 107: Fortune Acquired, Omens of Change!

"Sir..."

Seeing Cheng Ye approaching, Jin Dafei quickly straightened up.

Being discovered at the first moment, he felt both angry and anxious inside, thinking there must have been a slip-up in some part, maybe the rope ball wasn’t tied tightly, or the guide rope showed a flaw.

But when She followed Cheng Ye’s method, opening each of the remaining rope balls, his resentment dissipated instantly.

Now he had no surplus thoughts at all.

This young inspector really had skills, wasn’t relying on luck, clearly knew how to locate the guide rope.

In this situation, no matter how well hidden it was, it was useless; same result with other caravans.

Thinking this way, Jin Dafei instead felt relieved.

The rain had made him rush over in the morning, afraid that the checkpoint of Happiness City would be closed again for a few days, but he happened to arrive under the hands of this young inspector.

It’s fate; skill isn’t as good as others, just accept the loss!

"Those dried salted fish, when you take them inside, what’s the usual selling price?"

"Dried fish?"

Jin Dafei was startled, obviously not expecting Cheng Ye to ask this suddenly, then honestly replied, "Last time we came to Happiness City was two years ago, and the Inner City’s manager collected it at 1 ton for 240 points."

About 14 tons on the truck, at that price would be 3360 points.

The price per ton wasn’t expensive, but this thing definitely wouldn’t circulate in the Buffer Zone.

It’s not the scarcity but the inequity that people suffer; residents in the Buffer Zone drinking nutrient paste have no issues.

If dried salted fish were to circulate in the market, and old residents got a taste, a desire for food would be unavoidable, and various conflicts would arise.

But the Inner City has no such worry, can change residents’ taste while using it as benefits to showcase Inner City’s superiority, thereby winning people’s hearts.

"How about selling me two tons personally?"

Cheng Ye paused, with a plain tone, "I’m not asking for a freebie, I’m buying it at 120 points per ton."

"120 points?"

Jin Dafei was taken aback, suddenly raised his head, the suppressed anger surged again.

When did Happiness City start to bully people like this?

They already discovered so many things, why still exploit the caravan?

However, as soon as the anger emerged, Cheng Ye’s next words pinned him down.

"I heard that the swordfish’s mouth, if you press behind the fish head, you can open it and reach inside." Cheng Ye squeezed out a slight smile, "Captain Jin, I wonder if this information is correct?"

"Uh..."

Jin Dafei opened his mouth, not sure how to respond.

Turns out, not only the steel crystal powder in the sea tendon rope, even the mutated crystal hidden in the fish’s belly, was seen through by this young inspector?

Looking at Cheng Ye’s still youthful face, the anger instantly transformed into a penetrating sense of helplessness.

"Sir’s information is correct, the fish mouth can indeed be opened that way."

"So..."

"I’ll decide, gift two tons to Sir!"

"No, buying means buying; we inspectors can’t take items from caravans."

Cheng Ye reached out and patted Jin Dafei’s shoulder.

Dealing with smart people makes things easier.

Initially, Cheng Ye considered buying two tons at 240 points, but that would be too pretentious.

In the Wasteland World, no one would think he’s noble for following such a rule; instead, if they knew the situation, they might call him a fool behind his back.

Just like this, acquiring at half the price, doesn’t break the rule, yet clearly gains an advantage.

Anyone who knows would praise his ingenuity.

As for why not reveal the mutated crystal in the dried salted fish, the inspector manual has clear guidance.

Leave room when doing things, for future encounters.

Cheng Ye liked this saying back then, and seeing Jin Dafei’s behavior now confirmed it.

Steel crystal powder lost 500, mutated crystal recovered 400, plus the fish 240, total lost 340 points.

But if fully discovered, it would be a 700 loss, a difference enough to exchange for 18 guard rifles.

"Thank you, Sir. If you visit Red Mountain Shelter City in the future, please inform Dafei; I will be sure to be a good host."

Jin Dafei figured it out, squeezing some smiles on his face.

After tugging back and forth, he found himself owing the young inspector a favor.

What can be said, this is the wisdom of inspectors, also the depth of Super Shelter City.

Too many senior inspectors from mid-small shelter cities can’t comprehend this even by middle age.

Either they strictly adhere to rules and fairness, forcing caravans to avoid them, or greedily insatiable, ending up trapping themselves.

Someone who manages it just right like Cheng Ye is truly rare, only found in Super Shelter City.

"Go and disinfect now; recently the city isn’t peaceful, your caravan should be careful."

"Rest assured, Sir, we’re aware of the infection tide, but Happiness City... won’t be defeated by a small infection tide."

Watching the truck slowly move towards the disinfection area, Jin Dafei leaned on the window, nodded respectfully to Cheng Ye with more genuine admiration than before.

Waiting until the isolation gate closed, Cheng Ye finally let out a long breath, took out his Defense Communication to check the time.

Unconsciously, it was already 11:30.

Inspecting a convoy took directly two and a half hours, making everyone sweat profusely, clothes soaked with large sweat stains.

Fortunately, the yield was impressive, just the confiscation cut from steel crystal powder and crystal powder was enough to earn everyone a small merit.

Especially She, when walking over after tallying the bills, her gaze no longer contained just respect, but an extra layer of admiration, also a bit of awe.

"Sir, here’s the inventory."