Since The Red Moon Appeared Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Business as Usual

Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“I thought you were just trying to get by in the company, but I didn’t think you would dare to shoot.”
In the silence, the middle-aged woman pointed by Lu Xin’s gun did not try to escape. Instead, she slowly pushed others away and walked into the crowd. She faced Lu Xin’s gun without showing any fear on her face and said with a cold gaze, “We also have guns. However, we didn’t prepare it beforehand, so we lost to you. Never mind, we will admit defeat and let you off today…
“If the Security Office catches you later, that has nothing to do with us!
“If the Security Office doesn’t catch you, then we will see you again!”
“…”
The Security Office checked guns in the High Wall City strictly. They could only keep very few guns in the city.
Companies like theirs that needed to travel outside the city usually had their own supplies in a secret location out of the city. Not only guns but perhaps even a small arsenal. However, under the strict confinement of the High Wall City patrol, as long as they entered the city, it would be impossible for them to bring too many weapons and guns in. Otherwise, they would be severely punished.
Of course, under such high pressure, they still had a way to smuggle one or two guns in for self-defense. However, such weapons couldn’t be brought in in advance. Without any preparation, they were being questioned with Lu Xin’s gun. Therefore, they lost this round.
The woman’s thoughts were undoubtedly very lively, and her words didn’t have any loopholes. Based on common sense, if Lu Xin shot her, the Security Office would definitely take charge. Perhaps he would be sent into jail afterward or sent to the countryside outside the city. However, she had stated clearly, if the Security Office did not catch Lu Xin, they would take revenge with their own methods, based on the gang rules.
Princess Xiao Qing and Lv Cheng’s legs turned into jelly, and their faces turned extremely pale.
When they saw Lu Xin take out his gun, they felt despair.
People who grew up in the High Wall City always felt that guns were something very distant.
After hearing what the female manager said, the gangsters let go of Lv Cheng and Princess Xiao Qing and made a way for them.
However, they looked at Lu Xin with cold gazes, as though they were looking at a dead person.
However, Lu Xin didn’t have the intention to turn back. He said, “I won’t leave, we’re not done with our business here.”
The woman was stunned. “You’re still trying to talk about business here?”
“Yes!”
Lu Xin nodded and said, “However, we have to discuss the price. We can’t fix the price based on your demand.”
After a slight pause, he added, “We have to be fair.”
The woman’s expression became very complicated.
The surrounding people also looked at him with complicated expressions.
“I have pointed a gun at many businessmen before, I have also discussed business with others while hanging someone above a pond full of crazy people. However, this is the first time someone pointed a gun at me and asked me about business…”
At this moment, in another office at the back, a man staggered out. He was tall, his face was full of scruff, a cigarette hung in his mouth, and he wore a dirty but sturdy camouflage uniform, as well as a red beret. He didn’t look like the Qinggang City patrol army, but nobody knew where he was from.
When the people saw him, they subconsciously lowered their heads.
Even the woman who had the gun pointed at her shouted, “Boss, this man…”
The man waved his hand and said to Lu Xin, “Put the gun down. You’re at an advantage, we won’t deal with you today.”
“Oh.”
Lu Xin put down his gun and placed it in his bag.
Princess Xiao Qing and Lv Cheng’s eyes widened in confusion.
“We will deal with business as usual. Go ahead and discuss it!”
The man nodded at the woman and said to Lu Xin, “Brother, come with me.”
The development of events was unexpected. Everyone couldn’t understand what just happened.
Lv Cheng and Princess Xiao Qing were soon pushed into the office. Lu Xin also followed the man into his bungalow. The house was renovated pretty well, with a wooden floor, chandeliers, a large sofa on the left, and a glass coffee table in front of the sofa. There was a plate of dumplings, a few steamed buns, and a plate of red pickled peppers.
The man sat down and began to eat. He ate very strangely, chewing extremely slowly but non-stop. He exuded a sense of greed. Although the food wasn’t particularly good, he ate it seriously.
Lu Xin didn’t answer him immediately. He looked at the table full of food and a few empty plates at the side with food remnants. It seemed that he just ate some food, how much did he eat exactly?
…
“After staying in the wilderness for a long time, I felt that I could never eat enough when after I entered the city.”
Qin Ran took a bite of the steamed bun, placed a dumpling into his mouth, and squinted at Lu Xin. “Do you want some too?”
Lu Xin shook his head and said, “I’m not hungry.”
He could understand Qin Ran’s special hobby.
The life inside and outside of the High Wall City was completely different. The High Wall City, especially Qinggang City, was one of the first places to solve the problem of food shortage. Some of the reconstruction of agricultural technology was related to the mysterious wildlife species. In the High Wall City, there was a certain livestock industry, vast farms, and even part of the mechanized operations. However, outside the city, that was beyond one’s imagination.
Many organizations were also facing food shortages outside the city. Hunger was the norm for people in the wilderness.
And the only way they could satisfy their hunger was by giving up their arms in the wilderness and entering the High Wall City.
However, although the items in Qinggang City were rather rich and they could buy rice, oil, salt, and even meat with money, this was limited to High Wall City. If one wanted to buy food in the city and bring it out to share, there were strict regulations against it.
There were two serious crimes in the High Wall City:
First, importing arms.
Second, exporting food.
…
“I have been used to the struggles in the wilderness. That’s why I’m extremely particular about getting enough food, sleeping well, and having sex without worrying that the woman would throw a grenade at me. In the High Wall City, I avoid creating trouble. Everyone follows the rules. We make compromises so that we can live a safe and peaceful life, right?”
Qin Ran paused for a bit. He continued eating and only looked up at Lu Xin after a while.
“So, brother, why did you come and look for me?”
His eyes gave off a lazy but dangerous aura. Seeming to have read Lu Xin’s mind, he said coldly, “I have seen many people dealing with business armed. However, you have definitely not left the city, so speak the truth.
“Who sent you over, and what’s your intention?”
“…”
Lu Xin examined him and compared it to his information before saying, “You’re Qin Ran?”
The man looked at him and did not answer directly. He smirked. “You’re here to kill me?”
He was holding onto the chopsticks, but his other hand had begun reaching for the bottom of the wooden coffee table.
“No.”
Lu Xin shook his head and said, “I’m here to ask you, did you encounter anything strange?”
Qin Ran’s expression immediately changed when he heard that. He said in a low voice, seemingly frightened, “Is this a scheme?”
When he said that, he suddenly lifted his hand from under the table holding a gun.