Just as Li Yi’an was excited about earning his first pot of gold, suddenly, he froze motionless.
He was frightened—a light screen appeared out of thin air before him.
Through the light screen that only he could see, the London street scene was clearly visible, but everything seemed to have stopped.
The moving double-decker bus stopped in the middle of the road, pedestrians stood perfectly still like wax figures, and even the smoke he had just exhaled hovered motionless in mid-air.
A string of text emerged on the translucent light screen.
[Completed the first transaction.
Activate the learning skill ‘Business’.
Do you wish to learn?]
It’s actually a system?
It wasn’t a shock, but a pleasant surprise.
Is this the golden finger for time-travelers?
I knew it, time-travel definitely comes with perks.
What is the “Business” skill?
Is there any need to hesitate?
If not now, then when?
“Learn.”
Noticing that Li Yi’an hurriedly chose to learn, instantly, some simple business knowledge flooded into his mind.
It really is a system!
At this time, another string of text flashed on the light screen.
[First transaction completed.
Sold 12 Camel cigarettes and 1 Zippo lighter.
Current black market price: 4.5 pounds.
Premium: 120 pence.
Rewarded 2 experience points!
Current experience points: 7.]
There are actually rewards!
“In this transaction, taking advantage of the buyer’s urgent psychology to raise the price allows the activation of storage space.
Do you wish to activate?”
There’s actually storage space?
Of course, it must be activated.
After activation, a house-like symbol appeared in the upper right corner of the light screen.
He tried to use it on his backpack.
Sure enough, accompanied by a white light, the heavy backpack on his back disappeared, and a red dot appeared on the warehouse symbol on the light screen.
His shoulders were finally liberated.
Could this be any more wonderful?
What other functions does this system have?
However, now wasn’t the time to study the system.
After exiting the system, Li Yi’an, who was already so hungry that his chest was touching his back, walked straight towards a nearby restaurant.
He was a rich man now, so he had to have a steak at the very least!
…
A moment later, Li Yi’an, who hadn’t even eaten a cow’s hair, stood blankly by the side of the road, completely dumbfounded.
“Sir, could you please provide your food ration book?”
What the hell is this?
“Motherfucker, it’s food stamps!
Where would I get food stamps!”
Looking up at the barrage balloons floating in the sky, the lingering smell of gunpowder in the air reminded him—it is wartime now, and many things are completely different from usual.
Otherwise, why could those few cigarettes sell for such a high price?
“Damn it, no wonder people are willing to pay a high price for cigarettes.
Without cigarette coupons, you can’t buy them even with money…”
Actually, even with cigarette coupons, he definitely couldn’t buy Camels and a Zippo.
After all, Britain’s foreign exchange had been spent long ago, and nine times out of ten, the Camel cigarettes and Zippo lighters on the market were obtained by British women sleeping with American GIs.
Obviously, Li Yi’an, who didn’t understand the market conditions, had no idea at all that in current Britain…
banknotes had long stopped being useful; what was useful were supplies.
Experiencing the shock of the era, Li Yi’an, although having money, had no other choice but to continue trudging down the street with an empty stomach.
During this time, he even specifically checked his backpack.
Looking at a bag full of feminine products, he casually picked up a small sample bottle of perfume from a box, his face full of frustration.
In an era of war and chaos, who wants a thing like perfume!
At this moment, a brunette woman walked toward him.
What attracted him was not the spectacular sight of a slender branch hanging with large fruits.
Instead, it was the paper bag she held against her generous chest.
Half a loaf of bread was exposed in the paper bag.
Whether the bread was delicious or not didn’t matter to Li Yi’an.
His desire-filled gaze locked onto the bread.
Drooling, hands seemed to stretch out from his stomach, wishing he could just stuff the bread directly into his belly.
Having not had a drop of water for a whole day, he was truly thirsty and hungry.
The woman wearing a red and blue floral dress felt the desire in the man’s eyes, but she didn’t avoid it, nor did she feel shy.
Instead, she boldly met the man’s gaze and looked him up and down.
Although he was an Asian, he was indeed young and handsome.
The gaze full of desire made the corners of the woman’s lips rise slightly, and her pretty eyebrows seemed to twitch gently.
The two looked into each other’s eyes, moving slowly.
Just like that, the two brushed past each other.
The moment they were about to pass, Li Yi’an, staring at the bread, couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
In the wheat aroma of the bread, there was a faint…
peculiar smell.
Suddenly, Li Yi’an’s gaze became clear, and he proactively said:
“Hello, Miss.”
The sudden voice from behind made Stanna’s heart tremble subconsciously, but she immediately turned her head, responding with her sweetest smile.
“Sir, is there something I can help you with?”
Although she tried her best to remain calm, she couldn’t help feeling a little constrained inside.
This wasn’t the first time she had faced a man trying to strike up a conversation, but past experiences had not been satisfactory.
Those men, yes, they were mostly bald old men; this was the sorrow of the era.
The young men were mostly in the army or in the grave.
However, this man, he was very young, and his eyes and posture were full of youthful vigor and vitality.
More importantly, he wore that charming smile on his face.
In an instant, Stanna’s heart pounded like a little deer.
“Miss, do you need perfume?”
What?
She widened her eyes slightly, emotions surging like an overturning sea deep in her heart.
He, what did he mean?
He stopped her, just for this?
“The thing is, I have some perfume here.”
He held up the small bottle in his hand and continued:
“I think you might like it.”
Stanna frowned slightly.
This sample bottle of perfume was obviously not an ordinary item.
In this era, the supply of perfume had long dried up.
Since Prime Minister Churchill ordered the cessation of all cosmetics production three years ago, the existence of perfume had become extremely rare and expensive.
“It’s Madam!”
Stanna, somewhat displeased, flashed the ring on her finger.
It turned out to be a fake perfume salesman.
Thinking it was just a mistake in address, Li Yi’an quickly corrected himself:
“I’m sorry, Madam.”
With mixed feelings, she straightened up slightly.
The wedding ring on her finger flashed a faint light in the setting sun.
“No, I don’t need…
these fakes.”
“Fake?
How could it be?”
Although the tomboy had never sold authentic goods, they wouldn’t look fake at a glance, right?
Li Yi’an picked up the perfume and gave it a light spray.
Instantly, the surroundings were filled with a faint floral and fruity fragrance.
Stanna was momentarily speechless, completely stunned by the sudden aroma.
She took a deep breath, as if she could clearly feel the fresh fruity scent and the soft breath of flowers.
This was definitely not something that cheap fakes could imitate.
Sniffing the unique fragrance filling the air, she softly repeated “Pink Encounter” in her mouth.
In her heart, she recalled the man’s desire-filled eyes, which were as passionate as this fragrance.
“This perfume does smell very good, but…”
Stanna bit her lip lightly, her beautiful eyes full of struggle and helplessness.
She felt that unique fragrance, but her heart was full of mixed feelings.
“But I only have a few pounds left…”
Stanna sighed.
This perfume was definitely very expensive, and she simply couldn’t afford it right now.
Li Yi’an looked at her complex expression and understood.
He smiled gently and said:
“Madam, I don’t take money.”
Stanna froze for a moment, only then noticing the desire flashing in the man’s eyes.
So his true purpose was this…
Men!
In the end, they are all the same.
Just as Stanna’s thoughts were complicated, the man’s voice came over again.
“Madam, can I exchange some food with you?”
(END CHAPTER)