PFC Chapter 100 Brother, he's really out of stock!
Chapter 100 Brother, he's really out of stock!
Upon hearing his question, Ling Huiyao nearly exploded. He had been longing for that new gaming pod, and the fact that he couldn't play it due to his injury was already distressing enough.
But who knew that after he was discharged from the hospital, the game pod still hadn't arrived. He slowly realized that Qi Min was probably just lying to him and had no intention of sending it to him at all.
"Brother! You've misunderstood me. It really is out of stock."
Qi Min raised an eyebrow slightly on the other end of the phone. Ling Huiyao's words were exactly the reason he had thought of: out of stock!
"Are you kidding me? Such a big store, how could it be out of stock?!"
Besides, this is the main planet. Even if you're going to make up an excuse, could you at least come up with something plausible?
Do you really think I'd believe such an absurd reason? Do I look that stupid?!
When Ling Huiyao heard Qi Min actually agree with him and say that the game pod hadn't arrived because of a shortage, he was both amused and annoyed.
On very remote planets, shortages might indeed occur due to the distance of interstellar transport. But this is a major planet, and interstellar transport routes are incredibly convenient.
Even if the store was out of stock a second ago, new stock would be replenished within a day at most. There was no shortage of stock as Qi Min described.
Besides, so much time has passed and it still hasn't arrived. What other reason could there be besides Qi Min lying to him from the very beginning?
Now that he'd been exposed, she was still lying to him, and with such an absurd reason at that. It was as if she was treating him like a fool. How could Ling Huiyao not be furious?
"I'm not lying to you, just look!"
After Qi Min finished speaking, he sent two pictures and a message to Ling Huiyao to prove that what he said was true.
Ling Huiyao, half-believing and half-doubting, clicked on the picture and message. Upon seeing the content, his eyes widened slightly.
Upon closer inspection, he noticed the date and time on the document and realized that the information had been sent to Qi Min by the store before his discharge from the hospital.
"See? I didn't lie to you. If you don't believe me, I still have the store's phone number. You can call and confirm it yourself!"
After Qi Min finished speaking, he hung up the phone and sent another number. Ling Huiyao hesitated for a few seconds before dialing the number.
This is really too outrageous. A shortage of goods, in interstellar space with its advanced transportation and convenient flight...
Ling Huiyao found it hard to believe that such a strange thing could happen.
"Hello! This is Xingchen Games Store. How can I help you with this service?"
A gentle voice came from the other end of the phone, asking Ling Huiyao kindly.
After Ling Huiyao explained his problem to him, he received the answer that he needed to check, and after waiting for a while, he heard him speak again.
"It's like this, Your Excellency. Due to the rampant interstellar piracy in the past, and the recent disappearance of too many male insects, some large cargo holds have been shut down."
The gaming pod you mentioned is indeed currently out of stock. I hope you understand. Otherwise, I can recommend a few other gaming pods to you.
Although its features aren't as complete as this game pod, the gaming experience based on user feedback is still very good. Would you like to…?
Zhou Chen looked at the phone that had been hung up and handed the paper back to He Cheng.
After listening calmly to the whole thing, Qi Min waited a few seconds before dialing Ling Huiyao's number again.
"Beep..." Ling Huiyao answered the phone after only two seconds of ringing.
"Bro! Did you ask? I didn't lie to you, it really is out of stock."
Qi Min's eyes were calm, but his voice was somewhat exaggerated as he spoke to Ling Huiyao, causing He Cheng, who was seeing this side of him for the second time, to show a surprised expression once again.
Zhou Chen looked at He Cheng and pursed his lips slightly, trying hard to suppress the smile in his heart. When he first saw Qi Min like this, he was just as surprised as He Cheng.
Zhou Chen had previously watched the brief video that circulated online after the trial, and he felt that Qi Min had once again broadened his worldview.
Who would have thought that this was a superior male insect, yet he could put on such a show? In the private room, he was ruthless yet calm towards the other male insects, but during the trial, he was weak and innocent.
If Zhou Chen hadn't seen Qi Min's true self, he might have actually been deceived by his innocent facade at the time, seeing Qi Min's sincere tone and calm expression as he spoke to the male insect on the phone.
Zhou Chen was full of admiration. If he encountered such a male insect, not to mention He Cheng, even he himself might have been fooled. Qi Min was really too good at acting.
After the trial ended, He Cheng overcame the adverse effects of the medication and reapplied to return to the military. However, he no longer held his previous position and could only take on some less important roles.
Because he had been using the medication for too long, he was unable to return to the hospital, but the good thing was that...
Zhou Chen didn't have a powerful patron, and his previous property and house were still intact. He also received compensation money, so he wasn't worried about making a living for the time being.
Because He Cheng had nowhere to live, he stayed at his place and transferred all the compensation he received to him in one lump sum, saying it was for rent and living expenses.
Seeing his honest and sincere appearance, Zhou Chen did not refuse and gladly accepted it. Not long after, Qi Min, who had been out of contact, suddenly contacted them, saying that he had something he wanted them to help with.
And now, Zhou Chen is somewhat excited about Qi Min's plan. Although He Cheng is also a little worried, after experiencing that accident, he has no good feelings towards male insects except for Qi Min, so he does not resist joining.
"Okay, it's settled then! I'll pick you up from your house tomorrow morning!"
A satisfied smile finally appeared on Qi Min's calm face. After agreeing on a specific time, he hung up the phone and raised an eyebrow in confusion as he looked at the two people still watching him.
"It's nothing. Shall we go back now and wait for your news?"
Zhou Chen first withdrew his gaze, stood up to confirm with Qi Min, and after seeing him nod, he pulled He Cheng, who had come to his senses, and left the temporary rest room.
Qi Min packed his things and left. Ling Yi was still working overtime. He said he was very busy these past two days and might not be able to come back, but he was willing to help if needed.
After Qi Min sent him the progress of the matter and made some arrangements for the follow-up, including things that might require Ling Yi's cooperation, he bought some food and went home.
The following afternoon, the president of the male insect association suddenly burst into the police department building with a look of panic on his face.
"Quick! Something's happened to my male! He...he's missing! Send the females to find him right away!"
Ling Zhenhao, panting heavily, urged the female insects from the Public Security Department on, his voice unsteady, his eyes filled with fear and panic.