“Hey, Xiao Qi, what’s going on? What’s in that package? Why are you standing there like that?”
The boss, standing next to him, walked over and stretched his head to look inside. Then, he froze too.
The other two, seeing that they hadn’t moved, also leaned in to take a look. When they saw what was inside, they too were stunned.
The four of them stood motionless like statues.
Finally, it was the third one who spoke. He rubbed his eyes.
“I can’t be seeing this wrong, can I? What’s inside? How can it look so unreal?”
“It shouldn’t be wrong. This stuff is posted online all the time. If you go on the Star Network, you’ll see it.”
“Xiao Qi, I didn’t know you were a rich second generation. No, wait, even rich second generations can’t get this much, right?”
Xiao Qi was teased. In fact, they had lived together for more than two years, and their family situations were more or less clear to each other. But this package was truly shocking.
“Stop it. You guys know how my family is. And this was sent by Uncle Gan. I don’t even know what’s going on, let me ask my mom.”
With that, Xiao Qi pulled up his mom’s contact information and called her with his smart brain.
“Hello, Mom, it’s me. I want to ask you something.”
“You brat, either you don’t contact me, or when you do, it’s always because you need something. What’s up?”
“Mom, you mentioned the package Uncle Gan sent me. Did you send it?”
“How could I forget? I told you this morning, didn’t I?”
“So, do you know what’s inside?”
“What’s inside? Isn’t it just some special products from other planets? Uncle Gan has always sent these kinds of things, hasn’t he?”
“But, Mom, this time is different. Do you know how hard it is to buy this stuff? How expensive it is?”
“How expensive? How hard is it to buy?” The voice on the other end was still so nonchalant.
“Mom (dragging out the word), do you have any idea how popular these things are online? So many people have been waiting for days but still can’t get them.”
He spoke with a sense of frustration, all stemming from his own experience. So when he saw this big box, it wasn’t just a surprise but also a bit of anxiety and unease.
Seeing that his mom still wasn’t concerned, Xiao Qi was about to say more but was interrupted.
“Alright, you silly boy, can’t you tell I’m just messing with you? I know exactly what’s in that package. Uncle Gan sent two sets—one for us and one for you. Since we live closer, we already got ours. And you really think your mom is an old-fashioned person who doesn’t know about the Star Network? I’ve known about this for a while.”
“Anyway, you don’t need to worry about the value of these things. Uncle Gan’s new job is with a really good company with great salary and benefits. It’s called ‘All Things Born Interstellar Ecological Company’ or something. These products are made by their company. They’re part of the employee benefits. They buy them in bulk at a lower price.”
“Uncle Gan is a good guy. He always remembers how your dad helped him. He specially bought these through the company’s internal channels, knowing that your dad and I are getting older and our mental strength isn’t what it used to be, and you’re still in school, which also takes up a lot of mental energy. So, he sent quite a few to help us out. I have to say, they really work. After using them, both your dad and I feel a lot better mentally. Anyway, that’s all for now, I have other things to do, so I’ll hang up.”
With that, Xiao Qi’s smart brain screen went black, followed by the sound of a “beep beep beep” hang-up tone, indicating how decisively she had ended the call.
However, with his mom’s explanation, Xiao Qi now had a good understanding of what was going on.
Basically, Uncle Gan’s new job was with the mysterious company that produced products from the Lin family shop. Their company offered employee benefits, so they could buy the products in large quantities at a cheaper price.
Xiao Qi felt like he had struck it rich. He never imagined that the problem that had troubled him for so long would be solved so easily and so neatly.
He was really glad his dad hadn’t listened to him.
When Uncle Gan was considering changing jobs, he had asked his dad for advice. Xiao Qi overheard and had arrogantly tried to persuade him that a backward planet like Poyang Star couldn’t have any good jobs, and the recruitment ads were all vague. He even thought it might be a scam.
But his dad was cautious and didn’t listen to Xiao Qi’s one-sided opinion. Instead, he encouraged Uncle Gan not to care what others thought about Poyang Star and to dig deeper into the situation before making a decision.
In the end, he found some information from a distant relative working in the government, and successfully landed the job. Without that, there wouldn’t be these benefits now.
As Xiao Qi was reflecting on this, the other three in the dormitory couldn’t hold back anymore.
“Xiao Qi, what’s going on? What did your mom say?”
Seeing the curious expressions of the three, even the usually calm top student, the fourth one, was eager to know.
“It’s nothing. I asked my mom, and she said Uncle Gan got a job at All Things Born Interstellar Ecological Company, which is owned by Lin family’s shop. This is part of their employee benefits. They can buy as much as they want, and it’s cheaper than online prices.”
“Wow, this benefit is just too good.”
“Not to mention, how much is this box worth? And it’s not something you can just buy with money, right?”
“Alright, let’s not talk about that for now. Today, I’ll treat everyone to try out products from Linjia Shop. We’ve only tried them virtually online, but we’ve never tasted the real thing.”
“Yeah, I’ve been curious about that too. Are Linjia Shop’s products really that amazing? Or are those guys next door just boasting?”
“But this is way too precious, right? Xiao Qi, just cut a little for us to taste. No need to share all of it with us.”
“Yeah, we know how hard it is to get. Those guys next door are just showing off because they got a little bit.”
At first, the brothers were still excited, but then they realized how rare these items were. They figured it was fine for Xiao Qi to let them taste a little, but they didn’t want to take advantage of him.
“What’s with you guys? We’re brothers, stop being so polite. Sure, it’s hard to buy outside, but you all know my Uncle Gan works in this company, and I get it through the employee channel, so it’s not that difficult. Besides, we’ve known each other for so long, you know what kind of person I am. Stop being so polite.”
Saying this, he took out the sliced watermelon from the delivery box and handed a slice to each of them.
“Alright, everyone, try it and see if it really lives up to the hype.”
The other three exchanged glances, knowing his personality. They figured they’d make it up to him later, so they stopped being polite.
They all sat at their seats, tasting the real watermelon that they had only seen in livestreams before.
The watermelon had a green, patterned rind, red flesh, and black seeds. It was freshly taken out of the preservation box and still had a slight chill to it.
Taking a bite, the sweet and fresh juice flowed from the flesh, sliding down their throats and into their stomachs.
The refreshing coolness exploded in their mouths, spreading to their chests, and they instantly felt incredibly refreshed, as if all the fatigue from class had disappeared.
It wasn’t just their bodies that felt this way; their minds also felt as if they had been washed clean, pure and comfortable.
They finally understood why those streamers immediately became so absorbed in eating—it was because such deliciousness couldn’t wait another moment.
The 506 dormitory suddenly became quiet, only the sound of people eating watermelon could be heard.
Since they were so focused on eating, they ate quickly. In no time, a slice of watermelon was gone, and no one was holding back anymore. They stopped worrying about not taking advantage of Xiao Qi and began eating faster, fighting for more.
All you could see were four hands reaching toward the table. Soon, the big watermelon was completely gone.
The eldest, with the biggest mouth, ate the fastest. When he reached out to grab more, he found the watermelon was already finished.
He looked around at the others, but no one was looking at him, they were all still eating watermelon. He could only swallow and hold back his hunger.
Eventually, the other three finished, sitting with expressions of satisfaction.
“I’ve never eaten anything so delicious. This is even better than what we tasted online.”
“Old two, no need to say anything, from now on, you’re my dad. No other thoughts, just bring me along whenever there’s food.”
“I just want to say that Uncle Gan is really lucky, having you as a roommate is truly a blessing.”
“Xiao Qi, ah, no, I mean, Dad, you’re my god!”
When faced with the temptation of such delicious food, none of the 506 guys could resist. Those who had been hesitant about taking advantage of Xiao Qi were now shamelessly rolling on the floor for more, turning into experts in flattery.
“Alright, enough with the flattery. Don’t worry, as long as one brother gets a bite, the others will too.”
Xiao Qi said firmly. The three didn’t say anything, but when they looked up, they found the three of them were looking at him with teary eyes, filled with emotion.
Xiao Qi: …
Seriously, is it really that dramatic? It’s just some food.
But to the other three, it really was that important.
After a while, they finally calmed down.
Xiao Qi began sorting the other items from the delivery box, counting how many there were.
As he sorted, the other three watched eagerly, their eyes burning with anticipation. At first, it felt a little strange, but soon Xiao Qi calmly continued unpacking. It was impressive how adaptable people can be.
In the end, Xiao Qi counted the items: there were three watermelons, one of which they had just eaten, leaving two in the box. There were ten potatoes, and sixteen tomatoes in two colors—eight red and eight yellow.
He placed them on the table, forming a small pile. No wonder the delivery box had been so heavy; just the three large watermelons had taken up a lot of space.
Xiao Qi gave each of them four tomatoes, which was just enough. He didn’t divide the watermelon and potatoes for now, leaving them in the preservation box.
The reason was that tomatoes could be eaten directly, but watermelon needed to be sliced, and potatoes had to be cooked before eating, so it was more convenient to leave them in the box and take them out as needed.
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translation works:
ARTTEDSBGT (After Rebirth The True Eldest Daughter Starts Brewing Green Tea):
main story – completed translating
extras/side stories – i still dont have money and account to access this
ATISIUP:
ongoing
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