Study Monster Cultivation System

Zhang Xiaoke leaned over, a bit annoyed, "Hey, are you stupid?" "Huh?" "Who asks for prices like that? You look like a sucker, ready to be gouged." Zhang Xiaoke sat back in her seat, blinking and waving her hand, "You, with your lousy bargaining skills, just don't speak. Leave it to me. What's your budget cap?" "Three thousand." "Whoa." Zhang Xiaoke felt a bit excited inside. This guy, doesn't even buy clothes. But when it comes to spending on whims, he's pretty generous. Doesn't spend a cent if he doesn't like something. But if he likes something, he'll spend no matter what. This contrasting cuteness is getting stronger. Lin Yujing was trembling at a nearby table, finding it hard to swallow her cake. Before long, the lady put down her phone and sat back down. "I talked to the boss for a long time. This one's minimum is 5500, just for Jingjing's sake." The price was too exorbitant. Li Zheng couldn't accept it. He had no choice but to stay silent. Shut up, let Zhang Xiaoke handle it. Zhang Xiaoke really was quite steady, pausing for a moment before slowly saying, "Auntie, this price is clearly beyond the affordability of us middle school students, right?" The lady glanced at her, her eyes slightly narrowing. This guy was clearly a fool. But this girl, didn't even need to speak. One glance and you could tell she was sharp. The lady cleared her throat. "No choice, this one's in excellent condition. The cattery initially listed it for 8000." The lady said nonchalantly, "Or you could look at others? There are some for over 4000." Zhang Xiaoke slowly sipped her coffee, set down her cup, and asked, "So, only the unsold ones from the cattery end up here, right?" The lady chuckled, "Of course not. The cat café always keeps a few good-looking ones to attract business." "No problem, Auntie. Let's look at it from another angle." Zhang Xiaoke pointed to Li Zheng, "Don't be fooled by his daft look. He's quite famous at school. Just posting a WeChat moment with the address could influence many students, not to mention me." "..." The lady looked at the two of them. This fool being famous was pure nonsense. But this girl being famous, that was certain. But even so, thinking you could lower the price through publicity? Do you think this is my first day running the shop? "That's unnecessary, people at Lake Ying Middle School all know about our place." The lady covered her mouth, laughing, "I get your point, but 5500 is really the boss's price. Tell you what, I'll personally deduct 500, how about 5000? I'll talk to the boss later." "Really appreciate it, but honestly, still can't afford it." Zhang Xiaoke sighed and took out her phone, "No choice, Auntie's tried her best. I've heard that 58 Group and Ganji have many individuals selling cats. How about we check those?" "Oh." Li Zheng then took out his phone and started searching dumbly. From his perspective. The entire conversation they just had was genuine communication. So, he was sincerely searching. The lady seemed shocked by the sincerity of his act and hurriedly said, "Cats sold by individuals aren't good, no vaccinations or pedigree certificates. If something happens, there's nowhere to reason." "Huh." Li Zheng, staring at his phone, was startled, "This one looks similar, only 1300." Not only that, but he also earnestly handed the phone to the lady, "Can you check its quality?" "This one... seems okay..." The lady was in a dilemma. This fool didn't seem to be acting. He was likely ready to place an order. "Alright, don't embarrass Auntie." Zhang Xiaoke waved with a smile, "Thanks for the cake. We'll help spread the word~" The lady saw Li Zheng taking out his bank card and entering his information, struggled a bit, and finally said, "Then quote your price, I'll ask the boss again." "2000." Zhang Xiaoke confidently raised her hand, "Consider it buying insurance. If something happens to the cat, we can ask for help." "Two thousand is too low, really won't work." The lady seemed to have heard an absurd thing, "When the cattery was selling, someone offered 4800, and we didn't sell," "At least ask, please~" Zhang Xiaoke coyly pleaded. "I can ask, but 2000 is really out of the question. Better to use it to attract customers." The lady kept shaking her head and walked back to the window with her phone again. Seeing the lady walk away, Zhang Xiaoke quickly leaned over with a mischievous smile, "There's hope. Be honest, what do you think of it compared to the 1300 one in the picture?" "This one is better." Li Zheng nodded at the kitten on the windowsill, "More importantly, I petted it myself, feels reliable." Indeed, switching to another cat, no matter how similar it looks, there would inevitably be differences in fur texture, personality, and pride, affecting relaxation time. Li Zheng and Zhang Xiaoke were deep in discussion, not noticing Lin Yujing beside them, her face growing tenser as she eavesdropped. Before long, the lady boss sighed and sat back in her seat. "Two thousand is impossible, 3800, that's the lowest." "Hmm, seems you really tried hard to talk to the boss. Thanks a lot." Zhang Xiaoke said unhurriedly, "Honestly, he only has 2000 yuan. I just asked my parents for money, could lend him five hundred. 2500 is all we've got." "You can use a credit card." The lady boss nodded. "But he can only use 2000 more on the card. Can't use parents' cards recklessly either." Zhang Xiaoke clasped her hands together, "2500, can you please ask again?" "Kid, you're making things difficult for me..." The lady boss looked at the kitten with a troubled expression, "Jingjing, it's Jingjing who raised it. It's the best cat we've got here." "Umm..." Lin Yujing painfully bowed her head. "Wait... are you saying..." Zhang Xiaoke stared at the British Shorthair, swallowing, "This cat's name is Jingjing?" "Yes, we're used to calling it that. You can rename it if you want." Whoosh! Suddenly, the sound of a hand being raised cut through the air. Only Li Zheng could raise his hand with such a sound. "That's it." Li Zheng said solemnly, "I don't want it." "Huh?" Zhang Xiaoke and the lady boss were dumbfounded. Lin Yujing was also stunned, her eyes flashing irrepressible gratitude. "I don't want to take away someone's beloved pet." Li Zheng picked up his phone, "I'll check the one online again." Lin Yujing let out a long sigh of relief. Looking back at Li Zheng's serious face as he bowed his head. Suddenly, she felt a kind of... A kind of... A kind of inexplicable dislike. "Forget it, forget it." The lady boss waved irritably, "2500 it is... can't stand you guys." "Huh?" Lin Yujing was startled, grabbing the lady's arm in fear. "Ah... getting close to the end of the year, gotta do some business after all..." The lady boss forcefully removed her arm, "Business is business, hush." Then, she turned to Li Zheng, "Still using the card, kid?" "I said, I don't want it." Li Zheng just shook his head, "Not for a single cent." Zhang Xiaoke jumped up, "Hey, hey, just reached a deal." "Kid..." The lady boss was also a bit annoyed, "Are you playing us?" "If that's what you think, I apologize." Li Zheng took a sip of Nongfu Spring, slowly twisted the cap back on, and set the bottle on the table with just the right amount of force, "But I won't change my mind." Zhang Xiaoke plopped back into her seat. Looking at Li Zheng's resolute face, she could only smile wryly. Dammit. This guy. Why? Drinking Nongfu Spring with such dominance. Oh no, oh no. This time, really smitten by this guy. Meanwhile. Lin Yujing gritted her teeth and pulled out her phone, displaying the QR code, "Hmm!" "Hmm?" The lady boss looked at her in confusion. "I'll buy it." Lin Yujing nodded seriously. "Jingjing... you want to buy Jingjing?" "Yes." Lin Yujing took off the cat headband, "Immediately, take it away." Her eyes carried four big words— Forgetting all ties! "You... I..." The lady was a bit embarrassed, "You mean... you want to quit..." "Yes." "But..." The lady's eyes shifted as she pursed her lips, "Calm down now. 2500 really is too low. Let's forget it." "Then 3000." Lin Yujing angrily took off her sleeves. "Even 3000..." "Then 5000." Lin Yujing tore off her apron, "Now, immediately!" Zhang Xiaoke was dumbfounded. Oh my god. Li Zheng was already stupid enough. You even needed to add "more." She quickly stood up to intervene. This time, Zhang Xiaoke abandoned the soft approach. Her eyes turned fierce. She sounded like a queen from a palace drama, laughing with hidden knives. "Auntie, you promised 2500. This is really unfair." She squinted and smirked, "Indeed, everyone at our school knows about this place. Not much promotion space, but I guarantee, with our influence, we can drag your shop's reputation to the ground." "Mm mm mm!" Lin Yujing followed up, raising her fist. Li Zheng also raised his hand, "I have friends in senior year." This lady was thoroughly baffled. Where did these three come from? She pondered for a while, finally forcing a smile. "Is there enough cake? I'll give you another piece." She stood up apologetically, turned to Lin Yujing, "Jingjing, checkout first, 2500." "Okay." The lady hurried away like her life depended on it. Lin Yujing walked to the window and naturally picked up the kitten Jingjing. Unlike other cats, Jingjing didn't struggle but instead enjoyed rubbing against her chest. These two, one human and one cat, really had a bond. Lin Yujing holding Jingjing turned to the two of them, feeling very grateful and nodded. "Hey, we're classmates." Zhang Xiaoke stuck out her tongue, "If you have a problem, just ask for my help." "Ah." Li Zheng was still engrossed in his phone, "Private transactions can't use credit cards." Lin Yujing sighed helplessly and followed the lady downstairs. "Alright, stop searching." Zhang Xiaoke waved, "I have a friend whose family does this. Let me ask around. You can't just buy any cat, it might die." "You have a friend in the cattery?" Li Zheng was slightly surprised, typical of Zhang Xiaoke to know a lot. "Actually, it's a dog kennel. I often hang out at a farm in the suburbs." Zhang Xiaoke grinned mischievously, "A kennel definitely knows people in the cattery business. Send me a picture of Jingjing, and I'll ask him to find one." "I don't have a picture of Lin Yujing." "I mean the cat, cat Jingjing! What are you thinking?" "My bad, my bad. Sorry."