Wasteland Survivalist: A Scientific Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival

Gu Lang then picked up the CPU and a wet wipe and started wiping it vigorously.

Old silicone grease is very difficult to remove; you have to wipe it off to see the specific model number on the casing.

The process is very similar to opening a scratch-off lottery ticket.

"AMD keychain, yet another keychain..."

Several were opened in a row, and all of them contained garbage with a recycling price of less than 5 yuan.

"Haha, I finally won the lottery!"

Gu Lang laughed. This time, he got an Intel II CPU.

These antiques fetch very high prices when recycled for some special reason.

For a long time, this has been done in order to force users to upgrade their devices.

Intel and Wisoft have formed an industry alliance.

After the fourth generation of Core processors, XP is no longer supported.

After the 8th generation Core processors, Windows 7 is no longer supported.

Windows 7 and later versions have not released their source code, and they will automatically update when connected to the internet.

In addition, with Indians rampant within Weisoft these days, the new system has a strong curry flavor.

This has put users who need long-term stability and cannot change their operating systems in a very bad way.

Companies like banks, stock exchanges, and special state-owned enterprises have no choice but to acquire second-hand equipment.

This has caused prices in this existing market to rise.

Taking this i5 6500 as an example, the trade-in price is around 150 yuan.

If you get a phone with the same generation of i7 processor, the price will be around 300 yuan.

After quickly estimating the market price, Gu Lang took out his phone and started pressing buttons.

"Graphics card 500, CPU 1000, RAM 200, hard drive 900, motherboard 400, power supply 300, what a haul!"

Gu Lang took pictures of everything and posted them on Xianyu and other forums.

The recycling prices for computer parts are very transparent; as long as the price is reasonable, there's no trouble selling them.

Twenty minutes later, the goods were completely divided up by various vendors and individual buyers.

After packing the package, he called the courier company.

「什幺？5块钱1单？忠通给我的价格是4块5。你这边如果给4块，这个月的单子就都给你。」

"Hello, is this Yunda? Yuantong Express gave me 4 yuan per order, can you give me a lower price? Yes, I'll ship 50 orders today, I'll pack them myself."

After several phone calls, Gu Lang finally settled on a price of 3.9 yuan per order.

In the express delivery industry, order volume is a hard currency that directly determines bargaining power.

Once you have more than 20 daily orders and more than 80 monthly orders, you can start negotiating prices.

By the time the courier left after picking up the package, Gu Lang had already multiplied the 1,000 yuan into 3,000 yuan.

The rest of the mouse, keyboard, and headphones have no recycling value whatsoever.

The monitor and computer case are somewhat valuable, but unfortunately they are too big and heavy.

Express delivery is also prone to damage during transit, and transaction costs are too high.

Since shipping wasn't included, only a few local "junk collectors" came to pick it up themselves.

Judging from their appearance, they must all be "Tuba bros".

The kind of internet cafe you can open with just 50 yuan.

The guys picked and chose, and took away the best 6 monitors and 4 computer cases.

They also picked out all the mice, keyboards, headphones, speakers, and cables that were still in good condition.

I received another two hundred dollars.

Back at the defunct online store, Gu Lang returned the cart and power strip to the owner.

I also found a fellow scrap collector and sold him the last remaining items for fifty yuan.

"Phew, that saves me a lot of trouble. I don't have to go through the trouble of moving the trash anymore."

Gu Lang counted the cash and let out a long breath.

After finishing the reselling work, it was already dark.

The mall is located in a very remote area, and there's not much of a lively atmosphere around it.

Gu Lang opened the "Moral Map" and found that there was a wetland park nearby, so he decided to go camping there.

Following the "Camping Available" signs, we entered the shared green space.

This is a lawn covering an area of ​​over 1 square meters.

Toilets and trash cans are also provided, and the venue is free and no reservation is required.

Since it was a weekday, there weren't many camping enthusiasts at the scene.

"It's really nice, a five-star campsite. I'll spend the night here."

When camping around the city, Gulang usually chooses the grass under the highway bridge.

It's convenient to be close to shops, restrooms, and convenience stores for resupply.

The downside is that the vehicle noise is very loud at night, and sometimes patrol personnel will chase them away.

Many auspicious locations have also been fitted with anti-infantry concrete cones.

Since there are free, legitimate campsites here, he decided not to become a homeless person.

Gu Lang found a spot next to a small grove of trees and began setting up his tent.

The model is the classic Cold Mountain 2, which is known as the "national tent" among outdoor enthusiasts.

Due to its exceptional cost-effectiveness as the only all-aluminum pole tent in the 300 yuan price range.

And its reliable performance in various extreme environments over the years.

It has consistently ranked first on the list of "top choice for beginner tents".

It's not just a "brainless choice" for beginners, but it can also help experts complete a heavily armed journey.

It is commonly seen on well-known routes such as Gongga, Wusun, and Aotai.

Cold Mountain 2 is the most classic two-person tent.

Depending on the usage environment, there are different models.

Basic three-season tent model suitable for low altitudes.

The Air version offers better breathability and is suitable for humid and stuffy environments.

It offers better insulation, comes with a snow skirt, and is a Plus version suitable for high-altitude snowy conditions.

And the UL version, which is lighter and more suitable for speed hiking.

The tents that Gulang just set up are the Cold Mountain 2 Air model, adapted to the environment of the southern plains.

He chose orange for the outer tent, making it easier to be spotted when in distress in the wild.

When special circumstances require concealment, he will cover himself with another layer of camouflage netting.

The inner tent is made entirely of mesh, with double ventilation windows at the top and a double-door design.

In the hot summer, opening the door allows for cross ventilation.

After gathering four tree branches, Gu Lang used them to prop up the curtains at the front and back of the door, using them as a canopy.

With shoes stored at one end and a stove at the other, it's a perfect one-bedroom, two-living-room layout.

It measures 2.2 meters in length and 1.25 meters in width, and weighs 2.4 kilograms.

It's comfortable for one person, but too crowded for two.

Gu Lang has always felt that only the 1.8-meter-wide Cold Mountain 3 can be considered a true two-person tent.

After driving in the ground stakes and attaching the windproof rope, he was preparing to inflate the air mattress.

A very noticeable figure suddenly broke into his perimeter.

"Hey bro, where are you from?"

The person who came was a young man wearing a fluorescent red sweatshirt.

It was like a moving warning light in the deepening twilight.

"I'm from out of town, just wandering around here."

Gu Lang pointed to the bicycle lying on the ground.

"Oh my, it's the Silver Wheel Squad."

The young man held two cans of beer in his hand, a bright smile on his face that showed no trace of his usual demeanor.

His skin is a wheat color from years of outdoor activities.

He has that naturally outgoing and friendly vibe that's typical of outdoor enthusiasts.

"Come on, let's get acquainted. I'm a sophomore at Nanjing University."

"Hello, I am unemployed."

"Haha, bro, you're obviously a professional outdoor enthusiast. I have some drinks, do you have a story to tell?"

The college student handed him a can of beer.

"I recently encountered a paranormal event during my live-streamed adventure. Want to hear about it?"

Gu Lang wore a strange expression.

The college student's smile immediately stretched to his ears, and he pulled Gu Lang to a distance of several dozen meters.