America: Starting with Daily Intelligence

Chapter 100 Ten Thousand Yuan Household

Do you buy gaming chairs and ovens here?

Zhang Ailun took the receipt and cash, counted them carefully, and found that his total net worth had reached a terrifying $10004. By picking up trash on the West Coast and working hard, he had finally become a millionaire!

My fanny pack is bulging.

I'm in a very good mood.

"What brand is it?" the saleswoman asked.

"The Corsair gaming chair is from 2018. The oven seems to be a Galanz."

Zhang Ailun enthusiastically promoted the chair, saying, "This gaming chair was used by a professional esports player with a fascinating story. He came from an unfortunate family, born into a poor neighborhood, but he had an indomitable spirit, worked hard, and finally stood on the path of a professional gamer!"

"If you want it, $200, I'll have someone deliver it to you right now!"

The female shop assistant gave him a strange look. "Sir, we don't accept trash here. Perhaps you could consider selling it to the scrap metal yard next door?"

"If you leave trash for too long, it becomes an antique, right? You can buy it, store it in the shop for two years, and once that e-sports boy becomes famous, you can make a fortune!"

Zhang Ailun said, "You can't belittle someone else's dreams like that; you have to have faith in them!"

"We don't trade futures in our store," the female clerk politely declined. "Since you have so much confidence in him, why don't you hold onto it and wait for it to become popular before selling?"

"Because I'm afraid he won't become famous."

Zhang Ailun likes to speak the truth.

"..." It's not you...

The female shop assistant was also surprised by his honest attitude; she had never seen such a straightforward person before.

He said, "Although I really hope you can sell it for some money, unfortunately, this kind of thing should only be found in a junkyard."

"Then forget it."

Zhang Ailun hadn't expected to make a sale anyway. He said goodbye to the Salafine saleswoman, went outside, and sent a message to Jason on his phone.

I gave them time to drive the gaming chair and oven sofa back to the camp, and sent them the location coordinates. Even if they don't sell them, they can keep them for themselves.

Jason: This thing doesn't seem to be worth much, does it?

Zhang Ailun: Even a few dozen dollars is money! Jason, aren't you getting a little arrogant? You don't even care about a few dozen dollars. If you really don't have time, then I'll find someone else, but you'll have to use the camp's shared pickup truck at another time.

Jason: No! I'll go as soon as I get up! I really need that car to haul goods, and if it's possible to transfer ownership, it must be registered in my name.

After arranging his affairs, Zhang Ailun sent Reina a greeting message, saying he wanted to come over for breakfast or lunch.

Rena: The shelter is reopening today, so I'm afraid I won't have time to take care of you, dear Mr. Allen.

Zhang Ailun: So when do you have time?

Reina: Tomorrow or the day after? You can come over tonight.

Zhang Ailun: Not today?

Reina: No, I haven't recovered yet. It affected my work today. You're such a glutton.

Zhang Ailun: Thank you for your praise.

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Unable to get a free meal, Zhang Ailun had to forage on the streets, buying breakfast at a convenience store to fill his stomach. He then started researching the situation of scavengers in Los Angeles online, keeping a close eye on the situation.

It was also discovered that a YouTuber had conducted in-depth interviews and learned about the situation of homeless people on the streets, but then he was robbed by an old black man, and after that, very few YouTubers went to the streets to conduct interviews.

Around noon, Dominic sent a message to Zhang Ailun, claiming that Old Carl's scrap yard was in some trouble, and David and Gates had also noticed some unrest on the street.

Zhang Ailun: Old Carl's scrap yard is on Aitou Street, and those three scavenger teams have been frequently appearing there lately, so I knew he'd be affected to some extent. He probably doesn't intend for us to do anything for him, right?

Pepsi and Coca-Cola are fighting, and it's so funny!

Old Karl must be feeling very uncomfortable being caught in the middle.

Dominic: Not yet, he just wanted to tell us to try not to sell cans there in the next couple of days. David and Gates have also seen a lot of scavengers who don't follow the rules; they go to other people's territories and steal things. A small team next door has already been completely looted, and our territory might be affected as well.

Old Karl is a really nice guy.

Zhang Ailun: Don't worry, I'm not afraid of them messing with me, I'm just afraid they won't come!

Dominic: I'm relieved to hear that.

He calmed Dominic down and told him to tell everyone to keep collecting cans and to report to him immediately if anything happened.

Around 2 p.m., Sieg sent him good news and made a video call.

Zhang Ailun answered the video call and saw three or four disheveled homeless men on the screen.

He immediately greeted them, "Hey guys, how's it going? Sig, what's the situation over there? Where are you right now?"

Why are there a beach and a Ferris wheel in the background? Is it in an amusement park?

"I'm at Santa Monica Beach," Sieg replied. "I ran over here to invite a few friends to join our team."

Monica Beach?

No wonder it looked familiar.

Zhang Ailun immediately asked, "Are your friends sure they all want to join us?"

"Yes, they are all very good veterans. Hey, Richie, come say hello to our boss." Sig called over a few friends to squeeze into the frame.

Brown hair, blue eyes, melancholy gazes, and stubble—the group of men didn't seem to be very talkative, but one of them, a one-armed swordsman, stood out.

"Hello, sir, I am Marine Corps Sergeant First Class Richie." The handsome young white man saluted. "At your command."

"I am Johnson, Sergeant First Class."

"Bailey, Air Force Sergeant First Class."

"Melvin, Navy Sergeant."

As Zhang Ailun listened to them register and recount their military ranks upon enlistment, he racked his brains to remember them, but in the end, he didn't remember their names very well. He only remembered the general appearance and characteristics used to distinguish each person.

Let's call you Yang Guo of the West Coast and the Five Elders of Kongtong.

"Okay! Welcome to our team, gentlemen! Since it was Sieg who invited you all, I believe you are all outstanding talents in various fields, and we are sure to have a bright future together!"

"Sir, you don't need to praise us like that. If we really had any talent, we wouldn't be sleeping on the streets."

The homeless men were frank with each other, saying, "The only thing we can guarantee is that as long as you assign us work, pay us, and keep us from starving, we'll work for you!"

"Our lives are a complete mess right now, and it can't get any worse."

The group started complaining about their unsatisfactory lives, one after another.

"It will happen! It will happen! Bread and milk will be available!" Zhang Ailun comforted everyone like a pyramid scheme leader, giving an encouraging speech.

After seeing the recent changes in Sig, the group immediately believed him.

After all, my good buddy was struggling to make ends meet not long ago. They were rummaging through trash cans, begging on the streets, crammed onto park benches, and didn't even have a tent to stay in.

Now he's transformed, with money and guns, living a glamorous life, and earning a steady few dozen dollars every day.

If things go well, they might even get a few hundred dollars in dividends! Who wouldn't be envious?

Just then, David and Gates sent a message to Allen Zhang, informing him that some Irish Europeans had come to their territory to cause trouble and try to steal their jars.

Zhang Ailun immediately replied that they should not provoke a conflict and should wait until they had passed by.

"Okay, friends, we've just arrived at our assigned task. Let's see how efficient you all are!"

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