So Qu Jianlei isn't afraid to spread the word directly. Being a Maintenance Master, not reacting in this situation would be abnormal, wouldn't it?

Geng Shougong coming directly to the door indicates that quite a few people have sharp eyes and know what he's looking for.

"Bottleneck may not be necessarily," Qu Jianlei replied seriously, "But since the crystal has appeared, shouldn't I give it a try?"

"Indeed," Geng Shougong nodded in agreement, "But, do you have enough money?"

"Money is something you can always figure out a way to get," Qu Jianlei replied casually, "It's just seven or eight thousand silver coins."

He's buying B-level crystal in the Hong Character Residence Area, actually costing five thousand silver coins each, yet he mentioned a bit more.

"Seven or eight thousand silver coins? What are you thinking?" Geng Shougong suddenly widened his eyes, "At least twelve thousand, okay?"

Qu Jianlei was stunned at the words, "Is it that expensive?"

"Of course," Geng Shougong looked at him, half exasperated and half amused.

"Ordinary B-level crystal is indeed enough for seven or eight thousand, but the crystal of a Snow Silk Ape is something that can be used by the general public."

"True," Qu Jianlei nodded, the logic was too simple, "I really underestimated it."

Geng Shougong glanced around and lowered his voice, "Do you really want the Snow Silk Ape crystal? Do you have enough money?"

"Money can be gathered," Qu Jianlei responded calmly, "I still have some things as collateral... do you have this crystal?"

Money really isn't a big problem for him right now.

Although he's not wealthy, money can be earned or seized, but crystals are rare and hard to come by.

"I can sponsor you a bit," Geng Shougong's eyes flickered, "The method of using the crystal... would you sell it?"

That was the real reason for his hurried visit.

The Snow Silk Ape's crystal is beneficial to Maintenance Masters, everyone knows this, but few know how to use it.

Even with Geng Shougong's considerable status, he doesn't know how to utilize it.

This question actually surprised Qu Jianlei, but thinking again, it wasn't much.

So he straightforwardly shook his head, "Sorry, I actually don't know either. I'm waiting to buy the crystal and find someone to teach me."

"You don't know?" Geng Shougong was really half exasperated and half amused, "How foolish must I be to believe you?"

Could one spend that much to buy something without knowing when it's usable?

Moreover, such usage methods aren't learned just because you want to—Geng Shougong couldn't get them.

But if the other party doesn't want to say, he can't force them. Those who know these methods aren't people you can easily provoke.

So he could only say, "Then pretend I didn't ask."

"Hold on," Qu Jianlei wouldn't let it go easily, "I hear from your tone, do you know where there are crystals?"

He intentionally didn't emphasize "Snow Silk Ape," wanting to understand the other's approach.

"To buy a crystal, go to the General Settlement," Geng Shougong answered plainly, "There are plenty of crystals there."

Pausing, he added a sentence, "But they're very expensive, don't say I didn't warn you."

"I know there are many crystals at the General Settlement," Qu Jianlei replied indifferently, "But there are also many annoying people there."

Geng Shougong heard this and realized this guy was knowledgeable, so he simply said, "I can introduce you to a couple of reliable people."

"Really?" Qu Jianlei scrutinized him with suspicion, "The method of using the crystal... I truly don't understand."

"You're overdoing it," Geng Shougong rubbed his temples in frustration, "You give me nothing, why would I help you?"

I like exchanges based on benefits! Qu Jianlei smiled, "Besides the method of using the crystal... what else do you need?"

Throw money at me? Geng Shougong understood clearly, "I'm not short on money."

He said this proudly; indeed, he's not short on cash—not overly wealthy, but certainly not lacking.

Qu Jianlei didn't find it unexpected, reiterating, "I'm asking, what else do you need?"

Geng Shougong thought for a moment, then posed a question, "You've read plenty of mechanical journals, can you write a deep one yourself?"

"Journal submission?" Qu Jianlei laughed at this, "Is that even a matter to me?"

Back on Blue Star, he did plenty of such things. It's not unfamiliar at all.

Even posting in the Wasteland now isn't a problem for him.

Especially when Xiao Hu just integrated the data here, auto-generating some articles isn't an issue.

He's genuinely curious, "If my articles are too outstanding, it'll cause trouble; aren't you worried?"

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Faced with Qu Jianlei's questions, Geng Shougong answered without hesitation.

"I'm only worried your writing isn't outstanding enough... as long as it's outstanding, I can help you with any problem!"

Qu Jianlei considered, looking at him, "Is this... for some performance?"

Geng Shougong indeed wanted performance, openly admitting, "You just write, it's all for the performance of Zhou Six."

"I'm not interested," Qu Jianlei firmly refused, "I'm not one of Zhou Six."

Geng Shougong wasn't angry but instead excitedly asked, "Can you really write something?"

Writing something here may face not just cuts, right? Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes.

"The journal's review standards, tell me about them? I also want to understand the publication aspect."

Geng Shougong looked at him confused, "You don't know?"

"I obviously don't know," Qu Jianlei's eyes were full of doubt, "Should I know?"

Not knowing is allowed! Geng Shougong truly understood this too well.

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