Lu Tianqi set aside the instant noodle bucket. "It's no problem helping you play, but forget the kidney. Can you think of a way to help me sell my account?"
Xiao Sanmao pointed at the computer. "Is it this game account?"
Seeing Lu Tianqi nod, Xiao Sanmao pushed the keyboard closer to Lu Tianqi. "Then I need to take a look at the account first."
Lu Tianqi's right hand 'danced' on the keyboard, and the game logged in directly, leaving Xiao Sanmao stunned. "Brother, how many years of being single did it take to develop that hand speed?"
"Stop joking around, take a quick look. Is it easy to sell?"
Xiao Sanmao checked one by one. "Whoa! My brother, this is a beta account..."
Lu Tianqi felt a surge of excitement. "Can it sell for more money?"
"Brother, are you that short on money? To the point of selling your account."
"Life is short, you don't need to worry about me. Just tell me if it can be sold!"
Xiao Sanmao stared at the items in the warehouse. "There are a lot of character outfits and characters in this warehouse that the mall stopped selling long ago. Based on rarity, your account should fetch a high price."
Seeing Xiao Sanmao say this, Lu Tianqi's joy was evident. "If you can help me sell the account, I'll treat you to a big kidney."
Xiao Sanmao turned to look at Lu Tianqi. "How much are you planning to sell this account for?"
He thought if the price was right, he might buy it himself and then return it to Xiao Xun.
"I've looked online, and accounts similar to mine sell for eight or nine hundred. But they probably don't have my limited edition characters and outfits, so I plan to sell it for a thousand. Cash transaction would be best."
Xiao Sanmao immediately waved his hand. "A thousand is too little, it should sell for at least two thousand. Why cash only? Is there an issue with your credit?"
Xiao Xun was taken aback. "Yes, there's a credit issue. Once the money comes in, it can't be taken out. Besides, a thousand isn't low. I'm mainly worried it might be hard to sell, and I need the money urgently."
Xiao Sanmao's eyes darted as he heard this. "In that case, give me your account number and password, and I'll find someone to sell it for you. How about that?"
Lu Tianqi nodded subconsciously. "Okay." He then gave Xiao Sanmao the account and password. Anyway, the account had a security phone and a transaction password, so he couldn't steal it.
Just like yesterday, he helped Xiao Sanmao control the mouse to win the matches. They didn't lose a single one.
"Brother Xiao, you're so good at games, why haven't I seen you join a team to play in competitions?"
Lu Tianqi explained, "I'm used to playing games alone."
Xiao Sanmao patted Lu Tianqi's arm. Lu Tianqi gasped in pain. Xiao Sanmao quickly got up to rub Lu Tianqi's arm and then said, "Joining a team has its benefits! Besides meeting a bunch of buddies, you can also meet a lot of beautiful girls. Our team's vice-captain is a girl, and I heard she's very good-looking."
Lu Tianqi still waved his hand. "I'm not playing anymore. Just help me sell the account."
Xiao Sanmao patted his chest and guaranteed, "No problem, leave this to me. At least a thousand, at most the day after tomorrow. What do you think? I'll help you ask around in the team first. With an account like this, someone might contact you soon."
Lu Tianqi nodded. "Then I'll trouble you."
"Brother, why are you always being so polite with me! It's like you don't consider me a brother!"
Lu Tianqi scratched his head sheepishly, turned around, and asked the attendant to get a bottle of cola. He handed it to Xiao Sanmao. "Here, my treat."
Xiao Sanmao looked at the cola in his hand. "See, you're being polite again. I know you don't have much money, but forget the cola. When the account is actually sold, you can treat me to barbecue, from that place opposite!"
Lu Tianqi readily agreed. "No problem."
Around 3 PM, Xiao Sanmao was playing by himself, while Lu Tianqi took some medicine and went to rest.
By 6 PM, the internet cafe suddenly became packed. It might have been due to the holidays, and it was rare to see a situation where "finding a computer is difficult."
In this situation, Lu Tianqi was naturally woken up by the attendant, who gave him a chair to sit near the counter.
Lu Tianqi sat on the chair, watching the crowded room for a while, then got up and said to the attendant, "I'm going out for a walk. Is there anything you want me to bring back?"
The attendant stood up. "No, brother. If you're hungry, come back early. My master said he'd bring you food."
Lu Tianqi grunted, glanced at Xiao Sanmao who was still engrossed in his game, and turned to leave the internet cafe.
Although this street was narrow, it was quite prosperous, mainly catering to students from nearby. There was a dazzling array of internet cafes, bathhouses, restaurants, billiard halls, and snack shops, but the road was not good to walk on. After it rained, there were many puddles.
At this moment, a red "low-rider" sports car sped past. It didn't slow down when passing puddles, directly splashing mud more than two meters high on both sides.
Lu Tianqi, unfortunately, had half his body splashed with mud. Not only his clothes but even his face was splattered. When he turned to curse, all he could see was the taillight of the motorcycle.
"So unlucky."
It seemed he had to go back and change his clothes. The mud wasn't just dirty, but it also had an unknown, foul smell.
As soon as he reached the entrance of the internet cafe, he could hear the noisy chatter inside. Many people had come with friends to "play together."
Before the attendant could even ask Lu Tianqi anything, he had already gone into the restroom.
He first washed his hair and face to get rid of the mud, then took off his upper garment and scrubbed it briefly. He then went to the counter bare-chested to retrieve his clothes.
Unexpectedly, it wasn't the attendant inside, but a woman wearing black-rimmed glasses. "Hey! Young man, what are you doing? Don't you know this is the cashier counter? Strangers are not allowed in!"
Lu Tianqi took two steps back awkwardly. "Sorry, sorry, I saw incorrectly."
The woman looked at him unhappily. "Hurry up and put on your clothes. It's cold in here, don't catch a cold."
Lu Tianqi nodded, feeling too embarrassed to say anything, and quickly found the attendant who was repairing a computer.
The attendant looked at Lu Tianqi. "Brother, why are you back with your chest bare?"
Lu Tianqi looked down at his phone. "Don't mention it. Who was that woman at the counter?"
"That's our boss's wife. She usually doesn't come, but she probably saw how many people were here from the surveillance and thought someone was causing trouble. Don't worry, she won't stay long, she'll probably leave soon." He said, chuckling.
"Please help me go into the counter and get my clothes! I'm freezing."
The attendant took off his own jacket and draped it over Lu Tianqi. "You wear mine first. I'll get yours after the boss's wife leaves."
Lu Tianqi nodded, unable to say anything.
Over an hour later, Su Xiang called Lu Tianqi, asking him to come to the entrance.
When he reached the entrance, he saw Su Xiang carrying a box of beer, a large bag of grilled skewers, and a large bag of cold dishes. Seeing the boss's wife was there, he asked Lu Tianqi to watch the items at the entrance first.
It wasn't until almost 10 PM that the boss's wife finally finished her lengthy meeting with the two of them. After patrolling the internet cafe, she gave a few more instructions and then left.
As soon as she left, Lu Tianqi brought the items in, changed his clothes, and hung his wet T-shirt in the "climate-controlled" equipment room.