I Have Yet to Become a Doll Today

Mr. Cheng asked, “How do we write it? Is there a standard format?”

The staff casually picked up a few outdated notices for them to look at.

Each one had a similar layout – the first line listed items they possessed, the second listed the items they wanted in return, and the contact address was at the very bottom.

Bai Youwei took the pen and paper, and wrote:

“Trading a used jigsaw puzzle; details to be discussed in person. Available items for trade are….”

After pausing a while, she wrote:

“Modified flower seeds; can bloom into a sea of flowers within 24 hours, regardless of the season or environment. Once nourished by life, flowers can last a long time.”

A buzz started amongst the onlookers.

“It is an offensive tool! And it can cover a large area!”

“Is it like plants versus zombies? Plant a circle of flowers and you don’t have to worry about defending yourself, hey! This tool is not bad!”

“Is there any game that needs this around here?”

“Not sure…but if we come across one, this tool would be very useful.”

“…Guys look! She’s writing again!”

Bai Youwei continued to write: “Starting gun, people within a radius of 10 meters will run at full speed. Effect varies with distance, environment, and individual will. The one holding the gun is not affected by the gunshot.”

“Full speed running? What could this tool be used for?”

“This lady has quite a few tools…”

“If she can afford to trade them, she must have plenty in store. But it seems less practical than those flower seeds…”

“Whether it is useful or not is not comparable in this way, it depends on the specific environment,” a middle-aged man among the crowd said, “If the game field is on a ship, bridge, or cliffs and volcanic lava, imagine how powerful it would be to have this tool in hand.”

People pictured that scene and fell into silence, their faces becoming grim.

Yet Bai Youwei’s pen did not stop.

“Substitute Doll, can act as a second body for the user…”

Before she even finished writing, gasps arose from the crowd!

Even Yan Qingwen furrowed his brows, stepping forward to place his hand over her paper and whisper a reminder, “This type of tool is better kept for saving your own life.”

Bai Youwei looked up at him, puzzled.

Yan Qingwen looked back into her eyes, “Two tools are enough for trading the puzzle.”

Bai Youwei gave a nonchalant smile, “Don’t worry, I know what I am doing.”

Both Lun Ang and Zhu Shu who were standing by, had complex expressions on their faces.

Yan Qingwen let go of her hand, thought to himself: This lady is too provocative. Shen Mo needs to come back and monitor her, or else she’ll cause trouble sooner or later.

Bai Youwei finished the rest:

“…Act as a second body for the user, endure all harm within 36 hours until completely destroyed. Interested parties may contact, Kraus Road…Building 5, Room 102.”

Mr. Cheng asked a staff member for transparent glue and stuck Bai Youwei’s notice on the trading column.

Before it was even fully adhered, someone already asked impatiently, “How many puzzle pieces for the third tool?”

His voice was loud. The chaotic atmosphere of the exchange place suddenly calmed down after his question.

A multitude of eyes focused on Bai Youwei.

Bai Youwei glanced at him, her voice soft,

“Well of course… to the highest bidder.”

As she finished saying this—

The silence grew even quieter.

And the hush even more profound.

Bai Youwei rolled her wheelchair towards the door and stopped at the entrance.

“Well.” She turned around, smiling. “If you are not satisfied with these items, I have other tools. Feel free to come to me for a trade. Just remember, only puzzles are accepted – nothing else interests me.”

She left cheerfully.

Leaving behind a crowd of people with various expressions.

Yan Qingwen looked around, sighed to himself, and followed Bai Youwei with the rest of the group.