I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World - Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Trade Route
Translator: Min
It is extremely challenging to conduct trade on the wasteland.
The endless amount of bandits along with the unsuspecting mutants made the establishment
of a proper trade route between survivor camps almost impossible. Only camps in close
proximities could establish stable trade routes.
Some famous trade routes include the one established between Liuding and the Beer Can
Company. Both parties even sent out some of its forces to create supplying stations along the
way to reinforce firepower. These supplying stations would often assign a strike force to
provide protection to the merchants along the trade route.
The development of these trade routes are the symptoms of the difference between production
capability and technology level among survival camps.
The tale that Liuding Town is a aircraft carrier is something unheard of. The aircraft carrier
was previously known as Bohai which broke down in the harbor after the nuclear explosion.
Due to various reasons, it was abandoned after the war and was only utilized by the survivors
after the apocalypse. They modified the carrier with "illegal" upgrades which made the vessel
not even close to resembling a ship. It would be more fitting to call it a platform. The absolute
safety of the ship allowed it to become the haven primarily for the entertainment industry and
secondarily for the high-tech industry.
Don’t be mistaken. The Beer Bottle Company also did not produce beer bottles, it is a survival
base focused on heavy industrial production.
The base is located at the Wanghai City’s rural port near the heavy industrial park. Not only is
this place capable of producing the missiles used in the electromagnetic cannon onboard, but it
also has the capacity to manufacture high-tech guided missiles. The capacity is however
limited, with most of the raw materials collected from waste.
Of course, all this information is outside of the context.
“To open the new market at Wanghai City, I plan to establish a supply station here. In fact, I am
planning this already. We are currently extremely lacking in the force and equipment
necessary. The corporate headquarter provided me with the order to gather all help onsite. We
are going to invest all first-year profit into the construction of the supply station. Population,
equipment, firearms are three points we need to discuss. Also another point, I don’t want
criminals without a guarantee in their personality.
[“Supply station?” Why don’t you establish it in the Sixth Street? We can provide the best
security for your business.] Zhao Chenwu slightly raised his eyebrows as he asked the question
in his mind.
“Despite the Sixth Street’s respectable reputation in Wanghai city, in our perspective, you are
still unknown and unfamiliar. This is the strategy established by the corporation. I can only
follow within the boundaries set.” Jiang Chen continued to make up an elaborate story as he
directed everything to the nonexistent company outside of Wanghai City.

Regardless, the explanation was convenient and convincing at the same time.
Zhao Chenwu thought momentarily before he opened his mouth.
“The workforce is not a problem. In general, the labor force in the ghetto remains excessive
even to this day. Although on paper it is prohibited to sell non-criminals...” a mischievous
smile flashed across Zhao Chenwu’s face, “...if there are not a lot of people, I can create some
accidents and make them part of the tradeable population.”
Rules are set by people. Therefore there are always ways to exploit within the rules as long it is
within reason.
Jiang Chen nodded.
“Not a lot, I think 30 should suffice.”
30 people compared with a population over ten thousand is like a drop of water in the vast
ocean. No one would use 30 people as an excuse to attack him, Zhao Chenwu immediately
agreed to the proposition.
“As to the necessary equipment. I included everything on this list.” Jiang Chen smiled as he took
out an electronic card and gently put it on the table.
These graphene produced cards could store up to 12 gigabytes of full-sensory information. It
could be charged directly under the sun which made it incredibly easy to use. The Sixth Street
market sold it for a low price.
Zhao Chenwu accepted the card. He didn’t seem bothered as he clicked the start button on the
left side. A list appeared in front of his eyes.
“Anti-corrosive Concrete Mixer, Nanotube Generator, Graphene Cutting Bed. These should be
okay. There are some stored within the Sixth Street storage. I'll just use Zhao Corporation's
name to purchase it. However, the Firearm Production Line and the Nanochip Production Bed."
A puzzled look appeared on Zhao Chenwu's face. "These type of goods are difficult to obtain.
Firearm-related production is strictly prohibited to be sold at any survival base. The Nanochip
Production Bed is not only massive and difficult to transport, even if you purchased it, without
some technical background, nothing would be manufactured from the machine."
Zhao Chenwu didn't lie. The Nanochip has a comprehensive application, especially in the
production of full-sensory equipment which will be critical to entering the full-sensory
computer market. However, to produce the Nanochip, a series of accompanying production
lines were necessary. The nano-sized silicon board must be cut by a high precesion machine.
Jiang Chen touched his chin as he thought for a moment.
[It looks like there's no need to rush, it is probably better to do it one step at a time.]
Jiang Chen who made up his mind didn't insist on pursuing his conditions.
"It is fine to exclude the Firearm Production Line and the Nanochip Production Bed. Though,
due to the need for security at the supply station, I don't know if Mr. Zhao is interested in the
firearm business."
There was no way he was not interested. Zhao Chenwu promised that he could find any Sixth
Street approved equipment for Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen expressed his gratitude.

Since both parties managed to come to an agreement in the trade, they entered the discussion
phase in regards to the details of the deal.
After a careful deliberation, the details of the agreement were finalized. The female assistant
named Su Lei professionally produced the electronic agreement and handed Jiang Chen and her
boss a copy each. After Jiang Chen had examined the items were consistent in the deliberation,
he pressed his thumb onto the contract. Zhao Chenwu was confident in his assistant’s ability as
he only scanned the document for a few seconds before stamping it with his fingerprint.
When two genetic ID appeared on the electronic contract, it symbolled the enactment of the

contract. It was rather symbolic because business ethics were not enforced within the
apocalypse. The key to honoring the agreement was profit for both parties.
The fruit cans were priced at 30 crystals, the meats varied between 10-20 crystals based on its
composition, and the crackers sold at 1 crystal per piece. The price of the goods was not higher
only because Jiang Chen was planning to sell in bulk quantities. An item was valued in
proportion to its rarity. When Jiang Chen sold the 20 cans, the high price of 50 crystals was well
justified. However, since a stable trade agreement was signed, there would be a continuous
supply of the canned food. Hence, such high price would not be seen anymore.
The price was certainly not cheap, the hefty price tag was still five times the cost of mutant
beef. He would also have to adjust the sale price if he sold through retail. If the price were
higher, even the rich would not be able to afford it.
The different types of equipment Jiang Chen needed had a different cost. The Anti-Corrosive
Concrete Mixer only costed 300 crystals, whereas the Graphene Cutting Bed had a price of
11,000 crystals, which was the price after a small discount from the market price.
The Sixth Street’s mass produced Destroyer Rifle was sold at 20 crystals each. The efficient
assault was part of NATO’s standard weaponry. It used the same 7.62mm bullet as the PK200
Jiang Chen used. The gun was weaker overall but made up it in the stability category which
meant it has an advantage in man-to-man combat. Jiang Chen bought 40 of them, along with
some heat sensor grenades and EMP grenades. The price offered by Zhao Chenwu made Jiang
Chen quite pleased as everything was discounted by 10%. The gesture was to compensate for
Jiang Chen’s reduced price on the food cans.
Although titled as compensation, Zhao Chenwu didn’t know that the goods Jiang Chen traded
had a cost of less than 1 crystal.
All of the goods were exchanged in the storage space Jiang Chen rented previously. As to how
Jiang Chen moved the canned food in, Zhao Chenwu was also surprised as he did not receive any
reports related to large quantities of canned food appearing in the inner circle. Despite not
having to pay taxes before trading for goods, documentation was still necessary.
Cautioned by Jiang Chen’s power, Zhao Chenwu didn’t say anything. Since both of them had no
conflict of interest, a strong partner would only be beneficial to him.
The ability to transport goods on the mutant-creature-filled wasteland was a feat on its own.
They must have special transportation technology.
Zhao Chenwu would never guess in his life that Jiang Chen brought the food back from a
parallel world.

Despite the good being exchanged at the Sixth Street, Jiang Chen didn’t want to make a trip
down every single time. He would have no time to do anything else except to trade goods. Jiang
Chen didn’t have any concerns as he drew a line on the full-sensory map. It was the safe
underground sewer map he explored.
The usage of the underground sewer system as a mean to trade goods was common in the
apocalypse. This world’s Wanghai city had a robust drainage system that made the tunnel wide
enough to pass a car. It would only take some modifications along the way with some of the
alley passes blocked to build a golden highway for trading. The only drawback was that the
tunnels were not entirely compatible with the ground routes, therefore not every survival base
had the privilege of using this kind of trade route.
Zhao Chenwu was ecstatic when he heard that an underground sewer tunnel connected with
Jiang Chen’s base. He gladly took on the deed to modify this route. Jiang Chen didn’t want to
owe a favor, and since the intention of trade was to benefit both parties, Jiang Chen also
provided 1,000 crystals to fund the project.
Modification work was not complicated. A few pieces of high-density polyethylene and
aluminum compound boards would seal all alleys in the tunnel. This type of material was not
only light but also durable. Even vicious mutant creatures like the Death Claw could not destroy
it. Both parties controlled the entrance of the tunnel. Zhao Chenwu sent out his force to secure
the tunnel at the Sixth Street side whereas Jiang Chen was responsible for establishing a station
on his side. This ensured the safety and security of the route. The exits were entirely blocked to
prevent any bandits from entering the tunnel.
In the future, the traded goods would be exchanged near Jiang Chen’s end of the tunnel. The
original plan stated that, at the beginning of the month, a trade would take place. Jiang Chen
was responsible for providing 1,000 meat cans and 10,000 pieces of compressed crackers along
with an ordered list. Zhao Chenwu would bring goods based on the list and offer a 10% discount
from the marketplace. Jiang Chen also promised that as long as Zhao Chenwu acted within the
conditions of the deal, he would only conduct food business with him at the Sixth Street.
Additionally, because Zhao Chenwu has underground transportation vehicles with a strong
protective force. It was natural for him to take care of the shipping.
As to if Jiang Chen should worry about Zhao Chenwu’s possible ill intention with his private
force?
The idea was that no one foolish enough would be able to rise to a position of power to where
Zhao Chenwu was now. No one would kill the cash cow. Especially since Jiang Chen was only a
supply station, the actual production facility may not even be in this province. He didn’t have
the capacity to explore through the entire wasteland. The closer to the city center, the more
dangerous the zombies were. The further away, the mutant creatures ruled the land.
He wouldn’t risk the possibility of being impeached by the Sixth Street to gamble on known
profits with unknown possibilities. Only addicts gamble.
He was afraid that bandits would target Jiang Chen’s base and even suggested defense treaties,
but Jiang Chen graciously refused.
It was unfeasible because even if his safety were guaranteed, there would always be a set of eyes
watching him. It would be impossible to “import” goods. If he magically created goods, it would
without a doubt cause suspicion.

After the completion of the trade, Jiang Chen not only acquired all the necessary products and
equipment, he had 210 crystal left over. Zhao Chenwu without hesitation ensured Jiang Chen he
would deliver everything to his door. Jiang Chen didn’t refuse the proposition.
The storage dimension’s size was limited. Since the production equipment was large, it would
be unsafe to travel through the underground tunnel multiple times.
The negotiation was successful. After he had managed to sign a big deal like this, Zhao Chenwu
was ecstatic. He extended an invitation to Jiang Chen to visit the Sixth Street’s industrial area
and his properties inside. Jiang Chen gladly accepted the invitation as he came along with his
personal ride.
The ambitious leader that possessed one-tenth of the Sixth Street. How much power does he
possess here? Jiang Chen was curious to find out. Since his partner wanted to show off his
power, Jiang Chen had no reason to refuse.