The Anchor's Convergence Point: Police Can't Keep Up

Unwritten Rules of the Market

"So, who exactly are you? Aren't you going to introduce yourself?" Chu Qian inquired, unable to contain her curiosity about the man who had helped her.

"Ah, haven't I introduced myself yet?" the somewhat naive young man scratched his head. "I'm a vendor from the small shop up front, selling processed seafood. You can call me Ding Zhen."

He turned back, giving Chu Qian a warm, sunny smile. Chu Qian reciprocated with a smile and introduced herself as "Qian Qian."

"Why did you help me?" Chu Qian asked, filled with puzzlement.

"Isn't it obvious? Because you're attractive!" Ding Zhen replied, scratching his head again, a bit embarrassed yet forthright.

After exchanging pleasantries, Chu Qian tactfully withdrew her hand from his grip. Ding Zhen, slightly embarrassed, started to explain the various unwritten rules of the market. He described the deceitful practices commonly found not only in this market but in others too. He advised on how to select fresh vegetables and meats and cautioned against common scams like adding water to seafood or selling substandard meat.

Ding Zhen passionately shared these insights, clearly knowledgeable about the tricks of the trade. He suggested following elderly customers while shopping, as vendors usually don't try to cheat them.

The live chat viewers were moved by Ding Zhen's earnest advice, praising him as an angel and a kind-hearted vendor. As they watched the pair sit together, the chat became lively with comments on their chemistry and playful banter about romance.

Ding Zhen then stood up, his tone becoming more serious as he spoke about the seafood market's even more dubious practices. He explained how vendors manipulate weights and prices, and how Chu Qian's exposure of the shop owner's deceit had made her an anomaly in the eyes of other vendors.

"So, are you saying I was wrong? That I should have let myself be cheated?" Chu Qian asked, her eyes narrowing slightly.

"Of course not!" Ding Zhen was taken aback by her question. "I'm not like those vendors. I take pride in being honest."

"Really?" Chu Qian asked, still looking at him, though her tone suggested no skepticism.

"Absolutely! Try some of our seafood and see for yourself," Ding Zhen replied, his eyes shining with sincerity.

The chat room encouraged Chu Qian to try the seafood, convinced of Ding Zhen's integrity. Despite a few skeptical voices, the majority supported the idea.

Chu Qian agreed to try some seafood. Ding Zhen enthusiastically led her to the counter, showcasing a variety of fresh seafood, all without any packaging and free from added water or weight.

As Chu Qian was about to choose, her system pinged, announcing that her popularity had reached 100,000 points and offering a chance for a lottery draw.