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58: One-piece knit dress, high-elasticity fabric, extremely slimming.

"Please speak, Dr. Han."

"My clothes... I've worn them for many days and need a change."

Han Qing spoke with some difficulty.

"I know resources are precious now, but I can trade something for them—I still have a watch on me, a mechanical one, it should be worth something..."

She didn't finish because Qin Lin shook his head.

"Dr. Han, in the apocalypse, luxury goods have no value," he said bluntly. "Watches, jewelry, even cash, they're all just junk now. The real hard currency is food, medicine, weapons, and professional knowledge."

Han Qing's face turned a bit pale.

But Qin Lin continued: "However, I can give you clothes. It's not a trade; it's a basic benefit for team members. On their first day on the RV, Yuran and Wanwan also received daily necessities. You and Yu Rou will naturally have them too."

He brought up the System panel and operated it a few times.

"There are clothes inside. You can pick what you need. Each person is limited to two sets of outerwear, but underwear is unlimited—after all, those are necessities."

Han Qing was stunned: "Just... that simple?"

"Just that simple," Qin Lin said.

"But I want to be clear: this is the first time, consider it a welcome gift. Future living supplies, including food, daily necessities, and personal items, will all need to be exchanged for through contributions."

"Your medical work on the RV will be converted into contribution points or credits. Yu Rou will also earn corresponding points for taking care of the ecological box and assisting with housework."

He looked at Han Qing: "A fair trade, can you accept that?"

Han Qing hardly hesitated: "Yes, it's very fair."

Compared to the various terrible possibilities she had worried about, this clear and straightforward exchange rule actually put her at ease.

Labor in exchange for survival.

"Then start picking," Qin Lin said. "Operate it yourself."

Su Yuran and Lin Wanwan also crowded around, clearly interested in the process.

Han Qing looked at the screen and took a deep breath.

A new life has truly begun.

The System Store interface was projected onto the main screen in the RV's living room.

Qin Lin applied a filter, showing only the clothing section.

He didn't want the new passengers to see weapons, special equipment, or even those gray icons labeled [Cross-World Items] for now.

Some information needed to be revealed gradually.

Even so, the scale of the clothing section still surprised Han Qing.

The screen was divided into several major categories:

[Outerwear], [Underwear], [Shoes and Socks], [Accessories].

Each major category had further subdivisions:

Outerwear was divided into down jackets, coats, sweaters, pants, dresses, etc.;

The underwear section was even more complete, ranging from basic styles to various designs.

"All of these... can be exchanged?" Han Qing asked.

"Yes, go ahead and pick."

Han Qing began to browse.

She first looked at the down jacket section.

This was a necessity. Although it was warm inside the RV, in case she needed to get out or if the vehicle malfunctioned, staying warm was key to survival.

She chose a long down jacket in black with a simple design and a fur-trimmed hood.

The tag showed: waterproof fabric, warmth rating for minus sixty degrees, yet it weighed only two-thirds of a normal down jacket.

"Is this one okay?" she asked Qin Lin.

"It's fine, practical," Qin Lin nodded. "I suggest picking another one to wear on the vehicle. The indoor temperature is twenty-three degrees; you'll be too hot in a down jacket."

Han Qing switched to the daily clothing section.

Her gaze swept across the rows of clothing racks.

Professional wear, casual wear, sportswear... Before the apocalypse broke out, she was the deputy director of the emergency department at the hospital. Her daily attire was mainly professional wear, and she preferred comfortable casual clothes during her time off.

But now?

She looked at the other three women in the living room:

Su Yuran was wearing light gray lounge shorts and a white T-shirt, looking young and lively.

Lin Wanwan wore white pants and a pale pink top, looking gentle and soft.

Both were barefoot, looking relaxed and comfortable.

Then there was the hospital gown she was wearing.

Although clean, it was still clothes for a patient.

Perhaps... it was time for a change in style?

Han Qing's finger slid across the virtual screen, finally stopping at the dress section.

She saw a long knitted dress in pure black.

The model photo showed it was almost completely form-fitting from the neck to the ankles, without any extra decoration. It was just the simplest cut, yet it outlined an amazing silhouette.

Product description: [One-Piece Knitted Dress, High-Elasticity Fabric, Ultimate Slim Fit. Suitable for indoor wear, comfortable and warm.]

Han Qing's heart skipped a beat.

She was already thirty-seven years old, the mother of an eighteen-year-old girl, and although she had maintained her figure well...

Years of hospital work involved high physical exertion, so she hadn't gained weight.

But she wasn't a girl in her early twenties anymore.

Was it appropriate... to wear such a dress?

But it really looked good.

She had wanted to wear clothes like this before, but due to work, she never had the chance.

Now it seemed she could wear it.

Besides, it was warm in the RV, so wearing a dress was no problem at all.

Most importantly, she hadn't worn clothes that made her feel beautiful in a long time.

"I want to try this one."

Han Qing pointed to the black knitted dress on the screen.

Qin Lin's expression changed subtly.

That dress... of course, he remembered it.

The clothes in the System Store were all standard sizes, but they would automatically micro-adjust to fit the wearer.

With Han Qing's figure—although he hadn't looked closely, he could feel it when he supported her yesterday—the curves of a mature woman combined with the unique, capable temperament of a doctor... the effect of this dress on her would probably be devastating.

"No problem," Qin Lin tried to keep his voice calm.

"Then pick it," Qin Lin nodded. "The System will automatically match the size."

Han Qing clicked select, and the dress was added to the cart.

She also picked a pair of soft-soled slippers for indoor use, then hesitated.

Next was underwear.

As an adult woman and a doctor, her choice of underwear was actually quite pragmatic:

Comfortable, supportive, and easy to move in.

But at this moment, facing three young people and her own daughter, speaking up about choosing underwear still made her feel a bit embarrassed.

But she had to choose, even if it was embarrassing.

The underwear she was wearing had been worn for too long and had to be replaced.

"Um..." Han Qing cleared her throat, "The underwear section..."

"It's over there."

Su Yuran naturally pointed it out to her.

"Sister Qing, just pick whatever you want, no need to be embarrassed. We've all picked some."

Lin Wanwan also nodded: "The underwear inside is of very good quality and comfortable to wear."

Han Qing gave them a grateful look and then opened the underwear section.

The dazzling array of styles made her eyes spin.

Basic, sports, lace, shaping... She quickly filtered through and first picked two basic sets:

Nude and black, wireless, prioritizing comfort.

But as she scrolled, her gaze was drawn to a set of deep purple underwear.

It wasn't a particularly revealing style, but the design was very feminine:

Lace trim, adjustable straps, and a crisscross design on the back.

In the model photo, a mature woman wearing this set of underwear exuded a confident and calm charm.

Han Qing's finger hovered over the screen.

How long had it been since she had worn underwear that made her feel sexy?

She raised her daughter alone, her work was busy, and her life was a simple routine between two points.

Underwear was just a necessity, never a decoration to please herself or others.

But now...

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