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"Anan, wait at home for news. I will go out for a bit." With that, he disappeared instantly, leaving Anan stunned as she watched her master vanish.
At the entrance of the newly opened Grain Shop, the line was just as long as before, but now Liu and Zhang Wuliang were already at the front. "Aunt, Village Chief, haven't we reached our turn yet?"
She had already made a round at the Yang Family's place and still hadn't been called.
"Of course not! Did you see the big Kid? Everyone is buying so much grain. I initially planned to buy two hundred pounds, but now I'm thinking of four hundred pounds. That should last the whole family for quite a while."
Liu's threshold had risen repeatedly, and now she was set on buying four hundred pounds. "Qingxi, how much are you buying? Why don't you get a bit more while it's cheap? Just like Aunt said, buying more is definitely a good idea."
Liu confidently assured her, and Liu Qingxi had the same thought. Thus, both families ended up hauling ten sacks of grain due to such low prices.
"Oh my, we bought so much today; it will last us for several months. Oh dear, the money saved will allow the kids to have a few more good meals."
As a villager woman, Liu's only pursuit was for her children to grow up healthy and well-fed. Although Zhang Wuliang's mindset had changed significantly by now, Liu remained a traditional woman.
The ox cart was neatly stacked with ten sacks. On the way back, the load was noticeably heavier for the oxen. Feeling sorry for the yellow cattle pulling such a heavy load for the first time, the three of them walked beside the cart instead of riding on it, laughing as they made their way home.
Upon entering the village, such a commotion caught the attention of the big Kid: "Village Chief, what are you doing? Why did you buy so much grain? Can't you just buy it when you need it?"
"Hahaha, I was just about to tell you! A new Grain Shop opened in town with prices slashed by twenty percent! So I bought this much. Big Kid, take advantage of the low prices and hurry over to buy some too!"
"No way, is it really that cheap?" The person asking clearly didn't believe it.
Who doesn't know that grain prices are usually fixed every year? Unless there's a disaster, prices wouldn't drop by twenty percent. Shaking his head, he remained skeptical.
"Alright, alright. I'll talk to you later. If you want to go buy some, go ahead; if not, then don't. If you don't believe it, that's fine," Zhang Wuliang rolled his eyes.
This kind of person, who doesn't know what's good for him, didn't want to bother with so much.
However, the news brought back by the village chief caused a stir in Ten Li Pu, all because of the low prices, which were reduced by twenty percent.
"Hey? Did you hear? The food in town is cheaper now. Are you going tomorrow?"
"Of course we're going! Why wouldn't we go when it's so cheap?"
"Exactly! It's because two Grain Shops are competing that the prices dropped. We should be grateful. Big Kid and Tomorrow are going together."
This news made Ten Li Pu livelier than during the New Year. People rushed to share it, and naturally, there were some skeptics. Missing this opportunity might mean they wouldn't get another chance.
A few closer acquaintances came to Liu Qingxi's place to hang out: "Qingxi, is what the village chief said true? Is it really that cheap?"
"Of course it's true! We've all bought some. Look at this quality; it's not bad at all. You see, they're just starting out, so the prices are low for now. Who knows if they'll raise them later? Hurry up and go!"
The bags of grain that Liu Qingxi bought were placed in the corner of the room. The group were all experts at identifying grain quality; just one look was enough to tell it was good. If one person didn't believe it, two others did—what was there not to believe?
That night, in the stillness of the night, Shili Pu Village's residents went to bed early for the first time, with every household discussing this matter.
Little did they know that the village chief and Liu Qingxi's unintentional visit to town would later save the lives of everyone in the village—this is a story for another time.
Next, the Construction Team became increasingly skilled and worked faster. Eventually, dozens of people were divided into three groups, allowing three houses to be built simultaneously.
Liu Qingxi and Zhang Tiegen took turns inspecting the three sites, serving as supervisors.
Liu Qingxi no longer had to stay there the entire time and finally had a bit of personal space.
She could go up the mountain to gather some wild vegetables and also dig a few more traps.
Although life was simple, it was relatively happy, and the Construction Team was steadily progressing according to her plans and arrangements; everything was so wonderful.
It seemed that since she arrived in this era, she had always been trying to figure out how to make money, how to support her family, and how to establish herself in this unfamiliar time and space.
Now, she had her own house, her own career, and Liu Qingyan also had a future that belonged solely to him.
Spring had quietly passed, and summer was gradually approaching. The trees on the mountain had grown lush green leaves, creating a vibrant scene.
At the foot of the mountain, Liu Qingxi encountered people carrying baskets heading towards Biqi Town.
“Aunt, Uncle, are you going to buy grain?”
“Of course! Our whole family is going; we’ll bring back as much as we can, hahaha!”
As the village chief, Zhang Wuliang also lent out his Ox Cart today for the villagers to transport grain.
He strongly supported any method that could save money for the villagers.
“Qingxi, what are you doing up the mountain? Be careful; don’t go too far in. It’s dangerous at this time; it would be troublesome if you encounter a big beast.”
The villagers' kind reminders were taken to heart by Liu Qingxi; after all, everyone’s concerns were valid.
Summer is the season when various animals are active. Here, protected by a natural barrier, the environment remains undisturbed, and the ecosystem is still balanced. Many modern animals that are on the brink of extinction can be seen everywhere.
In the deep mountains, there are all kinds of wild animals, including the possibility of Wolves, Jackals, Tigers, and Leopards.
She would not be like other Protagonists, rushing into the deep mountains. She believes she lacks the ability to escape from a tiger's mouth and does not have a male lead to rescue her in times of danger.
Everything must rely on herself. As for the halo that a Transmigrated Female Protagonist supposedly possesses? It seems she has never seen it or is familiar with it.
Therefore, her range of activities remains close to the outside. She is used to it and never jokes about her safety.
In just a short while at the foot of the mountain, one can see that the road from Ten Li Pu to Azure Stream is crowded with people, each carrying a basket on their back, their clothes patched in many places. Walking along the path in straw sandals, they are unaffected by their appearance, and laughter can be heard from afar.
The long line resembles a dragon, slowly moving along the winding road.
For the first time, the Village people are so organized as they head towards Biqi Town to buy food.
To prevent accidents due to the crowd, Zhang Wuliang intentionally leads at the front of the line: "I know all the Kids want to buy and use Ox Carts. So, I have discussed with families who have Ox Carts, and once someone finishes buying, we can use an Ox Cart to bring back some for everyone."
"Good!" Cheers erupted from the crowd; they understood that if it weren't for the village chief, no one would want their oxen to pull such heavy loads. It would be too painful to bear.
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