Chapter 17
Su Li said, âIâll buy another catty of pork. Give these things to me. If you still think itâs a loss, I wonât buy any of these things.â
The pig intestines could not be sold for much because the smell was too unpleasant. If one did not know how to deal with it, they would feel like they were eating sh*t!
âAlright then!â The pork shop owner reluctantly agreed. Seeing that Su Li had bought so much, it was not a loss to not charge for the pig intestines.
Twenty catties of pork lard and one catty of streaky pork cost a total of 535 copper coins. It was really too expensive. The money she had just earned was gone before it warmed up in her pocket!
When would she be able to realize her freedom to eat meat?
However, when she thought of the free pig intestines and pig lungs, Su Liâs depressed mood improved a little.
âThese things are a little heavy. Can you do it?â the pork shop owner asked.
These things added up to more than 20 catties. Although the girl in front of him looked chubby, she was definitely a weak chicken. He had never seen a fatty that was so strong.
âNo problem!â Su Li threw the basket full of things on her shoulder and left swiftly.
The pork shop owner looked at Su Liâs back and muttered, âI didnât expect this girl to be so agile, and so strong although sheâs so fat. Also, the way she swung the basket on her back just now was so handsome. If only she could help me kill pigs!â
His son was about the same age as Su Li. If Su Li could marry his son, the child Su Li gave birth to would definitely be very sturdy. In the future, he could even bring our pig slaughtering business to new heights.
âOh no, I forgot to ask her name and where she lives!â
The pork shop owner was a little vexed, but Su Li had already walked far away. It was not appropriate for him to chase after her, so he could only give up.
Su Li did not know that her suave throw just now had successfully changed the opinion of the pork tycoon and even made him want her to be his daughter-in-law.
However, this was not her fault. Every married woman here would wear a womanâs hairpin to let others know that they were married. The original owner had no feelings for He Yufeng and was disdained to wear He Yufengâs hairpin.
Su Li, who came from the future world, had no idea that there was such a thing. The hair she was combing now was still a bun used by unmarried girls, so the pork shop owner misunderstood.
It was still a little tiring to carry more than 20 catties of things. Su Li found an empty place and placed the things in her interspace. In order to avoid being noticed, she only threw a large portion of the things into the interspace, leaving a small portion in the basket.
The soap mold could be made by herself, so Su Li did not plan to buy ready-made ones. It was mainly because she was short of money, so she had to scrimp!
It was still too early to go back. Su Li recalled the pitiful gazes of the two little fellows at home and the patched clothes on their bodies. She decided to go to the ready-made clothes shop to take a look. If there was a suitable one, she could buy clothes for each of them and bring them back.
Su Li chose a relatively remote shop that didnât look too expensive. After all, the money in her pocket was limited. She couldnât afford anything too expensive!
Before Su Li could enter the shop, a slightly plump woman walked out with a smile on her face.
âMiss, do you want to buy clothes?â
The woman who spoke was called Wang Guifen, the lady boss of this ready-to-wear shop.
Su Li nodded. âJust looking around.â
Wang Guifen, who was familiar with her, pulled Su Li in. âCome, come, come. My family has the most styles. Every year, the popular styles in Beijing will be with me. Other shops donât have them, only mine have them.â
âI canât guarantee anything else. As long as you wear my clothes, I guarantee that youâll be more beautiful than everyone else. Matchmakers would even trample and break your house door.â
Su Li was speechless.
Although she had lost some weight, even if she wore a gorgeous dress, she would not be more beautiful than everyone else. However, it was possible that she could crush a large group of people!
Wang Guifen casually picked up a dress. âMiss, try this. Your skin is fair and youâre tall. Youâre definitely the best-looking person on this street.â
Su Li only wanted to laugh now. Wouldnât her conscience hurt if she said these words?
âI wonât buy it myself. Iâll buy two sets for the children at home.â
When Wang Guifen heard that Su Li wasnât buying, she was a little disappointed. After all, adult clothes were more profitable than children.
âWhat do you want? Iâll introduce them to you.â Wang Guifen was still very enthusiastic.
Su Li said, âThereâs no need. Iâll take a look myself.â
She didnât like someone nagging beside her.
âThen take your time to browse. Call me if you need anything.â Wang Guifen turned and went to greet other guests.
Su Li heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Wang Guifen leave. This passionate attitude made her a little overwhelmed!
Su Li chose two sets of clothes. One each for He Dahu and He Erhu.
âHow much are these two sets?â
Wang Guifen took a look and said, âI hit it off with you. Just give me 300 copper coins for these two sets of clothes!â
Three hundred copper coins?
Wasnât this asking for her life?
Now, she could not fork out 300 copper coins at all. Su Li only felt a headache. As expected, you canât be a hero without money!
âA hundred copper coins,â Su Li said.
The corners of Wang Guifenâs eyes twitched. She had seen people bargain, but she had never seen someone bargain like this!
âI really canât sell it at this price. Look at our fabric and workmanship. Theyâre all top-notch. If you manage to purchase them, itâs your gain. Iâm not bragging. Look, our shop is full of repeat customersâ¦â
Wang Guifen was still talking non-stop when Su Li walked out of the door.
âIf you canât, then forget it. Iâll go somewhere else to take a look.â
Wang Guifen quickly pulled Su Li back. â280 copper coins. Itâs really the lowest price!â
Su Li continued walking out.
âTwo hundred and forty copper coins. If itâs any lower, Iâll really lose money!â Wang Guifen looked troubled.
Su Li turned back to look at Wang Guifen and said, â120 copper coins. If it works, Iâll buy it. If it doesnât, I wonât force it.â
Wang Guifen patted her thigh and looked like she had been tricked. âSigh, we hit it off today. Iâll sell it to you at a loss. If it were anyone else, I wouldnât sell it to her!â
Su Li was speechless again. She made it sound like it was real!
She spent another 120 copper coins. The 500 copper coins she had earned just now and her original amount of money were about to be completely spent. She had not bought anything else yet. This money was really not enough.
There were too many things lacking at home. Su Li bought a few more bowls. She originally wanted to buy some seasoning, but she realized that there were no shops selling seasoning in town. There was not even a small vendor!
Su Li couldnât help but wonder if the people here didnât use seasoning.
Since she couldnât find what she wanted, Su Li carried the basket and walked to the original place. She could still use the other things at home, but she had to save as much money as she could.
If she spent all her money now, she would not be able to do anything!
When she returned, Old Zhao was already waiting at the same spot. Old Zhao was an honest person and did not talk much. When he saw Su Li, he only took a glance before continuing to smoke.
It was almost time to go back. Everyone returned one after another, whispering to each other.
When everyone saw that Su Liâs basket was filled with a lot of things, a trace of jealousy flashed across their eyes.
Su Li was so fat and had such a bad temper. She even wreaked havoc all day long. Why was she so lucky to marry a capable husband?
The heavens were really too unfair!
Wang Jinxue sniffed and said exaggeratedly, âCousin-in-law, did you buy pork? I can smell the fragrance of meat.â
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