Chapter 15: Great Unity
Editor: Exodus Tales
These few days Su Jiang Hai and Su Jin Long slept late and woke up early. In the end, they finally finished a cupboard, a living room cabinet, a large wardrobe with sliding doors, a side cabinet, and a chest of drawers.
At four in the morning, Su Jiang Hai harnessed the donkey cart. The father and son pair then loaded the furniture on the cart. In order to prevent them from breaking, they wrapped the furniture with a quilt then fastened them with rope.
The distance between the Su Family home and the county was about 25 kilometers. It would take them two hours to travel on a donkey cart.
There were already a few places occupied in the furniture marketplace. Su Jiang Hai had picked a location on the side of the road that faced the sun, then moved the furniture down with his son and arranged his display.
Su Jin Long happily circled the furniture made by his father a few times, "Dad, looking around, it seems as though our family's furniture is the best. When I get married in the future, you should also make a set for me!"
Su Mian swatted the back of Su Jin Long's head, "Aren't you ashamed. How old are you to think about getting married?"
Su Jin Long felt a bit embarrassed as he rubbed the back of his head, showing a set of white teeth. He was only 15 years old and would be a long time before he gets married.
"How are you going to sell this furniture? Why is it all white?"
"This is Western..." Before Su Mian was able to explain, the person turned around and walked away.
There were some people asking around, but they all left when they saw that the furniture was white.
As the sun rose, more and more people came out. During this era, rural villages were all poor. They would only begin visiting the marketplace when the twelfth lunar month began.
When Su Mian saw that there were a lot of people, she immediately spoke up, "Come and see. Take a look at the newly made Western furniture. This is the only set you could find in the city.
Su Jin Long also shouted as well. He was currently at the age where his voice begins to change. The slightly husky yet unique voice had attracted waves of customers.
A father and son pair stayed there the longest. Su Mian noticed that the older man had seen almost all the furniture in the market. In the end, they stopped here.
"Dad, I love the style of this family's furniture. It's different from the other family's furniture!" The one who spoke was around 20 years old. The young man was tall and robust with a wide smile. It was clear that he was preparing to get married and set up a new home.
The father shook his head, opened the cabinets, and knocked on the wood. "This is good wood. There should be no problem using it for decades. The workmanship is quite meticulous and the carvings feel as if they are alive. But it is unlucky that it is white, you are about to get married!"
"Uncle, I can see that you are an expert. These cabinets were created by my father based on this book." Su Mian took out the furniture book and turned to a page, "Take a look. Even the queen of Planet E used this model for her marriage. It's not yet popular in Planet Erya but in a few years, you will not be able to buy them at this price anymore!"
"Even queens use this?" The older man appeared to have been persuaded by Su Mian. He took the book and carefully examined the pictures.
"Dad, let's buy this set. I like it. Besides, I am the one getting married, not you..."
The old man fiercely glared at the young man and he stopped speaking. He pointed at the cupboard on the size and asked, "How much is this?"
"25." Su Mian let out a mischievous laugh.
"I want this first!" The older man finally gave in.
"You really are my father!" The young man hurriedly paid, afraid that his father would regret it. He immediately picked up the cupboard with another young man and took off.
Excluding the manufacturing cost of 10 eris, the cupboard yielded a net profit of 15 eris. Su Mian became so happy as this was the largest sum of money she had seen after being reborn.
She gripped the money tightly in her hands in fear that they would grow wings and fly away.
"Sis, let me see, let me see. I have never seen a great unity before!" Su Jin Long moved his head closer.
The great unity was equivalent to 10 eris. It was also the biggest face value of the era. Su Mian's eyes reddened at the thought that her little brother had not seen a great unity before. She had handed one to let Su Jin Long take a look.
"Sis, are you really giving this to me?" Su Jin Long's eyes suddenly glittered with surprise and happiness.
Chapter 16: Frostbite Ointment
Editor: Exodus Tales
"Go buy one kilogram of meat. Let's make dumplings when we get home."
"Okay!" Su Jin Long held the money in his hands and eagerly ran without knowing he had just been ordered.
More people came over to inquire but when they saw the white furniture, they shook their heads and walked away. The sun was about to set, but they were not able to make more sales.
On the way back home, Su Jiang Hai sat in the front without speaking.
After only selling one piece of furniture, Su Mian knew he was feeling depressed, but everything had a step by step process, "Dad, don't worry. The villages do not know much about Western furniture. It's better if we take our time." Su Mian comforted her father. She thought about how all those people who came to inquire were older people. If they were able to encounter more young people, selling things should be easier.
"I know. I'm thinking that we should make more designs when we return." Su Jiang Hai continued to drive the cart. He could not help but blame himself for not being as calm as his daughter.
When they made it home, He Qin already prepared the meal. Hearing their voices, she immediately came out.
"Is it cold?" He Qin spoke while pulling on Su Mian's hand. Su Mian wore woolen gloves and was not cold at all.
On the other hand, He Qin's hands were ice cold. Su Mian lowered her head and looked that they were red and swollen. Her hands were frostbitten.
The winter temperature was minus 30 degrees Celcius. It was easy to get frostbite if you did not pay attention to protecting yourself. There was no effect now, but once the temperature becomes warmer, it would become painful and itchy. If one becomes used to it, they would have frostbites every year.
He Qin was busy in and out of the house. Her hands would frequently be moist with water. The sheepskin at home was only enough for three people. It was just enough for her husband and children.
She usually did not go out, so she did not need it.
Su Mian did not say anything but felt sorry, wishing that there was some frostbite ointment.
While thinking about this, words appeared in front of her eyes.
You only need 1 kindness point to exchange for a frostbite ointment. Want to exchange? Want to exchange?
This manner of speaking made Su Mian want to vomit blood. Was it acting like a baby towards her?
Can you not read everything in my mind?
Su Mian only had to think for a bit and she could exchange for frostbite ointment. Then she thought to ask for a pair of medical-use scissors!
Just as expected another row of words appeared again.
1 kindness point, want to exchange? But you will also get this as a reward for a future mission, it isn't worth getting it now!
Su Mian was surprised and happy. She felt that the tower space would even help her consider things.
Su Mian did not hesitate and exchanged for frostbite ointment.
She now had a total of 7 kindness points. After exchanging she now had 6 points left. However, if it was for He Qin, she would not feel so sorry about it.
"Mom, I'm fine. This is for you." Su Mian gave the remaining 18 eris and the frostbite ointment that randomly appeared from her pocket.
"This is?"
"Frostbite ointment. I bought it for you. Your hands have already frozen. Quickly apply it after going back in. It should be fine after a few days.
"Little Mian..." He Qin looked at the frostbite ointment and did not know what to say.
Little Mian is growing up to be more understanding. Not to mention helping the family earn money, she is now very considerate.
"There is also this!" Su Jin Long carried a kilogram of meat and swayed it in front of He Qin. With glittering eyes, he said, "Mom, I want to eat dumplings!"
"I'll wrap some tomorrow." He Qin sniffled. Her children were becoming more understanding. Her days were becoming more full of hope.
After eating, Su Mian entered the tower space once again. The medicinal ingredients she planted yesterday had already sprouted. It had a thin stalk with grain-sized leaves, appearing extremely cute.
Su Mian watered them and began her second mission, to find the small white rabbit.
Su Mian raised her head. The mountain was quite large and its sides could not be seen easily. Finding one small rabbit was not easy at all.
Her eyesight and hearing ability were several times better compared to ordinary people. Two hours had already passed before she found the small rabbit's traces.
Su Mian ran to the point where she had to gasp to breathe. The small rabbit appeared to be playing hide and seek with her. It bounced and ran a dozen meters ahead of her. When Su Mian ran a bit slower, it would stop and eat the wild vegetation by the side. When Su Mian ran faster, it would continuously make long jumps and maintained a distance from her.
Su Mian felt helpless. She thought that once she catches the rabbit, she would make a stew out of it.
Another two hours passed. Su Mian followed the little rabbit and almost explored the entire mountain. Moreover, the more Su Mian ran the more energized she became as if the wind had appeared under her feet.
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