Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 8 Purchase
Victory Commune.

More than 30 kilometers from Beijing, the car ride took more than an hour and a half. Su Ning was glad that she hadn't eaten anything that morning, so when she got off the bus, she was only a little pale.

Every few days there is a large market organized by the commune, something I heard from a classmate who lives nearby.

Today happens to be market day. I didn't find anything in the city, so I suddenly remembered this place and thought I'd try my luck.

The pine-covered road was lined with farm produce, wild game hunted in the mountains, and wild vegetables picked from the mountains.

There were even bundles of firewood, woven bamboo baskets and carrying baskets, brooms, straw sandals, straw hats...

This was Suning's first time visiting such a market, and instead of rushing to buy anything, he strolled around with great interest.

It turned out that, just as that classmate had said, everyone was more willing to exchange various tickets for money than for cash.

After looking around for a while and getting a better understanding, she walked to the last stall.

The stall owner was a dark-skinned farmer, wearing a faded gray overcoat with patches all over the elbows and hem. When he saw her coming, he grinned and showed off his big white teeth.

"Uncle, what kinds of vegetables are these?"

"There are so many! Look, each one has a label on it. Girl, see which one you want?"

Each small packet contains about a few dozen seeds, with the names of various vegetables written crookedly on the grid paper covering the seeds.

In addition to common vegetable seeds such as cabbage, cucumber, radish, eggplant, green beans, pumpkin, winter melon, and loofah, there are also seeds of several fruits such as apples, plums, watermelons, and peaches.

"Uncle, I'll take them all."

"Huh? You want them all?"

"Yes, I want them all. Uncle, how much do you think it costs?"

He scratched the back of his head. Although he didn't know why this strangely pretty girl was buying so many seeds, he also knew that there were some things he shouldn't ask too many questions about.

After silently estimating for a moment, the man looked up and cautiously said, "Girl, these are all things we've kept and preserved ourselves. They're not worth much, but as you can see, there are almost a hundred different kinds..."

"Three, three yuan plus two jin of cotton coupons, is that alright?"

The man was genuinely a little guilty about asking for such a high price, but his eldest son was about to get married, so he had no choice but to swallow his pride and go against his conscience.

I just inquired at the grain station, and Suning knows his price is inflated by almost half. However, given that the grain station can't buy it, and the black market will only be more expensive, this price is naturally acceptable.

Besides, she wasn't short of money, and she naturally had a good impression of farmers. Looking at the simple and honest man whose face was almost bleeding from blushing as he quoted a price, she figured there must be some difficulties at home.

"Okay, then I'll trouble you to wrap them all up for me, Uncle."

"Really...you're really going to buy it?"

He was rubbing his hands, ready to change his mind and lower the price, when Li Guoqiang heard this and couldn't help but pinch himself hard.

Ouch! That really hurts!

"Yes, yes, I'll wrap it right away!"

Once he had fully regained his senses, Li Guoqiang couldn't help but squat down, gather the four corners of the oilcloth spread on the ground, and fold it in half to wrap all the seeds inside.

It's said to be around a hundred varieties, but seeds really don't take up much space; if you stack them all up and wrap them up, they're only about the size of two adult palms.

"Well, girl, how about you give me two pieces?"

A smile rippled in her eyes as Su Ning shook her head and took out three yuan and two cotton coupons from her bag, handing them to him. "Uncle, could you exchange them for some more grain seeds?"

Hesitantly accepting the money, Li Guoqiang, who was already feeling guilty, suddenly brightened up when he learned that she also needed grain seeds. "Sure, why not? Girl, wait here for me for a bit."

"Uncle, can I come with you?"

Seeing the doubt in his eyes, Su Ning looked around and said in a low voice, "I'd like to exchange some livestock." Now it's all collective ownership, and every household in the village raises a fixed number of chickens, ducks, geese, pigs and the like. In previous years, after paying the taxes to the public, there would still be one or two left over at the end of the year, which they could keep for themselves to enjoy.

In recent years, natural disasters have occurred frequently, and farmers can't even make a living from what they grow. Who can afford to raise pigs, cattle, or sheep, let alone replace them?

Chickens, ducks, and geese are small creatures that can be dealt with, but what about larger animals like pigs, cows, and sheep…

Looking at the money in his hand, a struggle flashed in Li Guoqiang's eyes. After a long while, he gritted his teeth and made a decision.

"Girl, come on, come with your uncle!"

"it is good."

Li Guoqiang took the seed package that she was half-hugging and half-holding, and led her to ride back to the oxcart of the Second Production Brigade.

Because there were other people around, the two of them didn't say much along the way.

……

"Hey, Guoqiang, where did you bring this pretty girl back from? Is she a city girl dressed like this?"

"Could this be the person Granny Wang introduced..."

"Pah! Li Hongxing, that coward, can actually marry such a beautiful city girl? He can only dream about it!"

Li Guoqiang was afraid that she would overthink things, and as a grown man, he couldn't argue with such gossipy old women, so he could only keep his head down and lead the way, taking bigger steps.

The village roads are mostly dirt roads, and they become even more difficult to walk on after it rains.

She had to jog to keep up with the people leading the way who were getting faster and faster. Su Ning frowned and glanced at her skirt and leather shoes, which were covered in mud, and could only blame herself for wearing the wrong clothes when she went out that morning.

Fortunately, her shoes were flat, so apart from being a bit dirty, she didn't have to worry about twisting her ankle or falling.

"This is it. Su girl, you rest in the yard for a while. I'll go find the brigade leader for you right away."

"Thank you, Uncle Li."

"Oh, don't be so polite, Uncle Ha will be back soon!"

There was no one at home to entertain them; they were all working in the fields. Feeling embarrassed, Li Guoqiang brought over a relatively new stool, hurriedly gave some instructions, and quickly turned and left.

……

Before I knew it, it was already one o'clock in the afternoon, and I hadn't even had a hot meal yet, as I was busy taking the bus and rushing around.

Suning's stomach started growling, and only then did she realize with regret that she hadn't thought of buying some ready-made food to store in her space.
It seems that, in addition to seeds and livestock, all the rooms in the courtyard also need to be tidied up, especially the furniture and utensils in the kitchen and bedrooms.

In case of any unforeseen circumstances in the future, there will still be places to eat, drink, and sleep once you enter the space.

"Is this the girl?"

Interrupted by the sudden sound of voices, Su Ning looked up and saw Li Guoqiang with an elderly man who looked to be in his fifties or sixties and who appeared to be in remarkably good health. She quickly stood up and greeted him politely.

Hello, sir.

Li Dazhu smiled and nodded, sizing up the person in front of him—

She has fair skin, a rosy complexion, and a sweet smile. Her bright, clear eyes are especially lovely. Hmm, she's a good girl!
"I won't ask you what you're buying those things for, but the total price isn't cheap. Can you make that decision yourself, girl?"

Although he was puzzled, he wondered why the description of his strict and difficult-to-talk-to captain as the head of the brigade did not match what Li Shu had said.

But agreeing is always better than trying to win someone over with a lot of effort and words, right?

"Yes, as long as it's available, I can make the decision."

(End of this chapter)