CHAPTER 182: CHAPTER 182 RARE CURIOSITY (FIRST UPDATE)

Since Mu Shuangshuang declared her independence at the Old Mu Family, she’s completely let herself go. Not only does she skip work in the fields, but she also eats a lot on purpose during meals.

Old Mrs. Mu was so angry that she wanted to hit someone several times, but Mr. Mu seemed under a strange spell. Despite Shuangshuang’s "arrogance," he never said a word and always came out to scold Old Mrs. Mu instead.

With Mr. Mu’s help, it became natural for Shuangshuang not to work and to eat on time every mealtime.

Instead of working, Shuangshuang used her time to make straw fans and earn money in town.

One early morning, Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng went to town together to do business.

Pushing a small wheelbarrow full of goods, the two of them arrived in town just as the sun was rising, during the hottest time of the day.

The town market was much quieter than usual, probably because the farmers were busy with planting and harvesting, and there were fewer porters carrying mountain goods on the streets.

However, there were still quite a lot of town folks out shopping.

Shuangshuang took the cold noodles to Jiu Si Xuan as agreed and had her usual chat with the Fat Chef about the noodle market.

The Fat Chef’s expression was even prouder than last time.

Of course, as he had personally chosen the dish, and only his restaurant served it, how could he not be excited?

"Girl, why don’t you and this young fellow stay for lunch? Consider it my thanks for bringing such good business to Jiu Si Xuan."

"No need, Uncle. Lu Yuanfeng and I still have things to sell. If you really want to thank me, improve the taste of the cold noodles so I can continue to supply them to you."

"You girl, you really know how to talk." The Fat Chef looked exasperated. This girl, truly with a Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart, handled things with grace and principle.

Shuangshuang, eager to see how well the straw fans would sell, exchanged a few pleasantries with the Fat Chef and then left Jiu Si Xuan with Lu Yuanfeng.

Once outside the restaurant, Lu Yuanfeng asked Shuangshuang, "Shuangshuang, should we sell the rabbits first, or the straw fans?"

Yuanfeng, who careful prioritizes everything, naturally wanted to know Shuangshuang’s internal order of priorities.

"Of course, we should sell the rabbits first since they’re live animals. The longer we keep them, the more risk there is."

The hot weather meant that without food or water, the rabbits might die, and losing them would waste dozens of coins.

A rabbit could sell for about sixty coins, and together they caught seven rabbits, which could bring in nearly four hundred coins—a substantial sum.

Shuangshuang had been in business for a while, earning small amounts, but she was quite content. Money is gathered little by little.

Finding ways to earn money in this unfamiliar ancient world was already a blessing. She didn’t aim to get rich quick.

Much like herself, the original owner of this body was too skinny. After exercising and eating more for a long time, she was finally seeing some results.

At least her face was rosier than before, and even her cheeks had gained some flesh.

After some time, they sold all the rabbits.

As she expected, the rabbits sold for almost four hundred eight coins, but she gave the rabbit skins to the restaurant for free.

Lu Yuanfeng didn’t mind, and when Shuangshuang suggested giving away the rabbit skins, he showed no hesitation.

"Don’t you feel it’s a loss? Those rabbit skins could be tanned and used to make a small vest."

Indeed, the skins from seven rabbits could make a vest.

But Yuanfeng didn’t forget that when Shuangshuang proposed giving away the rabbit fur, she secured an advantage.

In winter, all the game they delivered, regardless of size, must be purchased by the restaurant without reducing the price.

This deal definitely outweighed the value of a few rabbit skins since, in winter, when hunters mostly entered the mountains, game was plentiful but easily preserved, leading restaurants to lower prices aggressively.

Realizing how far Shuangshuang thought ahead, Yuanfeng could only admire her; how could he think of it as a loss?

"No, I understand Shuangshuang’s intention."

Not to mention, Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng never lacked tacit understanding. Almost every action Shuangshuang took, Yuanfeng could grasp the underlying meaning.

This kid is smart!

At the market, Shuangshuang spread out the straw fans she and her family had spent two days making, one by one.

Holding a fan, she gently fanned herself; even in the heat, the fan’s breeze quickly dispelled much of the stifling atmosphere.

In the hot weather, a girl holding something like a fan, which no one had seen before, naturally drew a crowd of the heat-averse.

Soon, Shuangshuang’s stall was surrounded.

Lu Yuanfeng stood by, watching the crowd. With more people, it became chaotic and prone to petty theft. His job was to protect all the fans and their money bags.

"Hey little girl, what’s that thing you’re holding? Is it a fan?"

A plainly dressed woman stopped by Shuangshuang’s stall, curiously asking.

Close enough already, Shuangshuang didn’t say much. She just picked up her fan and fanned toward the woman, and the cool breeze immediately took away much of the heat.

"If it blows wind, it must be a fan. My fan is cheaper than ordinary paper fans, and the quality is better. It can last three to five years, at least."

For a straw fan, lasting three to five years was quite normal, and Shuangshuang wasn’t exaggerating.

"Is your stuff really that good?" A curious woman next to them came over after hearing Shuangshuang’s introduction.

"You’ll know if it works just by trying it."

Handing the straw fan to the woman, she fanned herself a few times and was particularly satisfied with it, so she took one.

"Madam, won’t you take another one? There are many mosquitoes in the summer. Having one in the outhouse means you won’t be bitten even if you go there at midnight."

This was Shuangshuang’s experience from her time in the security team, having felt the power of mosquitoes. Forgetting to light mosquito repellent meant being their feast.

Experienced seniors advised her to bring a straw fan to the restroom to fan away the mosquitoes.

The woman hesitated but, thinking of the mosquito-infested outhouse at home, decided to take another one.

"Little girl, you still haven’t told us how much one of these fans costs."

"Five coins!" exclaimed Shuangshuang, raising the straw fan to the crowd. "Everyone, come take a look! High-quality, practical straw fans for only five coins each!"

Hearing that they were only five coins, the woman didn’t hesitate and handed ten coins to Shuangshuang, smiling and saying,

"You girl, you’re really good at business. But this thing is truly useful, and I’ll bring a few friends to you next time."

Hearing this, Shuangshuang quickly handed the woman another fan.

"Thank you, Madam! You’re my first customer; Shuangshuang’s decision is to give you an extra one!"

With a look of surprise and delight, the woman accepted the fan from Shuangshuang and ran out of the market, seemingly to really call others over.

( PS: Recommended is a rebirth novel, "Reborn Entertainment Circle: Number One Diva" by Xiao Ning Meng. It’s a pretty good read in the entertainment world!)