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Chapter 9 Planning to Make Money
Xiao Siyue thought to herself that over the past few years, her family had spent almost all their savings to help her and her mother improve their health.
Although several family members are earning money and the income is quite good, in other people's families, they would be considered to be quite wealthy.
But their family couldn't afford it; ancient medicine was far too expensive, and the money they earned couldn't keep up with the expenses.
Oh, right, all the boys in the family are in school. Going to school is a luxury these days. Other families in the village with one child in school are considered well-off, let alone their family with a whole bunch of them. I wonder how many people envy them.
Since her birth, her uncles and aunts have doted on her. Although the family has spent a lot of money on her health over the years, no one has ever complained. However, relationships need to be maintained; always taking will inevitably lead to resentment.
Moreover, the older brothers in the family are all growing up and are approaching the age to get married, so the family can't afford to be poor.
My eldest cousin is about to get married, and I'm afraid we won't even be able to afford a decent dowry. My father also needs travel expenses to take the imperial examination.
No, I need to plan how to make money.
"Ding-dong, host has triggered a mission. Do you want to check it now?" Just as I was thinking this, the system's voice suddenly rang in my mind.
Xiao Siyue scanned the room and, finding no one paying attention, immediately focused her attention on the system.
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[Task: Help the Xiao family earn 100 taels of silver. Limited to three months. Completion will earn 20 merit points]
What the hell? I was just thinking about making money, and the system gave me this kind of task. Xiao Siyue was speechless.
Also, does the system even know how much 100 taels is? Right now, one tael of silver is worth 1000 copper coins, and one copper coin can buy two steamed buns. How much would 100 taels be? And it's only valid for three months. Her uncle works as a manager in a restaurant, and he only earns two taels a month, not to mention everyone else.
Besides, she's still just a little kid. How can she go out and earn money?
"System, what kind of ridiculous task did you issue? How am I supposed to complete it?"
"Such a difficult task, and you only give me 20 merit points? Aren't you being too stingy?"
"No, system, you either need to lower the difficulty of the task or give me more merit points."
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"Host, this task is not something I can modify," the system said, somewhat shocked that Si Yue was offering her opinion. This...this...no, why is she even bargaining?
"Host, you need to think about it this way: you originally wanted to help the Xiao family make money, and now the mission is also about making money, isn't that killing two birds with one stone? Besides, even if you fail to complete the mission, you won't lose merit points, so you won't suffer any loss."
I have a feeling the system is misleading people, but I don't have any evidence.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Okay then.
"System, what do you think I should do to make money?" Xiao Siyue was a bit clueless at this moment.
In ancient times, the most profitable commodities were salt and iron. However, both were controlled by the royal family and the powerful. Even if she knew the specific methods for refining salt and smelting iron, she wouldn't dare to do it. She could easily lose her life, and besides, they were a large family, so it wasn't realistic.
"Host, you can make things related to clothing, food, housing, and transportation, such as daily necessities. These are relatively simple and quite profitable, since everything is in short supply these days," the system suggested.
Yes, it's possible, but don't rush into making food. It's too troublesome and requires a lot of preparation. As for setting up a street stall, there aren't many people who can do it right now. The men in the family all have their own things to do, and it's not safe for women. It would be better to open a shop. She has many modern recipes, but she doesn't have the funds yet. She'll wait until she earns some money before making a decision.
As for clothing, it's a bit difficult in this small town. First, the cost is relatively high, making it hard for ordinary people to afford. More importantly, people in ancient times all knew some needlework, so they would buy cloth and make their own clothes. As for wealthy families, they would have embroiderers who could make clothes that were much better than modern clothes, so let's just forget about it.
As for housing and transportation, he can't possibly build houses and carriages for people, right? Hmm, it seems like it's possible. Her grandfather and second uncle are both carpenters, so they can do it. However, it's quite difficult, so let's put it aside for now.
Hmm, I can only consider everyday items. Right, could I make soap? Isn't that the first pot of gold for most time travelers? And coincidentally, she knows the recipe and how to make it.
I don't know if it exists in this world. I'll ask my family tomorrow.
The next morning,
Siyue rarely got up so early, and while her mother was wiping her face, she quickly took the opportunity to ask questions.
"Mom, I wash my face and hands every day, but I still don't feel clean, and my face feels rough to the touch."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qin teased, "What, has our Yue'er grown up and become vain? Let me see this little face, it's so smooth and tender." She then pinched it. Hmm, a child's face is indeed very easy to pinch, so soft, she was reluctant to let go.
“Mother,” Xiao Siyue quickly pulled her face away from her mother’s clutches.
Haha, Lin Qin couldn't help but burst into laughter when she saw Xiao Siyue rubbing her cheeks, and it took her a while to stop.
"However, I saw something called 'fragrant soap' in a shop in town before. It's used to wash hands and face, and it's very effective at cleaning. Moreover, with long-term use, it can make the skin more supple and smooth," Lin Qin said with a hint of envy on her face. After all, what woman doesn't love beauty?
"Then, Mother, haven't you used it?" Xiao Siyue quickly asked.
"No, that stuff is too expensive. A small piece costs one tael of silver," Lin Qin said with some regret.
Oh, they have soap. Xiao Siyue was a little disappointed; it seemed she wouldn't be able to earn this money.
However, I can make some for my family.
Sigh, making money is so hard. I finally come up with a way to make money, only to find that someone else already has it. I missed the right opportunity.
After Lin Qin left, Si Yue said somewhat discouragedly to the system:
"System, if we can't make soap anymore, what other ways are there to make money?"
"Host, why don't you go to town first and see what's available, and then decide what you want to do? This way you can find your target faster."
Siyue thought the system's suggestion was good, "Okay, let's go to the town to do some actual research first."
I need to think of a way to get my mother to take me. She's too young now and definitely can't go by herself. Plus, due to her health, she's five years old and has never left the village.
After breakfast, I'll go talk to my mom. If she doesn't agree, I'll go talk to my grandma, hehe.