Chapter 13: Getting something for nothing (New Update for the Qingyun Ranking)

[The prices of the recipes are relatively high because they are equivalent to a one-time purchase. After purchasing the primary recipe, you no longer need to purchase a higher-level one. Instead, you can automatically upgrade after reaching a certain proficiency level. In addition, the unlocked primary tofu-making rice waterproofing recipe does not require additional diligence points to be paid. It will automatically refresh and replenish the inventory, so it is very cost-effective overall. ]

It's a good deal, but the key problem is that she can't afford it now.

Zhuang Qingning frowned and pulled out two strands of hair, then blinked.

Well, um, why don't we... have a discussion? [What... do you mean? ]

The corners of Zhuang Qingning's lips slightly raised and his eyes narrowed.

How about you lend me 666 hard work points first, so that I can exchange this tofu recipe, and when I have enough hard work points, I will return it to you, how about that? [Getting something for nothing? Absolutely not! ]

Don't rush to refuse. You said that only when the host becomes rich can your system achieve success, so we two are in the same boat.

I am stuck at this point and cannot move forward. From now on, I can only do some basic work. The diligence value I get is low, and the money I get is also little. If I want to get rich, I am afraid I can only rely on dreams?

If you can lend me some money, I can get the recipe and successfully rent a tofu shop. Once I start making tofu, my diligence value will increase exponentially, and becoming rich will be just around the corner.

Anyway, if you don't lend me this diligence value this time, then you can just expect me, your host, to live in poverty for the rest of my life.

Zhuang Qingning tried to persuade him earnestly, and even threatened him at the end.

But what I got was silence for a long time.

Oh, forget it, if you don’t want to lend it, then don’t lend it. It doesn’t matter.

It’s just that a certain system still claims to be a very powerful system, but it turns out that it can’t even figure this out. If it follows another host in the future, it must never say that it is powerful again.

So as to avoid getting my face swollen from getting hit...

If persuasion fails, threaten them; if threats fail, provoke them.

Zhuang Qingning felt that these methods could be tried one by one, and there would always be one that would work.

[Wait a moment...]

Is there any need to think about this? Mutual benefit and win-win situation, no need to hesitate.

Believe me, as long as you agree to this, you will soon be able to achieve success in the system and reach the pinnacle of the system! [Wait a moment...]

What are you waiting for? There is no time to lose. Time is running out. What you are wasting is your time and your life!

Every minute and every second is a precious treasure. As a system, don't you even know this? [Host, can you be quiet for a moment? You are disturbing my countdown! ]

OK

Zhuang Qingning immediately became obedient and quiet.

After a moment, the screen lit up again in Zhuang Qingning's mind.

A scroll-like object appeared and gradually began to glow.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the item, the primary tofu recipe, and also unlocking the exchange item, the primary tofu making secret water]

In a flash, Zhuang Qingning felt that there was some more information in his mind, and there was also one more item in the exchangeable items column in his mind.

Secret water recipe for making primary tofu. Only one drop is needed to make a whole piece of tofu. One bottle contains ten drops of water. It can be redeemed for free. The restocking time is ten hours and it cannot be refreshed manually.

Zhuang Qingning exchanged one bottle first, and also exchanged two half-new coarse cloth spring clothes that were distressed and a thin quilt. The last bit of his diligence points was exchanged for some white vinegar.

Everything is ready!

Zhuang Qingning packed up these things with a smile on his face.

[The host must remember to return the system's diligence value in a timely manner, otherwise the entire system is prone to bugs, which will affect the host's path to wealth, and in serious cases, it may even affect the host's life. ]

Don't worry, there is still some integrity.

Xiaowu wanted to say something but stopped himself and had to leave first.

Zhuang Qingning packed up his things, went into the house, and went to bed.

He slept until the sun set and clouds appeared in the western sky. Then Zhuang Qingsui sat up and stretched.

Seeing the thin blanket covering her body and the clothes beside her, she immediately perked up: "Sister, are you going to get something again?"

"Huh?!" Zhuang Qingning suddenly remembered the lie he had told Zhuang Qingsui before, and nodded hurriedly: "Yes, I took two spring clothes and a quilt."

"But this dress may have been altered for us from mother's half-worn clothes. The material is not very new, but it fits me well. Why don't you try yours?"

Zhuang Qingning immediately changed the subject.

The winter clothes she was wearing were the ones that Song had randomly given her at the beginning of winter last year. They were old clothes that Zhuang Qinghe had worn out and had several patches on them. After a whole winter of wearing and washing, even the patches were worn out.

So when it comes to new clothes, even if they are half-new, as long as they are given to her, Zhuang Qingsui is very excited and puts them on immediately with great joy.

"Yes, it fits me well." Zhuang Qingsui put it on and pulled the corner of the clothes, saying happily, "My parents are really thoughtful. They even prepared all these things for me."

"That's right. My parents have lived for so many years and have eaten more salt than I have eaten rice. Naturally, they have thought everything through."

"But your dress is really nice. The sleeve length and size are suitable for both fat and thin people." Zhuang Qingning smiled and said, "So I dug it out at the right time. If I had dug it out later, I'm afraid you would have grown taller and couldn't wear it."

"Yes." Zhuang Qingsui nodded heavily: "But sister, next time you go to get something, be more careful and don't let anyone see it."

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"Don't worry, that place is very hidden, no one usually goes there. When I went there, everyone was working in the fields, no one saw it."

Zhuang Qingning made up something to get around it, and then quickly changed the subject: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, hurry up, let's cook something, and after we finish eating and clean up, it's almost time to go to Aunt Wen's place."

"Okay." Zhuang Qingsui hurriedly folded the quilt and other things, sorted out her own clothes, and then followed Zhuang Qingning to cook.

There was not much white flour exchanged from the system, but corn flour was still abundant. I made corn flour batter for dinner and then stuck a row of pancakes along the edge of the pot.

Because I was worried that I would be busy here all night and would not have time to go home and cook in the morning, I posted a few more and kept them for later use.

The side dish was the mud cabbage that the two of them found from the fields at noon, which they mixed with wild garlic and mixed it cold.

In this way, dinner can include bread, soup and vegetables.

"Ms. Ning, Miss Sui." The two were eating when He walked in.

Mrs. He, Aunt He, is the wife of Zhuang Yonghe in the village. She is in her early thirties and used to be on good terms with Zhuang Qingning's family. When Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Qingsui were first adopted by Zhuang Ruman and Mrs. Song, she often thought about them and spoke for them.

"Aunt He, why are you here?" Zhuang Qingning was quite surprised to see her.

"I just heard today that you two have set up a female household and are staying here temporarily, so I came to take a look." He took out a cloth bag and said, "By the way, I brought you some corn flour. It's not much, but it's enough for you to eat for a few days."

He sighed and said, "The harvest this year is not very good, Xiao Si has to take medicine all the time, and the family is also tight, so I can't help you too much."

"What are you talking about, aunt? Even at this time, you are still thinking about us sisters. We are very grateful." Zhuang Qingning said.

She was indeed very grateful. In her current situation, with no land and no money, no one might hire her if she went out to work. From the perspective of others, it would be a bottomless pit. Under such circumstances, He was still willing to send corn flour to help, which was very good.

What's more, as he said, their youngest son was in poor health and often fell ill, so the family lived a tight life.

"There's a lot of corn flour here, auntie, just leave half for us." Zhuang Qingning said.

"How can that be? For the two of you, half is not enough. Don't be polite to me and keep all of it. If you need anything in the future, I can give you whatever I can. You can pick the vegetables in the fields if you want to eat them."

He was afraid that Zhuang Qingning would be too shy to accept it, so she just put the bag there and said, "Okay, it's getting late, you guys should tidy up and go to bed, I'll go back first."

After saying that, he left without looking back, and did not stop even after Zhuang Qingning called him twice.

"Aunt He is so nice." Tears welled up in Zhuang Qingsui's eyes and she couldn't help sniffing.

"Yes." Zhuang Qingning agreed very much: "Since it is Aunt's intention, let's keep it for now. When we have a promising future, we can be more filial to Uncle and Aunt."

"Yeah." Zhuang Qingsui nodded heavily.

The two sisters packed up the things that He had sent and wrapped two pieces of the pancakes they had made in the evening. It was already dark at this time.

(End of this chapter)