Chapter Twenty-Three: The Town Procures New Cloth

"Hmm." Huo Ran nodded calmly and explained, "Sweet potatoes are sweet, soft, and filling. I want to share this technique with my people."

Upon hearing Huo Ran's words, Zhu Qiancheng laughed heartily and didn't ask any further questions.

Huo Ran's identity is rather mysterious. He was parachuted into their village some time ago, and the aura he exuded clearly indicated that he was a noble scion from the capital.

I hope you are a smart person who knows when to stop.

Turning to look at Jiang's mother, he smiled and said, "You go to town with Uncle Liu's son later to see if there's anything you need to buy. Before it gets dark, I'll take my son-in-law to the village chief to get the necessary stamps for household registration."

To settle down in a village, one must obtain the permission of the village chief and the head of the village committee, along with special approval stamped by them, before one can settle down in the village.

The Jiang family has a total of nine members, and they need to settle down before dark.

“Okay.” Mother Jiang nodded in response, her tone gentle: “Honey, come with me to town to buy some new fabric, and I’ll make you new clothes.”

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but Honey seemed to have lost some weight recently.

He must have lost weight from being tormented by those people in Qingyun Village a few days ago.

Thinking of this, Jiang's mother felt extremely distressed.

Jiang Mi did not refuse and readily agreed. Since her rebirth, she had been dealing with the villagers, much like the power struggles in the inner palace. Today was a good day to get some fresh air.

Looking down at the slightly oversized clothes she was wearing, she realized that these clothes were usually too tight, with layers of fat piled up like swimming rings. But today, the clothes seemed a bit too big.

Jiang Mi's eyes crinkled into a smile; it seems her holiday diet plan was effective.

"Products from our system are guaranteed to be of high quality."

Upon learning of Jiang Mi's thoughts, the system became somewhat smug, and its usual mechanical voice sounded cheerful.

Jiang Mi's mouth twitched; she finally understood the system's temperament.

Not only is he stingy, but he's also a bit narcissistic.

The thought had barely formed when an electric current swept through his entire body.

[Defamation system, punishment: three-second electric shock]

His tone was somewhat exasperated.

Seeing her daughter tremble, Jiang's mother's heart skipped a beat. She asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell? Honey, you should rest well in the village. I'll go to town to buy you some clothes, I promise you'll look beautiful."

Fearing that her daughter might be unwell and unable to withstand the bumpy journey, Jiang's mother thoughtfully asked her what was wrong.

[Task: As a good woman, how can I refuse my mother's request?]

[Task Reward: +50 "Good Woman Values", one weight loss diet plan]

[Failure Penalty: Good Woman Value -100, Electric Shock x3, once every 5 minutes]

Jiang Mi was overjoyed upon hearing this.

The weight loss diet is quite appealing.

Although there are medications to regulate the body's condition, nothing is better than a two-pronged approach.

Turning to look at her concerned mother, she smiled and said, "I'm fine, I'll go with you, Mother."

[Task complete, reward placed in system inventory]

Seeing her daughter's expression, Jiang's mother breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that you're alright. If anything happens on the way, be sure to tell me."

Faced with her mother's concern, Jiang Mi felt a warmth in her heart and smiled sweetly: "Okay!"

With the help of Uncle Liu's son, the mother and daughter rode in an oxcart to the town.

As for the other three brothers, after hearing the decision, they waited for the village chief to stamp the document before cleaning the yard.

On the oxcart, gazing at the few plots of wasteland passing by, Jiang Mi's mind was racing with calculations.

Besides seeking revenge, his only goal is to lead his family to a prosperous and strong life.

Although the system is rather stingy and narcissistic, it can genuinely help when needed.

Jiang Mi secretly complained to herself that the system hadn't issued a warning, which meant her idea was working.

"Mother, I want to reclaim some wasteland in Hongyang Village."

With enough money in hand, he could buy a few plots of wasteland in Hongyang Village.

Upon hearing this, Jiang's mother frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded in agreement: "Alright, Mother will listen to you."

Anyway, the money the girl earns is enough for them to buy hundreds of acres of wasteland. It wouldn't hurt to take out a few dozen taels to squander.

Honey, as long as you're happy.

With her mother's permission, Jiang Mi's smile widened.

The town streets were bustling with people, filled with the cries of vendors and the laughter of children, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

"My daughter and I are going for a stroll. We'll meet up here in a quarter of an hour." Jiang's mother took out a string of copper coins from her bosom and stuffed them into Liu Ergou's hand, adding, "Thank you for your trouble."

Looking at the huge sum of money in his hand, so heavy, Liu Ergou trembled and hurriedly declined, saying, "My dad said I can't accept money from people in the same village."

"If you don't accept it, my daughter and I will never ride in your oxcart again!" Mother Jiang said, feigning seriousness.

Liu Ergou was afraid of upsetting Mother Jiang again, so he quickly stuffed the string of copper coins into his pocket, his heart pounding.

From childhood to adulthood, he never carried more than five copper coins, so this string of copper coins was a huge sum of money for him.

Even if their parents worked for a month, they could only earn half a tael or a tael of silver.

Seeing that Liu Ergou had accepted the money, Jiang's mother finally smiled.

Then, she took Jiang Mi to a fabric shop. Looking at the patterns inside, Jiang's mother wished she could try them all on for Jiang Mi.

When it came to selecting fabrics for Jiang Mi, Jiang's mother abandoned her usual frugality and headed straight for the linen section.

Looking at the linen her mother had carefully selected, Jiang Mi said gently, "Mother, the same fabric is fine for me and my brother."

Most of the villagers wear clothes made of coarse cloth, which are relatively inexpensive and the best choice for them.

Linen is more expensive than coarse cloth, but it is softer and more comfortable to wear, so very few villagers buy it.

But her mother felt sorry for her, as all her clothes from childhood to adulthood were made of linen and satin.

“No.” As soon as she said that, she was met with opposition from Jiang’s mother: “How can your brother compare to you? You are a girl, so naturally you should dress more elegantly. Although I can’t buy you some good fabrics, I will do my best to buy you the best.”

Her daughter has delicate skin, so she would definitely try her best to dress her well.

"Hey, shopkeeper, why does your shop smell so strongly of sourness today?" Just then, a strange female voice suddenly came from beside me.

Jiang Mi and her mother looked over at the sound and saw a pretty woman wearing a pale yellow dress and a hairpin, covering her mouth and nose with a handkerchief with a look of disgust, followed by two maids.

"So it's Miss Sun." The shopkeeper, who was fiddling with the abacus at the counter, quickly put down his work and ran over eagerly.

"I originally came here to see what new goods they had, but as soon as I entered, I was hit by a stench, and my good mood vanished instantly."

Miss Sun looked at Jiang Mi and her mother with disgust, her eyes filled with undisguised mockery and loathing.

Ginger Honey: "..."

Could this woman be referring to herself and her mother?

"What are you still standing here for? Hurry up and clean out the filth."