Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Raise Cute Babies

One moment, Min Yueqing was living like an ox or a horse in the post-apocalyptic world, desperately hacking at zombies. The next moment, a delicately carved, soft, cute little cub appeared before h...

Chapter 57 Hoarding

To avoid attracting attention, Min Yueqing first asked someone for directions to the carriage rental shop, rented a carriage, and then drove the carriage directly to the most bustling street in the capital.

She wasn't in a hurry to shop. Instead, she strolled around the street at a leisurely pace, figuring out what shops were there, their size, and what items they sold before finally stepping into the most luxurious fabric store.

The shopkeeper who can run such a shop in this vast capital city must have a knack for judging people.

Upon seeing Min Yueqing's attire and demeanor, the shopkeeper greeted him with a smile, cupping his hands in greeting, "Young master, what would you like to see? Our shop sells all kinds of fabrics, including fine silks, satins, leathers, and various kinds of fine cotton cloth."

Min Yueqing nodded and said casually, "My family members have just arrived, and we are short of fabric for all four seasons. Please bring out any good fabrics you have here so we can take a look."

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper became even more enthusiastic, his smile practically showing his teeth. He quickly replied, "Please have a seat, sir. I'll go and have someone bring out the best fabrics. I have all kinds of fabrics for all four seasons, so please rest assured."

He then turned to the waiter and said, "Hurry up and bring me some tea! Go brew a cup of that top-quality Biluochun tea!"

A moment later, someone came over with a tray and respectfully served hot tea.

Min Yueqing picked up her teacup and took a sip. The aroma was delightful; it was indeed excellent tea. No wonder they could maintain such a large shop in this place full of dignitaries. Whether it was the manager or the workers, everyone was exceptionally efficient and treated customers with unwavering enthusiasm and respect, leaving no room for criticism.

I had barely taken a couple of sips of tea when the shopkeeper led a stream of people over, carrying out fabrics of all colors. At the front were brightly colored silks and satins, in the middle were fox and mink furs of various sizes, and behind them were all sorts of fine cotton cloths.

Even Min Yueqing, who wasn't particularly interested in fabrics, was dazzled by the sight. The shopkeeper, perhaps considering that she was a "man" and probably not very familiar with these materials, explained them to her in detail from front to back.

From the craftsmanship and rarity of the fabric, to what kind of clothes it is suitable for, and the quality of the material, they even took small samples for her to touch and feel the different textures of the fabrics. It was a very detailed, nanny-level explanation.

Min Yueqing was caught off guard and given a lecture on clothing materials. She didn't disappoint the shopkeeper's hospitality, ordering various fabrics to accommodate dozens of people, especially the commonly used fine cotton cloth, which she requested in large quantities. The shopkeeper even suspected that this young master's entire household probably numbered over a hundred people, and he couldn't stop smiling.

After negotiating the price, Min Yueqing didn't hesitate and immediately handed over a large silver note. The shopkeeper happily accepted it, quickly settled the account, and, considering that this distinguished guest hadn't brought a servant, thoughtfully exchanged the excess amount for gold ingots so that she could easily carry them.

After that, she didn't need to worry about anything. The shopkeeper politely invited her to have some more tea and snacks, saying that he would send someone to pack the fabrics according to different categories and deliver them directly to her residence.

The shopkeeper thought to himself, "Today I've really struck gold! A huge business deal fell from the sky as soon as I opened the shop. And most importantly, the esteemed customer is so generous and easygoing."

You should know that although his place is large and upscale, he mainly serves high-ranking officials and dignitaries, who usually keep accounts and rarely pay on the spot.

Now that he's met Min Yueqing, shouldn't the shopkeeper make sure she's comfortable and try to keep this big customer?

Min Yueqing refused, saying to the shopkeeper, "There's no need for delivery. I just happened to drive my carriage out today, so you can just load it onto my carriage."

Just kidding, if I asked you to send it back, wouldn't I have come all this way for nothing?

The shopkeeper hesitated and said, "This... one carriage might not be enough, right? Besides, you've ordered a lot, and we'll have to go to the warehouse to get some of the goods, which will probably take some time."

Min Yueqing waved her hand casually, "It's alright. First, pack up the goods and move them to the carriage. Pack up the rest as soon as possible. I have something to do this afternoon, so I'll come back later."

Seeing that she insisted, the shopkeeper assumed she had other plans, so he quickly did as she asked.

The shop had a considerable amount of stock on hand, and the shopkeeper was initially worried that he wouldn't be able to store it all, thinking he would have to bring out their carriage and go with the distinguished customer. But when he stepped out of the shop, his worries vanished.

It turned out that Min Yueqing had already anticipated that today would be a big shopping trip, so she specially rented the largest carriage in the horse company. The carriage was three times the size of a normal carriage, presumably intended for wealthy families to use for transporting goods.

The shopkeeper led the shop assistants, some packing, some loading onto the cart, working up a flurry of activity until they finally got everything onto the cart and stacked it neatly.

Seeing that it was about time, Min Yueqing didn't linger any longer. She stood up, said thank you for your hard work to the shopkeeper, and boarded the carriage and left amidst the shopkeeper's endless auspicious greetings.

The reason was simple: her shopping spree had only just begun, and she still had a lot to do. As for the clothes piled high in the carriage, Min Yueqing simply used her mind to move them all into her spatial storage shortly after boarding.

Next, Min Yueqing visited several large pharmacies and grain stores in turn, filling her space in a similar manner.

She was busy until mid-afternoon before the reserves of these major items finally met Min Yueqing's standards. Only then did she have time to go to the general store.

It's probably human nature to love shopping, and Min Yueqing is no exception. After entering the general store, in addition to the various essential seasonings she had planned to buy, Min Yueqing also stocked up on a lot of daily necessities and dried and fresh fruits.

Everyday items such as combs, mirrors, hair ties, scissors, candles, sewing kits, and lanterns may seem insignificant, but they are indispensable in real life.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Min Yueqing simply stocked up on everything that was available in the general store.

When she felt she had bought enough, Min Yueqing looked at the dried and fresh fruits she had just stocked up on and then decisively moved on to various restaurants and eateries, buying all kinds of cooked meats, pies, pancakes and freshly made noodles, filling almost half a room before she was finally satisfied.

Even if we don't necessarily need it, it's better to be prepared. Otherwise, why is there a saying that goes, "With grain in hand, one has no fear"?

After finally finishing her shopping for the day, Min Yueqing returned the carriage and, while dodging people and scaling walls, quietly checked for any omissions or oversights.

When traveling, besides readily available food, drinking water is equally essential. If you find yourself camping in the wilderness and can't find clean water, it could be a major problem.

Min Yueqing thought that when she got back, she would have the small kitchen boil a batch of water. She had a water tank in her space, so she could just let it cool down and put it in.