Chapter 036 Food, Seeds, and Weapons Shop
Faced with everyone's pleas, Lin Muqiu did not delay and quickly put the opening of the three stores on the agenda.
Considering that the grain store involved the issue of grain reserves in the town, Kedero took over and set it up in the store next to the lord's hall, which also made it convenient for townspeople to buy.
Kedero was responsible for arranging the opening of the shop, which saved him a lot of land rent, making Lin Muqiu very happy.
As for selling seeds, seeds don’t take up much space, so they can be placed in the grain store and sold along the way, which is quite convenient.
As usual, the weapons shop was opened next to the training ground, making it convenient for the army to rent weapons and giving customers a sense of security and assurance.
After this deployment was completed, a three-legged style was formed:
A group of snack shops opened in the commercial street, a group of battle-related shops opened next to the military training ground, and a group of shops closely related to the people's livelihood in the town opened next to the lord's hall.
Lin Muqiu was very satisfied with this construction.
The town finally took shape.
*
After Kedero used his lordship to complete the deployment, in just a moment, everyone on the street felt that the town was brand new.
Although the changes have already occurred.
The guards in the wild are doing their best to protect people's safety. They are familiar with the weaknesses of all wild beasts and can always bring a sense of security to the townspeople. The guards who constantly patrol the town on turkeys, and Lin Muqiu and her legendary shop who use the method of gangs to fight against criminals and evil forces are enough to make everyone feel safe and satisfied.
Even though everything is thriving, some problems cannot be easily solved.
Elizabeth and her husband have submitted countless resumes since they came here from the town of Oez, but they have all been like stones thrown into the sea, with no trace of them.
But they still have a daughter to raise.
Elizabeth squatted on the ground and sighed. Her husband patted her shoulder and comforted her, "Okay, let's eat first. At least this year we don't have to worry about not being able to pay the annual settlement fee or dying from the heat."
Elizabeth thought so too, so she swallowed and walked towards Lin Muqiu's shop with her husband.
When they reached the door, they reached into their pockets and were suddenly shocked to find that there were only a few copper coins left.
How is that possible?
Elizabeth thought she had encountered a thief and turned to tell the patrolling guard, but her husband stopped her. "Do you think there could be thieves in our town? Oh, and have you forgotten? We take our daughter to drink juice and eat mashed potatoes every day, and from time to time we buy braised chicken to improve the meal..."
After listening carefully to her husband's calculations, she finally realized what was happening and smiled awkwardly, "Isn't it because the food Lin Muqiu sells is so delicious..."
The husband remained silent because he was one of those who couldn't control his mouth.
It’s all because Lin Muqiu’s snacks are so delicious!
After a while, the husband raised his voice and said, "How about I find someone to go kill the beast with me tomorrow?"
"No!" Elizabeth refused without a second thought. "You have no combat experience, and you're not a professional. It's too dangerous!"
"What should we do?" the husband sighed. "Don't act on impulse."
As soon as the words fell, the two found that there was something strange about their bodies, and there was a layer of debuff on them.
[Summer Disaster debuff: Summer is the season for vitamin supplements. You have been consuming less vegetables for a long time, and your physical fitness has decreased by 1. Please pay attention to replenishing, otherwise your skin will gradually bruise and your health value will decrease!]
The two were terrified, and there was a loud bang in their hearts like thunder.
It was truly as if it never rained but it poured. I was so comfortable in the small town eating potatoes and drinking juice that I even forgot that summer disasters had such a negative effect!
But all the vegetables died in the summer disaster, where can we find them?
After a long moment, Elizabeth finally replied to her husband, sighing, "Let's wait a little longer. There's always a way. There are many people who are poorer than us when we settle down."
*
In fact, this is true.
Not far away, a large group of refugees in tattered clothes walked towards the food store in silence. Their lips were dry and chapped, and the heat and fatigue made their eyeballs a little red.
Not being able to find a job means no output, making them too poor to even afford snacks like mashed potatoes. Even the few remaining wild vegetables in the wild have been collected by everyone. Now they can only rely on the town's food reserves.
"Sister, I'm hungry." Susan swallowed.
"Sister, be patient, you will be able to eat delicious food soon." Su Li comforted her.
However, she knew in her heart that most of the stored food was dusty and expired, so how could it be delicious?
Like this group of people, she had no choice but to come to Ankang Town. Although she was not sure whether she could find a job, fortunately the settlement fee in Ankang Town was cheap, so she would not be eaten by wild beasts in the beast tide.
Is this town worth visiting?
Sisters Susan and Su Li pursed their lips in thought, and together with everyone else, they looked at the residents on the street in disbelief, seeing how they lived and worked in peace and contentment, full of smiles, as if they had no pain.
How great would it be if I could really live that kind of life?
Why didn’t I settle down earlier?
Everyone thought greedily in their hearts, but this was an answer that was destined to have no answer.
Only the occasional recruitment notices in the government hall were snatched up by them, replacing their thinking.
*
In the lord's hall, two people were chatting.
"I have a favor to ask of you."
"Mayor, don't be so polite. Just tell me what you want to say."
“…”
Three minutes later.
Lin Muqiu raised an eyebrow. "Mayor, are you saying that the town's population is rapidly expanding and there are not enough jobs left?"
Kedero nodded and said, "Yes, I didn't expect the town's population to expand so quickly. It's my fault."
Seeing the other party's guilty expression, Lin Muqiu stretched and said, "Mr. Mayor, don't be so serious. I have a way."
Kede Luo was a little surprised, "What method?"
Lin Muqiu spoke eloquently, "There are three ways to solve the employment problem, using different methods."
"First of all, after talking with the caravan, I was planning to expand the store's staff and hire more people to alleviate the urgent need."
"Secondly, now that we have high-yield seeds, we can reclaim wasteland in the name of the town and assign people to plant crops, thus creating some employment opportunities."
"Finally, when you buy seeds or rent weapons, you'll receive a free breeding manual or a beast tide countermeasure manual. As long as you follow the instructions above, those with a little more physical strength can hunt, and those with less physical strength can cultivate the land on their own, becoming self-sufficient. This can be consumed within the town or sold to other towns. This is a long-term measure."
Kedelu was extremely surprised and even suspected that Lin Muqiu had planned all this long ago.
All her actions and the shops she opened had traces to follow, as if she had already guessed what would happen.
Once or twice might be just right, but how many times has this happened?
Thinking of this, Kedero shuddered.
The saying "planning and strategizing from a thousand miles away" probably refers to someone like this. It's a good thing she's not the town's enemy, otherwise, including him and everyone else in the town, she probably wouldn't even have enough bones to eat.
Fortunately, fortunately, such a nice person turns out to be his friend.
Agreeing to Lin Muqiu's settlement was the best decision he had ever made in his life.
A look of pride appeared in his eyes.
Lin Muqiu:?
Why did his expression change several times like a winding mountain road?
Kedero clapped his hands excitedly: "Okay, I'll make arrangements now! Let everyone reclaim the wasteland as soon as possible!"
After saying that, he walked away as carefree as the wind, leaving Lin Muqiu lying there in a mess.
The mayor didn't even ask, how can we farm during natural disasters in the summer?
Is it so careless?
She had originally planned to take him to her vegetable garden to show off his skills, but he left without hesitation.
Lin Muqiu shook his head and smiled faintly.
Everyone's trust in her is growing stronger and stronger.
*
Back in the vegetable garden, Lin Muqiu looked at the Chinese cabbage, mosquito repellent grass, and sweet potatoes that had been planted and piled up by temporary workers, and raised the corners of his lips with satisfaction.
Hoarding is cool.
Aoxun immediately came forward and said, "Sir, I have been helping you water the plants these past few days without stopping for a moment."
Lin Muqiu praised him highly: "Well done, go to Yun Yi to get your reward later."
In fact, she received the notification of successful planting yesterday, but she has never been stingy with praise and rewards.
Aoxun rubbed his hands excitedly, "Sir, I have a favor to ask of you."
Hearing the familiar words, Lin Muqiu raised his eyebrows, "Hmm?"
Aoxun rubbed the corner of his clothes with his hands, feeling a little embarrassed. "It's so hard to find a job now. Other places don't even provide meals. Can I continue to work for you..."
Lin Muqiu: "..."
It turns out everyone comes here for my snacks.
She patted his shoulder, understandingly. "Sure, the food store is in need of sales assistants. I wonder if you'd like to work there? But the mayor will be looking for someone to reclaim the wasteland soon. I guess the pay will be very good. You don't have to stay with me."
"No, no, no, nothing can compare to working under you!" Aoxun was excited. "That would be the greatest honor... Sir, is it okay?"
Lin Muqiu was amused and agreed, "Okay, okay."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mario rushed over in a hurry, "Manager, I have something to ask of you..."
Lin Muqiu: "..."
Why do so many people ask me for help today?
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There was a long queue in the food store.
Aoxun quickly adapted to the job and shouted to the people in line, "Four copper coins per jin, ten copper coins for three jin! Buy more and get discounts!"
Finally, it was Elizabeth's turn. She licked her dry lips and said politely, "I want three pounds of oatmeal."
Aoxun took it out and gave it to her, selling it professionally. "Do you want some vegetable seeds? Ten copper coins a bag. They can be grown even in summer disasters."
A hint of doubt flashed in Elizabeth's eyes.
Summer natural disasters can easily cause all plants, except fruits and vegetables, to dry out and die, whether wild or cultivated. Potatoes are better because they are buried underground and can retain water.
If there really is such a good thing, why hasn't Lin Muqiu put any vegetable-related foods on the menu?
Seeing her doubt, Aoxun quickly explained: "It was recently developed by Master Lin Muqiu. Do you want to buy a pack to try?"
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