Chapter 037 Food, Seeds, and Weapons Shop
"Are you going to buy it or not? If not, let me buy it first."
There was a huge crowd of people behind, shouting non-stop.
Obviously, there are many people who believe in Lin Muqiu unconditionally.
Feeling the pressure, Elizabeth gritted her teeth and said, "Okay! Give me a packet of pakchoy seeds first!"
Aoxun handed her a booklet and said, "This is the planting manual. Just follow it."
"Okay." Elizabeth quickly picked up the seeds and food and left, feeling a little suspicious.
Can seeds really grow?
People behind came one after another with such questions in mind. Some came purely because they believed in Lin Muqiu, while others came because they were desperate - instead of starving to death, they might as well give it a try.
I just hope Lin Muqiu won’t disappoint their expectations.
*
When passing by the government hall, Elizabeth found that many people were gathered together and squeezed in. She couldn't help but feel curious and took a few more glances.
There was a notice on the wall, and a voice stone on the table next to it, constantly announcing the contents of the notice:
【Recruitment Notice：
Lin Muqiu is currently hiring 10 chefs, 3 weapons salespeople, 2 grain store salespeople, and 3 livestock observers. Salaries are the same as last time, and those with special skills can negotiate salary.
Lord Kedro is hiring 100 lumberjacks, 200 pioneers, and 200 planters. Relevant skills are preferred, but those without will receive free training. The salary is 30 copper coins per day, with accommodation provided but not food.
Orphans under the age of 12 can come to the Lord's Hall to receive relief funds. Lin Muqiu will provide them with skill tests, and Kede Luo will provide training. Refugees can receive a one-time relief.
Elizabeth's eyes were filled with joy, and she rushed into the registration line without hesitation: "I want to sign up!"
The registrant looked up and said, "Are you reporting for Lin Muqiu or the mayor? You can only report for one!"
"I'm Lin Muqiu's breeder!" Elizabeth shouted. "I have special skills in animal taming! I can calm down wild beasts!"
After she finished speaking, she suddenly felt refreshed.
Once she gets a job and has money, she can buy lots of delicious food for her daughter. Her daughter is always so thin, which makes her feel distressed.
Her wedding anniversary with her husband is coming soon, and she wants to buy him a beautiful watch strap.
The husband had an heirloom watch, but in order to save their son, they sold it. When they redeemed it, the strap was broken.
*
Some people were ecstatic, while others remained silent and took no action.
Matthew is one of them.
He didn't come to his senses until his fellow villagers poked him.
In response to questions from fellow villagers, he sighed, "I'm sad that Lin Muqiu only hired salespeople and no planters. I have good planting skills, but it's a pity I can't use them."
The villagers were a little surprised. "Master Lin Muqiu has already sold seeds. Shouldn't he send people to cultivate them?"
"I don't know either." Matthew spread out his hands, feeling helpless.
His companion comforted him: "Don't be sad, not everyone is as lucky as Mario."
Matthew frowned and corrected him, "No, he's not lucky. He's brave, resourceful, and has good vision. He deserves all of this."
His companion curled his lips. Knowing that Matthew and Mario had a good relationship, he didn't say anything more, but he disagreed in his heart.
In his mind, Mario was just lucky.
How could a phoenix emerge from a pile of distressed chickens?
Thinking of this, his companion couldn't help but taunt him, "Alas, everyone in the village knows you want to apply to be Lin Muqiu's assistant. How are you going to explain this to everyone and your mother when you get back? Why do you have to change? Wasn't your life pretty good before?"
Matthew had no time to care about his companions' sarcasm and could only shake his head helplessly.
He figured it out recently: As Mario's childhood friend, why can Mario do it but he can't?
He also wants to escape from the quagmire of his family and realize his own value.
There must be a way... He wants to talk to Lin Muqiu and prove his worth!
He was about to leave when someone grabbed his arm:
"Are you interested in being my grower?"
"Forget it." Matthew wanted to leave immediately, "I have something to do."
There was an anxious call from the distance, "Matthew, why don't you think of changing your mind again?"
Matthew was startled when he heard the familiar voice. He looked up and saw Mario running towards him, winking at him.
He turned his head stiffly, only to find that the person who caught him was Lin Muqiu.
Matthew:!
Lin Muqiu raised his eyebrows. "Don't look at me. It was Mario who insisted that I give you an interview yesterday. He also said that you have great talent for planting. Why, you don't want it?"
"Ah? Of course I do." Matthew's face quickly turned red. "It's just..."
He looked at Mario and felt a warm feeling in his heart.
Friends are truly the loveliest people in the world.
He used to be jealous that Mario's family was happier than his, which was really wrong.
"What's wrong?" Lin Muqiu asked as he saw his expression changing.
Matthew's eyes grew more determined. "I don't want you to make an exception for me. I want to be like Mario and get this job through my own efforts. I want to prove to my fellow villagers that people won't stay the same forever."
This shocked Mario and his fellow villagers.
They felt that Matthew seemed to have changed a little, but they couldn't tell exactly what had changed.
This change was brought to them by Lin Muqiu.
After Lin Muqiu and Matthew finished their negotiations and left, the fellow villager slapped his head, regretting that he had been distracted and lost the opportunity to express his sincerity to Lin Muqiu.
*
Many refugees received a portion of relief oatmeal porridge and juice made by Lin Muqiu's shop, and they couldn't help but eat it up voraciously.
After the natural disasters in the summer, displacement has become the norm. It is a blessing to be able to find a place to stay and even have the opportunity to get a job in the small town.
The juice was sweet, as if it had sweetened their hearts, stirring up ripples on the calm surface of the lake.
Many people swore on the spot that once they made money, the first thing they would do would be to go to Lin Muqiu's snack bar for a big meal.
Sisters Susan and Sully also received relief money and ate hot oatmeal for the first time.
[Congratulations on obtaining the oatmeal buff: Temporary Constitution +1]
"Sister, this is so sweet." Sister Susan licked her lips and said, still not satisfied.
My sister couldn't help but tear up. "Yes, this porridge isn't moldy and sour grain, but fresh oatmeal. This is all thanks to Lin Muqiu."
"Lin Muqiu?" Susan was a little stunned.
"Well," Su Li tried to make her sister understand, "She is a very good person. She will give us skills training tomorrow so that we can support ourselves. You must remember this name, and the name of Mayor Kede Luo. You must repay them when you have the chance in the future."
"Okay." Susan repeated with all her might, "Lin Muqiu, Kede Luo..."
*
When Elizabeth returned home, she saw her husband tinkering with their small yard.
"What's going on?" Elizabeth put down the food and asked nervously.
"The seeds are blooming!" Her husband excitedly helped her move the grain to the corner of the room, then shouted, "Oh, I bought grain, why would I let you do such heavy work? Besides, I've signed up for a land reclamation job in town and bought seeds! When I make money, I'll buy you an anniversary present... Hey, what are you holding in your hand?"
Elizabeth was speechless. She slowly spread out her palm and saw a bag of seeds lying in her palm.
husband:"?"
The two of them took two seconds to react and then burst into laughter.
"Okay, let me show you something nice." The husband felt as if there was a small stove in his heart, warm and comfortable. He took Elizabeth's hand and walked into the yard as if he was offering a treasure.
The two of them bent down and saw tender green buds trembling in the moist soil, with a few drops of water on the leaves. It was a delight to watch.
"How did you do that?" Elizabeth was surprised as she held her husband's large hand. "And it sprouted so quickly?"
"Follow the instructions," the husband replied. "Just water it every ten minutes and once an hour in the middle of the night."
The two of them just sat there in silence, feeling that the little seedling seemed to have grown taller visibly, and their hearts began to leap with joy.
Only those who have experienced the summer disaster know what it means.
Won't starve to death, can reduce debuffs.
These two points are enough for them to worship him as a god.
They knelt on the ground excitedly and kissed the ground beneath their feet devoutly over and over again.
*
Outside Ankang Town.
Some people were hunting and noticed the situation not far away, which immediately caused a commotion:
"What's that situation?"
"Hey, that's the Space Mage. The space station is actually repaired?"
"That's impossible. The beast tide is coming, and every town is busy with defense and reserve. Why would they build a space station?"
"How is it impossible? If you don't believe me, look, isn't that the logo of the Southern Chamber of Commerce, one of the five major chambers of commerce?"
"Ah? Looks like they're planning to do business with our territory? Tsk, they're quite discerning. Ankang Town may not have much else to offer, but it has a lot of local specialties!"
"Stop whining! Master Lin doesn't need you to worry about him! Look, there are a group of aristocratic-looking students! They're so beautiful and exquisite..."
While the townspeople of Ankang Town looked at the outsiders with curiosity, the outsiders were also looking at them.
"John, is it true that the ice jelly you said came from this small town?" a girl in a princess dress asked curiously. "The rumor that the ice jelly costs a gold coin a bowl actually came from this tiny barony?"
"Of course it's true," John boasted. "That's because your Central Chamber of Commerce isn't very capable. Our Southern Chamber is a top-notch businessperson, and we've negotiated very low prices. That's why we only sell our ice jelly for two silver coins a bowl. How's that? Honest, huh?"
"Tsk." The girl rolled her eyes. "I guess the taste and effect must be different. Cheap goods are not good, that's a natural truth. Can the things in the imperial capital be compared with this small town?"
"Hey... if you don't believe me, how about making a bet?" John also became interested.
"Let's bet!" the girl said seriously with her eyes wide open.
"Okay, stop arguing. Are you complaining that the homework isn't enough?" Magnum smiled helplessly as he rode his horse.
John pursed his lips helplessly, "Uncle, how could that be possible? If it weren't for this ice powder, we wouldn't have to start school in half a month."
Originally, students would be given holidays due to natural disasters in the summer, but after the emergence of ice powder, students of the Noble Academy received a notice asking them to bring their own ice powder and to return to school after the beast tide ended.
Therefore, John and the girl, who have a love-hate relationship with ice jelly, decided to come to the town to find out after receiving the notice.
I am mainly curious about one person - Lin Muqiu.
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