Seeing the discount, Shen Cuike immediately stopped feeling sleepy.
Which blue planet person wouldn’t be tempted by discounts and promotions?
A dozen enlightenment reading materials, package price 100 points.
The difference in price saved is far more than the price of the book "Youxue Qionglin" that Chen Cui wants!
But you said she earned it? Not entirely.
Because originally she only wanted to buy one book, spending 10 shopping points, but now she has to spend 100 shopping points at once.
Why does it feel like a modern consumerist trap?
In her previous life, Shen Cui was often fooled by this. Even when she died suddenly from overwork, her family still had enough toilet paper and sanitary napkins to last for three to five years, as well as boxes of facial masks, sanitary napkins, laundry detergent, hand sanitizer, and various convenience foods...
Fortunately, the system has a one-day discount period, so there is no need to make a quick decision.
Shen Cui closed her eyes again.
But after closing her eyes for a while, her mind still couldn't help but think about the discount.
Lao Buyu specifically requested for "Youxue Qionglin", and there were 10 shopping points that she had originally planned to spend money on. This means that you can get more than a dozen books by spending 90 more points. Moreover, the slogan of shopping festivals in later generations is "Miss it once, wait another year". The discounts in this mall system may not be available in the future. If you miss it once, you won’t have to wait for three years, and you may never get to wait again.
She now has 200 shopping points, and she certainly can't spend them all at once. But if she only spends half of it, it should be considered rational consumption, right?
After tossing and turning on the kang like a pancake for nearly fifteen minutes, Shen Cui finally opened the system mall again and bought the discounted set.
Now, she can finally sleep peacefully!
After a busy day, Shen Cui was still a little tired. After understanding this matter, sleepiness quickly came over her. Between half asleep and half awake, Shen Cui seemed to hear the system laugh in a suppressed voice.
At dawn the next day, Zhou came over and knocked on the door gently.
This was Mu Erpang's request, because he and Shen Cui always woke up late, and Zhou was always diligent, so Zhou acted as a human alarm clock.
Upon hearing the noise, Shen Cui and Mu Erpang quickly put on their clothes and stood up.
At this time, Zhou had already prepared hot water and breakfast.
After the mother and son put on their clothes and got off the kang, they could wash directly.
Breakfast was steamed buns from the previous day. Zhou cut them into small slices and then used a little lard on the stove to fry the slices.
Such steamed bread slices can be eaten directly without sauerkraut or pickles, which can save a lot of time.
Zhou cut a total of six steamed buns. According to everyone's previous appetite, Shen Cui and Mu Erpang wanted to eat two each.
After frying them, she distributed them to everyone.
Shen Cui and Mu Erpang came to the kitchen after smelling the fragrance. Zhou calculated the time and put the steamed bread slices into a small bowl just when they were done frying.
The two of them stood by with chopsticks in their hands and waited obediently.
This was a job Zhou was used to doing, and she didn't think it was anything special. But when she turned around and saw the mother and son with shining eyes waiting to be fed, she couldn't help but smile.
The steamed bread slices were fried until both sides were golden brown, which made people's appetite increase greatly just by looking at them. When they were eaten, the crispy texture and soft inside made Shen Cui and Mu Erpang exclaim in praise at the same time.
Especially Chen Cui, now looking at Zhou, she really likes her more and more, because even without the system constraints, she probably can't control the fire of the earthen stove and fry the steamed buns with such perfect heat! Who wouldn’t like to have such a capable person around?
Because time was tight and steamed bread slices were convenient and delicious, Chen Cui and Mu Erpang did not look for another place and ate directly in the kitchen with their bowls.
They had almost finished eating. Shen Cui looked up at Zhou, only to see that she put the remaining steamed bread slices into the bowl and then covered it with a small bowl.
Noticing that Chen Cui was looking at her, Zhou said, "Master, as a man, you probably won't cook for yourself. Let Er Pang take this to Master Lao later."
"I'm not looking at this, why don't you eat it?"
"I can just eat the steamed buns soaked in water." Zhou said with a smile, and carefully covered the used lard on the stove.
Chen Cui glanced at Mu Erpang, who happened to turn his head to look at her. The mother and son didn't say much. They quickly finished their delicious meal, put the dishes on the stove, and asked Zhou to help clean up.
Zhou took two sets of bowls and chopsticks to wash them, but she saw a piece of steamed bread left in one bowl and two pieces left in the other bowl. Together, they made up a steamed bun, just enough for her one meal.
Zhou couldn't help but smile again.
Later, Chen Cui and Mu Erpang returned to the house, quickly combed their hair, packed up and went to the old house.
At this time, Lao Buyu had also gotten up and washed up, and had opened the door, waiting for Mu Erpang to come.
The mother and son came together. Mu Erpang first handed the bowl of steamed bread slices prepared by Zhou to Master Lao, and then he sat down at the desk very consciously, opened the "Three Character Classic" and began to read.
On her part, Chen Cui first gave him the "Youxue Qionglin" that Lao Buyu had requested the day before.
The other ten or so books were still kept in the warehouse. After all, taking out so many hardcover books of this era at once was not in line with the financial situation of the Mu family.
Lao Buyu, who was eating fried steamed bread, did not ask her how she managed to find a woodblock printed book overnight. He just wiped his hands solemnly, then took the book, opened it, put it on the desk, and led Mu Erpang to start reading the new book.
"When chaos first began, the universe began to be established..."
Seeing that they had already started reading, Shen Cui left.
Meanwhile, at the Mu family's side, Zhou had already started a new day of laundry work.
Soon the sun came out, and Chen Cui moved the rocking chair to the yard again.
The faint sound of reading and the sound of Zhou washing clothes coming from the old house mixed together, making Shen Cui drowsy.
The system did not release any new tasks that morning, but Chen Cui had said the day before that he could wait for a few days, so he did not rush him.
After traveling through time, Shen Cui felt extremely relaxed for the first time - during the previous Chinese New Year, although Mu Erpang went to live in Shen's house for a few days, Shen Cui was busy cleaning the house and worrying about his mood. She even acted like a puppy and went into the dog hole of Shen's house.
At this moment, Erpang is studying with Lao Bu Yu, and his overall qualifications are improving at a steady rate.
Moreover, due to her trust in the system, Shen Cui was also sure that she would be able to get money immediately to support her livelihood.
As for the housework, let alone Zhou, who fed her, wanted to do all the housework. If Shen Cui wanted to intervene and help, she couldn't compete with her most of the time.
For example, during the morning when she was basking in the sun, Zhou even poured her some tea and placed it by her side.
Of course, the Mu family didn’t have any good tea leaves, just some leftover tea leaves.
But it can be said that this is the most comfortable half day since Chen Cui came here!
The task issued by the system at the beginning was to let Erpang read and write. From now on, all of these will be under the guidance and supervision of Buyu. She knows more than herself and can naturally help her fat son complete his studies better and faster.
If more tasks of this kind are released in the future, wouldn't she be able to gain shopping points even if she just sits cross-legged?
Just when Shen Cui was happily thinking that being a parent was quite easy.
The system, which had been silent for a long time, appeared and said with a smile: [The host has a nice idea. 】
[Brother Tongzi is here?] 】Chen Cui heard that his voice was not as weak as before, so she asked: [Have you finished the overtime progress? 】
【Um. 】The system gave a concise answer. Then the task was immediately issued.
【System Task: As the saying goes, 'When three people walk together, there must be one who can be my teacher'. Healthy competition can make people progress. Please select a classmate for the No. 1 training object. 】
[Note: Classmate will become the No. 2 development object of this system. This object is replaceable and will also enjoy the gains of the system's output, but the gain effect will be halved. 】
[Task time limit: 3 days.] 】
Chen Cui's rocking chair stopped rocking this time. She sat up from the chair and said with a little surprise: [Is this the money-making task you assigned to me? 】
It seemed to be different from what she imagined.
The system said yes, [There are no qualification requirements or blood relationship requirements for the No. 2 training target. The host can find anyone he wants, but since he enjoys the host's training and can use the system's output, the host can also ask the other party to pay some price. 】
I see. It means to let her be like Mr. Huang or the headmaster, and stop practicing with the students.
[Of course, this person will have to take the imperial examination in the future, so the system recommends that the host find students with excellent qualifications and not just focus on collecting money. 】
[I know this even if you don't tell me. I'm short of money but I'm not obsessed with it. If I really hire a scoundrel, he will definitely lead our Erpang astray. And I also guessed that you would not leave me idle, and you would probably release tasks related to this person later. Therefore, this No. 2 needs to be highly qualified, have good character... and of course have money to pay for Shu Xiu. 】
Chen Cui said as she held her chin in thought, "If I, who am unknown, go up to others and ask them to raise him, I can be useful to him and help him study more efficiently, and then I charge them money, will they believe me?" Therefore, we have to rely on Master Lao’s talent and fame to succeed. No wonder you set 'selecting a famous teacher' as a prerequisite task. Mr. Lao has already taught a fat boy named Erpang whose progress is much behind his peers. I wonder if he can spare the time to teach another one. 】
[According to system analysis, the No. 1 training subject will spend part of his time every day on morning reading and practicing calligraphy. This part of the time, Lao Buyu's time, can be allocated to the No. 2 subject. 】
[That being said, I have already tricked Mr. Lao into being my free teacher for three years. I would feel guilty if I tricked him into teaching one more person. Should I split the rent I collected with him? I don't know whether he is willing or not. 】
The system is silent. This is where Shen Cui needs to think for herself.
Shen Cui also knew this, so she didn't expect the system to teach her what to do, she just thought about it and talked to herself in her mind.
Finally, Shen Cui summarized again.
The system does not have any requirements for the No. 2 training object, but it also has implicit requirements.
What she had thought at first was that the person had high qualifications, good character, and money to pay for tuition, but these were only one aspect. On the other hand, the person also needed to have a certain academic foundation.
Because even if Lao Buyu agreed, he would still have to spend most of the day with Mu Erpang. If there was another person who needed to lay the foundation from start to finish like Mu Erpang, he would definitely not be able to handle it all by himself.
Although No. 2 was trained in order to bring Xiu back to his post, a gentleman loves money and gets it in a proper way. He cannot just trick people into coming without considering their learning progress.
The system gave her some time to think, and then said: [By the way, host, I have also updated the system reward for you that you mentioned yesterday. You can go to the mall to take a look. 】
Upon hearing this, Shen Cui immediately went over to take a look, and indeed, there was an additional product category in the mall.
Originally, there were only products that benefited the objects being cultivated, but now there is an additional category that can be used by her as a parent.
Shen Cui clicked on it and took a look, and was immediately dumbfounded - there were too many kinds of things here to count, including food, drinks, and entertainment.
What is most important is that these are all modern products!
The food and drinks include cola, potato chips, fried chicken, barbecue, hamburgers, egg tarts, spicy hot pot, and various stir-fried dishes...
The things I play with include comics, magazines, novels, playing cards, mahjong, and various board games...
There are even more things to use, including makeup, skin care products, various common medicines, even toilet paper, mirrors, nail clippers...
Chen Cui was dazzled and her heart was beating fast, especially when she saw that there was a sanitary napkin underneath all the supplies. Her heart beat even faster!
When she traveled through time and space to the present, her original body had not yet had her period. But the day before, when only the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law were at home, Zhou was doing needlework beside her and sewed a menstrual belt - a long and thin belt with a small diamond-shaped piece of cloth, and the middle of the cloth could be filled with hay and wood ash.
After Zhou finished it, she quickly put it away, but Shen Cui still saw it clearly.
When she saw this, she remembered this incident.
Of course, the original body also used such a menstrual belt, which was not only very uncomfortable, but also very dirty and unhygienic from the perspective of modern people. After all, in modern times, sanitary napkins have to be changed every few hours, and ordinary people cannot sew dozens of sanitary belts for replacement at any time. Usually one belt will take half a day to use. Moreover, because of the thinking at that time, such things should not be seen in public. Zhou even sewed them secretly, not to mention hanging them out to dry after use and washing.
Chen Cui couldn't help but sigh in her heart that life was not easy for women in ancient times. She would probably have some trouble when her period comes.
I didn’t expect that I could buy sanitary napkins in the system mall now. Everything else can be said to be an enjoyment to improve my life. This is really a real need!
Moreover, the price given by the system was very fair. The system did not raise the price intentionally just because it was something she urgently needed. The price of one serving was still 10 shopping points.
Putting aside other things about the system, the things in the mall are always of good quality and low price, and one set is enough for at least a month.
But this thing needs to be always available and can be considered a fixed monthly expense. The 100 shopping points in the account suddenly seemed insufficient.
Earlier, Chen Cui felt a little embarrassed for increasing Lao Buyu's workload, but now she could only say in her heart: I'm sorry, Master Lao, I really need this!
Shen Cui smiled and stood up from the recliner, and immediately began to think about completing the task.
But as she thought about it, she realized something was wrong. The system first cheated her out of half of her wealth by offering discounts, and then told her that the system mall had been upgraded... Was it just a coincidence, or a loss of human nature?
She opened the system update log and saw that, sure enough, the new version had been updated at midnight yesterday, but she just hadn’t been notified!
Brother Tongzi, you have changed!
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