Chapter 6: Got Money
Oh right—there were also Su Yongshi and his wife.
Even though the couple didn’t know about Zhao Bin’s crimes and had been manipulated by others, their motives weren’t exactly pure.
If they had even bothered to look into it a little, they would’ve known what kind of person Zhao Bin was.
But in order to cozy up to Deputy Factory Director Zhao and secure permanent positions, they rushed to take their niece to the county—ultimately leading to the original Su He being targeted by that beast Zhao Bin…
It was ironic, really—Su Yongshi and his wife didn’t end up with anything good either.
Under Shen Ruyi’s schemes, not only were they forced to slink back to Huangxi Village in disgrace, but Su Yongshi also had his leg broken by someone. Even their precious son, Su Jinbao, was kidnapped and went missing…
After weighing her options, Su He decided to go with Su Yongshi to the county.
First, to find a way to deal with that scumbag Zhao Bin once and for all.
Second, if she wanted to make money, she’d eventually have to go to the county anyway—this trip would be a good opportunity to scout the terrain.
Su He touched the red mole at the corner of her eye and silently said in her heart:
“Exchange System, I want to deposit money. Just a reminder, you said the exchange rate would be based on the issue date, not on purchasing power.”
A full thirty seconds passed before a mechanical voice finally replied:
[Exchange rate for 1879 currency is 1:3000. Proceed with the deposit?]
“Yes.”
Su He saw her balance display: ¥15,000.
Just as she was basking in joy, the mechanical voice came again:
[Attention, Host: From this moment on, the exchange rate will be based on purchasing power.]
Su He: …You backstabbing, lying, piece-of-crap Exchange System!
She had been planning to collect more old coins too!
Grumbling in her mind, Su He began shopping using her thoughts.
She bought only self-defense items: stun batons, knives, pepper spray, anti-assault sprays, fire extinguishers, sleeping pills…
The Exchange System had its own storage space, and Su He stored everything there for now.
As for materials for the Su family, she’d wait until they got to the county’s State-Owned Mall to get a sense of the market—no need to risk exposing anything now.
Still feeling a bit weak, Su He bought herself a cup of hot ginger tea and drank it secretly.
After drinking, she broke out in a sweat and fell into a deep sleep…
That evening’s dinner was cooked by Old Madam Su. For once, there were no wild herbs mixed into the corn porridge, and in addition to pickles, there was even a scrambled egg dish.
Old Madam Su specially placed the scrambled eggs in front of Su Yongshi—clearly meant for her precious second son.
Su He didn’t care. She reached out with her chopsticks and grabbed a big chunk of egg.
Old Madam Su’s face immediately soured. But before she could say anything, Su He plopped the egg into Old Man Su’s bowl.
“Grandpa, you’ve worked so hard. Eat some eggs to replenish your strength.”
Old Madam Su had to swallow back the words that were already in her throat.
Su He realized something—while Old Madam Su was the loudest, it was Old Man Su who actually had the final say in the family. So it was worth flattering him a bit.
Old Man Su was surprised. There were a ton of grandkids in the family, and not a single one had ever given him food before—much less acknowledged his hard work.
Feeling a bit awkward, he coughed. “You eat too. Everyone should eat.”
Su Xiaoman had been waiting for that cue and quickly grabbed a bite.
But Su Yongguo and his wife just picked at their pickled vegetables again.
Su He then picked up the entire plate of scrambled eggs and dumped it into their bowls.
“Oops, my hand slipped.”
Old Madam Su: “…”
If it weren’t for the marriage proposal her second son had mentioned, she would’ve smacked this damn girl into a leaf blowing in the wind with a firewood stick by now!
Su Yongguo and his wife looked a little confused, but Su He smiled sweetly and said:
“Dad, Mom, Grandma said while cooking that you two are the main breadwinners in the family—you need to eat well and stay strong. These eggs were scrambled especially for you.”
Old Madam Su: …I wouldn’t say that crap even in my dreams!
Su Yongguo and his wife were instantly touched. Zhao Cui’er even teared up a little.
The way they looked at Old Madam Su was like baby chicks looking at their mother hen!
China 1970s Brief History Info:
In the 1970s, China’s retail landscape was characterized by state-owned stores and a limited variety of goods, reflecting the country’s planned economy during the Cultural Revolution. Private shops were largely absent, and consumerism was discouraged, with a focus on collective needs rather than individual desires.
