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Chapter 68: Chapter 67: Change Your Approach to Get Rich (Four Updates)

Gong Ruini was shocked when she saw a space larger than the previous underground grain storage.

Gong Ruini was genuinely curious about who the previous owner was and why they dug such a thing.

It’s important to note that ordinary families usually don’t have so many cellars; one or two are normal just for storing grain.

But who would dig such a large and deep hole? It doesn’t seem proportional to the effort.

Luck must be exceptional, thought Gong Ruini enviously as she looked at Zhao Gang, wondering how he found such a good place upon arriving in the Northeast.

But little did she know, in the eyes of others, Gong Ruini was the lucky one. Who would find such a great thing just by hiding something in a tree?

Especially Zhao Guangran, who was envious of the Jade Pendant that Gong Ruini found.

Of course, it was just envy. He was frustrated thinking why he hadn’t been as lucky despite playing here for so long.

"Will the ice here melt?" The place is large, but Gong Tao was worried that if there was too much ice stored, if it melted, it would turn into a swamp.

Gong Tao didn’t want such a good place turning into a pool, especially since the pool would be right below where they live.

"We’ve tested it; it won’t melt. When summer comes, meat stored here won’t spoil." Zhao Gang suspected there might be a mechanism, but couldn’t find one after long observation.

Regarding things he couldn’t understand, Zhao Gang insisted on not probing. Curiosity can kill a cat.

As long as this cellar is usable and nothing unexpected happens, Zhao Gang couldn’t care less about other considerations.

Gong Tao thought the same, "Let’s speed up making more ice blocks in the coming days."

Having ice blocks in the summer is a good thing, so the kids won’t get heat rashes. Besides preserving meat, selling it could fetch a good price.

Ice-chilled meat for sale? Gong Ruini really wanted to kneel before Gong Tao. Although the idea can earn more money, there’s a significant issue.

Won’t buyers become suspicious? In these times, who would have ice blocks in the summer? Gong Ruini wasn’t sure if there were refrigerators or ice chests, but ordinary families certainly didn’t have them.

This could backfire, especially if someone targets their home. What if authorities come raiding?

Sure, we have space, and we can move things into it, but how do we explain it afterward?

Should we tell them, "Sorry, we’ve learned magic recently?"

Even if she does well, what if Zhao Guangran, the fool, leaks the secret?

As for Zhao Xuran, Gong Ruini wasn’t worried. He’s a calculating person who’s unlikely to cause trouble.

Her elder brother Zhao Gang, well, just slightly better than Zhao Guangran.

The problem was Gong Ruini felt it inappropriate, yet she couldn’t openly say so in front of many people without causing affront.

Luckily, at this crucial moment, someone bravely stepped forward.

Zhao Gang noted that while friends made valid points, there were shortcomings to consider, "How do you explain the meat being iced?"

These few words jolted Gong Tao back to reality. They can’t sell meat secretly, as exposure would bring trouble.

"I was foolish, truly foolish. We’ll just store some meat for our own consumption." With busy farming seasons approaching, it’s better to feed oneself first.

Besides working the village’s land, they also need to tend to their private endeavors in the mountains, which require sustenance.

Teach the teachable, Gong Ruini felt relieved hearing her elder make such an admission. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

"Don’t worry, we have a market for our cultivated rice. I used to worry about too many mouths to feed, but with you here, there’s nothing to fret about."

Initially, Zhao Gang was concerned whether his friend could handle the intensity of farming work, but his observations affirmed his friend’s capabilities.

"Alright, don’t worry." Though Gong Tao felt a bit uneasy inside, he assured himself he would get fit over the winter.

Gong Tao didn’t want to be perceived as a burden; he intended to work hard and help his wife become pregnant, ensuring proper nutrition.

With Zhan Jing several months along, she didn’t enter the cellar but sat nearby, listening to Zhao Gang discuss profitable ideas.

Regarding selling rice, she immediately opposed it, "Do you think your business won’t attract attention?"

"You could sell wild game; people might assume it’s from hunting. How would they view rice sales?" During these times, selling game isn’t uncommon, as long as it’s not excessive.

But rice sales are different; it’s risky, and a single report could cause issues.

Can’t sell rice? Gong Ruini sat on the warm bed to warm up, preparing to help make ice.

Hearing Zhan Jing’s opposition, Gong Ruini looked at her puzzled, why even rice sales were off-limits?

While rice is beneficial, they plan to leave someday, so why leave so much rice here?

They can’t just do a goodwill gesture and donate it to the village, can they?

Admittedly, the villagers were nice, but Gong Ruini couldn’t resonate with such an act.

Problematic to store or sell, isn’t it too much grain?

Gong Ruini wanted to suggest her father plant less rice but didn’t know how to persuade, as saying, "Excuse us, we’re leaving in a few years," seemed impractical.

Suggest maybe college and returning to bright classrooms? If not a time traveler, she’d find that talk exaggerated, especially as a child no adult would heed.

"This year, let’s plant more herbs. They don’t draw attention." Zhan Jing worried they wouldn’t heed advice.

Zhan Jing realized it was futile to expect Cai Meina to restrain Gong Tao, as she’d be too preoccupied with her child.

Better to plan early to prevent excessive grain storage, ensuring they wouldn’t venture to sell.

Clever suggestion, thought Gong Ruini, glancing at Zhan Jing, acknowledging her decisiveness compared to Cai Meina.

Though Cai Meina, as the eldest, lacked assertiveness, suppressed by the Cai and Dai Families.

Zhao Gang’s group naturally protested, feeling grain was the most crucial resource even beyond gold.

Yet, regardless of their objections, Zhan Jing prevailed.

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