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Eating the rice that was clearly mixed with corn and wild vegetables, Zhan Lingfeng knew that life at home had become very difficult, and the food they were eating today was probably borrowed.
In the past, Zhan Lingfeng had never really thought about his family's situation, but now he realized that it had become quite hard to endure.
Lying in bed, there was some initial movement, but gradually, Zhan Lingfeng heard his parents speaking softly.
"Are you really planning to go out to work?"
"I have to; it's not possible to avoid it. Xu's grades are likely not good enough to get into high school, and at that point, we'll have to ask his uncle in the county for help. That will definitely cost a lot of money. I've heard that working in the south pays well, so I want to give it a try."
"Sigh, our family is already in debt because of Xu's schooling and your father's business dealings!"
"Yeah, Wang Ergou from the village is going too. I'll go with him; at least I'll have a companion."
"Leaving tomorrow?"
"Yes."
Listening to his parents' conversation, Zhan Lingfeng's eyes became moist. He had never realized how much his parents had worried about his education.
He remembered that his father seemed to have gone south for work and actually brought back a pack of foreign cigarettes as a gift. It was those cigarettes that helped him get into the high school in Chengguan Town.
At that time, foreign cigarettes were indeed a valuable commodity.
Perhaps due to the reason of being reborn, this body was still so weak. Zhan Lingfeng knew there were many things he needed to do. Now he had little say at home and felt powerless in everything. Therefore, what he needed to do now was earn some money to improve his family's situation.
The next morning, when Zhan Lingfeng got up, he saw Li Xiuli and other students waiting there. He said, "There are some issues at home today, Li Xiuli; could you help me ask for a day off?"
Li Xiuli may have changed her attitude towards Zhan Lingfeng significantly due to yesterday's events, and she hurriedly asked, "What happened?"
"My dad is going to work in the south, and I'm going to see him off."
Upon hearing this, everyone understood and nodded. It was quite normal for the strong laborers in the village to gradually go south for work, so Zhan Lingfeng's father's departure was nothing unusual for them.
Watching his classmates leave, Zhan Lingfeng headed towards Qingshui River.
Zhan Lingfeng remembered very clearly that Qingshui River actually had treasures; many Soft-shelled Turtles lived in this river. In this era, the villagers had not yet discovered their value. Now, if Zhan Lingfeng wanted to change his family's living conditions, these turtles were treasures for him.
In a secluded spot by Qingshui River, some Soft-shelled Turtles had crawled onto the shore, and Zhan Lingfeng had caught them before.
Taking the prepared net bag in hand, Zhan Lingfeng searched around for a while and soon revealed a smile on his face. Sure enough, there were still quite a few Soft-shelled Turtles here.
Although Soft-shelled Turtles were hard to catch, it was not difficult for Zhan Lingfeng. After a bit of effort, he had already filled a canvas bag with more than ten turtles.
In later times, catching even one would be very difficult, but here it was not a challenge at all.
Zhan Lingfeng knew that Soft-shelled Turtles could survive three to seven days after leaving the water. Of course, if exposed to sunlight, they would die within a day. Ideally, he should keep them in water, but Zhan Lingfeng's family was too poor to have any proper conditions. He could only find this canvas bag, which had some holes in it.
Checking the time, Zhan Lingfeng didn't care about anything else. He filled a bottle with water and soaked the canvas bag in it before slinging it over his shoulder and running towards the countryside.
Although Zhan Lingfeng felt that his body wasn't in great shape, he had no other choice but to get some money first.
As he walked, he kept the canvas bag wet to prevent the scorching sun from killing the Soft-shelled Turtles inside.
A slanted mountain road, and Zhan Lingfeng surprisingly arrived in half the expected time.
This place was along a national highway, and there happened to be a bus passing through to the City.
When Zhan Lingfeng arrived, a public bus just pulled up. Without a second thought, Zhan Lingfeng rushed onto the bus.
The driver was a chubby middle-aged man, who glanced at Zhan Lingfeng and said, "Filial Son, buy a ticket."
"Uncle, I have no money. I'm going to the City to see my relatives. I have this Soft-shelled Turtle; can it cover the fare?"
Seeing the large Soft-shelled Turtle in Zhan Lingfeng's hands, the driver chuckled and said, "Why are you traveling alone? Where are your parents?"
"My dad is working in the south, and my mom has something to do. She said my relatives would pick me up when I get to the City. She mentioned that I could use the Soft-shelled Turtle as a ticket."
"I see."
The middle-aged driver looked at Zhan Lingfeng again before saying, "Is it really okay with your family?"
"Of course it's true."
"Alright then, come aboard."
Zhan Lingfeng handed the Soft-shelled Turtle to the chubby man.
It was clear that this man was also a foodie; he had already set his sights on the Soft-shelled Turtle and found a bucket to put it in.
"Do you still have a bag with you?"
"Yes, I brought it for my relatives."
At this point, the driver no longer had any doubts, thinking that there shouldn't be too much of a problem with this matter.
The drive from the countryside to the city took about three hours, and Zhan Lingfeng was also contemplating this issue. Besides getting money, there was one crucial thing he needed: Spirit Awakening Liquid required some ginseng to be made. He hadn't found any ginseng in the village; everything else was manageable, but without ginseng, he couldn't produce the potion, which would definitely hinder his next steps in learning.
Therefore, Zhan Lingfeng's secret trip to the city had another purpose: to obtain ginseng.
As for the ginseng, Zhan Lingfeng didn't have high requirements regarding its age; even the cheapest ginseng would suffice, so he wasn't worried about not being able to find it.
After three hours passed in a blur, they arrived in the city.
After getting out of the car and thanking the driver, Zhan Lingfeng hurried towards a large hotel that he remembered.
If soft-shelled turtles were sold at market stalls, Zhan Lingfeng estimated that he wouldn't be able to sell them all in one day. If he could connect with the hotel, not only could he sell them at a high price, but he would also have a stable supply point.
Jingtian Grand Hotel!
Looking at the sign, Zhan Lingfeng felt a bit dazed. In his previous life, he had often accompanied guests here for meals. The hotel was large and well-managed, and it was said to have overseas connections, making it a joint venture hotel in City.
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