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If he wanted to get a return, he had to be willing to invest. This was a principle that Yi Xiaodong had always believed in.
Indeed, it was just as Liu Xian Er had said. Perhaps after working hard for the entire day, they might end up empty-handed. However, if they didn't make the necessary investments, it wouldn't be easy to get past the yamen's guards and the local ruffians. Although it seemed like he was empty-handed, he had already made a name for himself as the God of Fortune and the lottery. This thing could not be bought with money.
"What's wrong? Does your heart ache?" Yi Xiaodong asked with a smile when he saw Liu Xian Er's sigh.
"Why would I feel bad?" Liu Xian 'er stubbornly replied," I'm just worried that some people won't be able to fulfill their promise. It seems that from now on, I have to think about how to make him do some work.”Although she didn't admit it, Liu Xian Er's heart still felt a little sour. Yes, who in this world didn't want more money? Even if she was a beauty, it didn't mean that she would care about fame and fortune and treat money like dirt. It was precisely because she was a beauty that she had more places to spend money than the average person, such as beautiful clothes, exquisite jewelry, cosmetics, etc. Now that all the money she had worked hard to earn might be burned down, how could she not feel distressed and depressed?
"Don't worry!" Yi Xiaodong smiled indifferently." I will definitely complete the agreement on time. I don't have any other skills, but earning a little money is more than enough."”
Yi Xiaodong wasn't just spouting nonsense. In fact, any modern person who had transmigrated to ancient times would have the ability to make a living. Putting everything else aside, just taking out something that modern people used would be a god-like feat in ancient times. If it wasn't for the fact that he wanted to earn money faster, Yi Xiaodong wouldn't have done the lottery. Not only was it tiring, but it also hurt his brain cells. He could improve rouge and cosmetic powder, create exquisite clothes, and invent some gunpowder shells. Not only would he be comfortable, but he might even leave his name in history.
"That's for the best." Liu Xian Er rolled her eyes at Yi Xiaodong,""I have to go and count the money. Don't stay here and do nothing. Hurry up and prepare before going to the lottery. If we don't open it a few more times, how are we going to feed those workers at noon?”After saying this, Liu Xian Er turned around and squeezed into the crowd.
Yi Xiaodong shook his head and smiled bitterly as he watched Liu Xian Er leave in a hurry. Alas, in just a short day, the Liu Xian 'er who could make the officials tremble in fear for several days had suddenly transformed into a beautiful woman who knew how to calculate daily necessities. It was hard to tell if this was luck or not. Haha.
Seeing that the incense stick was almost burned out, Yi Xiaodong quickly drank some water and cleared his throat. He took the simple loudspeaker he had made himself and walked onto the stage with a smile.
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Maniu woke up very early today. As usual, he went to the market to sell his eggs for some necessities. However, he was surprised to find that the usually bustling market was particularly deserted today. From time to time, two or three people would rush in and leave in a hurry.
"Could it be that there's going to be a war?" Looking at the bamboo basket in his hand, Maniu shook his head and came to the door of the grocery store that he usually went to. Seeing the shopkeeper lying on the table dozing off, he knocked on the table and asked,"I say, Shopkeeper Huang, what's wrong today? What time is it? Why is there no one on the street? Did something happen?"
At this moment, Shopkeeper Huang was still in a daze. When he heard the voice, he rubbed his eyes and looked up. When he saw that it was his old customer, he smiled bitterly and replied,"Old Ma, you came at the wrong time today. Everyone has moved to Xingwang Casino. You should hurry up and go too. You might be able to find a good spot."
Originally, Maniu wanted to ask a few more questions, but when he saw Shopkeeper Huang's listless and unhappy appearance, Maniu could only swallow the words that were about to come out of his mouth. Forget it, I'll go take a look. It's not easy for me to come here. I can't go back empty-handed, right? So I bid farewell to Shopkeeper Huang and rushed to Xingwang Casino anxiously.
When Ma Niu arrived at the Prosperous Casino, he was stunned by the scene in front of him. Good heavens, this was not the usual cold and empty Prosperous Casino. The level of liveliness was not inferior to the arrival of the Empress.
He came to a fruit stall and asked," Hey, buddy, what day is it today? Why is it so lively here? Could it be that Her Majesty the Empress is out of the palace for a tour?"”
It was no wonder that Ma Niu would ask this question. The current empress was still young and would go out of the palace for a tour every year. Sometimes, she would even visit the local officials in disguise to observe the performance of the local officials and the real situation of the people's lives.
The fruit vendor smiled and shook his head." Her Majesty doesn't have one, but the God of Fortune does."”He pointed at Yi Xiaodong and continued,""Did you see that? That person is the God of Fortune. Sigh, he's really the God of Fortune. My business today is many times better than usual. No, I have to go home and get more fruits later.”
Because they were a little far away, Ma Niu could only see the figure of the God of Wealth that the fruit vendor mentioned. He was only stunned for a moment before he came back to his senses. Ma Niu wasn't very interested in the God of Fortune that the fruit stall owner mentioned. The only thing he wanted to do now was to sell the eggs in his hand as soon as possible because he still had important things to deal with at home. He thought for a moment and said with a smile," Buddy, I didn't know that everyone had moved today, so I came a little late. Can you let me sell these eggs beside you?"”As for the God of Fortune mentioned by the fruit stall owner,
" No problem," the fruit vendor agreed." I'm going home to get some fruits too. Please take care of them for me. These apples are three coins for one and five coins for two, and pears are two coins for one and five coins for three…"
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After the award ceremony, Yi Xiaodong felt that his throat was no longer as dry as before. No, it was not enough to just drink water. If he continued to shout like this, his throat would definitely go hoarse. It was still early to get off work. If his throat went hoarse, it would not do. Well, he should go buy some fruits.
With this thought in mind, he strolled towards the fruit stall.
"Boss, how much are these pears? If you don't speak, I'll take the pear away.”As Yi Xiaodong spoke, he took a bite of a pear. Mmm, not bad. It was quite sweet.
After counting the eggs for a customer, Ma Niu heard that a customer wanted to buy pears. He quickly replied," Two wen for one, five wen for three. How many do you want?”
Seeing that the voice came from the side, Yi Xiaodong turned his head and looked. He was stunned at first glance because the person who spoke was none other than his savior, Uncle Ma, whom he had been so worried about.
Originally, Yi Xiaodong wanted to visit Uncle Ma after he descended the mountain, but unfortunately, he didn't know the way and had promised to help Liu Xian Er raise funds, so he had to put it on hold for the time being. He thought that he would wait until the situation stabilized before asking about Uncle Ma's whereabouts. He didn't expect to run into him by accident in front of the fruit stall.
Similarly, after seeing who the customer was, Ma Niu was also stunned. Heh, wasn't this Yi Xiaodong, who had gone missing a few days ago? She thought that he had been kidnapped by bandits. She did not expect him to come to the city.
Ever since Yi Xiaodong transmigrated, he only knew Ma Niu in this unfamiliar place. Moreover, Ma Niu was his savior, so their relationship was even more extraordinary. For some reason, Yi Xiaodong's eyes suddenly turned red. He wanted to open his mouth, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not say anything.
Ma Niu was obviously very excited. Ever since Yi Xiaodong went missing, Ma Niu felt very guilty. Therefore, whenever he had time, he would go out for a walk, hoping to see him. However, after searching for many days without any news, he had no choice but to give up. He only prayed in his heart that this kid was lucky and safe. Otherwise, he would spend the rest of his life in guilt.
After adjusting his agitated emotions, Ma Niu came to Yi Xiaodong with a smile and looked him up and down carefully. Seeing that his face was rosy and full of energy, he smacked his lips and said,"Hmm, not bad. You've gained weight and your body seems to be stronger. This dress is not bad. It suits you quite well. I'm relieved that you're fine."
Yi Xiaodong scratched his head in embarrassment and smiled.""Uncle Ma, why did you come to Yuaya City? I missed you so much these days.”If Yi Xiaodong were to say something like this to another man, he would definitely find it too mushy to say. However, he did not find it mushy at all when it came to Uncle Ma. On the contrary, he felt very close to him.
Ma Niu pointed at the few remaining eggs and smiled.""Hey, I'm here to sell eggs and exchange for some necessities. Wait here for me. I'll sell these eggs and we'll go back and have a drink together.”After thinking for a while, he said," Forget it, I won't sell them. I'll keep these eggs as food and wine. Let's go back with Uncle Ma." I still have a lot to ask you."
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