Ji Shuyu’s heart skipped a beat, followed by an overwhelming surge of joy.
A golden finger—truly the standard equipment for a transmigrator!
Suppressing her excitement, she tentatively responded in her mind: “Exchange!”
[Exchange successful! Points +1. Current points: 1]
[Detected item available for exchange: Wooden Bedside Cabinet × 1 (Slightly Damaged), Exchangeable Points: 2. Confirm exchange?]
[Detected item available for exchange: Cotton Thin Quilt × 1, Exchangeable Points: 4. Confirm exchange?]
[Detected item available for exchange: …]
As her gaze swept across the room, faint blue borders and corresponding point values appeared beside various items.
This system seemed capable of identifying and evaluating the value of everything within her line of sight.
A flicker of delight passed through Ji Shuyu’s eyes. This was like receiving a pillow just as you were dozing off.
With this Points Mall, not to mention going to the countryside, she could live comfortably anywhere.
Moreover, this Points Mall didn’t seem to restrict supplies, though slightly worn or old items weren’t worth many points.
She immediately stopped her meaningless attempts at exchange.
Trading these shabby pieces of furniture and quilts for points wasn’t very useful right now. The priority was to figure out what exactly this Points Mall could sell.
“System, open the mall interface!”
As soon as Ji Shuyu spoke, the panel before her eyes instantly switched.
A clean interface, similar to a certain online shopping platform, unfolded, with a one-click add-to-cart icon on the side.
The shopping cart was currently empty.
Ji Shuyu navigated to a page labeled [Daily Supplies] in large font.
Coarse grains, fine grains, eggs, pork, white sugar, cooking oil, fabric coupons, cotton coupons, industrial vouchers…
A dazzling array, all the most sought-after necessities of the time, with clear prices.
Under the [Medicines & Medical] category were various medications she could use right now.
Fever reducers, anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, medical gauze, alcohol, even folic acid tablets.
There was even a medicine labeled “Special Tonic for Preventing Miscarriage (50 points/pill).”
Ji Shuyu instinctively touched her lower abdomen. This system seemed tailor-made for her.
But the prices… Well, she was currently penniless.
The [Special Items] category was rather vague, with only a few entries.
[Universal Introduction Letter Template (Blank) 1000 points], [Identity Certificate (Blank) 5000 points]
The prices were outrageously high, but their purpose was self-explanatory.
Ji Shuyu’s eyes flickered thoughtfully. Perhaps… they might be useful in the future?
The interface marked [Technical Data] was what made Ji Shuyu, the materials scientist, most excited.
[Blueprint for Simple Solar Panel (Beginner) 500 points], [Formula for High-Efficiency Organic Fertilizer (Beginner) 300 points], [Special Fiber Spinning Technology (Beginner) 800 points]
Although they were only beginner level and the prices were astonishingly high, Ji Shuyu felt that since they appeared in this Points Mall, they must be very useful.
They would definitely come in handy later.
[Others]: Temporarily blank, awaiting points upgrade.
After quickly browsing through everything, Ji Shuyu had a general understanding.
This mall was simply an all-in-one shopping station.
The method to obtain points was also simple and straightforward: exchange items she possessed.
So, in this household, what was the most valuable?
Forget a thousand points; even a hundred would do.
Enough to let her buy some rice, flour, and cooking oil, since supplies on the island were truly scarce.
Her gaze finally settled on an inconspicuous corner of the dressing table.
There lay a small, dust-covered rosewood box.
It was the only relic left by the original host’s mother that Lin Xiumei hadn’t managed to take away. Rumor had it that it was a gift from the maternal grandmother. The original host found its style outdated and had never opened it.
Ji Shuyu walked over, brushed off the dust, and gently opened it.
Inside weren’t gold, silver, or jewels, but only a few items.
A simple silver ring, a yellowed photo of a mother and daughter, and a thin book wrapped in kraft paper.
However, Ji Shuyu felt it looked more like a notebook.
She picked up the notebook and opened it to the first page. A line of elegant, firm handwriting in fountain pen caught her eye:
“Notes on Material Properties – Su Wanning, Shanghai, 1950.”
Su Wanning was the name of the original host’s mother.
Ji Shuyu’s heart jolted, and she quickly flipped through it.
Could the original host’s mother have been in the same field as her?
It didn’t contain profound theories but recorded some seemingly simple yet ingeniously clever methods for improving materials.
This didn’t seem like notes an ordinary housewife would keep.
[Detected item available for exchange: Technical Notebook of Unknown Material × 1 (Contains Beginner-Level Materials Science Knowledge), Exchangeable Points: 1000. Confirm exchange?]
The cold system prompt sounded, offering a value assessment far exceeding that of ordinary items.
Ji Shuyu closed the notebook, her brow furrowed tightly.
The value of this notebook, to her as a top materials scientist, far exceeded 1000 points.
It could help her quickly understand the material foundations of this era. Combined with her own knowledge, it might allow her to create astonishing things in this time period.
What if she couldn’t go back? She could still shine and contribute in this era.
More importantly, this was left by the original host’s mother—proof that she had existed.
“Do not exchange.”
Ji Shuyu refused decisively.
She carefully placed the notebook, photo, and ring back into the box.
These were things she must take with her.
So, the “fat sheep” to provide her with the initial points as seed capital could only be that mother and daughter pair outside.
A cold smile curled at the corner of Ji Shuyu’s lips.
She sat back down on the bed, picked up paper and pen, and started making a list.
Since Lin Xiumei said she would provide whatever was within her means, then Ji Shuyu wouldn’t hold back.
She directly filled an entire page with her demands.
500 yuan in cash, 200 jin of national grain coupons, 50 chi of fabric coupons, 20 jin of cotton coupons, 20 industrial vouchers.
All the jewelry and relics left by her mother, two canvas travel bags.
Two tins of malted milk powder, five jin of brown sugar, fifty eggs.
As for the introduction letter for visiting the family member stationed on the island, Ji Shuyu wouldn’t rely on Lin Xiumei for that.
To avoid raising suspicion.
Ji Shuyu reviewed the list, confirmed nothing was missing, then raised her voice and called out, “Auntie Lin, I’ve finished the list!”
There was immediate movement outside. Lin Xiumei and Ji Meiling practically rushed in.
Lin Xiumei still wore a proper smile on her face as she reached out to take the list. “Shuyu, let Auntie see what you need. If it’s possible to prepare, Auntie will definitely—”
Her words cut off abruptly as she saw the contents of the list. The smile on her face instantly froze, turning extremely ugly.
“Five hundred yuan in cash? Two hundred jin of national grain coupons? Fifty chi of fabric coupons? Ji Shuyu, have you gone mad?! You’re trying to bleed our family dry!” Ji Meiling leaned over to look and immediately pointed at Ji Shuyu’s nose, cursing loudly.
“You even want malted milk powder and eggs? In your dreams! Why don’t you just go rob someone!”
“Are you going to the countryside or going on vacation?”
Lin Xiumei took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing her surging anger. “Shuyu, these demands of yours… aren’t they a bit too high? The family isn’t well-off. Look at this cash…”
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