The Transmigrated Farm Girl's Journey to Wealth

"No, the medication can't be stopped. I'll think of another way."

"What other options are there?" Su sighed.

She and her youngest son are two huge burdens. If Fengzi didn't have them, he wouldn't be living such a miserable life.

However, she couldn't bring herself to commit suicide.

She was afraid of death, she was weak, and she couldn't bring herself to do it. She wanted to see Fengzi marry and have children, her grandson marry and have children, and ideally, even her great-great-grandson marry and have children…

"Mom, you stay home and rest. I'm going to find Uncle Village Chief."

The only person who can lend them some money right now is probably the village chief. When the village chief was young, he and his father were childhood friends. Out of consideration for their past friendship, he has helped them out during their most difficult times over the years.

"What? Fang Youcai wants to marry his eldest daughter to you?"

"Yes, they gave me 20 coins and told me to find a matchmaker to propose marriage."

Paying out of his own pocket? That's not something he would do! Has he lost his mind? Or has he just been burning through too much money lately?

"Sure?"

Song Feng pulled out 20 coins from his pocket. Even he, let alone the village chief, felt it was unreal, like a dream. He had taken out those 20 coins to check them several times along the way.

"You don't even want the betrothal gift?"

"Uncle Fang said no, but I think it won't do. It would be too unfair to Miss Fang."

"That's true. That girl is a good and capable woman. You won't lose out by marrying her. In the future, having someone to share the burden will make your life much easier."

The village chief was telling the truth. Miss Fang had suffered a great loss in this marriage, and he would definitely treat her well in the future.

"Uncle, I want to..." He really found it hard to say. He had borrowed money from the village chief more than once or twice, but had never paid it back.

The village chief sighed and went out for a while. When he returned half a day later, his clothes were still a bit messy and he looked somewhat disheveled.

"Here are 100 coins. It's a bit little, but let's get the marriage done first. We can compensate them later when we have more money."

Song Feng felt very guilty. He knew his aunt was reluctant to spend the money; after all, their family still had three unmarried sons and wasn't wealthy. He had heard the argument earlier.

"Uncle, how about..."

"Here you go. It's getting late. Go find the matchmaker quickly."

As Song Feng left the village chief's courtyard, his eyes felt dry and very sore...

After returning home and explaining the situation to Madam Su, he picked some greens, his face flushed, and went to the matchmaker's house. It wasn't that he didn't want his mother to go, but her health was too poor; if she went that far, he would probably have to carry her back, which would be even more embarrassing.

"The Song family lad?"

"Matchmaker, I'd like to ask you to help me find a husband tomorrow." He stammered, not daring to look up at anyone.

"Which girl have you taken a fancy to?"

Song Feng scratched his head. "It's...it's...Fang Xiaoning from the Fang family." He felt that he was truly a toad trying to eat swan meat, unworthy of her in every way.

Oh my god!

That Fang family girl who earned 7 taels of silver in five years? What a good eye! This girl knows how to make money, can endure hardship, and is filial. Isn't she the perfect match for him?

Who wouldn't want to marry a laborer who doesn't need wages? Several families in the village had their eyes on the Fang family's girl. If it weren't for her father's troubles, their doorsteps would have been worn down by suitors.

How much dowry are you preparing?

"I... um... 100 coins." In the village, the minimum standard for getting a wife is 500 coins.

The matchmaker's face darkened. "One hundred coins as a bride price? What kind of wife are you going to marry? Are you making fun of me?"

"Go away, go away, I don't have time to mess around with you."

Fang Youcai is such a difficult person. If she dares to go there, he'll definitely kick her out.

Song Feng's face turned even redder. "Aunt Hong, I just discussed this with Uncle Fang, and he agreed."

"What?! Has Fang Youcai lost his mind?" His daughter is such a good girl, how could she be treated so badly by her own father? One hundred coins, isn't that just giving her away for free? Is his daughter so unmarriageable that he has to pay her like this?

The silly girl in the village sold for 250 coins back then!

Song Feng was embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

"you sure?"

“Aunt Hong, how could I joke about something this important, right?” He handed her ten coins. “This is for your trouble in arranging the marriage tomorrow. Thank you for your help tomorrow.”

Wow, she's actually worth more than the Fang family's girl! She gets ten coins for a single trip, while the other girl sleeps with them her whole life and is only worth a hundred coins. Who would believe that?!

When did the world become like this?

"Alright, I'll make that trip tomorrow."

There's no reason not to accept business that comes knocking on your door.

Relieved that they would accept, Song Feng said goodbye and went home.

No sooner had he left than the Wang family came knocking, inviting her to propose marriage to Cui Hehua the next day, with a dowry of 50 cash.

Why did these two, who were breaking off their engagements, have to choose the same day to propose, and both times it was so outrageous? One was practically paying to get married, the other was getting married for almost nothing. After all these years as a matchmaker, she'd really learned something new today.

"Have you reached an agreement with the Cui family?"

Fang Youcai is a troublemaker, and the Cui family isn't exactly easy to deal with either. She earns very little, it's really tough for her.

"It's settled then, you just need to go and bring it."

They didn't want to marry him either. The Cui family made a scene at his house again yesterday, threatening to go to the town to find the tutor if he didn't propose marriage. The old man was so scared that he had no choice but to agree. As for the dowry, humph, forget about it. That's all there is.

Okay, another one who's losing money.

If they're willing, that's fine.

These days, capable and good-looking men aren't even worth as much as a silly girl. What are they after?