Transmigration: I Have Storage Space in the Apocalypse-Chapter 6 - 00 Selling Yourself for 300 Coins

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Yan Jinsu, oh no, now she should be called Zhang Shanni. At this moment, as she reflected on the seemingly impulsive behavior of the original host, she realized the original host wasn't truly foolish since she knew to pick a crowded place to attempt suicide by jumping into the river, thus giving herself a chance to survive!

Her little head, which hung low due to the developments of events, was full of smiles.

However, she feared that expressing too much might bring unnecessary trouble, and she could only compare herself to a quail, assuming the role of a 'victim'.

She was tightly embraced with affection by Aunt Zhou Dahu and brought into the brigade office; the old ladies gathered around San Ni, comforting her warmly and simply. Some sensible old ladies had already taken the hot water from their homes to offer to the village officials and the shivering Zhang Shanni.

Previously, Zhang Shanni's future was unclear, and even if people wanted to help, they were powerless. But now...

It was originally a dead-end situation, but it turns out this girl was not fated to die, and this young man, though slightly older, was still much better than the idlers in Old Lin Village!

And much stronger!

Comparing him with those sloppy ones is simply an insult to Xie Jingchen!

Moreover, once they saw him in the Military Guard Uniform, they recognized he was a strong and promising young man. Out of admiration and trust for the military, knowing that this young man was willing to marry San Ni, the sensible old ladies spontaneously blessed her.

From these aunts' mouths, Zhang Shanni could discern the genuine warmth and sincerity, and although there were a few who sounded bitterly jealous, they restrained their voices under the sharp gaze of Aunt Zhou Dahu, forcibly echoing the sentiments with feigned agreement.

The marriage agreement was personally written by Xie Jingchen, announced by the Old Village Chief, then signed swiftly by the village clerks, accountant, among others, giving face to the Old Village Chief.

Those willing to sign, Xie Jingchen adeptly offered them a cigarette each. This offer broke the hesitation of these old men, who then also quickly signed their names.

Zhang Zhiguo and Lin Zhaodi, who were illiterate, had their names written by Zhang Zhiming, who then pressed their thumbprints. Even Zhang Dongliang, who had studied for two years and could barely write his name, was specifically called upon by Xie Jingchen.

No matter what, Zhang Dongliang was an adult and had a say in family matters. Xie Jingchen sternly asked this luckless big uncle to sign.

Under the sharp look from Xie Jingchen, Zhang Dongliang, with trembling hands, wrote his name, reluctantly pressed his thumbprint, then prepared and stamped Zhang Shanni's marriage consent form. Only then did Xie Jingchen personally hand over 300 coins to the Old Village Chief to count, and in front of half of the village, he gave it to Zhang Shanni's parents.

Having received the large amount of silver, Zhang Family's parents and brother didn't care about the villagers' gazes and hurried home first.

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The entire event took just over half an hour to settle. During this busy time, the energetic Xie Jingchen's clothes had mostly dried; sweating in the military apparel was common, so these little things didn't bother him.

But the thoughtful Xie Jingchen, seeing Zhang Shanni who had now rightfully become his 'fiancee', still icy cold, holding a hot metal cup and trembling all over, he frowned.

At a glance, he understood the situation. Zhang Shanni was wearing a coat, and he guessed that the clothes underneath were still wet. After a moment of thought, he whispered to Uncle Qiangzi—oh no, now he should be called 'Uncle Grandpa'!

He was just being proactive to prevent Zhang's parents who might come knocking, but he never intended for the girl to cut off all ties with her relatives. He knew very well what kind of people Uncle Qiangzi's family were; although he had been away from his hometown for quite some time, he still had a general understanding of the situation back home.

"Uncle Grandpa, do you think we could let Comrade Zhang Shanni go to your house to dry her clothes? Would that be alright?"

"Eh, right, it's already late afternoon. San Ni should go back home with Aunt quickly. She is already so thin, we can't have her catch a cold!"

Zhou Dahua clapped her hands, so caught up in the unfolding events that she had forgotten that San Ni had jumped into the lake and was all soaked! She quickly pulled Zhang Shanni out of the courtyard and hurried towards her own house in the back.

Zhang Shanni staggered behind her, hastily turning her head to look at her savior. Seeing that he was also walking this way with Uncle Grandpa, she quietly sighed in relief.

Thanks to his tall and sturdy figure, clad in a military green uniform, he gave Zhang Shanni a great sense of security. She quite trusted this young man from the old times, and seeing that he indeed would not leave her behind, she let herself be led home by the strength of Aunt.

Upon entering Uncle's house, she was surprised to see her aunt already brewing ginger and onion soup, and hot water was also prepared. Yan Jinsu, who had suffered all the way, now understood why the original owner was so friendly towards Uncle's family!

The whole family genuinely treated her as a relative and junior, wholeheartedly wishing her well!

With tearful eyes, she drank the ginger and onion soup and hurriedly took a hot bath. Zhang Shanni was not even in the mood to examine her new body, just feeling much better as the hot water poured over her—no longer shivering continuously.

After hurriedly getting dry, she saw everyone chatting amicably, all giving her looks of reluctant but happy anticipation.

Promptly, Uncle's family, under the master of the house's gaze, one by one exited the living room, giving Zhang Shanni and her new fiance some private time to talk.

Although Zhang Shanni was 'sold' off by her unethical parents and elder brother, if Zhang Shanni really didn't want to go with Xie Jingchen, Zhang Hongqiang would definitely intervene.

Yet Zhang Shanni's previous actions clearly expressed her willingness. She always looked at Xie Jingchen before doing anything, even when drinking ginger soup, she didn't forget to pass a bowl to him.

Her actions so clearly displayed, Zhang Hongqiang, being sensible, thought that the Xie family's second son was decent. If he really took a liking to his San Ni, the outcome would also be a happy one.

Therefore, Zhang Hongqiang's family cleared the area for Xie Jingchen and Zhang Shanni to talk about their feelings.

"Comrade Zhang Shanni, what do you plan to do in the future?"

Xie Jingchen looked at the quiet girl sitting in front of him. When he referred to her skin as black, he meant truly black, not yellow-skinned. At this moment, Zhang Shanni in his eyes, resembled his subordinate.

The only point of color was her bright eyes. Moreover, while her skin was dark, her features were indeed fine and well-defined, not ugly in the slightest.

Zhang Shanni suddenly looked up at him, and seeing his sharp gaze fixed on her, she instinctively lowered her head again. Her small body sat even more upright and stiff, her hands clenched into fists and awkwardly placed on her grey-clad knees. The tightened fists revealed the tension inside her. After a long silence, she finally said resolutely: