The entrance to the vegetable market was flanked by numerous stalls, all selling kitchenware and food. But these required capital, and the little money she had was only enough for food; doing business was out of the question.
The so-called self-made success, which talks of starting with little and gradually becoming stronger, never truly happens without spending a single penny to reach the pinnacle of life.
Even if one were to go out to work, they'd still need to prepare a living expense for the first month or two.
Scavenging didn't require capital, but there was nothing to collect in rural areas, and it was inconvenient in the city, so that option was ruled out.
