Chapter 4: The First Investment
Adam woke the next morning with a new purpose. The sun filtered through the cracks in the ceiling and spread warm rays throughout the room. Outside he could hear his mother and sister busy, their faint voices blending with the sounds of the waking village.
Adam whispered to himself on the straw mat: This is the day. Thought burned in his eyes. If I could use the system properly, I would change the lives of this family. No more cracked pines A lot of food was skipped
His first goal? Taking the little things from them and multiplying them to make them bigger.
Breakfast was as simple as before - thin porridge and half a slice of stale bread. Adam ate quietly, his mind racing. Across the table, his father, Zhang Li, sat hunched over, his hands resting on his knees. Years of hard work had worn him out, and Adam could see the slight tremor in his father's hands as he lifted the bowl.
"dad" "How much money do we have?" Adam began, breaking the silence.
the room was untouched. Zhang Li put down the bowl and nodded. "Why do you ask?" he said cautiously. "It's not much...just a few copper coins. We've saved up to buy medicine for your mother."
Adam looked at his mother, Mei Hua, who was folding the cloth by the door. She tried to hide the dirty look with a smile, but Adam could see the pain in her face. He grabbed his hands under the table.
Adam said, "I need a loan."
Zhang Li stiffened. get a loan for what The cure is more important-"
, Adam broke down and looked straight into his father's eyes.
Zhang Li opened his mouth to argue, but something about Adam's courage stopped him. He groaned loudly, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small cloth bag. He said, "My son, don't waste it." Placing it on the table "This is all we have."
Adam lifted the bag, noticing its heavy weight. The copper coins were small, not much, but with the system they were plenty.
The village market is a noisy and chaotic place. Vendors shout at each other, dropping everything from bundles of vegetables to hammers. The smell of dried fish and ripe fruit fills the air, blending with the smell of the dirt road beneath their feet.
Adam through The public is looking for things that will give them back. They should be cheap but effective. Something I could quickly check.
Finally, he saw a grumpy businessman sitting on the corner. His shop was a messy pile of rusty farm equipment and old blacksmith tools, all covered in dust.
Adam bent down and pointed at a rusty iron hammer. "How much does this cost?"
The businessman looked at him. "Those scumbags? Two copper coins," he said. He scoffed.
Adam laughed. "Agreement."
The merchant smelled of pure amusement as he pocketed the money. "That tattoo is good, son."
Adam ignored him and returned with a hammer in his hand. He didn't laugh for long.
bounce rate on selected item...>
The rusty hammer disappeared into space.
completed. Recurrence Multiplier: 3x activated. >
A gleaming iron hammer appeared in Adam's hand, its surface polished to perfection, its weight balanced, its design beautiful, as if it had been crafted by a master blacksmith. Adam ran his fingers over the smooth metal, a smile spreading across his face.
"We should sell more,"
muttered.
Adam went straight to the armory run by a young blacksmith. As the man was sharpening a blade, the sound of metal clanging rang out. His eyes widened as he looked up at the hammer in Adam's hands.
"You're looking for it," the blacksmith asked, stopping his work.
Adam simply nodded. "Yes. What can you give me?"
The blacksmith took the hammer and examined it carefully. As he turned it in his hands, his fear was evident. "This is quality iron. I can't believe it..." He looked at Adam with a serious expression on his face. "I'll give you ten copper coins."
Adam fought to keep his face straight, but inside he was laughing like a madman. From two coins to ten. that is Five times my capital
"Enough," Adam said, extending his hand.
The blacksmith handed over the money, and Adam pocketed it with great pleasure. This system was a gold mine.
That evening Adam returned home with the now ringing wallet and the money. His family was already gathered at the table, waiting for him. Zhang Chen's eyes lit up when he saw the wallet in Adam's hand.
"Well?" Zhang Li asked as he crossed his arms.
Adam threw the coins on the table with a triumphant smile. "Triple the money like I promised."
Zhang Chen opened his mouth. "Brother, how have you been?!"
Mei Hua slowed down and covered her mouth with her hands. "This... this will be enough to buy medicine for a month."
Adam sat down, his smile softened. "This is the beginning. Tomorrow we will earn more."
Zhang Li looked at the money secretly, his expression was ugly. Soften Finally he moved slowly. "You're fine, son. I'll trust you this time…but don't be too much."
Adam replied, "I'm not, Dad," even though he knew deep down that death was inevitable.
Accomplished: Support for small families achieved.
Bonus: Level 2 system rate of return locked!>
speed factor: 1–5x active.
New feature enabled: Measure bounce rate. >
Adam let out a big laugh as the system notifications faded away. this Infinite and exciting things revolved in his mind. The real game begins now.