The Amusing Adventures of a Directionally Challenged Dad and Daughter

The villagers were momentarily stunned by Old Gu Six's words before breaking into discussion.

"Does he mean we can keep some seeds to sell to others?"

"Mm, but we can't undercut his price. If he can get these two types of seeds, he might be able to get others too. We’d better listen and follow his rules. Otherwise, what if he refuses to sell us new seeds in the future?"

An older man stepped forward and said, "Remember, aside from your closest relatives, anyone else who wants your good seeds must pay in silver."

"Understood, Seventh Uncle."

The previously worried group began to smile more after planting the sweet potatoes and potatoes.

Old Gu Six still had plenty of sweet potato vines and potatoes left. To save time and prevent the vines from wilting, he and the silver wolf raced through the mountains.

He should have brought Chang'an along—then he wouldn’t have to worry about the vines dying or carrying such a heavy load in such a hurry.

By the next morning, they found another village, this one slightly larger with twelve households.

After so much time, his sweet potato vines had wilted, but they were still viable for planting.

Just like the day before, he introduced the crops to the villagers and let them sample the produce.

However, not all villagers were willing to buy; some still feared being cheated.

Only seven out of the twelve households made purchases. The smallest order was thirty potato sprouts and thirty sweet potato vines, while the largest was fifty potato sprouts and eight sweet potato vines.

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He even made a pointed remark in front of those who hadn’t bought any: "You’d better guard your crops well—these cost you a fortune."

Before leaving, he scoffed coldly. Those shifty-eyed folks—who didn’t know what schemes they were plotting?

Let others buy the seeds first, then once the harvest came, they could beg for some to plant themselves. Why pay when you could get it for free?

And if the crops failed, they wouldn’t lose anything—only those who spent silver would suffer.

But nobody was a fool. When those freeloaders came begging, the families who had bought the seeds acted as if they’d agreed beforehand—not a single leaf was given away.

Unless they paid, and at a higher price than what Old Gu Six had charged.

After visiting a third location, Old Gu Six and the silver wolf sold out all their remaining potatoes and sweet potato vines.

"Little Silver, do you know how many more people live in these mountains?"

The silver wolf pawed at the ground and let out two low howls. "Awoo, awoo."

"Two more places?"

"Awoo."

"Got it. Let’s head back first."

Man and wolf sprinted through the forest, traveling day and night until they finally returned home on the third day.

Old Gu Six dumped a bag of silver coins onto the table—mostly copper coins, with a few small pieces of silver.

Father and daughter gleefully counted the money while four wolves watched from the side.

Eventually, Chang'an lost patience and pocketed the silver pieces, leaving the copper coins for Old Gu Six to count and keep.

Delighted by his suddenly swollen savings, Old Gu Six grinned from ear to ear, happily stacking the coins.

After just one night at home, he and the silver wolf set off again before dawn, carrying more potatoes and sweet potato vines.

Having not gone beachcombing in a while, Chang'an figured it was safe now. When the tide receded in the morning, she grabbed a bucket and headed for the shore.

After scavenging among the rocks and collecting a few crabs, she wandered further out and spotted a dark green jade pendant in the water.

One side was carved with an eagle, the other with a character in seal script.

Chang'an was reminded once again that she was semi-illiterate—maybe she should ask Old Gu Six to teach her seal script.

The jade itself was fine, but it carried some hidden meaning. Since her space wasn’t lacking in wealth, she saw no reason to pick up something that was bound to bring trouble.

Plop. She tossed the pendant back into the water and turned away, bucket in hand.

Her mind immediately conjured up a melodramatic 100,000-word tragic romance.

The male lead mistakes someone else for his savior because of the pendant. The fake savior marries him, only for the real one to appear later, sparking a love-hate triangle.

She loves him, he doesn’t love her, he loves her, she loves him too.

Then the fake savior exits the stage, and the female lead, missing a few body parts, forgives the male lead. They embrace passionately in the end.

Ugh.

Disgusting!

Triggered by this brain-dead plot, she bolted. Run for your life!

Digging around the sand with a small wooden shovel, Chang'an eventually unearthed a tiny octopus and released it.

Too small for her and Old Gu Six to eat—better let it grow a bit more.

Just as she was enjoying herself, three more figures appeared on the beach—the Lin Family trio. Judging by their gear, they were here to gather seafood too, though they were running late.

"Chang'an, you’re here alone? Where’s your father?" Lin Fucheng greeted her with a goofy grin.

Chang'an returned the pleasantries and said, "He went into the mountains."

Lin Fucheng nodded while scanning the sand. "We’re staying at the foot of the cliffs near the second mountain range. You and your dad should come visit sometime."

That was quite far. To walk all that way just for beachcombing? She couldn’t fathom the appeal.

If she lived that far, she’d just laze around—seafood wasn’t a necessity.

Still, since they’d invited her, she replied politely, "Sure, we’ll drop by when we have time."

This "when we have time" was as reliable as saying, "I’ll treat you to dinner someday"—likely never happening.

The Lin Family dug around and had decent luck.

Glancing at her own bucket—five crabs and ten shrimp—Chang'an wondered if she should search a bit longer.

Meanwhile, Big White, who had been at home, spotted the newcomers on the beach from the sweet potato field behind the house. In a flash, it charged down the mountain.

Rushing onto the sand, it nearly tripped over itself trying to stop. Seeing the Lin Family absorbed in their scavenging, it realized its mistake.

Embarrassed, it pawed at the sand before casually sitting near Chang'an, watching her dig with her butt in the air.

After a while, seeing her find nothing, Big White grew impatient. It dashed over and started wildly digging.

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Surprisingly effective—it unearthed two crabs. Shooting Chang'an a smug look, it motioned for her to follow, then went full husky-mode, flinging sand everywhere.

A sailboat slowly approached on the horizon—unnoticed by everyone except Big White.

It tugged at Chang'an’s clothes, urging her home.

Since she’d gathered enough, she followed.

Before leaving, Big White let out two "awoos," reminding her to close—no, bolt—the door.

"What’s gotten into you? Afraid your secret lover will show up and Big Gray will find out?"

No sooner had she spoken than Big Gray appeared out of nowhere, pinning Big White down for a beating.