Buying a Sewing Machine

"I'll leave the making of steamed cakes to you from now on. Since you've learned the basics, the rest should be easy. Do your best," Su Wen said.

Su Xiu happily accepted her task under the envious gazes of Su Qing and Little Sister Su. She got to her feet and bowed shyly to her assembled crowd as if she were the village chief thanking everyone for attending a meeting he had organized.

"Thank you, Big Sister, for giving me a chance. I, Su Xiu, promise to complete your assigned task and increase the family's income."

Su Xiu was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. While she had spoken to reassure her sisters that she would do her best, it was also her first time committing herself so seriously to a task.