Famine Era System Shop Full of Meat, Trading Three Pounds of Rice for a Beautiful Wife

Chu Xun, a modern military veteran, transmigrates into the body of a sickly scholar in the famine-stricken Great Jing Dynasty. He inherits a destitute existence in Xiling Village, burdened by debt and a weak constitution. His only advantage is the Beauty System Shop, a virtual interface that allows him to purchase modern goods, including grain, medicine, and weapons, using Shop Coins earned through specific interactions. Upon arrival, he encounters Qin Yue'er, a stunning young widow labeled as White Tiger-cursed and a Lone Star of Misfortune. She has stolen grain from his home to feed her feverish twin sister, Qin Xing'er, and begs for mercy. Recognizing an opportunity, Chu Xun offers her grain in exchange for her companionship, disregarding the local superstitions surrounding her cursed fate.

Shortly after securing his first ally, Chu Xun faces immediate physical threats. Zhao Ergou, a village thug and relative of the local creditor Squire Liu, arrives to extort a fabricated debt of ten pounds of grain. Empowered by the system, which has doubled his physical fitness, Chu Xun brutally defeats Zhao Ergou and his accomplices, establishing a reputation for strength that contrasts sharply with his previous scholarly image. He then uses his Shop Coins to purchase ibuprofen, disguising it as traditional medicine to cure Qin Xing'er's high fever. This act of kindness further cements Qin Yue'er's loyalty and deepens their intimate relationship.

The family's financial crisis intensifies when Squire Liu's collector, Eighth Master, arrives with Zhao Ergou and two hired thugs to forcibly seize the family's land deed. Chu Xun intervenes, effortlessly incapacitating the three attackers with his enhanced combat skills. The confrontation draws the attention of the village head, who drives the creditors away but warns of future repercussions. Realizing that hunting is a viable path to generating income, Chu Xun borrows a bow from the village head. He secretly purchases a high-quality recurve bow and arrows from the system shop, burying the borrowed equipment to conceal his supernatural advantage.

Chu Xun ventures into the dangerous old forest, a region teeming with wolves and wild boars. Utilizing his modern archery skills and the superior system weapon, he successfully hunts a hare and several wild chickens, including a live hen for future eggs. During his expedition, he discovers the carcass of a sika deer killed by a larger predator, likely a tiger, indicating the increasing dangers within the forest. He retrieves valuable deer antlers from the remains, adding significant monetary value to his haul. Upon returning to the village, his impressive catch astonishes the locals and shocks his family, who believed him incapable of such physical labor.

Back home, Chu Xun presents the game to his second uncle, second aunt, and cousin Chu Qing. The family is overwhelmed by the sudden abundance of food, which promises relief from the famine. Chu Xun reveals his decision to abandon his studies, a choice that initially angers his second uncle but is ultimately accepted as necessary for the family's survival. He plans to use the money from selling the game and antlers to repay the debt to Squire Liu and establish a sustainable income source. The narrative concludes with Chu Xun solidifying his role as the family's protector and provider, leveraging his system to navigate the harsh realities of the famine era while building a foundation for future expansion.