A few brave and curious children gathered around her, their eyes full of envy and longing. "Sister, your bike is so beautiful! Can you take us for a ride?"
Xu Qinghe's gaze slowly swept across the seven or eight pairs of expectant eyes surrounding her.
That bright and eager gaze seemed to reach straight into her heart.
She secretly thought that if she took all these children with her, today's itinerary would be ruined.
Yes, she pursed her lips and said in a soft but somewhat helpless tone: "Next time, children, sister really has something important to deal with today."
After she finished speaking, she quickened her pace and left in a mixture of apology and reluctance, leaving behind only the low sighs of disappointment from the children.
"When I grow up quickly and make a lot of money, I will buy the best bicycle!"
A childish voice sounded firmly.
"By then, bicycles may not be anything new. I want to save money to buy a motorcycle and ride around like crazy!" another child interrupted unwillingly.
"Then I have to work harder. My goal is to own a sedan! Driving one will be so cool!"
Xu Qinghe got on her new bicycle, which was a rare sight in the village.
Follow the winding country road and head straight to the county town.
Her destination is a black market that is only briefly mentioned in the book.
It is said to be hidden deep in an inconspicuous alley in the south of the city.
This journey was just a trivial part for the protagonist of the original book.
The streets of the county town are more prosperous and crowded than those in the countryside, and Xu Qinghe's new bicycle is particularly eye-catching here.
It attracted the curious and scrutinizing gazes of countless passers-by.
There seemed to be some unfriendly look in those eyes, which made Xu Qinghe feel quite troubled.
I was secretly thinking about how to properly arrange my transportation.
Finally, after some searching, she found a quiet and secluded alley.
Stop the car and carefully lock the wheels to ensure that even if someone wants to get in, they can't easily succeed.
She couldn't help but imagine that if she could possess the magical storage magic weapon in the fantasy world, she could store everything.
At this moment, a strange wave swept by.
The bicycle in Xu Qinghe's hand seemed to be pulled away by an invisible force and disappeared in an instant, leaving her stunned.
Then, the scene in front of my eyes suddenly became clear, and an illusory space quietly appeared.
Her bicycle was parked intact in one of the warehouses that seemed both familiar and unfamiliar.
She stared blankly at the small spring in the space, where several colorful koi were swimming leisurely.
From time to time, it blew out a string of crystal clear bubbles at her.
Xu Qinghe pinched her arm suddenly, and the sharp pain told her that all this was not a dream.
A bold idea came to her mind - could this be the legendary space artifact?
A private space that belongs only to her, where she can store and access items freely?
Realizing this, Xu Qinghe was so excited that he couldn't express it in words.
This means that the spacious warehouse and everything in it will become her exclusive treasure.
In this ancient era, possessing such a magical artifact would undoubtedly give wings to her life.
After thinking about this, she no longer hesitated, resolutely left the alley, and set out again on the journey to find the black market.
Although she was full of endless curiosity about the secrets in the warehouse.
But reason told her that the most urgent thing was to find the black market.
If you want to explore the mysteries, you might as well plan them after nightfall.
After a tortuous search, Xu Qinghe had to admire the wisdom and cunning of the people of this era.
The black market was hidden in a narrow alley behind an abandoned factory.
The surrounding environment is desolate, rarely visited by people, and extremely hidden.
There was a sentry post at the entrance of the alley. When Xu Qinghe approached, he was asked to pay a coin as an entrance fee.
Although this fee is small, it represents a guarantee of security.
The guard will be responsible for monitoring the surroundings and quickly send out a signal if he finds any danger, allowing the people inside to retreat in time.
After paying the fee, Xu Qinghe successfully entered the black market.
This place is in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the outside world, in the dim light.
Both buyers and sellers are kept secret, and each transaction is quick and covert, leaving no trace.
Although Xu Qinghe did not cover her face with a headscarf, she did so before stepping into the bustling street.
She had skillfully dipped her fingertips into a little dust and lightly smeared it on her cheeks, adding a barely noticeable layer of camouflage.
Pair it with some coarse cloth clothes left behind by the previous owner, which were found at the bottom of an old suitcase.
This made her look no different from the ordinary people working hard around her.
He blended in inconspicuously with the crowd and did not attract any attention.
Although the alley is narrow, it is like a miniature World Expo.
All kinds of groceries are piled up there, with a dazzling array of goods, including imported delicacies that are rarely seen in supply and marketing cooperatives.
Colorful imported candies can occasionally be found in this inconspicuous corner.
Xu Qinghe moved between the stalls with ease and did business with a kind-looking old lady.
In exchange for ten fresh eggs, she then looked through the dense crowd.
The target was a young man behind a stall in the busiest part of the market.
He was a hawker selling melon seeds, even though there were many similar competitors around him.
But his stall was the only one that was always crowded and bustling.
The secret is that the melon seeds in his hand are not ordinary.
Instead, it is a multi-flavored melon seed that is fried with a unique formula of various spices.
In these years of scarcity, this can stimulate the taste buds.
This unforgettable snack has quickly captured the hearts of diners of all ages, and despite its high price, it is still in short supply.
Xu Qinghe went deep into the city this time with a clear purpose.
Look for the young melon seed merchant named Qian Ming, who fought side by side with the protagonist in the original novel and jointly expanded the business empire.
However, fate played a trick on him. Qian Ming was envied for his outstanding performance and unfortunately suffered a violent attack, leaving him with lifelong disability.
Even though he would create great success with the protagonist in the future, that physical defect became a shackle deep in his heart.
This made him retreat repeatedly when facing the love of his heart, and in the end he could only watch silently as she entered into an unhappy marriage.
I endure endless pain and regret.
In this story, the protagonist's joys and sorrows are just the tip of the iceberg.
Every character around carries their own bitterness and pain, as if fate is particularly harsh on them.
In view of this, Xu Qinghe, who traveled through time, decided to break this established tragic trajectory.
Before anything happened, he took the initiative to intervene and rescue Qian Ming from danger.
Establishing connections early on lays a solid foundation for possible future collaboration between the two.
She waited patiently until the customers dispersed before approaching Qian Ming and asking, "Young man, do you have any melon seeds left?"
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