Ruan Mianmian didn't have much hope, because these large commercial districts are built in densely populated residential areas of big cities, while rice seeds and other products are mostly sold in relatively remote agricultural and sideline product stores or seed specialty stores, and the two would not appear in the same place.

However, upon checking, the system gave her a pleasant surprise.

At the northwest exit of this large shopping mall, there is an agricultural technology extension station with seeds of various crops, including conventional rice and super rice!

After noting down the location, Ruan Mianmian rushed towards the military supplies store like the wind, but after only two steps, she hurriedly ran back. When she reached the KFC entrance, she asked Jiang Yingchen and the others somewhat shyly, "Do you guys have any money on you? Any coins are fine. I need to buy something. I found a military supplies store!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yingchen, Zhang Ying, and Yang Zhichuan all began to reach into their pockets, quickly pulling out several copper coins each, and said, "We still have a few big coins left."

Ruan Mianmian took them all, saying, "If I had known, I wouldn't have taken your silver dollars in the first place, I would have just taken these coins." She then glanced at all the workers in the KFC and looked at Zhang Ying and the other two: "We have quite a lot to carry, so let's all help each other move them?"

Later, Jiang Yingchen and Zhang Ying would have to cross swampy grasslands, and they didn't know if any of the soldiers present would be sacrificed.

Among these soldiers are many young ones, some of whom have endured hardship and haven't seen much beauty yet. Therefore, she hopes they will see more bright spots here.

Jiang Yingchen and Yang Zhichuan were both interested; they both wanted to show the soldiers what the future marketplace would be like.

Zhang Ying smiled and said, "In that case, I'll stay here and keep an eye on Chen He. You can go and help him out, and take a look around while you're at it."

Ruan Mianmian quickly said, "There are quite a lot of things to take, including rice seeds, so let's all go together, including all the soldiers who can walk. After all, they need to try on the clothes, shoes, and socks."

"Are there really rice seeds?" Zhang Ying was so excited that she immediately stood up and looked at Ruan Mianmian with bright eyes.

Ruan Mianmian smiled and nodded.

"That's great!" Zhang Ying was so excited she almost jumped up. She said to Chen He, "Let the soldiers go and take a look. I'll stay here and watch over Chen He."

Jiang Yingchen looked at Chen He and saw that he was still unconscious, but his complexion had improved a lot. After a moment's thought, he nodded and asked Zhang Ying to stay and watch over Chen He. He then took the other soldiers, pushed shopping carts, and went shopping with Ruan Mianmian.

Ruan Mianmian led the way, quickly introducing the surrounding shops as she walked.

Jiang Yingchen, leading a group of soldiers, pushed shopping carts behind Ruan Mianmian, walking briskly while listening to Ruan Mianmian's introductions and looking around at the shops.

Jiang Yingchen had studied in Europe and had seen bright and clean shops, but what he saw before him was still beyond his expectations, so he looked on with great interest.

As for Yang Zhichuan and the other soldiers, they were so shocked that their mouths were wide open and their eyes seemed to be taking it all in.

Upon seeing the mannequins in some clothing stores, many soldiers exclaimed in surprise.

Ruan Mianmian gently reassured everyone, "These are specially made dolls, not witchcraft or curses, so there's no need to be afraid."

Upon arriving at the military supplies store, Ruan Mianmian said, "Everyone, pick out a complete set of equipment according to your size. Military overcoats, hats, boots, and water bottles—bring them all. Also, military rations; they're all compressed, a small piece will last a long time. Oh, and a compass, and a watch too…" As she spoke, she looked around, suddenly spotting something that immediately lit up her eyes.

"They even have mechanical exoskeletons! Oh, and mechanical dogs too!"

Having heard Ruan Mianmian's theories on donations and aid from Zhang Ying, Jiang Yingchen and Yang Zhichuan felt less burdened. Therefore, when Ruan Mianmian asked them to buy clothes and shoes, one guided the bewildered soldiers to choose military overcoats and shoes, while the other loaded the necessary supplies into the shopping cart.

Upon hearing Ruan Mianmian's surprised voice, the two couldn't help but look over and ask, "Comrade Ruan, what is that?"

Ruan Mianmian pointed happily to an exoskeleton: "This is a mechanical exoskeleton. Wearing it while carrying things can not only enhance physical strength but also reduce the weight of the load. It's perfect for our soldiers."

Jiang Yingchen and his companion, who had been moving quickly because they only had half an hour to leave, were stunned upon hearing this and forgot to move. Jiang Yingchen exclaimed in surprise, "There are such divine objects?"

“I read in a report that they use a lot in the military to reduce weight. However, the ones sold to outsiders are definitely not as good as those used in the military,” Ruan Mianmian said happily. “Since we have some here, let’s take more.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yingchen considered it quickly for a moment and then shook his head: "No need to take more, two sets are enough. Future technological products must not fall into the hands of people outside our Western faction. Our team can only keep two sets at most."

This was definitely not something foreigners could get their hands on, so Ruan Mianmian didn't try to persuade them any further. Instead, she directly loaded two exoskeletons into the shopping cart and then picked up the mechanical dog: "This is a mechanical dog. It should be able to carry about 20 kilograms of weight and go up stairs, but I don't know if it can go down the snow mountain."

Jiang Yingchen and Yang Zhichuan looked over and saw that it did indeed resemble a dog, but it was made entirely of something like steel, which looked rather strange. Therefore, they both shook their heads and said, "We don't need to bring this."

Ruan Mianmian hurriedly said, "This thing performs very well in urban warfare—" But she couldn't continue, because there were no cell phones, no internet, and no matching technology, so the soldiers couldn't use the mechanical dog to see their surroundings.

Jiang Yingchen laughed and said, "That's quite remarkable, but we can't keep such a thing at the moment, and we absolutely cannot let it fall into the hands of foreigners, so we won't bring it."

Ruan Mianmian nodded, having no objection, and continued to help move the clothes.

Most of the soldiers came from poor families and had never worn new clothes before. When they learned that they could choose a new military uniform from here, they were filled with longing and disbelief, and dared not choose it themselves.

Upon seeing this, Ruan Mianmian walked over and said softly, "Comrades, these clothes were bought with money given by your leaders. You can just pick one set. Go and choose a coat, hat, and shoes."

The soldiers were at a loss for words when they saw this beautiful girl, who looked like a fairy, come to speak to them.

Blackie stammered, "These...these are all good clothes, leave them for the leaders. We...we have clothes." As he spoke, he awkwardly touched his tattered military uniform.

Yang Zhichuan had already become familiar with them, and seeing this, he hurried over: "Leaders have theirs, these are yours. Come on, pick out your new clothes, hurry up—" As he spoke, he pushed the soldiers to pick out clothes, and he also picked out clothes himself.

With Yang Zhichuan's help and the fact that everyone had a new outfit, the soldiers nervously went to choose their new clothes.

As they picked and chose, they loosened up, helping each other and excitedly discussing things. Occasionally, they would joke with their comrades, their eyes sparkling.

It was as if, at this moment, they were living in a golden age.

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