With a cheat code, she travels through the 40s and hoards goods to take her motherland to new height

Hungry and unable to sleep, and worried that her poor acting would give her away, Shu Ran's thoughts were in turmoil, and her mental state was very unstable. She even thought about burning down the Qian family compound so that she could take advantage of the chaos to complete the original owner's instructions without having to deal with the messy Qian family members.

Haha, just kidding. As a model student born under the red flag and raised in the spring breeze, Shu Ran really can't get past the mental hurdle of killing, arson, and disregarding human life.

After thinking about a bunch of random things and giving myself plenty of mental cues, I lost track of how much time had passed before finally hearing a sound from the doorway.

"Miss, you finally woke up!"

Carrying a tray, Cui Xiu pushed open the door and entered. As soon as she looked up, she saw Qian Duoduo, who had been unconscious, staring blankly at the gauze curtain above the bed. Cui Xiu quickly took a few steps, placed the tray steadily on the table, and helped Qian Duoduo sit up against the bed.

She was forced to sit up and looked blankly at the person who had come to her. Having all of Qian Duoduo's memories before and after his rebirth, she quickly matched the face with the name and asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Cuixiu, how long have I been asleep? How is Mother?"

"Miss, you've been unconscious for almost two days. Master is worried about your frail health and wants you to rest in peace. Madam was laid to rest yesterday, and it was the eldest young master who wore mourning clothes to see her off on her final journey."

Cuixiu, ever observant, handed over a freshly poured glass of warm water: "Miss, please have some water to soothe your throat!"

Shu Ran took the water, sipped it slowly, and remained silent for a moment, thinking about what "Qian Duoduo" should do now. She straightened up and said, "Help me change my clothes. I'm going to pay respects to my mother."

“Miss, you have just woken up and are still weak. Master has instructed that your health is the most important thing and that you need not worry about those formalities. Madam also does not want to see you harm your health for her funeral. Besides, you have kept vigil for so long and have fulfilled your filial duty.”

Cuixiu quickly helped Shuran up and carefully persuaded her that, in order to avoid upsetting the young lady, the master had instructed that the funeral and everything else should be kept simple.

Not being the original owner, although she had the memories, she didn't feel any sense of identification. Moreover, the thought of her mother living a good life in modern times while she had to wear mourning clothes for the person who had wronged her was psychologically unacceptable to Shu Ran!

Moreover, she heard it clearly!

The original owner of this body has reunited with her mother!

Don't think she should be treated this way just because she received compensation; she didn't do it voluntarily. If it weren't for Qian Duoduo, she would still be living a peaceful and prosperous life, lacking nothing in terms of family, friends, or money.

The compensation was generous, which she deserved. She wouldn't miss a single task, and she would do her best to fulfill Qian Duoduo's requests. She was happy to have a win-win situation.

Alright, she'll just take the money and do the job! Once this is over, she'll consider it a second chance at life.

Shu Ran went along with it and sat back down on the bed.

Seeing this, Cuixiu quickly took the medicine from the tray.

"Miss, this is the medicine the doctor prescribed for you to calm your nerves and regulate your body."

Cuixiu scooped up a spoonful, gently blew on the steam, and brought it to Shuran's lips.

Shu Ran stared blankly at the black medicinal soup in front of her, which emitted a bitter smell. In her memory, Qian Duoduo had been taking the medicine without stopping, but his health had not improved.

Even if he didn't starve to death on the streets, Qian Duoduo's health wouldn't hold up for long.

There's a high possibility that the medicine is ineffective. When Shu Ying was still alive, Qian Duoduo was always in good health.

Being in a wolf's den, and not knowing if there were any unsuitable ingredients in the medicine, Shu Ran valued her life highly and didn't want to repeat the same mistake, so she simply sent everyone away first.

"Just leave it there! Go get me some simple food, I'm hungry."

"Look at my memory! You haven't eaten anything for over a day. You need to eat something before taking your medicine."

Cuixiu placed the medicine on the table and hurriedly went out.

Seeing Cuizhi slacking off at the door, Cuixiu was furious. The young lady was already awake, but this brat Cuizhi was still sleeping. She raised her hand and gently patted Cuizhi's head to wake her up.

A sharp pain on her head jolted Cuizhi awake. She jerked her head up, rubbed her eyes, and asked, "Sister! What are you doing?"

"Miss is awake and you're still slacking off here! Hurry up and go in to help Miss wash up. I'm going to the main kitchen."

After giving her a detailed explanation, Cuixiu quickly left.

There's been a lot going on lately, and the second steward has pulled some people from the small kitchen in the courtyard, so they haven't returned yet. Cuixiu has to go to the main kitchen to get the medicine; she even brewed it there herself before bringing it back.

Taking advantage of the moment, Shu Ran quickly got out of bed. Since she couldn't find a suitable container and any missing one would attract attention, she simply poured the medicine from the bowl directly into her spatial dimension to float, intending to dispose of it later when she was in a convenient position.

Just as she put the bowl back on the table, she heard a knock at the door. Startled, Shu Ran picked up a handkerchief and wiped her mouth in a mock-serious manner, saying, "Come in!"

Cuizhi brought in a basin of water, quickly glanced at Qian Duoduo, and then looked away.

Shu Ran looked up at the person who had arrived and frowned slightly: "Cuizhi? Why hasn't Cuixiu returned yet?"

"It's me, Miss! I've come to help you wash up. Sister Cuixiu has gone to the main kitchen, and the helpers in our courtyard's small kitchen haven't returned yet."

Cuizhi skillfully prepared everything, and the toothpaste and special face wash powder from Chang'e in the moon were also opened and placed aside for use.

After a quick wash, Shu Ran sat in front of her dressing table and stared at the unfamiliar face in the mirror for a moment. From then on, she was Qian Duoduo, born in the 1940s!

Meanwhile, Qian Chengji, who was enjoying a happy time in his third concubine's room, also received a message from a servant that Qian Duoduo had woken up.

Setting down his beloved youngest son, Qian Chengji stood up, straightened his clothes, and pressed down on Sheng Ru, who was about to get up: "You stay here with Xinyi and keep our Arong company. I'll just go check on him and come right back!"

"Cheng-ge!" Sheng Ru hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Qian Xinyi, who was playing the piano beside her. "Let Xinyi go with you! It won't be too hard to have a girlfriend by your side right now!"

When her name was called, Qian Xinyi stood up gracefully and chimed in, "Yes, Dad! I can also talk to my third sister!"

Qian Chengji was somewhat relieved, but still shook his head and refused: "No need, you are all weak, so don't go, lest you catch the illness."

Having accomplished the superficial formalities, Sheng Ru didn't press the matter further and, along with her children, considerately saw Qian Chengji off at the door.

Leading his trusted aide, Ah Chao, towards Qian Duoduo's courtyard, Qian Chengji asked with an inscrutable expression, "Haven't you found the item yet?"

"The master is still missing. The courtyard has been searched inside and out; they're practically digging three feet into the ground."

Ah Chao was a little annoyed. He thought it would be a simple and easy job, but the item still hadn't been found. But it wasn't all bad; he'd pocketed a little extra money. He needed some extra income to keep him motivated.