A peasant girl travels through time with a hospital, rising to become an empress.

Not long after Liu Lizheng left, Tian Dong came to the West Market to look for Nie Qianqian. Because a difficult patient had come to Jishetang, Director Zhang found an excuse to have Tian Dong come and find Nie Qianqian to return to Jishetang.

Seeing that everything was going smoothly at the food stall, Nie Qianqian hurriedly followed Tian Dong to Jishetang.

Liu's Restaurant was bustling with activity all day long, with people coming and going. The tables at the food stall were almost always occupied, and even outside of mealtimes, people kept coming to eat.

Not far from the food stall, there was a tea stall. Huang Xiuxiu was facing Liu's Restaurant diagonally, covering most of her face with a handkerchief, leaving only her eyes occasionally glancing at Liu's Restaurant, muttering to herself.

"No wonder Pearl treated me that way last time. It turns out her husband has become successful. He and Liu Yan have opened a food stall. Looking at the crowds, I wonder how much silver they can earn in a day."

Huang Xiuxiu wanted to set Liu Yan up with someone, so she kept an eye on Liu Yan's movements. She soon found out that Liu Yan and Liu Xiong had opened a food stall in the county town. She really didn't expect the two of them to have such abilities.

Over the years, she had become accustomed to being the best at home. Whether it was Huang Zhenzhu, Yi Jin, or Yi Yin, every member of the Huang family had to defer to her. If Liu Xiong made his fortune through this restaurant, wouldn't Huang Zhenzhu be able to ride roughshod over her?

She wasn't heartless towards her sisters; she could lend a helping hand to Pearl, but if Pearl ever did better than her, she would feel terrible.

This food stall is ultimately Liu Yan's business. Since she got divorced, she can only partner with her brother from her maternal family. But if she gets married, Liu Xiong will be an outsider, and the partnership might fall apart.

After much deliberation, she became even more determined to introduce Liu Yan to someone.

As she pondered this, she kept an eye out for the people coming and going, and finally, she saw her husband, Li Rong.

"Li Rong, over here."

Huang Xiuxiu waved her handkerchief slightly and said in a low voice.

Upon hearing the voice, a short, stout middle-aged man spotted Xiuxiu and, with a protruding belly, led another tall, thin man toward them.

The short, stout man was Li Rong, Huang Xiuxiu's husband, while the tall, thin man was Wu Tongguang. He was a gambler and had dark circles under his eyes. Due to recent poor health, his cheeks were sunken and his cheekbones were prominent.

The two sat down, and Huang Xiuxiu pointed to Liu's Restaurant not far away and whispered, "Brother Wu, the Liu Yan I'm talking about is the woman who runs the restaurant."

Wu Tongguang's eyes were listless, as if he hadn't woken up properly, and he looked Liu Yan up and down in Huang Xiuxiu's direction.

"He seems like a reliable and hardworking person, but his attire is really a bit outdated."

Huang Xiuxiu poured Wu Tongguang a cup of tea. "She may look a bit rustic, but if she marries you, Brother Wu, and enters your home, her demeanor and appearance will naturally change."

"I know Liu Yan well. She's an extremely honest person. If you tell her to go east, she won't go west."

Wu Tongguang scoffed, "Why would such an obedient woman get a divorce?"

Huang Xiuxiu's voice was trembling with tears: "She has a hard life. It's all because her ex-husband was such a scoundrel. He was an alcoholic who beat people up and left her covered in bruises. She couldn't live like that anymore, so she got a divorce. Brother Wu, you are a caring person. If she marries you, she will definitely live a good life."

"Of course I wouldn't hit or scold her."

Huang Xiuxiu: "Of course, Mr. Li Rong always told me that Brother Wu, you have the kindest personality imaginable."

"Besides, Liu Yan doesn't have any great skills, but she's an excellent cook. Look at her newly opened food stall; it's packed with customers, and she makes a good amount of money every month."

Wu Tongguang immediately retorted, "I, Wu Tongguang, am not short of money, and I would never covet my wife's money."

Huang Xiuxiu smiled and said, "Yes, yes, Brother Wu certainly doesn't lack money."

Huang Xiuxiu sneered inwardly. Everyone knew Wu Tongguang's current financial situation; he was just putting on a show.

Wu Tongguang said this, but he had other thoughts in his heart.

If I were to marry Liu Yan, she could take care of me and also go out to earn money, which would be a win-win situation.

Wu Tongguang: "So what does Liu Yan think? Is she willing?"

Huang Xiuxiu rubbed the handkerchief in her hand and said slowly, "Brother Wu, you don't understand women's minds. She just got divorced, so how could she tell me directly that she's willing? But she must be interested in you. With your conditions, how could she not be interested?"

Wu Tongguang nodded, his droopy eyelids lifting slightly. "That's true."

Huang Xiuxiu: "Since she's divorced and living alone, she'll naturally have to listen to her brother and sister-in-law. Brother Wu, you should find a suitable opportunity to propose marriage while her brother and sister-in-law are still around. Once she sees your impressive presence and knows your qualities, she'll naturally agree."

Wu Tongguang took a sip of tea and tapped his fingers unconsciously on the table.

Wu Tongguang: "Then let's find a time and I'll take Yunlong with me to propose marriage."

Yunlong is the name of Steward Zhou, who is Wu Tongguang's nephew. Wu Tongguang had taken good care of him in his early years, so there was some gratitude between them.

Wu Tongguang had just heard Huang Xiuxiu's meaning: to let Liu Yan see his good conditions and bring Zhou Yunlong over, which was naturally to support him.

Steward Zhou had been the steward of the mansion for many years. His clothes and demeanor clearly indicated that he was not an ordinary person. He always had a carriage to ride in when he went out. With him around, Wu Tongguang felt more confident.

A rural woman with little worldly experience, upon seeing their grandeur and pomp, readily agreed to the marriage.

When Huang Xiuxiu heard that Steward Zhou would also be going, her eyes lit up. "I heard that they are going to hold a housewarming banquet for their new house in a few days. Why don't we choose that day? His brother and sister-in-law will be there, and the villagers will be watching. I will accompany you, Brother Wu, and Steward Zhou to prepare the betrothal gifts. We will give Liu Yan a grand welcome and face in front of the villagers. It will surely be a good match."

A slight smile appeared on Wu Tongguang's sallow face as he nodded. "Brother Rong and sister-in-law, you have put in a lot of effort for my marriage. I will remember this kindness. Once things are settled, I will put in a good word for you with Yunlong."

Upon hearing this, Li Rong and Huang Xiuxiu beamed with joy. Li Rong had been stuck with the job of sweeping the outer courtyard for many years, and it would be wonderful if he could get a better job by arranging a marriage for Wu Tongguang.

Li Rong looked at Liu Xiong, who was busy at work. The Liu Xiong at this moment was very different from the Liu Xiong he had seen at the Huang family during the New Year.

At this moment, Liu Xiong always had a smile on his face and looked very energetic. But in previous years at the Huang family, he would always sit in the corner with his head down, listening to Li Rong talk about his experiences in the county town, and he would even pour wine and tea for him.

What good is running a business? He's always busy outside, and the business might go out of business one day. If he could switch to the kitchen purchasing job, he could make much more money than they do running a food stall. Liu Xiong would still have to bow down to him.

Some people can accept strangers becoming rich overnight, but can't stand seeing their own family members prosper.