A crazy beauty has an island, and a powerful figure from that era dotes on her.

After Jian Qingyi and the others put their things down, they heard people talking about daughters-in-law, but they didn't take it to heart and continued chatting and laughing as they headed to the cafeteria.

In her previous life, Jian Qingyi, who was both rich and had plenty of free time, spent her days traveling the world in her private jet, eating and shopping.

Having plenty of money, she has experienced the personalized service of top restaurants and explored hidden culinary gems tucked away in the streets and alleys.

It can be said that Jian Qingyi has experienced almost everything except things involving criminal law.

However, this was Jian Qingyi's first time visiting the military canteen.

It was the peak time for meals after training, and the mess hall was filled with soldiers in olive green uniforms.

The sudden appearance of even a slightly different color will pique your curiosity.

Jian Qingyi's skin was already fair and delicate, and coupled with her outstanding appearance, she stood out in a crowd.

Especially in the army, where everyone was tanned and shiny from the sun.

Compared to the other two, Jian Qingyi's already fair and radiant face appeared even more dazzling.

Before long, the entire cafeteria was in an uproar.

Everyone turned to look at Jian Qingyi and her group.

Some of the bolder ones have already begun to secretly rub their hands together, eager to try their luck.

Jian Qingyi, who was at the very back of the food queue, had all her thoughts on the delicious food in the window.

but……

Soon, the steamed buns, stir-fried shredded potatoes with vinegar, and stir-fried green peppers with little oil in the window shattered all of Jian Qingyi's fantasies.

"Yiyi, try the steamed buns from our cafeteria." Jian Liqiu smiled and gestured towards Jian Qingyi.

As they talked, Jian Liqiu even picked out the shredded pork from the green pepper and pork on her plate and gave it to Jian Qingyi.

Jian Qingyi, however, avoided the area while carrying her plate.

"Second sister, there's so much food on my plate. If you give it to me, it'll be a waste if I can't finish it."

It has to be said that the original owner's second older sister really doted on her.

When we were little, I would always share half of any good food with her.

However, now she's the one who benefits.

“You’re still growing, you need to eat more.” Jian Liqiu forcefully placed the shredded meat on her plate.

"Second sister..." Jian Qingyi felt a sense of dread as she looked at the mountain of shredded meat piled on her plate.

"Eat quickly." Jian Liqiu took a bite of the steamed bun in her hand.

"After we eat, I'll take you for a tour of our military base." Jian Liqiu said this in a low voice.

“I’ll go too!” Luo Zhenzhu smiled and whispered as she leaned over.

The steamed buns in the army were really substantial; they looked like they could be twice the size of buns in later generations.

Jian Qingyi didn't have a big appetite to begin with, so before she could take a bite, she broke off half and gave it to Jian Liqiu.

Before Jian Liqiu could speak, Jian Qingyi begged for mercy, "Second sister, I really can't eat this much."

"Alright, I'll let you off the hook. Hurry up and eat, it won't taste good if it gets cold." Jian Liqiu gave her a reproachful look.

Those who were eager to try and hadn't figured out how to greet others in a natural and unobtrusive way, while the three who were in a hurry to go out for a stroll had already finished their meal and left.

"Were those two from the performing arts troupe?" someone in the crowd asked.

This was like a drop of water falling into a pot of boiling oil, instantly causing an uproar.

"That unfamiliar face looks like he's here to visit relatives."

"I heard she's the sister of so-and-so from the performing arts troupe..."

……

In just one night, everyone knew that a beautiful young girl had checked into the military district guesthouse.

Jian Liqiu had to rehearse during the day and was too busy, so Jian Qingyi took the opportunity to slip out and attend to her own business.

After delivering the thousand crabs and one hundred lobsters to Yunlai Hotel and settling the bill, Jian Qingyi rushed off to Beijing's largest vegetable market...

The vegetable market at the entrance of the alley.

Whether it was because seafood lacked oil and flavor, making it unappetizing, or because of its high price and potential for waste, Jian Qingyi squatted in front of the few seafood stalls for half a day but didn't see many customers go in to buy anything.

A few people went in, and half of them came out empty-handed.

In contrast, the meat stalls not far away were all crowded with people.

Even the stalls selling beef and mutton were packed with people.

Jian Qingyi couldn't understand it at all, so she wandered around the seafood stalls one by one.

That's when I discovered that the seafood inside was not only small and droopy, but also had few varieties.

The seafood at the stall on the far end looked alright in size, but unfortunately it looked droopy and listless; some of the fish were even belly-up...

No wonder the customer took one look and left; if it were her, she would have left too.

Seafood is all about freshness; a wilted, droopy appearance has absolutely nothing to do with freshness.

Knowing there was no hope here, Jian Qingyi didn't hesitate and turned to take a bus to the most prestigious vegetable market in Beijing...

Hongxing Vegetable Market.

Why is it called the most prestigious vegetable market? Because this area is home to many prominent figures in Beijing. They have face when they go out, money in their pockets, and they are certainly more willing to spend money on food and drink than ordinary families.

After all, they're not short of money.

Therefore, the stall owners in this market never stock vegetables that don't look good.

As soon as Jian Qingyi reached the door, she sensed a significant difference.

Both the environment of the vegetable market and the customers coming and going are worlds apart from those at the alleyway market.

Putting everything else aside, just in terms of hygiene, it's miles ahead of the vegetable market at the entrance of the alley.

As I walked through the market, the vegetables were all neatly arranged, and the stalls were impeccably clean and tidy.

Even the seafood stalls are clean, unlike the sewage-filled and fishy-smelling markets at the entrance of the alley.

There aren't many seafood stalls in Hongxing Market, but they all seem to be doing pretty well, especially the one near the intersection, where people come out carrying seafood every now and then.

Jian Qingyi stood to the side and roughly counted. In less than half an hour, eight out of the twelve people who entered the store came out carrying things.

It was peak time for selling goods at the market, and Jian Qingyi squatted there for another half hour.

In the past half hour, ten people entered the store, and seven of them left after making purchases.

Jian Qingyi was about to go in and take a look before making a decision, but as soon as she stepped into the store, someone grabbed her wrist.

She felt a violent force come at her, and without any warning, she was thrown into the back room of the stall.

Once she regained her balance, four or five burly men were already standing in front of her.

One of them even locked the door leading to the stall in front.

Yo ho!

Did she walk into a rip-off shop?!

"Tell me, what are you doing, sneaking around outside our stall?" a man with protruding ears asked angrily.

Knowing they had misunderstood, Jian Qingyi smiled and quickly explained, "Brother, don't misunderstand, I just..."

"Second brother, stop wasting your breath on her and just tie her up!" A man with beady green eyes interrupted her.

Thinking that it's better to avoid trouble when you're out and about, especially since the other party is a local strongman, Jian Qingyi suppressed her temper.

"I just wanted to..."

"Damn it..." Unexpectedly, the beady-eyed man swore.

This time, even though the aunt could tolerate it, the uncle couldn't.

Jian Qingyi suddenly kicked out.

Enraged, he kicked Greenbead Eyes, sending him flying.