Transmigrated into a seven-year-old child, my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens.

The sun slowly rose, and the temperature began to rise, making everyone's mouths dry and their desire to speak even stronger.

About half an hour later, the oxcart finally arrived in the county town. Zhao Lian had already opened her eyes, which were bright and sparkling.

I practiced for half an hour just now, and I feel like my body's meridians have been opened up. I feel so comfortable and like I want to take off.

This made her feel the magic once again. She knew she couldn't be lazy in the future; she had to practice often and study that comic book carefully.

The market entrance was just a few hundred meters ahead, and Zhao Lian was surprised to find that Old Yang had also arrived there. She couldn't help but be secretly astonished; it seemed this old woman walked quite quickly.

Soon they reached the market intersection, and Old Li's oxcart stopped. The old ox was panting heavily from exhaustion.

As soon as the car stopped, Liu the carpenter and his men quickly jumped out, paid the money, and left.

"Grandpa Li, how much does it cost to ride in the oxcart?" Zhao Lian got off the oxcart first and prepared to carry her basket on her back.

"Little girl, I don't need your money. Just come and ride in my car whenever you see it." Old Li shook his head. This poor child is already doing well enough to support herself; how could he take her money?

"Yo~"

Mei looked on in astonishment: "Old Li, this girl can ride the oxcart for free, otherwise you wouldn't charge me."

"How can you say that? This old man only earns this little bit of money a day, and you still want to not pay me!" Old Li glared at Mei with a stern face.

"Hehe~"

Mei chuckled twice: "Old Li, why are you taking this so seriously? I was just joking with you."

Immediately afterwards, Mei took out two coins and gave them to Old Li.

Chen got off the carriage at this time, and Zhaolian asked her about the cost of the oxcart ride. She said it was two copper coins, so Zhaolian knew the amount.

Zhao Lian took out three copper coins and handed them to Old Li: "Grandpa Li, thank you!"

"Girl, didn't I say I didn't want your money?" Old Li said anxiously, "You're not like that Mei woman, quickly take the money back."

“Grandpa Li, you’ve worked so hard to get us out here, how can I not pay you? Besides, I’ll have money if I sell these mushrooms.”

Zhao Lian looked at Old Li with bright eyes, then, without saying a word, stuffed three copper coins into his hand and quickly left.

Zhao Lian felt that Old Li's personality was somewhat similar to her grandfather in her previous life, which reminded her of her grandfather.

"This child!" Old Li scolded for a moment, then sighed with admiration at how sensible Zhao Lian was.

When he looked down and saw that he had three copper coins in his hand, he shouted loudly at Zhao Lian's back, "Hey~ girl, come back! You gave me an extra coin!"

Unexpectedly, the more she called out to Zhao Lian, the faster she walked. Old Li could only shake his head helplessly and put the money back in his pocket.

This child is so sensible, it's just a pity that the He family doesn't recognize her talent and treats her like trash.

Old Li looked at Zhao Lian's retreating figure and felt another pang of heartache.

"Old Li, I heard that! Did that brat give you too much money? Give me the money back now."

The sudden words startled Old Li. He turned around and saw that it was Old Yang, who was standing with her hands on her hips, glaring at him.

As soon as she turned the corner, she saw them get out of the car. Immediately afterwards, that brat stuffed money into the old man's hand, and she heard Old Li say that the brat had given him an extra coin.

How can this be? This money can't be given to others; if anyone should be given it, it should be to the He family.

"Yang, what's wrong with you? Asking me for money first thing in the morning!" Old Li said with a stern face, not wanting to talk to her.

"Old Li, don't think I don't know. I heard it all just now. That girl gave you too much money for the carriage." Old Yang insisted, "This is their He family's money."

"Which eye of yours saw that she gave too much money? Besides, who are you to her? Do you still think you're her grandmother? She's cut ties with you, wake up!"

After saying that, Old Li ignored Old Yang and led the oxcart to the side of the market to wait for customers.

The market was bustling with people, and many of them looked at Old Yang with disdain upon hearing their words.

Old Yang's face flushed red and then turned pale. Remembering that she had some mushrooms on her basket and needed to get out of Chang Le Street to sell them, she stopped arguing with Old Li.

She said there weren't many mushrooms, but she couldn't bear to eat them. Right now, her family was very short of money, and she wouldn't let go of anything that could be exchanged for cash.

Old Mrs. Yang looked left and right, but couldn't see Zhao Lian anywhere.

Hey, that brat disappeared in no time. She probably went to Chang Le Street with that Chen woman. I'd better hurry too.

A lot of people are picking mushrooms these days, and the price is dropping every day. If you go too late, you won't be able to sell them, and you'll be stuck with them.

Thinking of this, Old Yang quickened her pace.

……

Zhao Lian carried a basket on her back and prepared to go to Lefu Restaurant. At this time, there were more people on the street, and it looked more lively than usual.

"Zhao Lian, wait for me~"

Chen called out from behind, surprised that Zhao Lian was carrying a full basket and walking so fast. She couldn't keep up and had to jog.

Zhao Lian stopped when she heard Chen's call. She turned around and saw that Chen's forehead was covered in sweat and she was rushing over.

"Zhaolian, why are you walking so fast? Isn't it heavy carrying this?" Chen finally caught up, panting.

Zhao Lian felt that the thing on her back was light and airy, and she couldn't feel it at all.

Ever since she started practicing the kung fu from the comic book, she felt increasingly light and agile, not only stronger but also full of energy.

"Aunt, what's wrong?" To be honest, Zhao Lian didn't want Chen Shi to come with her.

If she finds out that she sold so much silver at Lefu Restaurant, the He family will have something to worry about.

"Aunt, where are you planning to sell mushrooms?" Zhao Lian asked Chen Shi curiously. Mei Shi was walking ahead and had disappeared from sight; she had probably already gone to reserve a stall.

“Usually, we country folk set up our stalls on Chang Le Street. Would you like to come with me?” Chen asked enthusiastically.

Zhao Lian shook her head: "I'm planning to go to the restaurant to ask about the prices."

"Let's go to a restaurant—they definitely won't even look at our food." Before Zhao Lian could finish speaking, Madam Chen shook her head.

She had tried to ask before, but she was always chased away before she could even get close.

"Zhaolian, I'll go ahead and reserve a spot. If you can't sell them later, come over and we'll sell them together." After saying that, Chen waved to her and strode forward.

While she was still worried about Chen following her, she didn't expect that Chen would be worried about where she would set up her stall and would even give her specific instructions. Zhao Lian's face immediately flushed.

It seems I judged him by my own petty standards.

Seeing Chen walk away, Zhao Lian didn't have time to think much and quickly headed towards Lefu Restaurant.

The streets were bustling with people, but none of them were ladies or young women.

The people who get up early in the morning to go to the market are either merchants or stewards who handle the purchasing for the kitchens of wealthy families.

Those ladies and young women can't get up that early either; they're probably still in bed right now.

Lefu Restaurant also holds a morning market, and Zhaolian often watches them eat pastries and noodles.

Business looks good today. From afar, Zhao Lian can see that people are coming and going at Lefu Restaurant.

Thinking of the happy expression on Manager Chen's face when he sees the wild game she brought, Zhao Lian couldn't help but quicken her pace.