From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

As the agreed-upon January deadline drew closer, Bi Yao's stall was bustling with business, just like during the Lunar New Year, with crowds of people thronging the stall every day.

"Boss lady, another five pounds! This chili sauce is amazing with rice!" "Give me ten pounds! I want my old man to try it too!" The customers' enthusiasm almost overturned Bi Yao's stall. The feeling of counting money until her hands were sore was simply too good!

But her heart was pounding like a rabbit's.

Because no matter how much you calculate, you're still a tiny bit short of your goal of one hundred taels, which is really frustrating!

Time seemed to fly by, as if it were on double speed.

With the deadline fast approaching, Bi Yao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Is it really going to all be for naught?

No!

She clenched her fists and secretly cheered herself up: How can I give up so easily on a life that's been so amazing!

Just then, Bi Yao discovered an inconspicuous antique stall with some dusty porcelain pieces on display.

The stall owner was an old man, dozing off in a drowsy state.

Bi Yao immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of these porcelain pieces. Although they looked dull and gray, she keenly sensed that the glaze and decorations were exceptional and definitely treasures!

"Grandpa, how much are these porcelain pieces?" Bi Yao asked casually, suppressing her excitement.

The old man rubbed his sleepy eyes and quoted an outrageously low price.

Bi Yao was secretly delighted; this was like a pie falling from the sky!

Without saying a word, she bought all the porcelain.

Back at her stall, Bi Yao carefully arranged everything.

She wiped the dust off the porcelain with a clean silk cloth, revealing its original luster.

The exquisite porcelain shimmered in the sunlight, attracting the attention of countless passersby.

"Wow, this porcelain is so beautiful!" "The pattern, the glaze, it's obviously a high-quality piece!" Passersby stopped to admire it, praising Bi Yao's porcelain.

Bi Yao smiled slightly; she knew that her battle to turn the tables was about to begin!

Sure enough, the porcelain caused a sensation as soon as it was displayed.

People rushed to buy them, and prices soared.

Bi Yao looked at the heavy silver in her hand and was overjoyed.

One hundred taels?

Idiot!

Just as Bi Yao was immersed in joy, several richly dressed men with fierce eyes slowly approached her stall. One of them said in a sinister tone, "Young lady, we've taken a liking to your porcelain..."

Several slick-haired men surrounded Bi Yao's stall, making it impossible to move. The leader, waving a folding fan, said in a flippant tone, "Young lady, we've taken a liking to your porcelain. How about this, sell it all to us for one hundred taels of silver?" One hundred taels?

Bi Yao almost burst out laughing.

Any single piece from her collection of porcelain is worth this price!

These people are clearly trying to get something for nothing!

Her eyes darted around, and an idea came to her: "Oh, gentlemen, you have excellent taste! But, about the price..." She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, secretly pleased as she watched the men get anxious and impatient.

"Young lady, don't be too greedy! One hundred taels is already quite a lot!" Another man said in an unfriendly tone, trying to intimidate Bi Yao.

Bi Yao was not afraid at all, but smiled even more brightly: "Gentlemen, you have misunderstood. I don't think it's too little, but too much! This is a rare treasure. How can it be settled for a hundred taels? I offer a thousand taels. If you can afford it, take it!" "A thousand taels?! Are you crazy?!" The men stared wide-eyed, as if they had heard something unbelievable.

The onlookers began to whisper among themselves, discussing Bi Yao's courage.

"If you can't afford it, then get out of here. Don't block my business!" Bi Yao waved her hand impatiently, as if shooing away a fly.

The men's faces turned ashen. They had intended to bully Bi Yao because of their numbers, but they hadn't expected her to be so tough.

The leading man's eyes darted around, and he suddenly changed his tune: "Young lady, we genuinely want to buy your porcelain, but we don't have enough silver on us. How about this, we'll pay you a deposit of one hundred taels first, and you can pay the rest in a few days, how about that?"

"Heh, dream on!" Bi Yao sneered. "You lot are obviously no good. Do you really think I'm stupid? You think you can fool me? No way!" She paused, then raised her voice, "Fellow villagers, be my witnesses! These guys are trying to force me to buy my porcelain! If they dare to cause trouble again, I'll report them to the authorities!"

The surrounding crowd nodded in agreement, expressing their support for Bi Yao.

Seeing that things were not going well and that they wouldn't get anything out of it today, the men had no choice but to slink away.

Bi Yao watched their retreating figures and felt a surge of satisfaction.

She turned around and smiled slightly at the crowd: "Everyone, thank you so much for today! To express my gratitude, all items will be 20% off!"

The crowd erupted in excitement, scrambling to buy Bi Yao's products, making the scene even more lively than before.

That evening, Bi Yao tallied up her earnings for the day and found they exceeded three hundred taels!

She successfully earned over one hundred taels of silver within a month, achieving her goal.

The surrounding merchants all looked at her with new respect and inquired about her background.

"Young lady, you're really something! You've made so much money in just one month. What's your secret?" an old merchant asked with a smile.

Bi Yao smiled mysteriously, "It's a secret." She looked up into the distance, her eyes gleaming with confidence, "My goal isn't just this little bit of money..." She suddenly stopped, her gaze falling on an inconspicuous figure in the crowd...

The news of Bi Yao's overnight wealth spread like wildfire throughout the entire town.

Her reputation as a "business genius" and "chili queen" quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys.

Those merchants who used to mock and sabotage her are now all lapdogs, bowing and scraping as they greet her, practically kneeling down to call her "daddy."

Bi Yao secretly rejoiced: Fortune's wheel turns, never underestimate a young man's potential!

I am now Niohuru Bi Yao!

The first thing to do after making money is, of course, to improve the food!

With a wave of her hand, Bi Yao booked the best restaurant in town and ordered a table full of delicacies, including Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, roast suckling pig, lobster, abalone, and more...

Arrange everything!

As she devoured the food, she exclaimed, "This is life!"

After having a full meal, Bi Yao rented an even larger shop, upgrading her original small stall into a luxury store.

She also hired several assistants to run errands and do odd jobs.

Looking at the brand-new shop, Bi Yao felt a sense of satisfaction, as if she could already see the prototype of her future business empire.

However, in the quiet of the night, Bi Yao's heart still aches faintly.

She thought of Jiang Ruiyuan, the man who helped and encouraged her during her most difficult time.

I wonder where he is now, and if he's doing well?

"Jiang Ruiyuan, where are you...?" Bi Yao murmured to the moon, her eyes filled with longing.

The next day, Bi Yao began to inquire about Jiang Ruiyuan's whereabouts.

She wandered through every corner of the town, asking everyone she met, "Excuse me, do you know Jiang Ruiyuan? He's a..." Bi Yao paused, unsure how to describe Jiang Ruiyuan, "He... is very tall, very handsome, and has a great presence!"

However, her efforts were not rewarded.

No one recognized Jiang Ruiyuan; it was as if he had never existed.

Bi Yao's heart sank. Could it be that he really...?

Just when Bi Yao was about to give up, a mysterious old man suddenly appeared in front of her and handed her a note: "Young lady, the person you are looking for may be here."

Bi Yao took the note, and saw a line of delicate handwriting on it: Sunset Valley, awaiting good news.

"Sunset Valley?" Bi Yao murmured to herself, suddenly feeling a chill down her spine. She turned around abruptly, only to see an empty street...