From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

Luoxia Valley?

The name sounds like something out of a martial arts novel. Could it be some kind of den of dragons and tigers?

Bi Yao had her doubts, but Jiang Ruiyuan's news was like a lifeline, forcing her to take the risk.

She decided to stabilize her business in the small town before heading to Sunset Valley.

Just do it!

Bi Yao is not the type to be indecisive.

With her business acumen from her previous life and the "lucky charm" that this body brought her, she quickly gained a foothold in the town's market.

In just a few days, her little stall became a "popular spot" in the market, and she earned one hundred taels of silver!

This made her extremely happy, and she felt that she was one step closer to the pinnacle of her life.

However, Bi Yao's joy didn't last long before she discovered a new problem.

To further expand her business, connections are crucial, and she had almost no experience in this area.

In this unfamiliar town, she was like a rootless duckweed, which could be blown away by the wind at any time.

This made her extremely anxious, feeling even more panicked than when she was penniless before!

In order to break out of this predicament, Bi Yao decided to take the initiative.

She learned that the local chamber of commerce regularly organizes gatherings, so she dressed up carefully and prepared to make friends with some influential businessmen.

At the party, elegantly dressed people mingled, and glasses clinked in celebration.

Bi Yao thought she could finally show her skills, but reality gave her a harsh slap in the face.

Those two persistent bastards, Zhao Shihao and Sun Qinian, secretly instructed some businessmen to isolate her and prevent her from talking to others.

Bi Yao could only stand awkwardly in the corner, feeling like she was invisible.

"Hmph, you're still too green to fight us!" Zhao Shihao said to Sun Qinian with a smug look on his face, holding up his wine glass.

Just as Bi Yao was about to give up, she suddenly heard a whisper coming from the corner...

"That Zhao Shihao is a complete fraud!"

Bi Yao pricked up her ears, trying to catch more information.

"That's right! That guy seems respectable on the surface, but behind the scenes he's always swindling and cheating! I was cheated out of a batch of goods by him last time, and I almost lost everything!" another merchant chimed in indignantly.

The opportunity is coming!

Bi Yao's eyes lit up, and an idea came to her.

She walked up to the two merchants without making a sound and asked casually, "Gentlemen, you both look worried. Have you encountered some trouble?"

The two businessmen were initially wary, but seeing Bi Yao's sincere eyes, they told her in detail how Zhao Shihao had deceived them.

After hearing this, Bi Yao sneered inwardly. Compared to the business tycoons of her previous life, Zhao Shihao's methods were simply child's play!

“Brothers, in my opinion, there’s still a chance for this to turn around,” Bi Yao said confidently. She then analyzed Zhao Shihao’s tricks for them and proposed several solutions, leaving the two businessmen stunned.

Following Bi Yao's advice, the two businessmen modified their sales strategy and joined forces with other victims to file a complaint against Zhao Shihao with the Chamber of Commerce.

Surprisingly, this trick actually worked!

Zhao Shih-hao's misdeeds were exposed and he was punished by the Chamber of Commerce. The two businessmen also recovered some of their losses.

"Miss Bi, thank you so much! If it weren't for you, we would have really been doomed this time!" The two merchants were extremely grateful to Bi Yao and immediately expressed their desire to befriend her and support her in the Chamber of Commerce.

Bi Yao smiled slightly, thinking to herself: Zhao Shihao, you're still too green to fight me!

Now I not only have connections, but I also taught you a lesson, you annoying fly. Two birds with one stone, perfect!

During a break in the gathering, Bi Yao went to the terrace and gazed at the rolling mountains in the distance. Her thoughts drifted to Luoxia Valley and to the person she cared about—Jiang Ruiyuan.

She recalled his gentle and refined smile, and his resolute gaze, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"Brother Jiang, you must be safe and sound..." Bi Yao prayed silently, her eyes filled with longing and tenderness.

Suddenly, a voice rang out behind her: "Miss Bi, you're here! I've been looking for you for ages."

Bi Yao turned around and saw one of the small businessmen she had helped earlier. He looked a little strange and seemed hesitant to speak.

"What's wrong?" Bi Yao noticed something was off.

The merchant stammered, "Miss Bi, there's something... I need to tell you..."

After falling out with Zhao Shihao, Bi Yao's life actually became much more comfortable.

She started doing small business with the two businessmen she had saved—let's call them Qian Duoduo and Li Fugui.

Qian Duoduo is quick-witted and full of ideas, while Li Fugui is honest and has a wide network of connections. Together with Bi Yao, they are a perfect match!

The three of them joined forces and their small business flourished, as if they had a cheat code, making a fortune in just a few days.

This commotion naturally attracted the attention of other merchants.

Those who were initially wary of Bi Yao are now like sharks smelling blood, re-evaluating this "suddenly rising" young woman.

After all, who would turn down money?

"Miss Bi, I've heard so much about you! I apologize for any offense I may have caused you before!"

"Oh my, Miss Bi is so young and promising! Let's have many more collaborations in the future!"

Bi Yao watched these businessmen whose expressions changed faster than flipping through a book, but she remained completely unmoved, and even felt a little amused.

However, she maintained a polite smile on the surface, after all, one can't hit a smiling face.

On the other hand, Zhao Shihao was green with envy when he saw that Bi Yao had not only not been ruined by him, but was also doing very well and had expanded her network of contacts.

He gritted his teeth, cursing inwardly, "Damn Bi Yao, how dare she ruin my plans! I'll make you pay!"

This guy was no pushover; he'd been plotting something for days and finally came up with a "brilliant" idea.

He secretly bribed one of Li Fugui's henchmen to steal the goods list for a major transaction they were about to undertake.

The next day, when Bi Yao, Qian Duoduo, and Li Fugui were about to make the transaction, they discovered that the goods list had disappeared!

The three of them were stunned. This was a priceless item!

Without a list, the transaction simply cannot proceed.

Qian Duoduo and Li Fugui were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, frantically searching through drawers and cabinets, but they couldn't find the list no matter what they did.

Li Fugui was so angry that he stomped his feet and pointed at the shop assistant who stole the list, cursing him loudly.

Although Bi Yao was also anxious, she knew that now was not the time to panic.

She tried to calm herself down and began to analyze the situation.

"Wait a minute!" Bi Yao suddenly remembered something. "Brother Li, have you offended anyone recently?"

Li Fugui paused for a moment, thought about it carefully, and shook his head: "No, I have always been kind to people and never offend anyone."

Bi Yao frowned. Could it be that someone was deliberately targeting them?

The image of Zhao Shih-hao's sinister face flashed through her mind.

Meanwhile, what is Jiang Ruiyuan experiencing in the Jiang family thousands of miles away?

Bi Yao didn't know, but she felt a vague sense of unease.

Suddenly, Li Fugui exclaimed, "I remember now! Zhao Shihao came to see me a few days ago..."

"Zhao Shih-hao?" Bi Yao's heart sank; it seemed her guess was correct.

Li Fugui continued, "He said...he said..."

"What did he say?" Bi Yao pressed.

Li Fugui's face turned grim: "He said he knew about my collaboration with you, and that I..."