1970s: Transmigrated into a cannon fodder female supporting character in a lucky koi novel!

Qin Hai glanced at the time; it was already 2 PM. He had originally wanted to invite Wen Li to his home for a while, but she still had to return to the brigade, and it might not be safe for her to go back too late, so he didn't ask her to stay.

"That's good. Are you settling in well in the countryside?"

Wen Li smiled and nodded, then explained the situation in the village.

"That's good. I'll call your dad in a bit, so he can rest assured!"

Wen Li and Qin Hai chatted for a while, then someone came in to see him. Seeing that he had something to do, Wen Li said goodbye.

"Uncle Qin, it's getting late, I have to go back now, so I won't bother you any longer!"

"Wait a minute!" Qin Hai said as he went into the inner office, then came out carrying a large bag. "Your Aunt Ye knew you were coming, so she prepared a thick quilt a long time ago. It's cold up north, and she was worried your mother wouldn't have enough. Since you're here today, you can take it back with you!"

Wen Li was surprised that Qin Hai and his wife had considered things so thoroughly for her. It seems that Qin Hai's relationship with the original owner's parents was quite special!

I don't know how the original owner of this body managed to end up in that situation in her past life, given that she had such a powerful backer!

"Thank you, Uncle Qin. Please convey my thanks to Aunt Ye. I'll come to see you again next time!"

"Okay, okay, I'll come visit you in the countryside after I'm done with this busy period. Remember my phone number, call me if you need anything!"

"Okay, I got it!"

Wen Li handed the fruit to Qin Hai; the basket also contained cucumbers and tomatoes she had picked in the space at noon.

"You silly child, you're here now, but whatever you bought, you can take it home and eat it yourself. Don't spend any more money next time you come!"

"Uncle Qin, these are all fresh vegetables, they're worthless. Please take them back for Aunt Ye to try!"

Qin Hai glanced at the basket and returned the malted milk powder and fruit inside to Wen Li.

"Take these home and eat them yourself, I'll keep the vegetables!"

Seeing that Qin Hai was determined not to accept the basket, Wen Li had no choice but to take her leave and depart.

After coming out, Wen Li took out a bunch of grapes and handed them to the old man guarding the gate.

"Sir, thank you for your help today!"

The gatekeeper repeatedly refused, saying, "Young lady, don't be so polite with me. I'm just passing on a message!"

Wen Li smiled and placed the grapes on the old man's table. "Sir, I'd like to ask you something!"

Seeing that Wen Li wanted to inquire about something, the old man looked her up and down, instantly becoming wary. "What do you want to know?"

Seeing the old man's anxious expression, Wen Li couldn't help but laugh. She looked around and lowered her voice, "Sir, I want to buy something, but I don't have any coupons. Do you know where I can buy some?"

The old man immediately understood Wen Li's purpose, his expression relaxed, and he told Wen Li the location of the black market.

Wen Li noted down the route, said goodbye to the old man, and left.

When she returned to the supply and marketing cooperative, she took the opportunity to change her clothes in her spatial dimension before going to the alley behind the cooperative.

Wen Li secretly marveled at how clever the person who ran the black market was, managing to set up the black market behind the supply and marketing cooperative. Who would have thought of that?

After going around the alley, I saw many people sneaking into a place carrying things, and not far away there were two or three children squatting on the ground playing in the mud.

The children looked to be around ten years old. Although they were playing, every time someone appeared, they would secretly observe the person. Once they were sure the person was alright, they would continue playing.

Wen Li followed the aunt in front of her inside, paid a dime, and then went into several alleys.

The county town's black market was much larger than the one in the commune, with more people selling all sorts of things.

Wen Li spotted a pork stall immediately, where a long queue had already formed.

A menacing-looking man was butchering pork. When Wen Li saw the pork, her eyes practically turned green with envy. Although she hadn't eaten badly lately, it had all been vegetables, and she had been craving pork for a long time. So she quickly ran to the back of the line to join the queue.

Everyone was quiet, and the pork sellers were quick; it wasn't long before it was Wen Li's turn.

Wen Li glanced at the package and saw that all the pork belly was sold out, leaving only spare ribs, lean meat, and two pig's trotters.

"I'll take both of these pig's trotters, and ten pounds of spare ribs!"

Everyone looked at Wen Li with surprise at her extravagant gesture.

Wen Li chuckled, "My son's getting married in a couple of days, so I'm buying extra!"

The young man selling pork weighed the ribs. "Pig trotters and ribs are the same price, one yuan and fifty cents a pound, that's nineteen yuan and fifty-six cents in total!"

Wen Li paid the money quickly and left.

She walked around the area again but didn't find any chicks for sale. However, she did see some fruit trees for sale.

There are few types of fruit available now; the old man selling fruit trees only has apple, pear, grape, and orange trees.

"Sir, how much are the fruit trees?"

"Five cents a fruit. These fruit trees are carefully cultivated, young lady, don't worry, they'll definitely survive! If they don't, I'll give you another one for free!"

The old man had been there for half a day, but no one had come to ask him anything. Finally, someone came to ask, and the old man hurriedly and nervously began to introduce himself.

Wen Li glanced at them and saw that all the fruit trees were growing straight and tall, indicating that the person who cultivated them must have put in a lot of effort.

"I want them all!"

The old man thought he'd misheard. "Really...really?"

"Really, how much does it cost?"

"I only brought ten seeds, it'll cost five...five yuan!" The old man, worried that Wen Li might think it was too expensive and change her mind, took two more packets of seeds from his basket. "I...I have some more watermelon seeds here, I'll give them to you for free!"

When Wen Li heard about watermelon seeds, her eyes lit up. Watermelons are a luxury these days, not because they are rare, but because transportation is underdeveloped and difficult, making them especially expensive.

Wen Li took out five yuan and handed it to the old man. "Thank you. I want to look around some more. Could you wait a little longer?"

"Of course!" The old man's hands trembled as he took the money; his grandson was saved.

Wen Li sighed as she looked at the old man, then wandered around to other places for a while. Finding nothing she needed, she left the black market with the old man.

After the two left the black market, Wen Li found a secluded spot, had the old man leave his things at the intersection, and then let him go.

Once no one was around, Wen Li put everything into her spatial storage.

Then, after changing clothes, when they came out again, they were back to their original state.

Seeing that it was already four o'clock in the afternoon, Wen Li rode her bicycle towards the village.

Back in the village, everyone had finished work. It was too late, so Wen Li took out two pounds of pork ribs and invited Chen Yan and Qi Jun to come over for dinner.

"Little Pear, did you buy meat?" Chen Yan looked at the ribs, her mouth practically watering.

"I have three pounds of pork ribs left, one yuan fifty per pound, do you want them?"