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

The next day when they went back to work, almost no one was cursing Wen Li anymore. Jiang Laosan and Jiang Laosi had come out the night before to explain things to Jiang Yue'er, and the voices cursing Jiang Yue'er had almost disappeared.

People still had to get by, and soon forgot about the matter.

Wen Li was used to this. If the female lead's reputation was ruined, how could she still be considered the female lead?

Time flew by and the day for delivery arrived again. Her bicycle was probably lost, so she had to borrow Chen Yan's bicycle to go to the commune.

Before going to the black market, she made a special trip to the supply and marketing cooperative to inquire if they had any 26-inch bicycles.

The salesperson told her no, the car she and Chen Yan bought had been sitting on the market for a long time before it was sold, and now the manager was worried it wouldn't sell, so they didn't place a pre-order.

"Can I reserve one?"

"Please wait a moment, I'll go ask the deputy director!"

"Okay, thank you!"

The sales clerk went to the office and came back with a middle-aged man in his forties following behind her.

"Young man, is this the Phoenix brand bicycle you want to order, the one in size 26?"

"Yes, I wonder if it's possible to make a reservation?"

The deputy director, of course, couldn't refuse; only a fool wouldn't pass up a chance to make money. "Of course, but you'll have to wait a month and pay half the deposit!"

Wen Li thought for a moment. A month wasn't a long time. She could borrow Chen Yan's bicycle during this period. If Chen Yan was inconvenient, there were still Su Hao and Deng Wei!

"Okay, sure!"

Wen Li paid 140 yuan and gave the deputy director 20 industrial coupons before leaving the supply and marketing cooperative.

After putting her things in the small courtyard that Gu Huai had previously rented, she decided to go and see Gu Huai.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, Scarface opened the door as soon as he knocked.

"Comrade Zhang is here!"

"Hmm, is your eldest still alive?"

Scar: ...

"Are you cursing me to die?!" Gu Huai's voice, filled with gritted teeth, came from behind him.

Wen Li turned around awkwardly. "Haha, how could that be? I was just worried you'd get taken to a farm for re-education. Looks like my worries were unnecessary!"

"Hmph, you can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth!"

Gu Huai didn't bother arguing with the little girl and turned around to sit back down in his favorite rocking chair.

"I heard that a few days ago, a former educated youth surnamed Wen caught a group of human traffickers and became a hero in everyone's eyes!"

Wen Li waved her hand modestly, "I wouldn't call myself a hero, haha, everyone's exaggerating!"

Gu Huai shook his head and coldly uttered a single word: "Stupid!"

Who are you calling stupid?

Gu Huai: "I was cursing that educated youth surnamed Wen, and you're Zhang Cuihua, why are you getting so worked up?"

"You..." Wen Li choked, realizing this person was doing it on purpose. "Then tell me, how is she stupid?"

Gu Huai looked at Wen Li with a half-smile, "These human traffickers are organized. As far as I know, they have quite a few people. They suffered such heavy losses this time, do you think they will retaliate?"

Wen Li's smile vanished. She hadn't considered this possibility. If those people really wanted to retaliate against her, she would be in serious trouble.

But Gu Huai certainly wouldn't say that without a reason.

"Have you heard some news?"

Gu Huai clicked his tongue twice. "Recently, people in the black market in the county and city have been asking about you. You're really capable!"

Wen Lizhen never expected that catching a few human traffickers would cause her such a big problem. What could she say?

Of course, we should cling to Gu Huai's coattails!

"Boss Gu, given our relationship, you won't abandon me, will you?"

Gu Huai snorted coldly, turning his face away from her fawning expression. "Hmph~ Who was it that ran away as soon as they heard I was in trouble?"

"Oh dear, I'm just worried about implicating my family, you have to understand!"

Gu Huai was almost amused by her shamelessness, as if she were talking to him like an orphan.

Forget it, she's just a selfish person. I must have owed her something in my past life.

"Scarface, take that out!"

Scarface looked at Gu Huai with disdain. Who was it that called Zhang Cuihua a heartless wretch before? Now she's shamelessly sending him gifts. What a loser!

A moment later, Scarface came out with a small box. Wen Li opened it and was stunned.

"This...this...for me?"

Gu Huai nodded. "I'm not as disloyal as you!"

Wen Li picked up the hoe and glanced at it. Is this thing so easy to get now?

How many bullets are in there?

"Three bullets. Bullets are hard to come by, so don't take them out unless absolutely necessary!"

Although Gu Huai had connections, the higher-ups were already controlling this aspect, so every one used was one less available, and he really couldn't bear to use it on someone else.

Wen Li picked up the exquisite dagger next to her, her eyes lighting up instantly.

This thing looks like a good piece of equipment; the carving on the handle makes it look like an antique.

"This dagger can cut through iron like mud. Be careful when you use it, or you might stab yourself to death!"

Wen Li happily packed the things away. "Thank you, Boss Gu! You're truly my second father!"

"No way, I don't have such an unfilial daughter!"

Wen Li didn't mind his sharp tongue after getting something good. Gu Huai was so generous, so she didn't hold back either. Under the cover of the basket on her back, she took out a jar of honey.

"I added a thousand-year-old ginseng to this honey. I noticed you're not feeling well, so try soaking it in water and drinking it occasionally!"

Wen Li deliberately added a few drops of spiritual spring water, just in case.

She had long noticed that Gu Huai always seemed listless and weak. Despite his tall and strong appearance, his lips were very pale.

He ate so many vegetables and fruits grown in his own space, but there was no significant improvement. It seems his condition is quite serious. This jar of honey water should have an effect.

"Are you sure it's a thousand-year-old ginseng?"

Gu Huai suspected that she was playing him for a fool.

"Why don't you try it and see if it works?" Wen Li rolled her eyes. "By the way, don't give this to anyone else, or I won't give it to you next time!"

Gu Huai stared at the honey jar, lost in thought. There wasn't even a single ginseng root in it, let alone a thousand-year-old ginseng.

Wen Li knew that what she said was a bit unreasonable, but as long as it had an effect, she thought Gu Huai wouldn't doubt it.

"Oh, and get me some more sleeping pills. I'm out of them!"

Wen Li has already taken out the spiritual spring water; she suffered such a great loss, she can't let herself be taken advantage of.

Gu Huai waved helplessly at Scarface, and soon Scarface came out with several bottles.

Wen Li packed everything away before asking him how the cherries were selling.

"It's alright, but 100 jin is too little. Could you get more?"

Wen Li also felt that the income was too low. There weren't many seasonal vegetables and fruits available at this time of year, so she could only sell rice and flour, which significantly reduced her income.

"I'll send over 200 pounds next week, that's all I'll deliver!"

Cherries are already scarce, let alone such high-quality ones; it's illogical to take out too many at once.

"Yeah, a lot of people have been asking about you lately. If you don't have anything to do, it's best not to go out alone!"