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Jiang Jinning went to the same stall as before. The stall owner had received a lot of new cables today, with dozens of shades of green alone, and even more shades of pink and red. There were also a dazzling array of glass beads of various sizes, as well as aventurine beads, but she didn't really like the color of those beads because they were too dark.

There were also small packets of claw drills, costing a few dollars each. Jiang Jinning thought they would be perfect for making the centers of the little flowers. Of course, there were also larger blue and green stones, which were said to be made of glass and could be wrapped with rope. These were more expensive, costing about ten dollars each. There were also cheaper ones, but if you looked closely, you would see cracks in the middle.

There are also resin butterflies in various colors, which look quite nice when worn on floral patterns. Jiang Jinning also bought some paper butterfly molds.

She also saw that there were pearlescent solid paints for sale at the stall, which were said to be used to color embroidered flowers.

How can such a small piece be colored?

In Dali, the coloring process usually involves using the juices of flowers and plants, along with some color-fixing agents. Even so, the color fades quickly. But this solid pigment, the stall owner said, doesn't fade easily and has a very vibrant color.

Jiang Jinning wasn't very good at using solid paint, so she asked the stall owner how to use it. In the past, she would never have dared to ask.

After the stall owner demonstrated, Jiang Jinning quickly learned how to color and fell in love with the process, which, in local parlance, was very stress-relieving.

Shopping is addictive, but when it came time to pay, Jiang Jinning looked miserable. She thought this was cheap at two yuan and that was not expensive at five yuan, but in the end she unknowingly spent more than three hundred yuan.

Jiang Jinning felt her heart bleeding. Her already meager silver notes dwindled further, leaving her with only one red note.

She glanced at the things in her hand and thought of the small box where she could put money.

If the small box were a bit bigger, it would be perfect to fit all the things she had in her hands. She could then take out whichever item she needed without the risk of being discovered, unlike before.

Just as she was thinking this, the thing in her hand suddenly disappeared, and at the same time, the box from last time appeared in her mind.

The box was opened, and inside were all the things she had just bought. The box was so small, but it could hold things that were much bigger than itself!

Jiang Jinning felt that the things in this fairyland were all extraordinary and extremely powerful!

She went to the fabric shop she had visited before. She remembered that when she went there last time, there was a pile of scraps of fabric in the corner, which were also made of cotton and priced at five yuan per kilogram. There were also some plain cotton and linen scraps, which were more expensive, at eight yuan per kilogram.

For embroidery, it's generally best to avoid using stretchy fabrics. Cotton is clearly the most suitable material at present compared to those that are more expensive.

"Oh, little girl, you're here again. Is it cotton fabric again this time? But we won't be getting new cotton fabric in a few days, so why don't you come back in a few days?"

"Boss, I'm selling all these scraps of cotton fabric today, I'll take the whole bunch."

Jiang Jinning estimated that the pile weighed about five or six pounds. It might not have been able to be stored before, but now she could put it in a box.

"This weighs five and a half jin in total, so it'll cost you thirty yuan."

Jiang Jinning thanked the shopkeeper, paid, and took out a large bag of scraps of cloth. When no one was around, she quietly put them into a small box.

To her amazement, such a large bag could actually fit into a small box!

Jiang Jinning went to the snack street in a good mood, but this time she was a little confused. She felt like she wanted to eat everything, but she didn't know what to eat.

At this moment, a woman who looked to be around thirty years old came up to Jiang Jinning.

"You're the little girl who ate so heartily last time, right?"

Jiang Jinning pointed to herself, somewhat confused.

"I saw you online; all the food stalls you ate at are doing great business."

The woman took out her phone, performed some operations, and then showed it to her.

Jiang Jinning was startled when she saw the images and sounds on her phone.

Isn't this the last time she ate there? Back then, whatever she ate, there was always a long queue, and the stall owner kindly gave her an extra portion.

Judging from what the woman said, someone had filmed her eating with their phone.

Jiang Jinning originally thought that mobile phones were only for paying money and making calls, but she didn't know that they could also be like paintings, keeping people in the mobile phone!

"I'd like to invite you to our restaurant for a meal. I'm not going to treat you empty-handed; we'll pay you. We'll treat you to our signature set meal, and I'll give you an extra eighty yuan. Is that alright?"

Jiang Jinning maintained a calm and composed demeanor, mimicking Song Qingyan, but inwardly she was utterly astonished.

What?! They're treating you to a meal for free and even giving you a reward? What an incredible stroke of luck!

Jiang Jinning nodded repeatedly, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

The woman took Jiang Jinning to a spicy hot pot restaurant called Xiao Erge.

She glanced around and found that this spicy hot pot was just a variety of vegetables and meats, served with rice, and it smelled delicious!

Jiang Jinning was led to the most prominent spot in the store, where the woman arranged the store's signature set meal for her, which included meat, vegetables, and about ten different ingredients.

The hot pot was ready very quickly.

Jiang Jinning can't handle spicy food, so she ordered the soy sauce flavor. As soon as it was served, she could smell the salty and fragrant sauce. She didn't know how it was made, but the aroma was so enticing that it attracted her from afar.

Every ingredient in the hot pot was glistening with oil, as if it had been stir-fried, and it smelled amazing!

One of the large meatballs was called a "pissing beef meatball." It burst with juice when you bit into it. Jiang Jinning had never eaten such a special meatball before and thought it was especially delicious!

The potato slices inside are cut into a thin layer, evenly coated with sauce, and have a soft texture.

There are also long strips of meat coated in flour and deep-fried, which are called crispy pork, and Jiang Jinning especially likes to eat them.

She ate most of her bowl of rice without realizing it. She ate silently and without any particular expression, but her bright eyes, which seemed to speak volumes, unconsciously drew people's attention to her.

At first, the other customers in the store were not affected, but then one by one, two by three, many by many, they all unconsciously ate until they were stuffed. Occasionally, passersby who did not intend to go in to eat, but seeing how much Jiang Jinning was enjoying her meal, also came in to give it a try.

By the time Jiang Jinning finished eating, the restaurant was already overwhelmed with customers.

The woman was overjoyed and ordered another large portion of spicy hot pot, paying Jiang Jinning an additional 150 yuan.

She agreed on eighty, and dared not accept any more; who would eat and take for free and then ask for money?

"You absolutely must accept this. My shop is new, not one of those franchises. It's not well-known and doesn't have many customers. But tonight, because of you, my business is better than the past ten days combined! You deserve this."

The woman was actually feeling guilty; if it were a legitimate blogger making a video like that, the price wouldn't be this high.

Jiang Jinning couldn't refuse, so she had to accept it with embarrassment, feeling that she had taken advantage of the other party and also a little guilty.

Now that she had food, Jiang Jinning decided to stop shopping and head back.