Chapter 2633 - 1516:

The brats cried and fussed, running over again to snatch the braised pork.

The adults did not stop them.

Very soon, a few brats ran to Ding Ning’s table, not even asking, reaching directly for the braised pork.

Since practicing cultivation, Ding Ning had become very nimble. After all, she was already a young girl, albeit a thin one.

She swiftly picked up the braised pork from the table, even though she had only eaten one piece.

When the brats came to snatch, she turned quickly, raised the plate of braised pork, and grabbed her own bowl of rice.

Then she quickly walked a few steps away, and the brats couldn’t catch her, unable to snatch what they desired.

"Useless thing, give me the braised pork!"

"Useless thing, you’re just useless; what right do you have to eat braised pork?"

"It’s my braised pork; I want to eat braised pork."

The commotion in the restaurant, with these few brats trying to snatch meat, caught the attention of many people. The parents seemed to let the children be.

Actually, they didn’t have meat tickets to buy meat for the kids, so if the kids could snatch some meat, it would be theirs.

Why not take advantage?

They also thought Ding Ning, a thin young girl, although well-dressed, was definitely not lacking in money. If someone snatched her braised pork, she wouldn’t dare say anything.

Things didn’t develop as they imagined; despite many people gossiping and watching, no one stopped the children.

Since Ding Ning had trained, her speed was unbeatable by these children.

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Previously Ding Ning had bought several lunch boxes from the supply store, planning to use them for packing meals.

When the brats attempted to snatch things, she quickly took out a new aluminum lunch box from her spatial bag, shielded by her carry bag, and poured the braised pork into it along with the bowl of rice.

She quickly placed the aluminum lunch box into her bag.

Amidst the children’s chase, she swiftly left the place.

Though Ding Ning was from this district, she seldom came to this area, being busy with school and dining at the family compound or the former state-owned restaurant.

The people in this area were not many acquaintances.

She knew the brats’ parents were nearby but didn’t want to create trouble.

Throughout the process, she neither scolded nor hit the brats.

Even if Ding Ning was insulted by the kids, they all had parents who wouldn’t discipline them.

What’s more, as an orphan, getting into a fight would mean she would be bullied.

Ding Ning wouldn’t assume that because she had cultivated, she could beat up the children’s parents; there was more than one parent.

Though she might be cursed at, it would only be behind her back.

When she left here, would these people still know her?

The other diners in the restaurant watched a scene unfold, while the adults could only swallow their food envy, unable to eat meat but smelling its aroma.

The brats failed to snatch the meat, cried and fussed, but after Ding Ning left, the parents lost face and could only lightly scold the crying kids.

Without a huge grievance, seeing the strong-looking men eating braised pork, they didn’t dare snatch.

Ding Ning had intended to enjoy a meal, yet only trying to eat meat led to such an incident.

At that moment, she missed her parents; with them by her side before, who would dare snatch?

Although her parents were kind people, they always prioritized Ding Ning.

Ding Ning had only eaten a few bites of rice, a couple of pieces of meat, still hungry at this hour.

Now walking on the daytime street, she didn’t dare enter the space inside to explore.

Enduring hunger, she took a peach crisp bought earlier from the supply store and ate it.

As she ate while walking, many people followed her on foot or by bicycle, men, and the aunties staring at her.

Even girls cast jealous and resentful gazes.

Ding Ning, originally in this era, though her parents had only one child, they couldn’t buy a lot of meat due to ration limits, even if they had money.

They didn’t dare visit the black market; money wasn’t enough to risk buying there.

Families with dual incomes could only eat half-full; prior she was pale and thin, and her hair was slightly yellow. An illness had worn her out, making her frail and weak.

But since last night, entering the first level of Qi Refining, her skin had become fair and smooth.

Her facial complexion was rosy and tender, both fair and vibrant.

At this moment, her pretty face brimmed with youthful energy.

Though somewhat frail, how many were overweight during this era?

Ding Ning’s appearance attracted young boys and girls, even seniors and middle-aged folks couldn’t help but glance again.

It was precisely the lunchtime peak.

Those leaving the factory, spotting Ding Ning, found themselves captivated.

Everyone wanted to know who this girl was.

Although Ding Ning’s appearance hadn’t changed, her demeanor had shifted.

No one she knew could recognize her.

Ding Ning’s luck was quite good; she encountered an acquaintance.

Ignoring those attempting to converse, she walked over to a recycling center.

Ding Ning remembered in this era, recycling centers had numerous items shattered and discarded, furniture, both useful and junk piled together.

Even though it was already ’77, because it was the South, it wasn’t that cold, and she wore long-sleeve dresses, even long socks were fine.

Or rather, since cultivating, after eating the Body Building Pill, she wasn’t as afraid of the cold.

Many young people dressed like her.

Some wore two-piece long sleeve clothing.

Or wore a long-sleeve base layer under a vest.

That’s urban attire, patchwork clothing was abundant in the city.

Spotting new dresses and clothes without patches on the street was rare, indicating a well-off family.

Ding Ning wasn’t short of clothes, not because of an abundance of coupons at home, but because her parents’ factory was a textile one. Textiles were plentiful, and staff benefits were often some flawed fabrics or scraps.

Her father was in the security department, her mother in the records office, and they shared similar benefits.

Ding Ning’s family had a small storage room of materials yet to be organized.

She only collected some valuable items last night.

Recalling certain book scenarios, the recycling center was a place to hunt for treasures.

With her spatial sense now, she could potentially find usable items.

In books, the protagonists would search recycling centers for treasures.

Ding Ning remembered the Deity’s storyline, also circumstances she was unaware of in her previous life. The despicable Xiao Yuhuan and Scumbag Man frequently visited recycling centers.

Being protagonists, they used their spatial abilities, sensing power, in recycling centers to find gold and silver jewelry, gold bars, antiques.

Now that she unlocked those benefits, she aimed to seize the protagonists’ opportunities.

Arriving at the recycling center, she saw a middle-aged man leisurely sitting there, seemingly having just had lunch and sipping tea.

Ding Ning’s arrival only caused him to lift his eyelid slightly.

But upon spotting Ding Ning’s bright face, his eyes lit up, secretly observing.

"Uncle, I’d like to look inside for books and newspapers."

"You can’t just browse freely; we have records for everything here."

"Uncle, I understand."

Ding Ning entered the recycling center, hoping to utilize her sensing power as she walked.

The uncle behind continuously watched Ding Ning’s back.

His gaze fixed on her.

The inside was room-like, but the middle-aged man considered that a young girl like Ding Ning couldn’t take much or hide anything.

As Ding Ning went inside, she glanced around to see if anyone was around.

Not in a rush to do anything.

On this street, people still came and went.

Ding Ning sensed something off about the uncle yet could only quickly search.

Using her spiritual power to explore.

Passing by some furniture spots, she sensed an item inside a piece missing a leg.

Quickly collecting items through space and sensing the treasures to continue collecting.

Ding Ning discovered she could sense valuable items within a 10-meter range and store items in space.

With such functionality and convenience, there was no need to lift a finger, storing useful things directly into space.

Ding Ning collected items like big and small yellow fish, Jade Pendant, necklaces, Jade Bracelet.

Golden peanuts, golden leaves, gems.

Though there weren’t many things, it was an unexpected gain.

Upon reaching the book section, she found some rare books, among them no high-school or junior-high books. Likely due to the recent news about college entrance exams, many sought these books at the recycling center.