Destined to Rise – Chapter 47

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The bustling scene stirred something in Scarlett Whitaker. She wondered if, while she focused on building her life in the 1980s, she should also treat herself a little better.

“Kay, what do you feel like eating? My treat.”

Kay noticed her good mood. When she smiled, she was stunning—her eyes shone with such brilliance that it was impossible not to be uplifted by her energy.

“How much money could you possibly have? Don’t overdo it!” he teased, a grin spreading across his face. “In the capital, it’s not common for girls to treat the guys. The other day, when you bought noodles, you scared Leo half to death!”

Laughing, Kay pulled her into a shop selling chicken meat soup.

“Do you eat chicken meat? On a day like this, lamb can be too heavy. Let’s have a bowl of chicken soup and some juicy soup dumplings. We can also chat with the shop owner to get a sense of the market here in Harborfield .”

Scarlett wasn’t a picky eater. Aside from exotic creatures like snakes and rodents, she was willing to try anything. In her previous life, she’d had soup a few times while on business trips to Harborfield, but it never tasted as good as this. The steaming bowl of soup before her was rich and flavorful, the meat tender without any gaminess. The celery and scallions floating in the broth added an aromatic touch that reminded her of the past. Unlike the greenhouse-grown vegetables of later years, these ingredients had an unforgettable intensity of flavor.

Scarlett devoured an entire bowl of soup and a serving of soup dumplings.

Kay, with his larger appetite, had a bowl of soup, two servings of dumplings, and even ordered a plate of lamb noodles from a neighboring shop. After filling their stomachs, it was easier to gather information. When the shop owner heard Scarlett was selling eggs and eels, he laughed.

“Walk to the end of this street. There’s a shop selling eel noodles. On busy days, they go through over ten pounds of eel. If you go past this street and turn right, you’ll find the agricultural market.”

Unlike Greenfield County, where purchasing power was limited despite its two factories, Harborfield had a significantly larger consumer base.

Kay pushed the bicycle as Scarlett approached the eel noodle shop. She asked if they needed eels, and the owner didn’t hesitate to buy 15 pounds on the spot. Pork was priced at 1.4 dollars per pound, while eels were slightly cheaper at 1.1 dollars per pound. In Greenfield County, few people could justify spending as much on eel as on pork, but in Harborfield, even a 70-cent bowl of noodles topped with a ladle of eel was affordable to many.

Eels were a profitable business. Scarlett’s purchase price in the village was 0.8 cents per pound, giving her a margin of 0.3 cents per pound. Eels were also sturdier during transport than eggs. Excited by the success, Scarlett immediately shifted her focus from eggs to eels, planning to take advantage of the market for the next two months before winter set in.

Seeing the excitement in her eyes, Kay quickly tempered her enthusiasm.

“You still need to find a larger buyer. One noodle shop can’t possibly take all your stock.”


Destined to Rise

Destined to Rise

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Artist: Released: 2024 Native Language: English
Whitaker Scarlett had always been dealt a tough hand in life. Orphaned at a young age, she grew up amidst the crushing weight of poverty and the stigma of being unremarkable in every way. Yet, through sheer determination and unwavering grit, she defied the odds. Over two relentless decades, she climbed the corporate ladder, becoming a senior executive at a multinational company—a true testament to perseverance against life’s adversities. But destiny had other plans. One morning, Whitaker woke up to find herself in a completely different era—the 1980s. She wasn’t just the same woman in a different time. This version of Whitaker Scarlett was strikingly beautiful, her appearance so stunning it turned heads and stirred envy wherever she went. It was a life that seemed like a gift, but it came with a dark twist. The original Whitaker Scarlett of this timeline, despite her privileged circumstances and inherent beauty, had been crushed by the cruel weight of society’s malicious rumors. Overwhelmed and broken, she had tragically ended her own life. Given this second chance, Whitaker vowed to rewrite her story and honor the life that had been prematurely extinguished. She took the reins of her new reality, using her hard-earned wisdom and inner strength to navigate the treacherous waters of her past life, but with a newfound determination to thrive. Step by step, she cleared the chaos left behind, unraveling schemes and exposing those who had tormented her predecessor. No rumor, no rival, no challenge was too daunting for her to face. Amidst her fight for justice and redemption, Whitaker’s journey took an unexpected turn when she crossed paths with a rugged military officer. A man of principle and loyalty, he was captivated by her strength, intelligence, and the fire in her spirit. Their chemistry was undeniable, their partnership formidable. Together, they faced the trials of an unforgiving era, finding strength in one another as they confronted societal norms, personal challenges, and a world that seemed determined to test them at every turn. With her sharp mind, indomitable will, and now, an appearance that commanded attention, Whitaker Scarlett built the life she had always deserved—this time on her own terms. She transformed every setback into an opportunity, every enemy into a stepping stone, and every whispered rumor into a rallying cry for her triumph. Whitaker Scarlett wasn’t just surviving the 1980s; she was conquering it, rewriting her destiny with grace, strength, and a heart full of unyielding fire.

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