R70DCF Chapter 15

◎The vest she just put on fell off when she turned around ◎

 

Chen Yuanjiang looked deeply shocked.

 

Lu Jinzhou was not in a good mood because he thought Dong Jiaojiao deliberately concealed her marital status and went on a blind date with Chen Yuanjiang.

 

You haven’t divorced yet, so you are so anxious to find a new home?

 

He couldn’t say the specific reason, but anyway, Lu Jinzhou always felt uncomfortable.

 

Therefore, he did not tell Chen Yuanjiang that Dong Jiaojiao planned to divorce.

 

Chen Yuanjiang waited for a long time before he recovered from the blow, and then took the initiative to explain to Lu Jinzhou:

 

“Director Lu, my relationship with Jiao…Dong Jiaojiao is not that kind of relationship. I misunderstood it myself, Dong Jiao Jiao just asked me to help introduce the job. Our machine factory’s cafeteria is recruiting waiters, and Dong Jiaojiao wants to come over and give it a try. I’m just her introducer. Don’t misunderstand me.”

 

Chen Yuanjiang doesn’t want Dong Jiaojiao’s reputation to be damaged.

 

What’s more, this matter was just wishful thinking on his part, and Dong Jiaojiao didn’t know about it at all.

 

Because today was the first time they met, he wanted to wait for more contact before expressing his feelings to the other person.

 

Fortunately, he didn’t confess impulsively today, otherwise it would have been embarrassing.

 

When Lu Jinzhou heard this, his mood suddenly brightened, and his tone became a little lighter: “Just explain it clearly. Don’t worry, I won’t go back and talk nonsense.”

 

At the same time, Lu Jinzhou was basically sure that Dong Jiaojiao really planned to divorce, otherwise how would it be possible to go to the city to find a job.

 

For some reason, he was happy.

 

On the other side, Dong Jiaojiao came out of the machinery factory. Thinking that there were still several hours before she could go back to buy a car, she planned to go to the black market.

 

When the government officially announces reform and opening up at the end of next year, Dong Jiaojiao plans to start her own business, which will definitely require capital.

 

Although she has her eldest brother’s pension in her hand, she must be well prepared.

 

The only resources she can currently use are the crops in the space.

 

Therefore, the last time she entered the city, she had already inquired about several black market locations in the city and the basic market conditions.

 

It is now 1977, and the news is not as tense as in previous years. The Red Sleeves of the Revolutionary Committee are losing momentum and their efforts to crack down on the black market are lax.

 

But out of caution, Dong Jiaojiao still made some disguises.

 

Not only did she change her clothes and hairstyle, but she also put on makeup. She made her face was pockmarked, and there was an obvious scar on her right cheek.

 

These makeup tools were bought on the black market last time.

 

After dressing up in the space, Dong Jiaojiao appeared in a small alley with a backpack on her back.

 

Then, after many twists and turns, we came to a black market den in the south of the city.

 

People who have been active in the black market for a long time are very discerning. As soon as Deng Weidong saw Dong Jiaojiao, he knew that she was here to sell things.

 

He stepped forward and asked casually: “Comrade, do you have anything good? Let’s take a look?”

 

“Would you like some fine rice?”

 

Dong Jiaojiao did not put down her backpack, but took out a handful of rice from her pocket and gave it to the other party as a sample.

 

The shiny and plump rice has distinct grains, making it look like it’s top quality at first glance.

 

Deng Weidong picked up two pills and put them in his mouth. After chewing, there was still a sweet taste. He immediately became interested: “How to sell it?”

 

“Sixty-five cents a pound, no bargain.”

 

“What! Are you trying to steal the money?” The supply and marketing cooperative only sells it for 48 cents, and yours is too expensive. If it’s cheaper, I’ll take it all.”

 

Dong Jiaojiao pretended to be an old fritter, and considering the scars on her face, she looked pretty good. She looks like he often travels around the world.

 

“Comrade, you are not being kind. The supply and marketing cooperative pays 48 cents for coarse rice, but mine is the best polished rice. In addition, the supply and marketing cooperative’s polished rice sells for more than 50 cents, but the quality is far inferior to mine. So, I’m selling it for sixty-five cents, and you don’t have to pay for it. It’s really not expensive at all! If you like it, don’t give it up.”

 

Dong Jiaojiao looked like she was about to leave.

 

Deng Weidong quickly stopped the person. He has been wandering the black market all year round. Don’t you understand the market situation?

 

Sixty-five cents is indeed not expensive. With such quality, if he resells it, he can sell it for at least eighty cents, or even one yuan.

 

The key is that you can save a lot of food stamps, which is also a lot of money.

 

The counteroffer just now was just out of instinct, thinking that he could take advantage of it.

 

Since the other party refused to give in, he didn’t force it. After all, he didn’t lose money by buying it for 65 cents.

 

After the two agreed on the price, they went to a corner to trade.

 

This place is both hidden and close to the road. If something goes wrong, just pick up your things and run away. You can advance, attack, retreat or defend.

 

Dong Jiaojiao opened the coarse cloth covering it, and at the same time transferred the rice prepared by Space into the basket, and even prepared a small scale.

 

Deng Weidong looked at it and frowned: “Did you deliberately mix in the pebbles here?”

 

Dong Jiaojiao didn’t feel embarrassed at all and said calmly: “The polished rice sold by the supply and marketing cooperative also has pebbles, and there are more pebbles than mine. Well, do you want it?”

 

“…Yes!” Even if it is mixed with stones, such good rice is still very cost-effective, but it feels like a disadvantage, so Deng Weidong is a little unhappy.

 

However, what the other party said is correct. Even if he buys the rice himself, he will mix it with stones when he takes it out. This is an unspoken rule.

 

The gravel that no one wants on the street can be sold at the same price as rice, so a fool would not mix it with it.

 

However, Dong Jiaojiao only added pebbles to the space rice because the quality was too good. She was afraid of causing unnecessary trouble, so she mixed in some pebbles to lower the quality.

 

After half an hour of work, the total amount was 32 kilograms, and the total price was 20.8 yuan.

 

Looking at such good rice, Deng Weidong’s dissatisfaction disappeared long ago, and his mind became active. He said enthusiastically: “Comrade, my name is Deng Weidong. I often move around here. Do you still have such rice?”

 

“I don’t have it.” It was also a kindness to help a fellow villager. His family was poor and he wanted to exchange rice for medical treatment. That’s all.”

 

For the sake of safety, Dong Jiaojiao refused.

 

Deng Weidong had no choice but to tell Dong Jiaojiao that next time a fellow villager was in trouble, she could still come to him.

 

Then, the two parties exchanged names, and Dong Jiaojiao said her name was Ma Xiaohong.

 

Twenty minutes later, in another alley, Dong Jiaojiao had just completed a transaction with someone and received more than 20 yuan, as well as some bills.

 

The other party suddenly said: “Third sister, my second brother is here, just in time to introduce you to each other. Next time I am not here, you can go directly to my second brother.”

 

Dong Jiaojiao looked at Lin Xiaoqiang, who had been kind to her in her previous life, nodded and said: “Okay!”

 

Then, they saw… Deng Weidong, the two of them stared at each other, and the scene was a bit awkward for a while.

 

Lin Xiaoqiang on the side had no idea and was still introducing the two of them enthusiastically: “Second brother, this is Sister Liu. She has good rice in her hand. It only costs 58 cents per catty. It is the same price as the supply and marketing cooperative, but the quality is good. I just gained 35 pounds.

Third sister, this is my second brother Deng Weidong. He is the most fair person. Apart from rice, if you have any other good things next time, you can come to him.”

 

“Oh~ It turns out to be Comrade Liu Sanjie. Nice to meet you!” Deng Weidong smiled.

 

“Haha…” Dong Jiaojiao gave him an awkward but polite smile.

 

If she had known they were in the same group, she would have told Lin Xiaoqiang that her name was Ma Xiaohong.

 

Deng Weidong said again Looking at the rice that Lin Xiaoqiang had just bought, it was exactly the same as the rice he had bought just now, and sneered: “Fifty-eight cents a pound, really good. If Lin Xiaoqiang completes the deal and resells it, he will make at least a dozen yuan.”

 

He thought Deng Weidong was praising him, and said proudly: “Third sister said she still has it and will come to me next time.”

 

Deng Weidong repeated meaningfully: “What else?”

 

Lin Xiaoqiang was very excited: “There are many more. Sanjie is her real name. Second brother, please take more care of her in the future. ”

 

Her real name? Deng Weidong just thought about this.

 

However, this situation is also normal in the black market. Speculation will never be exposed. As long as the things and money are real, the name does not matter.

 

Deng Weidong was quickly relieved.

 

He just can’t figure it out. What’s the difference between him and his idiot cousin Lin Xiaoqiang?

 

Why did the other party offer Lin Xiaoqiang such a low price and promise to do a long-term deal in the future?

 

Isn’t 65 cents more attractive than 58 cents these days?

 

Is there anyone who thinks he has too much money? Is Lu Xiaoqiang good-looking? Others say he is much more handsome than Shaqiang. Deng Weidong really doesn’t understand and is deeply shocked!

 

Of course, it’s not that the money is too much, it’s just because Lin Xiaoqiang helped her in her previous life.

 

At that time, she was begging for food on the street and was about to starve to death. It was Lin Xiaoqiang who gave her a bowl of rice and saved her life.

 

They met by chance today, and Dong Jiaojiao was willing to lower the price appropriately, as a way of repaying the other party’s favor.

 

Anyway, she would not lose money if she sold it for 58 cents. To her, these rice were equivalent to a no-cost transaction, at best. It only took a little effort.

 

Later, Dong Jiaojiao sold it two or three times, selling a total of nearly 150 kilograms of rice to Deng Weidong and others, and received a total of 82.8 yuan, as well as some messy bills.

 

Because the price was already very cheap, Dong Jiaojiao accepted it. In addition to food stamps, she also wanted other tickets, such as soap stamps, cloth stamps, and industrial stamps.

 

Despite this, Deng Weidong and the others also made a lot of money, and their eyes lit up with excitement: “No more?”

 

Dong Jiaojiao replied sincerely: “Second brother, it’s really gone this time. Even if I lie to you, I won’t lie to Xiaoqiang.”

 

Deng Weidong ranks second in the family, so Dong Jiaojiao and Lin Xiaoqiang call him second brother.

 

There is still a lot of rice, but Dong Jiaojiao sees that it is getting late. If it is later, she is afraid that she will not be able to catch the car back, so she does not plan to sell more today. No more fussing.

 

When Deng Weidong heard her words, he felt confused and waved his hand: “Okay, third sister, we will get to know each other first. Next time, you can come to me directly or find Xiaoqiang.”

 

The “Third Sister” in Liu Sanjie is a name, not a title of seniority. Many places in the countryside are named this way.

 

Deng Weidong has learned from his previous experience and guessed that this is probably not the real name.

 

However, the other party can get such a good rice. There must be someone behind her, so it’s normal to be cautious.

 

In their line of work, it’s best to avoid asking around, otherwise it can easily get you into trouble.

 

So, Deng Weidong wisely separated from Dong Jiaojiao so she could go. When there was no one around, she entered the space and took off her disguise, then rushed all the way to the gathering place.

 

But she was still a step too slow. When she rushed over, she happened to see the back of a car driving away. She shouted loudly, “Who’s in the car?” No one heard it.

 

It was definitely unrealistic to walk back at such a long distance. Dong Jiaojiao could only spend a few more dollars to stay in the city for one night.

 

Just as Dong Jiaojiao was about to find a guest house, a military jeep appeared. It came from behind and finally stopped one meter in front of her.

 

Lu Jinzhou stepped out of the driver’s seat and said, “Comrade Dong Jiaojiao, did you miss the car?” I happen to be going back, do you want me to give you a ride?”

 

Ivy: There’s nothing more embarrassing than getting caught while telling a lie 🥲