After Lin Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she started eating. This beef noodle soup with added ingredients was different. One bite of noodles could be paired with one bite of beef. It was so satisfying. The beef bones had been stewed for several hours, so the soup was delicious and the meat was tasty too.

The noodles were also very chewy, and after a few bites, the vegetables inside were delicious.

There was indeed a lot of beef. Lin Xiaoxiao had eaten quite a bit that morning and hadn't done any work, so she wasn't very hungry. She was already full after eating two-thirds of it.

Looking around, I realized that Han Qiushi had already finished eating.

While Lin Xiaoxiao was struggling with her decision, Han Qiushi casually took Lin Xiaoxiao's portion, poured it directly into his own bowl, and began to eat it naturally.

Lin Xiaoxiao was stunned. Wasn't this a little too natural?

Han Qiushi quickly finished the remaining noodles and beef, took out a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, and said to Lin Xiaoxiao, "We can't waste food."

Lin Xiaoxiao: "......."

Lin Xiaoxiao stopped the thought from running through her mind in time.

I just couldn't help but overthink it.

They're completely obsessed.

As she was leaving, Lin Xiaoxiao felt her sleeve being tugged.

"Miss, my name is Niannian. My uncle is the head chef here. I'm twenty years old and I'm not dating anyone. Does your brother have a girlfriend?"

When she asked this question, the remaining waiters couldn't help but prick up their ears to listen, eager to know Lin Xiaoxiao's answer.

Lin Xiaoxiao: I didn't expect that.

This girl is so brave.

Just as Lin Xiaoxiao was about to answer, Han Qiushi, who had already reached the restaurant entrance, turned back and stood next to Lin Xiaoxiao, saying, "Comrade, I'm not her brother, I'm her boyfriend."

"She doesn't have an older brother either, so she probably can't introduce you to anyone."

Upon hearing this, Niannian's face immediately fell. She had finally mustered up the courage to do this, but the other person already had a boyfriend.

She thought they were family because they both looked very good.

Now that he knew they were in a relationship, he gave an awkward laugh and immediately turned and left.

She was the prettiest among the other waitresses in the restaurant, but compared to this girl, she paled in comparison. Even if she wanted to be jealous, she couldn't quite manage it.

Anyone would choose that girl.

Lin Xiaoxiao smiled at them and walked out the door.

This girl is nice. She has clear eyes and doesn't hold a grudge because she got extra beef, nor does she look down on me just because I'm Han Qiushi's girlfriend.

The two of them ate quite a bit of beef at someone's house this time, and Lin Xiaoxiao was thinking that next time she would bring some fruit for people to try.

After leaving the state-run restaurant, the two went their separate ways.

This was also what they had agreed upon beforehand: Han Qiushi would go to talk to the Kong family father and son, while he would go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some things for Han Qiushi.

When Han Qiushi finally had his own house, there were many things he needed to furnish.

Lin Xiaoxiao quickly took on the job. She had everything she needed in her space, and she could use it during this opportunity. She could also use the remaining time to go to the black market.

Lin Xiaoxiao found a quiet place, changed her clothes, put on makeup, and then walked towards the place where Liu Yang had received her last time.

Liu Yang waited for Lin Xiaoxiao for a long time in the black market, but he didn't see her there, nor did he see her in the county town.

He couldn't help but wonder if this person had been arrested while doing business elsewhere.

If that's the case, these sisters aren't very lucky.

Just as he was grieving the loss of his business partner, there was a knock on the front door. He thought it was his younger brother returning, so he went to open the door.

"How come it's you? I was thinking I wouldn't see you again."

Lin Xiaoxiao: "......"

Li Yang realized he had said the wrong thing and immediately stepped aside to let Lin Xiaoxiao in.

"You've got something?" He'd been really short of things lately and was worried about where to get them.

"I have some things here. In about an hour, come to the dilapidated house next to the movie theater on the south side and we'll make the deal there," Lin Xiaoxiao said to Liu Yang, getting straight to the point.

Liu Yang rubbed his hands together excitedly: "Really? Finally, we have something to sell! I've been so worried lately that I'm losing my hair."

"This time it's all daily necessities and the like," Lin Xiaoxiao briefly explained, so that they could be mentally prepared and not just have one or two people come.

If this transaction goes smoothly, I can grow grains and vegetables in my own space from now on.

"Okay, I understand now." Liu Yang's eyes lit up when he heard what Lin Xiaoxiao said, knowing that there was a lot to learn.

"Okay, when the time comes, remember to bring enough money. We'll exchange the goods for the money."

"Oh, right, we can also prepare some coupons, like cloth coupons and meat coupons." These days, you need coupons to buy anything. She doesn't have many coupons on hand, and now that she's eating with Han Qiushi, she doesn't know how long her old coupons will last.

After saying all that, Lin Xiaoxiao left: "I won't stay here any longer. Let's meet over there in an hour."

Seeing that Lin Xiaoxiao left after giving the notification, Liu Yang didn't linger. In their line of work, money and goods are clear, and excessive communication is taboo.

Give each other safe space.

After leaving Liu Yang's place, Lin Xiaoxiao immediately headed towards the location he had mentioned. It was a dilapidated house that had been abandoned for a long time, but its only advantage was that it was surrounded by a wall.

The place is remote, and not many people pay attention to it.

She took out boxes of towels, enamel mugs, toothbrushes, soap, washbasins, and scented soap from her storage space. She first moved out half of these kinds of items.

Don't underestimate these little trinkets; back then, Liu Hai's pile filled an entire warehouse. When Lin Xiaoxiao released them, they almost filled the whole room.

When the time was almost up, Lin Xiaoxiao keenly noticed footsteps outside.

"I'm here on time." Liu Yang led a group of people into the courtyard, and when he saw all the things piled up inside, his face broke into a wide smile.

His judgment was good; this man was indeed quite capable, and there was a considerable amount of goods.

"You guys take a count first," Lin Xiaoxiao said, getting straight to the point again.

With a wave of his hand, Liu Yang instructed the people behind him to work together skillfully, one person counting and the other reporting the numbers.

Enameled washbasins cost one dollar and a half each, enamel mugs cost about one dollar and fifty cents each, toothbrushes cost eighty cents each, toothpaste cost eighty-eight cents each, soaps cost one dollar and twenty cents each, and regular soaps were cheaper at eighty-five cents each. Towels cost eighty-five cents each.

Liu Yang glanced at the items and, finding no issues with quality, expertly quoted the selling price: "I've checked, and there are quite a few items. The quality is pretty good, and the prices are all reduced by 10%. What do you think?"

"The authorities are cracking down hard now, so our profits from these things are very transparent."

Lin Xiaoxiao was satisfied with the price.

These prices are actually about 4 to 7 cents higher than what the supply and marketing cooperatives sell for, but they still sell very well.