Idle Chats in the 60s

Jiang Mengxue dreamed that she would return to several decades ago. She decisively sold all her property and filled the warehouse space of the bracelet left by her grandmother.

When Gu Qingbe...

Chapter 386 Back to the Black Market

Before Wang Hong could say anything, she was interrupted by a call from Jiang Mengxue.

Now I don’t know what to say.

"Forget about bringing these, but why are you bringing cookies and candies? I don't want these. You can bring them to Xiaoran later. Girls like to eat them."

Wang Hong felt really bad because she had nothing to show for it.

Jiang Mengxue gave her so many things. If she accepted them, she wouldn't know how to explain to Li Qiang when he came back.

Jiang Mengxue really didn't have time to waste here. It was almost three o'clock and she still had important things to do.

"Sister-in-law, you said that I came here with great difficulty, how could I not bring some snacks for the children? Xiaoran can't do without her when feeding several children.

Really, sister-in-law, I have something to do in a while, so I will go back now.

If you and Brother Li have a day off, take the children to the countryside and I will take you out for some fun.

I have an appointment, so I have to leave now."

As he said that, he stood up, picked up the backpack and prepared to leave.

Wang Hong had just received a bunch of things and wanted to invite the guests to dinner.

"You finally came home, how can you leave without having a meal? What kind of words do I say?"

I feel a little embarrassed to say it.

Gu Qingbei came here right after he got off the train and brought food for the children.

Even after Jiang Mengxue gave birth, he came to announce the good news and brought her red eggs.

On the contrary, his family's food is all supplied by the city, so in comparison, they have nothing to show off.

"Wait a minute, your brother Li's colleague went out on a trip to a coastal city and brought back a lot of seafood. I'll pack some for you.

It's delicious when you stir-fry it or cook it into soup. "

Wang Hong thought that this was the only thing she could give as a gift.

I asked a colleague to bring some to her, but she was reluctant to cook it.

I just thought of taking it out to entertain important guests when they come to my house.

Now it’s just the right time for Jiang Mengxue to take it with her, as a little gift from her family.

Otherwise, she would be embarrassed to ask for so many things.

Jiang Mengxue didn't refuse either.

No matter what kind of relationship it is, there should be give and take. If you feel it is not suitable, you can make up for it later.

But after this incident, Jiang Mengxue also understood.

Wang Hong is not someone who is willing to take advantage of others.

In the future, when giving gifts, don’t put so much pressure on people, otherwise a good thing will turn into a bad thing.

Wang Hong took out quite a few things.

Two sea fish, dried shrimp, shrimp skin, dried sea hare, dried squid, and a bundle of kelp.

It was a big bag full of things, which was even more valuable than what Jiang Mengxue brought.

Although Jiang Mengxue had no shortage of space, she still took it. It was a good reason to take it home to improve her meals.

"Sister-in-law, I won't be polite to you. I'll come and chat with you next time when I'm free. You should go back soon. It's very hot outside."

Wang Hong sent her to the gate of the staff quarters, but Jiang Mengxue stopped her from sending her any further.

After saying goodbye to Wang Hong, Jiang Mengxue first found a remote place.

He only changed his equipment after making sure that no one was around, and the clothes were full of patches and one size larger.

The exposed skin color was darkened, and there were spots and wrinkles on the face. He looked to be at least forty or fifty years old.

Not to mention it’s someone you don’t know, even if your own mother were standing here, she might not be able to recognize who it is.

The seafood in the backpack was put into the space, and then the meat was taken out, all meat.

Jiang Mengxue didn't know what the situation was in the city now, nor did she know whether the prices of meat and grain had changed, so she could only go and find out first.

To be on the safe side, I went to the black market that I used to go to.

The inner yard doesn't start until evening.

But there were also quite a few people in the alleys outside.

These are people who don’t want to spend money to get in and want to try their luck outside.

Most people were wandering around the alley empty-handed.

I am worried that if I bring something with me and encounter an inspector, I will be caught red-handed. Not only will I be fined, but I may even be detained for a few days.

But Jiang Mengxue is not worried.

So as soon as I entered the alley, I was watched.

An old lady carrying a small basket quietly came to Jiang Mengxue's side.

"Sister, what are you changing for?"

Jiang Mengxue does look older now, but she was a little taken aback when someone so old called her "big sister".

But it was only for a moment, and he quickly reacted.

"Go to the corner inside. It's not safe outside. I brought some pork, fatty pork belly. Do you want some?"

When the old lady heard it was fatty pork belly, her eyes lit up.

Starting this year, the supply of pork in the city has been reduced.

In the past, each person could get one kilogram of food per month, but now it has been reduced to half a kilogram.

Even if you go to the butcher's stall, you may not be able to buy meat.

Get up before dawn. Those who are unlucky can't even see a bone. Even if you have money and tickets, you still can't buy anything.

My aunt's family is well off, at least they have enough meat coupons to use every month.

This is already a good condition. Those who are not in a good condition have tickets but no money to buy meat, so they can only sell their own supplies for some money.

"Buy, buy, buy! My family hasn't bought meat in several months."

There is no way, there are tickets but the supply cannot keep up.

The supply is getting less and less, and we don’t know what the situation will be like in the future.

"Let me see the meat first. Also, how much is it for?"

The old lady was shouting anxiously, afraid that someone would get there first.

Jiang Mengxue didn't say anything, but simply removed the leaves covering the backpack, revealing the pork belly underneath.

She also didn't want to fool people with the white pigs raised with feed from later generations. These were all raised in space.

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