Master Zhong was very surprised. This radio was a great thing, but it was only available in very small quantities on the market.

Thinking of this, Zhong Chongshan looked at Jiang Xile with a burning gaze.

"Brother Deng, how would you like to trade this?"

"To be honest, our next batch of supplies is these radios, but we don't plan to accept cash for them."

Instead, I want some gold. I wonder if Master Zhong Er can accept this method of exchange!

"gold?"

Jiang Xile nodded; she had made this decision after careful consideration.

As the saying goes, gold is valued in times of chaos, while antiques are valued in times of prosperity. She had little experience with antiques and didn't know much about them, but gold was a very real commodity.

Gold's liquidity is undeniable at all times, so hoarding some gold is definitely not a bad thing for Jiang Xile.

Although there's plenty of money in the space, nobody would complain about having too much money!

"Gold is no problem, but I don't understand why you want gold, young man. You know, gold isn't a good thing these days!"

Jiang Xile naturally understood Zhong Chongshan's meaning: ordinary people are no longer allowed to hoard gold.

If discovered, being sent to a labor camp or subjected to public criticism would be the least of your worries; you might even face serious consequences.

"I'm sorry, Second Master Zhong, I was just following the boss's orders. As for whether it's good or not, that's a matter of opinion."

Not getting any information, Zhong Chongshan wasn't annoyed. He looked at Jiang Xile with his sly, fox-like eyes and said:

"In that case, I won't ask any further questions. But I'd like to know the quantity and price..."

"Since Master Zhong has asked, I won't keep you in suspense any longer. But let me make this clear beforehand: there's no room for negotiation. Just give me your opinion on whether it's acceptable or not."

Zhong Chongshan nodded, understanding Jiang Xile's meaning.

Having received the signal, Jiang Xile continued:

"The price of a radio on the market is between eighty and one hundred and twenty, provided that you have a ticket."

Without tickets, the black market price is generally between 150 and 200 yuan. Am I right about the market price?

Zhong Chongshan nodded. Jiang Xile was absolutely right. Watches, bicycles, and radios are the three major items nowadays, and none of them are cheap.

Moreover, among these three items, radios are the hardest to buy, so their prices have always remained high!

[****This is for plot purposes, please don't take it too seriously. The author hasn't bought it either, so I'm not really sure how difficult it is. I've searched online for a long time but haven't found any accurate information. If you guys have any information or knowledge on this, please let me know in the comments! Thanks!***]

Seeing Zhong Chongshan nod, Jiang Xile continued:

"Our batch of transistor radios are all dual-speaker, high-quality, and include brands such as Shanghai, Panda, and Flying Pigeon."

I'm not exaggerating when I say this price: 100 yuan per unit. I can supply you with 50 units, and you'll be my sole supplier in the entire Heilongjiang province.

Is this really true?

A man's word is his bond!

"Alright, Brother Deng is very generous. I'll accept this deal, but it has to be all in gold!"

"That's natural, but I personally really like jade ornaments, and the older folks in my family also love jade jewelry and stones."

If you, Second Master Zhong, have any resources in this area, could you please keep an eye out for me?

Of course, we only want items in good condition; mediocre quality is out of the question. This is a private transaction between us and has nothing to do with anything else!

"No problem, I'll find one for you and give it to you together. I just don't know when we can deliver the radio!"

"We just received the news from over there. We're going out about this soon, and it will take at least twenty days to get there and back."

Okay, today is the 28th. Let's meet in the grove east of the train station on the 28th of next month. Money for goods, exchange!

"The 28th of next month?"

Zhong Chongshan was uneasy, not expecting the expenditure to be so far away all at once.

Seeing his concerns, Jiang Xile took out the prepared radio from the basket on her back.

"This radio was a sample that was sent over. I originally wanted to keep it for myself, but seeing how generous Second Master Zhong was this time, I'll leave it to you as a souvenir!"

Zhong Chongshan's eyes lit up when he saw the radio that had suddenly appeared in front of him.

"These are the radios you were talking about? Are they all this model and condition?"

"Of course, it's just a different brand, otherwise there's not much difference!"

"Okay, okay, I agree to this deal. It's settled then. Next month on the 28th. Brother Deng, please don't stand me up!"

"Don't worry, Master Zhong. We're all out here to make money, so we certainly won't break our promise!"

"With Brother Deng's words, I feel relieved."

Although Zhong Chongshan was talking to Jiang Xile, his eyes were fixed on the radio, and his restless hand kept rubbing it up and down.

Seeing this, Jiang Xile didn't linger and readily took her leave.

Zhong Chongshan was eager to study the radio, so he was naturally very happy to see the person to the door.

After leaving Zhong Chongshan's place, Jiang Xile found a secluded spot to remove her disguise and return to her original appearance. She then went to a scrap metal recycling station.

In all time-travel novels, the scrap metal recycling station is hailed as a treasure trove for time travelers, so Jiang Xile naturally had to come and check it out.

As for whether she would find any treasures, Jiang Xile didn't care; she was just curious and wanted to take a look.

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