Chapter 158

Zhou Jiani really wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune.

In order to resell the goods, she even stayed in a guesthouse in other districts and counties, and asked the transport team to deliver the goods directly here. She moved the goods bit by bit like an ant moving house. It was a bit troublesome, but there was no other way.

Making money is so tempting, but there are not many such opportunities, so I couldn't help but add another batch of goods.

We didn't originally plan to add baskets to the second batch of goods. Baskets cannot be shipped as quickly as large baskets. Baskets are less used in later generations. People who buy them either buy them for nostalgia or for fun.

There is also a market for large baskets. They can be used by people who run noodle businesses and those who dry small amounts of grain in rural areas.

But she saw the style of the dou lanzi at the supply and marketing cooperative here and thought it was not ugly. Unlike the previous lanzi that was shaped like a gold ingot, the mouth of the dou lanzi was a little deeper and more inward. She felt that if the size was reduced a little, it would become a small flower basket. When placing the order, she told Zhao Yuzhen that if the product was in stock, she would take the product as it was, and if it was not in stock, she would change to a fixed size.

The small basket is not small, just a little smaller than the big basket, with a diameter of 45, which is more than half the size.

She waited patiently for the second batch of goods to arrive, as she had already explored the surrounding area. After unloading the goods during the day, she did not go anywhere else. She just read, studied, and practiced sketching in the guesthouse. Sometimes when she went back to Qi Yang, she was in a hurry, had a meal with her family, and left like a gust of wind.

But a small group in Xihe Commune was waiting anxiously, and everyone sent their apprentices out to wait for news, for fear that Zhou Jiani would place another order.

Zhou Jiani found time to call the commune, and Director Zhai said with a smile, "They all sent someone to find me."

Zhou Jiani said seriously, "Director, please don't pay any attention to me. I have my own arrangements."

"Don't worry, this is your handicraft group's business. I won't interfere." Zhai Xiangqiang could see Zhou Jiani's strategy, and he also revealed a piece of information, "Lao Sang from next door came to me and wanted to ask if we could give them the market for bamboo baskets. We specialize in specialty weaving, and they make bamboo baskets and bamboo baskets."

Zhou Jiani raised her eyebrows: "You want my shipping route?"

Zhai Xiangqiang smiled: "Yes, but I didn't agree. In the past, the income of the brigade below was entirely dependent on the goods store, and we did get through a difficult time with that little income. What I mean is that we shouldn't go too far..."

Zhou Jiani smiled: "The director's idea is also my idea. We have to leave some food for people."

Zhai Xiangqiang praised him, "Not bad, Team Leader Zhou is a man with ideas, haha."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Jiani twisted her lips. Why did she feel that Director Zhai didn't want to give the way to Donghe Commune at this time?

No matter which one it was, she really didn't want to do anything too extreme. Once the second batch of goods arrived, she would find a way to sell them and then prepare to go home.

It was very hot at this time, so she bought several bundles of iced soda and put them on the shelves, and also bought some milk ice cream and fruit ice cream.

She has ice cream on her shelf that she ordered from the group before, in several flavors, but none of them are as good as this one, which is full of milk flavor and especially delicious.

If it wasn't difficult to carry after unpacking, she would have taken it home for her family to try the ice cream of the future.

Since I couldn’t bring the things I ordered from the group, I just took a few bottles of soda back with me. I also bought some sesame cakes, braised food, etc. from the supply and marketing cooperative. I stayed at home for one night and was ready to go back tomorrow morning.

But I was extremely busy during this period. Every day I was thinking about how to unload the goods, which route to take, and how to be careful not to be discovered. When I had free time, I had to study and read, and I completely forgot about Liu Ailing.

I was having dinner with my family tonight when there was a sudden commotion outside, followed by Lu Cuilan's sharp shouting. Zhou Jiani didn't even have time to put down her chopsticks before she hurried out to watch the fun.

Then she saw Director Ge from the Street Office and Director Huang from the Factory Committee.

The last time she was reported by Zhao Weiguo, it was this couple who came to her house. Now, when she saw them again, she saw the two of them walking on the left and right with serious expressions. Surrounded by them was Liu Ailing with her head lowered.

Zhou Jiani was really surprised. According to the holiday time Liu Ailing mentioned last time, she should have gone back long ago, but she didn't expect that she was still staying in the city.

This won’t mean I’m being deported!

Thinking of this, Zhou Jiani raised her eyebrows.

Liu Ailing looked a little embarrassed, holding a bag in her hand. She walked to Zhou's side and looked up at her. Then her face turned red and drooped, biting her lips, and no one knew what she was thinking.

Zhou Jiani, however, was not afraid to watch the fun and greeted Director Ge with a smile: "Director Ge, Director Huang, what are you doing..."

Director Ge hadn't expected Zhou Jiani to return. She had a very good impression of her, and knowing her current achievements, she always looked proud when she spoke of them to others. Seeing her, her eyes lit up and she said with a smile, "Xiao Zhou is back too? Look—" He nodded at Liu Ailing beside him, "This educated youth comrade stayed in the city for no reason and was reported by someone under his real name."

He really is going to be deported. Zhou Jiani: "Real-name reporting?" Who would do such a good thing?

Lu Cuilan rushed over from behind and pointed at Zhou Jiani, asking relentlessly, "Did you collude with others to make things difficult for my daughter? Did you leak the information to them? You little bitch just can't stand seeing my third daughter doing well..."

Yu Huifang squeezed out from beside her daughter with a dark face, raised her hand and slapped her, pulling Lu Cuilan's hair and pushing her to the ground. She had been holding her breath for a long time and had never been able to let it out freely. This time she finally caught her and slapped her all over the face: "Who are you cursing at, old whore?"

Neighbors rushed forward to pull the two apart. Most of them accused Lu Cuilan, "How can you say that to a child at your age? Is that right?"

Zhou Jiani looked over at her mother. Her mother was quite capable and hadn't suffered any loss from Lv Cuilan. She pulled Yu Huifang back and said to Lv Cuilan, "Auntie, not everyone is as ruthless and calculating as your family. I've been working myself to death these past few days helping the villagers in Xihe Commune generate income. It would be great if I could sell a few more baskets in my spare time. Do you think your daughter is so popular? Everyone is thinking about her every day. Oh, I forgot, it seems that someone is really thinking about her. Report her with your real name?"

She looked at Liu Ailing: "Who is it? Who hates you? Who cares about you so much?"

Liu Ailing's face turned pale, and she didn't respond. She was extremely flustered. She hadn't expected that her first visit to her family would end like this. She was so embarrassed in front of all the neighbors, especially Zhou Jiani. She just wanted to leave quickly, so she said to calm things down, "My mother is like this. I apologize to you on her behalf. Please don't argue with her..."

Zhou Jiani twisted her lips and said, "It doesn't matter if you don't tell me. I can find out. Your mother just called me a bitch. I'll remember it. When I find out who reported you..."

"Zhao Weiguo." Liu Ailing bit her lip and glared at her, her voice trembling, "Is that all right?"

She thought that Zhao Weiguo, that petty-minded man, would never interact with her, but she didn't expect that he had been paying attention to her and even reported her. No wonder he couldn't achieve anything big, he had no broad mind at all.

Zhou Jiani raised her eyebrows: "What do you mean it's done? Zhao Weiguo reported me before to vent your anger, but when he was punished, didn't you clear yourself with just a few words?" That's why he was hated.

Liu Ailing's face turned pale instantly, and she stared at Zhou Jiani with shock and fear in her eyes. She couldn't understand how Zhou Jiani knew that?

"No, I didn't, you're talking nonsense..."

Zhou Jiani took a step back, did not argue with her, and smiled: "Okay, you didn't, have a good trip."

"Alright, alright, let's go." Director Ge finally spoke. "The Niu Village Brigade approved your leave, but it doesn't mean you can stay in the city."

The neighbors felt that there was too much information and it was difficult to digest it all. An aunt nearby asked Zhou Jiani, "Nini, the last time you were reported was..."

Zhou Jiani shook her head ambiguously and said, "Forget it, it's over now. I can only be thankful that I acted uprightly and didn't get tricked by that villain."

While speaking, she had to look at Liu Ailing with a smile in her eyes. This was a trick she learned from you. If you argue, she will continue to quibble. She just said, "Forget it, it's over." Anyone who saw it would understand it as, "It's true, but I don't care."

But if you ask her more closely, what did she say? She said nothing.

This really made Liu Ailing choke on her throat. She bit her lip and stared at her. When Director Huang urged her, she lowered her head and turned away.

Zhou Jiani withdrew her gaze and turned to look at the somewhat embarrassed Lü Cuilan beside her. Liu Jiefang was apologizing to Zhou Wanli. Seeing her looking over, he smiled and said, "Nini, your aunt is not good at speaking. I'll apologize to you on her behalf..."

Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "No need. People who are full of bitches are not incapable of speaking, they are born with foul mouths. Apologizing won't solve the problem. However, I did remember that Lu Cuilan framed me just now. When I have the chance, I will definitely prove what Lu Cuilan said."

Liu Aifang said indignantly: "Your mother has already beaten my mother, so please stop it."

Zhou Jiani raised her eyebrows: "Whoever flirts first is a slut and deserves a beating!"

Lu Cuilan wanted to say something, but Liu Jiefang stopped her and warned her in a low voice: "Shut your stinky mouth!"

Lu Cuilan didn't dare to say a word.

None of the neighbors spoke up for Lu Cuilan. They all returned to their rooms and whispered to each other, "What is that girl from the Liu family doing in the countryside? The name she just mentioned makes it clear she's a gay..."

Zhou Jiani went back to help her mother wash her hands first, and said with a smile: "Mom, you were so majestic just now, but you got such a dirty thing on your hands, you have to wash your hands thoroughly, put more soap on them and rub them vigorously."

Yu Huifang let out a long sigh while washing her hands, saying, "Finally, I got to slap her."

Zhou Jiani waited for her mother to finish washing, then handed her a towel in a servile manner, saying with a smile, "Mom, just slap her this time to vent your anger. If she does this again next time, I'll have my own way to teach her a lesson. I guarantee it will be more painful than a beating."

Zhou Jiani was afraid that her mother would suffer, especially in this corridor, where there were a lot of miscellaneous items and coal stoves were burning in front of every door. There were also kettles boiling on the stoves at this time. It was just that she was not next to the stove just now. If the commotion got out of hand and a stove or kettle was overturned, and Yu Huifang was hurt by something, she would regret it deeply.

Yu Huifang gave her daughter a cold look and said, "What could be more painful than being beaten? I have to make her feel pain. The next time she hurls dirty words at me, I'll tear her mouth apart."

Zhou Jiani said seriously, "That's not necessarily true, Mom. Did you know that swearing is actually illegal? Next time she does that, I'll report her to the police and have them teach her a lesson. If the situation is serious, they might even lock her up for two days, and it will also affect Liu Jiefang's promotion. Do you think this will make you feel better?"

Yu Huifang was surprised: "Really?"

Zhou Jiani nodded. Although it might not be as good as she said, it would be fine to exaggerate a little so that her family could feel better.

"If we can get her into jail, let's not do anything."

Zhou Wanli's face also looked a little grim. He asked in a deep voice what his daughter had just said, "Was it really Liu Ailing who was behind you getting reported before?"

Zhou Jiani nodded affirmatively. "Yes, but I can't find any evidence. Just like I was ambiguous in my words just now, everyone can hear that I admit it, but if you really want to nitpick the words, I'm actually just skeptical, not absolutely sure."

Jiang Xinfeng said angrily: "I said that girl from the Liu family is full of evil intentions..."

Zhou Jiani: "Now she's getting her comeuppance. It was clearly her who instigated Zhao Weiguo to bear a grudge against me and report me. Zhao Weiguo was punished, and Liu Ailing immediately cleared herself of all charges. She might even complain about Zhao Weiguo a few times. That idiot has figured it out now, and she's definitely going to get revenge."

Jiang Xinfeng: "Serves you right!"