“We discovered that Chen Ermei goes to a certain alley almost every other day. And that alley is near the black market.”
Xu Weiguo knew the location of the black market, and in fact, many others did as well. Generally speaking, unless it was a very serious case of speculation and profiteering, no one would bother with it.
After all, most people have been to the black market, especially cadres in the city. Their monthly grain rations were limited, and families with many children simply didn't have enough to eat without going to the black market.
"That basically confirms that Uncle San's family has connections with people in the black market."
Xu Junhui felt that if he started with Chen Ermei, he should be able to make progress quickly. After all, she wasn't that vigilant.
Xu Weiguo thought the same way: "Now we just need to see if we can find any clues, and also how large their transaction volume is."
"I have already arranged for people to keep an eye on Chen Ermei, but I haven't seen them make any large-scale transactions yet."
Xu Junhui thought for a moment and said, "Dad, why don't you ask the village chief to keep an eye out for any strangers frequently appearing in the village?"
“I think normally they wouldn’t choose to conduct the transaction in the city. The risk is just too great.”
"Okay, I understand. I'll ask the village chief to keep an eye out for it."
......
Huang Qinqin originally planned to talk to Manager Gao about launching new products again in a few months.
However, since she found out yesterday that she is carrying twins, she plans to take leave in advance to prepare for the delivery.
She was afraid that as her pregnancy progressed and her belly grew larger, she wouldn't be able to move around as freely.
So I want to take advantage of the fact that she still has the energy to try my best.
Knock knock knock
"Come in."
When Manager Gao saw that it was Huang Qinqin, he gestured to her that she didn't need to close the door.
"Why did you suddenly come here? Is there something you need?"
Since the article was published in the newspaper some time ago, coupled with the active promotion of products by leaders of various units, the situation has improved.
The foot traffic and sales volume at the department store have now stabilized. He couldn't imagine why Huang Qinqin had come over now.
Huang Qinqin smiled and said, "I took a day off yesterday and went back to my parents' home. I brought some pickled vegetables with me for you to try, Manager Gao."
Then she placed the pickled radishes and taro stems she was holding on Manager Gao's desk.
Manager Gao looked at the two jars of pickled vegetables and raised an eyebrow at her. Clearly, he hadn't forgotten Huang Qinqin's second suggestion.
He pretended not to understand and asked, "What is this?"
Huang Qinqin didn't intend to beat around the bush; she had already figured it out from the last time. Manager Gao only cared about the department store and whether it could make him look good in front of the leaders.
As long as she follows the proper procedures, even if she has some selfish motives, as long as she can help the department store, Manager Gao will turn a blind eye.
"These are homemade pickled vegetables from my grandma's house. They taste relatively good and are great with rice."
"It tastes great whether you use it with porridge, noodles, or stir-fries. I think if the department store added some pickled vegetables, sales would be very good."
Manager Gao retorted, "Putting aside why the department store would sell pickled vegetables, even if it were to, why choose these kinds?"
Huang Qinqin calmly replied, "Because I can guarantee that many people will like the taste of these two pickled vegetables. Manager Gao can try them at noon."
"If you think the taste is acceptable, then we can discuss it further. If you think the taste is not good, then just pretend I was never here today."
Seeing Huang Qinqin's confidence, Manager Gao didn't try to discourage her. After all, she had just solved a major problem for herself.
He simply nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take it home and try it at noon. I'll let you know if it works another day."
However, Manager Gao remained unconvinced. It was just pickled vegetables; every village made them. No matter how delicious they were, how good could they really be?
......
Xu Weiguo had previously instructed them to keep an eye on Chen Ermei. They had been following her for several days and found that she only went out to buy groceries every day, and at most, there was something wrong with the places she bought groceries.
I would go through a small alley every other day, I don't know what it was for, but I always went in with a small basket on my shoulder.
They couldn't see what was inside her. Just when they thought nothing was amiss...
Chen Ermei left the city today!!!
They immediately followed, and after observing for the past few days, they found that Chen Ermei had no suspicions at all.
They don't even need to cover themselves; they can just follow them openly.
However, they were impressed; in such hot weather and after walking for so long, she acted as if nothing had happened.
Both of them, grown men, wanted to rest for a while.
If Chen Ermei knew what they were thinking, she would definitely tell them: She's been going this far so many times, she's used to it!
At first, Chen Ermei wanted to ride a bicycle. Although she couldn't ride one, she could learn.
However, Xu Jingui objected, saying that if she rode a bicycle, everyone would know she had gone on a long trip, but if she walked, no one would notice.
Then Grandma Xu also stepped forward to testify that they had always walked back before.
Chen Ermei had no choice but to give up.
They watched as Chen Ermei went into the mountains, exchanged a glance, gritted their teeth, and followed her.
Fortunately, they were unfamiliar with the route and were quite far away, because after they went up the mountain, they met a group of mountain people!
Don't ask them how they knew these people were mountain folk; just ask what the author said ( ?? ω ?? )?
Just kidding~
The main reason is that the mountain people all have long hair, even the men's hair is long.
It's obvious there's something wrong. Living deep in the mountains in a group, they can only be mountain people.
If they hadn't been far away, they probably would have been discovered. The mountain people are different from Chen Ermei; they are very vigilant.
To avoid a disastrous outcome, they decided to go down the mountain first and set up camp there.
......
When Manager Gao finished get off work at noon, he took home the pickled radishes and taro stems that Huang Qinqin had brought.
When he got home, Manager Gao's wife was cooking in the kitchen, and the children were nowhere to be found.
He casually placed the things on the table and then asked, "Where are the boss and the others?"
"They're probably playing around nearby. If you call out from the door, they'll come back."
She had just finished cooking, and we could eat right away.
Manager Gao didn't want to go, and he was shouting and yelling at the door—what kind of behavior was that...?
Seeing that he didn't want to go, Sister-in-law Gao didn't force him.
He walked to the door and shouted loudly, "Gaoshan, Gaoshui, Gaoyou, time to eat!"
Then three children appeared out of nowhere, all of them covered in dirt.
Sister-in-law Gao sent them all to wash their hands, and then she went to get the food herself.
Seeing the pickled vegetables on the table, he asked in confusion, "What is this? Where did you buy it?"
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