After confirming the brewery's punishment, Yun Huaying hurried to the black market and knocked on the wooden door on time.
The person who opened the door was the same person from yesterday. This time, he invited her in. The rice she had requested was already placed in a conspicuous place. He also pulled out a small cloth bag from a small room. "I've collected some medicinal herb seeds, not many, just very common herbs. If you want any, just give me three yuan."
Yun Huaying opened the bag and took a look. The quality of the medicinal seeds was very average, but the soil in the Yun Residence was very special, so even the worst seeds could be successfully planted. She accepted it readily: "Okay, I'll buy it."
She put her things into her backpack and saw eggs on the table next to her. She asked him again, "Are you selling eggs?"
"Selling, eight cents each, no ticket required."
These were pure free-range eggs, only slightly more expensive than those sold at the supply and marketing cooperative, and no ticket was required. The price was very fair, and Yun Huaying said without hesitation: "I'll take them all."
After paying, she wrapped the eggs in a cloth bag and carefully placed them in her backpack. She then asked, "Can you get any chicks or ducklings here?"
"Newly hatched chickens and ducks?" The other party looked a little surprised.
"Yes, an elder wants to raise more in the mountains." Yun Huaying lied.
Supplies were scarce in those days. She had read novels about the period before and learned that raising poultry in large numbers was not allowed in many rural areas, and each family could only raise a specified number. However, she could raise as many as she wanted in her Cloud Residence, so she would not have to worry about not having chicken and duck eggs when she returned to the difficult rural areas in the future.
The other party didn't think much about it and smiled: "As long as the money is in place, everything will be easy."
Yun Huaying smiled upon hearing these familiar words and took out ten yuan as a deposit: "Help me receive the goods as soon as possible. I'll come to pick them up at seven tomorrow morning. If there's any extra money, use it to buy food."
"Okay." The other party likes to do business with straightforward people like her.
The three sacks were quite heavy, and Yun Huaying couldn't lift them all by herself. "There are a lot of things, I'll send two lighter bags back first, and come back later to carry the next one."
"I'll tell the others to come get it anytime."
Yun Huaying left with two sacks, found a secluded place where no one was around, and quickly put the things into the space. She did not immediately turn around to get the things, but went to the state-owned restaurant to have lunch first.
As soon as she came in, Song Nanfeng, who had already ordered the dishes, waved to her: "Hero Yun, here, we will continue to share the table for lunch."
Yun Huaying turned around slightly and rolled her eyes at him.
Song Nanfeng: "...Such a beautiful lesbian also rolls her eyes?"
Han Zheng also wanted to roll his eyes, but stopped himself. He picked up the tea bowl next to him, picked up the teapot, and poured a cup of tea in preparation for the reception.
Yun Huaying ordered two dishes, one meat and one vegetable, and walked over to share the table with them. As soon as she sat down, she asked, "Did you make the deal?"
"Okay, I'll go over there after dinner."
Han Zheng brought the tea bowl to her and glanced at the schoolbag she had put down. Seeing the school name embroidered on the side, his eyes flickered slightly: "Are you attending Jingxian No. 1 Middle School?"
"Graduated."
Yun Huaying replied indifferently.
After a busy morning, she felt a little thirsty. She raised the tea bowl, gestured to him, and drank it all in one gulp.
Han Zheng looked at her little action, and a smile appeared in his deep eyes. She looked cold and indifferent, but her behavior was quite individual. Unlike other girls, she had a unique sense of freedom and heroism.
"Comrade Yun, have you started working?" Song Nanfeng asked curiously.
"Go to the countryside."
Just answer in two words.
"Going to the countryside as an educated youth." Song Nanfeng was slightly surprised, but when she looked at him, he smiled: "Your ideological awareness is very high. I wish you a colorful life as an educated youth."
Yun Huaying picked up the teapot and poured another bowl of tea. She said expressionlessly, "I smell gloating."
"No, absolutely not."
Song Nanfeng flatly denied it and would never admit that it was indeed interesting.
Han Zheng glared at him secretly and took the initiative to talk to her: "Where are you going?"
"Province X."
Yun Huaying didn't tell her the exact location. After all, they weren't close enough to talk about anything.
Han Zheng was about to say something when a group of people came in from the door. Lin Shan, who was walking in the crowd, saw her and immediately called out to her, "Huaying."
Yun Huaying looked up and saw that their whole family had arrived. She slowly stood up and politely called out, "Uncle, Aunt."
"Huaying, you are eating here too."
Lin Shan's mother quickly instructed her two sons to order food. The couple walked towards her and saw her sitting at the table with two men. They smiled and asked, "Huaying, who are these two men?"
"We just met not long ago, and they came to me to ask something." Yun Huaying didn't say much.
Han Zheng and Song Nanfeng did not take the initiative to introduce themselves, but just nodded to them politely.
Lin Shan was very familiar with Yun Huaying. She knew everyone Yun Huaying knew. These two were indeed strangers, so she didn't ask much about them. She took her arm and said, "Huaying, I've finished my business and packed my luggage. Dad is treating us to a family reunion dinner at noon today. It can also be considered a farewell dinner for me."
Mother Lin was actually reluctant to let her daughter go to the countryside, but she had no choice. She looked a little embarrassed and said, "Huaying, I heard Shanshan tell you about your situation. Once you apply for a place to go to the countryside, there is no turning back. If you need help in the future, please write to your uncle and aunt. As long as we can help, we will do our best to help."
"Thank you, uncle and aunt."
Yun Huaying had been to the Lin family several times and had some say with them, but she had no intention of causing them any trouble.
"Huaying, you and Shanshan have been classmates for many years and are close friends. Now you're both going to the same place to support rural development, so you need to take care of each other. Shanshan is carefree and rough, and she's never had to endure hardship at home, so she's always slow and procrastinates. You're more careful and cautious than she is, and you're more capable than her. If anything happens over there, please help take care of Shanshan."
"Aunt, I will." Yun Huaying responded.
The two Lin brothers came over after ordering the dishes. The second brother wasn't in a good mood, but he still put on a smile and greeted her. He also invited her: "I heard about your family from my classmates this morning. Come stay at our house tonight. I'll take you to the bus tomorrow."
"Thank you for your kindness, second brother. Although I have sold my house, the buyer agreed to let me stay for one more night. I also have some things to deal with, so I won't be there tonight. Let's meet at the meeting point tomorrow morning." Yun Huaying politely declined him.
She had plans to arrange it, and the Lin family didn't force it. Lin Shan wanted to invite her to dinner, but seeing that she still had something to say to the two men, she could only say, "Huaying, my second brother came here earlier and booked a private room. Let's go to the private room for dinner. We'll talk about other things when we meet tomorrow."
"Okay." Yun Huaying nodded slightly.
The Lin family nodded politely to Han Zheng and the others, then turned and left.
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