The next day, Gu Yunyang got up very early.
I picked up some termite mushrooms, which are known as the king of mushrooms.
Although there are several types of fungi with similar names.
But none of this can mask its deliciousness.
Gu Yunyang carried a basket filled with matsutake mushrooms and rode his bicycle to the vicinity of the school.
He then got another bag of grain and went to Principal Zhong's house first.
Principal Zhong hadn't expected that he had promised the other party to procure food for him.
Gu Yunyang is so fast.
However, it's best to be careful with these kinds of things.
"Come in quickly."
Gu Yunyang pushed his bicycle in with a smile and took down the bags and baskets.
Mrs. Zhong was still a little puzzled: "Old Zhong, what's this?"
Principal Zhong explained briefly: "This is Old Xu's student, who is now studying at our middle school. I asked him to help us get some food."
"Grain?" Madam Zhong almost shouted.
These days, food is scarce.
Not only them, but also the children's rations have been reduced.
Living in towns and county seats, there really isn't enough to eat.
Gu Yunyang was truly a timely help, filling in the gaps for them.
"Madam Zhong, I also picked some termite mushrooms, all from the mountains. They're not worth much, but I'll give them to you to try."
"Don't call me Madam Zhong, just call me Auntie."
At this moment, Madam Zhong looked at Gu Yunyang with the same warmth as if she were seeing her own son.
Even in times like these, they can still send themselves food.
Although it costs money.
But who has extra grain?
Moreover, while it's said that termite mushrooms are worthless, are they really worthless?
Even ordinary mushrooms cost quite a bit of money.
Termitomyces albuminosus is delicious and relatively difficult to collect.
They taste good, and when you bring them to town to sell, the fresh ones sell for a few cents a pound.
Dried meat is even more expensive, much more expensive than meat.
Principal Zhong went in and took the money out: "This is for the grain. Even if you don't want the grain coupons, we can't let you down, so don't refuse. I've saved some money from my job as a translator, so I'm not short of cash."
Mrs. Zhong nodded repeatedly: "Yes, our family is doing alright. You can't refuse this money."
She had seen it in the bag; there were even fine grains inside.
The quality of those refined grains was much better than what was sold at the grain depot.
"I'll charge you 30 cents a pound for rice, and the same goes for flour..."
"Also, here's your translation fee. Since you're just starting out, you'll only get two yuan for signing. Don't think it's too little; once you translate a couple more books, the price will increase next time. Oh, and here's your translation certificate. Next time you go to the county town, you can go to the Xinhua Bookstore and find Manager Li. He'll translate books for you. Or, he can mail you translated books regularly; you can translate them and mail them back to him."
I received a total of thirty yuan from selling the grain.
Gu Yunyang gave him 100 jin, and 50 jin each of rice and flour.
That's quite a lot.
The translation fee is 200,000 words, at two yuan per thousand words, which is 400 yuan.
I have to say, this translation business is really lucrative.
These days, the country is short of translators. There aren't many people who know foreign languages, and even fewer who can translate well and accurately.
"Okay, thank you, Principal."
Gu Yunyang thanked him, and Principal Zhong shook his head: "Next time, just call him Uncle in private."
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Zhong."
Gu Yunyang readily accepted good advice.
Principals who have nurtured countless students also have extensive networks of connections.
Don't underestimate him just because he's a high school principal; how many college students are there these days?
Most of them are high school graduates, and many of Principal Zhong's students are in important positions.
Although Principal Zhong is likely to encounter trouble in the next few years.
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