Fuqiang noodles are not something that ordinary families can afford, let alone white noodles? They are all popular products.
"Two yuan a pound, both are two yuan."
Su Xue spoke first, and bargained down to a lower price after asking for an exorbitant price!
"Grandma, you're getting old and confused! Rice and flour in the commune are only two cents."
Pei Weidong rolled his eyes to the sky. If it weren't for the fact that the two of them had gray hair, he would have cursed!
"Grandson, are you stupid? If you could buy this quality flour and noodles for 20 cents at the supply and marketing cooperative, I would give them all to you."
Su Xue looked at Pei Weidong like a fool. Although she didn't say anything, the expression on her face clearly showed that she was cursing him.
Pei Weidong: ...
Isn't it just a quibble? What's with that look? Isn't the two yuan he asked for half a point? What's wrong with him asking for two cents?
"Negotiate the price and take the goods." Pei Xinghe walked to the other side after giving instructions to his cousin.
Gu Qingmeng always felt that something was wrong? But she couldn't remember what it was.
Pei Weidong stopped arguing after hearing what his cousin said. They had limited time, and it was rare to come across such good white flour and noodles! He pulled Su Xue over and started bargaining, calling her "grandma" all the time and being incredibly sweet.
So after a heated debate, the price was finally decided!
Fuqiang noodles cost 1.2 yuan, white noodles cost 0.9 yuan, and the total cost was 10.5 yuan, payment made.
"Grandma, next time you have something to sell, come to me and tell the person at the door that you're looking for Brother Dong. I promise I won't charge you any protection money."
Gu Qingmeng and Su Xue took the backpack and left quickly. Where is Dong Ge? Silly Brother is almost there.
"These two old ladies walked quite fast."
The two men, who had not walked far, paused and then slowed down their pace.
Gu Qingmeng and her friend went shopping in the black market and bought two chickens and two ducks. They placed the chickens in the space to lay eggs, and raised the ducks at home. This way, they would have a steady supply of chicken and duck eggs in the future.
Finally, I bought two small jars and a backpack before leaving the black market.
They heard that there was a black market near the bus station, and they planned to try there next time.
"Mengmeng, I want to eat your pickled quail eggs. I also want salted duck eggs. I want the kind that's not salty and has oily texture."
Su Xue was drooling with envy. Her best friend's cooking skills were comparable to those of a five-star hotel chef. In modern times, she had a nanny and her best friend didn't cook much. Now that she rarely cooks every day, she naturally ordered some dishes.
"Okay, I'll pickle it when I get home. Pickle more and eat it slowly."
Gu Qingmeng agreed with a smile. After they changed their clothes, they came out and saw Pei Xiaohua sitting on the ox cart.
"Sister Gu, Sister Su, you are here too!"
Pei Xiaohua was very happy to see the two of them. She pointed in the direction of the black market, indicating that both of her brothers had gone to the black market.
"Yes, I came here with an aunt. Xiaohua, do you know where the primary school of the commune is?"
Gu Qingmeng wanted to visit an elementary school and, ideally, buy some textbooks. She only had textbooks for junior high and high school.
"That's it over there. The largest yard is the primary school."
Pei Xiaohua pointed in a direction. The primary school was not far from the black market and could be seen in less than ten minutes' walk.
"Xiaohua, you stay here and watch the things. Let's go to the elementary school and see if we can buy some books?"
Gu Qingmeng and Su Xue put down their backpacks and walked for seven or eight minutes before they saw the school Pei Xiaohua mentioned. The school was already on vacation at this time, and the two just wanted to try their luck.
I didn’t expect to see someone sweeping the floor in the playground. He was an old man in his fifties or sixties.
"Excuse me, is this the commune primary school?"
Gu Qingmeng smiled, and Su Xue also smiled.
"Uncle, you are a teacher at the school, right? You are really capable and you are still cleaning even though it is vacation time."
"It's just a small favor. Is there anything you need to come to school for?" The old man was coaxed into smiling.
"Uncle, we are newly arrived educated youth in the countryside. We feel sorry for the children in the village and want to teach them how to read. We would like to buy some textbooks. Used ones are fine, we are not picky."
Gu Qingmeng explained her needs, and the two of them flattered her endlessly, coaxing the old man so much that he was completely lost. In the end, he spent 30 yuan to buy all the textbooks for elementary school grades one to five. (Elementary school now has five years, junior high school has two years, and high school has two years.)
The textbooks they bought for thirty yuan were new books, and the old man also found them two sets of used books, both of which were used by students and did not affect their use.
"Uncle, you are such a kind person. We thank you on behalf of the children of Peijiagou!"
After expressing their sincere gratitude, the two were about to leave when the old man stuffed a few notebooks into their hands. When they opened them, they found that they were teaching notes.
"This is the lesson plan I wrote. I hope it helps you. I'm Li Kan, the principal of this elementary school. The children can take the elementary school graduation exam later. As long as their scores meet the requirements, I will issue them a diploma."
Li Kan revealed his identity. He has been teaching and educating people all his life. He would do anything that is good for his students. It is not easy for children from the mountains to come out, so it is a good thing that someone teaches them to read.
"Thank you, Principal Li! We will convey this good news to the captain."
Gu Qingmeng didn't expect that Li Kan was actually the principal of the commune primary school and could give the children graduation certificates. This was great news.
With a primary school diploma, the children can go to junior high school if they want. In a few years, they can take the college entrance examination. Those who can be admitted to university at this time are all talented. If the children of Peijiagou are really admitted to university in the future, she will definitely be very happy!
Li Kan carefully tied all the books with brown paper. Gu Qingmeng could see that the old man was a book lover. After thanking him again, they walked out of the school. When they went out, they saw Pei Xinghe waiting at the door driving a ox cart.
"Did you go to school to buy books?"
Pei Xinghe was still hoping that the village would provide the capital for the book, but he never expected Gu Qingmeng to be one step ahead.
"Well, we met the principal of the primary school. He said that from now on, all the children in our village will be given graduation certificates as long as they pass the exams."
Gu Qingmeng couldn't wait to share the good news with everyone. Pei Xinghe guessed who they met as soon as he heard it. It must be Li Kan!
His former teacher.
Because there was good news, and since they were chatting and laughing along the way, Su Xue no longer gave Pei Xinghe a cold look. It was exactly 4:30 when they arrived at the village. People who went to work had not returned yet, and the village was a little quiet. There was only the sound of children playing under the big tree at the entrance of the village. At first glance, few people were wearing clothes. They were all carrying flour bags or naked.
Those who can stay in the village to play are the younger ones, while the older ones go to the mountains to work and pick wild vegetables.
Gu Qingmeng and her family had a lot of stuff, so Pei Xinghe drove the ox cart directly to their doorstep.
The old cow had been holding it in all the way, and when it stopped it started to poop. Pei Xinghe's eyes changed.
Gu Qingmeng and the others were busy carrying their luggage and didn't notice that the ox cart had moved forward a few steps.
Pei Xinghe estimated the distance and poked the cow's butt with his whip. Su Xue happened to walk to the back of the ox cart to move the backpack and stepped on the freshly baked cow dung.
"ah!"
"Woof woof woof."
Just then, a dog barked. The old cow was startled and jumped several times, and the ox cart twisted wildly.
As luck would have it, Su Xue fell on the cow dung while trying to avoid the ox cart.
Pei Xinghe looked at her miserable appearance and touched his nose guiltily. He swore that he just wanted Su Xue to step on the cow dung, and he really didn't want her to sit on it. It was all a coincidence.
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