That night, after everyone in the family had fallen asleep, Bai Yajing got up and dressed herself up warmly, covering herself from head to toe.
The black market is still open at this time.
Dressed like this, no one can tell who she is, saving her the trouble of disguising herself.
Riding her bicycle, the road was freezing cold with snow and ice, she arrived at the black market with practiced ease.
She had too much stock, and time was tight, so the higher-ups would definitely deal directly with the boss.
She didn't know the head of the black market, but she knew how to get his attention, so she simply approached the gatekeeper right at the entrance.
The gatekeeper was a young man, stamping his feet from the cold. She walked over and asked in a low voice, "Do you buy grain or not?"
The young gatekeeper stared wide-eyed, looking Bai Yajing up and down, unsure whether she was playing a trick on him, since she sounded like a young woman.
But they were really short of food. The north had recently suffered severe disasters, and the boss had already received official notification. Thinking of this, he also lowered his voice and asked, "How much...do you have?"
Well, even a mosquito bite is still meat; every little bit helps.
Bai Yajing smiled slightly. It's done!
“There are many. Take me to see your boss and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.”
The young man frowned deeply. "Are you sure? Don't lie to me, or our boss won't let you off the hook!"
It's no wonder he's cautious; the boss has been so worried about this lately that he's lost his appetite. If he's given hope only to be disappointed again, he'll really lose his temper.
Bai Yajing nodded solemnly, "Okay, you can take me there."
The young man sensed her seriousness, gritted his teeth, and said, "Come with me!"
He waved his hand behind him, and soon someone came to take his place.
Bai Yajing quietly followed him through a maze of turns until they arrived at a secluded courtyard in a corner.
The knocking was repeated three times, three long knocks followed by one short knock, before the person inside cautiously opened the door.
"Xiao Dao? Isn't it your shift today? Why are you back at this hour?" The newcomer's gaze was fixed on Bai Yajing, who was following behind Xiao Dao.
The gatekeeper, Xiao Dao, stepped to the side, revealing Bai Yajing. "Second Brother, this woman says she has a lot of grain and is asking if we should buy it."
The person he called "Second Brother" had a bright look in his eyes and looked at Bai Yajing to confirm, "Really?"
"It's real, even more real than pearls! Can I come in? It's so cold!"
She can't get cold now.
The man realized what was happening and quickly stepped aside, saying, "Excuse me, comrade, please come in!"
The three of them went into the house.
Inside, a stove was burning, and Bai Yajing finally felt warmth.
There are several men working in the main hall now, so the workload in the black market must be quite substantial.
When they saw her coming, they glanced at her and then lowered their heads. However, Bai Yajing could sense that they were still watching her, and they would capture her immediately if she made any unusual movements.
The man sitting in the center looked up at her and asked, "What's going on?"
The second brother quickly stepped forward with a smile, "Boss, this woman says she has a lot of grain!"
Bai Yajing had noticed him just now. This man had a powerful aura, unlike ordinary people. He had a decent appearance and upright demeanor; she could tell from his face that he wasn't a villain, which put her at ease.
Now that she had chosen the right person, she didn't want to waste any more time and said directly, "I have five tons of wheat, as well as some corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Do you want to buy them?" Over the years, she had never stopped planting, and the harvest from the black soil was exceptionally good. She could easily provide all of these.
This was because she had reserved some space for growing medicinal herbs.
Her words shocked everyone present.
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