Volume 1 Chapter 8 Entering the Black Market
I feel sorry for Sheng’s father, who was used to eating delicacies from land and sea in later life, and now he is so happy for a bowl of noodles.
The family had a simple dinner and went back to rest. There were not many entertainment activities in those days.
Everyone went to bed at around seven or eight in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Sheng went to work today to inquire about work news, but to no avail.
Before going to bed, Mother Sheng sighed. Her children were truly her biggest worry in her life.
Father Sheng patted her shoulder and said, "There is still half a month left. Use this time to choose a good family."
Mother Sheng nodded, her daughter was also old enough to get married.
If there is really no other way in the end, this is the only last resort.
The next morning, after having breakfast with Grandpa Sheng and Grandma Sheng, Sheng Wanyan went out carrying a bamboo basket.
From the original owner's memory, she knew where the black market was.
When she went to the factory to sell grain, she had to pay according to the black market price. After all, it was impossible not to make money.
Sheng Wanyan found a deserted place and went into the space to put on makeup. Fortunately, she had learned special makeup techniques.
She painted herself like a middle-aged woman with a sallow face, and changed into the worst clothes in the space.
At first glance, it was an unforgettable sight. Into the bamboo basket were placed 3 jin of ordinary rice, 3 cleaned rabbits, 2 pheasants, and a jin of brown sugar.
She was afraid that since it was her first time doing this, she decided to be conservative and make a small amount of money first, then accumulate it over time.
Take a look at the situation first and don't let anyone get caught up in your thoughts.
Sheng Wanyan left the space and walked towards the black market according to the original owner's memory.
When she reached the entrance of the black market, an old man watching the wind at the entrance stopped her when he saw her coming in.
Sheng Wanyan opened the basket and took out two candies for him. One candy was very precious nowadays.
The old man took a look at the things in the basket and waved his hand to let her go in.
Sheng Wanyan entered the black market, which was actually an alley. Those who came to sell things would run in the middle of the alley for their convenience.
After all, private buying and selling is not allowed now. Once discovered, you will be labeled as "speculator".
That needs to be reformed, and it will affect the whole family.
But now food is in short supply. Not only is food scarce in every household, but all supplies are in short supply.
Sheng Wanyan did not sell it right away, but instead asked other people about their prices.
Although she had more than enough food, she didn't want to be taken advantage of.
Since we have come to this era, we must integrate into the way of doing things and people of this era.
People living in this era can be said to be willing to sacrifice their lives for a little food.
Otherwise, if someone wants to keep you here, you'll be doomed.
She is not a saint, but rather very selfish.
There is nothing wrong with her protecting herself as long as it does not endanger others.
Sheng Wanyan asked two speculators and got a rough idea of the price.
The price on the black market is twice as high as that in the supply and marketing cooperatives, and that’s only if you have a ticket.
Sheng Wanyan walked to the center, squatted down at the entrance of an alley, and put the backpack on the ground.
The location here is the best for both escape and traffic.
As soon as Sheng Wanyan squatted down, a man wearing leather shoes stood in front of her.
"Ma'am, what do you have here?"
A young man in his 30s asked about the price. Anyone who can afford leather shoes will not be short of money.
What’s the use of having money if you can’t buy meat?
"There are three pounds of rice, a few wild animals, and a pound of brown sugar."
Sheng Wanyan imitated the voice of a middle-aged woman. She learned many stunts in later life.
She could still imitate a woman's voice.
When the man heard that she had rice and brown sugar, he immediately squatted down to take a look. When he saw the white rice, he couldn't help himself.
His wife is pregnant now, and that's when she needs refined grains and brown sugar to nourish her body.
"How much?"
"Rice is 0.3 yuan per pound, brown sugar is 1 yuan per pound, and prey is 3 yuan per pound, weighing two pounds. You need a ticket, any ticket will do."
Sheng Wanyan quoted her own price. She was short of tickets now, and she also had to buy some things for her elders at home.
Moreover, her prices were very fair and she would not deliberately raise the prices. The man nodded after hearing this.
"I want both the brown sugar and the rice, and a wild rabbit and a pheasant."
The young man took most of her things, and Sheng Wanyan took out the things and gave them to him.
After she received the money, two more people came and bought her remaining two rabbits and pheasant.
Sheng Wanyan did not continue selling. She came here today just to test the waters and understand the market.
It’s better not to be too conspicuous since it’s her first time here. Besides, it’s her first time doing this, so she’s still very nervous.
Sheng Wanyan found a deserted place, entered the space, and counted the money she had earned in this hour.
She earned 15 yuan from the prey, 1 yuan from brown sugar, 90 cents from rice, three national food coupons, two sugar coupons, and four ordinary food coupons.
All in all, she earned 16.9 yuan. This amount of money was not much for her, but it was a huge sum of money in that era.
Including the original owner's own money and the money she took back from Sheng Xiuying, she had a total of 61.6 yuan.
Sheng Wanyan had a simple meal in the space and picked some fruits to eat.
This is the time when everyone gets off work because there are too many people in the factory.
You have to ask during everyone's working hours so as not to attract attention.
Sheng Wanyan waited until 2:30 and packed 5 kilograms of brown sugar, 3 kilograms of white sugar, 10 kilograms of rice, 1 pheasant, 1 rabbit, and 20 eggs.
She walked towards the factory's staff quarters. She did not remove her makeup and still looked like a middle-aged woman.
Sheng Wanyan had just walked to the tube-shaped building of the machine tool factory and looked at the housewives coming out one after another.
I saw a good-looking woman coming out. It seemed that she was going to the supply and marketing cooperative.
Sheng Wanyan walked over and whispered in her ear, "Auntie, I have rice."
When the old lady heard this, her eyes immediately lit up and she looked at the people around her warily: "Are you serious?"
Sheng Wanyan nodded, and she clearly saw that the old lady's eyes were shining.
"Come to my house?"
The old lady seemed to feel that there was something wrong with what she said and immediately explained to her.
"Don't worry, there's no one at my house."
Sheng Wanyan nodded, and the old lady immediately pulled her inside, talking loudly as she walked.
"Sister-in-law! How come you have time to come and see me today?"
"Come into the house and have a drink of water!"
Sheng Wanyan listened to the old lady's acting and cooperated with her tacitly.
"My father-in-law asked me to come!"
The old lady praised her, took her back to her home, poured her a glass of water, and asked her to open the backpack.
Sheng Wanyan didn't expect that her aunt's house was on the fifth floor. It would be strange if she wasn't tired after climbing up there carrying so many things.
After drinking two sips of water, he opened the basket and showed her the things in it. When the old lady saw so many things, her eyes were filled with joy.
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