"Okay, okay."
"Designer Ruan, this quarter's share will be distributed next quarter. Remember to come to the finance office to collect it then."
After Jiang Changguo finished speaking, he hurried to the workshop.
He needs to have a sample made and show it to foreign businessmen.
Ruan Qiushui put the contract into her spatial storage and set off for her second stop: the black market.
"My dear Qiu-jie, you've finally arrived."
Ever since Ruan Qiushui said she could get her hands on fruit, he's been bragging about it.
We've already received quite a few orders; they want any fruit.
But no matter how long he waited, Sister Qiu didn't come. He didn't have her contact information either, which was really worrying him.
"Alright, come with me to the usual place to pick up the goods."
Ruan Qiushui led Zhou Yi toward the old house.
"Why."
Zhou Yi was overjoyed and quickly led his men to pick up the goods.
"The goods are all here. Try selling them first and see how it goes."
Ruan Qiushui only took 100 catties each of oranges, apples, pears, bananas, and watermelons.
I don't know how much demand there is in this town. These fruits don't have a long shelf life like grains. If there are too many, they'll rot and go to waste.
"Oh my, these fruits are all huge! I can smell their fragrance from far away. They must be of good quality."
Zhou Yi walked forward with a cheerful smile, picked up an apple, and took a bite.
"Sweet, crisp, and fragrant."
Zhou Yi took a bite and was immediately captivated by the apple, quickly devouring it down to the core.
"Sister Qiu, if we're talking about skill, you're the one."
Zhou Yi gave a thumbs up.
These fruits, none of which are in season, are so fresh, and it's truly rare to see them all together in front of him.
Either they have some special preservation method, or they come from greenhouses.
These fruits are highly sought after as soon as they hit the market.
"Brother Zhou, that's five hundred jin in total."
The younger brother quickly put it on the scale and loaded it onto the truck.
"Sister Qiu, don't worry, I'll make sure you sell all the stock. How much of this batch do you want to sell?"
Previously, Ruan Qiushui had been the one quoting prices for the goods, but now that she hadn't spoken, Zhou Yi didn't dare to speak up on his own.
"You can decide how to sell this small amount. I'll come back in two days and bring you a batch of grain and meat. We'll settle the price there."
Even at one yuan per kilogram, it would only amount to five hundred yuan, which is not even a fraction of what she made in her previous two transactions.
I wonder if the money I've saved will be enough to buy a few courtyard houses in Beijing after the market opens up.
“Okay, since Sister Qiu trusts me, I will definitely sell it for a high price.”
He decided to raise the price a bit so that Sister Qiu could make some money.
Ruan Qiushui bid farewell to Zhou Yi and headed to the third post office.
"Comrade, long live the people! Do you have any letters from Ruan Qiushui?"
Ruan Qiushui walked in, and there was a junior clerk sitting inside sorting through letters.
"Comrade, hello! Serving the people. Are you Ruan Qiushui yourself?"
The junior clerk glanced at Ruan Qiushui; this letter couldn't be given to the wrong person.
"Comrade, look, this is my letter of introduction, it has my name and information on it."
Every time she came to town, just to be on the safe side, Ruan Qiushui would ask the brigade leader to issue a letter of introduction to avoid being bothered by the young Red Army soldiers.
"The letter of introduction is correct. Here are three letters for you and two packages. Please sign here to confirm receipt."
The junior staff member took out a receipt book and asked Ruan Qiushui to write her name on it.
"Thank you, comrade."
Ruan Qiushui took the letter, then went to collect two huge packages before carrying a basket on her back and walking outside.
As usual, I found an empty alley to put the package in a space to reduce its weight.
However, at this last stop, Grandma Liu and Grandpa Shen weren't home. According to Zhang Ma, the elderly couple received a telegram yesterday and then hurriedly went to another province with their guards.
After saying goodbye to Zhang Ma and leaving behind a letter with some pastries, Ruan Qiushui left the area of the small Western-style house.
"Help, help, ugh."
Ruan Qiushui was about to go get her bicycle to return to the brigade when she unexpectedly heard running sounds and a girl's cries for help coming from ahead.
Love comes around the corner, and it's another scene of six eyes meeting.
The girl's mouth was covered by the man with the pointed face and monkey-like features, who then put one hand on her waist and tried to grope her.
"Mmm mmm mmm."
Help me.
The girl's hair was disheveled, her eyes were red, and she was filled with despair.
"Wow, she's quite pretty. Want to have some fun with your brother?"
The man with the pointed snout and monkey-like face looked at the girl's face, then his interest in Ruan Qiushui grew even stronger. He reached out his hand to grab Ruan Qiushui.
"Fuck your sister."
It's like a dung beetle wearing a mask—shameless and shameless, not even looking at its own behavior.
Ruan Qiushui pulled out a stun gun and shot the thug.
"I'm so scared."
The girl, still in shock, threw herself into Ruan Qiushui's arms and sobbed uncontrollably.
She thought she would lose her innocence today and had already planned how to end it all.
"Don't cry, straighten your clothes, I'll take you home."
Ruan Qiushui patted the girl's shoulder, looking at her head nestled in front of her breasts, and couldn't quite tell who had gotten the better deal.
"My house is just up ahead."
"My name is Yang Chuchu. My father is the director of the supply and marketing cooperative, and my mother is the director of the Women's Federation."
"You saved me, and I still don't know your name?"
Yang Chuchu wiped away her tears, took Ruan Qiushui's hand, and asked.
"I am Ruan Qiushui, a sent-down youth from the Red Flag Brigade."
Ruan Qiushui looked at the naive girl in front of her with some surprise. Was it really okay to tell a complete stranger about her past?
"So you were a sent-down youth."
Yang Chuchu nodded in satisfaction.
"I hereby declare that you are my best friend. Will you be my best friend?"
Yang Chuchu opened her almond-shaped eyes, her lips slightly curved, revealing two small dimples. Her chubby, fair face resembled a hamster ball.
Ruan Qiushui thought it was quite cute.
"You said you're my best friend, do I have a choice?"
Ruan Qiushui shrugged helplessly. Why not use the connections that are offered to her?
"Great, I finally have a good friend."
Yang Chuchu excitedly circled around Ruan Qiushui.
“…”
So, I'm this girl's only good friend?
"Let's go, A-Qiu, my house is just ahead."
Yang Chuchu charmingly took Ruan Qiushui's arm and led her forward.
The two walked through the alley and came to a row of tenement buildings.
"This is the house that my dad's work unit allocated to me."
Yang Chuchu took out her key and opened the door.
Yang Chuchu lives in a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment on the second floor, which is considered a good deal in terms of housing provided by her work unit.
"Chuchu, why are you back so soon? Weren't you going to the county for fun? And who is this girl with you?"
Chu Fang was resting at home today and was wondering why her daughter, who had only been gone for less than half an hour, had returned. Unexpectedly, a girl followed behind her.
"mother."
It would have been better if Chu Fang hadn't asked; the moment she did, Yang Chuchu burst into tears.
"What's wrong? Who bullied you?"
After Chu Fang finished speaking, she gave Ruan Qiushui a special look.
"Mom, I almost got taken advantage of by a hooligan today."
Yang Chuchu cried uncontrollably and recounted the events in broken sentences.
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