Qian Qing turned over, and the occasional light from the window shone in, dimming clearly on her face.

My brother-in-law is not a likable person. No one likes a person who is timid and always backs off when faced with problems. But Qian Qing took Qian Yu's words to heart.

Along the way, Qian Qing saw that Huang Sanping was really good to Qian Yu. He carried bags and things for Qian Yu along the way, protected Qian Yu when there were many people around, and would do what Qian Yu said when something happened, no matter how unwilling he was.

There are many kinds of relationships in the world, and Qian Qing would not impose her relationship with Zhou Hao on other people's relationships.

The group arrived at Yangcheng Railway Station and was overwhelmed by the crowds as soon as they got off the train. Qian Qing, who had changed clothes on the train, patted her cheeks, and the four of them left with their bags hanging on their chests.

The last time Qian Qing went to the provincial capital, she was impressed by how much it had changed. This time when she arrived in Guangzhou, Qian Qing realized that Guangzhou was like another world.

There were crowds of people, some with slicked-back hair and some wearing floral dresses, and there were so many cars on the street!

The other three were not in a much better situation, all staring at their surroundings in amazement.

Someone selling tea leaf eggs came up and said, "Do you want tea leaf eggs? Thirty cents each."

Even Qian Qing thought the price was expensive. There was only one egg per pound of chicken, and the tea leaf eggs were small! But after watching her refuse, the tea leaf egg seller turned around and sold two to the traveler with the bag.

Qian Qing intuitively felt that this trip to Guangzhou was a good choice. This place is a weather vane for the whole country. If the environment of individual businesses here is at this level, it can only mean that Y City will be like this sooner or later in the future!

"... Let's go and find a place to stay first."

The few of them hadn't walked far when they met someone handing out pieces of paper.

“A decent hotel with hot water and TV!”

"Five bucks a night!"

"It's safe and worry-free. I don't want to leave once I stay here!"

Qian Qing took the paper but did not follow. Instead, she called Qian Yu and the others to walk to the side of the road together.

It was different from last time. Last time they went to the provincial capital, there was the local tyrant Lao Ding with them, but this time when they came to Guangzhou, they were completely in the dark.

Qian Qing carefully asked passers-by about the largest market in the area, and even picked three or four people to ask, including men, women, young and old.

These people all speak the same language.

"To purchase goods, go to Shisanhang."

"It's the Thirteenth Floor, and there are a few small streets over there."

"It's Shisanhang. You can take bus No. 3 to get there."

…

Four people carried their bags and squeezed into the bus. It was really crowded, but by the time they got off the bus, they all felt they had escaped.

"You'll probably have to hold your wallet in your hand when riding this kind of car. If you're not careful, someone will pick your pocket." Ding Jie was still worried. From the outside, he really couldn't tell that so many people could fit in this kind of car.

A few people rushed to Shisanhang excitedly, but were poured with a basin of cold water as soon as they arrived.

"The market is closed. Come early tomorrow."

Originally, they didn't expect to buy goods right away, they just came to feel the place out. Qian Qing was also open-minded, and dragged a few people to find a hotel.

I found a hotel not far from Thirteen Factories. It was three yuan a night, which was not cheap, but it was understandable given that it was so close to the market.

There were two rooms for men and women, and the hotel provided hot water for bathing. The four of them took a break. Qian Qing was excited to go out shopping and eat.

Huang Sanping was about to throw cold water on him again, but Qian Yu interrupted him and said, "Let's go."

Now that you are here, it would be a shame if you don’t go out and see the world.

There are many merchants here, people from all over the country come here to buy goods, and the nightlife is also rich. Not far away there is a street selling snacks, and there are also some stalls next to the snacks.

Several people ordered clay pot rice, and Qian Qing was holding a plate of intestine vermicelli in her hand.

The stall owner, who had a beer belly, chatted with them in forced Mandarin.

"This beautiful lady is so pretty, where is she from?"

"You are from the north. You come all the way here to buy goods. You must have made a fortune sooner or later."

Qian Qing was very outgoing and started talking to the other person as soon as she heard the voice.

"It's obvious that the boss has made a fortune. Hmm... the rice crust under the basil rice is really crispy. The rice must have been soaked and mixed with oil before being put into the pot. It tastes really good!"

The stall owner immediately became proud: "Of course, if we talk about who makes the best clay pot rice, my shop is the best on this street. How come a pretty girl can also make clay pot rice?"

"I can't, but there are several chefs in my family. Look, the boy sitting over there, his father is a chef."

Ding Jie was stuffing his food into his mouth at this moment. When he heard his sister mention him, he raised his head and asked, "Huh?"

The stall owner got excited when someone spoke to him. Since no one was ordering food at the moment, he pulled over a stool and sat down.

Ding Jie saw the look on his sister's face and it was obvious that she wanted him to show off his skills, so he swallowed the food in his mouth and started to perform.

"It's delicious, especially the sauce, which should be made from sugar, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. Well, there's a bit too much sugar, but I ordered black bean pork ribs, which taste better with more sugar..."

The stall owner's eyes lit up as if he wanted to take Ding Jie home as his son: "Handsome boy, you have a good tongue!"

Qian Qing was extremely satisfied. Ding Jie's skill was indeed a great social tool. Many deals were concluded at the dinner table, which shows that food is always a timeless topic of conversation.

After the stall owner had discussed the taste of the dishes with Ding Jie for a long time, Qian Qing finally showed her true colors and diverted the stall owner's attention to herself.

"Boss, why do I see not many customers here?"

The stall owner waved his hand and said, "There are off-seasons and peak seasons. It's off-season when you come here. But there are a lot of good things in Shisanhang, and there are also customers who come here to buy goods out of season. You can get a cheaper price if you buy them now."

"Only big shippers dare to do that. People like us with little capital don't dare to do that. The goods have been in stock for half a year. Without some capital, you can't do that."

"That's true. Then you should look at other things. There are a lot of fresh things here in Shisanhang. New things are shipped from Hong Kong Island every month. Look, there are some merchants there. Even if they don't buy goods, they still come here often, for fear that if the wind blows in the wrong direction, crabs won't be the first to be eaten. Recently, it is said that some new hats came from Hong Kong Island, and several merchants fought to grab them. Later, the police were called in."

"It's so scary, people have to rob to buy things here?"

"It's like this in the morning market. Some vendors and shops are open in the morning and afternoon, but they are not as lively as the morning market. Only regular customers will go and see them."

…

Huang Sanping stared at Qian Qing's eloquent words, who in a short time had gotten out of her experience that might have taken others several days to figure out. He was filled with sincere admiration.

No wonder they can make money.

Qian Qing was ready to leave after finding out almost everything. Before leaving, she thought for a moment and took out the last bottle of chili sauce from her bag and gave it to the stall owner.

"This is the chili sauce my mother made. I'm giving it to you, my boss. If you hadn't explained it to me, I wouldn't have understood it."

After two rejections, the stall owner finally took the offer and said a little embarrassedly, "Then your clay pot rice is free. Pretty girl, remember to come often."

How could Qian Qing really get a free meal? A bowl of clay pot rice cost two yuan, but she simply took eight yuan, put it on the stall and ran away, not caring at all about the anxious shouts of the stall owner behind her.

Not long after they left, Qian Qing turned back and told Ding Jie, "Come back again before you leave and build a good relationship with them."

Ding Jie nodded in confusion. Only Qian Yu saw her sister's little thoughts and secretly learned from her.

The next morning, the four of them got up early, washed up, and headed straight to the Shisanhang morning market.

At three or four in the morning, the morning market was full of small stalls lined up next to each other. Electric wires were pulled out from the street, and each stall had a light bulb installed. Standing at the end of the street and looking at the end, the small stalls could be seen beyond the line of sight.

There are also stalls in the small alleys next to the main street, and people are constantly shouting at the top of their lungs.

"Acrylic socks, new arrivals—"

"Wool skirt, new from Hong Kong, minimum order of 100 pieces——"

"Civil aviation caps, civil aviation caps, all kinds of patterns and colors are available——"

"Felt beret—"

…

The four people in the group were completely unfamiliar with this bustling atmosphere. The wholesale markets that Qian Qing and Qian Yu had seen in the provincial capital were nothing compared to this.

Some of the goods here are really "snatched". Customers from all over the world will buy goods worth hundreds or thousands of dollars at a time, as if they are holding paper.

"…Isn't it the off-season?"

What would it be like during the peak season?

There was no need for the four of them to go together. Qian Qing took Qian Yu with her to go shopping, and told Ding Jie and Huang Sanping: "We are here to look around today. Look and listen more. Write down any items that you like. If there is a store, ask where it is. If you can't find anyone later, just go back to the hotel."

Qian Qing looked at the dazzling array of accessories and clothing and visited each stall one by one.

When the provincial capital was still selling wool from woolen sheep as a hot commodity, the Thirteen Hongs had already begun to align their aesthetics with those of Hong Kong Island.

Socks come in a variety of colors, materials, and lengths, and the wholesale price for a pair is only 40 or 50 cents.

The woolen skirt is extremely short and is paired with long, thick stockings. It is said that this is how girls in Hong Kong Island dress now.

Felt berets are a popular hat type recently. They come in various colors and have an elastic band at the back of the head. Qian Qing fell in love with them the moment she tried them on.

There are also civil aviation caps. These days, any girl who has a civil aviation cap is the most fashionable. Since the civil aviation was separated from the air force in 1979, it has changed its uniforms, especially the white shirt with a large lapel and a flat-top wide-brimmed cap of China Eastern Airlines, which led the trend. The civil aviation caps sold on the market now are also modified versions. They are more similar to berets in shape. Except for the different materials used, they are similar in other aspects.

…

When Qian Qing emerged from the crowd, she was holding a skirt, a pair of stockings, and two berets. People at the morning market don't sell them individually, so Qian Qing had to bargain for these items after paying a higher price.

Want to do business, why not try it yourself first? Qian Qing happily took a few pieces of clothing back to try on.