Chapter 140 Preparation
Xia Xiaoman also felt that the eldest brother of the Ye family was a good-for-nothing, but the main problem lay with Ye Xiaojie.
"The world is in such a mess right now, some things need to be given up, and we can't give up the benefits we have gained just because of a little family affection."
Sun Qing sighed sadly, "It's not that easy to give up. Uncle Ye and Auntie both live with the eldest brother of the Ye family. Xiaojie has to give in to the Buddha, so she doesn't want to make things too awkward with the eldest brother of the Ye family."
If Ye's father and mother had the same attitude as Ye's eldest brother, Ye Xiaojie would have been cruel enough to ignore his family. But Ye's father and mother were really kind to her, so she could ignore her eldest brother's family, but she couldn't ignore her parents.
Changing the subject, Sun Qing said, "However, Xiaojie and I plan to cooperate with the coach and the others. We will provide the materials, and they will work hard to find a team to transport the coal. The coal will be split 20% and 80% respectively. They will take 20% and Xiaojie and I will take 80%."
If we were to find a team in Yuancheng, the eldest brother of the Ye family would get wind of it as soon as we started looking for one. But if we were to find a team to transport coal in Fucheng, the eldest brother of the Ye family would not be able to intervene even if he wanted to.
She did not invite Xia Xiaoman to join them because she knew that Xia Xiaoman was now a member of Shuiyue Bay, and even if they cooperated, Xia Xiaoman would give priority to Shuiyue Bay.
"It's hard to find a motorcade nowadays. Do you have any connections in this regard?" Xia Xiaoman asked.
Sun Qing nodded. "Yes, Brother Yang used to repair cars in this area and knew a lot of people who had cars. I brought him here this time and asked him to help the coach organize the team."
After she finished speaking, she thought of something and said, "You guys in Floating City...are you planning to live in the sewers during the Eternal Night?"
Xia Xiaoman shook her head slowly, "I'm not sure. There's no notice from above, and now we have to continue cleaning the sewers. Maybe we really have to live in the sewers!"
Sun Qing's eyes flashed with envy, "You are so lucky to be able to live in the sewer."
Xia Xiaoman was so envious of her tone that she didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "What's so good about living in a sewer? If you want to live there, you can just clear the sewer in front of your house and live there!"
Sun Qing sighed, "The sewers in Yuancheng are uninhabitable. Many of them were collapsed by the tsunami. The ones that didn't collapse are damp and smelly, and are not suitable for humans to live in for a long time."
Xia Xiaoman was stunned for a moment and asked, "Where do you plan to live in Yongye? Are you going to live in the building?"
"There are several famous mountains in Yuancheng. The government has sent people to the mountains to check if there are any caves suitable for living. If there are none, they will have to dig some caves temporarily."
Sun Qing continued, "Xiao Jie and I feel that even if there are caves suitable for living in the mountains, it won't be our turn, so we plan to reinforce the house we live in now and build two fireplaces."
There are only a few mountains here, and you may not be able to get a spot even if you try your best. It is better to rely on your own efforts and find a way to build your own safe house.
"Do you know how to make a kang?" Xia Xiaoman asked.
"I saw my grandfather make it before. It's quite simple, but the materials are not easy to get."
"Then when you are free, teach me how to do it."
Sun Qing was surprised, "Aren't you living in the sewer? Why do you have a kang?"
Xia Xiaoman said: "I haven't decided whether to live in the sewers yet. Even if I live in the sewers, it won't stop me from building a kang at home."
"Okay! When I get back this time, I'll find some time to write down the details of making the kang and bring it to you next time I come over." Sun Qing agreed readily.
The two chatted about something else, and only after the transaction with Shuiyue Bay was completed did Sun Qing take his people away.
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After returning home, Xia Xiaoman hurriedly fed the rabbits and chickens that had been hungry for two or three days. After a few days, the other three hens also laid eggs, and there were 11 eggs in the chicken coop.
Another female rabbit also gave birth to little rabbits. Now, with the four rabbits she raised at the beginning, she has a total of 12 rabbits. When these little rabbits grow up, they will become a plate of spicy rabbit meat with good color, fragrance and taste!
The next morning, Xia Xiaoman went to work on time. He had taken a few days off. If he didn't work, all his work points would be deducted.
When Zhou Wenyu saw her, he asked, "How many days have you been away? How much coal did you get back?"
Xia Xiaoman smirked, "Haha, what coal? I asked for leave to take care of some personal matters."
Zhou Wenyu looked at her with a smile, not sure whether he believed what she said.
Xia Xiaoman muttered in her heart, the soldier's intuition is too sharp! She had deliberately staggered her return time, but she was still suspected of transporting coal.
Suddenly, a car horn sounded behind her. Xia Xiaoman turned around and saw that it was Wang Shijin driving her tattered pickup truck.
Wang Shijin leaned his head out of the car window and shouted, "You were not at home when I came back yesterday, so I took the rent back. I will give you the rent for both times when I come back in two days."
Xia Xiaoman nodded and asked, "You are going to Yancheng again."
"Well, follow the official motorcade. It's too dangerous to go on your own."
The scene of being surrounded by a carjacking car the day before yesterday is still vivid in their minds. The official convoy had to use guns and shoot to force the carjacking car back. If they go to Yancheng by themselves and encounter a carjacking car, they will have nowhere to escape.
Wang Shijin greeted Xia Xiaoman and hurriedly led the team to the official convoy gathering place.
On the other side, Xia Xiaoman worked for a day and came home with nothing to do after dinner, so he counted the supplies in the space.
Among the cold-resistant items, she has a lot of quilts and blankets, all bought from supermarkets for 0 yuan. Although the quality is average, as long as it can keep warm, it's fine.
I also have clothes, shoes, socks, hats and earmuffs, but not many and not thick enough. I need to find a way to get a few down jackets and snow boots.
I glanced at the time. It was past seven o'clock and the trading point was still closed.
Xia Xiaoman closed the doors and windows, and rode his bicycle to the nearest trading point. "Hello, do you have down jackets and snow boots?"
The staff member looked up at her and said, "You are late. There were two sets a few days ago, but they have been sold out."
Xia Xiaoman frowned and said, "Are there any other trading points, or do you know where I can buy these supplies?" As she spoke, she took out a pack of cigarettes and placed it on the table.
The staff member picked up the cigarette and looked at it. Seeing that it was an ordinary cigarette, he threw it back on the table without interest and said, "I don't know. Go ask somewhere else!"
Xia Xiaoman: “…”
Forget it, it’s better to do business with someone you know, so I should go ask Chen Guangli!
After finding a secluded and deserted place, Xia Xiaoman took out the off-road vehicle from the space and drove for more than 20 minutes to the trading point where Chen Guangli used to work.
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