Chapter 84 It’s Because You Secretly Stockpiled Food
"What the hell? There's a limit on the amount of food you can buy?"
"We've brought our food coupons, so why can't we buy it?"
"God damn it, is there any way to survive these days?"
"If I had known earlier, I would have asked my husband to come along..."
The noisy voices made Xu Zhixia's ears hurt.
She looked solemn, it seemed that this was more serious than she had imagined.
The already arrogant salesperson is now even more arrogant.
She yelled at the top of her voice: "Everyone, keep order. If there's a commotion, no one will be able to buy anything."
This impatient look made many people hold their breath.
But because of her identity, she was angry but dared not say anything.
Aunt Cai looked embarrassed and stretched her neck to look inside.
Finally, he sighed helplessly and forced a smile: "Xiao Xia, I plan to go back first. Do you want to stay or..."
The rest of the words were not finished, but the meaning was self-evident.
Xu Zhixia thought for a moment and asked, "Aunt Cai, I can queue up with you and give you my limited purchase."
Aunt Cai felt a warm feeling in her heart. At this time when food prices were rising, Xu Zhixia's words undoubtedly moved her.
She, Jiang Xu Zhixia, kept this kindness in her heart and smiled faintly.
"Xiao Xia, thank you, Auntie, but it's not necessary."
She looked around and saw that no one was paying attention to this side. She lowered her voice and said, "Look at the team ahead. By the time we get there, there probably won't be any food left."
"Why don't we go back and prepare today and go to the nearby city tomorrow."
Xu Zhixia nodded, thinking that what Aunt Cai said made sense.
But what came next...she didn't think so.
Food prices are skyrocketing now, and it's the same everywhere.
She said that the price might continue to rise tomorrow.
But she didn't say this because now was not the time to talk.
Just when Xu Zhixia and Aunt Cai were about to go back, a riot broke out ahead.
"What? That's it?"
"No way! We've run out of food. I have food coupons and money, so why don't you sell it to me?"
"Damn it! You must still have some grain in your supply and marketing cooperative, and you're trying to raise the price and sell it to us!"
Someone blurted out a sentence that ignited everyone's anger.
They swarmed into the supply and marketing cooperative, and the scene became chaotic.
Xu Zhixia's face changed drastically, and he quickly pulled Aunt Cai to hide in the open space.
Crowding people together can be fatal, and this is no joke.
By the time the two of them left the encirclement, they were both covered in cold sweats and gasping for breath.
"Xiao Xia, I'm glad I have you."
Aunt Cai's eyes flashed with gratitude as she spoke sincerely.
Xu Zhixia wanted to smile soothingly, but the corners of her mouth just couldn't curl up.
She was worried and said, "Aunt, let's go back first."
"The boat coming back soon... I guess it'll be quite crowded."
Aunt Cai nodded in understanding and strode away with Xu Zhixia.
Back on the island, Xu Zhixia and Aunt Cai walked side by side on the way back.
Seeing that no one was around, Xu Zhixia lowered her voice and said, "Aunt, my family stockpiled some food a few days ago."
"If that's not enough for you, you can come to my house and get some."
Aunt Cai was a little surprised. She was not surprised that Xu Zhixia hoarded food because it was Xu Zhixia who told Political Commissar Zhou about this.
But she didn't expect that Xu Zhixia would be willing to lend her the food.
Her brows softened, and she patted Xu Zhixia's hand: "Good child, if it really comes to that... I'll have to trouble you."
Xu Zhixia smiled and did not explain. This storm will pass after a while.
The two separated at the intersection and went back to their homes.
No one noticed that behind the big tree nearby, an incredible gaze fell on Xu Zhixia's back.
During this period, the price of food did not drop due to the scramble, but instead became higher and higher.
This caused panic among the people, and more and more people went to the supply and marketing cooperatives in the middle of the night to queue up to buy food.
Xu Zhixia learned from Aunt Cai that all the food in the nearby areas had been sold out.
For a while, people were in panic and chaos.
But all this has nothing to do with Xu Zhixia. He is not in a hurry as he has food in his hands.
She also mentioned this matter privately to a few aunts she was on good terms with. If anyone's family was really short of rice, she would be willing to lend them a few kilograms.
However, the rise in food prices still greatly affected Xu Zhixia's mood.
Just as she was waiting for new news, there was another knock on the door.
Xu Zhixia was stunned for a moment, then she reacted and went to open the door, only to see a group of people blocking her door.
The leader was an acquaintance, Zhuzi's mother.
Xu Zhixia frowned and asked, "What are you doing here again this time?"
This word "又" seems very spiritual.
The others showed embarrassed expressions and subconsciously took a step back.
But when he thought of what Zhuzi's mother had just said, he gritted his teeth and did not leave.
Zhuzi's mother crossed her arms and said confidently, "Xu Zhixia, at this critical moment, do you still want to hide this from everyone?"
Xu Zhixia remained silent, his sharp gaze fixed on her.
She took a deep breath and continued, "You have food at home, right? Everyone's short of food right now, and you're still doing those capitalist things?"
"Just take it out and share it with everyone!"
As soon as the words fell, many people echoed them.
Xu Zhixia's eyes turned colder, and she said in a cold voice, "Don't you have even a grain of rice left in your house?"
Everyone's faces turned red immediately and they hesitated, not daring to speak.
Although food prices have risen now, many families still save some food.
Apart from anything else, if the situation really gets to the point where there is no food to eat, the army will not just sit there and do nothing.
But the news of food shortage has made people panic. Who doesn’t want to store more?
So after hearing the news that Xu Zhixia's family had stockpiled food, some people followed over.
Xu Zhixia looked around and raised her voice: "If anyone says there's no food at home, please stand up. I'll go back with you to take a look."
"We're all from the same island. I'll sell you a few kilograms."
"But if you think I'm easy to bully, and you come to bully me, don't treat me, Xu Zhixia, as a pushover."
After these powerful words were spoken, many people began to retreat.
The consequences of Zhuzi's mother's last trouble are still fresh in their minds. They are also bewitched and come to cause trouble for Xu Zhixia.
Their expressions were clearly visible on their faces. Xu Zhixia could see it, and Zhuzi's mother could naturally see it as well.
But things have come to this point, and she can no longer regret it.
The scene when Wang Zhuang kept calling Xu Zhixia after she went back last time came to her mind.
A hint of madness flashed in her eyes, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Xu Zhixia, do you really think we don't know?"
"Why are food prices rising? Isn't it because you're secretly hoarding food..."
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