"Looking for the captain?"
Lin Shulan didn't understand.
"Yes, there are many women in Caohua Brigade who are clever and skillful. After the autumn harvest, everyone is idle at home. Why not learn a skill and earn some extra money?"
Gu Keqing also expressed his thoughts.
"What's the extra money?"
This was the first time Aunt Lanhua heard this new name.
"Extra income is income other than your main job."
Gu Keqing explained it as simply as possible.
"Oh... Then I want to make some extra money. My family doesn't support me with anything after I went to the countryside. I don't even have money to buy clothes."
Lin Shulan lowered her head in shame.
"You can put learning how to make clothes on the agenda first. If the brigade approves it, my sister-in-law and I are willing to teach you everything we know. We might even be able to open a small clothing factory in the future."
Gu Keqing knew that there were precedents of setting up factories in towns and villages in other regions.
If the Red Sun Commune allows it, starting a side business to increase income will also benefit everyone.
"Thank you so much, Gu Zhiqing. I'll go over there after work this afternoon."
Lin Shulan said happily.
"Okay! We'll wait for you."
The few of them chatted and laughed all the way until they arrived at the county town.
After agreeing on a time to return to the city, everyone went about their own business.
Gu Keqing disguised herself and went to the black market without stopping.
"Big sister, you are finally here. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Liu Mangzi stood at the entrance of the black market and said anxiously.
"What's wrong, Brother Liu? What happened?"
Gu Keqing walked to the innermost position with the basket on her back and asked him, "Is there something wrong with the goods?"
"No, no, no, it's not the product that's problematic, it's just that it's too popular, especially that Shui'er!"
Liu Mangzi was so excited that his tongue was tied. "Not only have they sold all of them, but the provincial capital has also placed an order for 20 bottles from me."
"That's great, there are still many rich people in the provincial capital!"
Gu Keqing smiled as she took things out of her backpack. "This time, I brought not only perfume, but also some jewelry. Brother Liu, can you take a look at them? Does anyone want them?"
Liu Mangzi opened a velvet box and was immediately attracted by it, with a look of surprise in his eyes.
He looked around and whispered:
"Is this made of pure gold inlaid with jade?"
"Well, Brother Liu is the real expert."
Gu Keqing exclaimed in admiration.
"This one is at least 300 yuan!"
Liu Mangzi closed the velvet box reluctantly, then picked up another one and opened it.
"This pure gold one is 280 yuan. It's so finely crafted, it's nothing like the stuff here!"
Gu Keqing smiled: "I'm from Hong Kong, the supply is guaranteed, just go ahead and make your move."
Liu Mangzi smacked his lips and read it over and over again.
Finally, I made up my mind, "Okay, I'll try two first. If they sell well, I'll buy more."
"Do you want soap and soap this time?"
Gu Keqing asked.
"Yes, yes, yes! Big factories give out benefits, so I ordered a lot. This time I got 200 yuan each for soap, 30 bottles of perfume, 20 sets each of shampoo and shower gel, and these two gold chains."
Liu Mangzi reported the amount he wanted in one breath.
"Brother Liu, I have a set of facial oils here. I'll give them to you for free. Let your wife try them out. If you think they work, you can try selling them too."
Gu Keqing took out another set of unpacked water and lotion and handed it to him.
In the 1970s, there were no such separate skin care products, and the supply and marketing cooperatives only sold vanishing cream.
So when such an exquisite bottle was taken out, Liu Mangzi was stunned instantly.
"Is this also what the ladies of Hong Kong use?"
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