That's right, these two are Sun Kaicheng and Qian Xiao. They discussed it over and over again, and decided that the grain could not be put into any government department. They were afraid that if they encountered an unreliable leader, he would confiscate it or distribute it to his own people.
The hardest part is not for those with some ability, but for the most ordinary people. Only by getting these grains circulating can we help more people who are truly in need.
Sun Kaicheng didn't know where he contacted the person, who was said to be the big boss of the black market here. However, it had been agreed beforehand that the price of these grains could not be raised and should be based on the normal black market price. The price of the grain ration coupons should not be slightly higher than that of the grain station. There should be no price gouging, so that the grain would become something that no one could afford.
It is said that although this black market boss's business was not very legitimate, he was definitely a loyal and upright person. During the war years, he also helped to pass on a lot of useful information. At that time, this black market boss was still a child.
Moreover, how could someone who has built such a large business here not have some connections? This is exactly the scenario that those in power want to see. Regardless of where the grain comes from, as long as it can be traded to alleviate the grain shortage, that is the greatest help they can receive.
The authorities are turning a blind eye to the current situation, especially since Sun Kaicheng has requested that grain prices not be raised, which has further improved the black market leaders' impression of him.
Sun Kaicheng initially disagreed with Erdan coming out on this adventure with him, but Qian Xiao disagreed. Two people are definitely stronger than one, and if something unexpected happens during the transaction, the two of them could cooperate to escape.
That's how the scene at the beginning came about.
The two of them sneaked over to the outskirts of the city, where it was much quieter. She had heard that not many people lived there, apparently because something had happened before and the people who used to live there had all moved away.
Thinking of this, Qian Xiao moved even closer to Sun Kaicheng. She was brave enough, but she was afraid of ghosts. Could this place be haunted? Otherwise, why had everyone moved away?
Sun Kaicheng immediately sensed that Qian Xiao's breathing was somewhat disordered: "What's wrong? Did you notice something amiss?"
Qian smiled and shook his head: "It's alright, the courtyard you mentioned is right here."
“Yes, it’s not far ahead. The yard is big enough and there’s no one living on either side, so it’s very safe. Let’s go over there and release the grain. I checked and there’s still half an hour before the transaction time. We’ll definitely have enough time.”
When they arrived at a gate, Qian Xiao listened carefully and found that it was indeed cooler than other places. It might be because of the heavy yin energy. She became even more nervous and wondered what to do.
Yes, stick close to Sun Kaicheng. It's said that boys have strong firepower, which means they have a lot of yang energy, and ghosts are most afraid of this yang energy.
Qian Xiao leaned forward so much that she almost knocked the key out of Sun Kaicheng's hand.
Sun Kaicheng quickly opened the door, pulled Qian Xiao inside, and asked, "What's wrong with you? Why do you look so nervous?"
"Ah, ah! I, I wasn't nervous," Qian Xiao stammered in her explanation.
"Wait here," Sun Kaicheng quickly went into the house and took out all the grain that would be traded later. Then he came out and pulled Qian Xiao to sit on the bag.
"Tell me properly, don't lie. I can tell you're extremely nervous. Tell me what you're afraid of. Are you nervous about the transaction later?"
"Don't worry, I've taken all precautions, nothing will happen. When they arrive, don't make a sound. I'll handle everything. Just keep an eye on them and see if they do anything unusual."
"Oh, okay, so why did everyone who lived here move away?" Qian Xiao was focused on observing whether anything strange had appeared nearby, and didn't really pay attention to what Sun Kaicheng was saying.
"Why did you suddenly ask this?" If he said that a heinous murder and dismemberment case had occurred here, and strange things always happened afterward, wouldn't that scare Comrade Erdan?
Probably not. I remember the little system saying that when Erdan transmigrated, he was in a soul state. He's been a ghost before, so why would he be afraid of ghosts?
"Um, um, oh, just tell me, why is there hardly anyone living here anymore?" Isn't it a bit embarrassing to say you're afraid of ghosts?
"You really want me to tell you?"
"Why are you dawdling like this? Just tell me what you want to say. I'm just curious." The unknown is even more terrifying, you know.
Sun Kaicheng pointed to the side: "Right next door, ten years ago, that family offended someone and were wiped out overnight. They were dismembered and their bodies were pieced together to spell the word 'death'."
"It is said that since that day, strange noises have often been heard here at night, and sometimes people who sleep on the kang (a heated brick bed) wake up in the morning to find themselves sleeping on the floor. No one paid much attention to it once or twice."
"But these kinds of things kept happening more and more. At first, some people slept on their own floors, but later they started appearing outside more often. The worst time was when they slept in front of the toilet and were discovered by someone who came to use the toilet in the morning."
It is said that the man was almost scared out of his wits.
"Such strange things kept happening, which made everyone nervous. But then it was spread that this place used to be a mass grave. People were saying that sleeping in the place where people had been sleeping for a long time was disturbing their peace, and this was punishment for those who lived above them."
"Rumors inevitably get more and more exaggerated as they spread. With so many people talking about it, everyone wants to add their own embellishments. As a result, the people living here continue to experience problems, which has made everyone scared. One by one, families have moved away because they can't take it anymore."
"There are now fewer than five households living in this area. Only those who have nowhere else to move to can make do with living here. But once it gets dark, those people will never step out of their doors."
This matter is not a secret in Long City; almost all the long-time residents here have heard about it. He doesn't really believe in ghost stories.
It's not that he doesn't believe there are things that science can't explain, but he mainly thinks, why would ghosts bother with these things? Humans become ghosts and are free, so why would they make harmless jokes with unrelated people?
If you really have a grudge, you would just kill him. Why do you act like a child playing house all the time?
He leans more towards the possibility that it was man-made, but without evidence, it's hard to say. The tragedy remains unsolved to this day, with many saying it was a ghost's revenge. Of course, few people discuss it openly anymore; they mostly talk about it in private.
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