Through the dim light, he could clearly see a green glow inside the box.
The lush green light instantly reminded him of a color he used to hate seeing many years ago.
He stared wide-eyed, utterly incredulous.
He felt his breathing become rapid.
"This...this is a vegetable?"
Then, he tore a larger corner off the box.
Immediately, a corner of several neatly bundled rapeseed plants peeked out, with cabbage and spinach sandwiched behind them.
He felt as if his eyes were seeing things, and he took the box up close and examined it carefully.
Then, without leaving a trace, he tore off a leaf from the inside and quickly stuffed it into his mouth.
The taste was so dry, though it had a slightly bitter aftertaste, it gave him a sudden burst of intense feeling.
That feeling was a familiar taste from many years ago, but he had never encountered it again since.
Even from just that tiny bite, he felt tears welling up in his eyes.
These are vegetables! It's been so long since I've seen vegetables like these.
This vegetable cannot be grown in any soil, whether in a greenhouse or a laboratory.
He didn't know why Lu Yuan was in trouble. Could it be that the other party still had a pure land?
He could only turn his head to look at Lu Yuan, only to find Lu Yuan smiling at him.
He closed the box sheepishly and then licked his lips.
"So? Now you understand, right? Not only do I have this cod liver oil, but of course, my quality is definitely better than yours. The fish you're catching over there are dead fish from who-knows-when, and it's not even certain if they're even fish anymore. What do you say?"
The other party had no choice but to nod; he was now completely stunned by what Lu Yuan had in his hand.
That's something only a super-rich person could afford, and it's almost impossible for people at the bottom of society to use this kind of vegetable cod liver oil.
"Brother, just let me know if you need anything. I want to cooperate with you. Name your price. Bringing these things here will definitely cause a frenzy!"
You might not be able to bring yourself to do it, but I definitely can. I know everyone in the black market very well, and I know how to sell these things without getting myself into trouble!
The other party was definitely a quick-witted man, and he immediately spotted the business opportunity.
If these items were put out for sale, they would definitely cause a sensation.
Lu Yuan also knew that this thing was not simple and that it could change the attitude of the people in the entire camp.
By bringing these things out early, Ma Hongyi actually wanted to show the other party his attitude.
However, since the other party didn't give him a chance, he could only subtly reveal his own ideas.
These things were all grown in the experimental field, but very few things can be grown in the experimental field.
These vegetables are not of very high quality, not even comparable to the common varieties from before the apocalypse.
But these vegetables are able to grow.
However, these vegetables cannot be grown on a large scale because their genes are simply not adapted to the current living environment.
Even in the experimental field, the growth rate is very slow.
These are some of the vegetables that Lu Yuan and his family usually eat.
Although it hasn't been improved, the taste is still comparable to vegetables from before the apocalypse.
This is primarily one of their main ways of obtaining vitamins.
The man from the black market opposite Lu Yuan clearly understood the situation and immediately offered to help Lu Yuan eliminate these things, as well as to fulfill some of Lu Yuan's conditions.
After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch. If you want to get these supplies from Lu Yuan, you'll have to pay a price.
"Hmm, you're quite perceptive. I do have something I need your help with. I can provide you with 500 jin of this kind of vegetable, but you have to do one thing for me. If you do it well, I won't take a single jin of the vegetables; they're all yours!"
After hearing this, the other person felt a tightness in their chest, a sign of rapid breathing.
He was afraid he had misheard.
A free gift for yourself? All you have to do is help someone out; it's like a windfall.
He looked at Lu Yuan with a hint of surprise, seemingly waiting for the other to continue.
Lu Yuan smiled slightly. After seeing the other party's performance, he clearly understood that this person had been in the black market for too long and did not believe that there was such a good thing as a free lunch.
However, Lu Yuan felt that this kind of thing couldn't really be considered a windfall; at most, it was just a matter of mutual benefit.
"Here's the thing, I need to talk to Ma Hongyi about something, but I can't accept going to his house. His wife, Lin Ailian, seems to have night blindness and is also experiencing hair loss!"
So I want to sell the goods to him and get in touch with Ma Hongyi through him. If you can get this matter settled for me, I'll give you all these vegetables!
"Of course you can use these vegetables to solve his problem. I don't care how you do it; just tell me if you can contact them and then help me sort things out!"
After hearing this, the other party's eyes darted around, and several ideas immediately came to mind. They quickly nodded in agreement.
"Don't worry, brother, leave this to me, Hei San. I guarantee I'll handle it perfectly!"
Lu Yuan nodded slightly.
"Okay, then I'll leave this matter to you. But you must remember this: it must not be known to anyone else. This is very important to me!"
"This can't drag on for too long. I'll be looking for a place to rent around here in the next couple of days. If you need to report anything, just come to me immediately!"
The other party didn't care about anything else and quickly nodded in agreement.
Lu Yuan pointed to the box next to him.
"Alright, consider these things as a down payment. Go ahead and get busy. Come find me once everything is settled, and I'll pay you on time. But if anything goes wrong, you'll still have to pay back the money as usual, understand?"
The man understood immediately, nodding in agreement, his heart already brimming with joy.
That box of vegetables must weigh at least thirty pounds.
If you take it to the black market, you can make a fortune.
However, he knew that he could only obtain 500 catties of vegetables by helping Lu Yuan solve the problem.
Compared to these, it's a world of difference.
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