In a relatively remote part of the town, there is a small-to-medium-sized scrap metal recycling station, which is guarded by an old man in his fifties who collects unwanted scrap metal and books from other people's homes.
These days, books are the cheapest things; many families sell them as scrap. Given this trend, if you want to find books, there's nowhere else to look but a recycling center.
Today, Sun Xiaoying wore a simple gray short-sleeved top and black trousers, the subtle modifications highlighting her slender figure. Over the past two or three years, she has regularly maintained her originally rough and dark skin, making it smooth and fair. Her jet-black hair was styled into a beautiful braid, making her stand out conspicuously.
Few people pass by the scrap metal recycling station, making it seem rather deserted. Only Grandpa Wang, who is in charge of guarding it, is sitting in the yard sorting through the scrap metal, working diligently and responsibly. No one is seen at the entrance.
The scorching sunlight shone on him, illuminating the glistening sweat on his forehead. The long hours of work had etched a weathered look onto his face, and his lowered eyes made him appear honest and docile.
"Hello, sir." Sun Xiaoying forced a gentle smile, looking very approachable.
"Hello comrade, do you want to sell scrap? Can we wait until tomorrow? I've collected a lot of things recently and haven't had time to sort them all yet. I'll come to your house to collect your things tomorrow." Grandpa Wang wiped the sweat from his forehead with the towel hanging around his neck, revealing a simple and honest smile, and cautiously tried to negotiate.
Sun Xiaoying finally had a chance to take a look at the small courtyard. The courtyard was not large, and it was filled with all kinds of waste, which were neatly arranged together, filling the entire courtyard to the brim. There was indeed no room left to put them.
His smile softened slightly, and he shook his head gently. "Grandpa, I'm not here to collect scrap metal. I want to buy something from you."
He had at least spent some time in the society of The Big Bang Theory and was quite familiar with some of the tricks of business. Moreover, he had lived in this era before and was quite concerned about this matter because of that scumbag Yan Wuyou.
Don't be fooled by the fact that all the books are now considered waste and sold to recycling stations. Once the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination comes back, the value of these books will multiply.
Books related to the college entrance examination, in particular, were snapped up by people.
Thinking about this, one has to mention Yan Wuyou's intelligence. On the very day the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination was announced, he made a special trip to the town, found a waste recycling station, and discovered a number of books and workbooks related to the college entrance examination.
Without these books and workbooks, it would have been much more difficult for Yan Wuyou to get into Jinghua University, the nation's top university. Through these items, Yan Wuyou even made a small fortune and built a considerable network of connections.
Now that she has been reborn, she naturally cannot let that scumbag take advantage of her again. The memories of the past are somewhat distant to him, but some things are enough to be etched in his heart and unforgettable for eternity.
With less than two years until the resumption of the college entrance examination, he needed to prepare in advance. At that time, he could easily make a fortune by raising the price of the goods he had.
The Zhou family's life was extremely difficult. They couldn't even afford oily food on a regular basis. He had to be picky and hesitant when buying a nice piece of clothing.
He's a reincarnated person, after all. He can't just keep getting worse and worse off until he has no spare money. Otherwise, what was the point of her being reborn? Just to suffer with Zhou Jiajun?
During this time, he figured it out. Since he had the advantage of being a reborn person and had learned about many business opportunities, he was sure he could seize the opportunity to make his first pot of gold. Why did he have to suffer with Zhou Jiajun to succeed?
As long as she has money in her hands, even Zhou Jiajun and his mother have to fawn over him. Once Zhou Jiajun's career is successful, he can relax and be a wealthy wife.
For him, the college entrance examination was a huge business opportunity, so how could he easily miss it?
The resumption of the college entrance examination was a great thing for the educated youth, but a huge disaster for those who married them. These people abandoned their families and never looked back, leaving their partners with eternal pain.
This time, he gathered all the college entrance exam books and practice books together and ripped them off, which can be considered revenge for those they had hurt.
Fortunately, Wuyou was unaware of Sun Xiaoying's thoughts, otherwise he might have been amused and annoyed by her shamelessness. Even if some educated youth were morally corrupt and abandoned their husbands and children, it had nothing to do with Sun Xiaoying. So why should he seek revenge for those victims? It was just to satisfy his own selfish desires.
Upon hearing Sun Xiaoying's words, Grandpa Wang paused for a moment, his expression instantly turning strange. He rubbed his lips and muttered under his breath, "What's going on? Why are so many people buying books lately?"
Books are supposed to be the cheapest thing, so has the market changed recently? Old Wang couldn't help but wonder.
"There it is, take a look. If you like it, I'll sell it to you at a low price." After saying that, Grandpa Wang pointed to a corner of the yard. Sun Xiaoying's eyes lit up, and she quickened her pace to search for it.
Wuyou, who was observing from the shadows, took in this scene, raised an eyebrow, and smiled. Sun Xiaoying was probably going to be disappointed. With that thought, Wuyou left without looking back.
Grandpa Wang has collected quite a lot of books; they're piled up into a small mountain, making them rather difficult to find. The sun is high in the sky, its rays intense, making everyone feel hot and sweaty.
To look pretty, Sun Xiaoying dressed up very carefully. After searching through the messy books for a short while, her body and arms were covered in dust, and sweat dripped down her cheeks, making her look disheveled.
Time passed by, and an hour flew by. Sun Xiaoying plopped down on the ground, not caring that her clothes were covered in dust, since they couldn't get any worse anyway.
"Young comrade, didn't you find the book you wanted?" Grandpa Wang had just finished his work, rubbed his aching back, and walked up to Sun Xiaoying to ask with concern.
This young girl looks so young and delicate, like she was pampered at home. I don't know why she would run to his scrap metal recycling station to scavenge for scrap.
"Grandpa, are all your books here? Did you miss anything?" Sun Xiaoying wiped the sweat from her face haphazardly, then suddenly looked up and stared straight at Grandpa Wang, trying to find some clues on his face.
"No, that's all." Grandpa Wang shook his head frankly. He wouldn't lie about such a small thing. This little girl's eyes were really strange.
What he didn't mention was that over the past year or so, a young man frequently came to his shop to buy books, generating considerable income for him. Because he didn't think it was important, Sun Xiaoying missed this opportunity to learn about it.
Sun Xiaoying's plan to earn her first pot of gold was nipped in the bud before it even began, leaving her with indescribable disappointment, yet she still had to accept reality. She kept comforting herself, telling herself there was still some time before the college entrance exam, and she could easily gather more study materials elsewhere; there was no need to rush. But the sense of defeat remained difficult to shake off.
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