Xu Ningyan quickly counted the money and tickets, put them in his pocket, and turned to leave.
Sun Zhou stopped him: "If you ever find any more good stuff like this again, come find me! Come find me at that little house again! I promise you won't lose out!"
Xu Ningyan nodded haphazardly, which was taken as an agreement.
Once outside the courtyard gate, the person guarding the entrance went in to help. Xu Ningyan took the opportunity to run a few steps and came out from another direction.
Realizing that no one was following her, she should have gone back to the supply and marketing cooperative, but considering that she was going back tomorrow, she decided to go to the black market near the hospital one more time.
She changed her clothes again, looking like a woman in her thirties, and carrying a small basket, she went to the black market near the hospital with practiced ease.
Although this black market wasn't large, it had decent goods because it was near a hospital.
Besides some nourishing supplements, there are also chicken, duck, fish and meat that are secretly sold, and occasionally some fresh goods that are not available in department stores.
When Xu Ningyan went there, there weren't many people in the black market. There were fresh live chickens and ducks for sale.
The noodles she sold that morning had also appeared on this black market. When she asked about them, they were selling for a dime more than hers.
At that price, two jin (1 kg) sold out in no time.
Xu Ningyan deeply regretted that she had asked for too low a price; she should have sold it here instead.
His face didn't show anything. He walked around and saw people selling watches, and others buying industrial coupons and radio tickets.
However, they are all very expensive, and Xu Ningyan can't afford them right now.
After choosing a spot, Xu Ningyan pretended to take something out of the basket covered by a cloth behind her back, but actually took out a few silk scarves from her spatial storage.
This was the last bit of leftover stock from a manufacturer when they were stockpiling goods. They gave it to her at half price.
These bright red, green, and purple georgette scarves, which would not sell in later generations, were the most popular in this era.
As soon as just two were taken out, gasps of surprise rose from the sidelines.
Several people rushed over at once.
My eyes were glued to that georgette scarf and I couldn't look away.
Some people immediately asked about the price, as if they wanted to buy it all right away.
Xu Ningyan didn't stand on ceremony and immediately quoted eight yuan per piece, with no room for negotiation.
The initially excited crowd suddenly fell silent.
Eight dollars, that's a huge sum of money!
At that time, many families didn't even have eight yuan a month for expenses.
With a few more cloth coupons, you could buy a set of clothes, just to buy this thing that's neither edible nor drinkable?
Some people backed out, saying it was too expensive and they wouldn't buy it, but they still couldn't bear to leave.
They are so dazzling, the red is like fire, the green is like jade, and the purple is mysterious and unpredictable. Every single one of them is so beautiful.
Everyone was reluctant to spend the money, but also reluctant to leave, resulting in a stalemate.
Xu Ningyan wasn't in a hurry; she was sure someone would buy it.
She was right. Not long after, she heard someone outside the human wall say, "Brother Lu Kai, why are there so many people gathered here?"
It was Xu Zhenzhu's voice.
It turned out that Lu Kai had promised to take Xu Zhenzhu to the machinery factory's supply and marketing cooperative to buy some clothes and food, but he only had a little free time this afternoon, and he used the excuse of going to the hospital for a check-up.
He decided to bring Xu Zhenzhu along. He remembered there was a black market nearby that often had some good stuff, so he figured he might as well take Xu Zhenzhu there to find some good things.
After all, if she were in the factory, she was afraid that someone would see her and gossip, ruining her reputation.
Seeing that Lu Kai was always thinking of her, how could Xu Zhenzhu possibly object?
Although she was the apple of her family's eye before, she was always short of money. Although she had heard of the black market, she had never been there.
Lu Kai told her he'd take her to the black market to broaden her horizons, and that she shouldn't hesitate to share any interesting or unusual items she saw.
That thought suddenly became lively, and the frustration of not being able to go to the machinery factory's supply and marketing cooperative to buy things to show off vanished instantly.
I accompanied Lu Kai to get a checkup, and he was much better than before.
Lu Kai is now able to walk slowly with the help of his crutches.
Because of this delay, the two arrived later than others.
Seeing that everyone was gathered around, I wanted to join in the fun, so I squeezed in.
Xu Zhenzhu spotted the red georgette scarf at a glance. Such a bright red color—if she wore it as a scarf on her wedding day, she would definitely be the most beautiful and enviable bride in the county.
Therefore, Xu Zhenzhu didn't turn her head, but just grabbed Lu Kai's hand, "Brother Lu Kai, that red silk scarf is so beautiful—"
Lu Kai also saw it. Even though he was a worldly man, he rarely saw such a brightly colored scarf. It looked more like something from Shanghai.
Having already made up her mind, and hearing Xu Zhenzhu's tone, she realized she liked it too, and immediately smiled: "If you like it, I'll buy it for you!"
People around them cast envious glances.
Lu Kai became increasingly reserved and pretentious: "How much is this red scarf?"
How expensive could a scarf be? He could definitely afford it.
"Eight yuan and eighty cents," Xu Ningyan said calmly.
Those nearby chuckled; it seemed the woman selling scarves had also realized these two young people were easy targets.
Judging from their clothes and how lovey-dovey they are, they're definitely a couple in love. At this point, the guy is most concerned about his image, so how could he not buy it after asking the price? Otherwise, wouldn't he be looking down on his girlfriend later?
Lu Kai's hand, which was about to take out his money, froze, and his smug smile vanished. He exclaimed in disbelief, "So expensive? You must be kidding!"
Even if he has plenty of money, he's not going to be a sucker, is he?
Did he not hear the laughter of others?
Xu Ningyan sneered: "If you don't have money, don't try to save face in front of your partner! If you think it's too expensive, then don't buy it! This is the price of my stuff. Either buy it, or get out—"
Xu Zhenzhu finally came to her senses. Although she was reluctant, she still said very understandingly, "Brother Lu Kai, forget it, it's too expensive, let's not buy it!"
He's been put on such a predicament, with so many people watching, and acquaintances in the distance. If he backs down for eight cents today, how will he ever be able to hold his head high in front of Xu Zhenzhu and the other acquaintances again?
"Of course I'll buy it!" Lu Kai glanced at Xu Zhenzhu and forced a smile: "Since you like it, of course I'll buy it for you! Even if it's expensive, I'll buy it for you!"
The last few words were practically uttered through grinding his back teeth.
The smile on her face as she looked at Xu Zhenzhu was still full of affection.
Xu Ningyan quickly took off the red scarf and handed it to Lu Kai: "Thank you for your patronage, eight yuan and eighty cents."
Lu Kai tossed the money to Xu Ningyan and then handed the red scarf to Xu Zhenzhu: "Do you like it?"
Xu Zhenzhu looked at the bright red scarf, and Lu Kai's words kept repeating in her ears. She was extremely moved and happy!
No wonder he's the future richest man; he's so wealthy and powerful!
She happily accepted the scarf, wrapped it around her neck, and looked shyly at Lu Kai: "Does it look good?"
Lu Kai forced a smile and nodded: "It looks good!"
While talking, he coaxed Xu Zhenzhu out of the black market.
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