Xu Xiangyang sighed and nodded, "That's right, the black market has seen huge price increases."
Upon hearing this, Liu Hai felt even more uneasy.
Is this really a case of them trying to raise the price drastically? No way...
The team has money, but not much. We have to use other people's work points or money to make up for it before we can earn any.
Besides, it's too expensive to afford.
Xu Xiangyang smiled and said, "Uncle Liu, we're like family. I also came from the same production brigade. Do you think I would let my fellow villagers eat expensive meat?"
"I'll name my price: ninety cents a pound!"
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There was a mistake...
Upon hearing that it was only 90 cents a pound, Liu Hai was extremely surprised. If he didn't need meat coupons, he could make a lot of money by reselling the meat.
But that's just wishful thinking; they still need to eat meat. Having been the brigade leader for several years, he still couldn't act against his conscience.
Moreover, Xu Xiangyang deliberately lowered the price; otherwise, he couldn't find such a low price even if he begged and pleaded.
Liu Hai swallowed hard and said, "Xiangyang, I will definitely remember your kindness. If there's anything I can do to help you in the future, please let me know."
He knew he couldn't help in any way, but he wanted to give back to the people he was trying to help.
Seeing his sentimental expression, Xu Xiangyang said, "Uncle Liu, you're being too polite. I came from the same production brigade as everyone else, so it's my pleasure to help out in any way I can. Don't say anything more, just come to me if you need anything in the future."
He spoke frankly and openly, without being pretentious or saying anything disparaging.
Liu Hai nodded emphatically. This family is something else!
He didn't eat lunch here. With so much meat, he couldn't afford any accidents. He had to quickly call the team to come and pick him up.
Xu Guangtian helped take him to the supply and marketing cooperative to wait for the brigade to arrive.
After Xu Xiangyang took care of these matters at home, he obediently stayed home. Where could he go in the dead of winter? There wasn't even anywhere to play; it was better to stay at home, at least it was warm.
With temperatures dropping to minus twenty degrees Celsius outside, even taking a dump outside would freeze your butt.
Fortunately, there was a toilet in his space. Except for going out twice a day to urinate, he spent the rest of the time sitting on the toilet in his space.
He wouldn't want to go to the toilet even once if he wasn't afraid his family would think he only eats and doesn't poop.
When Xu Guangtian returned, it was just in time for dinner, but he was followed by someone.
"Happy Chinese New Year!" Qian Wenqing said with a smile, carrying four New Year's gifts in his hands.
Xu Xiangyang said with a smile, "You still know to come at mealtime, let's have a meal together."
Today is Chinese New Year, so it's not good to scold him. This guy always comes over around mealtimes.
These days, no one visits others during mealtimes; this is too obvious—they're just there to freeload.
Qian Wenqing sat down with a smug look on his face, having been waiting for these words. "Brother Xu, I thought you wouldn't be coming back for the New Year. You're here pretty quickly this time."
He went on a business trip with two other people, and they've already returned; he was gone for less than ten days in total.
Seeing his smug look, Xu Xiangyang said, "Didn't those two kids cause you any trouble?"
After all, newcomers don't seem honest, and it's not impossible for them to cause trouble for no reason.
Qian Wenqing curled his lip and said, "Why didn't I cause trouble? But I ignored them. Besides, I don't teach them to drive. Whoever suffers will know. Let them cause trouble if they want."
Indeed, they were just apprentices who came to learn to drive, not real drivers, so why should we be afraid of them?
Xu Xiangyang nodded, "Alright, they brought this on themselves anyway, so they can't blame anyone else if they suffer a loss."
Even if you go to Master Chen, he won't help you with this.
Qian Wenqing thought so too; he was in the right, so who was he afraid of?
Grandma Wang cooked lunch again, but most of the dishes were leftovers from the New Year's Eve dinner. She cooked two more dishes, so they didn't eat all the leftovers.
Nevertheless, these twelve dishes were enough to surprise Qian Wenqing.
"My goodness, my family only had six dishes for Chinese New Year, yours is way too much!" Qian Wenqing clicked his tongue, feeling that he was too ignorant.
"So this is how you cook food!" He shook his head, feeling that he had learned a lot since meeting Xu Xiangyang.
Xu Xiangyang ate two pieces of fish. This kind of braised fish tastes different when it's reheated twice, which is quite good, and he likes it very much.
After the family finished eating, Qian Wenqing also helped clear the table.
Xu Xiangyang went back to his room, and he followed him eagerly.
"Why aren't you home yet after you've finished eating? Aren't you going to visit other people's homes?" Xu Xiangyang asked, looking at him.
Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Normally, people should visit each other's homes. Even if you come to his house, others will come to wish you a Happy New Year when you go home.
Qian Wenqing shrugged and said indifferently, "What difference does it make whether I visit or not? They don't give me New Year's money anymore, so it's pointless to go. Their food is probably less than half the size of yours, so it's not worth it."
He said this without any shame; apparently, visiting other people's homes was just a way to get a good meal.
But that makes sense. When we were kids, we looked forward to the Lunar New Year because we wanted to eat delicious food, receive lucky money, and wear new clothes.
Xu Xiangyang had never experienced it, so he thought Qian Wenqing was quite unambitious, not even bothering to visit his relatives for a little food.
Could it be that because there's so much better food here, he'll call me "Dad"?
Qian Wenqing noticed him staring at him and said, "Why are you staring at me like that?"
He touched his cheek; it seemed like there was nothing there.
Xu Xiangyang rolled his eyes. "You're ugly!"
Qian Wenqing: ...
"I'm ugly? Me!" He glanced at Xu Xiangyang and said helplessly, "I may not be as handsome as you, but you don't have to describe me as ugly, do you?"
This guy is really ruthless. He's usually popular with the women at work, and now they've stabbed him in the lungs!
Xu Xiangyang fiddled with his hair, then shrugged. "Is it my fault that I'm handsome?"
Ugh, that's enough.
Qian Wenqing: ヾ(.｀Д′.)ノ
He never wants to come here again! What kind of person is that!
Qian Wenqing turned away and ignored him, starting to fiddle with Xu Xiangyang's radio.
Then there are watches and leather shoes.
"You've spent all the money you earn on things, haven't you?" he clicked his tongue.
Goodness, the watches alone cost five, that's five or six hundred yuan.
There are also two pairs of leather shoes and two pairs of cotton-padded leather shoes.
Xu Xiangyang, lying on the bed without looking up, said, "Isn't the point of making money to spend it? Why worry about these things?"
That's what they say, but if it weren't for having a cheat code, they probably wouldn't dare to spend money so lavishly even if they made some.
There's no way around it, we just have that kind of ability.
Qian Wenqing pursed his lips. He didn't want to care either, but he couldn't be as carefree as Xu Xiangyang.
He needs to save money to get married. The two families are in different situations; his family is more chaotic, and he has to rely on himself for everything.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Xu Xiangyang said, "You'll be back to work on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, and then you'll have to go on a business trip again. You'd better watch out for those two rascals causing trouble."
It's not impossible; even a cornered dog will jump over a wall.
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