Xu Zijiang's home wasn't far from the educated youth settlement. He took Yu Jiu's wrist through his sleeve and naturally walked into a brick and tile house.
It turns out this house belongs to him. It was the only house she saw yesterday that wasn't a thatched hut, so it seems her benefactor's family is quite well-off in this village.
Yu Jiu looked around the main part of the room with a bit of curiosity. In the middle was the living room, with a room on each side. Further down on both sides, there was a kitchen and a toilet on one side, and two small rooms on the other side, which looked like they were used to store miscellaneous items. In the middle was the courtyard.
The house wasn't large, and it didn't have many rooms, but it was kept neat and tidy. The blue brick and tile house exuded a quiet and elegant atmosphere. If it were a misty, rainy day, with just a few drops of rain falling, the owner standing under the eaves and looking out would probably have seen a very nice view.
"Sit down, I'll wrap your nail with gauze. Don't take it off until it's completely healed. Come here every day to change the dressing and gauze."
Xu Zi settled Yu Jiu on the stool, and as he went to get the ointment, he said in an unquestionable tone. A tall, strong figure flashed before her eyes a few times, and Yu Jiu, resting her chin on her hand, inexplicably drifted into reverie.
He seems...big everywhere.
He has big, double-lidded eyes with deep-set eyes, which makes him look like a man from another country. His features are particularly three-dimensional, but his temperament is rather rugged.
With large ears, a pair of prominent ears that can be seen from the front, and an overall clean and dignified appearance, he has the image of a true man.
Her feet were also big; at a glance, they were a head longer than hers.
And... cough cough cough, Yu Jiu's mind went blank, and the blood on her fingernails somehow spread to her face, making her face hot and burning. This matter can't be let go, can it? Why does it keep appearing and disappearing in her mind?
Xu Zijiang had already taken out all the medicine. He dragged over a stool and sat down in front of Yu Jiu. He lowered his head and first gently blew on her twice, then disinfected her, applied the medicine, and bandaged her. Every step was very gentle, and he treated her as if she were a porcelain doll. His deep eyes flashed with an inexplicable emotion.
That was the feeling of heartache.
Yu Jiu's heart was scalded again. She tilted her head and withdrew her numb fingertips.
"Captain, are you short of money?"
She licked her lips and asked solemnly.
"I don't lack anything, but I do lack a wife."
Xu Zi replied without hesitation. He looked up and met Yu Jiu's speechless and annoyed expression, so he quickly changed his tune.
"It's missing, it's missing, you say it's missing, and it's missing."
Yu Jiu took a deep breath and decided to ignore his words.
"Captain, let's make money together. Let's find things and sell them on the black market. Don't be afraid. The black market isn't as scary as you think. Many people sell things there. Only the unlucky ones get caught. It's a fast way to make money, faster and more lucrative than earning work points."
"Um?"
Xu Zi raised his eyebrows in surprise. "What a daring little cat! Daring to make money on the black market."
"Really, if you don't believe me, we'll go there once and you'll see. I guarantee we'll make a fortune. We'll work together. I'll be responsible for finding things to sell, and you'll be responsible for selling them. After deducting the costs, we'll split the profits 50/50. After all, I'm living in the educated youth settlement. If I always sneak out at night, I'll easily get caught."
I'll go with you at first, but once you get the hang of it, you can go by yourself, okay? If you feel that's unfair, or that your risk is too high, then we can split it 40/60, I'll take 40 and you take 60.
Yu Jiu thought for a moment and generously replied, "Anyway, we're going to help our benefactor get rich, so it doesn't matter who earns more."
"So what do you want to sell?"
Xu Zi rested his chin on his hand, watching her with interest. This was a good opportunity to cultivate their relationship. He swallowed his initial refusal; he wouldn't tell the young educated youth that he was already making a name for himself in the black market.
"The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon, so let's start by selling mugwort. Mugwort is very common in the village, but you can't find it in the city, so you have to buy it. We have the custom of eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), burning mugwort, and hanging mugwort on the door during the Dragon Boat Festival."
So we can take advantage of this time to sell mugwort for a few days; we're sure to make money. Besides, selling mugwort is a business with no initial investment; all we need to do is spend time picking it, no money required. We can set the price low, one cent per bunch, with about two or three stalks per bunch. Small profits but quick turnover will definitely sell it all.”
"Believe me, we will definitely make money. Besides mugwort, we can also pick some large leaves, such as banana leaves, to sell. We need leaves to wrap zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and there are definitely people in the city who need them. Our family has bought these before."
Yu Jiu earnestly analyzed the situation for Xu Zijiang. When she talked about making money, her eyes sparkled and became incredibly beautiful, like precious pearls in a treasure box being opened, revealing their bright, luminous light.
This is a good idea. Xu Zijiang has been in the black market for many years, but he has never thought of this before. He usually collects things and sells them to make a profit.
"After the Dragon Boat Festival, the weather will get hotter and hotter. Not every household in the city has a fan. At that time, we can sell things like mung bean soup to cool down, or we can sell chrysanthemum tea, honeysuckle tea, lotus leaf tea, etc. You only need a little bit of ingredients to make a big pot. The cost is low, and it is almost like a business with no cost."
"When winter comes, we'll sell hot food or other things. What do you think?"
Yu Jiu looked at Xu Zijiang expectantly, her lips unconsciously pursed slightly, making her plump pink lips appear flattened.
Xu Zijiang then noticed that the young educated youth's lips were also very beautiful. She had a faint cupid's bow on her upper lip, and although her mouth was small, her lips were red and full, looking soft and kissable.
The air suddenly became hot and dry again. Xu Zijiang licked his lips, his throat inexplicably dry, and his large Adam's apple bobbed up and down involuntarily.
"Captain, do you think my suggestion is unreliable? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Yu Jiu asked, puzzled. She seemed a little unhappy, her delicate eyebrows furrowing.
She's absolutely certain her idea will make money; she's confident she can guarantee it. The only question is whether Xu Zijiang has the guts to back it up.
If he is unwilling, she will have a hard time accomplishing anything on her own. Putting aside everything else, she is mainly afraid that she, a girl, will go out in the middle of the night without any fighting skills. Relying only on her fearless spirit, she might be able to handle someone with fancy but ineffective skills, but if she encounters a strong man with fighting experience who is hostile to her, she will have a hard time escaping.
Therefore, finding someone to cooperate with is necessary. If the team leader is unwilling, then she will have to look for a new candidate.
“I’m reliable, I’m very reliable. I’ll do it your way. We don’t need to split it 40/60, 50/50 is fine. But I have one condition.”
Xu Zijiang finally came to his senses. He changed his posture, crossed his legs to block out some of his burgeoning desires, and began to respond to Yu Jiu in a hoarse voice.
"What are the conditions?"
Yu Jiu stared intently at him, her round almond-shaped eyes widening involuntarily.
"Give me a kiss."
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"Pah, you filthy scoundrel!"
Yu Jiu's face flushed red instantly. Enraged, she punched Xu Zijiang. "You're so unruly! Give me back the tall, steady, and reliable savior from my past life!"
"Just kidding. Promise me you'll make money, but don't overwork yourself."
He gave a sly smile and made a request that wasn't really a request, his eyes surprisingly serious, his deep eyes reflecting only Yu Jiu's image.
Yu Jiu was confused. Did he really like her? Why? Just because of such a nonsensical reason as love at first sight?
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