Chapter 30 Falling into the Trap
Before coming to the black market, Yang Wenqing was full of confidence, believing that his products would definitely sell like hotcakes in the 1970s.
She knew it was impossible to take something out of her spatial dimension in front of everyone. If something appeared out of thin air like that, not only would no one dare to buy it, but she herself would be seen as an oddball and either burned to death or sent to a laboratory.
So, before entering the black market, she packed some supplies into a burlap sack.
Huang Daren heard Hu Zi ask if there was anything else good to eat.
He immediately started showing off his treasures by pulling things out of the burlap sack: egg yolk pastries, youth milk powder, steak, cherries, mangoes, pineapples, strawberries, and dragon fruit, all at once to show Tiger.
Huang Daren wasn't too stupid; the fruits he brought out were all in season.
Tiger said, "I'll take all the fruit. How much?"
Fearing that Huang Daren would overcharge, Yang Wenqing hurriedly said, "These fruits weigh about ten pounds in total. I'll give you 30 yuan, 3 yuan per pound."
Tiger laughed and said, "This woman isn't as honest as that man. Fruit outside is only 40 cents a pound, but you've raised it almost eight times. That's a bit of a rip-off."
Yang Wenqing said, "These are all top-quality goods. Look how big these strawberries are, the mangoes are Guifei mangoes, and these dragon fruits are imported from abroad."
Tiger said generously, "This includes milk powder, beef, and the dessert. I'll take it all. Name your price."
His voice was a bit loud, and a crowd immediately gathered around him, marveling at the fresh fruit, milk powder, and large chunks of beef laid out on the ground.
"This is the first time I've ever seen these things. Look at those big chunks of beef, they look delicious."
"Yes, this is the first time I've ever seen such big and red strawberries."
"And that milk powder can, it's written in foreign languages, it's obviously a high-end product."
Seeing that more and more people were gathering around, Yang Wenqing thought it was a good time to promote the product and immediately introduced it: "This is steak, the kind that foreigners eat. Now, even the celebrities in Hong Kong love to eat this."
A gasp of surprise rippled through the crowd. Yang Wenqing grew even more smug and pulled out an electronic watch, a handkerchief, a silk scarf, rice, noodles, and red wine from the burlap sack.
He loudly proclaimed, "I have everything here—food, daily necessities, drinks—and it's all top-quality stuff. Buy it now if you need it!"
A bystander asked, "How much is the watch?"
Yang Wenqing replied, "580 yuan."
"Wow, that's too expensive, it's two years' salary of mine."
"Yes, this lady's things are quite nice, but they're too expensive. Even the watches from the supply and marketing cooperative, which are brand-name products, only cost 130 yuan."
"Let's go, it's too expensive, we can't afford it."
The crowd came quickly and dispersed just as fast, deterred by the high prices.
Tiger caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye that Brother Dao, the local gang leader, had his eye on Yang Wenqing, and knew that his mission was complete.
Tiger, quick to cut to the chase, feigned displeasure and said, "Hey lady, finish my business first before you call on others!"
Yang Wenqing immediately apologized: "I'm sorry, the food was just too good, I couldn't resist taking it out. Here's the deal: milk powder 60, steak 30, plus fruit 30, totaling 120 yuan, and the egg yolk pastry is yours for free."
Tiger said, "I gave you 18 yuan at first, so if I give you another 100 yuan, I'll take it all."
Yang Wenqing said, "This price cut is too drastic; I won't even recoup my costs."
Tiger pretended to leave, saying, "Then forget it, I don't have that much money."
Huang Daren got anxious and immediately stopped him, saying, "Then it's 100. Next time, bring some people with you. We have quite a lot of stuff."
Tiger said, "I like how open you are. Okay, wrap them all up for me."
Huang Daren hurriedly packed the things, his movements were incredibly efficient, as if afraid that he would change his mind.
Tiger gave Yang Wenqing 100 yuan and then took the items to meet up with Gu Yiye and Lin Shanshan.
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