Zhang Cheng was too lazy to argue with them. These people were not quick-witted, and it would be a waste of breath to say more.
He walked to the bedside, squatted down in front of the crazy woman, took her hand, and said with a smile, "Wife, do you want some fruit candy? Be good at home, and I'll bring you candy when I come back."
It would take at least a few days to sell this Polygonatum in Lan County, and Zhang Cheng was most worried about the crazy woman.
Fortunately, the villagers were quite grateful for what he had done before, and even if he went to Lan County, his neighbors would definitely help look after him.
In addition, Er Ya would come over from time to time to keep the crazy woman company, so she wasn't too bored.
The crazy woman blinked her big, watery eyes and stared at Zhang Cheng, as if pondering his words.
Zhang Cheng stood up, raised his hand to rub the crazy woman's head, and turned to look at Zhang Jianhao and the others who were still in the mud house: "I'm leaving. Please take good care of Yangyang."
"Er Gouzi, don't worry! As long as I, Tie Zhengzi, have something to eat, my sister-in-law won't go hungry!" Tie Zhengzi patted his chest and assured him.
"Brother Gou, are you really going to the county now? That's too risky!"
Hearing everyone's advice again, Zhang Cheng was a bit helpless. He shrugged, walked to the sack containing the Solomon's Seal, hoisted it onto his shoulder, and walked out.
Zhang Jianhao and the others, supporting Tie Zhengzi whose legs were still unsteady, followed him out.
Zhang Cheng put on a felt hat, wrapped a face mask around his face, and wore a coat made from wolf skin, then headed towards the village entrance.
When Zhang Cheng arrived at the village entrance, Zhang Da Nao was already waiting there.
Seeing Zhang Cheng approaching, Zhang Da Nao quickly went to greet him, took the sack from his shoulder, and turned to Zhang Jianhao and the others with a smile, saying, "Brothers, when Er Gouzi and I make our fortune, we'll bring you some fried dough twists!"
"Big Head Bro, you guys are really good at making money. Remember to bring back a pack of Pegasus cigarettes so we can try them out. These past few months, I've been smoking my dad's hand-rolled tobacco so much that my throat is practically on fire."
"Big Head Bro and Er Gouzi, be careful on the road! Making money is a minor matter; the most important thing is that you're safe!"
Zhang Cheng appreciated his companions' concern, smiled and waved to them before stepping onto the path.
Looking around, all you could see was white; you couldn't even tell where the road was.
Zhang Da Tou walked ahead, his steps uneven, the snow reaching up to his knees.
Neither of them uttered a sound, because the wind and snow were so intense that opening their mouths would only result in the wind blowing in.
Zhangjia Village is more than 30 li away from Lan County. Even in the good weather of spring and summer, it takes four or five hours to walk there.
With the heavy snow, the roads are barely visible, and neither of them dares to walk fast.
After dawdling for more than half an hour, we finally emerged from the small path, and what followed was a mountain road of more than ten miles.
Zhang Da Tou cut two tree branches and handed one to Zhang Cheng to use as a scout.
The cold wind howled loudly.
The two of them kept their heads down and carefully moved forward step by step.
Zhang Da Tou poked the snow in front of him with a stick...
Zhang Cheng, who was following behind, thought to himself, "If you want to get rich, build roads first. This saying is absolutely true."
Zhangjia Village is built around the mountains, and in accordance with the requirements of the higher authorities, many fruit trees have been planted.
When harvest season arrives, the supply and marketing cooperative should send people to collect the fruit. However, because the mountain roads are too difficult to traverse, transporting goods out has become a major problem.
It took the two of them almost three hours to walk the more than ten miles of mountain path.
"call!"
As soon as they emerged from the mountain path, Zhang Da Tou put the burlap sack on his shoulder on the ground, pulled off his face towel, let out a long sigh, turned to look at Zhang Cheng who had followed him, and grinned, "Damn it, when we were walking down that mountain path, my heart was pounding. I was even thinking about how my family was going to arrange my funeral."
Zhang Cheng laughed too, "The mountain road was covered in snow, it really was terrifying. I was feeling quite nervous and uncertain just now!"
Zhang Cheng and Zhang Danao chatted casually. To be frank, neither of them were talkative people.
Two more hours passed, and it was almost completely dark when the two finally entered Lan County.
As soon as they entered the county town, Zhang Da Nao asked the most important question: "Er Gouzi, who are we going to sell our Solomon's Seal?"
Although the policy has been relaxed, there are indeed some clandestine 'black markets' in Lan County.
The problem is, the heavy snow just won't stop, and there's not a soul to be found in the 'black market'.
Of course, Zhang Cheng never intended to sell it on the 'black market'.
It was 1986, and people mainly bought things from supply and marketing cooperatives. Similarly, they also accepted local produce brought in by people from the countryside.
Zhang Cheng planned to sell the Polygonatum to the supply and marketing cooperative.
However, it's already dark, and the supply and marketing cooperative has probably closed long ago.
Let's find a place to stay first!
"Okay!" Zhang Da-Nao nodded. "Then shall we find a guesthouse?"
"Um!"
Zhang Cheng had no recollection of what Lan County was like. So, Zhang Da Nao led the way and found a guesthouse.
When they arrived at the guesthouse, they were dumbfounded...neither of them had any money with them.
Standing in front of the guesthouse counter, Zhang Cheng and Zhang Da Nao stared at each other, while the receptionist in charge had a look on her face that said, "Are you kidding me?"
"Ahem!" Zhang Cheng coughed twice, looking at the receptionist, who was in his thirties and wearing a dark blue cotton-padded jacket. "Comrade, we were in such a hurry to leave that we forgot to bring any money. Could you please let us stay for the night? Tomorrow, I'll sell these local specialties and bring you the money right away."
"Young man, we don't have that rule here. How can you pay after checking in? If you really don't have money, just find a place outside that can block out the wind and make do for the night."
Zhang Cheng's cheek twitched. With such heavy snow falling outside, where were they going to get some food?
Zhang Cheng tried everything to persuade the waiter, but the waiter wouldn't budge.
With no other option, the two of them slunk out of the guesthouse.
"Er Gouzi, what are we going to do now!" Zhang Da Nao was a little flustered, looking at Zhang Cheng.
"Come with me!"
Zhang Cheng hoisted the sack onto his shoulder and strode into the empty street.
Zhang Da Nao quickly followed.
Before long, the two arrived at the entrance of the county hospital.
"Let's just spend the night in the hospital tonight!"
"Will it work?" Zhang Da Nao was a little apprehensive.
"Hospitals are places for saving lives, so it'll definitely work!"
Zhang Da Tou watched as Zhang Cheng swaggered into the hospital gate carrying a large sack, and muttered to himself, "Er Gouzi is really bold!"
Upon entering the hospital lobby, it was quiet and peaceful.
These days, who would be willing to spend money to go to the hospital for a common cold, let alone stay here overnight?
Zhang Cheng glanced at the two long benches placed at the entrance of the infusion room next door and said to Zhang Da Nao who followed him, "Have a seat for a while."
"Oh oh oh!"
Once inside the county town, Zhang Da Tou seemed like a completely different person, becoming somewhat timid and hesitant.
Zhang Cheng put down the sack and walked towards the service counter.
A young nurse in a white coat was dozing off, her chin resting on her hand.
Knock knock knock!
Zhang Cheng reached out and tapped on the table.
The young nurse stood up abruptly, instinctively rubbing her eyes: "Comrade, are you here for a medical checkup?"
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