Liu Mei was taken aback, "Sister..."
Su Yu sighed, "Never mind, just pretend I didn't ask."
Hearing Su Yu say this, Liu Mei immediately became anxious, "Sister, we're short of food. Each person in the family can only eat a little bit."
"Okay, I understand. I'll go out and ask around today if anyone can help me get some grain. But it won't be cheap. You know, the black market price is several times higher than the regular market price these days."
Liu Mei said anxiously, "Sister, as long as we can buy food to get through the winter, it doesn't matter if it's a little expensive." These days, you can't even buy food on the black market.
Su Yu said, "Okay, I'll help you with this. I can't help it, I'm just too soft-hearted, I can't stand seeing other people's families suffer."
Liu Mei was deeply moved.
After Su Yu left, Liu Mei still felt like she was in a dream.
The older sister actually helped her. This is just... why do I feel like I'm still half asleep?
Su Lin snorted, "Sister-in-law, it's not that I'm blaming you, but my older sister really has no words for you. She even helped your family buy food, I really have no words for her."
Su Dazhi said, "Meizi, be nicer to your sister in the future."
"Yes!" Liu Mei nodded solemnly.
She felt that although her sister was a bit scheming, she was really good to her family. Even to her own family.
I used to think that my sister would treat her family well just because they were useful to her; I was really overthinking it.
Outside on the road, Su Yu was doing her calculations as she walked.
I currently have 212 in assets, which is considered a fortune in this era.
However, some things in that era were really expensive, like bicycles. In later times, they would cost almost as much as a low-end car.
It's the dead of winter, freezing cold. I have to walk to and from get off work every day. My hands and feet are so cold.
I definitely need to buy a bicycle. This time, I'll help Old Liu's family carry some grain back home; I should be able to earn at least a few dozen yuan.
I don't know if I can get a bicycle if I scrape together 300 yuan.
...
When we arrived at the state-run restaurant, it wasn't crowded. It was cold, so not many people were out eating. Besides, it was already late in the month, and we didn't have many food or meat coupons left to afford dining out.
As soon as Su Yu walked in, she saw the people sitting at the table.
She arrived right on time, making sure she wasn't the first or the last. Knowing Secretary Song's nature, she'd definitely be the last one to arrive.
I don't know where this guy learned it, he's full of bureaucracy. He's even more filthy than her, who's been corrupted.
"Sorry to keep everyone waiting," Su Yu said with a smile as she entered the room.
Everyone turned around and was slightly taken aback.
Secretary Zhou said with a smile, "Secretary Su is here too."
Su Yu smiled and said, "Everyone's here so early. I'm so sorry. My younger siblings at home are such a worry, I have to take care of them before I leave. You all have people taking care of you at home, I can't compare to you."
He then sat down at the table.
Secretary Zhou said, "We men are different from the women; we have people taking care of our families, so we don't have to worry about anything."
Su Yu sighed, "Women have it tough."
"Yes." All three of them deeply agreed.
Su Yu said, "Our factory recently has a batch of really good fabric. There's a batch in stock that's perfect except for some flaws in the pattern. It would be perfect for making clothes for the ladies."
"..."
The three exchanged glances, and Secretary Gao said, "Secretary Su, could you please bring some back for me later? Honestly, we're completely short of cloth ration coupons lately, and with so many people in my family, I'm in a real bind."
Secretary Zhou added, "Yes, it's so cold now, everyone's thinking of getting some cotton-padded coats to wear."
Secretary Zhu smiled and said, "No, we have plenty of food here, but clothing is really a problem."
Su Yu thought for a moment with a troubled expression, "Well, I'll see if I have any extra inventory later. I reckon it'll be difficult, since the supply on the market is very limited right now... But since you've asked, I'll definitely do it even if I can't."
They had just finished discussing the 'business' when they heard Secretary Song cough. Everyone looked towards the door and saw Secretary Song parking his bicycle. As he walked, he was covering his face with a scarf, and his face was pale, making him look particularly vulnerable.
Su Yu smiled and said, "Secretary Song, you've finally arrived! We've been waiting for you."
Secretary Song looked up and saw Su Yu's smiling face. Against the backdrop of the red scarf, her face looked rosy and healthy.
Thinking about his own 'sickly' body, he felt a strange sense of envy and jealousy.
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