The black market in this small county town is extremely well hidden. It's almost dark at night, and by daybreak, everyone has already disappeared.
Fan Xiaofan then realized that it would be strange if he could find her after wandering around the small county town last time.
Grandpa Niu also wanted to send a message to his daughter's house to prevent his son-in-law from getting anxious and stressed about the tractor. He also wanted to send some grain over, since his daughter was pregnant and if she lost any now, her health would suffer later.
Although the son-in-law is a worker, his salary supports the whole family. With the grain rations becoming increasingly scarce these days, the family can't survive without some financial assistance.
Fan Xiaofan followed Grandpa Niu to the small county town. Grandpa Niu went back that same day, and she stayed at Grandpa Niu's daughter's house for one night.
Otherwise, if you want to go to the black market, traveling at night is risky for a young girl like you. What if something happens to you? That would be terrible.
Niu Xiaohua's basin was round and looked very approachable, so she let Fan Xiaofan and her sister-in-law spend the night together.
At dinner, Niu Xiaohua's mother-in-law had a dark face: "These days, we don't even have enough food for our own family, and you still bring outsiders to waste it..."
Niu Xiaohua frowned unhappily. Her father had just sent over a lot of grain, and she would eat it herself. Niu Xiaohua's own family was strong enough, and she didn't have to be submissive like some daughters-in-law in front of her mother-in-law.
Just as she was about to say something, Fan Xiaofan grabbed her hand and stopped her.
Fan Xiaofan said mischievously, "Auntie, I brought my own food, so you don't need to arrange anything."
She smiled and took out the compressed biscuits she had brought, slowly grinding her teeth.
The compressed biscuits emitted a sweet aroma of oil and milk, instantly whetting the appetites of everyone sitting in the room.
Why was the coarse, black porridge in front of them so hard to swallow?
Originally, Fan Xiaofan wasn't a stingy person. She had planned to leave something as a thank you for troubling the family. However, she disliked hearing strange and cryptic things, so she ate quietly by herself, ignoring everyone's stares.
Oh my, these compressed biscuits taste especially good today!
A little boy sitting down suddenly burst into tears. Niu Xiaohua's sister-in-law lowered her head and drank her porridge. Although she was also craving it, she knew that even if there was some at home, it wouldn't be hers to eat.
Fan Xiaofan remained as still as a mountain.
Niu Xiaohua found it amusing, realizing she had misjudged Fan Xiaofan. She hadn't expected that the seemingly gentle and weak girl was actually quite strong.
Before leaving under the cover of night, Fan Xiaofan quietly woke the little girl and gave her a few instructions. The little girl's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded repeatedly.
Holding a bag of compressed biscuits in her arms, the pretty young lady even offered to give her one as a delivery fee.
This was naturally a good deal. Zhang Chunhua also liked Niu Xiaohua, her sister-in-law. Her mother favored boys over girls, and after her sister-in-law married into the family, she protected her very much, making her life much easier.
Fan Xiaofan deduced from Niu Xiaohua's words that the two sisters-in-law had a good relationship.
After she left, Zhang Chunhua hugged the compressed biscuits in her arms, too excited to sleep. She held her own piece and, imitating Fan Xiaofan's way of eating dinner, slowly chewed on it. It was so delicious!
The next day, listening to the noises from the other house, she waited until her brother left before quietly sneaking into her sister-in-law's room and giving her the things.
Niu Xiaohua was taken aback, then carefully put the item away, sighing, "This thing is really valuable."
Zhang Chunhua said anxiously, "Sister-in-law, it smells so good! Why did you put it away? If you don't eat it quickly, Mom will find out and cause trouble again."
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