Chapter 75: Are you interested in Shanghai's black market?
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the straightforward Su Meiyun began to complain to Yun Wangshu: "Shushu, you don't know, Uncle Wen only told us you were here today, which means we can't spend more time with you."
Chen Ye's words immediately shattered his composed demeanor: "I almost laughed out of anger when I saw what Uncle Wen bought. What do I do for a living? Do I need these things? But he kept it from me, didn't say a word, and went to the department store to buy them. What, do you think the things at the department store are better?!"
Zhao Kuo smiled gently: "Uncle Wen wants to buy things for Shushu personally, it has a different meaning, Aye, so don't complain."
Chen Ye snorted: "What do I have to complain about? If he has a lot of money, let him spend it. I'll prepare a portion for my little sister Shushu myself."
"Little sister, I've prepared everything for you. You don't need to carry it. I'll send it to you in a little while."
Yun Wangshu hesitated for a moment: "Uncle Wen has already bought a lot. Sending more would be too much, and I can't use it all by myself."
Chen Ye's eyes widened: "Not much? How could it be too much? I prepared only the very best. If it's really not enough, I'll return Uncle Wen's!"
Yun Wangshu: ...
Chen Ye ultimately didn't give him his share. Zhao Kuo mumbled a few words in his ear, and he cheerfully changed his tune: "It's not good to have duplicates, it's too conspicuous. I'll give Shushu the cash instead."
Yun Wangshu raised an eyebrow and looked at Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo smiled at her without any hesitation, his gaze gentle and friendly.
Then, she received a cash bonus: 5,000 yuan in cash.
Yun Wangshu held the large box in silence.
Zhao Kuo smiled gently: "It's not much, it's a token of our friendship from the three of us. We're family, so it can't be any less than what Uncle Wen gives."
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The next day, Yun Wangshu boarded the train back to Shanghai. The ticket was bought by Wen Ting; it was a lower berth in a hard sleeper, much better than the one she had taken there.
Because they had already said goodbye to Zhou Shouzhi and Chen Baoping the day before, only the three siblings and Wen Ting saw them off. They watched the train depart and lingered for a long time.
Su Meiyun was a little downcast: "I only saw her once before she left. I wanted to take care of her more."
Chen Ye was also in low spirits, kicking pebbles on the ground with his head down, while Zhao Kuo looked thoughtful.
Wen Ting: "Don't be discouraged. I will ask our friends in Shanghai to take good care of Shu Shu and let us know if anything happens. What we need to do now is to become stronger so that we can help her when she needs us."
Chen Meiyun was devastated but also recovered quickly. She clenched her fist tightly and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Wen. I will definitely win the militia competition this time. After I have achieved some results, I will go to the Armed Forces Department for assessment."
Chen Ye put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Little girl, why are you competing? You're only a year older than Shushu. Your brother is still here. Do you need to step up?"
Chen Meiyun curled her lip: "You? What good are you? All you have is some money. When it really matters, you're the first one to hide."
Chen Ye was so angry that he bared his teeth and rubbed her head with his five fingers like claws: "You look down on your brother? I'll twist your head off! Besides, if I can't do it, there's always Zhao Kuo. He's full of tricks and schemes. With Uncle Wen helping him, he'll definitely climb the ranks quickly!"
A glint of wisdom flashed in Zhao Kuo's eyes, and his shrewdness immediately kicked in: "Chen Ye, don't you think the county is too small, limiting your development?"
Chen Ye was stunned: "Huh???"
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