Zhang Lao Da was so excited that he couldn't control himself. His usually expressionless face seemed to be stained red. The look he gave Chu Xi was filled with... desire? Excitement?
Suddenly, Zhang Wen took two steps forward, and Chu Xi immediately took two steps back. Zhang Wen then realized how abrupt he had been. He had only wanted to express his excitement, and the army's customary gesture was a handshake, but the person in front of him was a young girl he had just met for the first time...
"Girl, I'll take as many of these as you have! Just state the conditions!"
This is also the style of the army, swift and decisive, doing things as soon as they say, and never dragging their feet. Chu Xi was also moved when he saw the excited former soldier in front of him.
I received several years of red education in my previous life, and I have only admiration for soldiers. During the war, they risked their lives and fought bravely to defend the motherland; in peacetime, silent dedication is the best portrayal of them.
I don't know what the situation is with this retired soldier who didn't accept government resettlement. He must have a tragic or admirable heroic story...
"How much do you want? How will you pay for it?"
"Um?"
Zhang Wen was stunned again. Yes, there are so many good things. If you don’t show sincerity, why would people give them to you? You can’t sell them there.
After thinking for a while, he spoke very swiftly and sincerely.
"We have money, notes, small yellow croakers, and some antiques. You can ask for anything else you want, and I will definitely help you get it. Of course, don't ask for arms, secrets, or anything like that..."
As he spoke, Zhang Wen's scrutinizing eyes began to scan Chu Xi, making her feel a little embarrassed.
"I'm not short of money, just give me the little yellow croaker and the antiques. I don't need anything else, and I wouldn't dare take it even if you gave it to me!"
The banknotes at this time are the least valuable, and they will depreciate a lot in a few years.
"Besides, just name your price. I won't ask for more, just the normal black market price. This quality is unavailable anywhere else, only here. You won't be cheated or taken advantage of..."
Chu Xi made a small joke, which finally calmed down Zhang Wen, whose expression changed faster than the weather. For some reason, the more Chu Xi got to know this retired soldier, who was just over forty years old, the more she felt that her equal status was insecure, and her aura was actually a little lacking...
Chu Xi was immediately excited when she heard that they could trade antiques for food. This man had good taste! But why not keep it? Wouldn't it be better to keep it and let it go up in value?
Finally, Chu Xi couldn't help but release his mental power and scanned the surroundings. Sure enough, there was an intricate secret passage under the kitchen behind the yard, and it had many disguises and even many mechanisms.
What was even more surprising was that just halfway through the tunnel, separated by a wall, was a large underground darkroom. Inside, there were many fine antiques scattered around, all in excellent condition! The end of the tunnel was just a few empty boxes.
Chu Xi particularly liked an exquisite jade statue of the emperor placed in the center of the dark room, and a beautiful bronze ware next to it. Time has passed, life has long since disappeared, but the vessels will remain forever. This dark room is full of traces of history.
Restraining her inner ecstasy, Chu Xi immediately declared that she must let him eat it all. Of course, facing such a veteran who seemed to have good character, she would not act like a thief again. After all, we are thieves with our own code of conduct. We can just throw food, meat, or even vegetables and fruits at him!
For a moment, Chu Xi was a little jealous of the treasures he had collected. If this happened in the future, he would probably have dozens of small targets. Of course, we are in business, and everything is based on mutual consent, so you'd better not mess with me, otherwise I will inevitably have to rob the rich and give to the poor...
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