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"Okay, then come back. It won't be too late."
Zhang Hongmei approached Zhang Xingguo and said, "Uncle Zhang, I'm going out this afternoon, so Xiaoshun will have to cook dinner for me."
"Okay, it's all the same now anyway."
Zhang Hongmei: What a huge resentment this is!
Actually, Zhang Shouyi received news yesterday that there was a trade fair tonight. He didn't know what a trade fair was like in such a small city, so he wanted to take Zhang Hongmei to see it.
It's much safer here than in big cities. Sometimes Zhang Shouyi was conflicted, but in the end he decided to send Zhang Hongmei to the capital. She couldn't stay in this small mountain village forever, could she?
This is something we'll all encounter sooner or later; let her get used to it gradually!
"Brother Zhang, which black market are we going to? The one in the city?"
"Hmm, I heard there's a trade fair. Let's go check it out and broaden your horizons. This trade fair is for wealthy people. You can dress up simply to avoid trouble later."
"Okay, I'll go home, change my clothes, and put on some makeup."
"You can even do makeup?"
"What's so difficult about that?"
"That's quite a boast. So you own cosmetics?"
"No, it's just a matter of using soot from the bottom of a pot to blacken your face, then putting on a hat, isn't that enough?"
"That's easy? That would just draw more attention. You can just wear a hat and a mask." Zhang Shouyi found the thought of his fair face covered in soot unbearable.
"Okay, so, should I wear tattered clothes?"
"No need, just be normal. Everyone who goes there is normal, so don't make them seem like oddballs."
Does wearing old clothes make you an oddball?
"No, it's just that everyone else is dressed normally, but you're dressed in tattered clothes, which is too eye-catching."
What are the main topics of trading at today's trade fair?
"There are probably some old items, don't you like these?"
"That's great! Luckily I was wise enough to bring a lot of money with me."
"Some things can't be bought with money. We can take the grain you brought with us when we go home."
"You can't believe it? If you'd known, I would have taken all the grain from Liujiatun with me!"
"No more, just follow me and watch me."
Zhang Hongmei: Does this mean they're disgusted with me?
"Wouldn't it be more conspicuous to drive there?"
"It's alright, I'll leave tomorrow, what's there to be afraid of?" Actually, he thought that he had the black market here, and even the black market all over the country, under his control, so who could he be afraid of?
“Brother Zhang, what if I really like it but I don’t have enough? It’s all your fault. If you had told me before you came out, I would have brought two bags of sorghum rice from home.”
"It's okay, I'm here for you. Just find someone you like."
Zhang Hongmei was relieved, and she developed a strange dependence on and trust in Zhang Shouyi.
"If you get tired of driving, just call me and I'll drive." Zhang Shouyi knew that Zhang Hongmei was currently interested in cars, which was why he let her drive.
"No need, I'll call you when I'm tired."
"Hongmei, do you believe that people have memories of past lives?"
Zhang Hongmei was taken aback, then frightened. Why was he asking such a question? Was it because he noticed something different about her?
Seeing Zhang Hongmei's face change color instantly, Zhang Shouyi was pretty sure what was going on. This girl was probably just like him.
"What's wrong?"
"No, I was just startled. You suddenly asked me this kind of question."
"I didn't mean anything by it, I was just asking casually."
Zhang Hongmei didn't believe the politician's casual question, but she figured the more she said, the more mistakes she would make, so she should listen more and say less.
"Hehe, don't be nervous. I really didn't mean anything by it." Since his guess had been confirmed, he had no other intentions. As for his own affairs, he'd see if she had the ability to find out.
Zhang Hongmei was so angry she wanted to punch him. "You're driving, I'm tired."
Zhang Shouyi found it particularly amusing to watch the little girl get angry and act spoiled.
"Okay. I'll drive. I'll be your driver from now on."
Zhang Hongmei ignored him, stopped the car, jumped out, opened the back door, and sat down. But she saw that Zhang Shouyi didn't move and remained seated.
How childish. Having no other choice, I got out and went to the passenger door. I opened the door and said, "Golden Thigh, please get out."
Zhang Shouyi then moved to the driver's seat. "Okay, don't be angry. I just wanted you to sit next to me so we could chat more easily." From now on, you'll definitely have a place next to me.
"How about I take you to Shanghai for Chinese New Year as an apology?"
"Why would I need you to bring it? I can do it myself."
"What do you want from Haishi? I'll have someone mail it back to you."
"No, I don't know what I'm lacking. I guess there are too many things I'm missing, so I can't remember." Zhang Hongmei decided not to argue with him. Besides, the two of them weren't close enough for her to cheat on him.
Zhang Shouyi sensed Zhang Hongmei's distant tone and was puzzled. She was truly a woman's heart, unfathomable.
I had no choice but to do everything I could to please them, since I was about to leave and couldn't afford to offend them.
Let's change the subject, but I don't want her to get used to ignoring me.
"Hongmei, I had someone mail you a set of cosmetics. Keep it for when you need to wear makeup in the future."
"I am naturally beautiful and do not need cosmetics."
"It's for you to use in the black market later. Better safe than sorry."
This time, Zhang Hongmei didn't refuse, and on the surface, she really had to cover it up.
"Be careful when you go to the black market in the future; you can't trust most people."
"I know, I don't usually go there. I have enough to eat and use at home. I'm not going to go looking for a doctor."
"It's alright, the black market won't cause any chaos. You can go and have fun without worry from now on."
"What's so fun there? You can't buy what you want, and there's nothing to eat, which is the worst part."
"Don't worry, someone will bring you good food and treats. Don't worry about making a living."
"No need, a year will pass in no time. Besides, I only eat alone, so the food I prepared is enough."
"We'll talk about it later. In short, I can't mistreat myself."
The two chatted all the way and before they knew it, they had arrived in the city. Zhang Shouyi drove straight to his doorstep.
"Don't wipe your face with red plum blossoms, just wear a mask."
"Hehe! I know, I was just saying that, I was actually complaining. I'm going to get dressed up now, don't you need to disguise yourself?"
"Need not."
That's a true master! Awesome!
At this time, Zhang Shouyi went to the warehouse and loaded a bag of sorghum rice from the large vat onto the truck. He also loaded sweet potato flour.
Zhang Hongmei tied her hair into a ponytail on top of her head, styled it into a Taoist nun's bun, and didn't change her clothes—they were all pretty much the same color, so it didn't make much difference. She came out carrying a green military cap and a white mask.
When Zhang Shouyi saw Zhang Hongmei with this hairstyle, he rushed over in a few steps. Seeing Zhang Hongmei's wary look, he restrained his hand that was about to rub her head.
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