Seeing how seriously she spoke, even describing details like when she found whom she contacted and how much the goods were sold for (actually she used Xia Lingqing's experience), the couple gradually dispelled their doubts, but they still had concerns.
"Are you sure your method is safe? Has anyone in your unit ever had an accident?"
"How would I know? But I've never heard of anyone getting into trouble around me. Besides, the people above me might not be unaware of it, and they're probably turning a blind eye. As long as you don't make a big fuss and do it openly, no one will care.
Didn’t you see that the market was full of red armbands last year and the year before, but they’re not so common this year?”
The environment was really tense in the first few years of the turmoil, and everyone was in danger. Now things have relaxed a little, and some places have even restored rural fairs. As long as it is remote enough and far away from the central government, the matter can be covered up without being reported or investigated by the government.
"That's only temporary. What if it gets serious again someday?"
"What does it have to do with me? All I did was deliver something to someone on the train. Who's going to arrest me? The train police? Do they care about this?"
Seeing her completely nonchalant attitude, and even becoming more and more fearless, Wang Taozhi was so angry that she wanted to poke her head, "You just have to do that thing, can't you just stay quiet? You finally have a job, and I can see you losing it one day. It's really ridiculous."
"Yeah, Dongbao, I'm not telling you not to do it, but can you be quieter? This move costs hundreds of dollars, and your brother's heart is about to jump out of his throat."
He Ruixue took out another box, inside of which was a brand new Shanghai watch, and next to it was a small invoice.
She extended her hand forward and said with a smile, "How about this? Is it enough to calm you down?"
"That's enough. You actually hid one more. You're really capable."
He Ruixue pretended to throw it, and He Chunsheng quickly took it, reacting just like a child who receives a toy they have always wanted, with pure joy showing on his rough face.
Seeing that he had "betrayed" so quickly, Wang Taozhi glared at him and said sourly, "Oh, it's still better to be your biological brother. What's the point of me, your sister-in-law? He's been busy nagging for more than ten years, but I haven't seen anything. What did he do? He just talked a lot."
"Sister-in-law, you don't have to be so insinuating here. I haven't forgotten you."
He Ruixue was well prepared. She took out two boxes of vanishing cream and hand cream, as well as a small bottle of perfume from her bag. She bought these from a colleague. They were imported goods and didn't require a ticket, but they were a bit expensive.
The lid of the balm is a pure gold birdcage, thumb-length, with a base the size of a water bottle cap. Inside hangs a ring-shaped hook, nestled on which rests a pair of Western lovebirds. The entire cage is actually the lid of the box; opening it reveals the pale orange balm underneath.
The ointment is orange-yellow and smells of orange and jasmine. It is quite exquisite and Wang Taozhi fell in love with it at first sight.
She was just being stubborn. "Why would I spend money on this stuff? It's not worth eating or drinking. I'm already old and still wearing makeup. If you want to give me a gift, why not give me something practical?"
"Okay, one day I'll send you that feather duster and washing powder, and also a kitchen knife, so that you can do your daily housework. Don't call me heartless then, and treat me like a farmhand in a landlord's house."
Wang Taozhi's words were blocked by her. She rolled her eyes at her, put the things aside, opened them one by one and looked at them slowly. She first rubbed a little cold cream on her hands and said, "It's quite moisturizing."
She took out the ointment again and fondled the bird in the cage. She opened it, sniffed it, and squinted her eyes. "The shell is quite large, but the contents are only as big as a fingernail. I might as well dry some orange peels myself and use them to fumigate the house."
Seeing that his wife was taken care of, He Chunsheng quickly put on his watch and adjusted the length of his sleeves, thinking about how to show it off inadvertently while working.
"Dongbao, I'll give you the money for the watch later. Is 120 yuan right? I've already inquired about it."
"No, just give me a hundred dollars."
"No, how can a big brother take advantage of his sister? Forget about your sister-in-law's things. They are a token of your kindness."
He was a typical straight man who didn't pay attention to women's belongings. He thought those little things shouldn't cost more than ten yuan, so he felt comfortable accepting them.
But watches are big items. "A watch from the department store costs 12 industrial coupons. In the past, it would take our family months to save up. I accept your kindness, but brothers should always settle accounts. Otherwise, if Mom finds out, she might think I'm bullying you."
"Okay, but big brother, just give me 20 industrial coupons and 100 yuan. That way, I'm still taking advantage of you."
There is no shortage of industrial coupons in the city, but these are valuable in county towns and rural areas.
He Chunsheng thought about it, and seeing that she was not at a disadvantage, he nodded, "Okay, I'll get the money for you later."
"take?"
Wang Taozhi squinted at him and said, "Where are you going to get it? Do you really think you're the boss of the family? Get out of the way! Do you know where the money is hidden?"
She rushed to the room and closed the door, obviously on guard against someone.
He Chunsheng touched his nose and looked away, suddenly feeling his authority in front of the children was damaged. He grabbed He Xiaoyou, who was playing with a match gun and scolded him, "You're not doing your homework! Have you finished your homework? You're already in junior high school and you're still so careless. I've told you so many times to study hard, but you just won't listen."
He Xiaoyou was unconvinced and raised his head to retort, "What's the point of studying so much? Even if you pass high school, you still have to go to the countryside. It's better to play at home for a few more years, exercise your body, and do more farm work in the future. That's the right thing to do."
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