Qian Xiaolan saw Han Xiangdong's excitement and continued:
"My relatives can also get me things like fabric and cotton, but my husband and his brothers are doing this for the first time, so they are a little worried, so they didn't send them this time."
Han Xiangdong's eyes suddenly lit up, and the excitement in his eyes was obvious, but he quickly concealed it.
Qian Xiaolan saw it clearly, curled her lips, and continued:
"The rice in the supply and marketing cooperative that contains rocks and sand is 0.138 yuan per pound, and you need food coupons. I wonder how much Brother Dong can give for my clean, sand-free, and rich rice?"
Han Xiangdong had already made up his mind to keep this big customer, so he said without hesitation: "Rice is 40 cents per pound, and flour is 45 cents.
Big sister, please don't think my offer is too low. The people under my command need to eat. If I raise the price any further, my brothers will have worked in vain."
Two thousand kilograms of grain cost 850 yuan.
Qian Xiaolan was not greedy and nodded in agreement, but she asked for a bicycle ticket.
Han Xiangdong smiled and said, "What a coincidence! I just happened to have a Phoenix 28-inch bicycle that I bought today.
I spent 80 yuan to get the bicycle ticket, and I bought the bicycle at the supply and marketing cooperative in the county for 178 yuan.
If you need it, I'll give you 240 first."
Is there such a good thing? It's not some second-hand car that you are using to fool yourself, right?
Qian Xiaolan was just thinking about this when she heard Han Xiangdong explain:
"That car was originally prepared for my girlfriend, but now that my elder sister needs it, I'll give it to you at a low price.
Let's just be friends. Next time you have something good, don't forget me."
Qian Xiaolan agreed happily, and went to Han Xiangdong's residence with him to get the bicycles.
Han Xiangdong felt a little strange when he saw that she was not afraid of being robbed by him and dared to go home with him.
He hasn't been trusted like this in a long time.
Fortunately, he did not go crazy and think of using extraordinary measures today.
*
Qian Xiaolan rode her brand new bicycle, carrying 610 yuan in her pocket, and humming a song as she went to the supply and marketing cooperative.
With the help of Aunt Zhao, she tied all the stationery she bought to the back seat of the bicycle and rode back to Qinghe Village.
The people working in the fields were very excited when they saw her coming back on a brand new 28-inch bicycle with two sacks of things hidden on the back seat.
Gu Shengli was standing on the side of the road. When he saw Qian Xiaolan coming back, he hurried over.
Qian Xiaolan got off the bicycle, pushed the bike and went to the village primary school with him.
Amid the excited looks of the elementary school teachers and principal, Qian Xiaolan unloaded the things in the back seat, handed the list to Gu Shengli, and took out fifty yuan to pay him for making the desks and chairs.
Gu Shengli didn't answer immediately, but looked at her bicycle and asked, "You spent a lot of money on this bicycle, didn't you?"
Qian Xiaolan nodded: "Bicycle ticket 80, bicycle 178, stationery 110."
Gu Shengli took a deep breath and said, "It's already 366, and you're giving me another 50. You don't have a penny left, right?"
Principal Lin immediately said: "Some desks and chairs can still be used, so there is no need to break too many. I will pay the remaining wages.
Xiaolan, you have to keep some money for yourself."
Qian Xiaolan shook her head: "Principal, it's not easy for you either. If you spend this money, I'm afraid your wife's medicine will be gone for a few months.
I have dug some herbs before and sold them at the purchasing station, so I still have some money on me."
"Okay, stop being so generous. These are enough for me."
Gu Shengli frowned and took 20 yuan from Qian Xiaolan's hand and stuffed the rest back into her hand.
"Okay, you've been tired for most of the day, go back and rest."
After collecting the money and things, Gu Shengli started to drive people away. Qian Xiaolan smiled, waved to Principal Lin and the others, and pushed the cart back.
After she left, Principal Lin and Gu Shengli sighed:
"Xiaolan has had a hard life since she was a child. Even though her grades were so good, her mother came to the school several times to make trouble and not let her continue her studies.
Now that she finally has some money, she is being targeted by thieves, forcing her to spend it all. "
Gu Shengli also sighed, "I was born into the wrong family! Someone like Wang Juhua is not worthy of being a mother."
Such a good child was beaten so hard that he didn't dare to say a word even though he suffered so much injustice.
Otherwise, why would I have suffered so many years?
*
Ever since Qian Xiaolan spent all her money, her family finally became quiet.
However, Hu Guifen was still worried about Gu Yujiao living alone, so she would bring her over to stay with her for a night from time to time.
Qian Xiaolan liked the feeling of being cared for. If there were wild rabbits or pheasants in her traps, she would occasionally send one to the Gu family as a dish.
This made the several sisters-in-law of the Gu family who had originally complained about her no longer have any dissatisfaction. From then on, if their parents' home sent something, they would also send something to Qian Xiaolan.
The people at the mule shed were all aware of Qian Xiaolan's situation, which made them feel very complicated.
They were happy that Qian Xiaolan found such good in-laws, but they were also worried about themselves.
That day, Rong Qian asked Qian Qijin again: "Dad, how long will it take?"
This time Qian Qijin smiled and said, "Just these few days."
Hearing this, everyone was very happy.
However, Rong Qian remained silent.
When Qian Xiaolan came to the mule shed carrying a basket of herbs, she found that Rong Qian had been absent-minded when she was teaching her medical skills tonight.
Several times he looked at her, hesitant to speak.
She put down the medical book and sat next to Rong Qian: "Aunt Rong, do you have anything to say to me?"
Rong Qian opened her mouth and closed it again.
She really didn't know how to start.
If she said it directly, would Xiaolan think she was lying?
Qian Rongsheng had been looking forward to this day for a long time. Seeing her mother opening and closing her mouth several times but still not saying anything, he couldn't help but get anxious.
"Mom, if you don't tell me, then I will!"
Qian Xiaolan looked over in confusion.
Rong Qian glared at Qian Rongsheng and said hastily, “We are going back to the city soon.
Xiaolan, we have been together for so many years, and Aunt Rong likes you very much. I feel sad to think that we will not see each other again in the future.
Can I accept you as my goddaughter? I will write to you when I return to the city and we will keep in touch. "
Qian Xiaolan quietly looked at her expression for a while, raised her head and smiled: "As long as Aunt Rong doesn't mind, I am willing to do it.
Hello, godmother!
"Oh, okay, okay." Tears suddenly welled up in Rong Qian's eyes.
Qian Rongsheng sighed in disappointment.
Hey, he’s almost there, and he’ll be able to recognize his sister.
Rong Changhua shook his head in disapproval: "Hey, Qian'er, Xiaolan is not someone who can handle things easily. Just tell her straight away. I believe she can handle it."
Qian Qijin nodded: "That's right, you have to say it sooner or later, so just say it now."
Qian Xiaolan's heart skipped a beat and she looked at Rong Qian anxiously and expectantly.
Is it what she thought?
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