Four o'clock in the morning.
In the dark room, Jianshu got up quietly.
After carefully entering the space, dressing and washing up, she sneaked out.
Then he walked through the alleys, big and small, as if he knew the way, and arrived at a place.
Looking at the people who were already waiting there and the pile of things at her feet, Jianshu checked the surroundings and after making sure that there was no one there, she went to meet them.
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Twenty minutes later.
Jianshu, in disguise, came to another place and traded with people again.
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At seven o'clock in the morning, Jianshu returned to the guesthouse with the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Shanghai breakfast industry in his hands.
I went to the next door and knocked on the door first, then went back to my room after hearing the response.
Li Chunmei had already gotten up. When she saw Jianshu coming back, she couldn't wait to greet him.
Oh, of course, Jianshu wouldn't be so self-indulgent as to think that she was welcoming him.
"Xiaoshu, you're back." Li Chunmei stared at the breakfast in Jianshu's hand without blinking, as if she was worried that the breakfast would fly away in the blink of an eye.
"Okay, it's the same as always. We have everything you like." Jian Shu said unhappily, "Take it. Leave some for us and send the rest next door."
After hearing the cheers, Li Chunmei couldn't wait to take the breakfast from Jianshu's hand. After opening it, she saw the long-awaited rice balls. She quickly picked one up and took a bite. The familiar delicious taste made her squint her eyes and sigh.
Then, while eating, he left enough food according to the appetite and taste of the two, and sent the rest next door.
Jianshu washed up, changed his clothes, and made sure that there was no smell of seafood on him before sitting down at the table to eat breakfast.
Shanghai is a coastal city. After knowing the destination of the business trip, Jianshu decided to take advantage of this rare opportunity to stock up on some seafood to eat slowly later.
After all, Jing City wasn't near the sea, so apart from the occasional rare seafood supply, there was no chance to buy it. Although she could occasionally buy some dried seafood on the black market, the quantity was not large, and the variety was limited.
She finally had the chance to visit a seaside city, so of course she had to stock up. Who knows when the next time would be.
Although she hasn't been shopping these days, it doesn't mean she hasn't been out. In order to save time and for safety reasons, she didn't go to buy the goods herself, but found a few people with connections in the black market to act as middlemen.
Although the price would definitely be higher, Jianshu could definitely afford it. After all, if she really had to find it herself, not only would it waste time, but the total amount she could receive would definitely be much less than it is now.
I am very satisfied with Jianshu because I spend money to enjoy the convenience.
Moreover, if you really calculate it, seafood nowadays is really very cheap. The price of a few cents or a few dimes per pound is almost like a robbery in Jianshu's opinion.
Seafood, which was many times more expensive than pork in later generations, is not so rare nowadays. If you really put meat on the table for people to choose, people will definitely choose pork.
Jianshu thought of the crabs, lobsters, prawns, hairtail, large yellow croaker, and small fish in his space...
There are also various dried fish, dried shrimp, kelp, scallops, fish glue...
She couldn't help but beam with joy. The seafood she stockpiled this time would last her for a long time. Although it cost a lot of money, it was worth it.
The most important thing is that the basement keeps things fresh. Whatever you put them in, they will come out the same way. Seafood is all about freshness, and of course it tastes best when it’s fresh.
Thinking of the delicious food in his memory, Jianshu couldn't help swallowing.
Li Chunmei, who was lying on the bed rubbing her stomach after breakfast, saw the smile on Jian Shu's face and asked curiously, "Xiao Shu, what happy things are you thinking about? You are so happy while eating."
"I have nothing to do today. I can go shopping later. How can I not be happy?" Of course, Jianshu couldn't tell her the real reason, so he made one up.
Actually, it’s not really a breakup. She is really happy that she can finally go out for a walk today.
If she had known, she wouldn't have cleared her list yet. After so many days of running around, she definitely needed to do some shopping today.
Speaking of shopping, Li Chunmei couldn't hold back any longer. She looked at the small piece of fried dough stick left in Jianshu's hand and quickly stood up. "Xiaoshu, you eat first. I'll go see if they're ready."
After saying that, he left in a hurry.
Seeing her receding back, Jianshu shook his head in amusement. It seems that as long as you are a woman, you can never escape the joy of shopping.
Then he quickened his eating pace.
So by the time Li Chunmei and the other two arrived, Jian Shu had already cleaned up the mess and was ready.
"I'm here. Wait a moment. I'll just pick up my bag and leave." Noticing the movement at the door, Jianshu greeted them, then quickly picked up the shoulder bag that had been prepared at the side, slung it over his body, and walked out.
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There are many department stores in Shanghai, but the four did not choose to go to any of them. Instead, they chose to go to Huaiguojiu.
The reason? Simple: thrift stores don't require tickets.
When they came, they mainly brought national food coupons. If they went to a department store, they basically just went shopping. They couldn't buy most things, so there was really no need.
It would be better to buy it directly from their own company.
Huaiguojiu, or Huaihai Road State-Owned Secondhand Goods Store, is located on Huaihai Road. While it's called a secondhand store, it doesn't just sell used goods. Their best sellers are discounted items.
In addition, there are also brand new goods that have been exported and sold domestically, as well as various confiscated items. The area covers thousands of square meters, and there is a dazzling array of goods in the large and small counters.
Various mahogany furniture, antique jewelry, mink coats, clothes, shoes and hats, pots and pans, enamelware, towels and soaps, clocks and cameras, pianos and musical instruments... the dazzling array is overwhelming.
Today, it is the most glorious era, and going to Huaiguojiu to buy second-hand goods is the favorite place among Shanghai people.
Therefore, the Huaiguo Old General Store is always crowded with people. As soon as it opens every morning, customers pour in like a tide. For this reason, a row of metal railings was installed in front of the counter.
At this time, Jianshu, who had arrived at the old gate of Huai State, was stunned by the long queue in front of him.
"There are so many people——" After a long time, she sighed.
Li Chunmei, who was visiting for the first time, also replied somewhat dazedly, "Yeah, our department store doesn't usually have this many people."
Zhou Xuemin, who had been to Shanghai several times and visited Huaiguojiu once, was not surprised at all. You know, the time she came to Huaiguojiu, she even lost her shoes in the squeeze.
"Let's hurry up and line up. The sooner we go in, the more choices we will have, otherwise all the good stuff will be bought up." Looking at the two people standing there stupidly, Zhou Xuemin shook his head and smiled.
If I don't queue up now, there will be more and more people and I don't know how far back I will be in the queue.
His wife assigned him a task.
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