Chapter 52: Get Rid of the Sticky Candy
Sister Hong, the bosses are very satisfied with our batch of goods. If nothing unexpected happens, we will be able to take over the goods in the neighboring city soon. Do you want to go to that young educated youth to get some more goods? The New Year is coming soon, and there will be more people asking for goods. In the small courtyard next to the black market, Sister Hong was flipping through the account book and listening to her subordinates vigorously reporting on the shipment status.
That's right, after Honglian got the goods, he only kept a small portion to maintain the black market operation in the town, and wholesaled the rest to the underground black markets in surrounding cities. This way, he could get a quick return on investment with low risk. If he kept the goods in his hands and got discovered, he would have no time to cry!
"Da Li, go to Huanglong Village in a few days to find Sister Li, and then bring the list of goods to her for her to see." Honglian was calculating the business accounts with the abacus clacking loudly.
"Sister Hong, this little girl is very mysterious. She got such a large batch of goods so easily. Moreover, she was alone when we went there that night. She is also very brave. Do you think we should test her further?" Dali said in a deep voice.
"I advise you not to look for trouble, just do what you should do." Honglian stared at him with a serious expression and a cold voice.
"I'll say it again, we are here to make money, not to check household registration. This girl's temper is very much to my liking, so don't provoke her. Just go down if you have nothing to do." Honglian stood up, put away the account book, and waved at Dali.
"Yes." Dali bent down and nodded, then left the room. His back was covered in cold sweat. He hadn't seen Sister Hong's eyes like this for a long time. The last time he saw them was when she cut the tendons of a traitor. Next time, he would never be so smart again!
Li Meng and his companions got off the ox cart and arrived in the town. It felt very awkward to have Liu Huan, the burden, following behind them, so they wanted to find an excuse to separate and act separately.
"We are going to the post office, so we'll go over there first. What are you two going to do? We'll see you on the ox cart when we go back." After saying that, Li Meng and Wu Ruirui were about to leave.
"I have to go to the post office anyway, so let's go together," Wang Fang said, indicating that she wanted to go together.
"Liu Huan, aren't you going to buy something? Why don't you go first so you don't delay your return," Wang Fang said gently to Liu Huan.
"What's the matter? You want to leave me behind? How can you be so selfish? You came here together, why do you leave me alone?" Liu Huan couldn't stand it anymore. He stood there and looked at the three people with a resentful look.
"Why don't you guys go ahead. Mengmeng and I will go to the recycling station first. I want to find some old newspapers to paste on the wall today. Let's go first." Wu Ruirui said without giving Liu Huan time to continue his performance. He pulled Li Meng and ran away.
He left them far behind and left the busy main street, turning into a small alley before slowing down his pace.
"This person is so shameless. She was like this in school. When she met someone who was better off than her, she would cling to them. I think Wang Fang is really unlucky to be her roommate." Wu Ruirui felt unlucky when he mentioned Liu Huan.
"A person who doesn't know how to say no has problems himself. The most fundamental reason is that he can't save face. Wang Fang is such a person. If she knew how to say no, Liu Huan would not rely on her," Li Meng said to the angry Wu Ruirui.
"Let's go, I'll take you to a nice place. I guess she has the newspaper you want." Li Meng put his arm around Wu Ruirui and walked forward.
"I'm just making an excuse, I don't really want the newspaper," Wu Ruirui pouted.
"I know, I know. Let's go. I'll take you there to broaden your horizons. I guarantee you'll like it there," Li Meng said confidently.
The two men came to the entrance of the black market. The two young men who were on guard were still the same two young men. One of them saw Li Meng and ran over happily and said enthusiastically: You are here, I will take you there!
"No need, I have nothing to do today so I'll just bring my sisters here to buy some things. I won't bother Sister Hong," Li Meng said calmly.
Oh, oh, okay, okay, please go ahead. If you have any problems, come to us two brothers, the young man on guard said quickly.
"What is this place?" Wu Ruirui looked at the mysterious place and asked Li Meng curiously.
"Black market? Have you never been there when you were at home?" Li Meng looked up and down at the young lady next to him.
"Wow, this is the black market? No, I heard about it when I was at home. I told my parents that I wanted to go and see it, but they didn't let me. I'm going to have a good look around today." Wu Ruirui immediately became excited and followed Li Meng excitedly, looking around.
"Go tell Brother Li that the girl from last time is here at the black market," the sentry who had greeted Li Meng before said to the other one, who immediately ran to report after hearing it.
"You know what, there are quite a lot of things in here. Many supply and marketing cooperatives don't have them." These people are really powerful, right? Wu Ruirui’s eyes were not enough as he looked at the small vendors on both sides of the street, feeling like he wanted everything.
Just pick out what you need and take it easy. I won’t help you carry it. Li Meng patted Wu Ruirui who was looking around and signaled her to be more rational.
Okay, Wu Ruirui agreed with a smile and rushed out like a tiger released from the gate! Li Meng followed her and strolled slowly.
After receiving the news from his subordinates, Dali quickly told Honglian and stood aside waiting for instructions.
You give this to her, and don't say anything else, just let her go back and read it herself. Honglian took out the written letter from the drawer and handed it to Dali.
"Okay, Sister Hong, I'll go right away," Dali said and went to the black market.
"Meng Meng, look at this cup. I like it so much, hehe."
"Wow, there are pens here. I like this one too."
Following behind Wu Ruirui, Li Meng's ears began to feel numb from listening to Wu Ruirui's chatter.
"Hurry up and choose. After you choose, we still have to go to the post office, rush back at noon, and go up the mountain in the afternoon," Li Meng urged.
In fact, she didn't lack anything, it was just her first time at the black market so she was quite curious. Wu Ruirui finally bought a pen and a face towel and prepared to go back with Li Meng.
Just after walking a few steps, they ran into Dali and his two men coming over here. "Brother Li, you are not busy today," Li Meng took the initiative to greet them.
"I'm not busy, I'm not busy. I just came to see you when I heard you were coming, Sister Li," Dali said with a smile.
"How is Sister Hong doing lately? Business is booming," Li Meng glanced around and said to Dali.
"Thanks to you, Sister Hong asked me to give this to you. Take it back and read it," Dali handed the envelope to her respectfully.
Okay, I'll leave first then. Say hello to Sister Hong for me. Li Meng smiled and nodded goodbye vigorously, then left with Wu Ruirui.
"Who is this person? He looks so serious." Wu Ruirui looked back from time to time as he walked.
A friend I met in town. I helped him out a little before. Let’s go!
Wu Ruirui followed Li Meng without questioning him. Halfway through the walk, they remembered that the newspaper issue had not been resolved. They had forgotten about it and decided to go to the post office to check.
Li Meng had been recommended many period novels by her college roommates in modern times. She knew that many heroines would find gold, silver and jewelry in secret compartments or gaps in furniture at scrapyards. She had wanted to read some before, but before she went to the countryside, she saw many people in the city go to scrapyards to collect furniture for burning. Those could not be considered furniture. Those that could be taken to scrapyards were all chopped to pieces. Even if there was anything, it would not be her turn to go there, so she gave up the idea!
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