Chapter 26 The Abandoned Capitalist Lady in the 1950s
Now the whole country is tightening its belt and saving money, and the supply is being reduced again and again.
Many people went to the countryside to pick wild vegetables, and the places where they picked wild vegetables were almost deep in the mountains.
But at least it can satisfy my stomach a little.
At work that day, there was a sudden "puff" sound in the Finance Department's office. Sister Huang looked up awkwardly and said, "Sorry, it's me. My family has been short of food lately, and my relatives in the countryside sent me a bag of sweet potatoes. I've been eating them every day, and I couldn't resist."
Yu Li's face was haggard. "I understand. It's the same for every family these days. We also planted a few sweet potatoes in the small plot under the window this year. Maybe it will help in a few months."
Chen Jianguo also came over: "That's right. At this time of year, everyone's life is pretty much the same. Having sweet potatoes is great. My family had rice soup this morning, and I feel sick in my stomach right now. I don't know what the harvest will be like this year."
Ning Ning thought to herself, I’m afraid it won’t be that bad, the natural disaster will not be over until next year, so there’s still a long way to go.
No one can escape natural disasters. The whole country is in this situation now, and we can only find a solution ourselves.
However, the people in the Finance Department were quite nice. They all knew that Ning Ning's family had a small courtyard and that she should not be short of food, but they never mentioned asking to borrow food.
But it would not be good for Ning Ning to say no at all. She was still thinking of working in the Finance Department until retirement. If the relationships in the office were not handled well, it would be so awkward to meet them every day in the future.
This is how the world works, so tedious and complicated.
But it is impossible for people to live in this world without being connected with others. In many matters, as long as you don’t suffer any loss, you still have to think comprehensively.
Besides, Ning Ning originally wanted to sell some of the grain he brought back from Gangcheng. It didn't matter who he sold it to. As long as the people in the office needed it, it would be a good thing and he wouldn't have to take any risks.
Yu Li is pregnant again now. She has little food and drink. Look at her face, she looks very haggard.
Walking on the street, everyone I saw had a pale face.
Ning Ning now has to put on makeup before going out to cover up her good complexion.
But people who come into contact with her every day can definitely see that she hasn't lost any weight at all.
If your complexion is not good, it means that you have not eaten well, but it is definitely not the case that you are not full.
Ning Ning thought about this and took the initiative to speak, "My family does have some dried vegetables and sweet potatoes that we planted before, and some cornmeal. If any of you need some, I can exchange some with you."
Nowadays, when buying and selling things privately, it cannot be said to be buying, it has to be said to be exchanging.
Fine grains and pork were not exchanged, and if one wanted to eat meat freely, one had to wait until the reform and opening up in the 1980s.
Pork and fine grains must be kept for your own family, otherwise you won’t be able to eat well.
Chickens, ducks and cornmeal can be exchanged.
After hearing Ning Ning's words, several people did not hesitate.
"Of course we need it. Who can say they don't have a shortage of food these days? It would be great if Xiao Ning could exchange some for us."
Sister Huang was very experienced. "Why don't you talk to Dayong first? You're not living alone anymore. If he doesn't agree, don't quarrel with him and his wife. We can still deal with it for now."
Chen Jianguo also said, "Yes, Xiaoning. Life is still bearable for now. Your family just had two little babies. Don't let yourself go hungry just to help us."
Ning Ning smiled and said, "My family is in a state where we don't have enough to eat, but we're not starving either. You know I have a small yard. A few years ago, I dried a lot of vegetables, and last year I planted all sweet potatoes. I definitely don't have any good stuff, but I can still come up with something that can fool your stomach."
Sister Huang and Chen Jianguo also knew about Ning Ning's family situation. After hearing what Ning Ning said, they stopped being polite.
The next day, Ning Ning arrived at work early. Lu Dayong brought some sweet potatoes, and Ning Ning brought some dried vegetables, which she delivered to the office before everyone arrived.
Lu Dayong had to hurry back to the steel plant to work, so he put his things down and left.
After he left, Ning Ning took out another fifty kilograms of cornmeal from the space and put it together with the sweet potatoes and dried vegetables.
Just as it was done, several people from the office came over and we divided these things together, and didn't forget any for the section chief.
Each person can't get much, but it can last for a while.
The prices are based on the black market price. Sweet potatoes used to be only four cents per pound, but now the price has risen to eighty cents, and they are out of stock.
The truth is that food is not available on the black market now, and if there is food, no one would feel comfortable lowering the price, otherwise they would not bring this person along if there is such a good opportunity in the future.
Chen Jianguo put away his share and said, "Xiao Ning, you've been a great help this time. This is definitely a timely help! If you need anything in the future, just let me know."
Sister Huang's eyes narrowed into slits as she smiled. "That's right! This is really timely relief! When there's a chance in the future, I'll definitely repay you well."
Yu Li also nodded quickly: "The family can finally get some relief now. I can't thank you enough for your kindness."
Ning Ning waved her hand: "Why are you being so polite? You all paid for it. I just happened to have some money at home. Let's just get through this together."
There is one portion left. When the section chief comes, I will ask him if he wants it. If he doesn’t want it, I will give one portion to the three of them.
After all, there are only a few people in the Finance Department, and the section chief cannot be left behind, otherwise it will be detrimental to unity.
The current situation is that it is already so difficult for them who are guarding the department store, so others are definitely in an even worse situation.
While Lu Dayong was on night shift, Ning Ning coaxed the child to sleep and gently placed him on the bed in the space.
Then she dressed herself up as a middle-aged woman and went to the black market.
In fact, even if the little food she had was sold to the market, it wouldn't be much of a help, but it was better than nothing! She'd save as many people as she could.
In the black market, she found a black market boss whom she had met a few years ago when she came to the black market to buy food.
I have observed him many times with my spiritual sense and found that he is a very disciplined and honest boss. There is no need to worry about him cheating on my fellow criminals.
He exchanged two thousand kilograms of cornmeal and two hundred chickens and ducks for two boxes of jewelry and jade, which he carried away directly.
After they were far away, they put the two boxes into the peace locket space.
She is not short of money now, what she lacks is some spiritual jade.
Now is the perfect time to exchange some food for something, and I'm looking forward to expanding the space sooner, even if it's just a little bit.
After returning home, she took the child out of the space, then went into the peace locket space and took a closer look, and found that the space had not expanded at all.
But it's not without any benefits. After absorbing spiritual energy for so long, although the space has not expanded, I can hear the sounds outside in the space.
This is also a good sign, indicating that there are more features waiting to be developed in the future.
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