Chapter 8 Purchase
Victory Commune.
More than 30 kilometers away from the capital city, the car swayed for more than an hour. Suning couldn't help but feel lucky that he hadn't eaten anything in the morning, so when he got off the bus, he looked a little pale.
Every few days there is a big market organized by the leaders of the commune. I heard this mentioned by a classmate who lives nearby.
Today happens to be the day to catch a big market. I didn’t get much in the city. I suddenly remembered this place and wanted to try my luck.
Both sides of the pine asphalt road are lined with things grown by farmers, small wild animals hunted in the mountains, and wild vegetables picked from the mountains.
There were even bundles of firewood, woven bamboo baskets, brooms, straw sandals, straw hats...
This was the first time he went to such a market, Suning was not in a hurry to start, but Rao Stop and go with interest.
I found that most people are indeed as the classmate said, they are more willing to exchange all kinds of tickets than money.
After looking for a while and feeling confident, she walked to a stall at the end.
The stall owner was a dark-skinned farm man, wearing a gray coat that had turned a little white from the wash, with patches on the elbows and corners. When he saw her coming, he bared his big white teeth and showed a silly smile.
"Uncle, what kind of vegetables are these?"
"There are so many, here, each one has words written on it. What do you want, girl?"
Each small packet contains about dozens of seeds, and the names of various vegetables are crookedly written on the grid paper on which the seeds are packed.
There are not only common vegetables such as cabbage, cucumber, radish, eggplant, beans, pumpkin, winter melon and loofah, but also seeds of several fruits such as apple, plum, watermelon and peach.
"Uncle, I want all of these."
"Huh? All of them?"
"Yes, all of them, uncle, how much do they cost?"
He scratched the back of his head. Although he didn't know what this strange and pretty girl was doing buying so many seeds, he also knew that there were some things he shouldn't ask too much about.
After secretly calculating in his mind, the man raised his head and carefully discussed, "Girl, these are all kept by my family. Although they are not worth a few dollars, you have also seen all kinds of them. What about Xiao Bai Lai..."
"Three, three yuan plus two pounds of cotton coupons, is it okay?"
The man felt a little guilty for asking such a high price, but the eldest son in the family was about to marry a wife, so he had to be brave. Without some conscience.
I just asked at the grain station and Suning knew that his quotation was exaggerated by less than half. However, since the grain station cannot buy it and it will only be more expensive on the black market, the price is naturally acceptable.
Besides, she was not short of money, and she had a natural affinity for the farmer uncle. Looking at the simple man whose face was red with blood since he quoted the price, she thought there must be some trouble at home.
"Okay, please give me the whole package."
"Really... can you really buy it?"
Wringing his hands and preparing to change his mind and lower the price, Li Guoqiang listened. He couldn't help but pinch himself hard at these words.
Hiss~ It really hurts!
“Hey, hey, I’ll cover it now!”
Li Guoqiang, who had completely come to his senses, couldn’t help but squat down and gather the four corners of the oilcloth spread on the ground. , fold it in half directly to wrap all the seeds inside.
It's said to be a small seed, but the seeds really don't take up much space. When folded and wrapped, they look about the size of two pairs of adult hands.
“Here, girl, how about you give me two yuan?”
A smile rippled in his eyes. Suning shook his head and took out three yuan and two pieces of cotton from his bag. The ticket was handed to him, "Uncle, can you give me some more grain seeds?"
Taking the money ticket with a sigh, Li Guoqiang, who was already feeling guilty, found out that she still needed grain seeds. As soon as he said, "Okay, why not, girl, please wait here for me?"
"Uncle, can I go with you?"
Seeing the doubt in his eyes, Suning He looked around and said in a low voice, "I also want to exchange for some livestock." Now it is all collectively owned by the public, and every household in the village raises chickens, ducks, geese, and pigs in fixed quantities. One and two are left for the family to make tooth sacrifices.
In recent years, natural disasters have occurred frequently, and farmers cannot even grow enough to make a living. Who can afford to raise pigs, cattle, and sheep, let alone replace them?
Little things like chickens, ducks and geese can still think of tricks, and bigger pigs, cattle and sheep...
Looking at the money in his hand, Li Guoqiang struggled for a moment in his eyes. Then he gritted his teeth and made a decision.
"Girl, let's go with uncle!"
"Okay."
Taking the package of seeds that she was half-hugging, Li Guoqiang led her back to the second production brigade. ox cart.
Because there were other people around along the way, it was difficult for the two of them to talk.
......
"Hey, where did Guoqiang get this beautiful girl? She is still dressed like a city girl, right?"
"Could this be Mrs. Wang? Introduced..."
"Bah, even a coward like Li Hongxing can marry such a beautiful girl from the city, I'm afraid I can't even dream of it! "
Li Guoqiang was afraid that she would listen! Thinking too much, he is not a grown man and can't break up with such talkative bastards, so he has no choice but to lead the way and take bigger steps.
There are mostly mud roads in the village, which become even more difficult to walk after it rains.
He had to jog to keep up with the people in front of him who were walking faster and faster. Suning frowned and glanced at the skirt and small leather shoes that were covered with mud. She could only secretly blame herself for wearing the wrong clothes when she went out in the morning.
Fortunately, her leather shoes have flat soles, so she doesn’t have to worry about spraining her feet unless they get a little dirty.
"That's it. Su Yatou, please rest in the courtyard for a while, and I'll go find the captain for you."
"Thank you, Uncle Li."
"Oh, why are you so polite? Uncle Ha will be back soon!"
There was no one at home to entertain them, they were all working in the fields. Li Guoqiang embarrassedly moved in a relatively new bench. He hurriedly confessed and quickly turned around and left.
……
It’s already one o’clock in the afternoon, and I haven’t had anything hot to eat yet, so I’m just busy getting in the car and driving.
Suning's stomach began to growl, and she was only upset at this moment. Why didn't she think of buying some ready-made food and storing it in the space?
It seems that in addition to seeds and livestock, all the rooms in the small courtyard must be sorted out, especially the furniture and supplies in the kitchen and bedrooms must be completed.
If something unexpected happens someday in the future, you can still have a place to eat, drink, and sleep once you enter the space.
“Is this the girl?”
Being interrupted by the sudden voice, Suning raised his head and saw that Li Guoqiang was leading a lady who was about fifty or sixty years old. His body looked particularly strong. The tough old man quickly stood up and greeted politely.
"Hello, old man."
Li Dazhu nodded with a smile and looked at the person in front of him——
Pier's face was white and her face was red, her smile was sweet, and her watery eyes were even brighter. Qingqing, um, she is a good girl!
"I'm not asking you why you bought those things, but the price is not cheap. Girl, can you make the decision yourself?"
Although I was confused, Uncle Li said that he Why is this stern and arrogant uncle who is the captain of the team inconsistent with what he said?
Is it better to agree than to fight hard and talkatively?
“Yes, as long as there is, I can make the decision.”
(End of this chapter)