Chapter 33 Ghost City(1/2)
Xu Lingjun decided to go to the county to visit the legendary "ghost market".
He had already found out clearly that these "ghost markets" usually opened in the southern suburbs of the city.
Originally this kind of market was called pigeon market.
Later, the investigation became strict and it turned into a black market.
This means that it has been switched from being open during the day to being open at night.
Later, the investigation became more stringent, and it became the "ghost market" it is now.
At midnight, the market opened at three or four in the morning.
It usually takes an hour and the market closes before dawn.
At this point, people are usually asleep and there are few people checking.
Besides, they are all fellow villagers nearby, and they are all poor people. We must leave some way for others to survive!
Another point is that this is a grassland.
In addition to their ranchers, there are also many free herders.
These people own a lot of private flocks, and this is their food ration.
For these ethnic minorities, policies are often very loose and management is not so strict.
Xiuzhi stopped letting Xu Lingjun cook at night, mainly because she was afraid that he would "waste" food again.
Although their family now has a lot of food.
But these are their three-month rations, so they must save some.
This fine grain can only be used at critical times.
If you run out of food in the end, you can exchange this for some more whole grains.
Although Xiuzhi is simple, she is not stupid. It is not like she has never done this before.
To put it bluntly, there will be sales only when there is demand!
Otherwise, there would be black markets everywhere.
"Xiuzhi, I want to go out tonight and go to the ghost market."
Xu Lingjun would definitely not be able to avoid Xiuzhi if he went out in the middle of the night.
It's better to tell Xiuzhi clearly now to avoid Xiuzhi's suspicion.
It would be even more troublesome if she went out without her knowing.
"Ghost~" Xiuzhi quickly covered her mouth.
Even though I was at home, I didn't dare to say it loudly.
"What are you doing there?" Xiuzhi asked quietly.
She actually went to the ghost market when she was in her hometown.
That's because the family really couldn't survive anymore, so they bought some coarse grains at a high price.
Also, during the Chinese New Year last year, I exchanged the few refined grains I received for some coarse grains.
In her impression, she would only go there to trade if her family couldn't survive.
After all, going there is still very risky.
If someone catches him and accuses him of being a speculator, it will be completely over.
"Xiuzhi, do you still remember the bezoar we sold?"
Xu Lingjun also whispered.
"Of course, it cost more than eighty yuan."
"It only happened a few days ago, how could I forget?"
Although Xiuzhi didn't know the specific function of this bezoar, she knew it was valuable!
"If I sell the bezoars there, I can double or triple the price if I meet a good family."
Xu Lingjun had no choice but to use this bezoar to talk things over again.
This will not only allow Xiu Zhi to feel more, but also give her a sense of participation.
Xiuzhi is not only beautiful, but also very smart.
If Xu Lingjun wants to live a good life in the future, she must slowly change her thinking.
"Ah~ there are so many~ but~ we sold them for more than 80 yuan."
Xiuzhi opened her mouth and said, "This is more than a hundred less!"
She has been to school for several years, so she can still settle this account.
"Well, don't think too much about it. The bezoar is too valuable to be sold in the ghost market."
"Easy to detect."
"Besides, the money is to be mailed to your parents, so there is a trace."
Xu Lingjun smiled and comforted Xiuzhi.
"This~ Lao Xu, I don't understand~"
Xiuzhi just listened to Xu Lingjun's talk for a long time and felt that what her husband said made sense.
But she was confused and didn't understand what it meant.
Xu Lingjun was stunned and realized that his old habit of talking in his previous life had returned.
After all, he had an "iron rice bowl" in his previous life.
The people around me are all old foxes, so others can understand.
But now Xiuzhi only went to the fourth grade of elementary school, so how could she understand what he meant.
"What I mean is that the money given to your parents must be obtained legally."
"Have this kind of note, so that you won't cause trouble to your parents."
Xu Lingjun explained it as plainly as possible.
"Then~then why are you going to the ghost market~"
Xiuzhi seemed to understand, but what was Xu Lingjun's purpose of going to the ghost market?
This time the question was indeed on point, leaving Xu Lingjun not knowing what to say.
Can you say that he is greedy and wants to eat meat?
Or do you want to build a small treasury so that you don’t feel tough?
Or rather ~
"I'm going to see if there's anyone selling chicks, and I'll buy a few and keep them."
Xu Lingjun finally found a reason and said.
"But, I heard from Xiaoyan that chicks can be obtained in the village."
Xiuzhi is not stupid, she almost let Xu Lingjun be fooled just now.
"Here, I still have some common medicinal materials. If I go there to exchange them, I can get some more money."
Xu Lingjun quickly added a reason. He didn't expect that this little girl was quite difficult to fool.
"Okay, I don't understand either."
"Go ahead, be careful, and remember I'm waiting for you at home."
Xiuzhi did not bother Xu Lingjun about what he was going to do in the ghost market.
Her mother once taught her that men have their own reasons for doing things, and women only need to support them.
Besides, Xu Lingjun is a cultural person and knows a lot.
It's already great to be able to tell her what to do, but there are so many extravagant expectations.
"Uh~"
Xu Lingjun was once again moved by this little girl.
How can there be such a sensible girl in the future?
"By the way, this lotion is almost cold enough."
"You're just fine, you still need to wash it once or twice."
"It's not all your fault~"
"Hey~ I'll pay attention next time, pay attention next time."
"Turn around, don't peek~"
To be continued...