"When I came here, I inquired very clearly that this train will not be later than nine o'clock in the evening. It is because it is convenient to get on the train at this time, so I chose this train. Why haven't I come here yet?"
Li Qiang said anxiously.
Being in a foreign country and unfamiliar with the place, any small change will cause great inner uneasiness.
The two of them have been waiting here for nearly two hours, without even the possibility of finding anyone to inquire.
"Wait a little longer, maybe we were delayed for something." Zhao Xingwang felt that his whole body was frozen, but when it got dark, people patrolling with guns appeared from time to time on both sides of the track. The snow all around was white, even though
You can see without a searchlight, and you may be discovered if you are not careful.
While they were having a hard time, they suddenly heard a gurgling shout moving quickly in the direction of the two of them. When they heard the sound, their faces turned pale with fright.
"There's someone there!"
"Don't let people run away, you son of a bitch..."
Li Qiang, who was hiding behind a tree, tried to run away, but his legs were like lead and he couldn't move at all.
"What are they talking about? Have they discovered us?"
As soon as he finished speaking, several gunshots rang out in his ears, and then a black figure fell to the ground not far away.
Li Qiang's head buzzed, and just when he opened his mouth to scream, a hand suddenly stretched out from behind him and covered his mouth tightly.
Soon two tall and strong men came over, kicked the man who was lying on the ground and turned him over on his back. Then they reached out and started rummaging around the man, and soon took out a dozen rubles. The two of them chatted with each other.
After a few words, he laughed and left.
Listening to the footsteps gradually moving away until they disappeared, the two people who had been tense fell to the ground as if they were exhausted, breathing heavily.
For five or six minutes, neither of them spoke.
"Woo——"
The whistle of a train suddenly came from the distance. Zhao Xingwang and Li Qiang were both shocked and saw the strong light bursting out of each other's eyes. This was the hope of life!
The train stopped for inspection as usual, and the two took the opportunity to sneak into the car and hide.
Until the train started, both of them felt exhausted and reborn after a disaster.
When they returned to town, they didn't have time to clean up their things. Instead, they found a restaurant for a hearty meal, then returned to the guest house and fell asleep.
Their nerves had been tense for the past few days, but they suddenly relaxed and slept until the next morning before opening their eyes.
On this trip, the two of them exchanged a total of eighteen pieces of wool, all of which were of the best quality, and the rest was rubles.
"I really made a profit this time." Li Qiang spit on his fingers, and then began to count the money. The more he counted, the happier he became: "In this trip, I earned half a year's salary of others."
Zhao Xingwang simply washed up and then started to pack up and prepare to leave.
After all, they have experienced life and death together, and they are about to separate. Li Qiang is a little reluctant: "Going back so soon?"
Zhao Xingwang nodded: "It has been out for a long time. The store needs this batch of wool. If you know someone in the future, you can help introduce it. As long as the quality is good and the price is negotiable."
"It's easy to say." Li Qiang agreed happily: "If it weren't for you this time, I might not be able to come back alive. I won't say any more words of gratitude. I will contact you often in the future."
There is no such thing as a banquet that lasts forever. The two exchanged addresses and contact information, and Zhao Xingwang left.
Time flew by and the day came for delivery from the National Cotton Factory. Because the quantity was large, after Chen Lishu, Wang Aixiang and Wang Dazhu inspected the goods, they paid the full balance, and the National Cotton Factory shipped all the cotton clothes to the store.
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The agent who received the notice rode his three-wheeler and stayed in the store early in the morning. As soon as the goods arrived, he began to pick up the goods against the documents.
The lively scene at the entrance of the ‘Shu Se’ clothing store immediately attracted many passers-by to watch.
When they learned that the store had new cotton clothes, they all wanted to enter the store out of curiosity.
"It's not business hours yet. Please wait patiently. I'll ask everyone to come into the store when we're done. Thank you for your cooperation." Wang Aixiang loudly organized people entering the store to queue outside.
Not long after, all the cotton clothes ordered by the agent were taken away. Wang Dazhu moved the goods upstairs, while Chen Lishu and Tian Lin began to put goods on the shelves.
People's herd mentality is very magical. The less visible they are, the more curious they are about what the new cotton clothes look like. When other people passing by see people queuing up at the door of the store, they will come closer to inquire about the situation, and then unconsciously join the queue.
Come.
After getting busy, the store was finally tidied up, and Wang Aixiang began to greet everyone into the store.
The cotton clothes customized from the National Cotton Factory this time come in three colors: red, yellow and blue. They are designed to be waist-cinched, similar to the Lenin suit style, which is in sharp contrast to the fat and big cotton-padded jackets nowadays.
Chen Lishu walked up to Wang Aixiang and whispered. The latter nodded, then cleared his throat and said: "Such a thick cotton jacket only costs thirty-five yuan. Because it is the latest model, the store will reward new and old customers with a 10% discount."
Eleven yuan and a half, only available today and tomorrow, so hurry up if you want to buy it, the original price will be restored after tomorrow."
As soon as Wang Aixiang said these words, everyone present immediately became excited.
Just in the past two days, I came across a 10% discount. I instantly felt like I had made a lot of money by buying it.
It was God's blessing. While sales were in full swing in the store, the sky outside, which had been overcast for a long time, suddenly began to snow lightly.
It was in the afternoon when Zhao Xingwang came back, with a big bag on his shoulder. He looked a little haggard, but he seemed to be in good spirits.
When everyone heard that Zhao Xingwang secretly went to Su State alone, they were all shocked.
Especially Chen Lishu, she was even more frightened.
He criticized very seriously: "I won't let my employees take risks for this small amount of raw materials. It doesn't matter how much we go through at home. That's the best we can buy abroad. If it doesn't work, let's think of other ways.
I would rather stop doing the coat business than do this kind of thing."
She couldn't care about what others did, but Zhao Xingwang was working for her now, and he almost took his own life for just a few pieces of wool. Chen Lishu couldn't remain indifferent.
Zhao Xingwang chuckled and said, "I promise I won't go there again next time."
After that, he handed over the remaining dozen rubles: "This is the money I earned. I don't think it's cost-effective to go to the bank to exchange it. I know a few people privately who can exchange it at a high price."
"Thank you for the hard work on this trip, just keep it to yourself. You must be tired after riding for such a long time. You can go home and rest for two days, and then go to work the day after tomorrow."
Chen Lishu didn't answer. After speaking, she turned to Wang Dazhu and said, "Dazhu, please go over and deliver these woolen materials to Aunt Yuan."
Wang Dazhu responded, picked up the bag on the ground, turned around and walked out the door.