Chapter 76 - 76

Chapter 76 Continuing the Great Money-Making UndertakingAfter taking a break, Yun Ting resumed her money-making endeavors.After all, winter is just around the corner, and she's too lazy to do anything in the snowy weather! Sleeping is so comfortable.When she knocked on Zhou Yulan's door, Zhou Yulan grabbed her with tears in her eyes, saying, " Little Sister, you're finally here. I thought something had happened to you."She had heard about the black market being shut down, so she was worried about Yun Tingwhen she hadn't seen her for a while. On one hand, she was worried that she wouldn't have a side job anymore, and on the other hand, she was genuinely worried, since they had known each other for so long and were practically friends."Sister Zhou, you know about the black market a while ago? That's why everyone's been being extra cautious lately.""I understand, it's better to be cautious.""Sister Zhou, this is the goods for this shipment. It took a lot of effort to get this much.""Let me see, wow...it's really good."Yun Ting didn't give her a lot of goods, only a little over two hundred. After all, Zhou Yulan'sfamily were all workers, so it was better to keep a low profile."Sister Zhou, these hazel mushrooms are ones I picked myself from the mountains. I brought some for you, not many, so please don't mind.""Then I won't be polite, thank you Little Sister!"After leaving the textile factory, Family Compound, Yun Ting planned to visit the place where she had previously done business withUncle Chen, wondering how things were going on his end.The reason she wasn't waiting for Chen Jing to come to her was that Chen Jing had no idea where to look for her, and she had never revealed her true identity.Upon arriving in the vicinity and finding no one around, Yun Ting gave up on the idea.She found a place to enter the space, changed her clothes, and filled her basket with rice, flour, and fruit. She was ready to visit other Family Compounds.Arriving at Steel Plant Family Compound – perhaps because it's cold, there aren't any aunties chatting together outside right now.She had no choice but to pretend to be visiting relatives. She would wander around and occasionally meet someone, saying she was delivering something to a relative. However, she couldn't find it. Usually, people who needed it would ask more questions, and that's how the deal was made.Having just sold five jin of rice and five jin of flour, Yun Ting thought the seller seemed reliable, so she decided to ask her to help introduce some potential customers.Upon asking, I learned that the woman's surname was Wang, her given name was Guilan, and she lived in this Family Compound."Sister, I still have quite a bit of this left. Could you please ask someone you know if they need any? Otherwise, I'll have to carry it all back, and the mountain road is difficult to walk on!""Okay! But let's go somewhere else; it's not good to be here by the roadside.""OK…""Come with me to my yard. Don't worry, it's safe."Yun Ting hesitated for a moment, but still followed her.She's usually quite good at judging people, so she probably won't be wrong.When we arrived at the eldest sister's yard, there were two little boys playing with marbles."These are my two mischievous boys."The two little boys looked at her curiously, and the younger one boldly asked, "Mommy, who is this?""This is your aunt, whom you've never met before. Go play somewhere else."" Little Sister, let's go inside. I'll go and call a few of your sisters over.""It's alright, I'll stay here, you can go!" Yun Tingdidn't go into the house alone; she still needed to be a little cautious.Not long after the eldest sister left, she returned with several women, all of whom brought their own cloth bags, apparently to buy grain.As soon as the group arrived, everything was distributed. Yun Ting didn't prepare too much this time, since it was her first time here, and she wanted to check things out first. After this experience, she had a better understanding of the situation.I earned a total of 122 yuan." Little Sister, next time make some meat! Other things too.""Okay, I'll bring it to you next time I get it."Yun Ting didn't linger and left Steel Plantdirectly. Family Compound: She planned to get to know Sister Wang a few times first, and then let her do what Zhou Yulan did, where she would just distribute the goods to her and wouldn't have to run around herself.I changed back into my original outfit and planned to have a meal at State-run Restaurant. Although I'm pretty good at cooking, it's nice to eat out occasionally and change things up!When Yun Ting arrived at the State-run Restaurant, she saw Chen Jing there. Her eyes lit up, and she turned around and went out again. What was she going to do? Of course, she was to change into Sister Qian's outfit! AlthoughChen Jing knew that she was using a fake identity, it didn't stop her from continuing to play dumb! She just couldn't reveal her true identity.Yun Ting didn't linger, lest she be left without knowing where to look for the person after they left." Little Sister, it's been so long! Come and have dinner!"As soon as Yun Ting entered the State-run Restaurant, Chen Jing spotted her immediately and was overjoyed to have run into her."Hey! I'm busy, aren't I?" Yun Ting replied with a smile."Come on, it's a rare treat, it's on me, order whatever you like."Yun Ting thought to herself, "You're already calling me 'Little Sister,' but you still call yourself 'Uncle.' Isn't this confusing?"Yun Ting didn't stand on ceremony with him. She checked the menu and found that there was mutton soup, so she had to have a bowl! She also ordered a bowl of wontons, but that wasn't what she wanted to eat."Girl, haven't you come to check out the new address lately? It's been open for a while now, and I haven't seen you come." Chen Jing said in a low voice.Yun Ting was surprised; she really didn't know the new address of the black market, otherwise she wouldn't have gone back to the old trading location to check.Chen Jing saw the surprised look on her face and instantly understood.Chen Jing gave her the address and also gave her his private address so she could go to him if she encountered the same situation again."Is everything resolved?" Yun Ting asked him.Chen Jing nodded.The two chatted as they ate, and after they finished eating, they parted ways. Yun Tingmade an excuse to prepare the goods, and Chen Jing naturally went back to make some arrangements as well.Yun Ting and Chen Jing just discussed it and concluded that the most dangerous place is the safest place, so the transaction location will remain the same.There was a lot of unsold grain and fruit, as well as a batch of fresh vegetables.Chen Jing said he would take as much as he could get. This autumn harvest, many brigades were unable to harvest in time, resulting in a food shortage, and many people were looking for grain to buy.Yun Ting prepared 3,000 catties each of rice and wheat flour, 1,000 apples and pears, 1,000 catties of red dates, and 2,000 catties of vegetables and fruits. The quantity was indeed considerable, and of course, the income was also considerable.This time, Chen Jing prepared half cash and half gold, silver and antique items for her, as she requested.Although they're not as good as the ones in her treasure trove, they're still pretty good, and they'll be worth the same in the future anyway.After the transaction was completed, Yun Tingwent to the post office to mail back the dried goods she had prepared for her family. There was a large bag of dried hazel mushrooms, hazelnuts, wood ear fungus, and a bag of red dates. She also put her reply in the package. She didn't send anything else because she had a family visit leave this year and planned to go home for the Lunar New Year.There was no letter this time because the postman had just delivered it to the village a couple of days ago. Her mother had also told her to come home for the New Year and sent her another fifty yuan, worried that she wouldn't have enough money for the trip home.I wonder how my second brother is doing. I haven't heard from him for several months, and I'm quite worried about him.After taking care of these things, it's time to go back; the weather is getting colder and colder.Yun Ting rode his bicycle unsteadily toward the village, and it started to snow lightly halfway there."The first snow has arrived, time really flies!" Yun Ting exclaimed.