Chapter 151 - 151

Chapter 151 Shanghai TransactionsIn the abandoned cargo hold of the old Shanghaidock, the smell of mildew mixed with the dampness of the sea wafted out.Yun Ting pulled her coat collar tighter—this was the territory of the black market boss " Uncle Hai, " and also the closest and most suitable secret hideout she could find to their guesthouse for picking up goods.She had found out this information in advance within a limited timeframe.Before they arrived, Yun Ting had already taken out the rice, flour, and fruit for the transaction from her spatial storage and neatly arranged them.Not long after, the black market boss " Uncle Hai" arrived with his men."Sister, where's the goods?""Go inside and inspect the goods! After you've inspected them, we'll settle the payment according to the agreed price. I'm in a hurry." Yun Ting stepped back two steps, gesturing for him to go inside and inspect the goods. She glanced at her watch; she had to leave within twenty minutes.Uncle Hai's men rushed forward to inspect the grains and fruits. The plump grains of rice, the fine flour, and the fruit covered in morning dew made the faces of the burly men change.They gave Uncle Hai a wink, and Uncle Hai sat up straight, looking at Yun Ting with a hint of apprehension: "Big sister, you have some impressive skills, I admire you."To be able to get such good goods at this time of year, one must be extraordinary."You flatter me. I'm just trying to make a living by working for our boss.""Here's the payment. Please check it. I hope you'll remember me next time you have good products."Yun Ting felt a chill run down her spine; she didn't have a younger brother that old."must."The cash transaction took less than five minutes.Yun Ting slipped the counted money into her storage space while stuffing it into her bag, saying, "Then I'll be going now."Before he finished speaking, he turned and strode quickly toward the rear door of the cargo hold to leave."Boss, should we..." The underling made a throat-slitting gesture.Bald Uncle Hai flicked his underling on the forehead, "Are you tired of living? Someone who's so willing to part with so much good stuff can't be simple, can they?"Yun Ting knew nothing about these things, and even if she did, she wouldn't be afraid. She had considered all sorts of possibilities and countermeasures before the transaction.She used her Supernatural Ability to sense that no one was following her, and then she felt relieved and went back to her space to change back into her original attire.We rushed as fast as we could and finally arrived."Oh dear... Yun Ting, where have you been? We're leaving for the train station soon," the teacher in charge said anxiously."Sorry, teacher, I got so engrossed in shopping that I lost track of time.""Alright, hurry up, pack up, let's go."Yun Ting seemed to be in a good mood during her trip.Because she left immediately after the transaction, she boldly emptied the space of her supplies, earning more than seven thousand yuan in one go.I've acquired so many watches and such; when I go home for the Chinese New Year, it'll be another source of income. Just thinking about it makes me happy.It's a shame that we only managed to get two fans; that's far too few.This Shanghai would not be called the "Magic City". In 1978, Shanghai showed signs of loosening earlier than the Capital City. Tickets had not been completely withdrawn, but some restrictions on scarce goods had been quietly lifted.It seems I'll have to find another opportunity to come again next time.Back in the dormitory, Xiao Duo gave us a warm welcome."Pretty auntie, it's been so long! Xiao Duo has missed you so much. Here's some candy for you, Grandma bought it for me."Xiao Duo was taken back to live with her maternal grandparents for a while before returning. It had been a long time since she had seen Yun Ting. Yun Ting had returned a few days ago, but unfortunately, Yun Ting had just gone toShanghai for an exchange program."Oh my goodness... Xiao Duo is so good. You've become even prettier and sweeter since I last saw you. Auntie, do you think you've been secretly eating candy?"Xiang Li watched the two children cuddling and playing together, and instead of being jealous, she chuckled and reminded them, " Xiao Duo, let Auntie put down her things and rest for a bit, otherwise Auntie will get exhausted.""It's alright, I'm fine, Xiao Duo. Here, Auntie brought you two pretty hair clips."Yun Ting pulled a pair of pink heart-shaped plastic hair clips out of her bag. "Ta-da... Look, aren't they pretty?"Xiao Duo's eyes lit up, "So beautiful..."Although she liked it very much, Xiao Duo still looked at her mother. Xiang Li smiled and nodded before she happily accepted it, saying, "Thank you, beautiful auntie."" Yun Ting, you've spent money on me again. You're always bringing her things.""It's not much money, don't worry about it."She bought quite a few of these pretty hair clips, so she can make her little niece happy when she gets home." Yun Ting, how was it? Was Shanghai fun?" Liu Juan asked."Shouldn't you be asking Su Xiaomei? She's a native of Shanghai.""Although I'm from Shanghai, it's just a small part of Shanghai, so I don't know much about it,"Su Xiaomei said regretfully.She really wanted to travel around, but unfortunately, her finances wouldn't allow it."I just went there, so I don't know anything. I just rushed to the mall and didn't even have time to look around properly.""Then tell me, what's the difference betweenthat shopping mall and Capital City?" Zhao Hong joined the conversation."The only difference is that some in-demand items are available free of charge.""Wow...really?" Liu Juan exclaimed.Even Xu Jie, who was initially uninterested, immediately looked over, waiting for Yun Ting'sreply."Of course, watches, Dacron shirts, scarves and gloves are all free, and there are also some hair ties and hair clips, but I'm afraid you don't have that much money."After saying that, the group stared intently atYun Ting.Yun Ting had a bad feeling. "Why are you all looking at me like that?""Hehe… Yun Ting, you must have brought a lot, right? Can you show us?" Liu Juan came over with a grin.Yun Ting was well-prepared; she didn't pack much in her bag, just a few scarves, shawls, and some hair clips."I don't have much money, I only brought a little with me, you can take a look!"Yun Ting took the things out of her bag."Wow, this red scarf is beautiful.""This scarf comes in so many colors! It's so vibrant.""This hair clip is also pretty, and it's suitable for our age."" Yun Ting, could you…" The group looked at her eagerly."Alright, you guys choose!""Great! Yun Ting, you're the best roommate in the world! I want this red scarf and these hair clips!" Su Xiaomei exclaimed."I want this light blue one." Liu Juan also picked one out.Zhao Hong picked out a silk scarf.Xu Jie picked out a pink scarf and a checkered silk scarf, and also took a pair of hair clips." Xiang Li, don't you want it?""I don't want it." She was used to being frugal.Xiao Duo picked out a khaki one and handed it over, saying firmly, "Mom wants this.""Okay! My daughter picked this one, so we'll take it."Yun Ting gave them the original price directly: two yuan for a scarf, one yuan for a silk scarf, and one mao for a hair clip.Su Xiaomei put on the scarf and kept looking at herself in her little mirror, being quite vain."You're beautiful enough, stop taking pictures,"Zhao Hong teased her with a smile."Why be so beautiful if you don't even have a boyfriend?""What do you know? You only dress up because you don't have a boyfriend. Otherwise, how will you find one?""Don't let yourself attract that guy from the Chinese Literature Department who reads love poems everywhere, or you'll be in for a world of hurt.""Ha ha…"