Chapter 26 Inspecting the Goods
The list of supplies on the receipt was quite comprehensive. It was hard to imagine that in such a time of scarcity, such a variety of goods from all over the country could be gathered here.
In terms of price, as long as the quantity exceeded a hundred jin, it would be the same as the previous retail price. One could imagine how much more expensive the goods sold through them would be.
"You should inspect the goods first. The items I have are much better than those on the market, so the price needs to be negotiated further."
Brother Kui smiled faintly. His scarred face actually showed a hint of amiability at this moment. It seemed he was a person whose appearance and personality were completely mismatched.
"Alright, if you have goods, just bring them directly here."
Ye Shenge didn't chat much, shouldered her basket, and left. At least, she projected an image of having someone backing her, completely unafraid. Inwardly, however, she was very nervous, being this was her first time, like a bride stepping into a sedan chair.
Brother Kui watched her retreating figure, his smile widening. The little girl was interesting.
"Brother, can she really produce the goods?"
"Whether she can will be known soon enough."
"Then should we send someone to follow her? What if she's a decoy, deliberately setting a trap for us?"
In their line of work, they didn't just accept goods from anyone who came to sell. Just as sellers feared being robbed, buyers also feared being wiped out.
"No need. Just pay attention to the movements of the public security forces when the actual transaction happens."
Someone was watching the black market, and the black market would also watch the public security forces. After all, to raid the black market would require a large number of personnel. As long as they didn't mobilize en masse, there wouldn't be much of an issue. Besides, with the current scarcity of goods, it was impossible to buy anything on the market. In most people's minds, the existence of the black market was reasonable.
Ye Shenge entered her space and began searching the warehouse for goods she could sell. Rice, flour, grains, and meat were all fine. While more eye-catching items could earn more, they would also attract more attention.
Looking at the list of supplies her mother had made, she thought of her family again. She was no longer the pampered daughter who had always been doted on by her family. Even if she uncovered the truth of the original host's identity and found her biological parents, what then? It would ultimately be unable to replace the existence of her family.
Ye Shenge sighed and cheered herself up. She was alone from now on and had to plan everything for herself in this unfamiliar environment. Money was essential. Once she resolved the original host's affairs, she would move to another city. Therefore, she also needed to buy a small courtyard and raise a dog for companionship.
Ye Shenge took out a bag of milk powder, not bothering with distinctions for infants, toddlers, or the elderly. She sealed it in a disposable bag. She then took out some brown sugar, white sugar, rock sugar, and red dates – all good nourishing items in this era.
She took a small amount of each, wrapped them in paper, and placed them in a small bamboo basket. She then leisurely walked to the alley where she had been earlier. She knocked lightly three times, and the door was quickly opened.
Brother Kui was still sitting at the stone table in the courtyard, drinking tea and admiring flowers. Such a scene always pulled Ye Shenge out of the moment.
"The young lady is here, please have a seat."
Brother Kui scalded a cup with hot tea and poured a cup for Ye Shenge.
Ye Shenge cupped her hand around the teacup but did not drink. In this strange world, she trusted no one.
"Brother Kui, please inspect the goods. If you are satisfied, I will need some time to prepare."
Ye Shenge took out the items from the basket one by one. When Brother Kui saw the rice and flour, he raised an eyebrow.
"Such white flour is truly a rare sight, and the rice has absolutely no impurities. Even the corn flour is ground much finer. Excellent, the price indeed cannot be as previously discussed."
When he saw the milk powder, his eyebrows didn't just raise; the joy on his face caused his scar to crease.