A ten-yuan salary would co with an Industrial Coupon, sothing their family had in abundance. They often couldn’t use them all and would give them to others.
The Lu Family didn’t lack Industrial Coupons, but the farrs couldn’t get even one. They needed Industrial Coupons to buy kettles, iron pots, and farming tools, let alone large items like the "Three Turns and One Sound." Just having tickets without Industrial Coupons ant they couldn’t buy anything, unless it was clearance rchandise.
Therefore, rural folks entering the town’s black market to seek tickets and coupons had beco commonplace.
The middle-aged man, without even doing the math, eagerly said, "Great, with the Industrial Coupon, I can take a sheet tal kettle ho. When my wife gives birth at the end of the year, we won’t have to worry about not having hot water to drink."
The transaction was agreed upon, and just as they were preparing to find a discreet spot to make the exchange, a girl of about sixteen or seventeen burst in from the side. She wore an old military overcoat, sported a red armband, and stood valiantly, her voice loud, "What are you doing? I sll blood. What do you want to do? You must be engaged in speculation and profiteering!"
The middle-aged man paused, his face imdiately changing color.
Feng Qingxue, however, was not afraid. As they spoke, the girl had not been nearby, nor had any other passersby co by, so she spoke bluntly, "Dear comrade, under this bright sun, what nonsense are you spouting? This comrade’s fellow villager traveled dozens of miles to deliver military New Year’s supplies from our hotown; I ca to receive them. We just t, and I was pondering how we mustn’t take even a needle or thread from folks without preparing sothing equivalent to the New Year supplies to send back with him. How has this beco speculation in your mouth?"
In any case, she displayed her montum, appearing guiltless.
The middle-aged man, very shrewd, listened to Feng Qingxue’s words and showed an honest, simple smile, "Comrade of the Liberation Army protects our country, unafraid of bleeding or tears. Just last month, a dical team ca to the countryside to check our health and spread hygiene knowledge. Our elders and villagers admire them greatly. That’s why we hunted so ga to send to the Liberation Army comrades. I represent my fellow villagers with a sincere desire to慰军There’s no need for the Liberation Army to prepare things for us to take ho."
Feng Qingxue remarked sternly, "How can this be? As a soldier, I cannot casually take things from the people, or I’ll face serious consequences. I don’t want to tarnish the image of my unit. Don’t worry, the old leader received special local produce sent by folks from hotown, and he sent money back to them. Whether I give you money or goods, you cannot refuse."
Upon hearing this, the girl’s expression changed.
These were not empty words; it was widely known that the old leader and his family handled local produce sent to them in this manner.
Upon noticing the fabric of Feng Qingxue’s military overcoat, sothing only high-ranking officers could wear, the girl’s attitude changed so quickly it amazed the middle-aged man, "Oh, it’s comrades of the Liberation Army with慰军fellow villagers, I’m sorry, I misunderstood."
Feng Qingxue also smiled and said, "No worries, comrade. You were just doing your duty by saying what you did; it’s our behavior that could easily cause misunderstandings, not your fault. However, it’s fortunate you appeared when you did. This fellow villager is in a hurry to leave, wanting to hand over the goods to and go, but I can’t possibly accept them like that. Comrade, you can act as our witness."
The girl breathed a sigh of relief and readily agreed.
Feng Qingxue and the middle-aged man successfully completed the transaction.
During the transaction, Feng Qingxue didn’t forget to smile at the girl, "I heard the fellow villager’s wife is about to give birth, so I specially prepared a few pounds of brown sugar and so cloth. The Industrial Coupon is for them to buy a kettle. I wanted to get so cotton, but I sent it to the orphans of martyrs two months ago. I can only make up so money for the fellow villager based on the value of the ga so the fellow villager won’t suffer a loss."
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