"Li Wuwei, how did you convince Boss Zeng to sell it to you?”
Mama Xu couldn't believe it. The boss of Zeng Ji Grain Store had a good reputation, but he wasn't that easy to talk to.
"Sister Xu, this is my ability. I don't have much money on hand. Do you want to help Second Aunt and the others order some white noodles first? Stick noodles are also fine. I think it has already risen to 10 cents.
With so many people, he probably wouldn't be able to buy it later. He didn't know when there would be supply.”
Li Wuwei changed the topic. This stick noodles had also increased by two points.
Mother Xu said awkwardly," There's no law. The price is here. I don't know if they'll buy it."”
This was also the truth. She was kind enough to inform them. If they were to order it, they would have cheap food supply in a few days. Then, everyone would not blame her.
Li Wuwei thought for a moment and said," How about this? I'll ask Boss Zeng to leave some for us first. If the yard doesn't buy it, we won't pay. The grain store doesn't lack this bit of effort."”
He immediately found Boss Zeng, who was smiling, and asked him to reserve 200 catties of noodles and 100 catties of white flour.
"You can sell these 300 catties at the current price. I never take advantage of others.”
"Yes, yes, you're right."
Boss Zeng heaved a sigh of relief. At least let him earn some money.
After waiting for a while, the courtyard finally came. Cai Wuwu could run, but he was pulled back by the aunties to keep him company.
Li Wuwei stepped forward and said," The white flour is already 20 cents, and the stick flour is 10 cents. I asked the boss to reserve 100 to 200 catties. If you want it, hurry up and buy it. If you don't think it's worth it, just watch the show."”
"I bought some to save. There are many children at home.”
The second aunt made her move decisively. She was afraid that it would be like cabbage. If she didn't buy it during the season, the price would increase later.
"I want to buy some noodles."
"I'll order the same."
Since the aunties had come, they wanted to buy food. It was just how much.
However, there was no Third Aunt or Jia Zhangshi here. They were all old misers, so how could they bear to buy high-priced grain?
Mother Xu also said," It's a good thing that Li Wuwei asked Boss Zeng to reserve it. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to buy it even if you came. Those with money should buy more."
I bought 200 catties. After the banquet, I still have 50 catties left. Li Wuwei also borrowed 50 catties."
When the aunties heard this, some people bought more, but there were also some who bought according to their previous plans. The surplus grain and conditions of each family were different.
Cai Wuyou also bought 50 catties of white noodles and half of stick noodles. He went back to eat two whole noodles.
Only after everyone had gotten their food did someone finally react.
"Li Wuwei, are you paying on credit?"
"That's right. If I don't buy food on credit, how can I have the money to buy food? 50 catties of white flour is 10 yuan. My stomach is not good, so I can't eat noodles.”
With these 50 catties of white flour, he could occasionally take out food from the supermarket. No one knew how much he had left and how much he ate every day.
" Li Wuwei is very capable," Mother Xu said." Boss Zeng gave him 19 cents, but he wasn't happy. He negotiated 17 cents instead. It's the original price."”
The aunties were stunned. Li Wuwei, it had to be you.
A middle-aged woman turned around to look for Boss Zeng on the spot to bargain, but she was almost kicked out. Only then did she wake up. She was different from Li Wuwei.
Cai Wuwu remained silent, but he was also curious about how his brother managed to negotiate the price. This was not something that could be lowered just because he was a descendant of Xinyuan House!
In the end, he could only sigh at Brother Li's great ability. Not only in the courtyard, but he could also deceive people outside!
"Let's go. Let's carry the grain back first. My bicycle can carry three big bags of 150 catties.”
Nowadays, aunties were very strong. It was no problem for them to carry 50 catties back, but it would not be possible for them to carry 100 catties.
Cai Wuyou had a thick neck, so he took the initiative to carry a hundred pounds. The aunties were helping each other out, so it was settled.
Li Wuwei was pushing the bicycle with Mama Xu supporting him from the back. He couldn't walk fast, but at least he wasn't tired.
"Aiyo, you've already bought food. Li Wuwei, you went too?”
Yan Bugui was at the gate of the courtyard house. His wife came to the school to look for him and asked if he wanted to buy grain.
"Third Uncle, there's food at home. Don't worry. Aren't you going to prepare some?”
Li Wuwei knew that Yan Bugui was extremely stingy, but food was a hard currency, so it was better to save more.
"How much did you buy?"
Yan Bugui asked around to see how much it would cost.
"Two hairs for the white face and one hair for the stick face. Only Li Wuwei took advantage of it. He bought it for 17 cents on credit and charged it to the grain store.”
The second aunt helped to explain, but she couldn't help but be envious.
"Aiyo, Li Wuwei is really capable. You guys have bought too much.”
Yan Bu Gui had a bottom line. Since it was so expensive, he wouldn't buy it. He would buy it at the state-owned store on the 3rd of next month.
"Even if it's expensive, I still have to buy it. I'm just afraid that I won't be able to buy it later.”
The aunties knew Third Uncle's personality and did not persuade him to buy it.
Li Wuwei was too lazy to persuade him. Before the public-private partnership, there would definitely be a shortage of food for a while. This was not something that could be resolved the next day.
The group of people who had bought the grain took it home and helped Old Xu's family send the grain back.
When they arrived at the middle court, Jia Zhangshi ran out to watch the show. She asked for the price and shook her head.
"That's too expensive. The state-owned stores behind will definitely have stock. Li Wuwei, are you confused this time?”
"Li Wuwei bought it at the original price of 17 cents, and it was on credit. He bought 50 catties of white flour."”
"Aiyo! How can you buy it at the original price? And they were all wearing white noodles?”
Jia Zhang-shi was numb. Fortunately, she hadn't been deceived by Li Wuwei. She still had this bit of ability.
"I have a lot of face!"
Li Wuwei was not optimistic about the Old Merchant's family. However, Chen Bi Hua had brought back sweet potatoes previously. These could also resist hunger, but they did not satisfy his craving.
He didn't have the time to chat. After sending the flour from Old Xu's family, he had helped a lot, so he really didn't want to follow the gifts. He had no money.
After that, he carried his 50 catties of white flour back to the kitchen and locked the door.
At this time, Yan Bugui had already returned to the courtyard, and the rolling mill was about to get off work.
He followed them to the middle court and called Cai Wuyou over to inquire about the situation. Food stamps were something that would happen sooner or later, but the public-private partnership was about to start.
In fact, there had been cases before. For example, a certain hospital had been taken back by the collective, but it had not affected these storefronts.
"Cai, did you carry anything for the grain store when you were a burrow?”
"Yes, I did. I unloaded the goods at the grain store. I carried a bag of flour to the warehouse and put it away. I was paid two cents. I could earn about 80% after working for half a day.”
Cai Wuyou would do any kind of work. As long as he could get paid, he wouldn't mind if it was cheaper. He was considered the nest of nests.
"Alright, I got it. You're a tricycle rider. You can consume six steamed buns per hundred kilometers. If you have the chance, save more food!”
Li Wuwei was pushing his bicycle. He still had to go out for a while. With his good stamina, he arrived at the Qianmen Street Office in ten minutes.
"Li Wuwei, why are you here today?”
When Wang Qinian saw him, he quickly stood up and greeted him.
"I'm here to inquire about something. Why can't we buy food today?”
As he spoke, he saw someone hand him a cigarette. What could he say? It was difficult for him to refuse such kindness. After smoking this cigarette, he would quit.
"Something happened. Didn't you see that Director Li and the others aren't here? They're either at a meeting or trying to understand the situation.”
Wang Qinian hesitated for a moment. This was a matter of habit, but after thinking about it, Li Wuwei was the street accountant, so there was nothing to hide.
"When Director Li was chatting with others previously, I only heard a bit.
It seems that a grain tiger has joined forces with more than a dozen large grain merchants to secretly buy the grain from our state-owned stores. They want to take the opportunity to stock up the grain and raise the price.”
Li Wuwei nodded and said,"Are these grain tigers fools?" This was Beijing, a new society. How dare they cause trouble like this?”
"Isn't that so? Those private stores are also following up. In the future, it won't be easy to buy food from the state-owned stores.
But we are fine, we can reserve the food on the street first. You are the accountant, so we won't miss your purchase next month.”
Wang Qinian didn't panic. There was nothing on the streets that couldn't eat.
Li Wuwei didn't panic. He had a supermarket, and the 50 catties of white flour he bought today was for people to see.
"If you ask me, these capitalists deserve to die! Oh right, do you want to rent a house here? Sigh, forget I said anything. You have a courtyard.”
Wang Yongcai suddenly remembered that he was a descendant of a capitalist, but he was also a worker. Now, he was still a street clerk. That courtyard should be able to be preserved.
Li Wuwei thought about it and asked in a low voice," How do you think Tiger Liang will be dealt with?”
"What do you think? Otherwise, why did I ask you if you wanted to rent a house? Soon, there will be plenty of empty houses on our street.”
Wang Qinian thought of his own people, so he didn't have to hide his words.
Li Wuwei sucked in a breath of cold air.
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