60s: I have a store

Chapter 474 Renjia Village

The next morning, Zhou Yimin got up early, opened the store, and bought all the flash sale products.

I didn't expect to have such good luck today. I got 100 barrels of gasoline, 100 braised pig's trotters, 100 kilograms of strawberries, and 100 kilograms of cherries.

It just so happens that my grandparents both like to eat cherries, so I can take some out.

Seeing Master Cao who had gotten up early, he asked, "Master Cao, did you sleep well last night?"

Master Cao replied: "I slept very well!"

He is not the kind of person who is particular about his bed. Whenever he is tired, he will just fall asleep.

After hearing this, Zhou Yimin felt relieved. After quickly finishing breakfast, the three of them set off.

Master Cao took Zhou Yimin and Zhou Zhiming and set off for Renjia Village.

The weather was nice today, and the sun shone through the sparse clouds onto the dirt road the three of them were walking on.

Master Cao was responsible for giving directions and Zhou Yimin was responsible for driving.

Before they got close to the entrance of Renjia Village, they were blocked by several people who looked like villagers.

One of the villagers, who was sturdy and looked alert, shouted, "Who are you? What are you doing in our Renjia Village?"

Master Cao hurried forward, with a smile on his face, and said politely: "Brothers, we are from Zhoujiazhuang. I am Master Cao, and I used to have some friendship with your village.

I brought these two brothers here this time because I have something to discuss with you, the village chief."

The villagers looked at each other and still had no intention of letting him go. They said, "No, we don't let anyone enter the village casually now."

Master Cao was a little anxious when he saw this, but he still patiently explained: "Brothers, I am really familiar with your village chief Ren. If you don't believe me, go ask him."

After a stalemate, perhaps Master Cao's sincerity worked, or perhaps someone recognized Master Cao, and finally with Master Cao's guarantee, Zhou Yimin and Zhou Zhiming were able to enter Renjia Village.

As soon as they entered the village, Master Cao took Zhou Yimin and Zhou Zhiming to the home of Village Chief Ren with ease.

The yard of Village Chief Ren's house is not big, with several adobe houses scattered around in an orderly manner.

Some crops were drying in the yard, and a few old hens were digging the soil leisurely in the corner.

Master Cao knocked gently on the half-open courtyard door and called out, "Village Chief Ren, are you home?"

A deep voice came from inside the house: "Who is it? Come in."

The three of them walked into the yard and saw a middle-aged man with slightly gray hair, a simple face but a bit of shrewdness walking out of the house. It was the village chief Ren.

Master Cao hurried forward to greet him: "Village Chief Ren, long time no see."

When Village Chief Ren saw Master Cao, he showed a hint of surprise on his face, then smiled and said, "Hey, Master Cao, what brings you here? Who are these two?"

Master Cao quickly introduced: "This is Zhou Yimin and Zhou Zhiming from Zhoujiazhuang. We are here to discuss something with you.

Zhoujiazhuang is planning to build a road, and I heard that your village has sand, so I want to buy some."

After hearing this, Village Chief Ren frowned slightly, thought for a while and said, "It's not impossible to buy sand, but we don't charge money. We want to exchange it with food."

When Master Cao heard this, he looked embarrassed.

He knew in his heart that food was a precious commodity nowadays. Although life in Zhoujiazhuang was still decent, it was not an easy task to exchange a large amount of food for sand.

Master Cao said helplessly: "Village Chief Ren, I'm sorry to bother you today." After that, he prepared to take Zhou Yimin and Zhou Zhiming away.

Seeing this, Zhou Zhiming silently turned around and prepared to follow. After all, food was too precious now, and it was not cost-effective to exchange it for sand.

Although Zhou Yimin is in the village and there is no shortage of food, no one in the village would dare to make this decision without Zhou Yimin's permission.

At this moment, Zhou Yimin stopped, turned around, and asked sincerely, "Village Chief Ren, you said you want to exchange it with food, but how do you do it?"

Village chief Ren originally thought that these people would just leave, but he didn't expect Zhou Yimin to be really interested. He was moved and quickly gave an answer: "One ton of sand is six yuan, and it can be exchanged for sixty kilograms of coarse grains. How much do you want to exchange?"

Zhou Yimin calculated it in his mind and felt that the price was within an acceptable range. After all, the current channels for obtaining sand were limited.

Besides, he didn't want to go through so much trouble, talking about it over and over again, just to save that little bit.

Just when Zhou Yimin was about to agree.

Master Cao thought the price was too high.

He said quickly, "Village Chief Ren, this price is a bit high. Life is hard for everyone now, and food is in short supply. How about one ton of sand for 40 kilograms?"

After hearing this, Village Chief Ren shook his head and said, "Master Cao, this won't work. Our village didn't have a good harvest last year. If we hadn't stored some grain before, we probably wouldn't have been able to hold on.

This sand is the treasure of our village, and it would be a waste if we exchange it for less."

If Zhou Yimin also bites to death, this ratio would be acceptable.

After all, people were almost starving to death, so even the most precious things had to be exchanged for food.

Master Cao continued, "Village Chief Ren, we have known each other for such a long time, please give way.

Forty kilograms of coarse grains is something we in Zhoujiazhuang gritted our teeth to take out. You also know that building roads is for the development of the village, and it will benefit everyone in the future. "

Village Chief Ren pondered for a moment and said, "Master Cao, what you said makes sense, but 40 kilograms is indeed too little. How about this! 50 kilograms, no less."

Master Cao wanted to try harder, but Zhou Yimin stopped him and said, "Master Cao, I think the price offered by Village Chief Ren is very sincere. Let's go with it."

Master Cao looked at Zhou Yimin, then at Village Chief Ren, and seeing that both were quite resolute, he nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll listen to Yimin. Village Chief Ren, let's do as you said, one ton of sand for fifty kilograms of coarse grains."

Village Chief Ren showed a satisfied smile on his face: "Okay, then it's settled. Tell me how much sand you want in advance so I can arrange for someone to prepare it."

Zhou Yimin said, "Village Chief Ren, we initially estimated that we would need a lot of sand. We will go back and calculate the exact amount and give you a reply in the next two days."

Village Chief Ren nodded in agreement: "Okay, do it as soon as possible. We are all doing this for the good of the village. I hope our cooperation will go smoothly this time."

Afterwards, the three of them chatted with Village Chief Ren about some details about sand transportation and other issues, then got up and said goodbye.

On the way out of Renjia Village, Master Cao couldn't help but say to Zhou Yimin: "Yimin, why did you agree so quickly? I wanted to lower the price a little more."

Zhou Yimin smiled and said, "Master Cao, I know you want to save some food for the village, but we also have to consider the situation in Renjia Village.

It’s not easy for everyone now. Although this price is not low, it is pretty good if it can solve our sand problem.

Moreover, the villages will inevitably interact with each other in the future, and this pleasant cooperation will also be beneficial in the future."

Master Cao listened and nodded thoughtfully: "You have a point. You think long-term."

(End of this chapter)