Era: I was a farmer at the foot of Yaoling Mountain

Chapter 63: Enrolling in School (Seeking Follow-up Reading)

early morning.

After breakfast, Fang Wei carried 30 kilograms of soybeans to the market.

There are always places to spend money at home throughout the year, such as buying needles and thread, matches, kerosene, daily necessities, cloth, salt, condiments, etc.

He planned to exchange the soybeans for some money, or something useful.

At present, the supply price of soybeans is 0.78 yuan per catty, which is more expensive than meat. The supply price of pork is about 0.60 yuan.

The supply price of rice is between 0.112 yuan and 0.13 yuan per catty, so it is still very cost-effective to exchange soybeans for money.

The above refers to the supply price. In the city, each person can only buy a fixed amount of soybeans, only half a pound per month.

Since the frequent occurrence of natural disasters, this quota has been cancelled and it can only be purchased with a certificate from relevant units (such as hospitals).

Therefore, now a pound of soybeans can be sold for at least two yuan at the market. If it is taken to the underground market in the city, it is not uncommon to sell it for three or five yuan per pound.

For example, some people suffering from edema will feel better after eating some soybeans. This is the credit of plant protein.

Since they didn't have much stuff, Fang Wei didn't call Zheng Hu and the others, but went on his own. He brought a hunting rifle and a hatchet, as he was always very cautious and always prepared.

Today we are going to the market in Chengguan Town near the county seat. It only happens once a month, so it is very lively.

When he arrived near Chengguan Town, he wrapped the hunting rifle in a bag. After all, there were quite a few people here, so it would be relatively safer.

He carried his load, chose a place to put it down, and then prepared to start selling.

Suddenly, he saw the person he least wanted to see, Chen Mazi. Chen Mazi walked slowly in the crowd with his hands behind his back, glancing to the sides from time to time.

Fang Wei lowered his straw hat and put the lid of the basket back on.

He wasn't afraid of Chen Mazi, but he felt that this guy was a huge trouble in himself. He might not be in a strong position now, but in a few years, Chen Mazi would definitely cause trouble.

Therefore, he didn't want to have any interaction with the other party at all.

Chen Mazi didn't notice Fang Wei. He was not familiar with this young man. If it weren't for Guan Chongyang, he couldn't even remember his name.

He happened to be in the county on some business today, and because he arrived early he thought of taking a stroll in the market.

There is no purpose, just to kill time.

"Third brother, are you here for the market? Let me see what goodies you brought today."

Chen Mazi had already walked past Fang Wei and didn't notice this person at all.

However, at this moment, a shout caught his attention.

Turning around, I saw Guo Yongqing and a female comrade walking over and stopping in front of a young man.

"Uncle Guo, Auntie, hello. I didn't bring anything special with me, I just came here to have some fun."

Fang Wei had to raise his head and responded with a smile.

It was only then that Chen Mazi noticed Fang Wei. After thinking for a while, he remembered that the other party was Fang Ping's third brother.

This guy seems to be very close to that old guy Guan Chongyang?
This thought flashed through his mind, and he immediately put on a smile, turned around and walked to Guo Yongqing and his wife, and said:

"Hello, Minister Guo!"

"Hello, you are"

Chen Mazi naturally knew Guo Yongqing, but Guo Yongqing did not know him.

Guo Yongqing also has a considerable status in the county. He often greets comrades he doesn't know, and he is used to it.

"I am Chen Yongkang from Yaoling Commune."

"Oh, Comrade Chen is here to shop around too? That's great."

"Haha, I'll just take a look. Minister Guo, you're busy, I'll be leaving first."

Chen Mazi's purpose was to make himself familiar to everyone, and after saying hello he said goodbye and left.

Before leaving, he deliberately glanced at Fang Weiyi, thinking, this guy actually has a good relationship with Guo Yongqing?

He could see that Guo Yongqing was quite enthusiastic about this young man.

Guo Yongqing didn't care about Chen Mazi at all and just treated him as a passerby.

"Uncle Guo, let's go over there and talk." Fang Wei didn't want to ignore Guo Yongqing and his wife, so he carried his load and left the street.

Guo Yongqing and his wife followed immediately, and when they reached a secluded place, Fang Wei lifted the lid and saw that the basket was filled with soybeans.

The couple looked at each other and couldn't help showing their excitement.

"Xiao Fang, my daughter just gave birth and is still in confinement. Can you sell us the soybeans you have?

Don't worry, we'll pay you what you want, and we won't bargain."

Guo Yongqing and his wife went to the market just to buy some good things for their daughter to nourish her body.

But now the supply of materials is scarce. Although the couple is not short of money, there is a shortage of goods on the market.

Meat, eggs, millet, soybeans, and other supplies were scarce, which made them very anxious. If the food was not good, the adults would have no water, and in the end it was the children who suffered.

The two had been walking around for a while, but unexpectedly Fang Wei gave them a surprise.

"Uncle Guo, Auntie, here are 30 kilograms of soybeans. Do you want them?"

Fang Wei didn't expect to meet Chen Mazi at the market. At this moment, he was in no mood to sell things slowly. It would be best if he could sell them all at once.

"Of course we want both. Third Brother, how about two yuan per pound?"

Guo Yongqing had dealt with the Fang brothers before, so he didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

Fang Wei agreed without hesitation:

"Okay, but I have one condition. You have to give me some more cloth coupons."

It's a familiar recipe, and it's a familiar taste.

Guo Yongqing nodded. The other party's answer was within his expectations. He immediately took out 60 yuan and 7 feet of cloth coupons from his pocket and handed them to Fang Wei.

He is different from Fang Wei. As long as he wants, he can still find a way to get a small amount of cloth coupons. At most, he just needs to spend some money.

"Xiao Fang, thank you!"

Guo Yongqing's lover expressed his gratitude, and Fang Wei then delivered the soybeans to her home.

The couple wanted to keep him for lunch, but he made the excuse that he had something else to buy, dropped the soybeans and ran away.

Afterwards, he bought a few bowls, plates, and some small tools before starting his journey home.

There is no need to buy things like needles, thread, kerosene, matches, etc. at the market. You can buy them at the supply and marketing cooperative's store.

When I got home, Taotao and Tingting surrounded me.

“Full.”

Tingting called out "Uncle" with emotion, and Fang Wei immediately took out a small bag of [Ma Yuan] from the basket.

The two children couldn't help cheering when they had something to eat.

Tian Guihua stepped forward and took the [Ma Yuan] away, saying, "Don't eat it all at once. I'll keep it for you and you can eat it slowly."

Then, Fang Wei told his elder brother what happened today.

"Third brother, stay away from Chen Mazi. That devil likes to play tricks on people. He's not a good person."

Fang Ping had a very bad impression of Chen Mazi. He felt that his third brother did the right thing today and tried not to have any interaction with Chen Mazi.

Of course, the two brothers were not afraid of Chen Mazi, but they did not want to cause trouble.

Time flies.

Guo Yongqing came to see Fang Weiyi again and bought 20 kilograms of soybeans from him.

Fang Wei earned 50 yuan from harvesting 100 kilograms of soybeans, a sum he didn't give to his sister-in-law, who was very stingy and wouldn't even spend on her children's tuition.

this day.

Fang Weiyi got up early and took his nephew Fang Tao to the commune.

At present, the brigade does not have a primary school, so students can only go to the commune school.

He took Taotao to register for school today, and did not ask Tian Guihua for money. He paid the child's tuition and book fees out of his own pocket, a total of three yuan and fifty cents.

(End of this chapter)