The golden age began in 1977

Chapter 20 Qian Jin's Life Plan

This moment is different from that moment.

The members are as honest as weights.

They saw everything Qian Jinlai did after he joined the production team.

It's not just about providing them with iced drinks every day, it's not just about giving them candy to coax them, it's not just about driving a tractor diligently...

The entire Red Star Liujia Production Team was very fond of him.

So when the cadres heard that Qian Jin liked old items and was willing to exchange them for good items from the city, most people were willing to come to him and try to trade.

The first woman who came to the door took something out of her bosom as soon as she saw me.

Qian Jin looked carefully in panic.

To my disappointment I discovered that it was two silver dollars.

Others came and took out silver dollars and copper coins.

Liu Wangcai came to maintain order. He first asked Qian Jin, "What old things do we have in our team that you can see?"

"What?" Qian Jin asked hopefully.

Liu Wangcai pulled out a red plastic-covered notebook from the inner pocket of his Zhongshan suit, dipped his index finger on his tongue before turning the page:

"The first one is an old sampan from the Guangxu era, with a cypress keel and shell casings embedded in the sides—back when the Germans were building the fort..."

Qian Jin quickly shook his head.

Not to mention the fishing boats of the Qing Dynasty, even those of the Qin Dynasty would be useless.

The small box won't fit.

"Where is the old mercury barometer?" Liu Youyu added.

"It must have been fifty or sixty years ago. I heard that this thing was imported by the Germans."

Qian Jin was a little interested.

Liu Youyu brought a shoulder bag with great interest.

Qian Jin saw that the bag was heavy and felt that there was more than one barometer inside.

Shouldn't a barometer be a small object like a thermometer?

Turns out he guessed wrong.

There is a barometer in this shoulder bag, specifically a barometer gauge!

Liu Wangcai spoke enthusiastically and explained in person:
"Grinded crystal glass! Fully sealed with copper! Imported from Germany..."

Qian Jin laughed dryly.

Even if this thing is an antique and very valuable, he can't use it.

It’s too big!
There are bigger ones.

A member brought in a set of carved wooden cabinets:
"It's said to be made of rosewood, a toy used by high officials in the past. I managed to save it by hiding it in the cellar a few years ago."

Some people also saw that Liu Youyu brought a German barometer and mistakenly thought that Qian Jin liked imported goods.

He picked up a clay pot from home.

The pottery jar is quite exquisite, with lion and eagle patterns and German words embossed on the outside:
"This is what my grandfather left behind. When he was young, he built artillery batteries for the Germans. The Germans used this to store beer."

"Just smell this..."

Qian Jin wondered how it could still retain the flavor of beer after so many years?

What’s wrong? Do Germans also store beer wrapped in oil paper?
He leaned forward and sniffed: "Why does it stink so bad?"

"Just tell me if it's smelly or not!" the member said seriously, "My family has been using it to pickle vegetables and make bean paste for years, and it tastes delicious!"

Qian Jin was helpless and said to Liu Wangcai, "Captain Liu, please explain to the villagers that this is not what I want!"

Liu Wangcai chuckled, "Our members are too enthusiastic."

Also, I really want to buy some good things to supplement my household expenses.

Too poor!

The crowd was bustling.

Liu Wangcai took off his rubber shoes and knocked the soles of his shoes hard on the door frame, shaking off a bunch of old spider webs.

No need to speak.

The members formed a steam line as if they had received a signal.

He shouted, "Comrade Qian is interested in serious items, practical goods that can support socialist construction!"

Due to reasons in the past few years, many old items in rural fishing villages have disappeared.

The members didn't bring many good things.

But it's a lot of copper coins.

Eight out of ten families have a few copper coins, and some have dozens.

Qian Jin was in a dilemma.

Copper coins are antiques and the most valuable things to him at the moment.

He had seen it and found that the mall also collected antiques. It was a legal commercial complex that had been in operation for 27 years.

The problem is that these things are very complicated.

Qian Jin is now unable to use the material purchase and sales certificate to check prices, so he cannot set prices for the members.

At this time, his purpose of coming to the production team to gain the favor of the members came into play.

Liu Wangcai is willing to guarantee him:
"Comrade Qian, if you're unsure of the value of the things the members have sent you, you can take them back first and ask the old craftsman to help you evaluate them. Then, when the time comes, you can bring them back with whatever you can exchange for."

This is the only way.

The only hidden danger is that Liu Wangcai bears the risk.

Qian Jinting was deeply moved and thanked him, saying sincerely, "Don't worry, uncle, I will never let you make the mistake!"

He carefully registered the families who sent Yuan Datou and copper coins.

The flame of the oil lamp was swaying in the sea breeze, and a girl brought over a glass cover.

Qian Jin nodded gratefully at her, and the girl gave him a shy smile that blushed to her cheeks.

At this moment, Qian Jin really hoped that she could be more beautiful, like Liu Yifei...

The Yuan Datou coin is obviously valuable.

Qian Jin gave the gift first.

He took out a bag of lighters from his bag. They were similar in style to the current brass kerosene lighters, with the leader's quotations printed on the shell.

This is a deliberately vintage lighter, and the casing wouldn’t be noticeable today.

But the purpose is what the current fishing village desperately needs:

He randomly picked up a lighter and turned it on.

A beam of blue-purple flame gushed out.

"Hey, a lighter!" The crowd immediately shouted.

Qian Jin said to Liu Youyu beside him, "Blow it."

Liu Youyu thought for a moment and said, "This lighter is not something you'd find in the countryside. Look at its appearance, look at the flame..."

"No, I mean blow on it!" Qian Jin explained.

Liu Youyu breathed a sigh of relief: "Hey, you should have made it clear earlier."

As he said this, he blew it up in one breath.

The flames remained motionless.

This shocked everyone who saw it: "This fire can't be extinguished?"

"Hey, divine fire!"

"Don't be ignorant, this is a windproof lighter. When I went to the Zhoushan fishing ground in the East China Sea to catch yellow croaker in 69, I saw the captain of the boat there holding one of these things!" said a man in a sailor shirt.

Liu Wangcai also went to Zhoushan Fishery at that time.

He took the lighter, looked at it, and said, "Yes, it's a windproof lighter."

"The captain of the ship said it was a strategic material and that the country was equipping each ship with one because of the strong winds at sea and the fact that fires can't be started in emergencies."

Qian Jin said: "It's not a strategic material now, but it's not an ordinary item either."

"I'll exchange this for silver dollars. One silver dollar can at least be exchanged for a windproof lighter."

He handed one to Liu Wangcai and said:
"Uncle, you know how valuable this thing is. Tell the members to use it quickly and don't show it off. Don't let the other units find out, or you'll get into trouble."

"We use it for our own convenience, so we absolutely cannot show off!"

Liu Wangcai said, "Okay, I'll have the members hide quietly at home."

"That's not the case. Its biggest use is to light cigarettes and fires when going out to sea." Qian Jin smiled.

He had noticed in the city a few days ago that many workers now use lighters that look similar to these.

No one pays attention to a brass lighter.

In addition to the lighter, he also prepared pencils, pens and buttons of different sizes.

Among them, the fountain pen was very popular in the countryside, and he knew it would be of great use soon:

The policy for resuming the college entrance examination will be announced soon!
The buttons are brightly colored, durable, and the women can't take their eyes off them: "Oh my! These are brighter than the ones from the supply and marketing cooperative!"

The others are condiments.

Most of the money was used as deposits, and it was difficult to judge the value of the old items given by the members.

He did not want to cheat the Red Star Liujia Production Team. He planned to manage this place well and use it as a foundation to expand to the surrounding areas to obtain valuable materials.

This was also one of the reasons why he worked so hard during these three days. He had already made a plan before going to the countryside.

Now he has established a good image of being honest and upright in the eyes of his fellow members.

As long as he brings in supplies later to complete the transaction and make up for any deficiencies, his image will be completely established.

Leave behind large objects and ancient coins.

Qian Jin collected a hand-drawn map of the administrative divisions of urban and rural areas in Haibin City in the early years of the Republic of China, a lacquered wooden sign with a slogan, a dozen or so pairs of embroidered borders, and other small items.

During the exchange process, everyone gradually became bolder.

Some people didn't want the rare goods, seasonings, or food he had; they wanted money and tickets.

Qian Jin brought all the cash he could use at home, but he didn't bring many coupons because he needed them to live in the city.

In fact, the mall sold banknotes and tickets from this era, but he didn't dare to buy them.

At all times, banks have meticulously marked money, and combating counterfeit banknotes has been a key economic crime project that continued into the first decade of the 21st century.

He was afraid that there might be something wrong with the money and tickets he bought, and that the bank would find out and then track him down.

After giving out all the cash, he promised that he would try to get some tickets for the members to use after returning to the city.

Many people were curious about his identity: "Comrade Qian, how did you get so many in-demand products?"

Qian Jin was prepared: "I have connections in the supply and marketing system."

"To be honest, comrades, I was originally going to work on the construction team in our neighborhood, but a relative of mine is planning to send me to a unit in the supply and marketing system."

"So I gave my job in the construction team to Liu Jiaqing. I think I'll be a buyer or something like that in the future."

This was something he thought of after he determined the function of the material purchase and sales certificate.

He will continue to tinker with various supplies in the future.

It will definitely arouse suspicion.

So how to cover it up?
It's simple, the best way to hide a drop of water is to send it into the sea.

He has to work in the supply and marketing system.

It would be best if you could also be a buyer.

By then, we can travel around to purchase and sell.

This is his next life plan!

(End of this chapter)