1970s: Transmigrated into a cannon fodder female supporting character in a lucky koi novel!

Wen Li shook her head. "Rice is four mao (0.4 yuan), flour is five mao (0.5 yuan), not a penny less!"

When Gu Huai talks about serious matters, his face becomes particularly serious, and Wen Li can't tell what he's thinking.

"Your price is a dime more than regular rice, you have to let us make a little profit!"

"You said it yourself, those are ordinary rice. You've seen my rice, and I guarantee you won't find rice or noodles of this quality anywhere else!"

Rice threshing is now done manually, resulting in broken rice grains and sand inside, making it incomparable to Wen Li's. She believed that with Gu Huai's methods, he would definitely be able to sell it.

"I understand, but this amount..."

Having traveled around for so many years, Gu Huai had never seen rice of such high quality. The flour was also much better than the refined flour sold elsewhere. However, with 500 jin of each, he could consume it all in a day on the black market, making the cooperation pointless.

Wen Li sensed his concern. "If the cooperation goes well, I can continue to supply you!"

Gu Huai raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, we'll be able to provide a variety of fresh fruits soon!"

Gu Huai had some concerns at first, but he was confident that Wen Li was just bragging and that the truth would come out eventually. It was just a transaction, and he wasn't worried about losing money.

But... if this person really dares to mess with me, then I should be prepared for retaliation!

"Rice is 35 cents and flour is 45 cents. That's the highest price I can offer, otherwise I won't make much money! Besides, if you give me the goods, you reduce unnecessary risks. If you sell them yourself like tonight, you'll not only be taking risks but also wasting time. What do you think?"

Gu Huai seemed to have read Wen Li's mind long ago, so every word he said hit the nail on the head. Wen Li thought for a moment before nodding, "Okay!"

"That...Auntie!" Gu Huaiming knew Wen Li was a young girl, yet he called her "Auntie," which still felt a little strange. "When is the deal?"

"Your people must not arrive at the grove of trees outside the commune tomorrow night at 11 PM!"

"No problem, do you want money or tickets?"

"I need both. Also, prepare some tickets for my daily necessities, and..." Wen Li hesitated before speaking, "I need some sleeping pills and a drug to improve the relationship between husband and wife!"

Gu Huai raised an eyebrow. He never questioned anyone's strange requests when doing business, but Wen Li's request piqued his curiosity.

"In that case, should we increase the quantity a bit more? After all, those things aren't easy to get."

Wen Li didn't believe his nonsense. If even someone like him who worked in the black market had trouble with it, then it would be even harder for ordinary people like them. However, increasing the quantity a little wouldn't be impossible.

"Sure, how about two thousand catties each?"

Gu Huai was somewhat surprised that someone could produce four thousand catties at once, which was more than he had expected. It seemed that this business partner was no ordinary person!

"That would be the best outcome!"

"In that case, I'll take my leave!"

"Alright, third brother, see Comrade Zhang out!"

Wen Li carried her basket out of the courtyard. The third brother, who was one of the men who intercepted her at the black market, escorted Wen Li out of the winding alley and then went back.

After Wen Li left, a scarred-faced man emerged from the inner room. "Boss, should we...?"

Gu Huai took a sip of tea, gently placed the teacup on the table, and it made a slight sound.

Gu Huai's expression remained unchanged, yet it sent shivers down the spines of those present.

"Scarface, I've already told you, we may run a black market, but we're not bandits. Don't try to use your fighting tactics on me!"

Scarface's heart clenched suddenly. Gu Huai hadn't said anything harsh, yet he felt as if his throat was being squeezed.

He used to work in other black markets, but he was seriously injured in a bloody battle between several black markets. Just when he was on the verge of death, Gu Huai happened to save him. He was quite skilled in martial arts, so Gu Huai asked him to come here and help.

He initially thought Gu Huai was just putting on a show, but now it seems that Gu Huai is truly different from the other people in the black market!

"I see!"

After leaving the commune and making sure no one was following her, Wen Li put the basket into her spatial storage and then rode her bicycle back to the village.

The next day, she got up sleepily and went to work.

As soon as Wen Li arrived at the field, those young men who had been trying to get her attention reappeared.

Wen Li was completely confused, but in the end, it was Aunt Wang who cleared things up for her.

"Xiao Li, I heard your family gives you a subsidy of twenty yuan every month, is that true?"

Wen Li instantly understood. It seemed she would have to remember the days her mother sent money and pick it up herself at the post office, instead of having the postman deliver it to her.

"Aunt Wang, I just arrived. My parents are thinking of sending me more money so I can buy my own winter clothes and quilts. You know how cold the winters are in the north. Once I've bought everything, they won't send me so much money!"

Wen Li deliberately spoke loudly so that everyone around her could hear her.

After hearing her explanation, the enthusiasm on everyone's faces lessened somewhat.

That's twenty yuan. Many families only manage to save fifty or sixty yuan a year. When everyone heard that Wen Li's family received such a large subsidy, they no longer cared whether she hit anyone or not!

They'd be willing to be beaten every day even if they gave them twenty yuan a month!

Now that they know it's just money being sent to her to buy her cotton-padded clothes and quilts, several of the aunties immediately gave up those thoughts in their hearts.

But there are still some people who haven't given up. Even though Wen Li's family has lost its subsidies, she is still rich and beautiful, and an intellectual. Marrying her would be a great honor!

"Haha, that's true, no house can withstand that kind of abuse!"

"Oh, right, I also need to make a quilt. Aunt Wang, do you know where I can get one made?"

She laid out two quilts sent from home on the kang (a heated brick bed). She planned to decorate the room in the space so she could sleep there during the winter, so she needed to prepare two more quilts.

"We all buy our own cotton and make our own cotton. If you want to make your own, you can ask Widow Zhou to do it for you. She's very skilled; her cotton will definitely be just as good as what you buy!"

"Okay, I've bought the cotton, I'll go ask about it!"

"Then you'll have to make several more trips to the supply and marketing cooperative; cotton is hard to buy these days!"

"I understand, thank you, Aunt Wang!"

"Hey! Why are you being so polite with me? By the way, have you heard...?"

Wen Li knew there was some juicy gossip to be had as soon as she saw Aunt Wang's gossipy expression, and immediately perked up her ears.

"What? What?"

"Yesterday, Gou Dan and the others saw Jiang Zhiqing and Jiang Yue'er kissing on the back hill! Oh my god, the kids came back and started talking about it everywhere, and the village chief was furious!"

Wen Li almost choked on her saliva when she heard Aunt Wang's vivid description.

She now regrets submitting the report so early. If she had waited until they were married to file the report, Jiang Yue'er probably wouldn't have gotten away with it.

However, she has already submitted her report, but no one has come to investigate. Could it be that the Jiang family has really opened up all the channels?

She didn't think much of it; the letter had already been sent, and she figured there would be a result eventually!

"So, are they getting married?"

"I don't know, but I saw Jiang, the educated youth, riding an oxcart to the commune early this morning. Maybe he's planning to propose marriage to the Jiang family!"