novelaction Chapter 1050 Bracelet for Food
Chapter 1050 Bracelet for Food
Standing outside the tent, a cool breeze made her feel more awake.
At this point, most of the others were asleep, and she had nowhere to talk to.
After thinking about it, she decided to go to the bathroom and then go to sleep when she got back.
As she passed by the west side of the camp, Sun Laohai, who was on duty, greeted her.
"It's so dark, why didn't you bring an oil lamp?"
Some people are too lazy to walk to the innermost part and just relieve themselves on the roadside.
Watch your step as you go, don't step on anything!
Hearing what he said, Maisui Niang hesitated.
But since I'm already here, I might as well go relieve myself and save myself the trouble of getting up early tomorrow.
She gripped the oil-paper umbrella tightly in her hand and walked towards the dug latrine to the west.
Beyond the edge of the camp, it became pitch black to the west.
After walking a few steps, Mai Sui Niang couldn't help but secretly regret her actions.
If I had known, I would have gone back to get the oil lamp before coming over!
But seeing that she was only a few steps away from there, she encouraged herself and continued walking.
But after taking only a few steps, a woman's voice, deliberately lowered, rang out from her right.
"Hey girl, it's me, the one who showed you the bracelet during the day!"
Maisui was startled and took a few steps back warily.
Then a figure on the right got up from the ground, holding something in his hand.
Mai Sui Niang looked closely and recognized it as the bracelet from earlier that day.
Although she was tempted, she remained wary.
He glanced around to make sure there was no other noise before lowering his voice to reply.
"Is this bracelet a real silver bracelet?"
The mother who gave birth hurriedly said:
"It's absolutely true. My manager used to be the accountant at Dingsheng Silver Shop in Xiazhou City."
He specially ordered this bracelet for me the year before last; it's made of very thick material!
If you don't believe me, you can take a look at the bracelet first.
Mai Sui Niang carefully stepped forward, took the silver bracelet, and then took a few steps back.
She had been a little hesitant just now about whether or not to sell the grain.
Once she got her hands on the bracelet, its heavy weight immediately captivated her heart!
She touched the bracelet, looking at it from left to right, and was extremely fond of it.
Once we reach a safe place, this bracelet can be sold at a pawnshop for at least five or six taels of silver.
With the money, they could not only pay back the money they owed Qingqing, but also leave some savings for their daughter.
After all, the mother and daughter still have to live their lives.
Thinking of this, she asked:
"How much grain do you plan to exchange this bracelet for?"
When the mother who had given birth heard her ask this, she clenched her fist nervously.
"How about twenty catties of grain?"
Thinking back to the price of grain she had bought in town, Mai Sui Niang realized that she must have made a huge profit at this price.
But she had also come with the refugees from famine, and knew that grain prices often couldn't be calculated at the normal rate.
Just like before in the city, when the government controlled the grain, the price of grain skyrocketed.
She hesitated for a moment before speaking:
"No, I'll give you a maximum of six catties of grain for this bracelet!"
Upon hearing this, the mother's breathing became rapid.
"That's far too little!"
This bracelet of mine is quite heavy; it cost seven taels of silver when I bought it!
Even if grain prices are high, it can't be one tael of silver per pound of grain!
The two lowered their voices and bargained for a while before finally settling on ten catties of grain.
The woman who gave birth took the silver bracelet back and watched her nervously as she returned to the camp.
Since it was the first time the two parties had made a deal, she was also afraid that Wheat Ear Girl would call on the rest of the team to double-cross her.
Therefore, he stepped back several meters, keeping his body in a ready-to-run posture.
Fortunately, not long after, Maisui's mother returned wearing a straw raincoat.
After completing the transaction, the two quickly parted ways and went their separate ways.
This transaction went unnoticed by anyone.
Sun Laohai, who lives on the west side of the camp, saw her run to the outhouse twice.
They genuinely thought that Mai Sui's mother had an upset stomach, and even told her to ask Old Man Zhuang for some herbal medicine the next day.
Wheat Ear Girl laughed it off and quickly returned to her own tent.
After lying down, he held the silver bracelet and was so happy that he couldn't sleep for most of the night.
She was almost thirty years old, and this was the first time she had so much money.
Holding the silver bracelet in her hand, she became more and more delighted with it.
He even considered not selling the bracelet and keeping it as a family heirloom for his daughter.
A few days later, Lu Qingqing was led in training when Bai Song called her away.
"Qingqing, did you know that some people in the team have been selling food to outsiders recently?"
Lu Qingqing has been focused on training these days and is completely unaware of this.
"Selling grain? Who sold it? And to whom?"
Bai Song sighed when he saw that she knew nothing.
"I heard it from my men."
These past few days, after everyone in the camp went to sleep, the women from the village kept running towards the outhouse on the west side.
Especially Mai Sui Niang, she's been going there almost every night these past few days.
I have to make several trips in one night!
My men followed them quietly and saw several women gathered together.
When they saw him coming, they blocked his view.
Coupled with the bulging appearance of women when they go out.
They guessed that they were probably selling grain.
Otherwise, the outhouse stinks, what's the point of going there!
Hearing him say that, Lu Qingqing also started to think about it.
Seeing her frown in thought, Bai Song continued:
"However, don't worry too much."
I reckon they probably didn't sell much grain.
At most, it's ten or twenty pounds at a time.
If there are any more, it's quite obvious that they're moving out.
Besides, the women in the village who followed us all the way here aren't stupid.
I reckon he's just selling a little bit to make a small profit.
I'm just telling you about this, just so you know.
If you want to talk to him, talk to Old Sun and ask him to find out what's going on.
"It's alright if you don't say anything; this little bit of food shouldn't cause any trouble."
Lu Qingqing agreed and called Qin Lang to continue leading the training.
She then went directly to find Sun Laohai and Ruyue.
"Uncle Hai, Sister Ruyue, are you aware that some people in the village are selling grain outside the village?"
When she asked that question, the two men looked away.
Seeing this, Lu Qingqing understood what was going on.
Seeing that no one was speaking, Sun Laohai looked up and met Lu Qingqing's gaze.
Remembering how she had braved the rain to bring him money and medicine, and how he had tried to keep it a secret from her, he lowered his head in shame.
"Qingqing, I know about this. My family is also selling grain!"
Then, he hurriedly explained:
"However, the person we sold it to is very shrewd and won't cause any trouble for our team."
I know that food is precious these days!
However, this is also a rare opportunity for us to make money!
Previously, you, Uncle Zhuang, and Boss Bai lent my family so much money.
If we rely on the few of us in our family to earn money through odd jobs, we don't know how many years it will take to pay it back.
I've been worried about this debt ever since it's been left unpaid.
Perfect timing, my family bought some extra grain in town beforehand.
"Let's take this opportunity to sell some so we can pay back the money sooner."