In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

Wang Xingguo waved his hand and said, "I was busy helping with the pig exchange, and I also helped unload things. I was exhausted. I traded all the pigs that our clan brought back for grain. There's only one that can be sold for meat. I'll consider slaughtering and selling it in a few days."

Wang Yongchang nodded and said, "I don't think pork is that rare here. People who come to buy vegetables say that it's better to buy canned goods than meat. If they're not in a hurry, they won't spend so much money on pork."

Hearing this, Wang Xingguo thought for a moment and then asked, "Uncle Yongchang, it seems like there aren't many big guests coming these days?"

Wang Yongchang nodded and said, "There aren't many, but the goods shouldn't be hard to buy. Our location is quite sensitive, and some people don't even dare to come here."

Wang Xingguo understood this principle, but he didn't think much of it. He knew that his group was only starting this business as an experiment, and he didn't have high expectations for the future.

Since it's an experiment, there will naturally be observations, so it's best to avoid getting involved in other things.

The noodles were cooked, and Wang Xingguo quickly ate his bowl. Then, a group of elderly men and women arrived, and they were going to buy fish. Wang Xingguo greeted them with a smile, calling them "Grandpa" and "Grandma" with great enthusiasm.

We can't be unenthusiastic. What if they say something bad about us outside and those people who are watching hear it and record it?

"Young man, do you have a girlfriend yet?"

"Oh dear, ma'am, are you trying to introduce me to someone? That's such a shame, I already have someone and we're getting married."

The old woman said with a regretful expression, "That's such a pity. With your height and looks, if you could be my niece's boyfriend, the child you have would definitely be tall and good-looking."

Wang Xingguo said with a grin, "Haha, thank you for the compliment, but fate is predetermined. Who told me I didn't meet you sooner, ma'am?"

Another elderly woman pointed to the crucian carp pond and said, "Young man, I want two big crucian carp. Can you give me a discount?"

Wang Xingguo nodded and smiled, "No problem, ma'am, I'll pick out two for you, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

After catching two crucian carp weighing a little over four ounces each, Wang Xingguo didn't bother to weigh them. Instead, he wrote a note and handed it to the old woman, saying that one yuan and fifty cents would suffice.

This price is really a bargain. After all, Wang Xingguo sells it wholesale to others for more than this price, let alone retail.

The old lady was very happy and ran to the main room to pay for the fish.

Customers came in waves, buying fish, eggs, chickens, or ducks. Although the prices were much lower, it was still quite profitable.

At seven o'clock, everyone took turns going to eat dinner. After Wang Xingguo finished his dinner, he pushed his tricycle out the door.

When he arrived at the entrance of the General Hospital of Liberation, there were already more than a dozen people waiting for him with buckets and other items.

I have to say, Guo Mingzhong really didn't give me that fish for nothing. He not only turned a blind eye to my mistake, but also helped me contact the families of patients who needed fish to exchange for it. I have to treat him to a drink sometime.

In less than twenty minutes, all the fish, eels, and eggs that Wang Xingguo had brought were replaced.

Wang Xingguo left with a large pile of things, stored them in his spatial storage in a secluded spot, and then rode his tricycle back to the venue.

The place is bustling now because a lot of people have come to buy things, and to Wang Xingguo's surprise, there are too many people wearing cadre uniforms.

"Hey Lao Wang, you're here too."

"I'm here. I want to buy some eggs. They're a bit expensive, but at least I can buy some to give my grandson some extra nutrition."

"That's what I was thinking too, but I plan to buy some more duck eggs to make salted duck eggs. Also, the eels here are quite good; back in my hometown, we use eels to nourish our bodies."

These people don't try to hide themselves like others do; they stroll around as casually as if they were just walking down the street, and they even haggle loudly with the tribespeople selling their goods.

Wang Xingguo had no idea what had happened, but the situation had become so bizarre that his black market had indeed turned into a nighttime vegetable market...

However, when the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. Wang Xingguo didn't have time to think too much about it. Because there weren't enough people, he forced a smile and went to help sell fish.

In reality, most of these people had left by 9:30. On the contrary, because the place was so lively, people who actually went to the black market to buy things didn't dare to go in when they arrived at the door.

So from 10 pm to midnight tonight, they didn't have a single customer...

Wang Xingguo said with a wry smile, "I'll call that leader tomorrow. If things continue like this, what kind of black market is this?"

Wang Yongli stroked his stubble and pondered, "Xingguo, this is too blatant. Can that person really protect them?"

Wang Xingguo offered cigarettes to everyone and explained, "Uncle Yongli, do you think this looks like a black market? I don't think so. It's more like a negotiated market. I'll ask the higher-ups tomorrow whether they want us to run a black market or a negotiated market. A negotiated market isn't out of the question, but we need to put up a sign. If they want us to run a black market, then this isn't how it's done! What black market operator would dare walk in with so many people dressed like officials?"

Wang Yongchang rubbed his head and said, "These are all a little better. It was those vegetable buyers this afternoon who were the real headache. Even though we gave them a discount, they insisted on haggling for another penny or two. Xingguo, let's arrange for someone else to sell fish tomorrow. I want to sell groceries; I'm really afraid of those old women."

Who isn't afraid?

Wang Xingguo was afraid of them. He had already greeted them with a smile, but they still wanted to bargain. He was almost ready to sell to them at the market price.

Everyone looked on with a sigh, feeling that things had turned out this way, which was truly a helpless situation.

Wang Xingguo smoked a cigarette, feeling somewhat melancholy. He had been busy lately, not to mention the fact that things weren't going as he had planned; instead, the business was becoming increasingly chaotic.

Wang Xingye cheerfully reassured everyone, "Don't worry, everyone. I don't think it's as bad as you think. When I was in the army, we were all about obedience and following orders. Now we're soldiers under the command of our leaders, aren't we? We just need to follow orders. As for the venue resembling a vegetable market rather than a black market, that's the leaders' concern. They even provided the venue. What's there to worry about? Don't you all agree?"

Wang Xingwen also said with a serious expression, "That's right, we'll just follow his instructions. If he tells us to go all out, we'll run the business freely. If he tells us to close down one day, then we'll close down."

Wang Xingguo clapped his hands and said, "Alright, everyone, don't overthink it. Tomorrow I'll call and ask that leader about the arrangements. Just like Xingye and Xingwen said, we'll follow the arrangements. If you're hungry, we can get some late-night snacks; if you want to drink, go for a drink; if you want to sleep, go to sleep."

Wang Yongchang said cheerfully, "Xingguo, let's get some snacks and have a couple of drinks, so you won't be unable to sleep because of your worries."