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

Wang Xingguo bought the five unmarked small yellow croakers for 240 yuan with his own money.

After seeing Liu Dadan off, Wang Xingguo also got busy. Although there weren't many people coming to ship goods, one would come every now and then.

Around midnight, a middle-aged man with a mask arrived. As soon as he saw Wang Xingguo, he said, "Manager Wang, I'd like to discuss a business deal with you. May I speak with you in private?"

Wang Xingguo nodded, gestured, and led the guest into the room. After closing the door, he made tea for him using a thermos while asking, "What kind of business do you want to discuss?"

"Manager Wang, I'd like to buy two live pigs and two live sheep from you. Do you think this deal is feasible?"

Wang Xingguo frowned and tapped the table lightly with his fingers, saying, "Two pigs and two sheep are not a small amount, and my main purpose here is to serve the people. Selling you so much stuff at once violates the rules of the bargaining night market..."

The masked middle-aged man spoke up: "Manager Wang, rules are made by people. I'm willing to pay a high price; isn't that your rule?"

Wang Xingguo smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course, it's not unnecessarily negotiable if you want more money."

"Eight small yellow croakers with stamps on them, two fat pigs, two adult sheep, ten chickens, ten ducks, and ten large yellow croakers!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xingguo shook his head and said, "That won't do. There are too many things. You can't buy so many things at this price."

The middle-aged man with the mask on was so angry he laughed. Wang Xingguo's price was already exorbitant, yet he still wanted to bargain. This Director Wang was truly ruthless!

He remained silent for a moment, suppressing his anger, and said in a deep voice, "Then how much does Director Wang want?"

Wang Xingguo said with a smile, "Three small yellow croakers and one pig, two sheep also require three small yellow croakers. I'll use the chicken, duck, large yellow croaker, beef, flour, cigarettes, alcohol, tea, and canned goods you need for your wedding banquet to make up twenty small yellow croakers."

The masked middle-aged man suddenly stood up, glaring at Wang Xingguo with a mixture of shock and anger, and slowly said, "Manager Wang, are you trying to fleece me?"

Wang Xingguo waved his hand dismissively and said, "Don't worry about it. Business is all about mutual consent. That's how you make money peacefully, right?"

The masked middle-aged man sneered, "So, 'harmony brings wealth,' sir. Well done, Manager Wang. I'll remember you. We'll meet again."

Wang Xingguo squinted at the masked middle-aged man who turned and left, and sneered disdainfully, "Goodbye. Let's see where you can buy these things. At the major bargaining night markets, I, Wang Xingguo, only need to say that we don't allow selling them, and see who dares to sell them to you!"

The masked middle-aged man paused, took a few deep breaths, and calmed himself down.

Wang Xingguo laughed and said, "Look, when it comes to business, harmony is key to making money. Why are you getting angry? How about this, you give me two more small yellow croakers, and we'll call it even. I think that's a good solution, don't you think?"

The masked middle-aged man gritted his teeth, but finally gave in. He said in a deep voice, "Fine... I admit defeat. We'll do as you say..."

Wang Xingguo chuckled and said, "See, that's more like it! I need money, you need supplies, isn't it great that we both get what we need? Harmony brings wealth. If you ever have children getting married or need supplies for work, just come to me, I'll definitely do my best to help!"

"I'll have someone deliver the money at this time tomorrow night. I hope Manager Wang will keep his word."

"No problem, once the money is in place, the goods will be there. Would I, with a business this big, cheat you?"

Wang Xingguo saw the masked middle-aged man off, and watching his disappearing figure, he coldly snorted.

Who would want two pigs and two sheep at a time like this?

The factory's purchasing department wouldn't come here to buy expensive goods, so there's only one possibility: either this person wants to use these things to ask someone for a favor, or someone in their family is getting married and needs these pork to do so.

Who would use small yellow croakers to obtain supplies, and in such large quantities?

Anyone who isn't an idiot would know that these people are either remnants of the old regime or incredibly wealthy capitalists!

Wang Xingguo preys on people like this. Now that the black market has been wiped out and supplies entering the city are being strictly inspected and controlled, these people can't buy what they need and can only come to their night market to negotiate prices.

It's already a monopoly business. If he doesn't fleece these fat sheep, how can he live with his conscience?

What kind person would offer so many small yellow croakers and then ask for two pigs and two sheep?

What Wang Xingguo found most disgusting was that even though he was now Director Wang, this guy was calling him Manager Wang. He was bound to rip him off!

Do you really think this is the old era?

He whispered this to Gan Ping, asking him to prepare some things he was too lazy to do himself. He had pigs in his space, and the tribespeople had already brought a lot of sheep and poultry from their hometown; Gan Ping would have to prepare the rest.

Prepare enough for ten tables of food. Wang Xingguo is quite reasonable. He accepted a high price, so he naturally had to provide enough to avoid gossip.

At 2 a.m., all the work here was finished, and Wang Xingguo rode his bicycle home with Li Xiuping on the back.

Now, Wang Yongli and Gan Ping are handling the accounting, so Wang Xingguo doesn't need to worry about it too much.

His current task is to get Li Xiuping pregnant as soon as possible. Only when he has a son will he feel that he has taken root and sprouted in this era.

Sitting in the back seat, Li Xiuping clutched her stomach and pouted, saying, "Xingguo, I'm a little hungry..."

Wang Xingguo chuckled and said, "Looks like we'll have to add a late-night snack in the future. Otherwise, after dinner we'll have to work for so long, it's no wonder we're hungry."

Li Xiuping nodded repeatedly and said, "How about we have this midnight snack for breakfast?"

"What's wrong? Are you too tired from getting up early?"

Li Xiuping laughed and said, "You're so annoying. You're deliberately asking a question you already know the answer to."

Wang Xingguo chuckled and said, "Hehe, I did it on purpose. I'm the one who's most tired every day, yet you still wake me up every morning for breakfast. Even a donkey wouldn't be bossed around like that, right?"

Li Xiuping retorted playfully, "Hmph, even if you were a donkey, you'd be a lazy donkey!"

Wang Xingguo joked, "So we're having breakfast this morning? I'll show you if I'm a lazy donkey!"

Li Xiuping pinched Wang Xingguo and said irritably, "Hey, stop messing around, I'm so sleepy. Fine, I won't eat. But don't touch me later, I need to get a good night's sleep. I haven't gotten used to this upside-down lifestyle yet."

Wang Xingguo advised, "There are so many people doing the work, don't worry about it so much. Come sit at the cashier's every now and then. You're Director Wang's wife, who would dare to order you around?"

Li Xiuping said quietly, "What are you bragging about? If Uncle Yongchang and the others ask you to help, you'll have to go and do the work too, won't you? You make it sound so good, but I don't believe you."

"No, I was just lending a hand. You don't actually think anyone can boss me around, Director Wang, do you?"

"Alright, the only thing he's really tough on is his mouth..."