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

Wang Changshun nodded and said, "I'll arrange everything in a week and then send someone to find you. You just need to resolve the matter you mentioned in this week."

Wang Xingguo grinned and nodded, the matter was settled. He mentioned that he needed some chickens and ducks to move around, and Wang Changshun immediately waved his hand and approved fifteen chickens and fifteen ducks for him to do the job.

It was already late, so Wang Xingguo soaked his feet in water and went to bed on the kang (heated brick bed).

He thought a lot. Because of Niu Ye's fear of his people, Wang Xingguo vaguely felt that his people were not simple.

Since he has such a powerful backer, what reason does he have not to try his best?

He doesn't intend to cheat or swindle, nor does he intend to kill or rob. He has his own resources and doesn't need to cross the line inappropriately just to obtain supplies.

As for the street office and the local police station, Wang Xingguo wasn't too worried. He didn't need to offer any tribute; he would give them whatever they wanted.

What could they possibly want?

As the boss of the company, all I do is ask for some supplies to supplement the nutrition of my subordinates when resources are scarce, so that they won't be unable to work because they are not full.

The reason why so many black markets and ghost markets existed in the capital during difficult times was precisely because of this.

To put it bluntly, when resources are scarce to a certain extent, they would love for a place in their jurisdiction where they can get things, so that at least no one in their jurisdiction will die from malnutrition and hunger, right?

So Wang Xingguo knew from the beginning that as long as he didn't do anything against his conscience, he would remain gray, and he wouldn't turn black if he didn't act recklessly!

He's going back to the city tomorrow and will go to see Director Zhao to propose marriage to his older brother the day after tomorrow. Once that's settled, he'll go talk to him about it.

He's no longer the naive young man just entering society; after all this time, he's come to understand a principle.

A person will not be abandoned as long as they are useful.

As long as Wang Xingguo is still useful, even if he resells supplies, no one will arrest him or sentence him to mining.

What counts as useful?

When it's difficult for anyone to get a chicken or a few ounces of meat, Wang Xingguo can get them unconditionally, without asking for money or tickets. So he's not only useful, but absolutely extremely useful!

The next day, Wang Xingguo had breakfast at Wang Changshun's house. Wang Changshun instructed him, "Xingguo, I haven't accomplished anything great in my life. I can't even feed the clansmen properly. This time, I'm putting all my eggs in one basket with you. You can't let me down."

Wang Xingguo nodded vigorously and said, "Twenty-first Master, I am also a descendant of the Wang family. I know what to do. I am confident that I can ensure that my clansmen are well-fed and clothed. But the prerequisite for all of this is that you must fully support me! It's not just about the farm. The pig-for-grain project must continue. We don't have much time left. By the time the news of the grain shortage reaches the whole city, it will be too late."

Wang Changshun nodded and said, "Tonight I will gather two groups of clansmen, and even the Wang clansmen from the same ancestor in Wang Siying, to fulfill the promise I made to you last night. A week later, I will arrange for people with city residency to come to you. The venue and manpower will be prepared, and we will have backers. But there is one thing you must be careful about: either don't fight with anyone, or if you do, you must clean up the mess completely and leave no loose ends, otherwise our thousands of clansmen will suffer."

Wang Xingguo didn't say anything, but just nodded firmly, grabbed the chickens and ducks he needed, and rode away on his tricycle.

Watching Wang Xingguo's disappearing figure, Wang Yong'an asked in a low voice, "Dad, is it really appropriate for you to support Xingguo in opening this business?"

Wang Changshun sighed and asked rhetorically, "Son, who in the clan do you think has the drive to take risks? Everyone's just stuck in the village, they've lost their spirit. Who can I support? Our Wang family has survived to this day because of the hard work of our ancestors. You know, when the Wang family first moved here, we were dirt poor and had nothing. The locals treated our ancestors like dogs, giving them all the dangerous jobs. We still managed to survive by sheer determination. Of course, times have changed now, but if Xingguo really opens up the market, our chickens that cost a few dollars can be sold for a high price, our clan will be better off, and life will naturally improve..."

Wang Yong'an fell silent because he asked himself honestly, did he have the will to face the suppression of others, or even the danger to his life, to open such a place?

Wang Xingguo rode his tricycle back to the city. It was not yet eight o'clock when he took the fish and headed to the entrance of Xiehe Hospital.

Perhaps because Wang Xingguo came too infrequently, and there were too many people trying to exchange fish, coupled with his lack of purchase limits, resulting in a large number of people taking fish, most of them failed to exchange any fish and started complaining to him.

Wang Xingguo had no choice but to ask them to wait an hour, promising to bring the fish over immediately. Only then did the patients' families disperse and let him leave.

The second batch of fish was half again as much as the first, which finally satisfied the needs of these people, and most of them got their fish.

The remaining fish were seen by passersby, who secretly slipped them money and bought them.

Wang Xingguo left this place, taking a chicken and a duck with him, and came to the street office.

Upon arriving at Director Zhao's office, Director Zhao looked at the things in his hands and exclaimed in surprise, "Xingguo, you haven't gotten into trouble again, have you?"

Wang Xingguo grinned and said, "Director, what are you saying? Under your guidance, how could I possibly cause trouble? This is for my nephew and niece to supplement their nutrition, not for you. You're just someone who helped carry things back."

Director Zhao curled his lip and said, "Alright, enough with the pretense, just get to the point!"

Wang Xingguo chuckled and said, "I really can't escape your discerning eyes! It's like this, my elder brother's blind date with the Shen family girl went very smoothly. Although I have relatives here, you are my only elder in the city, so I wanted to ask you to take my elder brother to the Shen family to propose marriage tomorrow. Could you spare some time to make that trip?"

Director Zhao laughed heartily upon hearing this and said happily, "This is great news! Your older brother has finally come to his senses. I didn't expect him to settle things so quickly this time. Since you've put it that way, I, as his uncle, will certainly do my duty. Have your older brother come to me tomorrow, and I'll go with him to visit his girlfriend's family."

"Okay, thank you, Director. Without your help, I really wouldn't be confident. After all, I can't very well accompany my older brother to propose marriage."