Mi Xaing 'er was not familiar with the county town. After asking two passersby, she confirmed the direction and went straight to Rainy Street.
Her intuition told her that there must be something strange about this street, so she was cautious. When she reached the end of the street, she did not rush in. Instead, she found a corner and sat down. In order not to appear out of place, she spent two cents to buy a popsicle. She ate it while observing the situation.
Rainy Street was, in fact, just a small alley. There were no shopping malls or shops on the street, nor was it a bustling commercial area. The street was narrow and long, stretching for three to five hundred meters. However, there were seven or eight roads that ran through the entire street. This formed a special geographical condition … It was convenient for transportation and was accessible in all directions.
As for why it was famous?
Soon, Mi Xaing 'er realized that … there were too many idle people on the street. Their expressions were also different from normal passersby. They were obviously divided into two groups.
The people on one side … were mostly young lads. They moved quickly and nimbly. Their eyes were always peeking and observing. When they saw passersby, they would rush over and chat in a low voice.
The people on the other side … had much more complicated identities. Their ages and occupations were not restricted. Most of them carried sacks or bamboo baskets in their hands. They looked shy and uncertain. When they talked, they would look left and right, as if they were afraid of being caught.
The people on the two sides met and whispered to each other. Then, they found a secluded corner … to exchange goods.
Mi Xaing 'er immediately understood that this was an underground "commodity distribution center". It was also the earliest "free market".
In fact … in that era, private enterprises were not allowed to operate. There were also no so-called self-employed people or stalls. All goods were provided by the state. Private trading was a big mistake. It could even lead to trouble. Therefore, most people avoided it like the plague.
However, the supply and demand relationship still existed. Some people had surplus goods, while others had a shortage of goods. Therefore, it secretly formed such a desirable and somewhat fearful "trading place" … People could buy and sell. As for what unexpected situations would occur during the trading process, no one knew.
Mi Xaing 'er did not care so much …
At the thought of having a place to trade, she couldn't help but feel a little excited, but she was also a little uncertain. After all, she was selling medicinal herbs, not daily necessities, and it wasn't as practical as various food and fuel tickets.
As expected …
When she carried the small bamboo basket over, someone came up to her and asked. When they heard that it was medicinal herbs, they quickly waved their hands.
After asking three or four people, finally, a boy hesitated and lowered his voice. "Medicinal herbs? Do you have ginseng? "
"Yes! But I didn't bring it this time! "
That person pondered for a moment and pointed at the corner. "There's a guy in a white shirt with a crew cut. There's nothing here that he doesn't buy. Hey, don't mistake, he's probably …"
Before he could finish his words, his eyes lit up. "Ah, what a coincidence! He's here! Hai! Ni Dahai … "
Mi Xaing 'er followed his gaze … She saw a man trotting over from afar. He looked to be about 22 or 23 years old. He was exceptionally tall and muscular. In modern times, he was definitely more than 1.8 meters tall and weighed at least 85 kilograms. Even so, his movements were extremely agile. Just by looking at his footsteps, one could tell that he had practiced kung fu.
Ni Dahai ran to the front and glanced at Mi Xiang 'er. He didn't flinch, nor did he show any curiosity. He was completely calm and collected, as if he didn't put anything in his eyes. He put his hands in his pockets and raised his chin. "Hey, what do you want to sell?"
His voice was loud and clear, and he did not beat around the bush. Just by listening to his speech, one could tell that he was a pure man from the Northeast.
Mi Xaing 'er looked up at him … She saw that this man was quite good-looking. He had thick eyebrows, big eyes, a straight nose, and a wide mouth. His face was basically flawless. One look at him and she felt very comfortable. Especially his eyes, which were bright and full of vigor and wisdom. When he looked around, there was a hint of arrogance.
She was indifferent and did not show the timidity of her first transaction. She turned around and directly faced her small basket to him. "See for yourself!"
"What is it?"
Ni Dahai was a little surprised by her calmness … Generally, people who came here to do private transactions were older and experienced. Girls like her who dressed like rural girls usually coveted flowery shirts in the commercial street.
He took a look at Mi Xaing 'er's basket. "Hey! It's medicinal herbs! "
Mi Xaing 'er turned to look at him. "You know what's good for you, right? These are all good stuff! They're all wild in the mountains! "
The corner of Ni Dahai's mouth twitched, revealing his right canine tooth. This canine tooth was particularly playful and formed a sharp contrast with the fierce temperament on his face. Not only did it not seem abrupt, but it also added some gentleness to him. "Tsk! Don't I know that they're wild? Who would dare to grow these things in their house? Wouldn't that be turning the world upside down? Why would they want to grow the big tail of capitalism? "
Mi Xaing 'er felt that his words were interesting. There was a hint of cynicism in his words … It could be seen that this person's thinking was very radical and avant-garde. He was also a person who dared to say and was not afraid of trouble. "Okay, don't care whether they're wild or farmed. I have as many medicinal herbs as you want. I'm just asking if you can accept them. And what's the price? "
After a pause, he added, "Don't try to lower the price! We don't do one-off business! Mutual benefit. Everyone makes money. Only then can business cooperation last long! "
"Hey! You're talking about business with me? " Ni Dahai took two steps forward, using his physical advantage to force Mi Xaing 'er to lean against the corner of the wall … His body language meant that he wanted to show his power to Mi Xaing' er. But in the end, Mi Xaing 'er stared at him with wide eyes and craned his neck. "We're talking about business. Why are you so close to me? Stand further away! "
Ni Dahai was really surprised … He was a tyrant on this street. It was no exaggeration to say that he was also a local tyrant in the county. In that era, those who dared to take risks to buy all kinds of materials, in modern terms, were all capable people.
Why?
Didn't they have capital to buy?
They had cash in their hands!
They had to sell the things they bought, right?
They knew a wide range of people … and there was a market around them!
Therefore, most people would respectfully call him "Brother Hai" when they saw him. They would also speak politely and tactfully. It was rare to see someone like Mi Xaing 'er who was so straightforward.
Ni Dahai narrowed his eyes at her … She was so delicate that he could push her with a finger, but she was not timid.
He couldn't help but tease her, "Hey! Little girl, you're quite rude. Let me tell you, I have the final say on this street. If you annoy me, I'm afraid you won't be able to go home! "
He originally thought that the little girl in front of him would tremble in fear, but in the end, Mi Xiang 'er laughed disdainfully. "Hey, what's your name, Dahai? Look at how arrogant you are! What? You want me to not be able to go home? Just for two pieces of herbs, in broad daylight, you're going to destroy my corpse and destroy all evidence? "
He simply raised his head, "Come on! You can try to touch my finger first! "
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Thank you for your tips, Baby K and Little Flower! Mwah!
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