80: The black-bellied officer read my mind and fell in love with me

Su Yi held Ye Nuannuan's hand. The two of them couldn't walk very fast, which allowed her to get familiar with the surrounding environment.

Not far from the troops, they found the busiest street in the town.

There are post offices, supply and marketing cooperatives, agricultural and sideline food stores, state-owned restaurants, guest houses, etc. on both sides of the street.

Because it is a large town with good connections in all directions, and it is close to the army, it sells all kinds of things and is very lively.

It's just that the Northwest is remote after all, and unlike big cities, it has gradually liberalized its private economy.

There are no roadside stalls or shops here, but occasionally farmers from nearby come to sell home-grown vegetables and eggs.

Su Yi took Ye Nuannuan around and entered the supply and marketing cooperative first, planning to pick up urgent purchases first.

Buy two replacement sets of underwear and three pairs of socks.

After looking at the dirty black cloth shoes on my feet, I gritted my teeth and bought another pair of sneakers, and another pair of white sandals.

Just two pairs of shoes cost her five yuan!

Su Yi felt pain in her body, so when the salesperson from the supply and marketing cooperative recommended Deliang to her, Su Yi decisively chose to refuse!

"Cheliang is buying cloth tickets for half the price now, it's a good deal!"

Su Yi twitched the corner of her mouth, feeling a little guilty, "No, I still prefer to wear cotton."

The cotton is breathable and the key price is only 50 cents per foot!

Su Yi pulled out six feet of goose-yellow, planning to make a shirt for herself and sew a skirt for Ye Nuannuan with the rest.

I asked for another six feet of light blue and made a top for myself. I also used the rest to make one for Ye Xiaowu.

As for pants, just choose navy blue or black.

Su Yi also pulled out eight feet of each color, preparing to make two for herself and one for her children.

I have new clothes to wear, and I can't let my two children look on.

Besides, children grow up quickly in spring, and last summer’s clothes were already a little smaller.

These materials alone cost her fourteen yuan, and she used up all the cloth coupons.

It is impossible to buy more.

Su Yi cursed in her heart and complained that the cloth tickets obtained from Qin Yunfeng were too few.

Little did they know that these cloth tickets were collected by Qin Yunfeng from his comrades in order to please Bai Ruolin.

Luckily it's almost summer, so buying these will be enough for now.

After buying some clothes, Su Yi took Ye Nuannuan to the non-staple food counter.

I originally wanted to see if there were any delicious snacks, but when I asked about how expensive the price was and how much food stamps were required, I immediately gave up the idea.

"Nuan Nuan, how about my sister making you some snacks later?"

Ye Nuannuan naturally agreed immediately.

"You're so good, let's go, sister will buy you some candies!"

Su Yi bought a pound of white rabbit toffee to satisfy the two children's cravings, and bought a pound of white sugar and a pound of mung beans to make snacks.

I also bought some aniseed ingredients to cook tea eggs with.

When I went shopping today, Su Yi realized that thirty yuan was a lot.

Many people don’t have that much monthly salary.

But the amount was only one yuan a day, and it belonged to the three of them.

She is still far away from her goal of having enough food and clothing.

Besides, the current life is only temporary. No one knows how long they can live there, and they still have to find ways to make money.

Su Yi planned to test the water with tea eggs first.

Eggs from the supply and marketing cooperative cost five cents each, but Su Yi didn't have egg stamps.

So she had no choice but to take Ye Nuannuan to the farmer's stall at the back. After walking around for a while, they stopped in front of an old lady.

"Auntie, how do you sell these eggs?"

The old lady raised her head and glanced at Su Yi, "Hey, such a handsome girl, my eggs cost six cents each, and the supply and marketing cooperative charges five cents, but I don't want tickets here."

Before Su Jing even asked, the old lady had already made it clear, and she seemed to know the market very well.

"Mom, if I want more, can it be cheaper?"

"How much do you want? What's the cheapest way?"

"I want all of your basket. I have some use for it. If I run out of it later, I'll buy it from you in a few days!"

"How many days will it take? Honey, girl, don't leave the eggs for too long. Besides, we don't have any eggs at home!"

"Your family doesn't have it, and don't anyone else in your village have it either?"

In the 1970s, because of concerns about poultry competing for food with humans, it was stipulated that each household could not raise more than three chickens.

But this provision was abolished in seven or eight years.

Therefore, farmers now raise chickens at home, so they can eat eggs and save money to exchange for money.

When you have no money to celebrate the New Year, you can live a good New Year by selling a chicken.

As soon as Su Yi reminded me, the aunt immediately figured it out, "Okay! Since you said so, let's pay five cents each. If it's sold out early, I'll go back and cook for my grandson!"

There were sixty pieces in this basket. Su Yi paid three yuan and asked where the aunt's family lived and their contact information.

I plan to test the water myself first. If the sales are good, I will call my aunt to collect the eggs.

As for the place that sells tea eggs, Su Yi is also optimistic about it. The bus station here leads directly to the city and county, and it is the most popular place in the town.

Su Yi covered the eggs she bought with a cloth. Seeing that it was getting late, she took Ye Nuannuan back.

When passing by the gate, a comrade ran over from inside and gave Su Yi a lunch box.

"Comrade Su, thank you for the tea eggs, they are delicious!"

"By the way, I forgot to tell you just now. Yesterday, Deputy Company Commander Qin ran to the town to look for you. He ran back after searching for a long time without finding you. He came to ask us, and we just said we didn't see you!"

Su Yi smiled and thanked her.

I started thinking about it on the way back.

Why did Qin Yunfeng look for me so anxiously? Did he want to get the money back or the letter of withdrawal of engagement?

Or did he want to drive me back to my hometown?

No matter which one it was, his plan would fail.

I was not the original owner, and I had no feelings for him. If I insisted that I had feelings for him, it would be a deadly feud.

Facts have proved that people can't stand being 'reminded'.

Not long after entering the compound, Su Yi ran into Qin Yunfeng and Bai Ruolin head-on.

Su Yi didn't want to confront him head-on at this time, but it was impossible to avoid him.

Qin Yunfeng was stunned for a moment when he saw her, and then rushed to her, "Su Yi! Where have you been these two days? Do you know that I have been looking for you for a day!"

Su Yi laughed when she heard his questioning tone, "Qin Yunfeng, are you sick? You should figure it out. We have no relationship now. Do I have to report to you where I go?"

Qin Yunfeng was choked and didn't bother to prepare, and directly stretched out his hand.

"Su Yi, give me the letter of withdrawal from the engagement that day first, and I'll tell you the rest slowly."

"Puh--" Su Yi slapped his hand directly.

"Who do you think you are? You want a letter of withdrawal from the engagement, I think you're dreaming."

After saying that, Su Yi didn't plan to stay any longer, so he held Ye Nuannuan tightly and prepared to go back.

"Su Yi, don't regret it!"

Seeing Qin Yunfeng staring at Su Yi's back, Bai Ruolin couldn't help but push him forward.

"Brother Qin, how could Su Yi, an outsider, be in the compound? She had so many things in her hands. Isn't that child Ye Nuannuan?"

"Will she take advantage of Ye Nuannuan being alone at home, steal things, and then want to sell the child! I think she's crazy about money."