Reborn 1980

Chapter 8 Black Market
After being tired all the way, the mother and son got up late the next day. When they saw the fish basin on the stone table, they screamed with excitement. Then Zhao Damei went to cook amidst the laughter of the children. The children were each obediently looking for things to do, including pulling weeds, sweeping the floor, wiping the table, and arranging the wooden shelves and firewood in the yard. When the food was cooked, the whole family looked at the brand-new yard, looked at each other, and then started. The other party saw that he was smiling like a little fool, and the youngest Liu Fan was smiling so hard that he couldn't even see his eyes. For a moment, the yard was full of joy.

Because there were iron pots and spatulas in the kitchen, Zhao Damei remembered after she had finished cooking. She came out without the bowls and chopsticks. She searched around the kitchen and found nothing. When she was feeling worried, she saw her eldest daughter Liu Jun holding a bunch of things. Walked in, "Mom, I found this in the vegetable garden behind the house. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't leak. I tried it. If I don't have chopsticks, let's just use branches." The bowl in her hand It is a kind of simple tinfoil-like bowl created in the last days that is convenient for hunters to take away. It is foldable, gray, and disposable. It is useless after use. There are naturally chopsticks in the space, but in order to avoid being too strange and causing unnecessary doubtful, she felt that tree branches were more grounding.

"Huh? What is this? It's soft and hard, doesn't leak?" Zhao Damei looked surprised as she took the strange bowl-like plate handed over by her daughter. It felt a little clumsy when she touched it.

"I don't know, maybe it's something local, but we definitely don't have it."

"That's right. I'll give it a try and load it up." Next to the vegetable garden, there is a well built by the aborigines, so it is very convenient to use water. Unlike in the village before, you have to go to a well a mile away. Streams carry water.

After eating the first meal in their new home amidst the children's wonder and play at novelty things, the mother and her five children went out. They have settled their household registration here and will not leave easily in the future. Therefore, the daily necessities and food that should be purchased at home are There are a lot of things, so I guess I’ll have to hire a car to get back.In addition, her children have grown up and have to go to school. Her source of income is also very important. Of course, finding a job cannot be done in a short while, so it is postponed for the time being.

Five unfamiliar faces passed by the village, which naturally attracted the attention of the villagers. Because they had not had time to recognize each other, Zhao Damei could only nod and smile. However, everyone was still friendly, and most of them would smile back. As for a few, just Ignore it.There is a small solitary courtyard next to the exit of the village. It is not far from other residents, but it is different from the common stone houses of other villagers. This house is made of bamboo, with a higher top. It is covered with brand new black tiles, and the overall look is like those view rooms in the viewing areas in the doomsday books. In this backward 80s, this kind of house is unique and very eye-catching.

"Daughter, look at this house. It's so beautiful. I've never seen anyone build a house out of bamboo. It's so beautiful." In a good mood, Zhao Damei chatted with the quiet eldest daughter.

"Well, it is very beautiful."

Zhao Damei, who was originally waiting for her daughter to continue speaking, turned her head to look at her daughter's paralyzed face after muting her voice. Her eyes darkened and she sighed slightly. This eldest daughter has never smiled since that day. Blame the big family. If it weren't for the children, she would have to chop them up. Shameless things!Thinking of the past, Zhao Damei's eyes became fierce.

"Mom, who do you think lives in that house?" Feeling that the atmosphere was a bit strange, Liu Ran answered.

"She shouldn't be a bad person."

"Mom, I'll be back later. I want to go to the sea. I want to catch fish and shrimp like my eldest sister." This is the second child.

"Well, let's go."

"Mom, I'm going too."

"Go, Mom will come with you. Let's talk to the neighbors and get to know the surrounding area." At this time, all the strong laborers in the fishing village went to sea, and the young women went out early with yesterday's harvest. At home There were only old people and children left behind, so they walked all the way without seeing anyone. However, when they came here yesterday evening, in order to get familiar with the surrounding area, Zhao Damei looked around and memorized all the way. The middle-aged Uncle Zhai also probably After talking about the surrounding situation, especially the state-owned cooperatives and the black market, Zhao Damei remembered everything in his mind and went straight to the ground.

She still has a lot of food stamps in her hand, but there are a few gas stamps. I wonder if they can all be traded with money on the black market?When Zhao Damei went out, she murmured a little in her heart. No matter what, she took all her belongings with her and would look at them later.

After leaving the village, there is a long dirt road about five meters wide, which is winding and accessible from both sides. Because there are too many vehicles and horses and there is no one to maintain it, the ground is uneven; on the other side of the road is another A village is relatively closely connected.

Turn right at the village entrance, which leads to the black market, which is nearly two miles away; turn left, and lead to the world outside the village, which is the county town that is like a legend to the children.

The children who were used to working were jumping and chattering all the way without feeling tired at all. There were many horse-drawn carriages and ox-carts coming and going on the road, and sometimes there were very few Phoenix bicycles, even four-wheeled ones. The classic car attracted the children's attention and surprise all the way.

Liu Jun was always silent, looking around. She had never seen the world in the 80s, so she was naturally surprised, but she would not scream out like a real child.

We talked and laughed all the way and walked very fast. Not long after, we saw the red wall that Uncle Zhai mentioned. Sure enough, there were two men in simple clothes sitting there carrying the frame, looking like refugees. The city wall behind them looked like It doesn't look like there is a gate, but one thing is certain, these two people are the gatekeepers.

When they stepped forward, the two of them didn't move. They just raised their heads lazily and said something. Zhao Damei also replied something, but Liu Jun didn't understand.Then, I saw the tallest man standing up, turning around and groping for a while on the wall, and then pushed somewhere on the wall. It was like a mechanism, tearing open a one-meter-high stone door, and suddenly from the inside There was a noisy sound of people, and when I walked in, my eyes lit up and people were coming and going. My ears were filled with the sounds of hawking, bargaining, and talking. It was like entering another world.

This is a very wide site, with sand on the ground. At first glance, there are vendors and customers. There is no end in sight, but seeing the dazzling array of goods, everything is for sale, it is really convenient.

"Ah, it's great. There are so many people. Mom, my sister and I will go over there and have a look. We'll be back soon."

"No, there are so many people here, what should I do if there is a kidnapper? Besides, I'm going to buy groceries, where will you find me when you come back?" As soon as Liu Jue opened his mouth, his mother rejected him, and he was a little discouraged, but the child's mood , the day in February soon became happy again. Liu Ran obediently led his little brother and followed Zhao Damei without relaxing at all.Liu Jun, on the other hand, walked silently at the end, silently taking in the surrounding scenes.

Therefore, bed sheets, quilt covers, quilts, pots and pans and other kitchen utensils, firewood, rice, oil, salt, vegetables, small tables and stools and other small furniture are all second-hand, bought for a few children who are about to go to school to do their homework, and there are also some The scattered things, including 50 yuan and dozens of kilograms of food stamps, were gone in the blink of an eye. The piled things were placed in a corner, and the most reliable Liu Ran and Liu Fan looked at them. Zhao Damei turned around He led his second son into the crowd again. As for Liu Jun, Zhao Damei had forgotten about him because he was too quiet.

(End of this chapter)