Siheyuan: Start as a truck driver

Liu Changshun saw the cotton package on the back seat, stepped forward and hugged it.

"Hong Chang, is there a cucumber in here? It's wrapped in a quilt, it's too careful!"

Wang Weidong laughed and said: "This thing is easy to be bumped. If the surface is broken, it will be worthless."

Liu Changyi also stepped forward to help, and the two of them took the cucumbers from the quilt to the pick.

Then he put the burden on his shoulders.

"Hong Chang, I forgot to ask you, how do I sell these cucumbers? How much does it cost per catty?"

"No matter the weight or the root, it costs one dollar a piece."

"What?" Liu Changshun suddenly felt that the weight on his shoulders seemed to be much heavier, making him breathless. He quickly bent down and put the weight on the ground.

He picked up a cucumber, looked at it carefully, and rubbed the cucumber's raised surface with his calloused hands.

"This cucumber does look fresh, but 1 yuan per cucumber is too expensive. Can it be sold?"

Wang Weidong did not explain too much, but simply said: "Don't worry, you can sell the cucumbers. If anyone asks you before selling cucumbers, just say they are peach cucumbers."

"Peach cucumber? Is it a new variety?" Liu Changyi once worked with an agricultural technician sent from above, and he knows a lot about it.

"Yes, it's a new variety. You can sell it at this price. Even if you can't sell it, don't lower the price. We'll meet here in the evening."

After a few words of warning, Wang Weidong left on his bicycle.

Liu Changshun looked at the cucumbers in the basket and scratched his head: "Brother, do you think Hong Chang is stupid? This thing can be sold more expensive than meat?"

"Do you think Hong Chang is a fool?" Liu Changyi took up the task, "If he can marry two wives in a row, he must be smarter than the two of us combined. Don't think too much, let's hurry up and get a good position."

"Yes, yes..." Liu Changshun also picked up the burden and followed Liu Changyi.

The two of them had come to Nancheng to sell eels before, so they knew the way and quickly arrived at the market.

The two brothers placed the picks in front of them, then took out two steamed buns from their cotton-padded jackets, drank them with cold boiled water, and swallowed them.

At this time, residents visiting the morning market had already arrived, and the young ladies and young wives were carrying vegetable baskets and rummaging through the stalls.

The market was filled with shouts and bargaining.

Among them was a thin, mean-looking old lady who was particularly noisy.

"Look, your baby cabbage is not fresh at all. It's 2 cents cheaper."

"Old lady, my vegetables have just been picked from the vegetable field, how can they be fresh? Besides, a pound of cabbage only costs 1 cent. If you want me to be 2 cents cheaper, how can I make money!"

The old lady ignored the old vegetable seller, picked up two handfuls of cabbage from the stall and threw them into her basket. She also took out a dime and threw it in front of the old vegetable seller.

"What, you still want to make money? Do you know what my son does? He specializes in punishing speculators like you. If I give you money, it means I think highly of you."

The old man was so angry that he picked up his pipe and pot and took a few puffs, but there was nothing he could do.

The old lady is right. Selling vegetables in the market is indeed illegal. If you are caught, you will lose more than you gain.

The compensation money should be used as medical expenses for this old lady.

The middle-aged man selling gourds next to him seemed to know the old lady. He looked at the old vegetable seller and said with a smile: "Uncle, don't be angry. This old lady named Wang just likes to take advantage of her."

The old vegetable seller exhaled a cloud of white mist and let out a long sigh. What could he do if he didn't calm down? Could he really beat up this old woman for a few cents?

However, this Mrs. Wang seems to be very smart. She only takes advantage of a few cents every time, and never takes advantage of more.

So even though the vendors were unwilling, they didn't argue with her. It's business, and harmony makes money.

Mrs. Wang "bought" two beans from the host family, and a piece of tofu from the west family, and wandered to the stall of the Liu brothers.

"Huo, these cucumbers are really tender and juicy. Buy two and eat them cold. They will definitely taste good."

Mrs. Wang raised her eyes and looked at Liu Changshun: "Hey, how do you sell these cucumbers!"

"One yuan a piece." Liu Changshun seemed to think that the price was a bit high, and replied with some embarrassment.

"One dollar? Why don't you go and grab it!"

Mrs. Wang rubbed her ears to make sure she heard correctly, then her face suddenly dropped, "Even the cucumbers from the south cost only fifty cents per catty. If you sell them for one yuan per catty, aren't you cheating people?"

Liu Changshun suddenly blushed and had a thick neck, unable to answer, "Yes, who has seen cucumbers that are more expensive than meat?"

He could only repeat what Liu Hongchang said: "This, this is a peach cucumber. It is different from ordinary cucumbers, so naturally it is more expensive."

"What? Peach and cucumber, even old farmers can deceive people now!" Mrs. Wang laughed twice, picked up two cucumbers from the stall, and threw down 1 cent: "I have a clear background, even if I am from

The cucumbers brought back from the south are only 5 cents per catty, and these two cucumbers are only half a catty. I’ll give you 1 cent. Isn’t that less for you?”

Liu Changshun counted on his fingers for a long time, but he still didn't understand. How could half of 5 cents be 1 cent?

However, he understood one thing, that is, Liu Hongchang had told him that cucumbers must be sold for 1 yuan each, and the 1 cent offered by this old woman was far from enough.

He reached out and took the cucumber from Mrs. Wang's hand: "I'm sorry, I won't sell this cucumber to you. You can buy it wherever you want!"

How could Mrs. Wang tolerate such anger? In the past, when she was picking up vegetables at the market, no one would dare to say no.

She took a wide look at the two commune members from the countryside. They were wearing tattered cotton-padded jackets and open shoes, looking pitiful.

"I buy vegetables, why don't you sell them!"

She was furious at that time and wanted to rush up and scratch Liu Changshun, but Liu Changyi had already been watching her from the side and quickly stepped forward and stopped in front of Liu Changshun.

"Hey, you old lady is being unreasonable. If you want to buy it for 5 cents, you can buy it as long as you like. Our cucumbers won't be sold to you, is that okay? Are you still looking for trouble?"

He has a tall build, and the vaguely bulging muscles under his cotton-padded jacket make him look very powerful.

Although Mrs. Wang likes to take advantage, she is not a fool. She knows very well that people like Liu Changyi really dare to hit people.

Of course, she has plenty of ways to deal with this kind of muddy legs from the countryside.

Mrs. Wang took two steps back and shouted at the top of her lungs: "Come and see, everyone, someone is cheating here. Cucumbers costing fifty cents a pound are sold for one yuan each. Isn't he bullying others?"

There were many people buying things in the market, and soon people came around to watch the excitement.

"Whoever bullies others dares to bully others here. I think he is tired of living!"

"It's those two countrymen who dare to buy one cucumber for 1 yuan!"

When Mrs. Wang saw someone coming around her, she immediately became energetic. She jumped on her feet and even her hair stood on end.

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A middle-aged man walked out of the crowd of onlookers. He frowned and looked at Mrs. Wang: "Auntie, cucumbers are different from cucumbers. Their cucumbers may be a special variety! They are willing to sell them for 1 yuan each, but you don't want to buy them.

That’s it, why are you scolding others?”

Mrs. Wang's face turned cold: "Hey, young man, where are you from, and why are you talking to these country people?"

"Auntie, what I'm telling you is the truth. They've clearly marked the price. Even if they sell for 100 yuan a piece, it's fine if you don't buy it. Is there any need to be angry with others here?" The middle-aged man didn't show any weakness and said forcefully.

Holding his neck and fighting with her.

The onlookers nearby also understood now and started talking about it.

"It's just that they are selling cucumbers and they don't force you to buy them. Is this necessary?"

"Haha, isn't this Mrs. Wang? She spends all day taking advantage of others in the market. When these two guys don't let him go, he becomes angry."

"This man is really disrespectful!"

....

Mrs. Wang was a frequent visitor to the market, and soon she was recognized, and everyone began to scold her.

Those words would make a normal person blush and panic, but Mrs. Wang has been in the market for so many years and relies on her thick skin.

She spat hard and squinted her eyes: "Huh, I'm just going to stand here today and see who will buy your cucumbers."

After she finished speaking, she crossed her arms and stood blankly in front of the stall.

This made Liu Changshun very angry. With such an old woman standing in front, who would come to buy cucumbers?

But there is no way to chase them away. After all, they are just standing there, and the market does not belong to the Liu family, so no one can rush them.

Sure enough, as Liu Changshun expected, the people buying vegetables in the market were all walking around Mrs. Wang. It had been nearly half an hour, and no one had even asked about the price.

Liu Changshun was worried. If this continued, he might not be able to sell a single cucumber by nightfall. How would he deal with Liu Hongchang then?

"Hey, brother, let's just give this old woman two cucumbers. It won't be a problem if this continues."

Seeing that Mrs. Wang showed no sign of leaving, and instead stood there humming a ditty, Liu Changshun couldn't bear it anymore and hit Liu Changyi with his elbow.

"What? It's not okay to give it to her for free. Hong Chang has explained that she must pay a dollar a piece. We can't break Hong Chang's rules." Liu Changyi shook his head, "I don't believe this old woman won't leave. Anyway, we

Wowo has plenty of headgear and plenty of water, so let’s drink it with her here today.”

Seeing that no one came to buy cucumbers, Mrs. Wang was very proud. This was her majesty as Mrs. Wang.

Just as I was thinking about it, a middle-aged man in a gray tunic suit hurried over from a distance.

"Hey, I've been looking for it for a long time, and finally I found it, cucumber! Cucumber!"

Ignoring Mrs. Wang's presence, he ran to the stall and asked Liu Changshun: "Little comrade, are these cucumbers the peach flavor?"

"Yes, yes, how did you know?" Liu Changshun was very happy to see the customers.

The middle-aged man was Manager Liu Hong of the aquatic products company who bought cucumbers a few days ago. After he took the cucumbers back, he gave them to several friends.

After my friends finished eating it, they were full of praise and the effect was better than Maotai liquor.

Only then did Liu Hong realize his negligence. He did not leave the name and address of the boy selling cucumbers.

So, he has been wandering around the market these days, but Liu Hongchang is busy getting married and divorced and has not come to the market at all.

"Don't worry about how I know this. Are these cucumbers worth one dollar each?"

"Yes, one dollar a piece, how did you know?"

"...Don't worry about how I know it, can you taste it?"

"cannot!"

This statement stunned Manager Liu Hong, who was about to take the cucumber. This peach cucumber looked exactly like an ordinary cucumber. How would you know if it was a peach cucumber or an ordinary cucumber if you didn't try it yourself?

Just when he was hesitating, Mrs. Wang spoke: "Comrade, I see you are dressed like a human being, so you don't really believe what these two guys say! You can only ask for 1 yuan for a cucumber. It's definitely a lie."

Human!"

I thought to myself, if you don’t give me cucumbers, I will definitely ruin your business this time.

But to her surprise, the middle-aged man ignored her at all. Instead, he looked at Liu Changshun and said, "This cucumber is relatively expensive, so it's understandable that you won't be allowed to try it. So, I'll buy one. If it's really

If it’s a peach cucumber, then I’ll go ahead and buy it. If it’s just an ordinary cucumber, you have to refund me the money for this cucumber.”

Liu Changshun was stunned for a moment and looked at Liu Changyi.

Liu Changyi was also a little confused and muttered in a low voice: "Brother Hong Chang just said to sell one piece for a piece, and he didn't say that others were not allowed to return the goods."

Liu Changshun also felt that a cucumber costing 1 yuan a piece was too outrageous, so he nodded: "Okay, I'll do as you say."

The middle-aged man took out a dollar and handed it over, randomly selected a cucumber, then took out a white towel from his pocket and wiped it carefully.

These days, pesticides are rarely seen in rural areas. He took a cucumber and put it in his mouth and took a bite.

The juice of the cucumber splashes everywhere, and the unique peach flavor spreads along the taste buds all over the body instantly.

The middle-aged man squinted his eyes with a look of enjoyment: "This is the taste, that's right!"

Although he really wanted to eat it, after taking two bites, he restrained himself and took the remaining half of the cucumber back to his daughter.

He took out a pile of banknotes from his pocket and asked: "Comrade, how many cucumbers do you have here in total?"

"I've thrown away this a long time ago. It was originally fifty-three. Excluding the one you ate just now, there are still fifty-two." Liu Changshun's eyes suddenly lit up when he saw the banknotes.

The middle-aged man counted out fifty-two yuan from the banknotes and handed it to Liu Changshun: "Here are fifty-two yuan. You can count them. I have included all these cucumbers."

"All inclusive? Spend so much money to buy a bunch of cucumbers?" Liu Changshun took a breath.

Liu Changyi glared at his elder brother, took the banknotes from the middle-aged man's hand, and started counting them.

"Yes, that's right, it's indeed fifty-two yuan. Brother, put it on the car for him."

"Comrade, you are so generous!" Liu Changshun understood now and quickly found a piece of rag to carefully wrap the cucumber together, and helped Manager Liu Hong put it on the back seat of the car.

"Alas, comrade, why are you so disobedient? You have been deceived."

When Mrs. Wang saw that the two farmers had actually sold the cucumbers, she couldn't accept it for a moment, so she went up and grabbed Manager Liu Hong's clothes.

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