Chapter 18: Rushing to the Market
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, people crowded the streets of the county seat of Tuoxian. People come and go, and the big guys are full of smiles on their faces.
Horse-drawn carriages and bicycles are interspersed with a motorcycle or two. There are even solo horsebacks, carrying supplies on both sides of the horse.
In the midst of the shouting, Lu Ning and Jiang Yan got out of the carriage and said goodbye to a few people from Cliff Village for a while.
They had to buy some daily necessities, and the people of Cliff Village had to sell the contents of the basket.
Lu Ning, who had already received Li Jie's message, began to follow the introduction in the message and went to these places to buy things one by one.
As soon as there was a signal down the mountain, she told Li Jie about her return. He also said that he would buy some daily necessities in the county, and asked her if she wanted to go shopping together.
Li Jie declined her invitation, but provided her with some routes and clues to refer to.
Where to buy what and where to buy the best deal, are all clearly recorded. These are the conclusions she came to in the past two days of shopping, and Lu Ning can use them directly when she gets them.
Lu Ning pulled Jiang Yan, who was a little embarrassed, and started the big procurement mode next to each other against the list given by Li Jie.
Jiang Yan was embarrassed, because he felt that it would cost Lu Ning's money too much, and he was reluctant.
In addition to being reluctant, he was more annoyed. I am annoyed that I can't make money, I can't afford this.
But Lu Ning, with an absolutely strong attitude, occupied a dominant position, leaving him helpless.
In fact, Lu Ning thought very simply, Jiang Yan wanted to stay in Gaoshan Primary School for three years, and if he didn't say three years there, it would be difficult for one or two months. She would rather spend more money to make Jiang Yan's residence more comfortable.
The quilt, which I thought of the day before yesterday, will give some to Takayama Elementary School. But she couldn't buy much at once, so she bought ten beds first.
A four-pound quilt with a width of one meter and a width of two meters is suitable for spring, summer and autumn. And it's cheap, thirty dollars per bed, three hundred for ten beds.
As for the quilt cover, she only bought two sets for Jiang Yan, and she could use it when she went to the mountains later. As for the others, they can prepare their own ones.
This is a large item, Lu Ning put it in the store after ordering, and then pulled Jiang Yan to continue shopping. Just wait for the carriage to be free, and then come and pull the quilt.
Next is daily necessities, what thermos flasks, buckets, toothbrushes, soaps, soaps, washcloths and toilet paper can think of, Lu Ling bought them all.
In addition, I bought flashlights, candles, matches, lighters, and pork belly.
After Lu Ning asked Jiang Yan to go back, he quietly divided a piece to Jiwu Aniu, and another piece to Qubia Huo.
Not to mention that Ji Wu Ah Niu gave them pork rib soup before, just said that he and Qu Bi Ahuo, in order to pick her up and Jiang Yan repeatedly ran around, they should send back gifts.
As for why it was sent quietly, everyone who understands it.
She originally wanted to buy a few more pieces of meat, but was stopped by Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan couldn't help but laugh and said: "The school can still eat less, and if I buy it again, I won't be able to carry the cliff village later." ”
He can be regarded as having seen the purchasing power of women, he once again felt sorry for Lu Ning's money, and once again felt guilty for his inability to be financially free. At the same time, he was also moved by what Lu Ning did from the bottom of his heart.
Most of the things I bought today were the money that Lu Ning rushed to give. And the little money he had left, Lu Ning asked him to save it well for emergencies.
By the time I'm done shopping, it's almost time. The two found a place to eat a bowl of noodles, and packed some big meat buns, steamed buns, and soy milk for several villagers in Cliff Village, and then went to find them next to them.
Lu Ning didn't rob Jiang Yan of the money for this meal, anyway, it wasn't much, and he had to invite his fellow villagers to eat together.
In the afternoon, the market has begun to show signs of dispersing, and after walking in the opposite direction for a while, I arrived at the farmers' market where the villagers set up stalls.
There are also large vegetable markets in the farmers' market, and the potatoes and round roots they sell are placed at the entrance of the vegetable market, and it is often easy to meet large customers, and they can sell out in a while.
The four fellows were scattered in four neighboring places, sitting on the ground against the corner. Jiwu Niu and Qubia Fire nailed horseshoes to the makeshift stalls next to them.
Horseshoe nailing is also a business, and the income is okay, but not every day.
Therefore, the two of them only do the horseshoe business here every time they are in the market. I can earn some pocket money and take care of my fellow villagers who sell vegetables here.
Lu Ning observed for a while when he approached, the four back baskets were about to bottom out, and the countryman's face was also full of satisfied smiles.
And in the hands of Jiwu Ah Niu and Qubia Huo, there is also a horseshoe business being done.
Looking at the parts scattered on the ground, I should have ordered several horseshoes before.
Lu Ning pushed Jiang Yan and pushed him to the front to deliver buns and soy milk to everyone.
Several fellows were flattered, and they didn't know whether to accept it or not to accept it for a while.
Qu Biahuo, who had just finished nailing the horseshoe, said: "Take it, buy it, let's not live up to Teacher Jiang and Teacher Lu's intentions." ”
A few people wiped their hands on their clothes, took the buns and soy milk, and ate them in a big gulp.
Lu Ning and Jiang Yan both knew in their hearts that everyone came down the mountain to sell vegetables, no matter whether they sold it or not, it was impossible to buy food on the street.
At most, you can eat some roasted potatoes or buckwheat buns brought from home.
You can't eat meat at home for ten days and half a month, and it may take a month or two to eat it once. It's better to stop at the beginning, and not to get too much.
Therefore, it is even more impossible to buy meat buns or anything.
There wasn't much meat in the meat bun, but it was almost enough to eat at home.
Jiang Yan was afraid that they would not be able to eat enough, so he bought two meat buns, two big white steamed buns, and a bag of soy milk for each person.
Soy milk is packed in a slender plastic bag, which is convenient and affordable.
Lu Ning saw that some of them had only eaten two steamed buns, and the buns did not move in their buns. Some ate a bun and a steamed bun, and the rest were also in the bun. There are also those who only eat a steamed bun or a steamed bun. There is only soy milk, which everyone drinks after.
She actually felt a little sad, but there are many people in this world who can't eat meat every day. Not only in Cliff Village, but also in the outside world, which reminded her of a college roommate.
When she was in college, every time Lu Ning went to the cafeteria to eat, she would eat one meat and one vegetarian, and sometimes one meat and two vegetarians.
At that time, she didn't understand the envious and surprised eyes of her roommate, but later she understood.
Her roommate said that when she was in high school, the school still used rice to exchange for meal tickets, and then used the meal tickets to make meals, and the dishes were bought separately.
At that time, my roommate's living expenses were only six yuan a week, and I ate once a day in the school cafeteria at noon, and ate dinner at home after school.
However, the meat dishes in the school are too expensive, and a meat dish costs five cents a piece, and a vegetarian dish costs eight cents.
Therefore, she is reluctant to eat meat dishes, and only fights one vegetarian dish at a time, and then eats white rice vigorously.
It was at that time that Lu Ning realized that the conditions given to her by her family were actually very good. At least, when it comes to food and clothing, she is carefree.
In the midst of his thoughts, Qubi Ahuo and Jiwu Aniu both finished their meals quickly.