"Luo Teacher!"

Luo Jinping heard the voice and stopped, turning his head in confusion. "What's wrong?"

Yang Xiaole approached and quickly said, "Um, Luo Teacher, my brother is going to the city tomorrow, and I'm going with him. Can I take a leave from you?"

Luo Jinping frowned slightly and finally nodded lightly.

"Okay, I got it. By the way, it was supposed to be announced tomorrow, but since you're not coming, I'll tell you in advance. The higher-ups have notified that starting next week, in order to cooperate with the commune's tasks, everyone in the school will go to the river during the day and study in the classroom at night. You'll sleep at the school. Of course, you need to bring kerosene lamps. The school will provide food and kerosene lamps. You can go home once a week, so be prepared for this week. Make it clear to your family."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaole frowned. "Everyone? Even the first graders?"

"Yes, even the first graders!"

"Where will we sleep?"

Upon hearing his question, Luo Jinping sighed. "Sleep in the classroom for now, separate for boys and girls."

Yang Xiaole pondered for a moment and finally nodded. "Okay, I got it."

The production team probably knows about it too.

After getting the leave, he hurriedly ran towards the school gate.

When he arrived, Xi Zi and Xiaoli were already waiting there.

Xi Zi excitedly said to him, "Brother, brother, the teacher said we can stay at the school. We'll be just like you, going to the river during the day and studying at night."

Yang Xiaole glanced at him and smiled. "Remember not to cry anymore in the future!"

"Why would I cry? It's so much fun!"

Yang Xiaole ignored him and hurried home with the two little kids.

When they returned home at night, Big Brother was already there.

"Big Brother, you're back!"

Yang Xiaole greeted Big Brother who was sitting there.

"Yeah, I just came back not long ago. Let's eat!"

Yang Xiaogang gestured to the others, and there was corn and potato porridge on the table.

Yang Xiaole and the other two naturally started eating.

While eating, he asked, "Big Brother, when are you leaving? Tomorrow morning or at night?"

Wang Qiuju came out with a package in her hand. "I plan to let him leave soon. We can't delay your brother's job search. What if he goes late? He doesn't even know the way in the city!"

Yang Xiaole smiled and said, "Mom, I'll take him there. Didn't Uncle see me in the city last time? Have you forgotten? I've been there. It's quite complicated."

Indeed, it's quite complicated, from west to east, and even to the suburbs.

They've talked about it several times these days.

But Mom didn't agree.

He was holding back a big move!

"Go where? Your health is not good. How will you come back? Don't you have classes tomorrow?"

Yang Xiaole shrugged at the words. "I told Luo Teacher, I might not go to class tomorrow. Besides, didn't a few of us go to the city together to sell things last time? This time, let's go together and come back together! Forget it, Mom, if you don't let me go, then forget it."

"Go sell things again?"

Wang Qiuju's heart itched when she heard this!

They lost 8 yuan in just a few days!

It's only been a few days.

Can she not feel heartbroken?

"Yeah! We haven't gone for a few days, and it seems like we've gotten some good stuff. Forget it, if we don't go, we don't go. Just let them sell the things and bring back some good food for me."

Yang Xiaole could only pretend to sigh helplessly.

If she still doesn't agree, then forget it. Let's wait a few days and see. They'll be staying at the school anyway.

After thinking for a while, Wang Qiuju still felt uneasy.

The child is still too young.

"Forget it, don't go. Your big brother will bring back his salary when he goes to the city in the future. Don't take risks. What if something happens? They'll catch you, and you won't be able to escape."

Yang Xiaole knew that Mom was actually very tempted.

Eight yuan a week, 32 yuan a month, higher than the salary of an ordinary person in the city. How could she not be tempted?

She's probably worried about his safety.

Thinking of this, he made a final attempt. "Mom, don't worry, every time we sell things, they're afraid of getting caught, so they make me stay far away, afraid that I won't be able to run away. It's not that dangerous. I just want to go once. Besides, can't I go to Uncle's house to play? I'll go with Big Brother, and Big Brother can send me back when we come back. Is that okay?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiuju reluctantly agreed.

"Fine, go if you want to go. If you're not tired, go. Eldest Brother, make sure Third Brother doesn't run around. When you come back, you have to send him back. Got it? Otherwise, you're not allowed to go."

Yang Xiaogang glanced at Third Brother and finally nodded. "Okay, I got it. I promise not to let him out of my sight."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaole rolled his eyes.

"Mom, I want to go too."

Xi Zi, who was eating next to him, muttered when he saw Third Brother leave.

"Smack!"

Wang Qiuju hit the back of his head. "Go, go, go. You want to go everywhere. Have you finished your homework?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Zi pouted.

Yeah!

He hasn't finished his homework yet!

Yang Xiaole was happy to hear that he was allowed to go. If it doesn't work out, he can come back early anyway. They'll be leaving soon, and they'll arrive early.

They quickly finished their meal and washed up a bit in the courtyard.Then, taking advantage of the dusk, he carried his bundle and hurried towards the city.

As they walked, Yang Xiaogang suddenly thought of something and asked him, "By the way, Xiaole, where did Xiaolong and Xiaohu go to work? Where in the city?"

"Oh, them? They went to the city a few days ago. They are working as temporary workers in a printing factory in the western suburbs."

Now there is a severe shortage of people in the propaganda department. Various propaganda posters and brochures need to be printed, so they need a lot of people.

With Tian Cuihua's personality, the whole village knows about it.

Big Brother nodded slightly and thought of what Mom had said earlier, so he curiously asked, "By the way, what did you talk to Mom about earlier? It's about selling things in the city, right?"

"Oh, it's nothing. It's just the people I used to fish with. They often go to the city to sell things. They went twice last time. If I go, I can also earn 8 fen. But Mom won't let me go..."

Yang Xiaole casually replied.

"Why didn't you find me and Dad? Isn't it safer than others? And you don't have to share with others."

Upon hearing Big Brother's words, Yang Xiaole shrugged and said, "The three of us would go together and get caught together. What are you thinking? With your and Dad's personalities, you would even count money for others after being sold!"

After speaking, he dodged Big Brother's attempt to pat his head.

"What nonsense!"

Big Brother glared at him angrily.

Yang Xiaole shrugged and said, "Did I say something wrong? If not, I'll give you a fish. You can sell it yourself. Do you dare?"

Big Brother hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, but didn't say anything.

Seeing his expression, Yang Xiaole knew that he didn't dare.

Not just him.

Most people in the village are like this.

They feel inferior when they enter the city, like Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden.

It would be impossible for a half-grown kid who has never been to the city to secretly sell things there without knowing which way to go!

It would be better after getting familiar with it in the future.

But he wouldn't let Big Brother do this.

The two chatted as they walked towards the coal mine road, a road they were both familiar with.

When they arrived at the place, there were still teams retreating towards the mine direction on the road, making it quite lively.

The two stood there, and Yang Xiaogang suddenly thought of something. "By the way, did you get your permit? It would be troublesome if someone checks."

"Don't worry, I got it."

He had prepared it in the past few days, how could he not be ready?

In his thoughts, a coal truck came from a distance.

Seeing this, Yang Xiaole hurriedly urged him, "The truck is here, go and stop it to see if there's anyone inside."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaogang turned his head and quickly waved.

The truck stopped, fortunately, there was no one in the passenger seat.

After explaining the situation, the two got on the truck and squeezed into the passenger seat.

"Hey, what's your name, driver? Have a smoke to refresh yourself."

Yang Xiaole took out a cigarette and handed it to the driver. They might encounter this driver on the road in the future, so it's better to establish a good relationship in advance.

"Ouch, you're so young and already know how to smoke!"

The driver glanced at him, surprised, but still accepted the cigarette.

Yang Xiaole put the cigarette away and smiled, "I don't smoke, it's for self-defense."

The driver slowed down and lit the cigarette, then stepped on the accelerator and continued driving.

The man was probably in his forties, with a crew cut and a square face full of pits.

Looking at the two, he smiled and asked, "Are you going to the city to find work?"

After Yang Xiaole settled down, he explained again, "Yes, my uncle found a job for my brother. We received his telegram, so we came over."

"Oh, that's great!"

The man politely replied.

The two chatted casually for a while.

Yang Xiaole also learned the man's name, Zhao Chen.

When Yang Xiaole mentioned Xu Daniu, the two became even more familiar with each other.

Because they were from the same transportation team.

Around 10:30 pm, the truck arrived at the entrance of Fucheng Gate. The two thanked the driver and got off the truck.

After the driver left, Yang Xiaogang patted him on the back and asked, "Third Brother, who did you learn this from? Did you buy cigarettes too?"

"I bought these cigarettes before. I scattered them when I entered the city. Let me tell you, when you go to the factory, buy a pack of cigarettes. Whether others smoke or not, give them one first. Sometimes, a cigarette is like a knocking brick to open the door. It will be easier to ask for leave or ask for help in the future."

After Yang Xiaole finished speaking, he looked around as if searching for something.

Yang Xiaogang pondered for a moment, nodded slightly, and looked up to see what he was looking for. He asked curiously, "What are you doing? What are you looking for?"

"I'm looking for those people! Where did they run off to?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaogang also looked around, and there were a few scattered people around. After all, it was the Forty-Nine City, and there were still people coming from the countryside like them.

Yang Xiaole looked around and pretended not to find them as he asked Yang Xiaogang, "Big Brother, should we stay in the hotel for one night and take the bus tomorrow morning, or should we walk there now? It's quite far."

"Let's go now. It would be troublesome if we delay. Do you know the way?"

Yang Xiaole shrugged, "Alright, let's go. I'll borrow a bicycle for you."

After speaking, they walked towards the city.

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Since they had to pass by that area anyway, it would be better to borrow a bicycle than to walk for who knows how long.

"Hey, who are you borrowing the bicycle from?"Yang Xiaogang hurriedly caught up and asked, "Isn't it the family I saved last time? Let's go!"

After speaking, he quickly walked forward.

Arriving near Xidan Vegetable Market, Yang Xiaole pointed to an alley and said to him, "Brother, look, this is the black market near Xidan Vegetable Market, but there is no one now. People only come in the early morning."

Yang Xiaogang glanced inside after hearing this.

Only a few sporadic streetlights could barely see the situation inside.

Yang Xiaole pondered for a moment and said to him, "Brother, wait for me here. I'll see if those guys are inside."

"Hey, I'll go with you."

"You just stay here. What are you afraid of? Who would come to catch us at this time? Besides, if you go, they won't come out."

After speaking, he walked towards the alley.

Yang Xiaogang looked around and finally didn't follow.

Yang Xiaole pretended to search around inside.

Then he came to a small alley and pretended to talk to someone there.

Then he entered the alley.

Yang Xiaogang watched his younger brother go in and was about to follow, but soon saw him come out again, holding a big fish in his hand.

"Hey, bro, it's too heavy. Let me carry it."

Yang Xiaogang looked at him holding a big fish and quickly took it over.

Then he was surprised, "Wow, bro, this fish is so big, it weighs more than twenty catties, right? It's worth two or three yuan, right? Did they just give it to you like this?"

Yang Xiaole shook his head, "It's more expensive here than at the commune's supply and marketing cooperative. It's 0.35 yuan per catty, which is the cheap price in the black market. The market price is even higher. This fish is worth about seven or eight yuan. If they don't give it to me, I won't provide them with bait next time."

"So expensive? What are you going to do with the fish? Give it to Uncle?"

Yang Xiaogang was shocked.

He had inquired before. If he became an apprentice, he would only earn 18 yuan in the first year, plus a 2 yuan subsidy.

This fish was worth seven or eight yuan.

Yang Xiaole shook his head, "Give it to Uncle? I'll go scold him! I'll give it to someone else! Let's go, it's not far ahead."

After speaking, he led him towards Hua Yourong's house.

When they arrived, he knocked on the door and called out, "Aunt Su Ling, Aunt Su Ling."

After a few knocks, when the lights on the second floor turned on, he stopped knocking.

After a while, Su Ling came out wearing pajamas, opened the door, and saw the two of them. Su Ling was surprised, "Xiaole, why are you here?"

"Aunt, let's talk inside first. This is my brother."

"Oh! Come in."

Su Ling glanced at the two of them, nodded, and closed the door after they entered.

In the living room, Yang Xiaole asked his brother to put down the fish, "Aunt, this fish is for you. Don't you say that eating fish is good?"

Su Ling looked at him and said, "Why did you come at this time? Did you come from our hometown? You haven't received the money for the last fish yet!"

Yang Xiaole nodded, "Aunt, my uncle found a job for my brother. We came today. Aunt, can you lend me your bicycle? Don't worry, we have proof that we won't run away."

Su Ling smiled and said, "Alright, just use it. We won't need it the day after tomorrow anyway. Let me weigh this fish and give it to you together with the last one. I have to say, eating big fish really makes a difference. I feel much better than before during this period."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaole estimated that it was not the fish's effect, but the effect of well water.

After all, the fish was raised in well water.

He would find a way to bring some well water here in the future.

Then he said to her, "Let's talk about the money later. We'll go to my uncle's house later, and we'll bring the bicycle back to you tomorrow."

"Okay, no problem."

After speaking, she turned on the fan and said, "Sit for a while! I'll get the key."

She turned the fan towards the two of them and went to the hollow grid on the wall where the thermos flask and blanket were placed, and took out a key.

"Here you go. Just return it to me when you're done."

Yang Xiaole took the things and thanked her.

In fact, he had another purpose. After thinking for a while, he asked, "Aunt, I want to ask you something. You know that we have sold fish in the black market, but it's too dangerous. I want to ask if you know anyone who is reliable and can consume some things, like eggs, meat, and so on."

In other words, rich people.

They must know some people with such identities.

His intention was to deliver the goods here and let those people come here to pick them up.

But he didn't know how to bring up this topic.

If it was purely for profit, the nature of their relationship would change.

Of course, it would only be a small quantity known to the family here. Large quantities still had to rely on the logistics of the factory.

Ordinary people couldn't consume so much.

Unless there were a dozen or so households that ate meat every day, that would be about right.

Su Ling pondered for a moment and then said, "I do know some people, except for Uncle Suo, I'm not very confident in the others. After all, as you know, our environment is not very good."

After thinking for a while, she said what Yang Xiaole wanted to hear, "How about this, if you don't have a large quantity, you can leave the goods with me, and I'll have someone come to pick them up. What do you think?"

Yang Xiaole pondered.The "Master Suo" Su Ling just mentioned clearly belonged to the old and established families, whose backgrounds were quite solid!

"Auntie, can we rely on Master Suo?"

Su Ling smiled and nodded, "Yes, we can. If anything happens, he absolutely won't spill the beans. It's just that the old man has a bit of a temper, and it's hard for ordinary people to strike up a conversation with him. How about this, when you have time, I'll take you to meet him. You have to go early, the old man wakes up early but can't stay up late. He has a lot of rules."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaole pondered for a moment, and finally nodded.

"Alright, Auntie, we'll be leaving now. We'll deliver the car to you tomorrow."

After saying this, he got up and walked towards the courtyard.

Yang Xiaogang followed behind in a daze.

Pushing the car, he greeted everyone and left the Large Courtyard.

After leaving, Yang Xiaogang couldn't help but ask, "Is she the person you were talking about, the one you saved?"

"Yes! Dad has met her. The clothes for Big Sister and Little Sister, as well as the canned food, brown sugar, and malted milk were all gifts from her. If you don't believe me, go ask!"

"I didn't mean that, will you still be selling things in the future? What if you get caught?"

Yang Xiaogang didn't doubt this, he was just asking.

"This is safer than the black market, right? And in the future, when I come over, I'll come first. If everything is fine, then they can bring the goods over. Don't go back and talk nonsense!"

He still had to sell things.

Revealing a little to his family now would save him from having to make up stories later.

To avoid slipping up one day.

Next time, he planned to bring his older brother along, just to keep an eye on things.

If he didn't reveal a bit now, when it came to the difficult times when he needed to get a lot of things, he wouldn't even have a helper or someone to speak for him.

Yang Xiaogang was a bit hesitant.

Seeing his expression, Yang Xiaole patted the car, "Alright, get on. I'll give you a ride."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaogang dazedly climbed onto the bike.

"Ouch! You're really heavy! Loosen your feet, what are you afraid of."

Yang Xiaole couldn't pedal, and when he saw his brother's feet on the ground, he guessed he was afraid of falling.

"Oh!"

Hearing this, Yang Xiaogang quickly lifted his legs.

Only then did Yang Xiaole manage to pedal away, and after a while, it wasn't so hard.

As they walked, he still couldn't help but remind, "Big Brother, remember, no one can know about this. You're the only one in the family who knows, you can't tell anyone! If I can't even trust you, then I've been busy for nothing."

"Oh, I understand!"

Yang Xiaogang was still a bit hesitant.

In the end, he decided to observe for a while before making a decision.