In his previous life, Yu Tian lived in the county all year round and was very familiar with the environment here.
He knows where there are many rich people and strong spending power.
After all, if small crucian carp wants to sell at a high price, it can only choose the wealthy group.
The coal mine families’ home is what he considers a ‘high-end residence’.
The coal mine is a state-owned industry, and the employees' wages are around 60 yuan per month, which is a high salary.
The spacious gate of the family courtyard has comprehensive supporting facilities.
There are all kinds of shops, pharmacies and pork stalls.
There is also a middle school five hundred meters away from the gate.
Several stationery stores and bookstores are open nearby, and many students are visiting them.
People came and went, people mingled, and there was a prosperous scene under the rising sun.
Yu Tian just sat on the curb and set up his stall.
Before he could answer the question from the vegetable seller next to him, a sharp-eyed middle-aged woman came over and asked about the price.
The small crucian carp is very fresh and lively.
But forty cents per pound is indeed a bit expensive.
But Yu Tian has his own way.
"Sister, I'll tell you the truth, small crucian carp like me is specifically targeted at people like you. Don't look at the big crucian carp in the market, which sells for three to four cents. But the meat tastes bad!
The main thing is..."
Yu Tian was spitting, and before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a middle-aged woman.
"Oh my God, who do you call a big girl? I'm already thirty-six years old, you young man, what do you look like in your eyes?"
The middle-aged woman covered her mouth and snickered. Every woman likes to hear compliments.
"Really? I really didn't see it! I thought you were only 25 or 26 years old. You take good care of it! What a coincidence, this fish really can't be sold to you! You should go and look elsewhere."
Yu Tian followed the conversation and continued to praise, and then came another one who tried to retreat in order to advance.
"Why don't you sell it to me?"
The middle-aged woman felt strange and frowned, not very happy.
"Think about it! My little fish is rich in nutrients, has a very high protein content, and is rich in various trace elements. After eating it, a woman's skin will become better and her face will be more elastic! You have taken good care of it so well.
, just don’t buy it, leave some room for other women to compete.”
The rainbow fart was reversed in one meal, and the middle-aged woman turned from anger to joy, giggling with joy.
Happiness is priceless, the middle-aged woman beamed with joy, gave Yu Tian a mocking look, and took out a few dimes.
"You're not that old, but you're pretty fluent in spoken language. Seeing as you're from the countryside, I'll take care of your business and weigh you in!"
Paying the money with one hand and delivering the goods with the other, Yu Tian got the small amount of money and even weighed half a catty more.
"Sister, this half a pound is an extra gift for you. You are so beautiful, I can't let it go to waste, right? You are so beautiful, and you must be popular. Please help me promote it more!"
After two more compliments, the middle-aged woman left happily.
This little operation made the lady selling vegetables next to her look dumbfounded.
People in the 1980s were still very conservative in their thinking, unlike later generations who had social arrogance.
Vegetable sellers usually just sell vegetables. They come to negotiate the price and don't buy it. There are very few like Yu Tian.
I took some time to chat with the vegetable seller and learned about the market conditions.
During this period, many people came who wanted to buy fish.
Without exception, Yu Tian gave full play to his sales skills.
"Brother, the essence is all concentrated! Let us, a little fish, boil the soup and give it to the children to nourish their brains! Listen to my brother and add two walnuts to the soup. This year, your child will be admitted to high school.
!”
When I bring my children, Yu Tian starts with their studies.
"Uncle, our fish are all wild, rich in nutrients, and very effective in supplementing calcium! Are your old legs and feet not so good? This is just the right thing to eat. Go home and fry two of them, add two ounces of white wine, and keep them for you tomorrow morning
Just rejuvenate yourself!"
The old man came over to ask, and Yu Tian cut into the body.
Selling anxiety works.
He said something to someone, fooled him, and a large pot of small crucian carp was sold out within an hour and a half.
"Hey! Hey!"
The eldest lady selling vegetables next to me shook her head and praised her repeatedly, "Young man, you are such a good talker. You can really talk! You can help me sell it. It's not in vain. I have a few wild duck eggs here. If you can sell them,
The price is high, so I’ll give you these.”
Yu Tian originally wanted to leave.
But after seeing the wild duck eggs, his heart moved.
This is a good thing. No one sells it in the city. Most of them are rural children who go to the reed ponds to pick up a few and eat them at home.
Fishing is not a long-term solution.
After thinking for a while, Yu Tian agreed.
Half an hour later, the eldest sister's large basket of vegetables was all sold due to Yu Tian's smooth tongue.
Before leaving, Yu Tian didn't ask for duck eggs.
They just asked vaguely where the eldest sister's village was, and then they parted ways.
Putting the big basin on the trolley, Yu Tian clicked the coins in his hand.
More than 30 kilograms of small crucian carp sold for a total of 13 yuan and 80 cents.
He looked at the rising sun and smiled with satisfaction, feeling relieved.
But this is just the beginning.
He clenched his fists and vowed secretly that starting from today, he would let his wife and children live the best life every day.
After tidying up for a while, I pulled the cart and headed to the supply and marketing cooperative one mile away.
.......
The supply and marketing cooperatives of the 1980s are equivalent to the supermarkets of the 21st century.
There's a dazzling array of things inside, so you'll find whatever you need.
But if you want to buy some special things, you must use food stamps.
For example, fine grains and pork.
Without food stamps, the price would be much higher.
Rural people generally cannot afford to eat refined grains.
Coarse grains such as sweet potatoes and potatoes are the biggest daily consumables for farmers.
Take a look.
Almost all people who walk out of the supply and marketing cooperative carrying fine grains are urban workers. Only those who eat public meals are eligible to enjoy fine grains.
Yu Tian put the cart at the door.
After pushing the door open and going in, I first took a look at the price list hanging on the wall.
The price of rice and noodles is 1,230 pounds.
Of course, this is with food stamps.
If you buy it directly with money, you have to add five or six cents to each.
I checked my pocket, I was walking in a hurry this time and didn't bring any food stamps.
I have quite a lot saved at home, and I will be able to use it later, but it will definitely not be enough.
Yu Tian walked to the rice noodle window and clutched the cents.
"Five jins of rice, five jins of white flour, thank you!"
After saying a polite word, I calculated the total and found that the total cost was one yuan and two.
After the goods were weighed, Yu Tian realized that he didn't bring a bag.
In this era, you have to bring your own basket when buying vegetables, bring your own chopsticks when buying fried dough sticks, and bring your own dishes when eating tofu.
no way.
He spent another thirty cents to rent two sacks, and now he had something to hold rice and noodles.
"Want anything else?"
The salesperson was curious about Yu Tian, a rural man who was wearing rags and buying fine grains, so he asked again casually.
"Here are three pounds of acid and three colors, a bag of salt, and then...that tin frog."
Yu Tian pointed at the counter and chose several more types.
Sour Tricolor is a kind of fruit candy, wrapped in transparent cellophane. You can keep it in your mouth when eating without chewing.
Before long, you will have a tingling feeling in your mouth with a rich fruity aroma.
In the 1980s, this was a rare delicacy in the hearts of many children.
The green tin frog is also a classic toy that many children in the city like to play with.
As soon as it gets more energy, the little frog can jump forward on its own.
This kind of toy that no one cares about in later generations, my own Doudou has never seen before, and I want to let him have fun today.
"are you sure?"
The salesperson didn't move and added, "If you add these together, it will cost more than three yuan."
Sour three colors cost a penny each, and three kilograms is nearly a hundred.
The price of the tin frog is higher, one yuan three.
"Sure, please!"
Yu Tian handed over a big unity card.
After loading the things, Yu Tian went out carrying the 'trophies' under the surprised look of the salesperson.
This trip to the supply and marketing cooperative cost him nearly five yuan in total, which was almost equivalent to several days' wages of an ordinary worker.
After putting the things on the cart, he hurried to the meat factory and bought three kilograms of lean meat and one kilogram of fat meat. He spent another two yuan and eighty cents. After all, he still had more than five yuan left.
My wife and children are in urgent need of nutritional supplements, and they will definitely not be able to survive without meat.
He searched around for milk again. Doudou was very thin and small. It would be better if there was milk.
But I arrived late and the milk was sold out, so I had to come earlier tomorrow.
...
Two hours later, just before twelve o'clock, Yu Tian pulled the cart back to the door.
After not eating for a day, he was already hungry.
After pulling the cart back and forth for four hours, the soles of my feet hurt.
I wiped my sweat and pushed open the iron door.
Li Wanrou was washing pots in the yard, while Dou Dou squatted on the ground, holding a stick against the soil.
Hearing the door knock, his wife and children looked over together.
"dad!"
Doudou's face was full of surprise, she dropped the stick and threw herself into Yu Tian's arms.
"Doudou...hey! My good son!"
Yu Tian lifted Doudou above his head and looked at his son's innocent smile. For a moment, he felt that no matter how hard and tired it was, it was worth it.
"Dad, mom said you should eat meat, is it true?"
When Doudou talked about meat, tears dripped from the corners of his mouth.
"Really!" Yu Tian hugged him tightly and kissed him several times, "Dad is going to bake pork-filled sesame cakes for you! By the way, there is a little frog here, you can take it and play with it first."
"Wow!"
When Doudou saw the little frog for the first time, his eyes widened and he held on tightly with his two little hands.
Yu Tian taught him how to give energy to the frog.
The tin frog jumped forward on the ground.
Doudou followed behind, clapping her hands and laughing non-stop.
"Wanrou, I'll wash the pot. Are you hungry? I'll cook today and make a delicious meal for you two!"
The things Yu Tian bought were brought to Li Wanrou.
A hint of surprise flashed in Li Wanrou's eyes, but it passed quickly. A cloud of sadness floated on her eyebrows, and two drops of clear tears fell on her face.
"Wanrou, why are you crying?"
Yu Tian put down his things and gently held her in his arms.
"Third brother came just now...he..."
Li Wanrou pushed Yu Tian away and looked at the trolley at the door.
Third brother?
Yu Tian understood immediately.
The trolley I borrowed last night has not been returned yet. Someone must have come to ask for it!
Not difficult to understand.
Now, in the eyes of my neighbors, relatives and friends, I am still an ineffective bastard.
The third brother definitely didn't say anything nice. Maybe he even scolded Li Wanrou.
"Wanrou, don't worry, I'm going to return the car now!"