Chu Xiangqian knew that ordinary Yuan Datou would not be worth anything even in the future, but commemorative coins were different.
Holding two silver coins, two voices of +2 and +2 gold scrolls came to my mind in succession. I knew that this Yuan Datou was indeed as Liu Guangtian's classmate said, and he cherished it much more than the ordinary version.
But it’s actually not much more expensive.
He put away the silver dollars and threw two cigarettes to the two of them.
After ordering it, he said, "If you get me something good from now on, I will treat you to fish or even meat, do you understand?"
Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang nodded hurriedly.
In the evening, I ate fish stewed with shredded radish on the other side of the street until I was full. I naturally believed Chu Qianqian's words.
After sending Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang away, Chu Qianqian played with two silver coins in his hand for a while.
He secretly thought that Liu Guangtian's ways were really a bit wild.
You can always meet a few classmates or friends who have good things hidden in their homes.
It's just 4 big fishes for 2 Yuan Datou. Compared with the antiques obtained from the old man Gong in the commissioned store, it seems not worth it.
Four fishes, if given to Old Man Gong, would be enough to exchange for a nice piece of porcelain.
After thinking about it, I still planned to let Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang continue to do this. The size is also a channel. Maybe they will meet the second Nan Guangsheng at some time.
I remembered that I got four calligraphy and paintings of Tang Bohu from Nan Guangsheng.
1 piece of bamboo and stone by Zheng Banqiao.
3 paintings of flowers and birds, auspicious cranes and calligraphy by Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty.
There is also a calligraphy and painting by Wen Zhengming.
I couldn't help but feel a little hopeful.
When Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang saw that Chu Xiangqian was fine, they asked in a low voice, "Brother, after Jiefang and I return home, there will definitely be a fuss at home about the meat and vegetables for lunch.
So Jiefang and I discussed it this afternoon and wanted to ask you if Jiefang and I get copper coins, silver dollars, or other antiques from family members.
Can it be sent to you for inspection?
If you like it, just give me some so we don't lose money. "
Chu Qianqian thought for a moment, and the silver dollar was still silver after all.
In the hearts of Chinese people, this gold and silver is money, which is always a bit unsightly and taboo.
"You just need to know the silver coins yourself, don't tell anyone else. For copper coins, calligraphy, paintings, and porcelain, you can ask your family members. As for the price?"
Chu Qianqian thought for a while, "I will give you copper coins, calligraphy, painting, and porcelain at 15% of the price offered by the entrusted store. And I will only give you game, not money, do you understand?"
When I was trading with Mr. Gong, calligraphy, paintings and other antiques were calculated at 30% of the price at the entrusted store. Then the price of meat doubled again, calculated at 2 yuan per pound.
But if he told Yan Laoji that the meat in his hand was twice as expensive as the pigeon market, he would immediately feel that he had suffered a big loss.
It is better to say from the beginning that only 15% of the entrusted store's bid will be charged.
If the Yan family thinks it can be sold, then they will sell it.
If you feel you are losing money, then you are not short of him, you can get three melons and two dates from outside.
Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang nodded hurriedly.
If you don't give money, it's not a transaction. It's just a matter of mutual adjustment among the residents, and it's okay if others find out.
After returning home, Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang were immediately surrounded by their parents and brothers.
Yan Laojie even sniffed around Yan Jiefang and knew that Yan Jiefang did not come back for dinner at night and turned out to be drinking.
When he asked about the meat and vegetables in the street cafeteria at noon, Yan Jiefang hurriedly told the chief of the administrative office that he and Liu Guangtian were not allowed to take the meat and vegetables home.
This time, the two families suddenly became upset.
The two families have been looking forward to it for a long time. Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang will bring this meat dish back for everyone to enjoy.
But if the street doesn't allow him to take it with him, doesn't that mean that all the benefits are taken by Liu Guangtian and Yan Jiefang?
Liu Haizhong only asked Liu Guangtian carefully for a long time, and could only get sulky, but he didn't hit him with a stick like before.
As for antiques such as copper coins, calligraphy and paintings.
There is nothing he can do about calligraphy, painting, and porcelain bangs, but he is a level 6 blacksmith who knows a lot of people and has a way to get copper coins.
Even the steel rolling mill itself is a large consumer of copper.
Liu Haizhong thought for a while, then looked at the alarm clock. Seeing that the time was just a little after 8 o'clock, he said hello to the second aunt, and actually put on a scarf and hat and went out.
Yan Fugui's place is lively.
Not only did Lao Yan and his wife feel that their second son had taken advantage of them, but their eldest son, Yan Jiecheng, third son, Yan Jiekang, and their youngest daughter, Yan Jiedi, all wanted to eat meat.
If Yan Jiefang refuses to pay, he will be asked to pay compensation.
Yan Jiefang is not stupid. He and Liu Guangtian have discussed countermeasures long ago, and Chu Xiangqian also answered questions.
"Dad, I won't let you take back the lunch meal. That's what the leader of the administrative office said.
Not to mention me and Liu Guangtian, even Brother Chu would not offend the leaders of other people's offices just for this matter.
However, I didn’t get my lunch meal back, so I knew it was my problem.
So, now I’m going to give you a way to make money, which can be regarded as compensation. Do you want to listen? "
Yan Fugui's family's eyes immediately lit up. They were definitely the most active people in the yard when it came to making money.
Yan Fugui pulled Yan Jiefang to sit down and asked with a smile, "Tell me, what benefits did Xiao Chu give you?"
Yan Jiefang was stunned and secretly thought that his biological father was his biological father. He had already guessed it without even saying it himself.
He casually told the story of how Nan Guangsheng used a dozen copper coins to exchange for 5 pounds of white flour.
Yan Jiefang is lying.
At first, Liu Guangtian said that he would give him 5 yuan to help buy the dozen copper coins that Nan Guangsheng had.
But after Chu Qianqian thought about it, he only agreed to give him 10 pounds of white noodles.
Moreover, Liu Guangtian asked for 2 kilograms as a favor, so Nan Guangsheng received 8 kilograms.
But when it came to Yan Jiefang's mouth, it was 5 pounds.
However, at that time, white flour cost 4.5 cents per pound in the pigeon market. Now, it costs 5.6 cents at least.
And things like copper coins, in turn, have to be priced down. After all, the rarer the food, the lower the value of copper coins and other antiques.
Yan Fugui ignored the excited faces of Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiekang, as well as his little daughter, who was frowning because of her young age.
After thinking about it, he got up and went into his bedroom, holding a Yuan Datou, intending to go to Chu Xiangqian to ask about the price.
Yan Jiefang was stunned and thought to himself that he didn't mention the silver dollar, but his father actually took a silver dollar to find Brother Chu.
He suddenly became anxious, fearing that Chu Xiangqian might misunderstand him, so he pulled Yan Fugui and said, "Dad, Brother Chu said he didn't want any silver coins because he was afraid of trouble."
Yan Fugui was stunned for a moment, then sighed and nodded, "Although silver coins are no longer allowed to circulate, Xiao Chu's concerns are right."
He turned around and went back to the bedroom, found four copper coins and then went to find Chu Xiangqian.
Yan Fugui attended a private school and became a primary school teacher. His knowledge in some aspects was much higher than that of Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai.
After copper coins and silver coins were abolished, for a period of time, they were much lower than the prices of copper and silver. People like Yan Fugui would naturally buy them at low prices, and even keep some at home for free.
For this reason, he also specially sought advice from some teachers and seniors who knew antiques.
Although he has no education, he can be regarded as someone who knows a little about antiques.
It's a pity that his family has trouble even eating, and they have no intention of focusing on antiques.
When they arrived at Chu Qianqian's house, the two were polite for a while, and Yan Fugui put four copper coins and a Yuan Datou on the table.
Chu Xiangqian didn't waste any time, reached out to pick it up, and heard the voice of +1+1 in his head.
"Third uncle, 4 copper coins and 4 cents, I will give you 2 yuan of this silver dollar, how about it?"
Yan Fugui hurriedly shook his head, "Silver coins are sold outside for 2.5 yuan, but the four copper coins I have are all good things. If they don't cost 1 yuan each, I will suffer a big loss."
Chu shrugged forward and put the copper coins in his hand back on the table, "Then keep it for yourself."
Seeing that Chu Xiangqian refused, Yan Fugui quickly apologized and the two finally talked for a while.
Chu Xiangqian put away the copper coins and silver dollars, "Third uncle, I won't give you the money. How about giving you a 3-pound pheasant?"
Yan Fugui silently calculated. He took the three kilograms of pheasants home, fed them more wheat bran, and sold them at a nearby pigeon market tomorrow. He might be able to sell them for 3.5 yuan.
But within a few seconds, he realized that all the pigeon markets in the Lama Temple had been taken away. No one dared to come out to do business before the Chinese New Year.
Chu Qianqian chuckled and came up with an idea, "Third uncle, in addition to being the chief of the security department, I am also the squad leader of the street canteen. From now on, if you catch fish, or catch hares, pheasants, etc. outside the city, , can be taken to the street.
However, the fish are divided into different sizes, ranging from one hair to three hairs.
How about pheasants and hares for 1 yuan per pound? "
Yan Fugui was stunned for a moment, and then his face turned red with envy and jealousy.
I have been working for nearly 20 years, and worked at Hongxing Primary School for a full ten years after the founding of the People's Republic of China. But in the end, let alone a cadre, my salary was only 30.5 yuan.
Just above the poverty line of 5 yuan per capita.
How long has Chu Chu been working for Qianqian? Not only was the salary 5 or 60 yuan, but he also became a cadre at a young age. Not even that, he was also the canteen monitor.
Is this still justified?
But no matter how jealous and unwilling he felt, Yan Fugui didn't dare to show it.
For one thing, I couldn't afford to offend Chu Xiangqian before, and I couldn't afford to offend him now.
Secondly, Chu Xiangqian said that in the future, if he catches fish, he can send them to the street to exchange for money.
This is much safer than going to Pigeon Market, not to mention whether the second son can work as a temporary worker or apprentice on the streets, all depends on Chu Xiangqiang's words.
After calming down, Yan Fugui changed his mind and came up with an idea.
After some compliments, he whispered, "Xiao Chu, how about you help my family liberate itself and become a temporary worker on the street. You don't have to pay back the hundred yuan you lent me. How about that?"
Chu Xiangqian was about to nod when he suddenly realized what he was doing.
I borrowed money based on my true ability, why should I pay it back?
And after thinking about it for a moment, he could guess what Yan Fugui was thinking.
"That won't work. We agreed before that I would take Jiefang to help me and let him have a meal on the street at noon. It would be considered as paying you back 5 yuan every month.
You have to follow the rules in life, and you have to do what you say. I will keep Jiefang and Guangtian eating lunch on the street for 21 months. "
Yan Fugui rolled his eyes at Chu Qianqian, knowing that this boy had guessed his plan.
I previously lent Chu Xiangqian 100 yuan to let Jiefang have lunch on the street. He was thinking that the street canteen would have meat and vegetables every day.
If you take this home, you will definitely make money.
But if it all goes into Yan Jiefang's belly, Yan Jiefang will take advantage, but the family will lose money.
So, just use the 100 yuan to find Chu Xiangqian to buy a temporary worker job.
By then, Yan Jiefang will still be able to eat lunch and get a salary of 10 yuan or 11 yuan.
But if Chu Xiangqian hinted at it, the 100 yuan was money to buy lunch.
If you want the status of a temporary worker, you have to give him money.
Look at this, it will cost another 100 yuan.
Moreover, this kid had made money in the name of borrowing money before, and now he must be using borrowing money to cover up.
It's like I spent 200 yuan on a temporary job.
At that time, in order to keep his second son's job as a temporary worker, I would definitely write to him every month, and I had already paid back receipts of 5 yuan and 8 yuan.
Otherwise, Chu Xiangqian would be offended. It would not be easy for him to fire a temporary worker.
Yan Fugui suddenly felt that he was no longer the most calculating person in the yard.
He, Chu Xiangqian, is the one who is better than others.
Chu Qianqian saw that Yan Fugui was clearly showing signs of retreating and said with a smile, "Third uncle, once he becomes a temporary worker after being liberated, he will be the same as other colleagues in the street.
Since he is a member of the street, he can legitimately take home the meal he took for lunch.
And there is a salary of ten or even twelve yuan a month. I made back everything I paid in a year and a half.
Third uncle, you can't find such a good thing even with a lantern. If you don't want it, then I can only go to the Jiang family boy in the backyard, or the Zhao family boy in the front yard. "
"Don't, don't, don't," Yan Fugui knew immediately that Chu Qianqian was right.
He gritted his teeth and said, "I'll go back and discuss it with my family."
Chu Qianqian smiled and nodded, "Then you have to be early, otherwise I will sleep."
Yan Fugui nodded with a smile and held a family meeting when he returned home.
Having said that, Yan Fugui's meaning is very simple. Only if Yan Jiefang hands over all his salary in the next two years will he contribute another 100 yuan.
After a little calculation, Yan Jiefang realized that in the long run, he would not actually suffer.
But then I thought about it, why did I ask my biological father to borrow this hundred yuan?
Go directly to Chu Xiangqian to borrow it, and then pay him back 8.34 yuan every month, which will be paid off in one year.
Even if one extra month is paid as interest, it is only 108.34 yuan.
It’s more than ten yuan lower than dad’s asking price of 240 for two years and 120 for one year.
As for the 100 yuan that he had given to Chu Xiangqian before, he could definitely take the lunch home.
Anyway, the food has been brought back. As a parent, you can’t afford to eat less.
Yan Fugui and the third aunt were dumbfounded when they heard this.
Why is his second son so scheming?
Yan Jiecheng interrupted and said, "Second brother, Chu Xiangqian just bought the east wing, where does he have the money to lend you?"
Yan Jiefang chuckled, "Why should I borrow 100 directly? You can't tell me, Brother Chu, that he helped me get a temporary worker job. I will give him 8 yuan and 40 cents every month for the next year, and Just give it 13 months?”
Yan Fugui glared at Yan Jiecheng and cursed secretly that the boss had no brains and was not as good at calculating as the second brother.
"Okay, I'll lend you 100, and you'll pay me back 110, and from now on, I'll take home whatever lunch I have at the street cafeteria."
After saying that, Yan Jiefang actually asked him to write an IOU.
Yan Jiefang also saw very clearly that Chu Xiangqian was not necessarily willing to let him go to waste with nothing, and Yueyue paid him back 8 yuan and 4 yuan.
And if you really do that, you might get into trouble.
It's better to charge 100 yuan at the market price all at once.
When Yan Fugui entered Chu Qianqian's home, he actually saw Liu Haizhong sitting where he had been sitting before.
And there was something covered with a curtain on the table.
Yan Fugui sighed, secretly thinking that he should have thought that Chu Qianqian would pay attention to the liberation, and naturally he would not let Liu Haizhong go.
"Old Liu, it's good that you're here. It just so happens that we can help Guangtian and Jiefang handle the work of temporary workers."
The meaning of Yan Fugui's words was very simple. If he and Liu Haizhong gave money together, they would not be afraid that Chu Qianqian would not keep his words.
But Liu Haizhong didn't expect that the rag covering Liu Haizhong's table was just 40 copper coins that Liu Haizhong got from a friend for 10 yuan.
When Chu Qianqian saw this and thought about it for a moment, he realized that Yan Fugui had misunderstood.
Simply ask Yan Fugui to sit down and explain to Liu Haizhong.
(End of chapter)
