Chapter 71 - 71

Chapter 71 MutationAfter the autumn harvest ended, the Brigade Leader, understanding everyone's hard work, gave everyone a few days off, mainly because it was raining and they couldn't work.So everyone lay down on the kang (heated brick bed) to rest. This time it was a real rest; before, when they rested, they would still go about their business as usual.Yun Ting couldn't stay in bed for long, but since it was raining and she couldn't go out, she went into her spatial dimension to get busy.The rain lasted for three days. After the rain, the sun came out and the Brigade Leader organized people to spread out all the harvested grains and crops to dry. Fortunately, it didn't rain again, otherwise the harvested grains would have been in danger.Not everyone was needed to dry the corn, so some people were responsible for cutting down the remaining corn stalks and clearing the field.Of course, this is mostly done by male comrade.Seeing that the drying group wasn't short-handed, Yun Ting asked the Brigade Leader for leave and went to town.At this point, things weren't busy anymore, so the Brigade Leader let her be.Yun Ting is like a bird that has flown out of its cage, soaring freely.However, she was "flying" freely on her bicycle.It almost flew into the ditch again.She felt that she and bicycles were definitely incompatible.This time, he didn't dare to show off anymore and rode slowly and obediently.It's been quite a while since the last transaction, and Yun Ting has made considerable preparations for this one.As usual, we'll send it to Zhou Yulan first.After leaving the textile factory Family Compound, she went to the black market. The underlings there were all familiar with her attire and recognized her immediately, welcoming her inside." Uncle Chen, how have you been lately? Are you alright?""It's nothing. I'll let you know if there's any other unusual activity.""Of course I trust Uncle Chen. I brought quite a lot of goods this time. Uncle Chen, how are those things I asked you to collect coming along?""Don't worry, we've collected quite a lot, but these things are useless right now. Are you sure you want to use them to offset part of the payment?""It's alright, the elders at home like it, so let them keep it! As long as they're happy." Yun Ting told this lie, whether people believe it or not is another matter.However, Chen Jing didn't say much."Many villages didn't have time to harvest this time, but I estimate that many people will be buying the grain in a while."" Uncle Chen, we can't take this opportunity to raise the price too high!""Haha, don't worry, my little rascal! I'm not that kind of person.""The usual place, in half an hour.""good…"Just as Yun Ting was about to leave, his underlings rushed in, "Boss, the red armband guys are here."Chen Jing frowned. Why was it so sudden this time?"Girl, let's go quickly."Just as Chen Jing was about to call Yun Ting to come with him, Yun Ting suddenly sped up and ran to the wall like lightning. He took a running start, jumped, pushed off the wall, grabbed the top of the wall with his wrist, and with a little help, flipped over onto the top of the wall. He even waved to him, " Uncle Chen, hurry up!" After saying that, he jumped down cleanly. The whole action was done in one go and took no more than half a minute.Chen Jing was dumbfounded. It took him a while to react before he shouted at his equally stunned underlings behind him, "What are you looking at? Run!"After saying that, he nimbly climbed over the wall and went out.Yun Ting thought back and realized that her actions just now must have been quite "cool," right?It seems the black market has to move again; I wonder if the transaction can even take place today.I'll find a safe place to stay for now.After changing back into my old clothes, I went for a walk around the neighborhood and saw the people with red armbands arresting a few people who hadn't managed to escape. Those people were obviously there to buy things.She didn't linger any longer and went to the post office. This time, there was a package from home. She could tell from the touch that it was a cotton-padded coat or trousers. Her family must have been worried that she was getting cold. Last year's cotton-padded coat was still brand new! She hadn't done any work all winter, so she hadn't worn out many coats.She glanced at her watch; there were still about ten minutes left until the agreed time. She found a place to put the package into her spatial storage and then headed towards the usual meeting place. She didn't ride her bicycle, just in case something happened and she could escape. If she did ride, with her cycling skills, she might end up in front of the red armband-wearing people.As soon as Yun Ting arrived nearby, he was pulled away by one of Uncle Chen's henchmen."Hey, what are you doing?" Yun Ting looked at him warily."We have a traitor within our ranks, that Sanliu. The original trading location is no longer safe. Going there now would be like walking into a trap. The boss sent me to inform you so you wouldn't be unaware."Yun Ting's heart sank. Sure enough, making too big a move wouldn't work; it would attract attention."Thanks, I'll be going now.""Hey, the boss gave me a new address and asked me to take you there."Yun Ting stared intently at him, as if trying to see right through him."What? Sister Qian, you doubt me?""Heh~ Better safe than sorry, let's call it a day!""Hey, you're gone, how am I supposed to go back and explain this?""Just tell the truth..."The deal is off. Yun Ting is thinking about what to do next, but she'll wait until Uncle Chen has sorted things out before making a decision. She's not in a hurry to spend the money right now.For the time being, things will be more peaceful.Everything had gone smoothly before, so she had long forgotten the risks of the black market. Today, she has truly learned her lesson.First, I went to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative to buy some pastries, a big bone, and a pound of lean meat. Then, I found a secluded spot, took out the package sent from home, tied it to my bicycle, and headed back to the village.Although the sun was out, there was still a cold wind blowing while riding my bike, so it was quite chilly.I'll use the big bones I bought today to make radish and pork bone soup. It's so comforting to have some hot soup in this weather.Meanwhile, when Chen Jing's younger brother, Xiao Ma, returned and told him that Yun Tingrefused to come, he chuckled, "That girl's clever! Oh well, let's clean up our mess before continuing!"A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he thought about what had happened.He never expected a traitor to appear among his own people. Luckily, he ran away quickly today, otherwise he would have been caught by his own people."Xiao Ma, Er Niu, go and investigate who hired San Liu to do this? Or did he want to embezzle this business himself?""Brother, I know, it must have been Liu San from the East Market who found him, because he also approached me, but I didn't agree to his request. Sanliu must have sided with him." Erniu said through gritted teeth.The East Market is another black market on the other side. The two have been secretly competing with each other. In fact, Chen Jingdoesn't have that much ambition and doesn't intend to seize territory, but the other party doesn't think so.Previously, the two sides were evenly matched, but the appearance of Yun Ting in the past yearhas broken this balance. Chen Jing's goods from the West Market are of high quality and come in a steady stream, which has attracted the attention of Liu San. Liu San is not a decent person, so he naturally thought of underhanded tricks.So, they started with Chen Jing's underlings. They approached Erniu before, but that guy wouldn't budge. So they turned to Sanliu, promising him some benefits, and he immediately agreed.Liu San's plan was to take over the West Market, become the sole ruler, and then get involved with Yun Ting. However, he didn't expect thatChen Jing and his gang would escape this time.