Chapter 1156: Transaction

After winding through seven turns and eight twists outside the small gate, they finally arrived before a courtyard.

After that person knocked with three long and two short raps, someone inside replied, "Coming."

As soon as the door opened, the person inside looked first at Liu Chuxue behind the man, then saw the cloth bag the man leading her held in his hand: "Come in."

What Liu Chuxue did not expect was that as soon as she walked to the center of the courtyard, someone attacked her face.

Fortunately, Liu Chuxue dodged fast enough; otherwise, she would have truly suffered a loss.

This was something Liu Chuxue had not expected; even in a case of black eating black, shouldn't the strike come only after the transaction ends?

What situation is this right now?

Seeing that she had dodged, the man who opened the door earlier then waved his hand to signal the one who just attacked to withdraw: "Sorry, this is the rule for meeting our boss."

Liu Chuxue, adhering to the attitude of asking when one does not understand, said, "Can you explain what this rule is?"

The corner of that man's mouth twitched; he did not expect Liu Chuxue to dare ask directly. He coughed lightly and said, "Rest assured, if the goods catch our boss's eye, we certainly will not let you suffer a loss."

After Liu Chuxue made an "Oh" sound, she said, "If I had not dodged, I would be here to deliver vegetables; is that the meaning?"

That man truly did not expect this Miss to be so persistent. Just as he was preparing to reply, he heard the boss inside the room speak up: "Hurry and invite the person in."

The man in front made a "please" gesture: "Please."

Liu Chuxue possessed skills, so naturally she had confidence.

She also did not expect that the so-called black market boss inside the room was a young man with very handsome features. Liu Chuxue discovered this person had made no attempt at disguise; it seemed his background was very strong, as he did not fear others discovering his true appearance.

What Liu Chuxue did not know was that her guess this time was wrong.

Gu Zechen had just returned from outside, and moreover, his leg was injured; he simply did not want the subordinates to know, so he did not mention it. Normally, except when meeting a few confidants, he had to wear a mask, but today during the fight, the mask was destroyed, so he had to show his true face.

Therefore, the man who opened the door did not let the brother who led the way enter; instead, he took the cloth bag from his hand: "Go attend to your business; I will escort the person out later."

After dismissing the person, the man did not enter the room either; instead, he stood outside the door.

The man inside looked at the cloth bag on the table, opened it one by one, and after seeing the contents inside, he involuntarily drew in a sharp breath in his heart; indeed, it caught his eye: "For goods of this quality, how much do you have?"

Liu Chuxue said indifferently, "Ten thousand jin of corn kernels, twenty thousand jin of rice, thirty thousand jin of wheat, one thousand jin of dried red dates, and two thousand jin each of pears and apples."

She did not report other fruits unsuitable for appearing in this season; after all, she sought wealth and did not want to sacrifice herself.

After reporting, she asked, "How is it? Can you handle it?"

The man did not expect her to report such a huge quantity: "Are they all of this quality?"

Liu Chuxue nodded: "Yes."

The man unconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva: "When can the goods be obtained?"

At this moment, Liu Chuxue actually laughed: "You haven't even settled the price yet, and you ask me when the goods can be obtained; don't you think that is a bit too impatient?"

"I apologize; indeed, I was too impatient. I believe you have already inquired about the price just now. I will not beat around the bush; your goods are indeed better than what we have collected before, but your grain has not been ground into flour, so naturally the price cannot compare to finished grain."

"I know this. Just state a straightforward price directly. If it is suitable, then let us cooperate; if not, just consider me as never having made this trip."

The man naturally could not miss this opportunity. For a black market to grow big and strong, the supply source is naturally most important. Since the opportunity came to his door, he had to take it in no matter what: "The unified purchase price for corn this year is nine point six fen per jin. Since the quality you delivered has plump kernels, I will give you twenty-five fen per jin. The unified purchase price for rice is sixteen fen per jin; I will also calculate it at thirty-five fen. Wheat kernels are scarce in the south; I can buy them at forty fen. What do you think of this price?"

This price was actually quite reasonable; after all, the black market still needs to make a profit, so she also nodded.

As for the red dates, apples, and pears, the prices given were not low either; after all, they were all good things, and moreover, no one knew how these things were stored, yet they were so fresh. The red dates and pears were understandable, as they also had plantations here, but these apples were too rare, let alone with such good quality; it happened that he had a great use for them, which was a huge help to him.

The man was quite straightforward, and the price he gave was something Liu Chuxue was satisfied with.

However, what Liu Chuxue said next made the man even more surprised: "Our boss likes collecting old objects. If possible, please settle using old objects. But let me state the ugly truth upfront: do not try to fool people with those inferior products, otherwise do not blame our boss for turning hostile, after all, you are in the open while he is in the shadows."

The man was very well-versed in the ways: "Being able to survive in this trade for so long naturally means taking honesty as the foundation. Next, let us discuss the location and time of the transaction."

Although he said this, he thought in his heart: This woman does not look like an ordinary person, let alone the person behind her?