A wonderful life through the 1970s

Lan Jingxiu brought Lan Xiyue and Jun Yanqing to the gathering place, which was a quiet place. There were quite a few guests, but no one was making loud noises.

Several people came to the box, where four men were already sitting.

Lan Jingxiu knocked on the door and took Lan Xiyue and Jun Yanqing into the box.

The people inside stood up and greeted Lan Jingxiu and the others, "Brother Xiu, come in quickly. You're late. You'll have to drink a few more glasses later."

OK, no problem. Let me introduce you to my sister Lan Xiyue and my brother-in-law Jun Yanqing.

Sister, this is Brother Xiangbei. I won’t introduce you to anyone you know. This is Zhang Han. I met him once at a private restaurant last time. His father is the director of our city’s Public Security Bureau.

This is Mozi Shang, whom we met once in an antique shop. Zi Shang comes from a family of scholars and is only interested in antiques, calligraphy and paintings.

And this one is Yao Tianye, his father is the director of the Grain Bureau.

A few people greeted each other and knew each other. Where is brother Jun serving in the army?

He served as the regiment commander of the Beijing Military Region.

Brother Jun is already the team leader at such a young age, that’s amazing.

Thank you for the compliment. I am just a soldier.

Lu Xiangbei asked, "How is Uncle Lan Jin, is he feeling better?"

It will be alright, I will be well tomorrow.

Is it really cured?

Is there any benefit in lying to you? My sister cured it.

Lu Xiangbei looked at Lan Xiyue. He didn't expect that Sister Xiyue's medical skills were so good.

Lan Xiyue smiled and said, "It's OK. I usually like to study some difficult and complicated diseases."

Lan Jingxiu saw Yao Tianye standing there without saying anything. What happened to Tianye? If you have any problem, just say it. We are all brothers. Don't keep it in your heart. We don't know how to help you.

Yao Tianye smiled bitterly. It's not me, it's my dad. You all know that my dad is the director of the Grain Bureau. There is a shortage of grain all over the country. Many people come to him for grain, and they are all big shots who are not to be trifled with.

He has become so worried these past few days that his hair has turned white. Brother, don’t I feel sorry for the old man? But I can’t get him any food.

Food is precious in this era. Lan Xiyue remembered that there was endless food in the space. She had never thought of selling it before, but now she knew that the country was short of food. It would be better to sell it to the country at a cheaper price so that the people can afford it and help the country get through this difficult time.

Go back and discuss with the third brother, what should we do? Lan Xiyue winked at Lan Jingxiu.

Lan Jingxiu understood and said, "Okay, I'll think of a solution for you later."

Yao Tianye asked excitedly, Brother Xiu, do you have a way to get food?

Yes, sure, but I'm not sure about the exact quantity. I'll ask for you when I get back and try to get as much as possible.

Okay, thank you Brother Xiu.

Why be polite to your brother?

Sister, let’s go out with our third brother to make a phone call.

Okay, Ayan, you guys wait here for a moment, we’ll be back soon.

Jun Yanqing agreed and said, Okay, you go ahead.

Jun Yanqing had entered the Purple Lotus Space, where there was endless food. He knew Xixi was soft-hearted and must want Lan Jingxiu to take out the food and sell it to the country at a low price.

Lan Jingxiu and Lan Xiyue left the box, and Lan Jingxiu asked his sister Lan Xiyue, "Sister, do you really have a lot of food?"

Yes, we have it. We have as much as you want. The question is how much should we take out?

Why don’t you give grandpa a call and see what he says.

OK, the two quickly called home and explained the situation to the old man.

The old man pondered for a while and said, "The food shortage is a bit big now. How about this? You should give Director Yao 10 tons of food first so that they can use it in an emergency. The rest will be left when your uncle and your father come back to see what they plan to do."

OK, we got it, Grandpa. He said a few more words and hung up the phone.

Lan Jingxiu asked, "Sister, when should we ask them to deliver the food?"

Let's do it tomorrow afternoon. Find a remote warehouse. I'll get the food out of the space, and you ask them to prepare cloth bags today. I have food, but no bags to put it in. Their food bureau shouldn't be short of bags, right?

I'll talk to him about this later, it should be no problem. Let's go, they are still waiting.

As soon as the two of them entered the box, Yao Tianye couldn't wait to ask, "How is it, Brother Xiu? Can you get some food?"

I have asked, we can give you 10 tons, but you have to provide bags. The price is based on your grain bureau's price, not the government's money.

Really? Thank you so much, Xiu.

What can my brother say to thank me?

OK, I won't say those polite words. Brothers, eat first, this meal is on my table. I have to go back and tell my old man first, and then ask them to prepare the cloth bags.

OK, you go back first, and deliver the cloth bags to the gate of the military compound this afternoon. I will inform you tomorrow afternoon when I find out where the food has been delivered.

Yao Tianye left in a hurry, and the rest of them had their meal and then left because they knew they had other things to do.