Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

Now that supplies are increasingly scarce and the market is distorted to an outrageous degree, the black market is like a secret island, hidden in the shadows of the bustling city, attracting countless eyes eager to take a peek. A young man who looks ordinary but is smart, walks in the night, pushing the weathered tricycle, slowly driving to the heart of the island.

The black market was bustling with people, but with a kind of oppressive silence. Everyone was looking for a glimmer of hope to survive. Food, especially meat, became a rare commodity with a price but no market. The price was driven up to a staggering height. Liu Yi frowned. Facing the 50-cent entrance ticket requirement, he was unwilling in his heart, but he also understood that in this chaotic place, rules were rules. So he happily took out the money and stepped into this unknown trading place.

Walking through the crowded crowd, Liu Yi's eyes did not stay on the meat stalls that were hawking at high prices, but turned to the corners where no one cared, where there were often unknown secrets. His steps were light, as if every step was calculated, and he finally stopped in front of a shabby stall full of miscellaneous items. The stall owner was an old man with a weathered face and a hint of subtle cunning in his eyes.

"What would you like, young man? I have a lot of good stuff here." The old man lowered his voice, as if he was revealing some secret, and there was a hint of temptation in his voice.

Liu Yi's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile. His eyes slowly swept over the seemingly insignificant antiques on the stall, but in fact he already had his own plan in mind. Then, he took out a piece of bacon from the tricycle. The bacon exuded an attractive aroma that immediately spread in the air, attracting the attention of the people around him, and they all cast curious glances at him.

"How about exchanging this piece of bacon for your blue and white porcelain vase?" Liu Yi pointed to a dusty small vase in the corner and asked. The vase looked ordinary, but if you looked closely, you would find that it exuded a bit of ancient simplicity and was unique.

A hint of surprise flashed across the old man's eyes. He didn't expect Liu Yi to choose such an item. However, he quickly regained his composure and replied with a smile, "Deal!"

The transaction was completed quickly, and Liu Yi took advantage of the situation and quietly put the blue and white porcelain vase into an inconspicuous space he carried with him - this was his secret weapon for surviving in this chaotic world. This space was like an endless treasure house that could hold all kinds of items without being discovered by anyone.

Later, he did the same thing again, exchanging bacon for several seemingly insignificant antiques that contained stories. Each exchange seemed so natural and unnoticeable. He cleverly took advantage of people's desire for food and curiosity about antiques and successfully completed one transaction after another.

As the night deepened, when Liu Yi returned from the black market with a full load, his heart was filled with satisfaction and expectation. He knew that behind these antiques, there might be the key to future wealth, a world that could change his future destiny. In this silent exchange game, Liu Yi was not only trying to survive, but also paving the way for his own future. He believed that as long as he had enough patience and wisdom, he would be able to find the way to wealth.

However, just as Liu Yi was about to leave the black market and embark on his journey home, an accident occurred. The man behind the black market appeared, stopped Liu Yi, and offered to buy the remaining bacon at a high price.

"Brother, I am very interested in the bacon in your hand. If you are willing to sell it to me, I can offer a higher price than the market price." said the person behind the scenes.

Liu Yi looked at the other party warily, not knowing what he was up to. In this chaotic era, people's hearts are unpredictable, and he can't trust anyone easily. But faced with such a tempting proposal, he was also somewhat tempted. After all, in this way, he could get more money to improve his life.

"This is an opportunity!" Liu Yi thought. But at the same time, he also understood that there is no such thing as a free lunch, and there are risks involved. However, poverty and hunger have left him with no choice. After some thought, Liu Yi decided to bargain with the person behind the scenes.

"I can sell you all the remaining meat, but the price must be doubled," Liu Yi said firmly.

The other party hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, it's a deal."

In this way, they reached an agreement: Liu Yi would sell all the remaining bacon to the other party, but the other party would need to pay a considerable sum of money as a price.

After the transaction was completed, Liu Yi left the black market with a heart full of joy. This experience made him realize that in this chaotic world, opportunities are everywhere. As long as you dare to try, you may find new business opportunities. And all this started on that inconspicuous night in the black market.