Chapter 7 Exchange for Food

The Lou family was a big capitalist in the old society.

Before liberation, the steel rolling mill was still a machinery factory and the entire thing belonged to the Lou family.

Later, the public and private sectors were merged to form the current Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

Although now, the Lou family has a bad background and their lives are not easy.

But Xu Damao always felt that the Lou family still had wealth, and a lean camel was bigger than a horse. This made him feel that he had both substance and prestige, and that he was superior to others.

Moreover, the status of his father-in-law's family gave him a lot of conveniences.

For example, he went to the commune to show movies to people. This was his private matter. He would be there for two or three days, and no one dared to say anything to him.

Besides, Lou Xiao'e herself is also very beautiful.

Xu Damao is currently very satisfied with this marriage.

"hehe."

Jiang Bo smiled and didn't say anything.

This Xu Damao himself doesn’t know yet.

According to the plot of the TV series "Birds in the Courtyard".

Not long after, Lou Xiao'e had a falling out with him.

Moreover, his father-in-law's family, on whom he now relies for power, will soon be implicated in the "movement" and the entire family will flee overseas.

What made him most regretful was that his own physical defects caused him to have no offspring in his entire life.

At least in the TV series, Xu Damao never knew that it was his own problem.

Until Lou Xiao'e came back with Sha Zhu's son.

Hit him hard in the face.

It also made Sha Zhu feel proud in front of him.

However, as to whether he himself had secretly doubted it, no one knew.

Thinking of this, Jiang Bo didn't realize that when he looked at Xu Damao again, there was a hint of pity in his eyes.

"No, is there something on my face? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Xu Damao felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze.

"I admire you, Brother Damao."

"Look at this, these are all brought back by the agency, right?"

Jiang Bo would definitely not reveal his true thoughts.

Instead, he pointed to the heavy net bags and snakeskin bags hanging on the handlebars of Xu Damao's bicycle.

After hearing what he said, Xu Damao didn't think too much about it.

Instead, he immediately smiled triumphantly.

"They are all worthless mountain products, dried mushrooms, fungus and so on."

"It's only because your sister-in-law likes it, otherwise I wouldn't hesitate to bring her along."

"The village chief of the commune insisted that I take the half of the slaughtered sheep with me, but I said it was too heavy for me to carry."

"Look, you're forcing me to give you a chicken..."

……

"Oh, by the way, Bozi. What are you doing out here?"

Xu Damao chattered on and on and boasted for a while longer.

Just then I remembered to ask.

"Nothing, just trying my luck in the mountains and hunting some wild game."

Listen to Jiang Bo finish.

Xu Damao then realized that Jiang Bo did not come empty-handed.

He was still drunk and a little confused.

No one noticed that Jiang Bo was carrying a heavy sack.

Upon closer inspection, there was something twisting and turning inside, and it was obvious that there was a living creature.

"You have made quite a harvest, let me see."

Jiang Bo opened the sack and Xu Damao leaned over.

I saw wild rabbits running around and big pheasants staying in their roosts.

Xu Damao was shocked.

Now it is famine.

Everyone knows that everything that can be eaten in the mountains has long been dug up by people.

People in the north city who have jobs can survive by saving money and going hungry.

Street thugs like Jiang Bo, who are starving, go up the mountain to try their luck.

At most, we could dig some wild vegetables and willow buds.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Bo was able to hunt wild animals, and they were several big fat rabbits.

There was even a pheasant.

"Bozi, did you fight these in the mountains just now?"

"You can do it, kid!"

Shocked, Xu Damao started to do the math in his mind.

Heart said:

"If we take this to Pigeon City, we can at least exchange it for two or three months of food."

"This kid is really lucky."

Originally, Xu Damao was planning to ask Jiang Bo to help clean up the chicken he brought back from the commune.

When it's cooked, just give him a chicken butt.

At worst, give him a chicken foot and this kid will definitely be grateful.

Lou Xiao'e is good at everything except one thing: she can't cook.

After all, she is a daughter who was pampered by capitalists.

This job can be assigned to Jiang Bo.

That's what we did before.

However, after seeing the hares and pheasants that Jiang Bo hunted today.

Xu Damao couldn't say this at all.

He has so many valuable things in his hands now, how can he still be interested in his chicken butt?

No wonder!

"I don't know if this kid is lucky or has acquired some rare skills."

Thinking of this, Xu Damao became much more polite when speaking to Jiang Bo.

"Brother, where are you going? Back to the courtyard?"

Jiang Bo replied, "No, I want to go to Pigeon City first and exchange these for some food."

"Let's go there together."

"That piece, I know it well!"

Xu Damao enthusiastically pulled Jiang Bo, and soon they arrived at the pigeon market at the west gate of the city.

It was getting dark.

There were quite a few people wandering around the city gate.

As soon as I see someone coming back from outside, especially if they are carrying something in their hands.

Someone immediately came up to ask if the other party would deliver the goods.

Xu Damao pulled Jiang Bo, pointed at one of the men who was dressed quite neatly, and whispered:

"Did you see that person?"

"The one wearing the black cadre uniform and glasses."

"That's the purchasing agent for Jingxi Hotel. His surname is Zhao."

"I showed them the movie. I know him."

"And the guy over there with the black handbag, yes, that's him, Lao Liu, the purchasing manager of our factory."

Xu Damao pointed out another person to Jiang Bo.

"If you want to ship goods, find people like them."

"They are all purchasers from various factories. They all have tasks to do. And they are state-owned enterprises, not individuals. They won't lower the price to death, you know~"

Xu Damao enthusiastically introduced it to Jiang Bo.

In fact, he was a little surprised to see Lao Liu.

Xu Damao thought,

Why is Lao Liu here?

With his connections and resources, how could it be impossible?

Could it be that even the share for the steel rolling mills is not enough?

Xu Damao muttered, "It seems that the situation is more serious than expected. I have to tell Ezi when I get home to stock up on grain, oil, rice and flour if possible."

Jiang Bo heard him say this and thought.

Xu Damao is quite sensitive in this regard.

No wonder in the TV series, despite the ups and downs, he has always lived a good life.

"Okay, Bozi, I have to go."

"If they see me, it will be difficult for you to negotiate the price with them."

"I go first."

Jiang Bo knew that Xu Damao was afraid of being caught in the middle.

"Okay then, I'll see you later, Brother Damao."

The two said goodbye, and Jiang Bo walked towards the city gate alone.