Chapter 599 Silver Goods 2 Ended
Chapter 599 Payment
When he finally came in front of Dou'er, Wang Jianguo raised his head slightly and forced an expression of extreme heartache on his face.
His eyes were fixed on his pocket. His fingers trembled slightly as he slowly reached into the not-too-deep pocket and groped around bit by bit. His movements were so slow that it seemed as if he was cutting a piece of flesh from his body.
After a long time, he seemed to have made up his mind, and he finally took out the two small yellow croakers that had been kept warm.
The small yellow croaker sparkled with a warm and attractive luster under the dim light in the house, but Wang Jianguo's eyes were full of reluctance.
He sighed in an exaggerated manner and handed the small yellow croaker to Dou'er, as if he was handing over his precious heirloom.
When Dou'er saw this, a hint of imperceptible joy flashed in his eyes. He quickly reached out his hand and took the small yellow croaker steadily.
The two small yellow croakers were in his palm and were quite heavy. He knew that this meant that his and his brother's lives would be greatly improved in the coming period of time.
No need to worry about food and clothing and the funds to buy medicinal materials. In order to further confirm the authenticity of the small yellow croaker, Douer subconsciously put one of them in his mouth and bit it.
The collision of teeth and metal made a slight "crunching" sound, and the touch and sound instantly put his mind at ease, confirming that it was not fake.
After confirming that everything was correct, Dou'er handed the pill box that she had been holding in her other hand to Wang Jianguo without any hesitation.
The moment the pill was handed over, it emitted an even stronger medicinal fragrance, as if announcing its extraordinary value.
At the same time, Dou'er said unceremoniously:
"The money and goods have been paid, you can leave now."
His tone was crisp and clear, without any hesitation. In his opinion, this was how black market transactions should be.
One hand hands over the money, the other hand hands over the goods. After the payment and goods are settled, it is best for both parties not to get entangled with each other to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Although Wang Jianguo was somewhat unhappy with Dou'er's cold attitude, he was very anxious at the moment and just wanted to get the medicine quickly to save people, so he didn't bother with him.
He quickly took the pill and carefully put it into his pocket, as if it was the most fragile treasure in the world. He patted it gently to make sure the pill stayed safely inside.
Then, he straightened his clothes, bowed to Dou'er, forced a smile of gratitude on his face, and said:
"Thank you. Farewell."
This gesture of bowing not only showed some of the generosity of a man of the world, but was also full of gratitude to Dou'er for making this deal happen.
After saying this, Wang Jianguo's gaze slowly moved to the side and looked at the man who brought him here, Dou'er's brother.
At this moment, he felt mixed emotions. He was grateful to the guide. After all, if it weren't for him, it would have been difficult for him to find this life-saving medicine.
I was also worried about the subsequent return trip alone. The black market was full of mixed people, and there was no guarantee that I would not encounter any accidents on the way back.
But the situation was urgent and he didn't have time to think about it. He nodded slightly to Dou'er's brother again.
Dou'er's brother stood aside and watched the whole process of the transaction quietly.
He is tall and strong, and under the dim light, his silhouette is like a silent hill, giving people a feeling of calmness and reliability.
At this moment, seeing that Wang Jianguo and Dou'er had settled the payment and the transaction was over, he moved slightly, breaking the brief silence in the room, and whispered to Dou'er:
"Dou'er, I'll go see him off."
The voice was low and gentle, carrying the concern of an elder brother for his younger brother, as well as the caution that came from years of struggling in the black market.
As soon as he finished speaking, he leapt to the wall, his movements as swift as a cheetah hunting.
He just pushed his hands on the wall, used his legs to push, and then he flipped over the wall as lightly as a flying swallow.
Then, there was a slight metallic collision sound from outside. He was fiddling with the door lock skillfully. After a while, there was a crisp "click" and the door lock was opened.
After Wang Jianguo stepped steadily out of the house, he quickly locked the door again. The series of actions were done in one go without any delay.
This was obviously to ensure the safety of the property in the house and to prevent their hidden base from being easily seen by outsiders.
Then, he took Wang Jianguo and walked slowly away along a narrow and dim alley.
The houses on both sides of the alley are dilapidated, with bricks and stones on the walls peeling off, revealing the mottled color inside. The road underfoot is bumpy and filled with sewage, and a foul odor can be smelled from time to time.
The footsteps of the two people echoed in the quiet alley, adding a sense of tranquility and mystery.
After walking for some distance, he stopped and pricked up his ears alertly, listening to the movements around him, like an alert hound searching for prey.
Then, he cautiously looked around, his eyes as sharp as a night owl, not missing any corner where someone might be hiding.
After confirming that there were no suspicious people, he breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and faced Wang Jianguo. He just opened his mouth to speak and squeezed out the syllable "brother" from his throat. Wang Jianguo raised his hand and quickly stopped him as if he had expected it.
There was a hint of fatigue in Wang Jianguo's eyes. He knew what the man who had just helped him make the deal was going to say next.
Wang Jianguo stood in this narrow, dim alley filled with a damp and foul smell. He looked a little tired, but his eyes still revealed a resoluteness, as if no difficulties could stop him from moving forward.
He raised his arm slightly, reached into his arms calmly, and slowly took out a bundle of large black coins from under the cover of his clothes.
The stack of banknotes looked quite thick. Even in the dim light that made it almost impossible to see the road ahead, one could still make out the eye-catching black words "Ten Yuan" on the face of the banknote. It seemed like a ray of light in the darkness, carrying some hope.
Wang Jianguo untied the thin rope with his fingers moving skillfully. Then, his eyes fell focused on the banknotes. His fingers, like a nimble dancer, accurately counted out fifty bills one by one.
Then he tied the remaining banknotes again and put them back into his arms for safekeeping. This series of actions was done in one go, showing his calmness.
After doing all this, Wang Jianguo held the fifty big black tens in both hands, took a step forward, and walked straight to the man.
At this moment, he had a sincere and slightly grateful smile on his face, which seemed to dispel the haze around him and make the dim alley a little brighter.
He said solemnly:
"Brother, you don't have to say more, I understand."
As he spoke, he paused slightly, looked at the man firmly, and continued with a stronger tone:
"This is the tenth of what I promised you. I will do what I said, no more, no less."