Chapter 593: You still dare to act rashly when you owe me money! All your money is gone!
Chapter 593: You still dare to act rashly when you owe me money! You will lose both your money and your money!
"Oh, I almost forgot something!"
"Didn't Jia Zhang come back? I went to the Jia family to ask for food a few days ago, but they said they had no food to give?"
"Alas, Jia Zhang just happened to come back with food. We can't deny it now."
Immediately, someone remembered that in the first few days after the grain was distributed, the Jia family had been making various excuses to claim that there was no food at home.
"If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten about it. It's a good time to collect the grain. It's better to tell everyone. Let's go and ask for grain together. We don't have to worry about the Jia family not giving us any."
"We have to call the master over. If the Jia family doesn't pay it back, then the master will have to pay it back."
"That's great, if we can get it back, we can go to the black market to buy food at night, wouldn't that be even better!"
Immediately, those who remembered this matter rushed to tell others.
At this time, the Jia family did not know that the food they had not even warmed up was about to disappear.
Soon, everyone reached a consensus and went to Jia's house together.
"Jia Dongxu, Qin Huairu, isn't it time to pay back the food you owe us?"
Hearing the voice, Jia Dongxu, Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi went out immediately.
I saw a yard full of people standing at the door, holding notes in their hands.
"Not good!" Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu suddenly felt something was wrong. They almost forgot about this matter and turned around to go back.
"Jia family, don't go back once you come out. Do you still want to refuse to give it to me?"
"We have also come to find the first master. If your Jia family doesn't give us anything today, we will ask the first master for it."
"Stop!" Yi Zhonghai shouted.
The two had to stop and looked at everyone crying, trying to beg for mercy and delay.
Before he could speak, Yan Bugui said, "Jia family, don't say there is no food at home. We saw it with our own eyes. Jia Zhang brought back dozens of kilograms of food."
"It's been delayed for several days. If it goes on like this, will you give us food? Are you going to renege on your promise?"
Someone immediately responded, "That's right, Jia family, we agreed to lend it to you in the beginning. Now that you have the food, you still want to refuse to pay. Our kindness has gone to waste."
"That's right. If you don't pay it back today, don't even think about borrowing from us if your Jia family gets into trouble in the future. It's useless to beg us. Even if we are the boss, our words don't count!"
Hearing this, Yi Zhonghai was so embarrassed that his face turned pale. It was because of his kindness in acting as a middleman that everyone borrowed the grain from him.
The Jia family has been dragging their feet for several days. It's already a new month. If they still want to delay paying it back, then he will have to pay it back.
Seeing everyone excited and then seeing Yi Zhonghai's dark face, Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu had to admit it even if they didn't want to.
"Pay it back! Pay it back now!"
Suddenly, everyone smiled happily.
"I'll come first!"
"I'll come first!"
In an instant, everyone scrambled to be the first.
Yan Bugui stood up and shouted, "Don't worry, line up in an orderly manner! I saw the food that Jia Zhang brought back, it's enough to pay back everyone twice as much food, everyone line up! Everyone will get some."
In an instant, Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu's faces flickered between black and white, and they both forgot about having to pay double.
If you borrow about 30 kilograms, you have to return 60 kilograms. Jia Zhang only brought back or kilograms, so there is nothing left after returning it.
Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu looked at each other and still wanted to deny it.
"No, why should I give you my food? I won't give it back! I won't give it back!" Jia Zhang stood up and shouted.
"Ms. Jia Zhang, why don't you want to acknowledge the grain that your Jia family borrowed?"
"I didn't borrow the grain, why should I pay it back?" Jia Zhang said unreasonably.
Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu looked at Jia Zhangshi like this, and for the first time they thought that this was a good thing for her.
Seeing that Jia Dongxu and Qin Huairu did not stop Jia Zhang at all, everyone immediately guessed their purpose.
Wang Meihua, the shrew in the backyard, said slowly, "Don't return it? That's not impossible. Everyone is here today. If your Jia family doesn't return it, don't even think about setting foot in this yard in the future."
"It just so happens that I don't have a house at home, so I want your Jia family's house! You Jia family, pack up your things and get out!"
"No! This is my house." Jia Zhang shouted.
"Okay, hurry up and return the food we owe everyone!" Yi Zhonghai shouted loudly, staring at the three people with cold eyes.
Looking at everyone, and then looking at Yi Zhonghai, the left and right brains of the Jia family were fighting each other. They didn't want to admit it, but they had to.
In the end, compensation was given to everyone. No matter how unhappy Jia Zhang was, she had to accept it and agreed that if they didn't give her food, she would have to go back to the countryside.
"Hey, I got a pound of food for free. Today is National Day, so I can have a good meal tonight."
"Haha, if I add a meal to the evening, I can finally have a full meal."
"After dinner, I can go to the black market to buy food in the evening. This will give my family a lot more food, so that we can get through to the New Year."
Everyone happily took the food and went home, preparing to buy food on the black market in the evening.
Only the Jia family was crying as they watched the many empty bags. There were originally 70 or 80 kilograms of grain, but only about ten kilograms were left.
Ever since the autumn harvest ended two days ago, rumors have been spreading secretly in the city that the black market will open on National Day evening and will be full of new grain.
The entire city was gearing up, ready to conduct a sweep today and buy up the food.
Everyone has worked hard for tonight and has prepared various things.
"I must buy more tonight, even if it means spending all my money. Money can be earned again, but life is only one, and I cannot die of hunger."
"Today, all our families will go out, separate and line up separately, and buy as much food as possible, no matter whether it is cheap or expensive, just buy it first."
"Remember to bring your weapons when you go out. We also have to be careful of people trying to intercept us."
Everyone has made their own plans.
Cui Yuan and Bai Xiuwen were also ready.
After they packed up, they went to find Li Kailang and asked if he wanted to join them.
"You two are going to the black market to buy food tonight?"
Bai Xiuwen nodded: "Yes, Brother Li, don't you know? Today is the first day of the black market. I heard there is a lot of new food. If you go too late, it will be gone."
"I know this. It's been widely rumored, how could I not know about it? But..." Li Kailang stroked his chin and thought.
The news of the black market grain distribution started to spread secretly a few days ago. It was such a huge business.
Li Kailang also wanted to get involved and make some money, so he planned to sell tens of thousands of kilograms of grain.
But when he approached black market grain dealers, some of them simply refused to give him the grain.
"I have so much food that I don't have to worry about not being able to sell it all. I don't need it."
"I've sold them all, and I plan to take a break and stay out of the spotlight for a while."
Some people plan to buy some, but the price they offer is very low.
"My friend, you are late. I have prepared all the food. If you really want to sell it, I will take some if you sell it at a lower price."
"That's 30% of the market price, right? You came late, so this is the only way."
Due to various reasons, Li Kailang was unable to intervene and ignored the black market affairs.
However, before leaving get off work yesterday, Xie Yong, an old acquaintance at the police station, specifically assigned him a task.
"This mission is very simple. You will be on standby in the car on the night of National Day."
"Stand by, OK, where do you want me to drive the car to? What should I do then?"
"You don't have to go anywhere. Just stay at the steel mill. As for how to follow the operation, you will know when the time comes. Once you know, just drive over here."
"It's the same place. You were here last time. Please keep this a secret and try not to tell anyone else."
As he spoke, Xie Yong handed the prepared things to Li Kailang.
"Okay, I will definitely keep it a secret. You know me, I'm very tight-lipped." Li Kailang promised.
Closer to home.
When Li Kailang heard Bai Xiuwen say this, and recalled what Xie Yong had said, he felt that there must be something going on.
"We will know when the time comes. The black market will release food today. The mission begins today."
All these words collided together, and Li Kailang vaguely guessed something, but he didn't dare to be 100% sure. He had also promised Xie Yong.
Immediately, Li Kailang looked up at Bai Xiuwen and Cui Yuan.
"There are some things I can't say more about. I don't think it's a good idea for you to go to the black market to buy food tonight. Why don't you just forget it?"
Hearing this, the two frowned and wondered whether they should give up on this matter.
It's rare that the black market is releasing large amounts of grain. What if it runs out of food tonight?
Besides, all the necessary preparations have been prepared. Wouldn’t it be in vain if we don’t go?
The two looked at each other, somewhat unwillingly: "Brother Li, is there any explanation for this matter? Can you tell me in detail?"
Li Kailang shook his head: "I promised someone that I can't say more about this matter. I have made a mistake by reminding you."
"I'm not asking you not to buy, just not to buy today. You can buy tomorrow."
"If there really is no food on the black market, I will get it for you. I have been to the countryside and know a lot of villages. I can probably get you two 100 or 200 kilograms."
Hearing Li Kailang's assurance, the two felt relieved, "Okay, we'll listen to you."
It only takes one day, and it’s something we can’t afford to waste.
After watching the two leave, Li Kailang felt that he still needed to talk to Zhang Fen about this matter.
"You feel it too? Did you also receive instructions and tasks?"
Li Kailang stared at Zhang Fen with wide eyes, pointing at him: "Could it be that you have it too?"
Zhang Fen nodded: "It seems that something big is going to happen tonight."
Li Kailang couldn't help but guess: "It seems that many people are going to lose money tonight." The two of them reached a united front and said nothing more.
night.
Li Kailang, Zhang Fen and many other drivers gathered in the transport team.
Everyone looked at each other, said nothing, and yet said everything.
"Masters, please get in the car and wait patiently." A policeman instructed.
It seemed that the police station was worried about them, so they sent people to supervise them.
Everyone got on the bus and just waited quietly.
late at night.
black market.
A bustling crowd of people came to the black market, and suddenly the black market was like the New Year, with people jostling each other.
"Boss, give me 50 kilograms!"
"Each person is limited to buying 30 kilograms at a time. If you want to buy more, go and queue up!"
The black market was bustling with people and noisy sounds everywhere. At this moment, it didn't look like a black market at all, but more like a vegetable market.
"Boss, we are a family lining up here, can you sell us more?"
Someone found a loophole directly. The grain merchants saw that all the families were lined up together, and they were indeed complying with the rules.
"Okay, I'll sell you more."
"Thank you, thank you comrade." Then he started to take out money.
The family didn't need him to say anything, they just took out the bags and everything was in order.
Outside the black market.
There was a group of people wandering outside.
"Damn it! There are still people who dare to embezzle and resell grain. I think they don't want to live anymore. If they are caught, they will be shot!"
"Shut up! Don't talk!"
After being scolded in a low voice, he stopped talking immediately.
The clouds moved, and the moonlight finally shone down, illuminating someone's face.
The person was Xie Yong, who glared coldly at the indignant young man who had just spoken.
"I'll deal with you when we get back!"
After saying that, Xie Yong looked at the black market filled with people. This black market, which was supposed to be hidden, was now bustling with activity.
This is not a black market, this is rubbing their faces on the ground. Fortunately, they allow it to happen.
"It's almost time, get ready."
As soon as these words were spoken, the people around immediately became alert and nodded to the person wandering in the distance.
“Swoosh!”
A firework exploded in the sky.
"Do it!"
In an instant, a group of people took off their outer clothes, revealing the police uniforms underneath.
"Everyone squat, police search!"
"Squat down!"
"Squat down!"
Suddenly, police appeared at the entrances and exits of the black market, shouting loudly.
"It's the police, run!"
Soon, a group of people scattered and fled.
The police just watched them escape and no one chased them.
The black market was bustling with people, most of whom had no idea what was happening outside, or were in a hurry to sell their food and didn't think much about it.
Someone felt something was wrong and ran out immediately, but they saw a group of police officers outside. They immediately ran away as if they were facing a great enemy.
Again no police came to arrest them.
"Captain, there's no one outside."
Xie Yong nodded: "Leave a few people to guard, and the rest of you rush in and capture those grain merchants!"
"Yes!"
Immediately, a group of policemen rushed into the black market with batons.
"The police are coming! The police are coming!"
In an instant, the entire black market was filled with noise, cries of panic, etc.
"Bang Bang Bang!!!"
Xie Yong fired several shots into the air, instantly shocking everyone and making them squat on the ground with their hands on their heads.
"Just stay still and don't move, or I'll shoot you!"
"Arrests!"
When the grain merchants saw the police coming, they ran away immediately as if they were facing a powerful enemy.
But with so many people squatting and motionless, there was no room for them to move, so they were caught after just a few steps.
"I've caught you! You black-hearted businessmen dared to resell grain and disrupt production! I must kill you today!"
"Please spare my life! I will never dare to do it again! Please spare my life!"
"They forced me to do it. I didn't want to sell it."
Immediately, several reselling gangs knelt down and begged for mercy.
Xie Yong looked at the reselling gang begging for mercy and counted them one by one to confirm that they were consistent with the list.
"You bunch of parasites, how dare you embezzle money and engage in speculation at this time? Think about how to confess honestly."
"Take away the people and confiscate all the food!"
"Yes!"
After saying that, Xie Yong turned around and suddenly thought of something: "Oh, right, everyone's food should also be confiscated!"
As soon as these words were spoken, many people spoke up.
"Ah? Why? Police comrade, I paid for this."
"Yes, we spent money, we can't let it go to waste."
"Yes, police comrade, please show some mercy. I have spent all my wealth on buying food."
A group of people who bought food looked at Xie Yong with tears in their eyes and quietly clenched the food.
"Don't want to give it? It's not impossible."
Before they even finished listening, they were already smiling happily.
But he immediately let go the next second, looking at the food as if it were a death warrant.
"If you don't give us food, you will be a reselling gang and you will all be shot!"
Seeing how scared they were, Xie Yong smiled.
Rumbling--
At this time, the truck drove over at the right time.
Li Kailang, Zhang Fen and others came to the outside of the black market one after another, and immediately understood what was going on after seeing this scene.
"Fortunately, Bai Xiuwen, Cui Yuan and others were not allowed to come." Li Kailang secretly rejoiced.
The trucks came and there was a ready supply of labor.
Xie Yong immediately ordered everyone to move all the grain from the grain merchants, and also took away the grain that had been sold.
Finally, they searched everyone one by one to make sure they had no food hidden on them.
"Everyone, register now. Don't fill in the form randomly. Otherwise, if we find you, you will go to jail!"
After ordinary people registered one by one, Xie Yong waved his hand and let them go.
"Okay, go home and go to bed early at night."
The group who had spent money left the black market crying.
"I wouldn't have come if I had known. I spent money but didn't buy any food. How could I be so unlucky!"
Among them are of course our acquaintances.
Several families from the Yan family, Jia family and other courtyards were also among them.
The Jia family cried even more sadly. They had spent all their family savings and now had no money or food left.
The Yan family was extremely fortunate that the money was still on them and had not been spent. It was a blessing in disguise.
Before leaving, several families noticed Li Kailang who came to work.
"Come on, there must be a lot of things to do back in the yard."
Li Kailang could guess that when he returned, everyone would ask why he didn't inform the police.
(End of this chapter)