Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 282 - 0282 Feihong the Person2_1

Chapter 282: Chapter 0282 Feihong the Person2_1

Feng Qingxue was unaware that the reason Wang Jiao demanded Zhang Yuejin to give a betrothal gift was because before her own marriage, the Lu family had given her a bicycle and a sewing machine. The gesture was so extravagant that it made others envious.

Zhang Yuejin had been working for many years and, with his salary, he was financially capable and willing to meet Wang Jiao’s demands.

"My cousin’s husband is truly wonderful to my cousin." Feng Qingxue stated. She believed the most important aspect was that Zhang Yuejin was willing to make an effort.

"I see Lu Jiang also treats you very well." Wang Dachun said, laughing heartily. "Both you and Jiao Jiao are fortunate girls. It’s not about wealth and prosperity in a woman’s life, but whether she lives contentedly. Although Yuejin may not be as capable as Lu Jiang, his absolute compliance to Jiao Jiao makes us all very satisfied."

Wang Dachun was not blind to the type of person his sister, Wang Jiao, was. Being able to marry a husband like Zhang Yuejin, they insisted that their daughter had accumulated great karma over three lifetimes to have drawn such a good man to her side.

Feng Qingxue nodded in agreement, "Brother, you’re absolutely right, that’s exactly what I think too."

For a woman, regardless of wealth, it’s hard to be content throughout her married life. If a man can make his wife happy and comfortable throughout her life, then he certainly is a good man among good men.

After a thoughtful pause, Wang Dachun whispered, "Xiaoxue, a lot of people in the black market trade old items or gold jewellery for money or food. In the city, many people secretly hoard such things, waiting for food to save their lives. Today, I used ten catties of my own sweet potatoes to exchange for a gemstone-inlaid gold bracelet for your sister-in-law, and with the food that our parents gave me, I exchanged for another one for Jiaojiao, also a gold bracelet along with several silver coins. you’re a girl, and it’s not bad for a girl to have some gold and silver jewellery."

It’s safe to say that there are no fools in this world. There must be many people willing to exchange food for jewellery and antiques. No wonder there are always people using gold and silver jewellery and old objects to exchange for food in the black market.

Feng Qingxue chuckled, "I’ll keep it in mind, brother."

Wang Dachun chuckled, and said, "My dad and your other brothers have also done this. Of course, you can only do this if you are sure you have enough food at home. No matter how good those things are, they are not as important as having food during natural disasters. Why do you think those people are willing to exchange food for these things? They are all crafty and know that life is more precious than gold and silver."

"Don’t worry, brother, I know what my priorities are."

"As long as you know, we can’t lose sight of what’s important." Just as Wang Dachun finished speaking, a young man came running towards them. It seemed he was heading towards them, "Xiaoxue, do you know him?"

Feng Qingxue looked up, it was Shen Feihong. She smiled, "I’ve been waiting for him."

She slowly stood up, and with one hand on her carrying basket, she approached Shen Feihong," Brother Feihong, do you still have the item?"

"Yes," Shen Feihong nodded to Wang Dachun, sidestep to avoid passers-by, took out and showed her the item, which looked almost the same as yesterday’s, then quickly put it back in his pocket. "My brother asks for fifty dollars and thirty catties of cornmeal."

Feng Qingxue was taken aback and disagreed, "Brother Feihong, isn’t this demand too steep? We both know the price of cornmeal. You won’t find any below five dollars in the black market. At fifteen dollars a catty, thirty catties of cornmeal is worth one hundred and fifty dollars. Paying two hundred dollars for a bracelet that’s worth a hundred or so, I’m full and bored!"