Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife-Chapter 1446: Fair Business ( 1 )

Hearing her husband's reassuring words, Bai Xue'er felt more at ease and nodded. The two of them continued walking until they reached another alley.

Unlike the previous ones, this alley was livelier and more crowded. A long line of people was waiting outside a small house.

Instead of joining the line, Pan Chiyan walked directly to the house's entrance with his wife. But before they could go inside, a man stepped forward and blocked their way.

"If you want to buy something, you will have to line up and wait for your turn," the man said firmly.

At the same time in the capital, Bai Xue'er and Pan Chiyan arrived in a deserted alley with their faces covered.

This was Bai Xue'er's first time visiting the black market, so she was nervous and clung tightly to her husband's sleeve.

Noticing her unease, Pan Chiyan held her hand and whispered, "Wife, don't worry. I'm here."

Hearing her husband's reassuring words, Bai Xue'er felt more at ease and nodded. The two of them continued walking until they reached another alley.

Unlike the previous ones, this alley was livelier and more crowded. A long line of people was waiting outside a small house.

Instead of joining the line, Pan Chiyan walked directly to the entrance with his wife. But before they could enter, a man stepped forward and blocked their way.

"If you want to buy something, you will have to line up and wait your turn," the man said.

Looking at the man's menacing expression, Pan Chiyan said in a low voice, "We have come to see Luo Zhenhe."

The man's expression turned cold at his words and asked, "Who are you?"

Instead of answering, Pan Chiyan added, "We were recommended by Li Chenmo."

This time, the man was taken aback. For someone to know both their big boss's name and the store manager's, they couldn't be ordinary.

After thinking for a moment, the man stepped aside and said, "Follow me."

The people in line looked on with dissatisfaction and envy, but no one dared to say a word.

As soon as Pan Chiyan and his wife entered the house, they glanced around and noticed the room was smaller than their own living room. While they were still wondering where the grain was stored, the man said, "Wait here."

Not long after, he returned with a man wearing a white shirt and black pants. His clean, gentlemanly appearance was starkly out of place in such a setting.

Reaching out his hand with a smile, the man said, "You must be Comrade Bai and Comrade Pan."

"You know me?" Pan Chiyan asked while shaking hands with him.

"I received a letter from Chenmo yesterday. Please, come inside," Luo Zhenhe replied.

As they walked, he said, "Comrade Bai, my friend already told me about your situation, and we have separated the grains for you. You can inspect them before we discuss the price and delivery."

Bai Xue'er nodded and said, "Okay."

They walked down a corridor until they reached the underground warehouse. When they saw the quantity of grain stored there, Pan Chiyan's eyes widened in shock.

Sacks were piled so high they nearly reached the ceiling. Aside from a narrow path between the stacks, the entire warehouse was filled. Fortunately, there were plenty of windows for ventilation. Otherwise, the workers inside would have fainted from lack of air.

Luo Zhenhe led them to the side and said, "Sister-in-law, these are the sample grains. You can choose whichever you prefer."

Bai Xue'er and Pan Chiyan examined the grain and the price tags. After a while, Bai Xue'er handed a paper to Luo Zhenhe and said, "Comrade Luo, I will take the cheapest grain. Can you send it to the people on this list?"

Raising his eyebrows, Luo Zhenhe looked over the list and said with a chuckle, "Sister-in-law, aren't you worried I might use this list as evidence and blackmail you?"

Bai Xue'er smiled at his words and replied calmly, "I didn't trust you, but I trust Jueyu and her husband. Since they recommended you, I believe you are trustworthy."

Luo Zhenhe laughed and said, "Seems I can't afford to disappoint you, or my sister-in-law will lose your trust."

Bai Xue'er smiled but said nothing.

A moment later, Luo Zhenhe called over one of his men and instructed, "Send the listed amount of the cheapest grain to these addresses tonight."

"Boss, what about payment?" the man asked.

"I will take care of it. Just prepare the delivery," Luo Zhenhe replied.

"Understood."

After the man left, he turned to Bai Xue'er and asked, "Sister-in-law, would you like to pay in full now, or leave a deposit and pay the rest after delivery?"

Since she had already decided to trust him, Bai Xue'er opened her cloth bag and said, "I will pay in full."

"Sister-in-law, this way please," Luo Zhenhe said, leading them to a small room near the warehouse.

After they were seated, he began calculating with his abacus. A moment later, he said, "Sister-in-law, the total weight of your order is 2,560 kilograms. At 3 yuan and 20 cents per kilogram, that comes to 8,192 yuan. The delivery fee is 50 yuan, so the total is 8,242 yuan."

He smiled and added, "Since you are buying in bulk, I will give you a discount. Just pay 8,200 yuan."

Bai Xue'er and Pan Chiyan were taken aback when they heard his words.

The price was higher than what Houzi had given them a month ago, but grain prices had surged since then. Currently, the cheapest grain in the black market sells for 4 yuan and 80 cents per kilogram.

This was the price Bai Xue'er charged her relatives, who had already paid in advance. Even after deducting the delivery cost, she would earn 4,088 yuan from the deal.

Seeing her hesitation, Luo Zhenhe asked, "Sister-in-law, does the price seem too high? This is already the best price I can offer. Lower than this then I won't earn anything."