Chapter 64: Trading Materials with Zhao Gang Again

Night fell quickly. After preparing dinner for Lu Cheng and the children, Lin Yuexi, as usual, soaked Lu Cheng’s feet in medicinal water and then sent him back to bed. When it was past eight o’clock, Lin Yuexi remembered her appointment with Zhao Gang. She made an excuse, “Lu Cheng, I’m going to spend some time with my second sister-in-law. You go to sleep first, okay?”

Lu Cheng, as smart as he was, had noticed many secrets about Lin Yuexi since she came to the capital to take care of him. Her medical skills, her ability to produce delicious food out of thin air, Lu Xiyun’s accidental revelation that her mother could do magic, and her occasional use of language that didn’t belong to this era, all proved that she was hiding many secrets. So, Lu Cheng didn’t expose her lie, but simply said softly, “Come back early.”

Lin Yuexi was surprised that Lu Cheng agreed so easily. She asked, “Lu Cheng, you’re not asking why I’m going to my second sister-in-law’s?”

“Yuexi, whatever you want to do, go do it. I’ve already been a burden on you for so long! You don’t need to worry about me. And if you want me to know, you’ll tell me. If you don’t want me to know, it’s pointless to ask. I just hope you don’t leave us, father and son.” Lu Cheng said earnestly.

Lin Yuexi, touched by Lu Cheng’s understanding and trust, said nothing more. She simply leaned down and kissed him on the forehead, playfully saying, “Lu Cheng, I like you.” With that, she turned and left in a hurry.

Lu Cheng watched Lin Yuexi’s departing figure, lost in thought for a long time. That gentle kiss and straightforward confession filled his somewhat lonely heart. The corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, revealing a smile that was both happy and slightly bitter. He reached out and gently touched his forehead where she had kissed him, as if trying to keep the warmth for a long time.

At this time, Lin Yuexi had already reached the courtyard. She simply removed the cumbersome basket from her bicycle. After all, the supplies Zhao Gang wanted far exceeded what two baskets could hold. It was useless to bring them. After removing the basket, Lin Yuexi got on her bicycle, shining her flashlight to illuminate the night road as she sped towards the old warehouse in town. The night wind brushed against her cheeks, blowing her hair, but it couldn’t blow away the little anxieties in her heart. She was touched by Lu Cheng’s understanding and acceptance, but also felt guilty for hiding things from him.

As she approached the old warehouse where she had made her appointment with Zhao Gang, she took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and began to deal with the transaction. She flashed into her space, still disguised as a young man. She took out the 1000 pounds of rice and 200 pounds of pork that Zhao Gang needed, packed them in bags, and placed them on the ground beside her. Then she walked towards the old warehouse. Sure enough, Zhao Gang came out soon after. As soon as he saw Lin Yuexi, he asked, “Brother, where are the things I need?”

Lin Yuexi walked a few steps with him, pointing to the bags on the ground. She said in a low voice, “They’re all here. As you requested, one thousand pounds of rice and two hundred pounds of pork. You can check them.”

Zhao Gang quickly walked over, opened the bags and checked them. A satisfied expression appeared on his face. “Good, brother, you’re reliable.” He said, taking a wad of bills from his pocket, counting them, and handing them to Lin Yuexi. “Here’s the payment. Count it.”

Lin Yuexi took the money, glanced at it casually, and put it away. Zhao Gang seemed to be in a good mood and said, “Brother, to be honest, I’ve recently taken on a big job. I need a lot of supplies. If you can provide a steady supply, the price is negotiable. As long as I have food, I’ll definitely not forget you.”

Lin Yuexi’s heart skipped a beat. She thought this might be a good opportunity to make money, but she remained calm on the surface and asked, “Oh? What kind of big job?”

Zhao Gang smiled mysteriously and leaned closer to Lin Yuexi. “It’s a long story. Anyway, it’s to prepare supplies for a big boss. He needs a lot, and he needs it urgently. If you can help me with this, you’ll definitely benefit.”

Lin Yuexi frowned slightly. She was hesitant. On the one hand, she was worried that supplying such a large amount would cause unnecessary trouble. On the other hand, she didn’t want to miss this opportunity to make money. After all, she was still hoping to save up enough money to buy a house and land. After thinking for a moment, Lin Yuexi said, “I’ll try my best. But for such a large amount, I need to prepare. And you also need to give me a reasonable price.”

Zhao Gang nodded quickly. “Of course, as long as you can supply it, the price will definitely satisfy you. How about this, in two days, at the same time, at the same place, I’ll wait for your answer.”

Lin Yuexi agreed. Zhao Gang then shouted towards the warehouse, “Xiao Hu, Shi Tou, move the goods!”

“Coming!” Two tall young men responded from inside the warehouse. Soon, they carried the rice and meat inside.

After everything was done, Lin Yuexi got on her bicycle and hurried home, feeling extremely happy. She thought to herself, with Zhao Gang’s supply route, her business would be able to make a fortune every day.

Just like that, Lin Yuexi traded with Zhao Gang a few more times and felt comfortable with it. That night, as usual, after delivering the goods and receiving the money, she got on her bicycle and prepared to go home. As she was cycling halfway, she encountered a few hooligans from the town. These people must have been following her. Each of them held a curved knife, looking menacing as they blocked Lin Yuexi’s path. “Stop! Hand over the money you just made from selling goods, or you won’t be able to leave.”

Lin Yuexi was startled. She knew she had encountered robbers. She quickly put the money into her space. But her eyes instantly became sharp. She quickly scanned the surroundings, looking for possible escape routes. She didn’t want to hurt anyone if she could help it. But these hooligans were clearly prepared and had blocked her path completely.

“Humph, don’t talk nonsense. Hand over the money quickly, or you’ll be in trouble!” The leader of the hooligans brandished his curved knife and said viciously.

Lin Yuexi took a deep breath, knowing that she couldn’t escape today. She quietly reached into her pocket, ready to take out the stun gun from her space. Just as she was about to touch the stun gun, a familiar voice came from the darkness beside her, “You little brats, you’re quite bold, daring to run wild on my territory!”

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice. They saw Zhao Gang walking towards them with several of his men. His eyes were filled with authority and anger.

The hooligans were obviously a bit intimidated when they saw Zhao Gang, but they didn’t want to give up the “fat” that was about to be theirs. They hesitated for a moment.

“Zhao Gang, don’t meddle in this. You’d better not get involved in this!” The leader of the hooligans said boldly, trying to intimidate him.

Zhao Gang sneered. “In this town, there’s nothing I, Zhao Gang, can’t meddle in. Brothers, get him!” With that, he led his brothers and charged towards the hooligans.