248 Industrial Stamp
Yu Bing was eating as she listened to their conversation.
Although she felt that she had done nothing wrong, out of intuition, she felt that it was better for her to speak less tonight when facing Xiao Sheng.
The next morning, everyone continued on their way. The journey was very smooth and they reached S City at around five in the afternoon. Zeng Li had already gotten someone to prepare the rest of the money and deliver the goods at the same time. The few of them quickly unloaded the goods into Zeng Li’s warehouse.
When they arrived at Zeng Li’s territory, Zeng Li planned to show off in front of Yu Bing. “The nightlife in S City is very lively. We can go eat first. I heard that a new movie has been released recently and has raving reviews! After seeing the movie, we can go to the mall. The mall will only close at 10 p.m.”
Yu Bing rejected him with a smile. “Mr. Zeng, you haven’t been home for so many days, so you should go home and have a good meal with your family first. The few of us will eat something and rest.”
After Zeng Li’s invitation was rejected, he could only go home first. He comforted himself that it wasn’t easy for him to bring the goods back, so it was time to go back and show off.
Zhang Chao stayed with his subordinates for the night. He had to drive the truck back tomorrow morning. After all, there was still a pile of goods waiting to be shipped, so he prepared to rest early after dinner.
After Yu Bing finished eating, she planned to go to the department store to buy a watch. However, after rummaging through her bag, she realized that she had only brought her watch stamp and had left her industrial stamp at home.
In the planning economy, other than having the corresponding receipts, they also had to save up on industrial stamps.
If Yu Bing wanted to buy a watch, not only did she have to prepare money, but she also had to prepare a watch stamp and an industrial stamp, or else she couldn’t buy anything.
These two types of stamps were very rare. Most of them would only be given to people who worked in factories. Yu Bing had exchanged them with Wang Yun. Wang Yun didn’t accept money, so Yu Bing could only give her more than ten pounds of jerky in return. If she bought them, a watch stamp and an industrial stamp would cost dozens of yuan!
Yu Bing thought that Xiao Sheng might have stamps with him, but when she thought about how Xiao Sheng had not taken the initiative to talk to her since last night, she felt angry. After she thought for a moment, she finally knocked on the door.
After Xiao Sheng opened the door, Yu Bing ignored him and skipped past him. She looked at Zhang Chao and asked, “Zhang Chao, did you bring industrial stamps? One will do.”
When Zhang Chao heard his name, he walked to the door. “Yu Bing, I only brought food stamps and meat stamps.” With that, he looked at Xiao Sheng. “Boss, I remember that you always bring stamps when you go out. Do you have them?”
Xiao Sheng glanced at Yu Bing and replied, “Yes.”
When Yu Bing saw Xiao Sheng’s cold expression, she hesitated for a moment before turning around and returning to her room.
Zhang Chao was baffled and asked, “Boss, did you guys… quarrel?”
Xiao Sheng felt very dejected. Without replying, he turned around and entered the room.
Seeing this, Zhang Chao felt fortunate that his wife told him everything, unlike these two, who were both so secretive and uncommunicative.
As Xiao Sheng lay on the bed, he sulked. Last night, she had disregarded her own safety, but she thought that he was in the wrong? His anger hadn’t even subsided yet, but she was angry now. Moreover, what did she mean just now? She didn’t ask him, but asked Zhang Chao instead when she knew that he had stamps.
After tossing and turning on the bed for a few minutes, Xiao Sheng chose to compromise. After he sat up, he took out an industrial stamp from his pocket and left the room.
When Yu Bing heard the knock on the door, she stood up and opened it. Xiao Sheng handed over the industrial stamp and said, “It’s already dark outside, so I’ll accompany you to the department store.”
Xiao Sheng had already compromised, so Yu Bing naturally wouldn’t put on an attitude anymore. She took the stamp and said, “I’ll return it to you when I get back. I’ll get my bag first.”
After Yu Bing took her bag from the room, she left with Xiao Sheng.
In S City, there were still cable cars from before the founding of the country. Although it was already past seven in the evening, there were still many bicycles on the streets. There were also some small cars. Compared to other cities, S City was much more prosperous.
The guest house was very close to the Yellow Port River. There were boats of all sizes parked on the river, both domestic and overseas boats.
Yu Bing and Xiao Sheng bought a map at the guest house. Then, the two of them followed the map and got on the bus that headed to the department store.