Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife-Chapter 1422: Fishing In The Muddy Water ( 1 )

Father Wei and Mother Wei let out another sigh as they accepted the fish soup.

At first, they thought that the Chen family was as bad as Chen Bo. But after meeting Chen Gang and his family, they couldn't help but admit that they were different from him.

As they thought about this, they glanced at Chen Jianguo and saw him pick out the fish bones and give the fish meat to Chen Yuze. When they saw that the children had a good relationship, Father Wei felt ashamed.

Perhaps, he had spent too long in the political world that he always thought of the bad side of people first and was quick to judge others. He was too prejudiced.

When he reached this conclusion, he no longer felt so suffocated and irritated anymore. Unknowingly, the first meal between Chen Gang's family and the Wei family went smoothly and harmoniously.

While Father Wei and Mother Wei were settling down in Xie Village, the situation in the capital barely calmed down when another problem arose.

The grains brought from Houzi had been divided and delivered to the cities and towns and used to pay the government staff and factory workers.

But the common people who went to the state-owned grains and supply store to buy grains, vegetables, and meat found nothing. While they were able to buy grains in the black market, due to the heated political situation, only a small part of the people dared to visit that place.

At this moment, the Pan family's house was crowded by their relatives. Everyone knew that their daughter married a villager and their son-in-law often sent grains, vegetables, and meat products to supplement the Pan family.

With how bad the food shortage was currently, these relatives had no other choice but to thickened their faces and come to see if they were able to borrow some grains.

Sitting in the living room, Mother Pan looked at the so-called relatives thoughtfully and said with a sigh, "Everyone, it's not that my family and I don't want to help. But you all know that it's hard to buy any food in the state-owned grain and supply store now."

"My husband and sons receive a fixed amount of supplies every month from their workplaces, which is barely enough for our own family. So, we really can't lend any grains to you, ah."

When they heard her words, disbelief clearly showed on their faces.

They exchanged silent glances for a moment before the third aunt said, "Sister-in-law, we know it's not easy for everyone. But we really have no other way. That's why we thickened our faces to come beg you for help. Please help us out."

Sitting beside her mother-in-law, Bai Xue'er lowered her head and said nothing. Her husband had told her when he returned from his business trip that the situation in the capital was more serious than it seemed.

Therefore, she sent a letter asking for Lu Jueyu to help her buy some grains and pork sausages, if possible, when she sends her cosmetics and skin care products next time.

After she sent the letter, she didn't get any reply yet, but her mother-in-law did receive several big boxes of dried vegetables, dried mushrooms, some meat products, and 300 kilograms of rice from her sister-in-law.

Compared to the stuff sold in the state-owned grains and supply stores, items sent by Pan Meijia was of higher quality. Due to this, it's indeed unsuitable to be taken out and lent to the relatives.

While she was lost in thought, the relatives and her mother-in-law had already exchanged several rounds of 'you sell your pity but I refuse to buy it'.

Noticing how everyone was so determined not to leave without getting the grains, Bai Xue'er let out a sigh and said, "Aunties, what my mother said is the truth. While my sister-in-law sent some grains and dried vegetables, the amount was not much, and we couldn't lend it to anyone."

After she paused for a moment, she continued, "But I have a friend who might be able to help us to get the grains. It's just that the price was much higher compared to the black market."

When everyone heard the first part, their eyes lit up. But when they heard the last part, they frowned.

After a moment, one of them said, "Niece-in-law, you said that the price is much higher. How much exactly is the price of the grains?"

Hearing this, Bai Xue'er stood up and said, "I will go get some grains we bought before so everyone can see the quality."

After she said this, she walked to the kitchen, leaving Mother Pan looking at her back with confusion. She didn't remember that they had bought some grains from someone before.

All the grains and other supplies used by their family were mostly sent by her daughter and son-in-law. Some were even given by the Li family. So, she didn't understand her daughter-in-law's words at all.

Not long after, Bai Xue'er returned with three small bowls of grains.

Placing the bowls on the low table, she said, "Everyone, the left bowl is the grains we bought from the state-owned grains and supply store, the middle one is what we bought from the black market, and the right bowl is the grains we bought from my friend. Please have a look."

At first, everyone was hesitant when they heard that the price of the grains was higher than the black market. But after comparing the grains, they finally understood the reason for the price difference.

The grains bought from the state-owned store not only had more bran and sand, but were also broken and yellowish. While the grains from the black market were of much better quality compared to the state-owned grains, it's still mixed with some broken grains.

As for the grains brought from Bai Xue'er's friend, not only was it cleaner, even the grain was plumper and bigger. Just looking at the grains, one would know the difference in the quality. So, if the price was higher, it was also reasonable.