Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten-Chapter 759 - 761: Problem with the Supply Source

Gong Ruzhi saw Gong Ruini and Zhao Guangran coming back with their backpacks. Excited, he dashed over, not forgetting to wave a remittance slip in his hand.

"Sister, the remittance slip has arrived."

"The remittance slip has arrived."

Zhao Guangran looked at the extremely excited Gong Ruzhi, not really understanding why he was so excited, as if they hadn’t received remittance slips before.

You should know that in the past two years, they’ve received countless remittance slips.

"Of course, I’m excited. Sis, are we going to the foreign exchange store tomorrow?" Gong Ruzhi didn’t have time to discuss these things with Zhao Guangran.

At this moment, he was excitedly thinking about going to the foreign exchange store soon, where he could have a good look around and satisfy his cravings.

"Of course, we are going." Ever since Gong Zhuang went back and immediately opened a Northeast specialty store, business had been booming. To facilitate communication, both the store and home had telephones installed.

This way, whenever they needed to purchase something, a phone call could be made immediately. Even before the remittance slip arrived, they already knew how much money had been transferred and what items needed to be purchased.

However, business nowadays is not as booming as before, which left Zhao Guangran feeling somewhat lost, "Ni Zi, how long do you think this business can last?"

In the past, they had to restock every month, and Cai Ming would often say that fortunately, the family had enough foreign remittances, otherwise, it wouldn’t be enough for the kids to spend on.

But looking at it now, the quantity has really decreased a lot, and now they restock only once a month.

Less restocking means less money, sigh.

Gong Ruini had already anticipated that this business couldn’t be sustained for too long, "Nowadays, a lot of things don’t need coupons anymore, and many items from the southern side come from Hong Kong, reportedly of good quality."

Right now, it’s only because of a bit of reputation from before that they can still maintain it for a while or two; once the Hong Kong goods enter the mainland en masse, Gong Ruini predicted their business would completely fall apart.

Sigh, Hong Kong, oh Hong Kong, Zhao Guangran really didn’t like this place; it definitely got in the way of him making money, "Ni Zi, how about we take a trip down south?"

A trip down south; it’d be a lie to say he didn’t want to, but could they really go?

"Ni Zi, why don’t you talk to Uncle about it?" Zhao Guangran, seeing that even Gong Ruini was a bit moved, held her hand and shook it non-stop.

Zhao Guangran wasn’t stupid. If he dared to propose this idea directly, his own dad would surely give him a harsh lesson; but if Ni Zi spoke up, it would be different.

Even if the elders still disagreed, they definitely wouldn’t bear to scold Gong Ruini.

"I’ll think about it." Gong Ruini didn’t reject the idea; mainly because her uncle had traveled this route countless times and was quite familiar with it by now.

The reason for her hesitation was mainly the concern about the hardships of the journey. She really wasn’t keen on suffering through the summer heat in the south; the train was a green train, and the trip would be like being in a steamer the whole way.

Take a look at Cai Ming, who could endure hardships, yet after going once during the summer, he would only choose to travel to the south during the cool autumn or spring.

As for winter, that wouldn’t be considered; after all, it was freezing cold on the train, plus the worry of spending the New Year away from home deterred Cai Ming from going.

Thinking about it, what more was there to think about? Zhao Guangran fantasized about bragging to his classmates about their southern trip. No matter what, he had to convince Gong Ruini to agree to go, otherwise, how could he have something to brag about?

"Let’s go, let’s go, Ni Zi, you’re the best, don’t you want to take a stroll in the south?"

"I heard there are so many delicious things over there." Zhao Guangran remembered that Cai Ming had mentioned all the tasty food over there, so he definitely couldn’t miss out.

So much good food, did people always see her as a foodie? It wasn’t that Gong Ruini wasn’t tempted; she just didn’t want to go out during the blazing summer.

Especially since last year, they stopped going to the Northeast to gather herbs. Now someone handled the inspection, weighing, and shipments to Beijing, so the kids no longer had to go to the Northeast since they were also busy.

Since they stopped going to the Northeast every summer, Gong Ruini felt she really came alive. At least she didn’t have to rush to catch the train to the Northeast anymore and could relax at home comfortably all summer.

Getting used to leisurely days at home, facing a sudden tough trip, Gong Ruini worried she couldn’t endure it.

But visiting Yangcheng now should be quite good, at least she could check out the current fashion trends, and if there were good things to buy back, that wouldn’t be bad either.

If possible, maybe she could visit Shenzhen, the forefront of reform, and look at Hong Kong from afar.

Thinking of this, Gong Ruini was truly tempted. Although the trip would be a bit tough, couldn’t she endure it there?

"Have you agreed?" Zhao Guangran kept a close eye on Gong Ruini’s reaction; seeing a smile peek through her expression, he guessed she had agreed and quietly asked.

"It’s not up to me; we have to ask Dad and them." Previously, the trips to the Northeast had a familiar path—where to rest, how many days to reach home, what to eat and drink on the way—all the elders were familiar with these aspects. As for going south, she wasn’t sure if they’d agree.

"Don’t worry, I heard Uncle is going south in a few days." Zhao Guangran assured that it wouldn’t be a problem. Without someone familiar to guide them, he’d never dare suggest it.

Not to mention whether his parents and Uncle Gong would approve, even his older brother wouldn’t let him off so easily.

He found even this out, really showing how much Zhao Guangran wanted to go south.

Wait a minute, isn’t Uncle pretty busy lately? Didn’t he just go to the west and hasn’t returned yet? How could he continue going south, Gong Ruini widened her eyes as she looked at Zhao Guangran.

"That wasn’t something I found out; I overheard my dad saying it accidentally. It seems there’s a problem with the southern goods." Such pressure made Zhao Guangran really want to cry.

Ah, there’s a problem with the southern goods? No way, right? Gong Ruini was astonished; though the children’s interests weren’t tied to Uncle’s enterprises, they knew that was a focus for Cai Ming’s development in recent years.

"Is it that they’re not supplying?" It’s impossible, right? Gong Ruini remembered her uncle as a generous person who wouldn’t have poor relationships with suppliers.

But why would the suppliers stop supplying? Gong Ruini found it very peculiar.

"Not only are they not supplying, but it seems they’re looking to collaborate with others." Recalling his brother’s and father’s instructions, Zhao Guangran couldn’t hold it in any longer.

Such a significant matter, even if he didn’t mention it now, wouldn’t Ni Zi find out eventually?

Once Ni Zi knew, while she wouldn’t confront others, she definitely wouldn’t let him off.

Collaborate with others? No way, right? Gong Ruini was shocked, "Who would they collaborate with?"

"Who else could it be but the Old Wei Family?" Zhao Guangran sneered; he really found the Old Wei Family repulsive. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

It’s his family, huh? Gong Ruini responded with an "oh," it seemed they couldn’t escape the persistent trouble from the Old Wei Family anywhere they went.

The issue was, no matter how repulsive, they could only endure it; after all, the Old Wei Family had the resources, and more importantly, they made a lot of money by constantly poaching from others.