Chapter 1324: The Exchange

Yang Xiuqin raised her eyebrow, "State your terms." It’s still better to be straightforward."There are already many educated youths looking to join us. Their suggestion is a thousand yuan for this spot, but no one has agreed to a thousand yuan."

"Oh? So what’s your idea?"

"My idea is one thousand five." Originally, she planned for one thousand two, but seeing Yang Xiuqin’s overbearing demeanor, Pan Xiaoying mentioned one thousand five.

"One thousand five? Pan Xiaoying, I’m sorry, but I don’t have that much money." Does she think I’m stupid and rich?

"Then there’s no way. I’ll ask someone else; several people have mentioned this to me."

"Alright, then take care."

Yang Xiuqin watched Pan Xiaoying leave, with a cold smile on her face. She wasn’t a fool; she had a rough idea of what Pan Xiaoying was up to.

She didn’t believe that Pan Xiaoying could sell it for one thousand five. But she still called out, "Pan Xiaoying, if no one wants it for one thousand five, come find me for one thousand."

Pan Xiaoying gritted her teeth, fuming inside. She thought to herself that even if no one wanted it, she wouldn’t go to her.

She went to Zheng Family Village, struggling through the thick snow. Her cotton shoes were filled with snow, but she persevered to reach Zheng Family Village.

This time, it was a male comrade from the city.

"Wei Zhigang. Do you still want to exchange spots with me?"

"You’ve thought it through?"

"Yes, one thousand two hundred yuan and I’ll exchange with you, and as long as your village agrees, and the educated youth office agrees, Li Family Village will accept you."

"One thousand two? I really don’t have it, five hundred yuan at most. I only have six hundred yuan in hand."

"Then I’m sorry."

Pan Xiaoying left without looking back, ignoring Wei Zhigang’s calls behind her.

She then went to Sun Family Village and found Wang Hong, who was from the same city.

"Pan Xiaoying, I don’t even have a thousand yuan."

It was already noon by now. Pan Xiaoying was exhausted and hungry, but having made this plan and being out here, she was determined to sell the spot.

She filtered through her options internally, finally feeling dejected that Yang Xiuqin was the only one likely to have the means, yet she only offered one thousand yuan. How could that work?

She had to return to her. Anyone else she approached would be a waste of time.

She went back to Liu Family Village again. Yang Xiuqin’s face wasn’t showing any displeasing expression to Pan Xiaoying.

"Yang Xiuqin, this spot is limited; at least one thousand two and it’s yours."

"One thousand two? I’m really sorry, but I can’t afford one thousand two. My highest offer is one thousand, and that’s only because we’re hometown buddies."

Seriously, she’s a fool. Li Family Village is developing well now. Later on, just distributing the profits will be quite substantial.

"One thousand is too little."

"Pan Xiaoying. If you agree to one thousand, we’ll go to the educated youth office tomorrow. If you don’t agree, then forget it."

Pan Xiaoying was truly conflicted. Others were willing to give one thousand straightforwardly, and she had already spent so much effort, yet not a penny more.

"Yang Xiuqin, I know you don’t care about the two hundred yuan. How about you give me one thousand one? It’s not in vain for me to be the first one to come in such thick snow."

Yang Xiuqin shook her head. Actually, from the start when Pan Xiaoying haggled, asking for one thousand two, she would have given it. Now, having gone around with no buyers, she decided to come to her? "This is all I’ve got."

Pan Xiaoying’s eyes were red, not wanting to cry, but mostly from anger.

"Yang Xiuqin, you’re so wealthy, do you really care about this bit of money?"

"Pan Xiaoying, you’re mistaken. I’m not rich, I’ve been here two years. A hundred yuan was saved by me, the rest is my savings."

Pan Xiaoying gritted her teeth, "Fine, one thousand it is. Today give me the money, tomorrow go inquire at the educated youth office. If they agree, then issue the migration proof from your village and come find me in our village. You also need to ensure I can enter your Liu Family Village."

"Pan Xiaoying, this isn’t about one or two yuan. This is a thousand yuan. I don’t want to test anyone’s character.

Let’s do it this way; at eight we’ll meet at the township station. If there’s a car, we’ll take it; if not, we’ll walk together to the county. If by nine either of us hasn’t arrived, then consider it canceled.

Once we receive confirmation, the day after tomorrow you issue the migration proof and my receipt proof from Li Family Village. Similarly, I’ll arrange migration for you in Liu Family Village.

At that time, I won’t shortchange you a penny.

You don’t need to say you don’t trust me. My character is here, my Yang Family doesn’t owe money, my spit nails."

Pan Xiaoying nodded in agreement, gritting her teeth. She was willing to fight for this thousand yuan. Although she looked down on Yang Xiuqin, she trusted the Yang Family’s integrity.

Having agreed, she then went back.

It was almost dark; instead of returning to the educated youth point, she went directly to Li Yungui’s house to confirm things.

Li Yungui looked at the disheveled Pan Xiaoying, sighing internally, wondering what this girl was thinking.

"Village Chief Li, I’ve already settled things with my friend. Tomorrow we’ll inquire at the educated youth point, and if it’s feasible, the day after tomorrow please issue the migration proof and the acceptance letter for me."

"Pan, although our village is small, it’s bound to develop well in the future."

Pan Xiaoying nodded perfunctorily; it was extraordinarily cold. She felt her feet had no sensation anymore, and her cotton shoes were soaked.

Seeing her reaction, Li Yungui decided not to persuade her anymore.

"Who’s this comrade coming here?"

"From the same city as me, a female comrade born in ’47. Her family background isn’t good, but her grandfather once donated money and food to the army."

Even if you reach Li Family Village, what of it? Let the village chief know your background is subpar.

Li Yungui raised an eyebrow; it’s better for someone like Pan Xiaoying to leave quickly, her character isn’t commendable.

"Alright, if it’s possible, I’ll issue you the proof the day after tomorrow."

Receiving confirmation, Pan Xiaoying then returned to the educated youth point.

That day was truly exhausting, traversing the snow was difficult, requiring high concentration. On top of visiting several villages and not having had lunch, adding it all up made Pan Xiaoying collapse to sleep upon returning to the point.

At dinner, she forced herself up but ate more than anyone else.

She felt justified in eating heartily; after all, everyone dined together and she hadn’t eaten at noon, they benefited at her expense.

Once things were confirmed tomorrow, she planned to distribute her grain. It ought to be more than what Liu Family Village had.

Lying in bed at night, Pan Xiaoying felt some regret; there’s no way Liu Family Village could compare to Li Family Village, should she really make the exchange? But listening to the others chat, none paid her any attention, and there was still the enticing thousand yuan.

Forget it, it’s already come to this. It’s better to make the swap, after all, a thousand yuan is truly not a small sum, one could buy a house in the city.