Chapter 615 Tao Tao and He Yuan

The couple had plenty of space, so they didn't bring much. After they arrived at Harbin Airport and landed at the provincial capital airport, a private car was already waiting to pick them up. They weren't going to come to Luoyang for nothing; they had business to attend to.

"Father, Mother, you go back to Luo City with Xiao Jiu to take care of some business. I'm going to the West Market, and I'll come find you in three days."

Xiao Jiu left Zhou Yue her third brother's contact information: "If you need anything, call my third brother and have him pass on our message."

Zhou Yue went directly to the provincial capital's train station to transfer trains, while Xiao Jiu and the others were taken directly to Luo City.

They were brought here by colleagues from the Henan Provincial Military Region Hospital. Xiao Jiu had to return to the provincial hospital for a meeting after finishing his business.

"I'll take the bus there myself in three days, so I won't trouble you to pick me up. Please thank your teachers for me."

Xiao Jiu graduated from a military medical university, so she has always been a member of the military and holds the rank of professional and technical colonel with regimental-level benefits.

She was capable of being a senior colonel, but at her age, it was already quite an achievement to be a colonel. Fortunately, she didn't care about these things.

Those who are in the same profession or at the same level and also mentor students are generally referred to as professors or teachers.

She had only been back in China for a short time, and only knew those who had attended meetings with her. Many others didn't know her well and simply referred to her as "teacher."

It just so happens that the director of our provincial military hospital had participated in an academic conference with her and knew her abilities, so he specially sent someone to pick her up from the airport this time, which was very thoughtful.

Xiao Jiu found a place to change out of his military uniform and put on a comfortable tracksuit to welcome spring in Los Angeles.

Instead of rushing to find Tao Qing, they went directly to the Weng family's house in Liuxiang. When they arrived, they discovered that the house was not occupied by tenants.

It was the house of a local committee leader, and it just so happened that the elderly couple from the Weng family were killed by these beasts.

Upon hearing the name of a certain committee, even though reform and opening up had already begun, many youth educated groups and organizations had been disbanded.

But Tao Changyi and his wife instinctively grabbed Xiao Jiu's hand: "No, let's just give up this house, shall we?"

"Why not? Why shouldn't we? Come on, there's a guesthouse right at the end of this alley. Let's book one and find out what kind of family this Song family is!"

Zhao Lingli wanted to persuade him further, but Tao Changyi knew his daughter's abilities and only told her to be careful.

After leaving Liuxiang, Xiaojiu went directly to Tao Tao's family in Taoxiang.

Years have passed, and Tao Tao's black market has long become a dominant force in the southern part of the city, even though Xiao Jiu has only traded with him once.

That one time alone left a deep impression on them.

Xiao Jiu disguised herself specially, after all, eighteen years have passed, and the little girl from back then is now a married woman, let alone them.

Tao Tao has stepped down to the second line, and it is his underlings Da Peng, He Yuan, and Ma Rong who are active in the black market.

She only needs to ask a few familiar old men and women to find out the answers.

After all, people's living conditions have improved now, and the black market is not so strictly regulated. Who wouldn't want to eat something better?

The black market not only didn't decline, but it actually got better and better. However, this only lasted for the last two years. Once 1983 came, it would completely collapse.

People like this usually have connections in Luo City, so Xiao Jiu went directly to He Yuan.

He Yuan, of course, didn't recognize her in her current state. "Does this young lady need something from me?"

"Brother He, you've become even more mature and composed over the years."

Compared to eighteen years ago, He Yuan is now truly mature and worldly-wise.

That sound...

He Yuan narrowed his eyes. "You are...?"

"Does Brother He still remember Xiao Jiu from 1962, the one who traded grain?"

He Yuan was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up when he remembered her.

"Oh my god, you're Xiao Jiu? That little girl?"

Xiao Jiu nodded. "Yes, I'm Xiao Jiu. I came here to try my luck, but I didn't expect to run into you."

They met at night, secretly, and didn't dare to look closely.

Now He Yuan is much more upright and has a typical square face. Although his skin is dark, his features are very regular.

When talking to Xiaojiu, he managed the relationship between the two of them very well.

It not only shortened the distance between them, but also allowed you to see the sense of propriety deep in his eyes.

"Where is Brother Tao? I'd like to see him."

"What's the matter?" His boss isn't someone anyone can just see whenever they want.

Xiao Jiu nodded, "There is something I need to do. I can only stay here for three days, so I want to finish this quickly."

If you take me there and we can reach an agreement, I can cooperate with you on a batch of meat.

It's said that there's a meat shortage in Los Angeles markets right now.

"It's not just meat, it's also grain. Both of these are always in short supply. Do you really have any?"

Xiao Jiu smiled at him. He Yuan saw that this matter had a chance, and Xiao Jiu had already been to the Tao family in Peach Alley.

So he led the person over, went in first to talk, and then came out after he finished.

"My brother wants you to come in and talk."

This result was not unexpected, but I didn't expect to find Tao Tao in such poor condition when I went in; he looked sickly.

She was extremely thin, with sunken eyes, and had long lost her former vigor, which really surprised her.

Hesitant and indecisive, how can I do anything for her in this state?

"I remember those eyes very clearly, little girl. It's been so many years since you last visited. Is there something you need?"

Although he spoke weakly, his gaze was sharp, scrutinizing her from the moment she entered.

She didn't come rashly; she had at least thoroughly investigated Song Yong's public network of connections within a certain committee.

In particular, Song Yong had caused a lot of trouble for these black market people back then. He would arrest them like chickens, killing as many as he could.

In those circumstances back then, how could anyone possibly avoid getting their shoes wet?

After being arrested, they had to bail him out. That's when Song Yong would seize the opportunity to take advantage of any opportunity to make money.

It was precisely because of these grudges that Xiao Jiu dared to come to Tao Tao.

“The house that Song Yong occupied originally belonged to the surname Weng. The house was then transferred to me, and I have the house deed and land deed here.”

I've been living away from home for several years, and when I came back this time I wanted to transfer the property to someone else, but I didn't expect that the house had already been occupied by someone else.

I don't have many connections in Los Angeles, so I'd like to ask Brother Tao for a favor and see if it's possible to get my house back.

Tao Tao chuckled upon hearing this, "Do you know what status the Song family holds in this area?"

Song Yong is not afraid of anyone, but when one member of the Song family attains power, even his chickens and dogs rise to prominence. I have to show him respect when I see him.

"You little brat, you're so arrogant! You come up here wanting me to do something that offends people for you. Why should I?"

Xiao Jiu originally intended to exchange supplies, but seeing Tao Tao's current state, she couldn't help but look at the middle-aged woman who had been sitting next to him.

"Sister, Brother Tao doesn't look well. Do you have any medical records? Could you show them to me?"

Tao Tao was taken aback when he heard this, and even the woman subconsciously looked at him. When the two exchanged glances, Xiao Jiu introduced herself.

“Brother Tao, I am a doctor, and I studied abroad for several years and just returned to China.”