Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

The county market was the same as the Dong'an Market in the old city. Even in the early morning, it was already crowded and bustling, making the newly arrived brothers Xiaohu very excited. At this moment, the hawking sounds in the market were endless.

"Fresh fruits and vegetables, picked from my own fields, sweeter than sugar and as crisp as winter dates!" An old man with wrinkles on his face but in good spirits, raised his basket high and shouted loudly. His basket was filled with colorful seasonal fruits and vegetables, exuding an attractive luster. These fruits and vegetables seemed to show people the generous gifts of nature.

"Handmade cloth shoes are strong and durable. Don't miss them if you pass by. Bring a pair for your elderly and children at home!" Not far away, a middle-aged woman was busy weaving cloth shoes and enthusiastically soliciting passers-by. Her stall was filled with a variety of cloth shoes, and each pair carried the traces of the craftsman's careful production and full of warmth.

"The freshly-made steamed buns are thin-skinned, big-stuffed, and steaming hot. I guarantee you'll be satisfied with one bite!" Not far away, in front of a steaming bun shop, the boss was busy sweating profusely. The white mist coming out of the steamer and the tempting aroma intertwined, attracting many diners to stop. The two brothers, Dahu and Xiaohu, were also attracted by the aroma and swallowed their saliva unconsciously.

"Take a look, these purely hand-woven bamboo baskets are both environmentally friendly and practical, perfect for both gifts and personal use!" A bamboo craftsman sat behind his stall, shouting as he skillfully weaved the bamboo in his hands into various shapes. In less than a cup of tea, an exquisite bamboo basket appeared in his hands.

This bamboo craftsman not only has superb skills, but also works very quickly. In the blink of an eye, exquisite bamboo products are born between his nimble fingers. The ground beside him is filled with various bamboo products, including small and exquisite bamboo baskets, exquisite and cute bamboo baskets, and uniquely shaped bamboo baskets... There are so many things to see that it is hard to take your eyes off.

"Sugar-fried chestnuts are fragrant and sweet, warming your hands and heart!" A shout came from afar, followed by a tempting caramel aroma. Following the sound, I saw a vendor slowly approaching with a cart. On the cart was a large iron pot filled with black gravel. The golden chestnuts were crackling under the stir-frying of the gravel, emitting an irresistible aroma.

Xiaohu sniffed, his eyes lit up instantly, and a trace of saliva flowed unconsciously from the corner of his mouth. He excitedly pulled Dahu's hand and ran towards the sugar-roasted chestnuts impatiently.

Big Tiger was dragged by Little Tiger and staggered, but his face was filled with happy smiles. They stared with wide eyes and looked around curiously, as if they were in a brand new world. Everything here was so new and interesting to them, making them feel extremely excited.

Liu Pingan looked at the two guys' cheerful backs, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He smiled and shook his head, then shouted loudly: "Xiao Hu, Da Hu, don't run away, we still have things to sell!"

As he spoke, he took a bag from his back, which was filled with handicrafts made by the villagers.

These handicrafts include bamboo baskets, bottles and stools, each of which is of good quality. Chang Yan and Li Yuan also carried their own handicrafts and followed Liu Pingan to a corner of the market, where they found an open space, set up their stalls and neatly placed the handicrafts on them.

He even prepared a sign that read: "Handmade, unique, good quality and affordable!"

Seeing this, Chang Yan exchanged glances with Li Yuan and began to shout, "Fellow villagers, look here! Purely hand-woven, environmentally friendly, beautiful and practical, don't miss it if you pass by!" Chang Yan's voice was loud and contagious, instantly attracting the attention of many passers-by. While shouting, he picked up an exquisite bamboo basket and showed it to the onlookers, explaining in detail the uniqueness and production process of these handicrafts.

Li Yuan was helping on the side. With a smile on his face, he patiently answered customers' questions. From time to time, he picked up other handicrafts from the stall, such as bamboo vases, practical bamboo stools, etc., and showed them to customers one by one, allowing them to feel that these handicrafts were not only beautiful, but also very practical.

After buying sugar-roasted chestnuts from a distance, the two brothers, Xiaohu and Dahu, also ran back excitedly and joined the sales. Xiaohu looked simple and honest, but he was very clever. He held a few small bamboo toys and shuttled around the stall, attracting the attention of the children; Dahu followed Chang Yan and Li Yuan's example and introduced the characteristics of handicrafts to the adults in a serious manner.

As time went by, more and more people gathered in front of their stall, praising these handmade handicrafts full of local flavor. Many people paid for their favorite items, and some even asked if there were more styles and stocks.

In less than a short while, all the handicrafts were sold out.

Although handicrafts are not valuable nowadays, they are all made by people themselves and have unique value and significance.

However, as time went on, as industrialization gradually developed and assembly line products increased, handmade products became noble items, and their prices soared. Take a handmade tailored suit as an example. Although it is no different from a suit made of the same material, its price is several times higher.

This phenomenon may be puzzling, but rich people seem happy to pay more for it.

Human nature is indeed difficult to guess, and this pursuit of high-quality, personalized products is part of human nature.

After selling the goods, everyone did not rush back to the village, but followed Li Yuan to the factory in the county town.

They had to wait for Li Yuan to submit his application for purchasing materials. This factory specializes in producing quilts and is quite large.

Liu Pingan and others did not enter the factory, but chose to wait outside. They stood together, chatting leisurely and enjoying a moment of leisure time.

At this time, Chang Yan came over and frowned and said to Liu Pingan: "Pingan, should we go ask the section chief and others whether the negotiations are over and when we can go back?"

After listening to Chang Yan, Liu Ping'an felt that what Chang Yan said made sense, so he nodded.

He knew that staying in the village all the time was a waste of time. If he could go back earlier, his family would feel more at ease.

So he turned and looked at the supply and marketing cooperative not far away, where there was a phone number and he could contact the section chief.

However, he knew that the cost of making phone calls at that time was not cheap. Even in the 80s, phone charges were still high. But in order to solve the problem at hand, this price was worth paying.

And for Liu Ping'an, this amount of money is really nothing.