Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife - Chapter 266

Chapter 266: Arrested ( 1 )
Unlike them, Li Chenmo and Lu Jueyu knew what would happen in the future. During the economic reform period, around 1990’s, land and property prices rose significantly. Even for houses in the village, when the country enters the development period, the government will spend a lot of money or give them a better house as compensation for the land and houses.

Father Li spent 600 yuan to build this house, but in the future the house will cost more than 250,000 yuan. Judging from the location of Xie Village, it can even be used as a resort. Therefore, if possible, they should purchase more land at the onset of economic reforms. It can be considered as an investment.

Seeing that Li Chenmo and Lu Jueyu were silent, Father Li asked, “Third son, do you have any other suggestions?”

After weighing the pros and cons, Li Chenmo said, “Father, I think it is better for us to keep this house. We can lend it to the production team as a dormitory for educated youth. In exchange, we can ask for a reduction in taxes. We don’t know what will happen in the future, so in the end it’s better to keep it.”

Both Father Li and Li Chenze trust Li Chenmo very much. Not only because he was the only one in his family who went to school, but also because he understood the political situation of the government. With connections, he can get information faster and more accurately.

Father Li remembered what the educated youth had said before and had a premonition that something big was going to happen. Something that would shake up an entire country and bring about huge changes in their current lives.

After thinking about it, Father Li said, “Then we will follow your suggestion. I will go and talk to the team leader about this later. ”

“Father, my wife and I will pay the tax, you don’t have to worry about it.” Li Chenmo added.

Father Li nodded and said, “In that case, I will transfer this house to your name.”

Li Chenze and Zhang Dongmei had no objections. If Li Chenmo paid the taxes, the house should belong to him. What’s more, this house was originally used as a mortgage when Li Chenxuan borrowed food from Li Chenmo.

After the discussion, Li Chenmo and Lu Jueyu returned home. They entered Lu Jueyu’s space to take a shower and change clothes. When they came out of her space, they also brought their wedding dresses. Then, they rode bicycles to the county town to take wedding photos.

At the same time, in the county town, Li Chenxuan was panicking while looking for his money in his rented house. After he discovered his bag was torn yesterday, he started looking for his money. He searched every road he took but could not find the money. After searching for a long time, he returned to the house he rented and smashed everything in a rage.

“Damn it! If I knew I would lose it, I would never have brought it with me.” He said through gritted teeth.

He tasted blood in his throat as he thought about the money he had lost. He clenched his fists tightly and swallowed the iron taste with difficulty.

“I can’t just give up. Since I can’t get it back, I have to find other ways to get more money.” He said to himself with red eyes.

At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and his eyes lit up, “Yes, how could I forget that place?”

He took one look at the food in the cupboard and made his decision. Since he was in urgent need of money, he didn’t want to wait until tomorrow and quickly packed up the salt, oil, sugar and meat. He wrapped everything in a cloth and put it in his bag. After locking the door, he went to the market.

Different from the black market in town where Li Chenmo and Lu Jueyu visited, the black market in the county town is larger and has more items. But because there are so many people, the risk is also higher. Generally speaking, unless necessary, no one will go to the black market after dawn because it is easy to be discovered by the officers.

But for Li Chenxuan, he had no other choice. His boss only agreed to let him marry Yanyan if he gave 500 yuan and a bicycle as a bride price. Not to mention the wedding banquet, the bride price alone cost him eight hundred yuan.

He had agreed without hesitation before because he thought he still had the money. How can he marry her now that he has no money?

Therefore, he could only sell the food on the black market. As long as he can give them half of the bride price, his marriage is basically settled. After he embezzle some money from the factory, he would be able to pay the rest of the bride price. When he marries Yanyan, his status will be improved and he will earn more money, whether through bribes, salaries, or other means.

Since he had never sold food on the black market, he didn’t know he shouldn’t act suspiciously and covered his face. As he entered a dark alley, two officers noticed his suspicious behavior and decided to follow him.

When people around saw the officers entering the black market, they quickly dispersed and informed their friends. So, when Li Chenxuan came to the alley where he usually bought meat and grain, he found that there was no one there.

Thinking that it might be because it was past noon and not many people came to visit, he decided to wait. After waiting for nearly an hour, he finally saw a young man covering his face with a scarf walking towards him.

Seeing him, Li Chenxuan’s eyes lit up. Without wasting any more time, he walked up to him and asked in a low voice, “Comrade, are you here to buy or sell?”