Chapter 80: Going to the Black Market
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Yu Huan held her chin and slowly shook her head. “The college entrance examination is not attractive to me. But if my dad insists, I might give it a try.”
Yu Huan’s response left Ye Ling somewhat surprised. She had initially wanted to ask her why she wasn’t interested in the college entrance examination, but considering that they had just met, prying into personal matters didn’t seem appropriate, so she didn’t press turther.
Noticing that Ye Ling was preparing for the college entrance examination, Yu Huan took the initiative to speak up. “I have a few current affairs newspapers that I subscribed to when I was in Gold City. My family sends them to me every month. If you’re interested, I can lend them to you. It would help you stay updated on current events, which could be useful for the politics section of the exam.”
Ye Ling’s eyes lit up upon hearing this offer. Feeling a bit shy, she replied,
“Thank you. I’ll make sure to return them after reading.”
Yu Huan chuckled amiably. “No problem. It’s just a small favor. I live in the second dormitory on the third floor. Come and find me during your break time, and I’ll be there.”
Ye Ling nodded. When she saw that Yu Huan had finished her glass of water, she was about to get up to refill Yu Huan’s glass when Yu Huan waved her hand. “No need, I’m about to head back. By the way, when are you planning to return to the dormitory?”
“After the results of the pharmacy administrator exam are out, I’ll likely head back. I got into some trouble before, so I came here to lay low,” Ye Ling explained briefly.
“Oh, I see. It’s that b*stard Wang Gang, right? He has a terrible reputation. I heard that he even forced a young female scholar to get pregnant. In the end, the young female scholar was punished. She had an abortion the night before and was sent back to the city the next day. Her identity as a young scholar was also revoked. Her life could be said to be ruined. But Wang Gang was fine…Forget it, let’s not talk about it anymore.” Yu Huan saw Ye Ling’s ugly expression and quickly shut up.
Yu Huan stood up and prepared to leave. Ye Ling retrieved two jars of flower tea from inside the room and handed them to Yu Huan. “These are for you. Brewing and drinking them is good for your health.”
“Great, I’ll follow the doctor’s orders!” Yu Huan said with a cheerful smile, waving at Ye Ling. “I’ll head back now. I’ll go play with you when you get back to the dormitory.”
After sending Yu Huan off, Ye Ling sat down and thought about what Yu Huan had said about Wang Gang. She felt uneasy.
Although Wang Gang had been beaten up by Min Nan and hadn’t come looking for trouble with her for the time being, he might not have given up. She still had to be careful. As for Lin Fang, she should find time to go and take a look.
Ye Ling’s gaze turned contemplative. She reached for the medicine bottle by her side, feeling a bit more at ease.
The next day, the Wan brothers and Min Nan all left. Ye Ling set out for town, dressed in a bamboo hat and a coarse gray linen cloak. She had even applied herbal juice to her chin to change her skin color. She looked nothing like a young girl.
Upon arriving in town, Ye Ling hesitated between visiting the pharmacy and the black market. Ultimately, she chose the latter.
With her rebirth and her near-death experience in her previous life, Ye Ling’s courage had grown significantly. In her past life, she would have never dared to enter a place like the black market.
The entrance to the black market seemed inconspicuous. There was a noodle shop and a locksmith’s shop on either side.
Upon entering, Ye Ling noticed many people squatting on both sides of the path.
Some were in disguise, while others weren’t. Some seemed cautious and watchful, while others appeared relaxed.
Most of these individuals were either buyers or sellers.
There were also some people who did not sell or buy anything. When they saw someone enter the black market, they took the initiative to ask if they needed them to lead the way or introduce them to the business.
After Ye Ling entered, a thin man in his thirties walked towards her and asked with a smile, “Sir, are you here to buy or sell? Are you looking for buyers or sellers
Ye Ling pondered for a moment but did not immediately chase this person away. It was her first time coming to the black market and she knew nothing. It was necessary to have someone to guide her and introduce her to the situation. Moreover, she had self-defense medicine with her now, so she was not afraid that this person would have any bad intentions.
Ye Ling’s hand emerged from beneath her cloak. Her hand, stained with herbal liquid, held a stalk of herb.
The thin man quickly understood. “You’re looking to sell herbs, right? You’re in luck. My cousin works as an assistant at a medicinal herb buyer’s place. Follow
me..”
