After leaving the bar, Li Yian began to calculate the information he had just acquired in his mind. This significant price difference was only a short-term market condition during wartime, but if he could seize the opportunity, he could surely accumulate capital.
But how to enter this market?
After returning to his residence and lying on the bed, Li Yian pondered over it, staring at the ceiling.
"The key is to bring the goods over."
Demand stimulated the market, naturally giving rise to the black market. For Li Yian, who had once bought a hundred-pound vegetable pack, he was well aware of the immense profits in the black market. Of course, he also knew that this market was temporary, with only about two years left!
"Cigarettes, sugar..."
That night, as Li Yian lay in bed, all he could think about was the black market, all he could think about was this lucrative business opportunity that could make one soar to great heights!
...
Li Yian was shocked by the stack of pounds on the table.
"Five pairs of stockings, sold for £200 each pair, totaling £1,000."
£1,000!
But he only sold five pairs of stockings!
Was this the immense profit of the black market?
Amidst his shock, the screen flashed again!
[Employee successfully sold five pairs of stockings, earning hefty profits and entering the high-end market, gaining 500 experience points!
What!
He was given 500 experience points right off the bat!
This was truly a pleasant surprise!
"It seems that as long as this continues, I won't have to worry about leveling up at all."
Li Yian thought with excitement.
After all, the parcel in the man's bag contained hundreds of dozens of stockings!
From vintage to seamless, from pantyhose to fishnet, there was everything!
Those were not just stockings, they were stacks of banknotes!
After exiting the system, Stana's voice once again echoed in his ears.
"Mr. Li, you should know I haven't attended the ladies' salon for a long time. Yesterday, I just went to a reading club where only a few ladies could afford it. However, I have received an invitation to attend a salon where there will be more wealthy women, and they will surely be willing to buy more stockings and spend more money."
Stana seemed excited at this point. She hadn't enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded by admirers for a long time. Until now, she still remembered how those women, who had once ostracized her and looked down on her for working outside, had stared at her stockings when she appeared at the reading club yesterday. They could tell at a glance that the stockings on her legs were not painted but real.
When she only hinted that she had more stockings, they all tried to please her, trying to get stockings from her. After all, even if they were wealthy during the war, it was difficult for them to buy stockings.
Compared to money, women were more eager to get nylon stockings!
"...Li, do you believe it? Even proud Lady Charlie, that woman thinks women like me who work outside are not qualified to have afternoon tea with them? But yesterday, she kept trying to please me..."
At this proud moment, Stana's face was full of smiles, and even her gaze at the man underwent a transformation. After all, it was the man who restored her dignity.
As she boasted like a proud peacock, perhaps moved by her words, she even involuntarily lifted her long legs, revealing her slender beauty to the man's gaze.
Seeing the proud woman, Li Yian knew he had found the right person. Such women who had once mingled in high society longed most for regaining their dignity, and he had given her this opportunity. And what he needed was her effort.
But to her disappointment, the man didn't even notice her.
This man...
As her heart felt various complex emotions, she saw the man pick up the banknotes and count out several, saying,
"This is £100, which is your reward."
"What!"
Stana looked at the stack of banknotes in astonishment, puzzled.
"Didn't you say these stockings were my reward? Why are you giving me money too?"
"Madam, your work deserves a reward, and..."
Li Yian pointed to the stockings on her legs.
"They are your prize, so I naturally have to pay you a salary."
In an instant, the woman screamed in excitement, not caring about anything else, and impulsively rushed to the man's side, planting a kiss on his cheek.
"Thank you, thank you, this is the best gift I've received since the outbreak of the war!" Excited Stana even forgot that she was a married woman. When she became excited, she kissed him again, this time on the lips.
It must be said that a woman's kiss was powerful and tempting. After a passionate kiss, the woman's eyes became blurred, her hands cradling the man's cheeks, her enticing red lips gently parting.
"My dear, please don't restrain yourself..."
With that, her beautiful eyes narrowed, and she passionately kissed him again.
Restrain.
At this moment, any man would not restrain himself.
...
When he woke up again and saw the sleeping woman, Li Yian smiled and got up, dressing himself and coming to the living room. The woman's long skirt and high heels were casually thrown on the floor of the living room.
The battle was indeed intense!
Just as Li Yian was picking up the clothes, there was a knock on the door.
"Haha, my old friend, you must have been anxious these past few days!"
Who else could it be if not Li Guoren?
As soon as he entered, Li Guoren caught a whiff of the perfume lingering in the living room, scanning the room slightly, he immediately understood that there was a woman in the house.
But he didn't point it out, but directly took out the identity document.
"Here you go, old friend, this is your identity document. It took some effort, so sorry to keep you waiting,"
He hinted at it, understanding the situation and showing his goodwill.
Receiving the thin identity document, Li Yian was naturally grateful. How could he not be grateful? With this piece of paper, he had a legal status and no longer had to worry about being hanged.
"Thank you, brother, a big favor doesn't need thanks, I will always remember your kindness."
"We're brothers, no need to be so polite."
Grateful, Li Yian said again.
"Brother, please wait a moment..."
As Li Yian opened the book clip, Li Guoren couldn't help but pause.
There were thick stacks of money in the book clip.
Where did he get the money from?
Didn't he only have £5 when he left the police station?
Before he could react, he was handed a dozen or twenty £5 banknotes.
"Brother, what is this? What are you doing?"
"This money, please take it, brother. I remember your favor, but there's no such thing as doing things without spending money. I can't let you do me a favor and spend money,"
Pushing the money back to Li Guoren, Li Yian explained.
"Not hiding it from you, brother, these past two days I've been contacting family acquaintances in London, this is..."
He waved the banknotes in his hand and smiled.
"For now, there's no need to worry about livelihood!"
A true scion of wealth indeed!
Looking at the young man in his early twenties in front of him, Li Guoren couldn't help but feel excited. He hadn't misjudged this person after all!
This guy is truly from a wealthy family. He just sought out an acquaintance, and there were bundles of banknotes in his hands.
That stack of money must be at least eight hundred pounds, if not a thousand!
No wonder there's a scent of perfume in the room!
With money, who worries about women?
Seeing Li Guoren still a bit dazed, Li Yi'an couldn't help but smile to himself. The reason for giving him money was twofold: first, to ensure he would assist him better, and second, to let him know—his background was not simple!
With both factors combined, he would surely devote himself wholeheartedly to assisting him!
Looking at Li Guoren, who still hadn't fully recovered, Li Yi'an asked again.
"Oh right, Brother, there's another matter I'd like to trouble you with."
"What is it? As long as it's something I can do for you, just speak up!"
Li Guoren quickly replied.
"I've just arrived in England, and there are many things I'm unfamiliar with. There's something I'd like to ask Brother about."
"Go ahead."
"Do you happen to know any way to go to the United States?"
Then, Li Yi'an emphasized,
"I mean, like, right now..."
The reason for asking him was that the Ambassador and his wife were currently in the United States, so Li Guoren must have some knowledge of channels.
"Go to the United States..."
Li Guoren was initially stunned, then frowned and said,
"Currently, with the shipping routes cut off, it's difficult to manage!"
That's exactly what he wanted to hear!
Difficult, not impossible, but difficult.
Some things are understood at a single glance.
"If it were easy, I wouldn't bother you, Brother."