Zhang Tianxing's face was gloomy and uncertain. He couldn't afford to fail this time; this delivery was crucial.
If there was even the slightest mistake, his maternal uncle would be ruined for life.
That would make him a useless disappointment.
So, the only thing bothering him now was how to make the delivery at the next stop. Was it possible that that Tofvski guy was planning to rob him of his goods? Zhang Tianxing shook his head.
One shouldn't plot harm against others, but one must guard against others' ill intentions. It seemed he had been too careless.
It was just a small favor, and he took it at face value. It turned out he was too naive.
Seeing Zhang Tianxing's gloomy expression, Liang Cheng said, "Tianxing, if it really doesn't work out, let's find a way to unload the goods later. Let's unload as much as we can. We can't lose everything at the final destination."
"That's a good idea," Zhang Tianxing nodded. He had a whole train car of goods. For one car, it was just him and his uncle, fifteen minutes. How many boxes could they unload?
Thirty boxes would be good, one box per minute per person.
Just thinking about it gave him a headache. Zhang Tianxing stopped dwelling on the problem.
"Uncle, don't worry about it for now. Let's see what happens, whether it's good fortune or disaster."
Tofvski and Tofvnaava didn't seem like ruthless people, but Zhang Tianxing couldn't be sure.
After all, you can know a person's face but not their heart. When self-interest is involved, anything is possible. Never overestimate human nature.
Bottom lines are meant to be broken, perceptions are meant to be challenged. This is the way of the world.
With the clatter of the train, it was about to reach the station.
The traders on the train were already on high alert.
Everyone only had fifteen minutes.
Zhang Tianxing and Liang Cheng arrived at the train car they had contracted.
Ma Er was stunned, "Ignorance is bliss, isn't it? A whole car of goods, and it's just the two of you!"
"Uncle Ma, they won't be laughing soon. Fifteen minutes. Not only the two of them, but even twenty people couldn't unload that much."
"Exactly. The more goods, the more they lose."
Liang Cheng said, "I'll pay to hire people to help unload."
The people around them chuckled, "Brother, save your energy. There's no one. This train is full of traders. They can't even manage their own goods, let alone help you."
Zhang Tianxing grit his teeth, "It's okay, Uncle. It's just a final stop. We'll brave it. As long as there are rules, and as long as they give me a chance to speak."
There was no other way. When you're under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head. There was nothing they could do.
The train pulled into the station. Zhang Tianxing saw a scene that would be etched in his memory. The train and the platform were packed with people. It was an exaggeration to say it was difficult to even squeeze through. He and his uncle had been too optimistic.
This scene had a huge impact on Zhang Tianxing. The traders on and off the train, after just a glance at the goods, began bartering. It was simple, crude, and direct.
Some exchanged goods for money, but that wasn't the mainstream.
Liang Cheng was dumbfounded when he saw the situation. If they tried to unload their goods now, they would probably be sold in minutes.
Zhang Tianxing had already made a decision. With this kind of crowd, why not just collect money and let people on the train take the goods? Sell as much as they could.
Before he could even shout, Zhang Tianxing saw Tofvski and Tofvnaava walking towards them.
They each gave Zhang Tianxing a warm hug.
Zhang Tianxing didn't have time for pleasantries, "This train only stops for fifteen minutes. What happens if my goods can't be unloaded?"
Tofvnaava smiled, "Dear Zhang, don't worry about that. I've already found people. The car can be unloaded shortly. Don't you have a whole car of goods?"
Zhang Tianxing nodded. That was a good idea. Unloading a train car was something that could be done in minutes.
But it seemed the Tofvski family had considerable influence. Unloading a train car was not something ordinary people could do.
Without further ado, Tofvnaava gestured, and uniformed staff stepped forward and directly unloaded the train car.
This scene stunned all the traders present. Could it be done like that?
Immediately, Uncle Ma and his old friend Kovatt began to chat. "Old friend, if train cars can be unloaded, next time I'll book two carloads of goods. What do you say? It'll be convenient for everyone. I'll take a carload back too."
Kovatt shook his head, "That's probably not possible. In Belarus, there are fewer than five people who can unload train cars. Clearly, I'm not one of those five."
Upon hearing Kovatt's words, Ma Er was dumbfounded. Those two actually had such connections. He was just laughing at them, but it turned out he was the clown.
"Wow! There's such a thing as unloading train cars? I've learned something. Next time I'll get a carload of goods."
"Learned it, and learned it well. Next time I'll know how to pick up money. This operation is slick!"
"I was just laughing at them for having too much money and nowhere to spend it. It seems poverty really limits my imagination. I never thought it could be done like this."
Zhang Tianxing and Liang Cheng's actions made all the traders present envious. A whole carload of goods, how much money would that be?
Uncle Ma wouldn't be able to trade for a tank, let alone a super-heavy artillery.
It seemed there's always someone better. Tofvski made an inviting gesture to Zhang Tianxing.
"Distant guests, please. Let us fulfill our duty as hosts."
Tofvnaava's big blue eyes were fixed on Zhang Tianxing, afraid he would refuse.
Zhang Tianxing thought for a moment and nodded. Seeing so many traders on the train, Zhang Tianxing felt a bit tempted.
Who wouldn't want more money? It was an easy way to make money, so of course he was interested, and very interested at that.
He could also check the survival rate of his crayfish. The data wasn't clear yet.
Tofvski waved his hand, "Let's go to the warehouse first and process these crayfish. Let's see the survival rate. Fresh crayfish are priceless, dear Zhang. I hope you won't disappoint me."
"Alright, I also want to know the survival rate. After all, this is our first time, like a young bride stepping into marriage."
Tofvnaava's eyes showed a look of admiration. Seeing her adoring gaze, Zhang Tianxing suddenly felt uneasy. They could be friends and do business, but when it came to something beyond friendship, he hadn't thought about it.
Zhang Tianxing had no plans for marriage yet. He was just a young lad, barely eighteen. It was too early. He wouldn't get married so soon.
That would be irresponsible to everyone involved.
Feelings couldn't be forced. Just because he saw a beautiful woman didn't mean he wanted to possess her. He wasn't that desperate.
Zhang Tianxing's standards had clearly been raised by the beauty of Li Fang, Wen Qing, and Tofvnaava.
As for such matters, it was best to let fate decide. If destiny doesn't bring them together, any attempt would be futile. What heaven arranges is the greatest.