s: My father-in-law’s birthday was yesterday, so I didn’t update in time.
I’m sorry.
Now there are two updates in a row London, Silvertown Pier.
According to the latest Chinese dictionary, "black market" refers to a market that is formed illegally without government approval and is characterized by the trading of goods that are not allowed to be put on the market or by secretly buying and selling goods at a price higher than the open market price.
However, the "black market" is not unique to China.
It has existed almost throughout the history of human civilization.
Ever since mankind emerged from ignorance, black markets have existed in every country and in any era.
As long as there are things in the world that cannot be bought on the formal market but are desired by people, the black market will not disappear.
At most, the difference is only the quantity, scope and degree of goods.
London is no exception, there is also a black market, and it has a long history.
There is London's oldest black market near Richmond Park in southwest London.
It is said to have existed before London existed, but recently it seems to be showing signs of being replaced.
Since the beginning of the war, the black market transactions in Silver Town, located in the east of London, have become more and more prosperous.
Since the implementation of the rationing system, it has become more and more like London's first black market.
The black market is located in the dock area of Silver Town.
Because it is close to the Thames River, with this geographical advantage, this place has spontaneously formed a black market in the past few years.
The materials circulating here are mainly smuggled parallel imports from the East.
Baker's home is not far from here.
He has been here several times before and bought some parallel imports from the black market, such as the large freezer he now uses at home and his Mercedes-Benz.
These were all parallel imports bought from here.
Baker drove his beloved Mercedes-Benz here with his wife Lisa.
After parking the car in the parking lot next to him, he gave the guard next to him a shilling tip and took his wife into the black market.
Although this is a black market, things are sold openly and openly, without any sneakiness at all.
It looks no different from several traditional commercial streets in London.
"Dear, there are so many people here.
Is this really a black market?"
Seeing this scene, Lisa was a little embarrassed.
This is completely different from the black market she imagined.
Shouldn't the black market be a place where everyone talks in low voices and trades secretly in the room?
Unlike now, there are densely packed shops on both sides of the road, with an endless stream of customers coming and going.
The sounds of soliciting customers and bargaining can be heard everywhere, and it is very lively.
The most outrageous thing is that there are a lot of advertisements hanging on the doors of those shops, such as "The latest arrival of special-grade flour from the Far East, the lowest price in London", "Special offers on Chinese electrical appliances, Desheng radios, Red Light tape recorders, the latest models in the world" , "Don't miss the fresh pork slaughtered in the morning, there is no second place in London" and so on.
Baker smiled and said: "Haha, it's normal.
The prices of parallel imports here are cheap, 10 to 30% lower than similar products in the regular market.
If you are lucky and encounter some damaged items, they will even be discounted by half.
Don't take advantage of the bargains.
Aren’t you a fool?
Of course there are too many people.”
"Does the government just not care?"
Lisa was confused.
"Uh, no matter what, why don't you look at it?
There are police, aren't there?"
Baker raised his chin forward.
Sure enough, the few police officers in front were patrolling the streets, and they were seriously maintaining order.
They scanned the surroundings with keen eyes and soon caught a thief from the shop.
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Then, with the shop owner's thanks, he escorted the thief away.
"This is really a black market."
Lisa was even more embarrassed.
"This is a semi-legal black market.
The shops and even the entire market here are backed by big names.
The water behind them is very deep.
Besides, the prosperous market here is also good for the local government, so they all pretend not to know that this is a black market."
Baker said lowly Sheng explained: "For example, the police are here to maintain order.
Not only do they get extra bonuses, but they can also buy things at lower prices.
They naturally work hard."
"Okay, you will know these things later, let's go find the food store now."
Baker said.
As he spoke, he walked to the roadside and browsed a sign indicating the location of various commodities.
"Ha, I found it, Food Lisa, did you see that silver building, the Holy Light Building, where is the largest food store?"
The Holy Light Building is a seven-story department store.
It was nothing in later generations, but it was a very eye-catching building at this time.
Nod International Trading Company occupies five floors here.
"Manager Liu, how is business today?"
"Haha, not bad."
Liu Fan's chubby face was filled with a kind smile, and he used formulaic professional language to deal with this businessman from China.
"Boss Wang looks so good, he must have gotten rich."
Boss Wang said with a grateful face: "No, no, it's just a small amount of money.
It's all thanks to your nod company, otherwise we Chinese people would be unfamiliar with the place here."
"We are all compatriots.
If you can help outside, just help.
It's just a little effort."
Liu Fan said politely.
The two chatted for a while, and then Boss Wang took his leave.
After seeing off the guests, Liu Fan began to read the documents.
Secretary Li next to him said with disdain: "Manager Liu, these businessmen are really desperate.
They dare to run to Europe at this time."
Liu Fan said without raising his face: "Haha, don't say that.
People die for money, and birds die for food.
Risks and benefits are directly proportional.
Anyone who dares to come dares to take risks.
At this time, they run away One trip can make more money than three trips before.
Why don't you come?
If it weren't for the tight traffic jam in China, there would be at least several times more people coming than now."
Liu Fan, courtesy name Bilong.
A native of Zizhou, Sichuan and a businessman, he used to work in a shop at home.
After Xingke appeared, he joined Xingke.
Originally, he only planned to take a position like a shopkeeper in Xingke, but he accidentally entered the intelligence department and currently works for the Ministry of National Security.
This Nod International Trading Company is apparently a property of the British Godzilla Consortium, but we all know that Desmond, the boss of the Godzilla Consortium, is under Mr.
Wen.
Liu Fan's task this time was very easy, and there was no need to take risks.
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It was to control the silver town's black market through the power of the Godzilla Consortium, and use the black market transactions to purchase various precious metals, rare antiques, etc. from the private sector.
You know, Niu Niu has plundered the entire earth and plundered the world for hundreds of years.
There are countless good things at home.
Although most of them are concentrated in the hands of their royal family, government and wealthy and powerful people, they have fallen into the hands of the people.
There are also a lot of them, including those former dignitaries who have declined in the Middle Way.
Although they have declined, some of the good things in their families are still intact.
If you want to get these things at another time, it will cost a lot of money and price.
But things are different now.
This is war, troubled times, and long-term war and troubled times.
As the saying goes, "gold in troubled times, antiques in prosperous times", but this sentence is not accurate.
If we really get into troubled times, even gold will be worthless.
What is really valuable is food, clothing, medicine, and various survival supplies.
Although Britain has not yet reached this point, the First World War has only started a year, so it is still a long time.
What's more, they have already started to implement a rationing system.
It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality.
The British, who are used to living a good life, are so able to endure the days of having to put a few meters into the pot.
They are not poor, they just cannot get in the supplies.
The shortage of survival supplies was enough to make many people unbearable in the past.
In order to maintain their living standards, they would make wise choices.
The Bakers walked into the Holy Light Building.
It adopts the model of a later supermarket, with no counter and all products placed on open shelves or baskets for customers to choose.
The products are all priced, and customers go to checkout after making their selections.
This model has become popular in later generations, but it is a very new thing in this era.
This considerate and convenient shopping method attracts a large number of customers.
Even though it is a black market, it is still crowded.
The Bakers were no exception and were attracted by this novel way of shopping.
At this time, a young girl wearing a waiter's uniform and long skirt came up to them, smiled at them and said: "Good afternoon, madam and sir, are you here for shopping?
Let me introduce myself, my name is Fran.
The shopping guide here.
If you want to buy anything, you can tell me and I will give you some reference."
"Miss, we want to buy some food," Lisa said.
"Okay, please come with me.
The beverage area is in area 13, and the cooked food area is in area 49."
Fran said politely, and borrowed a shopping trolley for them from the side.
The Bakers were dazzled by the dazzling variety of goods here.
Fran is a competent shopping guide.
Seeing that it was their first time here, she introduced the products in the store.
"This is the beverage area.
There are 56 kinds of tea and 23 kinds of coffee in our store.
The best one is this one.
The best Longjing tea from China.
In the past, it was a treasure exclusively for the Chinese royal family.
The annual output is less than 100 kilograms.
It is not available at all.
For sale to the public," Fran pointed to the row of locked glass jars and said, "This is the only one available in our store in Europe, priced at 99 pounds per ounce."
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"My God, this is several times more expensive than gold," Lisa covered her mouth and exclaimed.
Baker's face didn't look good either.
"Haha, its output is less than gold, and of course it is more expensive than gold.
Of course, we not only have this kind of top-quality tea here, but also other luxury tea, high-end tea, and popular tea."
Fran smiled and pointed Looking at another row of glass jars, he said: "This is a luxury version of tea, priced at 6 to 20 pounds per ounce.
It is suitable for gentlemen to hold tea parties.
This row is high-end tea, most suitable for distinguished gentlemen to drink on a daily basis.
It is sold per pound.
Prices from 10 shillings to £5” Damn it, this is ridiculous.
Baker's face finally looked better, and the price was still acceptable.
I really can’t afford the deluxe version of tea
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