Chapter 143 Procurement Certificates

Director Zhang remarked from the side, "Yes, Comrade Xu is so young, yet his skills are so outstanding. He is truly the pride of our factory."

At this moment, the surrounding workers gathered around, their faces beaming with simple yet heartfelt gratitude, praising him all at once:

"Comrade Xu, thank you so much! You've really been a great help to our factory."

"You really can't judge a book by its cover; this skill is impeccable."

Surrounded by this sudden enthusiasm, Xu Zhili smiled somewhat shyly.

Factory Director Zhou's face lit up with joy, but he still waved his hand and advised, "Alright, alright, stop crowding around here. It's important that the machine is fixed, but production can't be delayed. Get back to your posts."

The workers then gradually dispersed, smiling.

Xu Zhili walked over to the female worker who had been helping to take care of Zhi'an, sincerely thanked her, and then took her younger brother's hand to leave.

I had only taken two steps when I heard a laughing voice:

"Comrade Xu Zhili!"

She turned around and saw Li Mingyang walking towards her with a familiar smile on his face.

“Comrade Li Mingyang.” Xu Zhili nodded in response.

“I’ve heard about it all,” Li Mingyang said, taking a few steps closer, his tone filled with admiration.

"I never expected you to have this ability. Oh, by the way, my uncle is Team Leader Ye at the county public security bureau. He mentioned to me that you're now in charge of the bureau's logistics procurement, and you're doing a great job. He also said you have connections and can even get wild game and mountain produce?"

He spoke softly, but Director Zhang, who happened to hear the words "wild game," suddenly brightened up as if grasping at a lifeline, and quickly wiped his sweat as he leaned closer.

"Wild game? Comrade Xu, do you really have connections to get your hands on meat?"

Seeing this, Xu Zhili roughly understood and asked with a smile, "Director Zhang, what's going on?"

Director Zhang rubbed his hands together, his face showing a mixture of urgency and embarrassment.

"Well, to be honest, it's almost the end of the month, and the canteen is a bit short of supplies. Everyone in the factory is actively responding to the country's call for conservation."

"But then again, last year was a bad year, and the factory hasn't had any meat in ages. The workers are eating nothing but bland soup every day, and they have to use their rations of food sparingly. They don't have much energy to work."

Factory Director Zhou sighed and chimed in, "Yes, all the factories are now shifting production to promote construction, and our factory can't fall behind. Comrade Xu, if you have any ideas, could you... help the factory contact suppliers? Whether it's grain or meat, anything that can fill our stomachs will do!"

Seeing the anxious and expectant looks in the eyes of the two leaders, Xu Zhili thought for a moment and readily nodded: "Director Zhou, Director Zhang, we are all working towards the same goal. Only when the workers are well-fed can production be done well. I should help with this. However..."

She changed the subject, her expression becoming serious, "Procuring supplies must comply with regulations; it's no small matter, especially now that management in all aspects is very standardized."

Director Zhou and Director Zhang exchanged a glance, both understanding the meaning behind Xu Zhili's words.

Seeing them nod in understanding, Xu Zhili's eyes lit up with a light smile, and her tone became more relaxed.

"Since everyone understands the key points here, the factory needs to issue me a formal purchase certificate, clearly stating that it is for purchasing supplies for the machinery factory canteen. This way, the procedures will be complete and in accordance with the rules and regulations."

"Otherwise, all my bags and packages might be confiscated before I even get them into the city, as if I'm a speculator. Don't you think that makes sense?"

Upon hearing this, Director Zhang immediately patted his chest and assured him, "This is simple; it's just a matter of a word from Factory Director Zhou. This is a perfectly legitimate and lawful thing to do for the benefit of all the factory workers."

Li Mingyang, who was standing next to him, also smiled and nodded in agreement.

Factory Director Zhou glared at Director Zhang, both amused and exasperated, and said, "Old Zhang, all you ever do is give me work."

He then turned to Xu Zhili and said seriously, "Comrade Xu, don't worry. As long as you can procure the supplies, I will immediately go to the office to issue the necessary documents. Everything will be smooth sailing, and I guarantee that your procurement will comply with regulations. No one will catch you."

"Okay, I'm relieved to hear that," Xu Zhili replied with a smile. "I'll do my best."

In this way, things turned out to be a win-win situation for all parties: Xu Zhili was able to solve practical difficulties for the machinery factory and also improved her relationship with the factory.

Behind her is the fact that the surplus agricultural products of the Xiangyang Brigade villagers now have a formal sales channel, which will increase the collective income.

The county police officers and the workers at the machinery factory will also benefit from improved meals and increased productivity, making it a win-win situation and a truly good thing.

Xu Zhili rode her bicycle back to Xiangyang Brigade with Xu Zhian on the back.

Under the big locust tree at the village entrance, several women were chatting animatedly in the shade, their conversation flowing smoothly. They were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't even notice the brother and sister riding by on their bicycles.

By the time they finally came to their senses, Xu Zhili and Xu Zhian had already ridden far away.

Otherwise, this group of people would immediately use the siblings as new fodder for conversation and keep talking about them.

Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, the women couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

This educated youth from the city is really capable. He even has a six-year-old brother to take care of, but his skills are by no means lacking.

Not only did they build a spacious house, but they've even added women's bicycles to their collection.

How could anyone not envy such a scene?

Suddenly, an unusually deep and dense roar came from the distant horizon, unlike any airplane sound I had ever heard before.

She sat up abruptly, listened intently, and her expression turned serious.

Xu Zhili's heart clenched at the thought: an airplane?

How could that be? But the sound was getting closer and closer, becoming clearer and clearer.

The surrounding villagers were still busy working, and some muttered as they wiped their sweat, "It's getting more and more stuffy today." No one realized that death was rushing down with the wind.

"Attention everyone! Something's happening, quick, take cover!"

Xu Zhili screamed with all her might, but her voice was quickly scattered by the wind across the vast fields.

The nearby villagers looked up at the sound, most of them looking blank. Some even muttered, "What's going on?"

"Sister?" Xu Zhian's face turned pale with fright, and she gripped her clothes tightly.

"Sister, what's wrong?"

Six-year-old Xu Zhian blinked, his little brows furrowing slightly. He vaguely sensed that his sister's expression had suddenly become much more serious.

No time to explain!

Xu Zhili's eyes sharpened, and she quickly pulled out an inconspicuous tin whistle from her pocket—actually, through spatial manipulation—put it in her mouth, mustered all her strength, and infused it with her mental energy to blow it.

A sharp, piercing, and rapid screech suddenly rang out and echoed repeatedly.