Lu Zhixia quickly arrived at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative on her bicycle. Just then, she saw a staff member in a blue uniform carrying a cardboard box coming out, so she smiled and greeted him.
"Comrade! Hello, can you do me a favor?"
The young man looked at the girl in front of him and suddenly remembered that she was the relative that the director had just recognized yesterday.
So he smiled and said, "What kind of help do you need? Just tell me!"
"Hey, I'm looking for Director Yu! Could you please call him for me?"
"Of course, I'll go and call him over right now."
"Thanks!"
"Don't be so polite with me. Director Yu is your uncle. Who knows, I might need your daughter to speak up for me in the future!"
Lu Zhixia smiled but did not answer. In her opinion, yesterday's family reunion was a bit too casual.
The old man was grateful to her for saving his life.
To put it bluntly, this kind of "family reunion" means that if someone takes it seriously, they'll become close to you.
If you don't take it seriously, you'll be met with indifference all the time!
Soon, Director Yu appeared at the entrance, still wearing yesterday's work uniform, except that he was wearing a hat today.
He walked over with a smile, "Xiao Lu, you've delivered just in time. We're going to eat in a little while."
Lu Zhixia took the bag out of the box.
"The bones were packed in a bag, and the soup was packed in a bag, and it's still warm."
Director Yu took it casually and handed it to the person next to him. Just by looking at the color of the braised pork ribs, you could tell that the taste would be good. The aroma could be smelled even when you got close.
Are you still selling steamed buns today?
"Yes, they also sell steamed buns."
“Then you might as well stand here and sell them. A hundred or so buns will sell out quickly!” Director Yu took out some money from his pocket. “I can’t buy them all today. Those little brats can’t handle the money in their pockets. I’ll just buy ten buns for myself.”
"Uncle, if you want to eat it, I won't charge you."
Lu Zhixia was grateful that the other party had given her special treatment, and her offer to treat her to steamed buns was a genuine gesture.
"No way! You run a small business, you only make so little money each day, you can't use it all to subsidize me!" As he spoke, he placed the money on the box. "If you don't accept this money, then don't consider me your uncle!"
Lu Zhixia could tell from his expression that he was sincere, so she accepted the money, packed the buns for him, tied them up in 12 bags, and handed them over with both hands.
"I can accept the money, but I'll give you two extra steamed buns."
“You’re a very kind person, kid. Okay, I’ll take this bun. If you need anything, just tell your uncle. I’m very influential around here!” Director Yu said with a smile. “Actually, it’s also because your brother is very influential. He works for the government.”
Lu Zhixia now understood what was going on. The old man's son was a big shot who worked in the government, so it made sense.
They're either secretaries or leaders, basically the kind of people you can talk to.
To befriend someone like that, you only need to make a casual remark.
"Then Uncle, you go ahead and do your work. I'll sell some steamed buns at the door and see if I can sell them all."
"Okay, then I'll get back to work." Director Yu said cheerfully, "I can't help it, I love this food, but I don't know how to cook it."
Lu Zhixia now completely understood: this old man was a glutton, just like that mischievous old man in the TV series.
"Actually, I can make quite a lot of things. If I have time, I can make anything for you with the materials."
"If that's how you put it, then you can send me anything you think is delicious. I'll give you money or ingredients, and I promise you won't lose out! In short, neither of us will lose out. You take the money, and I'll eat."
Lu Zhixia liked dealing with straightforward people. "Alright, I understand now that you put it that way."
Old Yu saw his dining companion come out, and asked, "Are you talking to Lu Zhixia?"
"I went to eat with them!"
"Okay, goodbye Uncle!"
After Lu Zhixia and the others left, they set up a stall in front of the supply and marketing cooperative, taking advantage of the shade under a big tree.
"Selling steamed buns, selling steamed buns, buns with big fillings and thin skin."
The old lady led her granddaughter to the supply and marketing cooperative. As they walked in through the door, she felt something was wrong and came back. She looked at the styrofoam box on the bicycle next to the woman.
"Steamed buns? You sell steamed buns?"
"That's right! Without ration coupons, it's 18 cents; with ration coupons, half a tael of ration coupons costs 15 cents per bun."
Lu Zhixia enthusiastically introduced the old lady, and seeing that she seemed to be in good condition, she took out a steamed bun from the box and opened it in front of the old lady.
The meat filling inside was exposed, and the oil was dripping out.
The old lady's mouth watered immediately. "How much money do you want from what you have?"
“It’s the same price. I know you want to bargain, but this is a small business. I make small profits but quick turnover.” Lu Zhixia served with a smile. “I make these hundred or so buns just to make a little money.”
"Alright! You've had it tough too, I'll give you food coupons, I want 10!" The old lady took out the money and coupons from her pocket in one swift motion.
Lu Zhixia didn't expect such a big spender to come on her first day of business. She took two buns out of another bag and stuffed them into another bag.
They collected 10 steamed buns and gave them to the old lady.
"Auntie, it's delicious! Come again next time!"
"You have such a sweet tongue, I'll definitely buy it next time I see you!"
The old lady led her granddaughter into the supply and marketing cooperative, as she didn't like to cook on such a hot day.
I bought exactly 10 steamed buns, so the mother and daughter will have dinner tonight.
Once inside, I realized, how can you set up a stall in front of the supply and marketing cooperative?
Is nobody in charge?
Or perhaps you don't go out often, and the policy has changed again.
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