Chapter 41: It’s easier to get things done with someone in the court
After counting the money tremblingly, Lin Sanqi nodded heavily.
"230 is just right, Uncle Fu, let's have a pleasant cooperation."
Old Man Fu was actually not idle either. He opened the bags of tea one by one and took a look. It seemed that he was a careful person.
"Okay, it's a good deal with you, kid. Let's cooperate more in the future. To be honest, we were all well-known figures in the old city. Although we are in a new society now, our foundation is still there.
As long as you can get something good, we have plenty of money and will definitely give you a fair price. Don't worry, a man of his word is a man of his word and he will never do something as despicable as betraying a friend."
What Lin Sanqi didn't know was that this old man Fu really didn't lie.
Fu Zuo's true identity is shocking to know. He is the youngest brother of the last emperor. If the Qing Dynasty had not fallen, he would at least be a prince, a standard member of the Plain Yellow Banner.
The prince is many times more senior than the fake beile in the courtyard. He is indeed a well-known figure in the city.
In the 1950s, these remnants of the Qing Dynasty still lived in their original houses. Although a lot of the houses were divided up, at least they could still live a life of luxury.
Moreover, because they controlled the economic lifeline of Peking before liberation, they were still able to receive large dividends after liberation and had a lot of money.
In addition to cash, the most common things in these old guys' homes are antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and gold. As long as they can hold on to them, their descendants will become rich after the reform and opening up.
These old men were all cautious and were only willing to trade with Lin Sanqi in cash. This was because they had experienced the madness of gold and silver certificates in the Republic of China and knew that banknotes were the least valuable at critical moments.
Thinking about the possibility of trading in the future, Lin Sanqi asked:
"Master Fu, I'm not bragging. Generally speaking, there's nothing I can't get in this city. But I can't just give you money in the future. I have too much money and nowhere to spend it. It's best to use small yellow croaker."
Lin Sanqi originally wanted to say that antiques were fine. In an era when people were starving to death, these old men still wanted to drink tea, which meant they were definitely rich or noble.
But when he thought about the fact that there were even fake Ru kiln antiques on the black market, and he had no ability to identify them, he knew that there was no point in getting worthless antiques, and getting fake antiques would be a huge loss, so gold was still the most cost-effective.
Old Man Fu thought for a moment after hearing this and said, "Okay, we'll see how to trade then. We'll discuss it. As for Brother Lin, we're leaving now."
"Then take care, Master Fu."
Old man Fu carried a sack on his back and whistled around. Several old men quickly gathered together and then disappeared into the night.
Lin Sanqi tightened the cash on his chest, looked around to see if there was anyone around, and ran towards the Chinese Medicine Hospital with all his might, then made a big circle before returning to the Gege Mansion.
While running, he suddenly stopped to see if there was anyone following him, but found that there was no one there.
This is typical of watching too many spy movies.
The next day, Chinese medicine hospital.
Lin Sanqi took the prescription written by his father and ran to the dean's office.
After Dean Shen signed his name, he stood up again: “Come on, I’ll go to the pharmacy with you.”
Lin Sanqi was a little puzzled. Why did they have to go to the pharmacy together after signing their names? But since the dean was accompanying him, he could still use his power to bully others, so he smiled and continued downstairs.
Dean Shen came to the pharmacy and walked straight in.
It was morning, the busiest time for the pharmacy. More than a dozen staff members were busy weighing and sorting medicines in front of the medicine cabinet, and the whole room was filled with the rich smell of Chinese medicine.
When Dean Shen came in, he saw everyone looking over, so he clapped his hands:
"Everyone, please pay attention. I'd like to introduce a new colleague to you. This is Dr. Lin Kushen's youngest son, Lin Sanqi. Starting next month, he will officially become an honored employee of our Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. Everyone, please welcome him."
Everyone in the pharmacy looked at Lin Sanqi with strange expressions. The fact that the dean personally brought people to introduce him to the family showed that the relationship between the Lin and Chen families was extraordinary.
Lin Sanqi also quickly bowed to everyone: "Hello, teachers, please take care of me in the future."
Applause instantly broke out in the pharmacy.
Kong Sumin nudged Fu Muxiang next to him and asked in a low voice:
"Is this the brother-in-law your family just found? He got a job so quickly? It seems your father-in-law is quite capable."
Fu Muxiang quickly explained: "No, my brother-in-law's job was bought by my mother-in-law in exchange for her retirement. It's considered a top job, otherwise it wouldn't be so easy."
In the future, new employees would be afraid that others would not know that they are related to someone else.
But in the 1950s, anyone who said someone was a person with connections or privileged would be despised by the general public. Some things could be done, but it was absolutely unacceptable to admit it.
Pharmacy Director Zhou Mingzhe also smiled and walked over to shake hands with Lin Sanqi:
"So you're the young master of Doctor Lin's family. I heard you suffered a lot outside. It's good that you're back. You'll become a member of the glorious Chinese Medicine Hospital in the future. I believe that under the leadership of President Shen, our lives will get better and better."
Lin Sanqi thought: This is very Spring Festival Gala-esque. Should we finish it with "Let's make dumplings together"?
Dean Shen was very pleased with what he heard and introduced with a smile:
"This is Director Zhou from the pharmacy. The herbs you want to buy will ultimately be handled by this god. Also, when you join the purchasing department, you'll need to systematically learn how to identify herbs, so you'll need to consult Director Zhou frequently."
Zhou Mingzhe knew that this seemed to be a reference to Lin Sanqi, but it was actually a reference to him, so he quickly expressed his opinion:
"Don't worry, Dean. Comrade Xiaolin has come to ask for advice. I will tell you everything I know. Hehe~~~"
Lin Sanqi followed suit and quickly bowed: "Then I'll trouble Director Zhou from now on."
"What Director Zhou? Your father and I are old colleagues and old friends. Why are you being so formal? Call me Uncle Zhou from now on."
Lin Sanqi sighed inwardly and thought: Look, it's easy to get things done when you have someone in the court. If his family had relatives who were leaders at Huadu Medical University, how could he have ended up in a situation where he couldn't even get a diploma?
After the introduction, Dean Shen gestured, and Lin Sanqi quickly took out a prescription:
"Uncle Zhou, this is the prescription my father wrote. I want to buy two hundred-year-old wild ginsengs."
Zhou Mingzhe was startled. He wondered which member of the Lin family was seriously ill and in desperate need of wild ginseng. Then he thought, even if it was just to save someone's life, why would they buy two? That was a hefty price. How rich were the Lin family?
In the blink of an eye, Zhou Mingzhe had already thought about a lot of things in his mind, but he still had a smile on his face:
"Okay, we have five in the pharmacy now. Since Dr. Lin wants it, let's pick the best one. Let's go to the medicine store."
As soon as the door of the medicine storehouse was opened, Lin Sanqi felt like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden. She saw that the huge room was filled with boxes densely packed together.
Others only see medicine, but in Lin Sanqi's eyes, it's all money!!!
(End of this chapter)
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