At the state-run restaurant, Secretary Guo had been busy all morning, his throat dry from talking. He drank two glasses of cold water to soothe the itch in his throat, and he clutched his black briefcase tightly in his arms.
There weren't many people at the state-run restaurant. Qiao Wanyue ordered two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes, five steamed buns, and three bottles of soda. She originally wanted to buy alcohol, but Secretary Guo was afraid that if she drank too much, her money would be stolen.
Secretary Guo's arms held not only the money from selling pastries, but also a deposit for the next order of mooncakes and pastries, totaling a thousand yuan. It was the first time he had ever received so much money, and he felt like he was floating on air.
He kept his hand tightly gripping the bag until the food was served.
"How are things on your end?" he asked, remembering to inquire about Qiao Wanyue and Bai Hongjun's situation.
Bai Hongjun's business also went smoothly. The first batch of mooncake gift boxes had already made a name for itself in the county and sold out quickly. Although the supply and marketing cooperative did not have performance pressure, it was envious of the booming sales of other supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores. As soon as the mooncake gift boxes were released, they inquired about the manufacturers. Bai Hongjun went over, gave his name, and the cooperation was settled.
As for Qiao Wanyue, things went very smoothly once they had even collaborated.
The two asked Secretary Guo what was wrong.
Secretary Guo glanced down at the black briefcase in his arms.
The two exchanged a glance. There was no need to ask anymore; they had already paid the deposit, so what else was there to ask?
At this moment, the waiter brought the food over, and the group, not being too formal, started chatting.
Secretary Guo remembered that they had seemed flustered before meeting them, so he asked, "What happened? Why were you in such a panic before I met you?"
Bai Hongjun glanced at Qiao Wanyue. He didn't know what the man's relationship was with Qiao Wanyue, and he wondered if telling Secretary Guo rashly would affect her.
Qiao Wanyue said directly, "I ran into Gao Yan again."
Secretary Guo paused, his hand holding the chopsticks still, and his brows furrowed involuntarily. "What did he do to you?"
Qiao Wanyue shook her head, "It's nothing, the Red Army arrived just in time."
Secretary Guo seemed to be deep in thought. "I originally thought that Yang Aijiao's matter would teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect that not only would he not learn his lesson, but he would even dare to come and wait for you." Secretary Guo was very angry.
After considering it for a moment, he said, "Don't come to the city next time. Hide for a while and wait for him..." Secretary Guo paused tactically.
Qiao Wanyue understood his unspoken meaning.
She shook her head. "Hiding isn't the solution."
Secretary Guo knew all along, but they couldn't afford to offend Gao Yan right now.
Secretary Guo sighed, "Let's eat first. This afternoon you'll stay with Hongjun, don't go out alone."
Qiao Wanyue nodded.
Bai Hongjun listened silently to their conversation and basically understood what was going on.
Gao Yan, that petty thug, harassed Qiao Wanyue.
An idea immediately formed in his mind.
After the meal, the three of them split up. Their main purpose for returning was to expand the business in Xiahe Village. Once the workshops in Xiahe Village were up and running, they would need to connect with more supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores.
There is one large department store, four smaller department stores, and ten large supply and marketing cooperatives in the county town, located in the four directions of east, west, south, and north. I visited some of them this morning and will finalize the rest this afternoon.
The mooncake gift box made a name for itself during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Almost everyone knew that the department store had stocked a mooncake that was expensive, beautiful, and delicious, and those of high status had already tasted it.
Those who hadn't tried it were itching to try it, so they went to department stores to ask, but the answer was always the same: out of stock. Those who hadn't stocked it before were anxious, so the negotiations went very smoothly.
By evening, Bai Hongjun and Qiao Wanyue had finished visiting the remaining shopping malls and supply and marketing cooperatives, each carrying a deposit in their arms.
They planned to meet up with Secretary Guo outside the county town.
"Wanyue, it seems like someone is following us." There was a gaze that had been following them subtly from behind. The person's stealth skills were really not good, and they were discovered several times.
"Don't look back." Bai Hongjun pulled her sleeve and walked forward, whispering a few words in her ear.
Qiao Wanyue's eyes lit up.
He truly deserves to be called the man behind Ouyang Qing.
Pedestrians on the street hurried along, rushing home to cook.
Qiao Wanyue and Bai Hongjun suddenly turned into a small alley.
There is more than one road leading out of the city, but most people choose the main road that leads from the city center out of the city. The road is flat, and there are buses passing by and streetlights.
"They went into the alley."
"That's perfect, Brother Yan is waiting right there."
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