Qin Huai did not tell Qin Laoshuan about the textile factory. As an old farmer, he had no way of handling so many goods. Telling him would only make him worried. Besides, he did not think it would be difficult to sell a scarce material like cloth in this era.
He simply said casually, "The buyer has been negotiated, and the price is very good. We can slaughter all the pork and beef now. Stock up before food prices rise sharply."
Qin Laoshuan said, "Okay, I'll get ready. I'll kill you and take you away tomorrow night."
Of course, this kind of thing can only be done at night. Qin Huai said, "Okay, you guys get ready first. I'll bring a car to pick up the meat tomorrow night."
After finishing these two things, Qin Huai turned around and went to another large factory that he was familiar with. The clerks there were very familiar with him. Along the way, he could see that there were obviously more disaster victims on the streets. Even with such strict population control, it was still obviously chaotic.
Arriving at a steamed bun shop at the corner of the street, they saw a crowd of people gathered. A police officer saw Qin Huai's car approaching, and Qin Huai rolled down the window and asked, "Captain Xu, what's going on?"
Director Xu walked over with a wry smile and said, "The couple who owned the bun shop were knocked unconscious, and all the food in the shop was stolen. The station is investigating."
Qin Huai said in surprise: "Is it lawless? Who did it?" He was actually shocked that the chaos started so early, which meant that the situation this year was much more serious than last year.
"We're still investigating. Recently, there have been more and more people from other places coming to the city, so we've decided to mobilize the masses to eliminate all these destabilizing factors." He took the cigarette Qin Huai handed him and said,
"You guys should be careful too. Try not to go out at night. The city has been uneasy lately."
"I see."
After recognizing Liu Chengzong, Qin Huai could clearly feel that his treatment in the city had improved. Just like Chief Xu today, although the police station often asked him to repair cars in the past, their attitude towards him was always to order him around and it was impossible to treat him as an equal.
Power is a good thing. He recognized high-ranking officials as his fathers. Although he did not take it seriously and even refused their requests for money, appearing to be very noble, he actually enjoyed real benefits.
Qin Huai had no intention of using it to do evil. What he wanted to do was to help those in need as much as possible.
He drove to the Red Star Bearing Factory, a military factory specializing in bearings and gears. It was a medium-sized factory with more than 1,500 workers. He was very familiar with Guan Chao, the director of the factory office.
They had just arrived at the director's office, and before they had even exchanged a single word, the factory director, Nie Lianlian, actually came out and said, "Qin Huai, it really is you. How did you, a busy man, find time to come to my place today?"
Qin Huai often helped them repair cars before, but Director Nie never spoke to him, and it can be said that he never even glanced at him. In fact, the hierarchy in the system is very strict. If it weren't for the change of status, how could he have come to talk to Qin Huai?
Guan Chao just smiled and didn't participate in their conversation.
"Director Nie, I have something to talk to Director Guan about. Has this delayed your work?" No matter how Qin Huai's identity changed, his attitude towards people remained the same sincerity.
Nie Lianduan said nonchalantly, "Now that you're here, even important matters have to be put aside. Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's have a cup of tea in my office. I have some good tea that I brought from the county magistrate. Guan Chao, come along too. We can talk about it there."
Qin Huai was a little apprehensive: "Director Nie, this is just a small matter, I dare not trouble you..."
Director Nie patted him on the shoulder and said, "Brothers, why should we be polite? If you have anything to say, just ask. As long as I, Old Nie, can do it, I will never refuse. Qin Huai, from now on, we brothers should be closer."
A man in his forties did not feel it was inappropriate to treat Qin Huai, who was eighteen or nineteen, as an equal.
"Thank you, thank you." Qin Huai was warmly invited to the office by him. The secretary made tea for him. Qin Huai saw Guan Chao sitting on the sofa, but only half of his butt was sitting. On the contrary, he was pressed down on the sofa by Nie Lianluan and sat there carelessly.
He saw this obvious change in treatment very clearly.
Director Nie said very dissatisfiedly, "Qin Huai, we have known each other for quite some time, and we are quite close friends. Why are you still being so polite to me? If you have any difficulties in the future, you must come to me. I can't help you with major matters, but I can still help you with small matters."
Qin Huai quickly thanked him, "Director Nie, thank you so much."
He gladly accepted it. The institutional circle in Wanbei County was so small, and he would be living here permanently in the future. There was no need to offend the people at the top of the circle, not to mention that they could really help him with many things, just like today.
It's just a smile. Compared with almost starving to death, what does it matter?
Seeing this, Director Nie realized that he was on the right track, and his smile grew even brighter. He then asked directly, "Xiao Qin, I'll call you Xiao Qin from now on, okay?"
Qin Huai said hurriedly, "It's all right, it's all right, Director, whatever you want."
Nie Lianlian's face darkened as he said, "Xiao Qin, I have to criticize you. Why are you always so polite to me? Call me Brother Nie, not Director?"
"Brother Nie." Qin Huai readily followed suit.
Director Nie smiled brightly, "That's right. By the way, what brings you here today?"
Qin Huai said, "I have a batch of cloth that the textile factory owes me, worth about 14,000 yuan. I came to see Director Guan to ask if your factory can take over this batch of cloth."
Before Guan Chao could say anything, Nie Lianduan immediately made the decision and said, "There's nothing wrong with cloth. Where can we buy it normally? Give it to us." This is the difference between a boss and a clerk. He can make the decision on the spot and doesn't need anyone else's opinion.
Qin Huai also understood that if he worked in Wanbei County in the future, he would have to change his old ideas. In the past, he was a broker, trying to survive in the cracks, but now he has become one of the most powerful people in Wanbei County. This group of people decides the allocation of resources in the entire county. It would be easy for him to do something.
He said happily, "Director Nie, you have helped me a lot. I was so worried about this batch of cloth that I couldn't eat or sleep. You solved my big problem in one go."
Director Nie said without taking any credit, "No, no, no, Qin Huai, it's me who wants to thank you. I wanted to get some benefits for the factory workers, and cloth is something I never thought of. Thank you."
The two of them exchanged a few more polite words, and Director Nie continued, "Qin Huai, since you're here today, you can't leave no matter what. The chef in our factory cafeteria is from Sichuan and Chongqing, and his cooking skills are impeccable. We two brothers must have a good drink together. You absolutely cannot leave, or I'll be angry."
Guan Chao said, "Qin Huai, if the cloth is urgent, I will send someone to get it right away. After dinner, I will ask the factory to approve the money. I won't delay your work."
Having said that, what else did Qin Huai have to say? He accompanied Director Nie to have a sumptuous lunch, and then went home with 13,800 yuan.
The price of pigs and cows definitely did not exceed 7,000 yuan. Qin Huai had helped the village double its profit before he even sold the things. He was happy looking at the money, as it could buy more food and prevent many people from starving to death.
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