Since the topic of money was mentioned, Qin Huai immediately tactfully stuffed two hundred yuan into his pocket and said, "That's what I came here to discuss today. This is for next month, and I still need your help."
The purchasing agent continued to smoke without objection.
That's consent.
Zhang Houchang whispered to Zhang Keyi, "This kind of relationship-building thing requires a boy like Qin Huai, who can pull it off with both confidence and courage."
Zhang Keyi hummed, and her eyes brightened as she looked at Qin Huai.
Qin Huai continued, "Brother, you're from the labor camp. Everyone in the province's labor camp system should know that the conditions here are tough. I guess there should be better conditions out there, right?"
"The labor reform is still picky..." The purchasing manager was probably used to saying this casually, so he blurted it out.
But he quickly remembered that the person he was talking to wasn't a prisoner, so he smiled and said, "Indeed, there are. I know of a well-developed farm. The people there get 45 kilograms of grain every month, which is much better than here."
Qin Huai's eyes lit up and he said, "Brother, someone like my uncle who is a bit old and weak, can he be replaced?"
The buyer said in embarrassment: "This is...difficult..."
Qin Huai saw that he was not saying it couldn't be done, but that it was difficult, so he immediately said, "No matter how difficult it is, I think we can find a way. Big brother, tell me, who should I contact?"
Eight taels and one and a half catties, there is only a difference of six taels per day, but the purchasing agent said that no one starved to death on that farm last year.
One and a half kilograms is enough to keep a person alive. This is a huge difference.
Even Zhang Houchang was excited when he heard the fixed quantity of one and a half kilograms. He looked at Qin Huai expectantly as he communicated with the purchasing department. If it could really be done, the family would not have to spend so much money in the future. He knew very well how difficult it was for Yu Zhennan to come up with that money.
The purchasing manager said, "If we really want to do it, we can do it, but..."
"Brother, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly. We have known each other for a long time. You have seen what kind of person I am, Qin Huai. I will do what I should do and respect the gods I should respect."
The purchasing manager said, "How about this? Don't leave today. I'll come find you in the evening and tell you then. Is that okay?"
Qin Huai hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you so much. You're the only one I know on this farm, brother. Regardless of whether this succeeds or not, I'm indebted to you. You saved my uncle's life."
The buyer said, "I just think you're honest. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother to tell you about someone else."
It was indeed true. In such a short period of time, he earned several hundred dollars from Zhang Houchang. This young man was so sincere, so he felt that he should help if he could.
After saying hello to the purchasing agent, Qin Huai walked back with Zhang Houchang and his daughter. Zhang Houchang exclaimed, "Qin Huai, what's wrong with your brain? You figured out the key to this kind of thing so quickly. I've been here for so long, and I've never heard of anyone changing farms."
Qin Huai said, "For people who are undergoing reform, it's useless to think about this kind of thing. They need someone outside to help them. No matter how powerful the reformed people were in the past, they are just prisoners now. The farm leaders don't take them seriously. People from outside, as long as they can pay a few dollars and drive a car like me, the farm people don't know my background, so they will be willing to help."
"Being a good person is indeed a learning process. I have a profound understanding of the ancient saying that one should keep learning throughout life."
Qin Huai said, "Uncle Zhang, this is how we little people survive. You are a big official, so you don't need to understand this."
Zhang Houchang said, "What high-ranking official? I'm still alive thanks to you. I really don't know when I can get out, even if I can just be a retired idler."
Maggie Cheung said, "Dad, you are innocent. Sooner or later, the higher-ups will figure out your problem."
Qin Huai didn't want to destroy the hopes of the father and daughter. This was just the beginning. If they really wanted to figure out the problem, it might take ten years or even longer. Many people would die.
Later, the problem was solved. Even if the salary was paid in arrears, the person was gone. It was because he knew the course of history that he took the trouble to help Zhang Houchang change the labor camp. Otherwise, he would have relied on money for more than ten years without Yu Zhennan. Even if Zhang Keyi later had a stable job, she would not have been able to support him.
Zhang Houchang said dejectedly, "I don't know if I can see that day."
When Qin Huai returned to the dormitory, he found that many people had come to the dormitory. When they saw them come back, they all showed flattering smiles. Everyone's eyes were staring at the bag Qin Huai brought, which was filled with fried noodles that could keep him alive.
Zhang Houchang was in great trouble. He had lived to such an old age, but he had never thought that one day he would not want to share food with his partner who had been through thick and thin with him.
I didn't come to rob because the farm's punishment is too harsh. The last time I went to purchase something, I almost beat someone to death.
The atmosphere was awkward for a moment. Zhang Houchang didn't know what to say after he finished talking to them. Qin Huai said, "Uncle Zhang, since we are all partners in reform, give each of us two taels."
After he finished speaking, he looked at the group and said, "My uncle is old, and everyone has been taking good care of him. There are many people but not much food, so everyone should make do with what they have."
"Thank you." The group of people expressed their gratitude without hesitation.
So Zhang Houchang started to help everyone distribute the fried noodles. After getting the fried noodles, these people squatted on the ground and licked them, not wanting to waste even a single bit.
"The fried noodles are made with sugar. They are so sweet that even death is worth it."
Zhang Houchang's eyes also turned red. He was in such an environment, so how could he not understand these people's feelings.
Maggie Cheung stood far away. This was a scene that she, a proud daughter of heaven, had never seen before: a group of people were living like pigs and dogs just for a bite of food.
Zhang Houchang said, "Qin Huai, if it weren't for you, I would have been the same as them."
Maggie Cheung burst into tears and said, "Dad, I'm sorry, I didn't know, I didn't know anything."
Qin Huai was very calm in front of those people, but when facing Zhang Keyi, he didn't know how to comfort her. He just looked at Zhang Houchang for help and said, "Uncle Zhang."
Zhang Houchang said, "Keke, don't cry. It's my destiny that I met Qin Huai."
As they were talking, those people suddenly stood up and walked away, saying, "Lao Zhang, it's time for lunch."
Zhang Houchang said, "Wait for me. We can't waste food. I'll go get the food first."
Qin Huai took Zhang Keyi to the top of the cave and saw a horrifying scene. Many people could not walk upright at all. They crawled on the ground after taking a few steps, as slowly as ants, which looked creepy.
Zhang Keyi's tears streamed down her face. Qin Huai said, "Don't cry. I will definitely find a way to get Uncle Zhang out of this place as soon as possible."
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