"It's not a big problem, but it's too much trouble..." The director thought for a while, his eyes lingering on the gift Qin Huai brought, before speaking slowly.
"I know, it's really too much trouble for you."
The buyer pulled him aside, not letting Qin Huai speak, and said, "Brother-in-law, it's just a matter of making a few phone calls and filing a report. People like Zhang Houchang will die sooner or later on our farm. Comrade Qin Huai is so sincere, so you should help him. Besides, his intentions are already there."
So this is the kind of relationship. No wonder he dared to bring people directly to my house and spoke so bluntly.
The factory director suddenly looked up and asked, "Where does Comrade Qin Huai work?"
Qin Huai understood that this sentence seemed unimportant, but it was actually the most important, just like the first question many strangers ask when they speak to someone is: "Who is your father?"
If you tell him that your father is a farmer, you will have no future and you will be of no value to others.
If the other party knew that I was just a car mechanic, he would definitely not be willing to help, even if you gave him gifts.
So he said vaguely: "Director, I work in Wanbei County. I am very familiar with various units in Wanbei County and know a few people. If you encounter any problems in Wanbei County in the future, I can help a little."
He deliberately spoke vaguely to make the other party think he was being modest.
Sure enough, the director smiled and said, "It seems that Comrade Qin Huai is not ambiguous in northern Anhui."
Qin Huai could only smile and say, "No, no, I'm just a small clerk."
His attitude satisfied the director: "Okay, Zhang Houchang's matter can be handled. I will help him when I go to work tomorrow."
Qin Huai was overjoyed and thanked the director profusely. The director said a few words casually and then said, "Okay, take your people back. It's time for us to rest."
The two of them said goodbye, and Qin Huai sent the buyer home again, then handed the items to him and said:
"Brother, you and I hit it off right away. My uncle is only able to survive thanks to your care. Take this little gift back. Keep the money I gave you this day to help you with your work. You're the only capable person I know here, so I'll leave my uncle's affairs in your hands."
This was equivalent to giving him another two hundred dollars for free, plus a gift. The buyer might have felt bad and said, "Don't worry, since my brother-in-law has agreed to help you, there will be no problem."
"That's great. I'll stay here for another day and wait until my uncle's case is resolved before going back. Big brother, if you need anything, just let me know. I have a car so it's more convenient."
"Okay, you go back first. I think nothing's wrong. Just go back and wait for news."
Back at Zhang Houchang's cave, it was dark inside with no lights. Qin Huai lifted the straw curtain and walked in. Zhang Houchang and Zhang Keyi both sat up and said, "You're back?"
The two of them looked expectant, but didn't ask any questions. Qin Huai took the initiative to say, "Wait for news tomorrow."
There were already three people living in the cave, and none of them could actually sleep. The other two were hungry. Section Chief Du said enviously, "Lao Zhang, you're so lucky. You have people working so hard for you."
Another said: "I hope Lao Zhang can escape this misery soon. I don't know if I can make it through this."
Qin Huai said: "Everyone, don't lose heart. Sooner or later, there will be a day when you will be proven innocent. Don't give up hope of living."
"No one wants to die, but we don't have relatives like you, and we can't afford so much money."
Zhang Houchang and Zhang Keyi were listening on the side, not knowing how to thank Qin Huai. It could be said that Zhang Houchang's life was given by Qin Huai.
Despite the difficult conditions, Qin Huai fell asleep quickly. The next day, before dawn, the wake-up call sounded. Zhang Houchang and the other two got up in the dark. Maggie Cheung said, "Dad."
Zhang Houchang said, "I already rested for half a day yesterday, so I can't do that today. Keke, you stay with Qin Huai and don't wander around. Wait for me to come back."
They left in a hurry after they finished talking. When Qin Huai woke up, it was already daybreak. Maggie Cheung looked around for water to wash her face. Qin Huai said, "Don't look for it. There is no water here. Just bear with it."
Zhang Keyi hummed, and Qin Huai asked her, "Are you hungry?"
She nodded and then shook her head. Qin Huai said, "Of course you're not hungry. How about this? I'll take you to town to eat something."
"No, it's so far."
Qin Huai said, "It's mainly for Uncle Zhang and the others. Look, your father can barely walk a few steps. If he doesn't get enough nutrition, he won't be able to survive even if we move to another farm in the future."
After hearing this, Maggie Cheung couldn't refuse.
The two men arrived in the town again and happened to catch the market. They saw farmers selling eggs and the sesame cakes that Zhang Houchang mentioned. He asked about the price and found out that they were fifty cents each, while the purchasing price was one dollar and fifty cents each.
Qin Huai did not tell Maggie Cheung about this.
Just like he said before, you should be very grateful for helping you bring life-saving food. As long as it can save your life, you can't worry about anything else.
People's hearts are always like this.
It may be because of this that the purchasing agent is willing to help Qin Huai with this connection.
Qin Huai bought ten sesame cakes and all ten of the farmer's eggs, each costing six cents. He probably earned a few bucks by selling chicken butts. He handed the sesame cake to Maggie Cheung, who ate it slowly.
The supplies here are even more scarce than in the county town. Many people come to the market, but the only ones who have money to buy things are those who have jobs in the town.
After looking for a while and finding nothing else, the two of them immediately rushed back so as not to delay Zhang Houchang's work.
Qin Huai and Zhang Keyi each ate two pancakes, leaving six for Zhang Houchang.
The farm workers had not yet returned from work, so Maggie Cheung said, "Chin Huai, if I come here alone, I won't be able to help my father at all."
Qin Huai said, "That's because you don't know this place. Take a break first. I think the buyer will be here soon."
"I don't want to rest anymore. I want to go see how my father works."
"Okay, let's go look for it."
As they walked out of the cave, they saw Zhang Houchang and the buyer coming over. The buyer said, "Qin Huai, the matter has been settled. We can move the farm to Lao Zhang this afternoon."
Qin Huai was overjoyed and said, "Brother, thank you so much."
The purchasing manager said, "My brother-in-law just arrived this morning and called to apply. Just then, the higher-ups came to inspect, and they signed, and we were able to leave. You were lucky. Otherwise, just getting the application and approval would have taken at least ten days."
He was trying to take credit and tell Qin Huai that his money was well spent.
Qin Huai immediately thanked him and said, "Thank you so much, brother. If you go to northern Anhui next time, please come find me. I can't say anything else, but I'd be happy to have good food and drink."
"Okay, pack your bags now. We'll leave this afternoon."
Zhang Houchang watched Qin Huai chatting with the buyer, and suddenly a feeling arose in his heart: "How great it would be if Qin Huai were my son." Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Zhang Keyi. Seeing that she was also staring at Qin Huai nervously, he couldn't help but sigh.
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