Pang Yun, born into a wealthy family, never worried about food or clothing. At a young age, he has become a key member of the oil refinery's security department, a testament to his talent and capability. Ordinary things naturally don't meet his standards.
Therefore, Mo Yuan had no plans to buy Pang Yun a gift at all. Fortunately, Pang Yun had a unique hobby—a deep love for food. When Mo Yuan's food stall first opened, Pang Yun couldn't wait to come and support it.
You could say he's a complete foodie.
So, Mo Yuan prepared his homemade braised pork in advance and brought a small jar with him. As expected, the moment the braised pork appeared, it immediately attracted Pang Yun's attention, who even forgot about Mo Yuan's important business.
Pang Yun pestered Mo Yuan, insisting that he describe in detail what kind of delicious food was in the jar, because he had never seen such food before, and just looking at it, he felt that it must be very tasty.
Moreover, he suggested that he taste it first in the security department's office before considering whether to take Mo Yuan to see the factory director.
Left with no other choice, Mo Yuan patiently explained to him how to make braised pork in a jar, and prepared to make some for him to try on the spot.
Fortunately, the meat in the jar had been fried beforehand, so it only needed a quick reheat before eating. Pang Yun even had someone bring in a honeycomb briquette stove, presumably for their usual use of boiling water and heating food.
Mo Yuan shook his head helplessly, took out the golden-brown braised pork, cut it into small pieces, took Pang Yun's aluminum lunchbox, and simply heated it on the stove. Soon, the previously cold braised pork sizzled with oil, emitting an enticing aroma.
Seeing this, Pang Yun didn't even need Mo Yuan to say anything; he immediately picked up his chopsticks and started to taste. After one bite, he was immediately captivated by the aroma. Ignoring the fact that it was hot, he swallowed it hastily after a few bites, giving Mo Yuan a thumbs-up repeatedly. Then he continued his attack on the remaining slices of meat, completely forgetting to speak, waving at Mo Yuan as he ate, his meaning clear: he wanted Mo Yuan to quickly introduce the meat.
Mo Yuan had no choice but to explain: "This is called 'jarred meat.' We don't eat it this way here. The method is like this..."
Pang Yun ate until his belly was completely full before reluctantly putting down his chopsticks. He also specifically told Mo Yuan that if he ever had the chance to make this kind of food again, he must remember to tell him.
Not only that, he also came up with a plan to buy meat ingredients in advance for the New Year and then ask Mo Yuan to come to his house to help cook.
In this way, whether for personal enjoyment or as a New Year's gift, it would become a unique and precious present. Mo Yuan was both amused and exasperated by Pang Yun's ingenious idea, but unable to refuse his request, he could only nod in agreement.
After all, he still needed Pang Yun's help! Seeing that Mo Yuan had agreed, Pang Yun finally put away the remaining food with satisfaction, carefully hiding it away, afraid that others would find it and steal it.
Afterwards, Pang Yun took Mo Yuan to the factory director's office to find his uncle. Upon arrival, Pang Yun briefly explained the situation, then consciously walked to the side and sat down, acting as if it were none of his business.
Mo Yuan then placed the gifts he had brought on the table and explained the purpose of his visit.
"Factory manager, I'm so sorry to bother you. I've come here because I have a small favor to ask of you." He looked at the factory manager cautiously with a fawning smile.
"Oh? What is it? Tell me." The factory manager put down the documents in his hand and looked up at him.
"It's like this, factory director. Last time I went to Liangkou Coal Mine with County Chief Bao, I happened to get a batch of old equipment from them. However, they all have some problems and need to be repaired before they can be used."
Originally, I planned to get a few machines back, try to fix them myself, and if I could, great; if not, so be it. But I didn't expect Mine Manager Fan to be so enthusiastic, sending two truckloads of them at once. This really put me in a bind. Even if I tried to fix them by myself, it would take forever.
So, I've come to you for help. I heard from Pang Yun that the equipment maintenance and repair skills in your factory are very high. I was hoping you could help me find a couple of skilled repairmen. I'm willing to pay them; you can cover any lost wages. Please, I'm really desperate!"
As he spoke, he observed the factory manager's reaction. When he saw the factory manager frown, he felt a pang of anxiety.
But he continued, "Factory Director, I know this request is a bit excessive, but this equipment is really important to us. If it can't be repaired, it's just a pile of scrap metal. I even made a pledge to County Chief Bao to repair this equipment, hoping to contribute to the village. If it can be repaired, it might even bring some benefits. If you can't help me either, then I'll have no choice but to go to County Chief Bao and apologize!"
His words, though seemingly gentle, were actually firm, expressing both his helplessness and sincerity while also hinting at his relationship with the county magistrate and the mine manager. He hoped that through this approach, the factory manager would feel his sincerity and determination, while also making the manager understand that helping him was not just a favor, but also an exchange of interests.
The factory director couldn't figure out Mo Yuan's true intentions, but he had heard Pang Yun mention that Mo Yan had a deep friendship with Li Jianguo of the county public security bureau, so he didn't want to offend him easily.
Moreover, since Mo Yuan came seeking help with gifts and was introduced by Pang Yun, it's only right and proper that we help him.
However, he wasn't going to make any guarantees, lest things go wrong and he get dragged into it. So, he said in a friendly tone, "Xiao Mo, you're so familiar with Pang Yun, and since you've asked, I certainly won't stand idly by. It's just that our factory's technicians have limited skills, and I'm not sure if they can help you. I don't know much about the equipment, so how about this: you have Pang Yun take you to the maintenance team, explain your situation in detail, and see if they can help. If it works out, you can take anyone you want with you; there's no need to talk about money. With our relationship, talking about money would hurt our feelings. Consider this my doing you a favor!"
Mo Yuan quickly expressed his gratitude, saying that no matter the outcome, he would remember the other party's deep kindness and that if anything happened in the future, he would be there whenever Pang Yun called!
Then he followed Pang Yun out of the office.
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