As the deputy director and head of the planning and design department, Zhou Mingyuan was quite capable. He didn't concern himself with other people's affairs, but he would definitely help his own son-in-law with his business.
"Oh, thank you, Dad. I'm relieved now." Sheng Xiping said happily.
"Get up early tomorrow morning and take that ham and some tea to Guangning. He and his wife live in the building around the corner."
"When you need someone to do something, it's not good to go empty-handed. We don't have these things here, so it's perfect for you to take them with you."
Zhou Mingyuan was very thoughtful in his consideration for his son-in-law.
"Dad, we already agreed to leave it for the family." Sheng Xiping was taken aback. Wasn't this a bad idea?
"We only need those two quilt covers at home; for the rest, we'll just give gifts as appropriate."
Didn't I just say that those are rare items? We don't have them here.
"Guangning's family has everything they need. Bringing some snacks or canned goods won't interest them. This is better." Zhou Mingyuan shook his head and smiled, explaining to Sheng Xiping.
Well, since his father-in-law had spoken, Sheng Xiping couldn't argue anymore.
"Okay, then I'll bring some back home when I have the chance."
Zhou Mingyuan patted Sheng Xiping on the shoulder with a smile. After the two finished chatting, they went back to their rooms to rest.
The next day, after breakfast, Sheng Xiping took ham, tea, and two boxes of pastries, then borrowed Zhou Qingyue's bicycle and rode to the corner building to find Zhao Guangning.
Zhao Guangning had just finished eating and was about to go to work when she saw Sheng Xiping arrive, which surprised her quite a bit.
"Oh, Xiping, you're a rare guest! Are you accompanying your wife back to her parents' home?"
Zhao Guangning had heard Zhou Mingyuan mention that his daughter and son-in-law were bringing their grandson back in the next few days, so as soon as he saw Sheng Xiping, he asked him this question.
"Come in and sit down. Honey, Xiping's here. Quickly boil some water and make some tea."
While greeting his wife, Zhao Guangning led Sheng Xiping into the house.
Zhao Guangning lives in a residential building that the Forestry Bureau built in the last two years. Although it is called a building, it is actually an old-fashioned earthen building where people burn firewood for heating.
The house isn't very big, only about 40 or 50 square meters. The interior isn't very spacious; there are two chairs and a coffee table in the hallway, which serves as the living room.
"Sister-in-law, don't bother. I'm just here to sit for a bit and I'll be leaving soon."
Sheng Xiping casually placed the things he had brought on the coffee table, then stopped Zhao Guangning's wife, who was heavily pregnant and about to boil water.
"Oh, you're here, why did you bring things?" Zhao Guangning frowned as soon as he saw Sheng Xiping putting things down.
"You're being so formal at your brother's house, you don't treat me like one of your own."
"Brother, sister-in-law, this is something a friend of mine brought from the south; it's not from here."
"Perfect timing, I'll bring some over for my brother, sister-in-law, and Uncle Zhao to try." Sheng Xiping laughed upon hearing this and casually explained.
Zhao Guangning didn't say anything more, but simply invited Sheng Xiping to sit down.
Just then, Zhao Guangning's eldest son called for his mother from inside the house, so Zhao Guangning's wife went inside to take care of the child.
Sheng Xiping and Zhao Guangning were talking in the small living room.
"Brother, what brings you here so early in the morning?" Zhao Guangning glanced at Sheng Xiping and asked with a smile.
"I do have something to ask you for help, brother."
Northeasterners are straightforward and don't beat around the bush when doing things. Since Sheng Xiping and Zhao Guangning were so familiar with each other, there was no need for Sheng to hide anything, so he nodded directly.
"The same southerner who came to deal in timber last time has come again, saying he wants to buy some timber for some timber company, and they promised to hire and arrange a job for his son."
"Brother, do you think we can handle this?" Sheng Xiping told Zhao Guangning the truth, without hiding anything from him.
Zhao Guangning hesitated for a moment before asking, "How much can he ask for?"
"How can it be more than last time? He came all this way, and it's related to his son's job. I feel like I can't do it without him."
Sheng Xiping didn't ask Hou Yaping how much she wanted yesterday. As for this matter, Sheng Xiping should do as much as he can, and no matter how much, Hou Yashuang would still owe Sheng Xiping a favor.
Of course, since Sheng Xiping said he would handle it, he wouldn't just do a half-hearted job.
Whoever handles this thing will surely gain something; too little wouldn't be enough to make a profit.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Guangning nodded and said, "Alright, this can be done."
When I get back to the bureau, I'll do some statistics and squeeze some out from the orders of other units. I should be able to get ten or twenty truckloads of them.
"Same old method as before: first, transfer 80% of the payment to the designated account; once the money arrives, the goods are loaded onto the truck. The remaining 20% is paid in cash; once the money is counted, the truck departs."
Last time, Zhao Guangning helped Sheng Xiping get some timber and made more than 10,000 yuan from it. With such a good business coming to him, who wouldn't be happy?
Of course, Zhao Guangning couldn't say that out loud; he had to say he was trying to squeeze in from other places.
Sheng Xiping understood, of course, that he didn't care about those things, as long as he could get the wood.
"Alright, with you saying that, I'm relieved. I'll go back and wait for your news. When you're free sometime, let's have a drink together."
Sheng Xiping glanced at the clock on the wall; it was almost eight o'clock. He figured Zhao Guangning had to go to work, so he didn't linger and got up to say goodbye.
"What's the rush? Coming to my house is like setting off a fire. Sit down for a while." Zhao Guangning quickly said to Sheng Xiping, trying to persuade him to stay.
"No, brother, I'm planning to take my wife and kids out for a stroll today. The weather's so nice, it'll be a good opportunity to take them out for some fun."
"That's settled then, bro. You go ahead and do what you need to do. We'll get together again sometime."
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