Chapter 201: Bamboo is worthless, but craftsmanship is valuable...
Chapter 201
In the van, Director Lu continued to inquire, "Did you come all this way just to buy bamboo furniture?"
Lin Mujin could only speak the truth, not caring whether the other party believed her or not. "Yes, I'm planning to open a tea restaurant with a traditional Chinese style design. I'm thinking of using bamboo furniture. I also need some bamboo weaving items, like screens and lanterns."
He quickly introduced Weng Nuan, "This is my personal designer. She has the final say on what furniture to make. Weng Nuan, please speak to Director Lu."
Weng Nuan understood the hint and took over the conversation. She also took out the furniture drawings and explained them in detail to Director Lu one by one.
Director Lu scratched his head. "I've seen bamboo stools before. They're just a few bamboo joints nailed together. Your requirements are a bit high."
Weng Nuan was very articulate. "That's why we came all the way to Yibin. We trust the craftsmen here."
After more than an hour, they arrived in Changning County.
The van stopped at a state-owned restaurant.
It was already past twelve o'clock and everyone was hungry. Lin Mujin also felt that they should eat first and there was no need to rush.
But he was kicked out as soon as he entered.
"No food, no food, all sold out, hurry up and leave!"
Director Lu was very embarrassed, so Lin Mujin quickly asked, "Is there any private restaurant nearby?"
Director Lu didn't know either, so everyone had to get in the car again. After driving around for a while and asking two people, they finally arrived at a steamed noodle shop.
Each person ordered a large bowl and ate without even raising their heads, apparently they were all hungry.
After eating noodles and drinking water, the van started again and arrived at the destination, Shuanghe Town, in about twenty minutes.
Director Lu took them into the town government. His identity was still very useful, and the mayor and secretary both showed up.
The two sides introduced themselves to each other, exchanged a few pleasantries and then got down to business.
Weng Nuan took out the drawings again and explained their needs clearly.
The mayor frowned and said, "We have never made furniture like this before. I don't know if we can do it."
Director Lu spoke in an official tone, "These two are Hong Kong businessmen. It's not easy for them to come here. We must overcome all difficulties and get it done."
Lin Mujin quickly said, "We won't let you work for nothing. We will pay you whatever you deserve."
She got the van for free, but she didn't want the furniture for free.
The mayor was very generous and said, "The bamboo is all over the mountain and is not worth much."
Lin Mujin felt a little warm and a little sad. She knew that these leaders treated them as distinguished guests.
But at that time, many leaders lacked economic thinking. Reform and opening up hadn't yet begun, and people's mindsets hadn't changed.
This is not something she can change with just a few words.
The mayor went out to look for someone.
He came back soon and said, "I sent someone to the team below to look for him. It took more than an hour to go back and forth."
Lin Mujin said, "Director Lu, why don't you go back first? It's quite troublesome for you to delay your work to send us here. We should also go out and find a place to stay. If nothing unexpected happens, we will need to stay for a few days. Mayor Niu, is there a guesthouse in town?"
Mayor Niu shook his head and said, "No, the county has some."
Director Lu immediately said, "Lao Niu, please make arrangements quickly."
The secretary spoke first, "My sister's family is just her old couple. Let them stay at their daughter's house for a few days. The house will be free for you. There are two rooms with two large beds, which is enough for you to squeeze into."
Lin Mujin knew that this was a rare and good condition. She and Weng Nuan had no problem, but she didn't know if her brother and Wang Anbao would be able to squeeze in.
But I still agreed first. At worst, I could rent a house. "Then I'll trouble you, Secretary. We will pay the rent."
The secretary waved his hand, "No, no."
Lin Mujin quickly said, "Yes, yes."
Director Lu knew she didn't want to ask for a favor, "Then give me something as a token of your appreciation. It's not good to stay here for free."
In the end, no one said how much the rent would be.
Lin Mujin decided to go out and inquire about the market price, and then double the price.
After all, he has moved into his daughter's house to buy a house for Teng, so it is reasonable to give him twice as much.
Everyone first saw Director Lu off, and then the secretary took them to see the house.
It is not far from the county government, about ten minutes' walk away. The house is not big, with adobe walls and a pointed roof with green tiles.
The secretary said, "I'll go in and tell him first."
Lin Mujin smiled and said, "Sorry to bother you, Secretary."
Soon the secretary came out, followed by a middle-aged couple carrying bags.
We left immediately. How efficient! I thought we wouldn't be able to leave until evening.
Lin Mujin felt very embarrassed and quickly took out a pack of Liangyou cigarettes and stuffed it into the man's pocket.
The middle-aged man felt as if his hand was burning. "No way! No way!"
Lin Mujin has already returned it. How can I get back something that has been given away?
He said to the secretary, "Sorry to bother you two. A cigarette isn't that expensive."
I didn’t give it to Director Lu before because of Qin Zheng’s warning.
Tell her not to give gifts to government officials, as if someone gets jealous and reports it, it might harm them.
So she endured it. Now that these two are no longer civil servants, she can give it to them.
The secretary spoke to them in Sichuan dialect for a while, and Lin Mujin understood a little bit. Then the middle-aged man grinned and said, "Thank you, sister!"
The secretary said, "They can't speak Mandarin."
That doesn't mean I'm not talking to them on purpose.
Lin Mujin smiled and said, "Thank you, sister. I understand."
The secretary also laughed.
Took them into the house.
The secretary said, "You guys take a break and go to the town government in an hour. By then, most people will be there."
Lin Mujin had no objection, "Thank you, Secretary."
Send the secretary away.
Lin Mujin walked around the house. Everything else was fine, but she couldn't stand the toilet.
Not to mention the smell, there were just two thin wooden boards and she was afraid of falling.
But there is no other way, I can only overcome it.
"Brother, the bed in this room is bigger. You and Mr. Wang can live here." Lin Mujin made arrangements.
Wang Anbao quickly said, "I don't need a bed. Two stools and a piece of wood will do."
Lin Mujin was surprised, "You can speak Cantonese."
She just spoke to her cousin Lin in Cantonese.
Wang Anbao shook his head. "I can't speak, but I can listen. The boss said that the customers we are meeting are all from Hong Kong, so we must be able to understand and communicate in a simple way."
Lin Mujin felt that Qin Zheng’s request was right.
In general, you must understand the requirements of the sponsor so that you can provide good service.
This is a bit off topic, let’s get back to it.
"How about you sleep upright and use stools and wooden boards to make room under your feet, so there will be more space." Lin Mujin helped to come up with a solution.
Cousin Lin had no objection, and Wang Anbao didn't say anything else.
Lin Mujin pulled Weng Nuan to another room.
I told her, "We can't ask for it for free, and only if we pay will we ask for it. Let's set a price."
To put it bluntly, she doesn't lack this little money. She hopes to finish making furniture that meets her requirements as soon as possible.
This way she can go back earlier.
She might not be able to get over that dry toilet for too long.
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