The guesthouse staff started work relatively late, which allowed them to spend more time selling in the market.
After eight o'clock, they closed their shop, called a tractor, and took the dried fish to the guesthouse.
None of the four of them actually knew where the guesthouse was.
But the tractor driver knew that he didn't take any detours and went straight through.
It wasn't until the tractor arrived at the guesthouse that Feng Ye realized what had happened.
It turns out that this so-called guesthouse was the county's reception center for foreign visitors in later years, located next to the county party committee and county government.
As soon as the tractor stopped at the gate, someone came out to ask questions.
After Feng Ye explained his purpose, the man was still somewhat skeptical, but he still went in to report.
The four of them stood at the door for a few minutes, and then a man surnamed Wei, who claimed to be the manager, came out.
As soon as Manager Wei came out, he shook hands with each of them, exchanged a few simple pleasantries, and without even inspecting the goods, reached out for the invoices.
Feng Ye had anticipated this and was prepared, so he simply took it out and handed it over.
Manager Wei didn't look at it for long, only glanced at the total amount, and said, "One person comes with me to get the money, and the rest of you help deliver the goods to the warehouse."
"Manager Wei, would you like to inspect the goods first?"
Feng Ye was a little dumbfounded; this was far too hasty.
Despite his confidence in his dried fish, which looked good, smelled good, and was of superior quality.
But that's not how it's done.
This is, after all, their first delivery. Logically speaking, there should be a process of inspecting the goods.
"No need, we'll cook a little bit ourselves first to test it out."
Manager Wei said, "If you enjoy the food, we'll definitely ask you to deliver more. Oh, and please leave me a phone number that I can reach later."
"Manager Wei, rest assured, our products are all made with care, and the quality is absolutely guaranteed. Moreover, we have always sold them in the market, and the reputation is very good."
Which market do you sell in?
"Seafood Trading Center".
"Oh, then you don't need to leave your phone number, just tell me which stall it is."
"Shops number 13 and 11 both belong to us."
"Understood. If I need more stock, I'll call the market."
"Okay, okay, okay."
Following Manager Wei, after receiving the payment, Feng Ye slipped a hundred-yuan bill into his hand and said some kind words.
Even though Hao Aiguo arranged this business, it's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings.
As the manager of the guesthouse, it would be quite easy for Manager Wei to sabotage this business deal.
He couldn't possibly go to Hao Aiguo about this.
"You don't need to do this. This is what you deserve. If the dried fish is really good, I will naturally ask you to send more."
Manager Wei hesitated for a moment, but still firmly refused.
Feng Ye felt a little embarrassed, but he didn't insist. He just smiled and put the money away.
Not even accepting benefits, does this mean you've met a principled person?
But looking at his pot-bellied appearance, it doesn't seem like it.
Could it be that the way it was delivered was wrong, too direct?
Or perhaps it's because they're unfamiliar with the business and don't know its details, so they dare not accept it?
However, he preferred to believe that Manager Wei was a man of principle.
He doesn't plan to test them anymore.
Even if I need to give gifts in the future, I will only give some local specialties.
At the same time, he secretly remembered this favor.
He knew very well that in this era, interpersonal relationships were often more important than money.
In reality, Manager Wei didn't not want to accept it; he simply didn't dare to.
He had no idea who had sent the dried fish, only that it came from a very powerful source, since his superior was merely a messenger.
Therefore, he could only follow orders and could not have any selfish thoughts, lest he bring trouble upon himself.
Of course, if the dried fish is too bad, he won't ask for it to be delivered again.
But if there are any further instructions from above, he will still accept them.
As long as it's possible, he'll take the initiative to deliver the goods, just to make a good impression on his superiors.
It doesn't matter whose goods you buy, since it's not like you're spending their money.
Moreover, he noticed that the unit price was genuinely cheap, much cheaper than others.
There are naturally opportunities for him to take advantage of the situation, so why give others leverage against him?
"Thank you very much, Manager Wei. I'll take my leave now."
After saying a few flattering words and thanking him, Feng Ye prepared to leave.
"Okay, take care. I hope we'll have the opportunity to work together again in the future."
They brought over 850 jin of dried fish, which they exchanged for more than 900 yuan. The four of them left the guesthouse in high spirits.
The tractor driver had finished unloading the goods and left.
They walked down the street, unable to hide the smiles on their faces.
"Dad, Uncle Ling, you two go back to the ship and wait. Ah Can and I are going to buy some things."
"What are you buying that you need to hide from us?" Feng Jiaqing asked, puzzled.
Feng Jiaqing chimed in, "That's right, what can't we know?"
"No, I want to buy an alarm clock. It's too much trouble to have someone wake me up every day."
Feng Ye made up a reason, and then said, "You've moved so much cargo, your old arms and legs must be tired. Go back to the ship and rest first."
"Look at them, they're starting to look down on us."
Feng Jiaqing smiled and said, "Alright, hurry up and get it done."
After the two of them left, Feng Ye and A Can turned around and headed towards the shipyard.
"Brother Ye, is it okay for us to keep this from my father and your father?"
"What's wrong with it?" Feng Ye rolled her eyes. "Do you want to listen to their rambling?"
Ah-Can shook his head: "Of course not."
"That settles it."
Feng Ye chuckled, "Once the boat is booked and the money is paid, what can they do? At most, they'll just say a few words."
When they find out they're going to buy a big ship, what will his father and Ah-chan's father's reactions be? Will they support or oppose it?
He didn't know, and he didn't want to guess.
But no matter what, nagging is probably inevitable.
"Hehe, right. The die is cast, and they can't object even if they want to."
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