Zhu Yan's mind raced, and the man next to her straightened up upon hearing this. He hadn't been a junior leader for nothing; with a quick thought, he knew whether there was any profit to be made in this.
Jian Dan didn't rush him; he twirled the phone cord around his fingers, leaned against the counter, and quietly explained his reasons.
"As you know, Sister Yan, in principle, this matter should be handled by the supply and marketing cooperative."
However, firstly, as you know, I don't have any good memories of Beijing. I don't want to disturb my father's comrades and uncles. If they find out, they'll definitely think I'm not doing well here, and they'll get worried and anxious.
Another option is to find someone else, and this matter can certainly be accomplished, but then it would truly become a purely profit-driven partnership. Ultimately, no matter how I calculate it, there should still be a profit to be made. Even considering the closeness of our relationship, I would naturally have to ask you, Sister Yan, first.
You and your brother-in-law must have a lot of connections in Beijing over the years. You must have some connections with the transport trucking company, right?
Although the profit is small, if handled well and this matter can continue in the long run, it can accumulate into a considerable profit.
We're not expecting too much, but if we work hard for a month, at least we can earn an extra month's salary, right? Sister, let the kids eat a few more bites of meat, isn't that better than anything else?
So I thought I'd ask Sister Yan first. We're all on the same side; if you're interested, I won't ask anyone else.
Zhu Yan and her husband exchanged a glance. They weren't clueless; they could already see the potential for maneuver, and their eyes lit up.
Zhu Yan's man thought for a moment, and he had already picked out a few names to greet later.
Thinking of this, he nodded to Zhu Yan, indicating that she could agree.
Zhu Yan's smile grew even brighter, and her tone became even more enthusiastic.
"Little sister, what are you saying? I treat you like my own sister. Aren't we family?"
Girl, we appreciate your thoughtfulness in thinking of us.
This is a serious matter, and it's not something the two of us can handle alone. It's also difficult to explain over the phone. Here's what we'll do: have your sister go back and discuss it with her family, and then she'll get back to you.”
Finally, they gave Jian Dan a reassurance.
"Girl, don't worry, let me give you a heads-up: as long as the product is good, nothing else matters."
Remember this good thing, sister, I can't let you down.
"Go back first, I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Don't tell anyone else yet. People are easily swayed by self-interest, so don't underestimate those seemingly insignificant people. You must protect yourself."
Although she had her own selfish reasons, fearing that Jian Dan might tell others, Jian Dan didn't doubt that her concern was genuine. Over the years, their relationship had become quite solid.
"Okay, Sister Yan, I'll wait for your news."
As you know, I'm strong. As long as I don't slack off, I'll never have to worry about food or drink. But it's different in this village. All year round, the villagers can't even fill their stomachs. This year, during the autumn harvest, there was a heavy rain. Sigh!
You know I'm not a soft-hearted person. I don't really care what those people are like. But there are so many children in the village, some as young as three or four. They always call me "sister." I can only help them with food once or twice. I can't keep taking care of them forever, and I can't afford to. It's better to help them find a way to save themselves. That's the only way out.
I figured I couldn't ask an outsider for this.
We can't tell anything now, but if it really works out and you buy all the mountain produce the villagers have worked so hard to carry back, then you'll be the village's greatest benefactors.
"What's with all this talk about being a benefactor? Why are we sisters saying such polite things?"
Tell your sister about this, don't worry. Go back and wait for news.
Seeing the look in her husband's eyes, Zhu Yan knew what to say.
After hanging up the phone, she was also a little excited. She turned to look at her husband.
"Brother Ping, can this work out?"
Her husband, Fang Ping, is now a minor leader in a machinery factory. He's not exactly highly regarded, but he does have his own office, otherwise things wouldn't be so convenient for him.
For a family to be able to produce two workers is quite an achievement, not to mention that, with the help of his wife's friend, he also got his younger brother a job at a steel factory, and a permanent one at that.
He was no stranger to simplicity; he had heard about it from his wife long ago. Then came the work, and the promise to keep in touch. And it wasn't just talk; during the years they were working in the countryside, they received several packages mailed back each year.
Dried vegetables, mushrooms, hazelnuts, walnuts, pine nuts, chestnuts—they even mailed quite a lot of them the first year. Wild boar, pheasant, and rabbit were also sent almost every year. Not to mention anything else, even their closest relatives didn't send such generous gifts.
Whether or not they actually have it, at least no one would be willing to part with it.
Although it's about reciprocity, isn't it through these exchanges that relationships deepen?
Because of this, while other daughters-in-law are subservient to their husbands, Zhu Yan stands tall and proud.
Fang Ping also admired his wife's taste.
"Yes, I'll go back and discuss it with Dad. I think this is an opportunity."
"I must say, you've got a really good eye this time. This sister-in-law is a real gem."
That is,”
Zhu Yan was also very happy.
"Then you mustn't let my sister suffer any losses?"
Fang Ping shook his head helplessly.
"Don't worry, am I that kind of person?"
Watching his wife walk briskly back to work, Fang Ping pondered to himself that the atmosphere in Beijing hadn't been good lately, and he had also heard what Jianqian had just said: the autumn harvest in the countryside had been affected by heavy rains, resulting in a significant reduction in yield. This kind of news probably wouldn't circulate among ordinary people.
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