So, when Lu Yuan repaired the fourth tractor and successfully persuaded Zhang Hongxi to sell it to the brick factory for 3,000 yuan, he successfully earned two tractors' worth of tiles for the brigade.
Of course, he didn't lose a single penny of the 200 yuan bonus that the agricultural machinery station had mentioned.
"You're saying all these tiles were given to our production team by the brick and tile factory?"
Lu Guoan pointed to the two tractors piled high with tiles, his hands trembling.
Before Lu Yuan could say anything, Zhang Yong'an nodded excitedly.
"Yes, yes, Director Jiang said it was a gift for our brigade, and that if it wasn't enough, he would go and get another truckload."
This is more than enough; it's more than enough to build a settlement for educated youth.
Lu Guoan looked at Lu Yuan, thinking that this kid must have done something good again.
Lu Yuan grinned and was about to speak when Lu Jiefang preemptively explained the whole story.
"From what Director Jiang said, the new tractor that A Yuan made would cost 18,000 yuan, and you might not even be able to buy it. The second-hand price is between 6,000 and 8,000 yuan. The factory bought it for only 3,000 yuan, saving several thousand yuan. That's why they gave away so many tiles."
Lu Yuan also said, "Uncle, don't worry about keeping them. These tiles are only worth a few hundred yuan at most. The brick and tile factory won't lose money."
Of course, the agricultural machinery station didn't lose money either. The third and fourth tractors were a complete surprise. The agricultural machinery station didn't need to report them at all, and in the end, the money was recorded at the price of scrap metal.
A pile of scrap metal can still be sold for over 3,000 yuan; the leaders of the higher-level unit will only praise Hong Xi for his competence.
Lu Yuan saved the brigade several hundred yuan, and the brigade leader and accountant Zhang praised him repeatedly on the brigade's loudspeaker.
Now everyone in the village knew that he had done such a great thing for the village again, and praise poured in like it was free. Lu Yuan could hear praise wherever he went.
Before long, his pockets and hands were full of things like sunflower seeds, peanuts, scallions, and cucumbers stuffed into his hands by the enthusiastic villagers.
Back home, he put his things on the table in the main room, feeling incredibly smug.
"Look, look! Everyone insisted on stuffing these into my hands. Tsk, I'm just so lovable!"
"Hehe, hehehe—"
Grandpa Liu grinned, his face crinkling with wrinkles.
Gao Weishan and his wife were also laughing so hard their shoulders were shaking.
Wen Moxue even praised him, saying, "Brother Yuan is the best."
Lu Yuan swore this was the best compliment he had heard all day. If there hadn't been other people around, he would have cupped his wife's face and showered her with compliments.
He took out the 200 yuan bonus he had won that day, 20 ten-yuan bills, and waved them in front of Wen Moxue.
"Honey, keep the bonus. Buy whatever you want later."
Wen Moxue happily accepted the money. In her previous life, she had at least several million or tens of millions of dollars, but this 200 yuan made her even happier than having several million or tens of millions of dollars.
Seeing this, Mo Lijuan was filled with envy and jealousy.
It turns out that the man gave all the money he earned to his cousin, and she could spend it as she pleased.
I can't help but admire her cousin's good fortune. If only she could meet a man who can make money and is willing to give her all of it.
She stole a few glances at Lu Yuan; aside from his bad temper, she had to admit that he was a capable man.
He's good-looking, and especially the moment he hands over the money, he's incredibly charming.
If she had met this man first, would her cousin have had no chance?
Lu Yuan felt the subtle scrutiny and frowned slightly.
Having served in the army for seven or eight years in his previous life, he was very sensitive to this. Knowing that she was his wife's cousin, he pulled his wife back into the house to avoid her.
But even though he tried to avoid them, they followed him.
"Brother-in-law, are you going to the commune tomorrow? Can you take me with you? I need to call home to let you know I'm safe and to tell you about losing the money."
Lu Yuan slapped his forehead. He had originally wanted to call his brother-in-law to tell him about Mo Lijuan losing money and to inform them that he was preparing to send her back to the educated youth settlement. But he was so busy today that he forgot about it.
Alright, I still have to go to the commune tomorrow, but I won't bring my cheap cousin along, that troublesome girl.
"I have something to do tomorrow and won't be going to the commune."
Mo Lijuan was disappointed and turned to look at Wen Moxue.
"Cousin, I'm penniless right now. Could you lend me some money? I need to go to the commune to call home and buy some necessities."
Wen Moxue raised an eyebrow. Was she jealous because she had just seen her man give her 200 yuan?
Ha, what a despicable character!
Just as she was thinking about how to refuse, she heard Lu Yuan say in a bad tone, "You still owe us 50 yuan, and you want to borrow money again? What kind of rule is that?"
Mo Lijuan's eyes instantly reddened. "Cousin, brother-in-law, it's not that I don't want to pay you back, it's just that I don't have the money yet. I'll call home and pay you back as soon as they send the money."
Lu Yuan waved him away, saying, "Then we'll talk about it after you pay it back."
Mo Lijuan's eyes filled with tears, she looked extremely aggrieved, "Cousin?"
She hoped that Wen Moxue would act the same way as before, sympathizing with her as long as she pretended to be pitiful and giving her whatever she wanted.
This time, however, Wen Moxue didn't play by the rules.
“Lijuan, your cousin-in-law makes a good point. Why don’t you go talk to the brigade leader or the educated youth leader about your difficulties? If you really have difficulties, they will help you. It’s not a solution for you to keep borrowing money.”
After another setback, Mo Lijuan realized that her cousin had changed and was no longer the kind and generous cousin she used to be.
Perhaps he hardened his heart after being framed by his own sister.
On the surface, she still appears sweet, charming, and harmless, but she's actually quite cunning.
"I understand, cousin. I'll go ask the brigade leader or the educated youth leader for a solution."
She paused for a moment and then added, "I just don't know what they'll think about this. Everyone knows we're cousins, and we're going to them instead of you for help. Won't they think we don't get along?"
"How could that be? Don't worry, they won't overthink it."
"That's good. I was worried that people would gossip and say that you're heartless and wouldn't even help your own cousin."
Lu Yuan glanced at her with interest, a half-smile playing on his lips.
"You're overthinking it. Everyone is reasonable. Even if someone says something, they'll just say you're being unreasonable. My husband and I have never had a bad reputation in everyone's eyes."
"If you don't believe me, you can go out and ask around, or you can try it."
Ha, trying to use rumors to force them to compromise? No way.
Lu Yuan has a very good reputation in the village now. If she dares to ruin his reputation, he can make sure she loses it.
Let's see if everyone believes her, this new and unfamiliar educated youth, or if they believe her, who has already done a few good deeds for the village.
Mo Lijuan went back to her room, closed the door, and lay on the kang (a heated brick bed) crying again. She clenched her fists and pounded on the kang, but her hands hurt terribly after only a few blows.
The grievances in my heart were even greater.
Waaah, she's never suffered such humiliation in her entire life!
tomorrow......,
Tomorrow she must go to the commune to call home and give them a good talking about how the two of them bullied her.
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