"How many people in your bureau do you think are informants for that group in the county?"
"Or rather, how many people don't want the bureau to prosper and are secretly preparing to trip people up at any time?"
They're all smart people; some things don't need to be said too explicitly.
"Old Zhao, did you run into someone at the station?" Captain Qi immediately chimed in, his eyes fixed intently on Zhao Youcai.
Zhao Youcai then briefly recounted the story of the woman and the unfamiliar policeman, even clearly explaining the interaction that the two thought was flawless.
Team Leader Qi's expression grew increasingly serious. "I'm aware of this matter. I'll investigate it discreetly."
As Qi picked up his coat to leave, he sat down on the bicycle seat and reminded Zhao Youcai of something.
"We're doing relatively well here; the famine situation hasn't been particularly severe in recent years. Be extra careful when you're out and about; things are still quite chaotic outside."
Zhao Youcai understood what Captain Qi meant: throughout history, natural disasters have always been followed by public resentment.
Old men from out of town like Zhao Youcai, who are unfamiliar to the locals, are the easiest targets.
Thinking of this, Zhao Youcai was also somewhat moved, and asked Captain Qi:
"Is there anything you want? I might be able to buy it for you and bring it back during my trip to another province."
Team Leader Qi didn't stand on ceremony. "My mother-in-law's birthday is coming up soon. If it's convenient, could you bring me back a watch? It should be at most fifty yuan; I can't afford anything more expensive."
Zhao Youcai nodded and noted it down, secretly marveling to himself.
In the 1960s, spending fifty dollars on a watch was a very extravagant expense.
Let alone this ordinary little town, even in a city or county, not many people would buy it without batting an eye.
However, Zhao Youcai was not worried at all about not being able to buy the watch back, nor was he worried about being ripped off.
It was all because his cheat code finally unlocked another shop yesterday – a watch shop.
In addition to wristwatches, a battery-powered quartz clock was also unlocked.
The design is simple and elegant, and the large clock, which chimes and rings on time, is much more pleasing to the eye.
This trip to another province is a good opportunity to inquire about watch prices, which will help in setting a price.
Night had fallen, and the Zhao family courtyard was quiet. Meanwhile, the breeding farm was bustling with activity.
Chen Tingting, completely naked, clung tightly to Director Zhu under the covers, rubbing against him relentlessly.
Director Zhu was exhausted and covered in sweat. Before he could catch his breath, his lust was reignited.
"You little vixen, I'll get my body on you sooner or later!"
The bed creaked again, and listening to the woman's seductive moans, Director Zhu felt his bones melt.
In less than a minute, Director Zhu stopped.
While lighting a cigarette, he didn't forget to ask Chen Tingting how things were going.
"Did you manage to talk to Zhao Youcai at the police station today? What was his reaction?"
Looking at the greasy, lewd old man in front of her, Chen Tingting felt nauseous.
In the past, for the sake of status and money, she willingly climbed into the bed of Director Zhu, an old man with kidney deficiency, and falsely praised his stamina, saying he would exhaust her to the point of collapse.
But today, when Chen Tingting saw Zhao Youcai, who was much older than Director Zhu, and compared his appearance and demeanor to that scoundrel Director Zhu, she felt she had been ripped off.
She would rather sleep with Zhao Youcai than continue like this with Director Zhu.
But now is not the time to break ties; she still needs Director Zhu to help her family live a good life.
"That old man is really hard to deal with. He doesn't even look at a young and beautiful girl like me."
Factory Director Zhu frowned slightly; he naturally knew that old geezer Zhao Youcai was not easy to deal with.
However, Zhao Youcai's military influence was too great, unlike the directors of the steel mill and textile factory.
Those two have powerful backers and manage state-owned enterprises. My own farm has only survived this long by paying tribute to its superiors every year.
They have no say in the business, are responsible for their own profits and losses, and are easily shut down if they're not careful.
If I hadn't been humble and obsequious all these years, gradually building relationships with many powerful and influential people, how could I have achieved my current success?
He originally didn't take Zhao Youcai seriously. The reason he signed the cooperation agreement with Zhao Youcai was entirely because of the steel factory's director, Director Niu.
After all, he could collect pig feed anywhere, but if he could do a favor and make the steel mill manager remember him well, he would eventually be rewarded.
It wasn't until Zhao Youcai established connections with the military region that Director Zhu finally recognized Zhao Youcai's value.
By chance, Director Zhu learned the whole story of Zhao Youcai's youngest son going to another province, and that gave him a new idea.
Worried that Zhao Youcai might notice something amiss, she reluctantly shared her precious darling with him.
If I could get hold of the other party's weaknesses through Chen Tingting, wouldn't I have the military region's influence to back me up in the future?
It's a pity that that bastard Zhao Youcai didn't fall for it.
I don't know where he got his confidence, but after a two-minute battle with Chen Tingting, Director Zhu suddenly said something.
"Maybe he's too old, and his thing is broken. He can't compare to a brave man like me."
Chen Tingting secretly rolled her eyes. Should she listen to what this jerk was spouting?
Despite her inner complaints, her soft, smooth body still coiled around her like a water snake.
The two of them then discussed the specific procedures and precautions for what to do next, fooled around for a while, and then fell asleep.
...
The second day.
Zhao Youcai, carrying his small bundle, sat on the back of his third brother Zhao Jianhua's car and headed straight for the county's bus station.
Unexpectedly, no sooner had he left than an uninvited guest arrived at his home.
Chen Tingting, dressed in a very beautiful and elegant manner, appeared in Zhao Youcai's courtyard as the secretary of the farm manager, only to learn that Zhao Youcai had gone on a long trip. She immediately felt like the sky had fallen.
He had come with the intention of seducing Zhao Youcai, but his efforts were in vain. He returned to the farm in a huff after exchanging only a few words.
At this moment, Director Zhu had just seen off the junior leader he had been currying favor with for many years, and had just returned to his office when he saw Chen Tingting in this state.
"What happened? You're back so soon. Did Zhao Youcai upset you?"
Chen Tingting was extremely annoyed at this moment, and she suppressed her temper and gently pushed away Director Zhu, who was rushing towards her again.
Factory Director Zhu's face was visibly grim, and Chen Tingting, sensing the situation was turning sour, immediately made up an excuse.
"I'm so annoyed. That Zhao Youcai has gone on a long trip. When I asked his family if they knew when he would be back, they said they didn't know, maybe a few days or maybe two or three months."
Factory Director Zhu was also anxious.
He reported a total of 96 pigs to be slaughtered, but the actual number was 135.
Although I can sell a few on the black market, there are still dozens that I can't deal with.
He also planned to get in touch with Zhao Youcai, sell the surplus pigs to the military region at a low price, and then kick Zhao Youcai aside once the relationship was established.
What should I do now?
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