Zhao Youcai, carrying a large box of instant noodles and several empty covered basins that were making a clattering noise, strolled into the crew-only carriage.
"Comrade, is there anything I can help you with?"
The flight attendant smiled and put down the steamed bun in her hand, looking at Zhao Youcai.
"It's lunchtime now, I'm thinking of asking you for some hot water to make a few packets of instant noodles."
In fact, the extra box of instant noodles that had been prepared had already been distributed to the passengers in the carriage by Zhao Youcai, and the train crew had already taken the thermos over.
The flight attendant didn't think much of it, assuming that the hot water the flight attendants had brought was limited and the passenger was extremely hungry, which was why he had brought the food over.
He had no idea what Zhao Youcai was planning, and simply gave up his seat so that Zhao Youcai could pour his own hot water.
Zhao Youcai did not get up and leave immediately, but instead chatted with the flight attendant with a smile.
The praise started with "No wonder you're the chief flight attendant; your demeanor and presence are exceptional." and ended with "Your parents must be very proud to have such an outstanding daughter like you, and your children will definitely look up to you as a role model."
After the instant noodles were ready, Zhao Youcai opened the lid right in front of the flight attendant.
The aroma of braised beef wafted out instantly, making even the chief flight attendant drool.
"You can share those; it's not easy being away from home. You are all good comrades who serve the people; thank you for your hard work."
The flight attendant really wanted to nod and agree immediately; who wouldn't be hooked by such a wonderful smell?
However, the professional ethics that have been upheld for many years are still there; not taking even a needle or thread from the public is the bottom line for all service industries.
However, Zhao Youcai seemed to have a ulterior motive. "I actually have some selfish reasons. I want you to try it and give me your opinion. This thing is so easy to carry, would it be suitable to sell it on your train?"
This is why Zhao Youcai specifically brought two extra large boxes of instant noodles.
Besides sharing meals with the factory managers along the way to ensure the production of each factory, the most important thing was to break through the railway station line.
These days, people who can afford to take the train are also willing to spend money on instant noodles.
Winter is fine; things don't break as easily.
But what about summer?
The food I brought with me for the train all got moldy before I even got to the station.
Nothing is cheap on the train, but if you can get a hot bowl of instant noodle soup with a hint of meat flavor, and the price isn't much different from regular food, who wouldn't be tempted by instant noodles?
Even if he only makes a dime a pack of instant noodles at the train station, he can still earn a lot by selling a lot at a low profit margin.
Zhao Youcai wasn't generous enough to share the various flavors of sausages he made at home with them, since those were all pure meat sausages and quite expensive to produce.
Even if they wanted to sell, they wouldn't sell now, since the farm they just took over hasn't expanded yet and raw materials are hard to come by.
Even though he has a cheat code, the appearance of so many non-existent things will eventually be discovered as a problem.
Unlike those technologies that can be readily presented as "patented inventions," this is not a technology that can be readily released as a "patented invention."
The flight attendant's eyes lit up at that moment.
Just by smelling it, you can tell how popular this stuff is on trains. Now that there's a legitimate reason to try it, they naturally won't hesitate any longer.
Zhao Youcai witnessed firsthand how the usually warm and elegant flight attendant not only finished all the noodles in just a few bites, but also drank every last drop of the soup.
“Delicious! This is really delicious! Wait a minute, the purchasing director of the Ministry of Railways in charge of this line happens to be on this train as well. I’ll invite him over to try it.”
The purchasing director of the Ministry of Railways procures a wide variety of items every day, not only food for trains, but also welfare benefits for ground staff, ticket sellers, and many other people.
The reason I'm going to Beijing this time is to check out the Thousand Harvest Festival to see if there are any cheap and easy-to-transport good products, to purchase a batch, and to find partners.
Although the Chiho Festival is nominally aimed at foreigners, most of the goods sold are actually sold to various regions in Japan.
After all, many of these items were never even given a second glance by foreigners, but were instead purchased by special procurement offices such as supply and marketing cooperatives and Friendship Stores.
If we really want to buy Zhao Youcai's instant noodles as a must-have item on the train, and can reach a cooperation agreement before the Thousand Harvest Festival, we will definitely be able to lower the purchase price.
The purchasing director of the Ministry of Railways arrived very quickly, almost as soon as the chief purser went to him.
I had only heard from a relative with connections that there was a factory manager in Northeast China who suddenly rose to prominence in the instant noodle business, which was even listed as one of the military supplies.
Food that is generally classified as military supplies is also needed by the Ministry of Railways.
I didn't hear the flight attendant describe how delicious the instant noodles were, so I wasn't prepared at all.
The moment he pushed open the door, a fragrance wafted towards him, so strong that he was stunned for a long time, his eyes wide open.
He jogged up to Zhao Youcai and looked at the few enamel basins that were still covered with lids.
"These are instant noodles?"
Zhao Youcai didn't need the flight attendant to introduce him; he chose to let his abilities speak for themselves.
After all, it won't taste good if it soaks for a while longer, so let's eat first and then get to know each other.
"Try it."
The purchasing director of the Ministry of Railways was even less polite than the chief purser, picking up the bowl and slurping it down.
He devoured the small bowl in a flash, then glanced at the small bowl covered by a lid next to him.
Zhao Youcai: ...This person really looks just like a vengeful ghost who hasn't eaten for eight hundred lifetimes.
Fortunately, the chief purser had calmed down considerably by now and quickly nudged the purchasing director of the Ministry of Railways with his elbow to prevent him from losing his composure and making a fool of himself.
"Cough!" The purchasing director of the Ministry of Railways, who had finally regained some of his senses, almost laughed out loud.
"Comrade, please come with me to the private room to discuss this further."
In addition to the soft sleeper compartments prepared for VIPs and high-ranking officials, the train also has private rest rooms reserved for staff members.
The purchasing director of the Ministry of Railways was also assigned a small cubicle. Of course, such business matters should be discussed in a safe and private room.
Zhao Youcai smiled and nodded, thinking that his long absence over there would cause panic, so he looked at the flight attendant.
"Please go to carriage number five and tell Battalion Commander Cao."
It wasn't that Zhao Youcai insisted on revealing Battalion Commander Cao's identity; it was just that the guy was wearing his military uniform this time, without even changing out of his civilian clothes.
Someone who is so high-profile should be known to the train crew.
Sure enough, the flight attendant's eyes lit up even more.
After all, Zhao Youcai is such a handsome and dashing man, he was targeted by them from the moment he boarded the train.
"Don't worry, even if you don't say it, I will tell Battalion Commander Cao."
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