Chapter 879: Continuing Deeper into the Pasture Area with Uncle Batuer

The next day, Liu Chuxue went with them to the finance office of the business unit.

First, they went over all the accounts for the year with the corresponding finance staff; the large amounts were all fine, but there was a small issue with a transfer account from last month. They called back to Beijing City, where the other side helped check the stubs, and only then discovered that the person in charge of business here had withdrawn the money but had not submitted the receipts. After returning from the business trip, he had taken leave to go back to his hometown to get married. He had just returned from his hometown a few days ago and had forgotten about this matter.

After verifying everything, they withdrew this remittance.

A bag full of money was shocking to behold.

After Liu Chuxue and the others came out of the finance section, Captain Ma, who had been waiting outside, smiled at Liu Chuxue: "How does it feel?"

Liu Chuxue smiled at her: "I feel a heavy responsibility."

Though she said that, her heart was actually filled with great pride: so much money, only with me would it be absolutely safe.

They did not return to the guesthouse but went straight to the car. This time, two cars went along, but four people were left to guard the main base, while everyone else got in the cars and headed for the pasture area.

It had snowed a few days ago, and traces could still be faintly seen. The local guide, Uncle Batuer, led them to a settlement of herdsmen. After the enthusiastic herdsmen learned their purpose, they warmly took them to find the Gacha head, which was roughly equivalent to a brigade captain.

After exchanging pleasantries, the people from the procurement department showed the factory's procurement certificate. Seeing the large quantity they wanted, the Gacha head quickly ordered someone to notify the leaders of several nearby settlements. However, what he did not expect was that the cattle and sheep of two of those settlements had already been promised to others, who were said to be coming to pick them up in a few days.

After negotiations, the guide Uncle Batuer led them to go deeper, while the two settlements here, taking advantage of the time, helped them slaughter the cattle and sheep. However, sheep still made up the majority, with only a few head of cattle.

Of course, a portion of the deposit still had to be left; after writing the receipt, they continued to go deeper into the pasture area with Uncle Batuer.

To be honest, if it were not for the guide leading the way, it would probably be very difficult to find the herdsman settlements; this grassland is simply too vast. They had walked for a long time and still had not seen any signs of human habitation.

Moreover, the deeper they went into the pasture area, the more difficult the roads became, and the snow became thicker, burying the already unclear paths.

They had not arrived even by noon. The dried rations they brought were frozen solid, truly testing one's teeth. Even though there was food in her own space, she dared not act recklessly at this time, so she had to make do with the already cold water in the flask to force herself to eat, simply making do with lunch.

Fortunately, at a little past three in the afternoon, they finally saw a yurt in the distance.

As soon as the car stopped, someone ran over this way.

Seeing that it was Batuer, many herdsmen came forward to greet him; some smiled and said "Sainu," while some younger men raised their right hands high over their heads, palms facing inward, to pay their respects.

Captain Ma on the side explained to them: "Sainu means hello in Mongolian. Those who are paying respects are juniors expressing their reverence."

Seeing a burly man approaching from a distance, Batuer warmly went forward, placed his right hand on his chest, bowed slightly, and laughed loudly: "Sainu, Brigade Captain Morigen."

The Brigade Captain named Morigen also responded warmly, placing his right hand on his chest in the same way: "Sainu, Batuer! It's so cold, thank you for the trouble of bringing guests over."

Saying this, he stepped forward and warmly shook hands with Batuer.