Chapter 450: Wool-Gathering

This was the "good tea" Hao Dayou was talking about?

Just looking at these tea leaves, anyone who didn't know better would think it was moldy, spoiled bran! The main thing was that it was just too crushed, like crushed flour.

Fortunately, Wang An wasn't that fussy; besides, having something to drink was better than having nothing.

After brewing the tea, Hao Dayou asked impatiently:

"Big brother, that 'big deal' you mentioned, what exactly is it?"

Wang An feigned mystery, took a sip of tea, and then said calmly: "I am here to study a big deal for you."

Hearing this, Hao Dayou subconsciously said one word:

"Huh?"

After Wang An finished speaking, Hao Dayou, who had been full of thirst for knowledge, was instantly stunned.

Hao Dayou, after saying "Huh," kept his mouth half-open, his eyes wide as saucers, just staring blankly at Wang An.

After a long while, Hao Dayou blinked and said to Wang An, who was drinking tea: "So, big brother, did you just say you wanted to get some more bricks?"

It was obvious that Hao Dayou didn't believe Wang An could study any "big deal," and felt that Wang An was just joking with him.

So Hao Dayou automatically ignored the "big deal" matter, feeling that the "small deal" right in front of him was more realistic.

But Wang An had to keep bluffing; otherwise, where would he get the benefits? So Wang An said slowly: "Big brother, no exaggeration, I can guarantee you that after my operation, the bricks and tiles in your courtyard will be sold out immediately, maybe even not enough to sell."

I have to say, Wang An had accurately grasped Hao Dayou's pain point, forcing Hao Dayou to ponder the accuracy of Wang An's words.

After Hao Dayou thought for a while, he still couldn't suppress his anticipation for the "big deal" and asked cautiously:

"Little brother, tell me, where is this big deal?"

After successfully arousing Hao Dayou's curiosity, Wang An changed the subject again, only hearing Wang An say:

"This time I'm ordering bricks for my younger brother, 100,000 blue and 100,000 red will do. After that, big brother, if I come to buy bricks again in the future, can you give me a cheaper price?"

After Wang An finished speaking, Hao Dayou stared straight at Wang An; looking at that posture, he couldn't wait to give Wang An two big slaps.

Because Wang An's words were very clear. The first half explained: I'm buying bricks this time, but not for myself, so the price should be what it is; I won't haggle with you.

And the second half was the key point, which explained:

I'm providing you with a "big deal," can you give me some benefits?

As a factory director, how could Hao Dayou not understand these words? That was why Hao Dayou stared straight at Wang An, yet felt helpless against him.

Wang An noticed Hao Dayou's gaze and, while drinking tea, looked at Hao Dayou with an innocent face, as if that remark just now had really just been casual chatting.

Finally, Hao Dayou sighed and said very readily: "Big brother, how about this: as long as I am still the director of this brick factory, as long as you are buying bricks for yourself, I won't charge any shipping fees at all. How about that?"

Wang An quickly calculated in his heart: 2,000 bricks, which is one truckload, the shipping fee is 4 yuan, so 100 truckloads would be 400.

However, he could use at most 500 truckloads of bricks, which would only save him 2,000 yuan.

2,000 yuan wasn't a small amount, but for a brick factory, it wasn't even a drop in the bucket. Since he had finally managed to gather some wool, he had to gather more.

So, Wang An smiled: "Big brother, when I buy bricks again, the quantity won't be small; it'll have to be a million or so." After Hao Dayou heard Wang An's words, he was instantly stunned, and then asked very surprised: "What? Are you planning to build an imperial palace?"

Wang An suddenly felt that this remark was a bit familiar, as if someone had asked him this before, so Wang An subconsciously replied: "Big brother, you're wrong. I'm not planning to build an imperial palace; I'm just pondering building a prince's mansion."

Hao Dayou listened, paused, and then said with a helpless face: "Fine, fine, big brother, build whatever you want."

Wang An immediately said: "Then big brother, what about the price?"

It was clear that Hao Dayou was very conflicted at this moment; although he didn't want to lower the price, he was very expectant of the "big deal" Wang An mentioned.

So, Hao Dayou thought for a long time before saying:

"Big brother, as long as these bricks are for your own use, if you buy more than 800,000 bricks each time, then red bricks will be 1 cent, blue bricks 2 cents. The tiles that should be gifted will still be given without missing a single one. After that, you pay for the brick shipping, and I'll cover the tile shipping for you. How about that?"

I have to say, Hao Dayou was worthy of being a person who could be a factory director; he directly put Wang An in check.

800,000 bricks was exactly the quantity Wang An had wanted for himself last time, and it was also the lowest quantity of the "million or so" Wang An had boasted about just now.

If Wang An's new courtyard wasn't big enough, then he already had 800,000 bricks at home, and then buying another 800,000 bricks—what would he use all those bricks for? He couldn't use them all! As for selling them, that path had already been blocked by Hao Dayou in advance.

The most critical thing was that if it was less than 800,000 bricks, there was no such price; in other words, to enjoy the low price, he had to buy 800,000 bricks or more at once.

800,000 bricks, even if they were all red bricks, would still cost 8,000 yuan!

And 8,000 yuan, even if a regular employee didn't eat or drink, would take 17 years and seven months to earn.

As for the issue of gifted tiles and shipping fees for tiles, that could be completely ignored because it wasn't much money.

Fortunately, 800,000 bricks was very difficult for others, but for Wang An, it really wasn't a big deal.

So, Wang An directly agreed: "Fine, let's do it as you say, big brother."

With this, Wang An had managed to gather half of Hao Dayou's wool.

And the other half depended on Wang An's "big deal."

Seeing Wang An agree, Hao Dayou immediately laughed bitterly:

"Big brother, to tell you the truth, I've been studying a transfer recently. You've seen it too; this brick factory is no different from being finished..."

Hearing Hao Dayou's complaint, Wang An felt a surge of joy in his heart; he had been wondering how to bluff properly, but now he didn't need to.

The main thing was that whether it was building an office building or a school, it wasn't something Wang An could control, and this business would ultimately fall to the brick factory.

So if Wang An couldn't think of the right wording, then as soon as he spoke, Hao Dayou would immediately be able to tell the truth from the false.

Never underestimate any official, because no matter when, anyone who can be a leader is absolutely a top talent among people.

Even if they aren't a top talent, they are old, cunning, and deep-thinking people.

Thinking of this, Wang An said with a smile:

"A friend of mine said that this year, our county has two big projects to launch, and the bricks and tiles needed will be massive."

Hearing this, Hao Dayou immediately narrowed his eyes, seemingly thinking about what big projects could appear in the county.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 451 =====