Chapter 63: Three hundred tons per day

Finally.

The four of them still ended up crammed into the same room.

It's nearly winter now, and Wang Yingna isn't stupid—how could she possibly stay in the car?

Besides, this place has many outsiders, so she didn't dare stay alone in the car.

Fortunately, the last room left at the inn was a double room.

Wang Yingna took one bed herself, while Li Jiaci squeezed onto the same bed with Zhao Chen and Zhang Chuqiang, getting through the night that way.

But the next morning, the innkeeper, unaware of the situation, saw Wang Yingna walk out with three men from the same room, and her look at Wang Yingna was strangely odd.

She was clearly thinking something improper.

Wang Yingna felt utterly embarrassed by that look.

After getting in the car,

She couldn't hold back and snapped, glaring at Li Jiaci: "You make so much money—when you go out, can't you find a better place to stay? Why must you suffer in this dump?"

"Our money can only be used for legitimate business now."

Li Jiaci said: "Besides, it's just sleep—where you sleep doesn't matter."

They had even slept under bridges before because they were homeless.

Under the current circumstances, this environment is clearly good enough for them.

"If you don't want to suffer,"

Li Jiaci said: "Next time, just wait for us in the office."

"You!"

Wang Yingna felt a bit stifled.

But upon reflection, this was her own request, so no one else is to blame.

And seeing Wang Yingna humiliated,

Zhang Chuqiang and Zhao Chen both looked like they wanted to laugh but didn't dare.

The two of them actually admired Li Jiaci a bit for daring to treat this woman like that.

You know, Wang Yingna is actually Wang Zhen's sister.

To ordinary people, she's like a female big shot.

However, with Li Jiaci she's always been like a pushover, with no temper at all.

……

Because they'd been here several times before.

Li Jiaci was also quite familiar with this side of the Bian Mao Market.

After getting out of the car, he headed straight for the stall selling ginseng.

The stall owner was still that big sister, and she immediately recognized Li Jiaci.

Most of the merchants here in Bei Bang belong to the same person, namely that middle-aged colonel.

Although they don't know the details, they also know that Li Jiaci is a partner of their colonel.

So their attitude toward Li Jiaci is very respectful: "Boss Li, are you here to look at mountain goods?"

"I need to talk to Xiao Cui about something."

Li Jiaci glanced casually and asked: "Where is he?"

"Chief Clerk Cui is inside."

"I'll go call him for you right away."

After saying that, the stall owner spoke a couple of sentences in Bei Bang language to the people nearby, then trotted off to fetch someone.

A moment later.

The stall owner then walked back side by side with Xiao Cui.

Upon seeing Li Jiaci,

Xiao Cui's eyes showed a hint of surprise: "How did you come so early? Weren't you supposed to come in three days?"

"Isn't this to deliver money to you?"

Li Jiaci directly handed over the black plastic bag in his hand to Xiao Cui.

Xiao Cui took the bag, opened it, and saw it was full of bundles of hundred-yuan bills.

"Is this all from the past few days?" Xiao Cui asked, eyes wide with surprise.

"More or less."

Li Jiaci said: "Not more, not less—it's exactly two hundred thousand. Adding to what I gave you before, I'd say I've fulfilled my earlier promise."

"Of course."

Xiao Cui's look at Li Jiaci carried a hint of complexity.

Originally, he also thought this person's promise to give them four hundred thousand total was just bragging.

He had even prepared to take retaliatory measures if the person didn't pay later.

But just a few days later, they brought the remaining two hundred thousand.

"Since the money's no problem, let's discuss the next arrangements."

Li Jiaci looked around and asked: "I don't know if it's convenient to talk here."

"No problem."

"Everyone here is one of us."

Xiao Cui said: "Just say what you want to say."

"Good!"

Then I'll speak frankly.

Li Jiaci said, "I need a lot of raw materials right now, so I hope you can increase production."

How much do you want?

Three hundred!

Li Jiaci held up three fingers.

Xiao Cui frowned, confused, and asked, "Isn't it three hundred already?"

Before, it was three hundred per three days.

Li Jiaci said, "Now it's three hundred per day!"

Three hundred tons per day?

Xiao Cui's brow furrowed further, and he asked, "With that much timber, can you sell it all?"

If I can't sell it all, why would I bother you?

Li Jiaci said, "Just tell me straight: can you ramp up production?"

Xiao Cui gave him a deep look.

If this had been earlier, Li Jiaci would have said something like that.

He undoubtedly thought Li Jiaci was bragging again.

But with Li Jiaci's forty thousand as backing, he didn't dare doubt his ability.

Xiao Cui thought for a moment and said, "Boosting output is no problem; as long as you can pay, we can supply however much timber you need."

However...

Before this.

I have a question I want to ask you.

Xiao Cui fixed his gaze on Li Jiaci and asked, "Are you sure all the timber has to go through this free trade port?"

His words clearly hinted that Li Jiaci should consider other channels.

After all, with that much timber, just the daily taxes would be a huge expense.

Li Jiaci nodded firmly. "Yes, every piece of timber has to go through the free trade port."

In his past life, he'd suffered many losses over this.

How could he possibly lose again in this life?

I don't care how much extra it costs.

Li Jiaci said, "I just want all my timber to be legal and compliant."

Xiao Cui stared at him for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "Boss Li is really different from the other bosses I've dealt with."

Alright!

Then starting tomorrow.

I'll have someone bring three hundred tons of timber each day.

Xiao Cui said, "Once you've paid for three thousand tons, we'll settle the account; after that, if you need more timber, we'll work it out separately."

No problem.

Li Jiaci agreed readily, but added, "However, I'd prefer the timber to be delivered before noon."

That urgent?

Xiao Cui raised an eyebrow and asked.

I won't hide it from you either.

I currently have no raw materials left.

But there are many people outside waiting to haul cargo.

If I don't bring the raw materials back today, the factory will shut down and the haulers will all leave.

In that case, I would lose a lot of money.

Li Jiaci casually pulled out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes from his pocket and slapped it into Xiao Cui's hand, saying, "So I can only ask you to help me think of a solution."

Xiao Cui was stunned.

He then slipped the cigarette into his pocket without a trace.

Good!

Then I'll think of a solution for you.

I'll try to have three hundred tons ready for you by noon.

I'm deeply grateful!