Chapter 62

But he was willing to accept these "losses," and even took pride in them.

Chu Mingyuan patted his chest and guaranteed: "Director Cao, I guarantee with my personality that the things in our village will be of good quality and quantity. If anyone cheats, I will definitely break their hand."

The price Cao Cao Weiguo gave was far higher than other procurement personnel; this was a kind help to the folks.

He would never allow it to be destroyed!

Things like "repaying kindness with ingratitude" would make people point fingers at them!

The Village Chief welcomed Cao Cao Weiguo to the brigade, and the folks soon arrived with bags and bundles of things.

Don't be surprised that the villagers were so enthusiastic; it was just that these days were too bitter.

Because private trading was prohibited, it wasn't easy to encounter a procurement officer who gave such a high price.

If they didn't seize this opportunity, who knew if there would be another one in the future.

The Village Chief poured tea and water for Cao Cao Weiguo, accompanying him to chat thoughtfully.

The accountant and village cadres weighed and recorded them by category, checking each one carefully.

All cadres received instructions from the Village Chief, fearing that someone would do something wrong and affect the reputation of the whole village.

Until they had eaten a "sumptuous" lunch, there were several piles of ingredients in the brigade's courtyard.

Cao Cao Weiguo settled the payment on the spot, and the villagers who received the money and coupons were full of joy.

"Director Cao, thank you so much."

"Such a high price has really helped our village a lot."

Cao Cao Weiguo said: "Village Chief, look, you're saying these things again. It's because you and the villagers helped me that I could receive so many good things on time and in quantity."

Touching the large hemp bag full of dried sweet potatoes, Cao Cao Weiguo said: "Village Chief, can you help me find an empty room in the village to use as a temporary warehouse? I'll store the things here for the time being and pull them back together once the procurement is complete. Don't worry, I'll pay the rent."

The Village Chief said: "Director Cao is being too formal. There is an empty courtyard in the village, and I will find someone to clean it up immediately."

With a call from the Village Chief, the enthusiastic villagers soon cleaned up a courtyard with three adobe houses.

More than twenty bags of dried goods were also put into the room, stacked neatly.

Cao Cao Weiguo thanked the Village Chief and took cigarettes from his pocket to distribute to the villagers who helped.

One "Da Da Qianmen" cigarette each made the villagers very happy.

Cao Cao Weiguo looked at the Village Chief and asked: "Village Chief, does the village have a stone mill? I want to buy one. This is my private matter, so pay whatever it costs. You mustn't be formal with me."

A nearby villager hurriedly said: "Director Cao, my family has a stone mill. Although it's old, it can definitely be used."

Cao Cao Weiguo said happily: "Brother, is it convenient to take me to see it?"

The villager said with a smile: "Convenient, convenient, we can go to my house right now."

Cao Cao Weiguo followed the villager home and saw a stone mill about 80 centimeters in diameter.

Cao Cao Weiguo touched the stone mill affectionately: "Brother Liu, this stone mill is not bad. Brother, how much do you want to sell it for?"

Villager Liu Liu Baishan said: "I don't know how much to sell it for either. Director Cao, just give whatever you think is fair."

Cao Cao Weiguo thought for a moment and said: "Brother, is ten Brother Yuan okay? If it's suitable, I'll take this stone mill."

Liu Liu Baishan was shocked: "Ten Brother Yuan! That's too much! Too much! Just give me three or five Brother Yuan."

This stone mill used to belong to a big traitor's family.

Later, the big traitor was overthrown, and the land and property were confiscated.

No one wanted this stone mill, so he pulled it home.

In his heart, this thing wasn't worth much, and three or five Brother Yuan was already a lot.

Cao Cao Weiguo bought his family's dried sweet potatoes and dried potatoes at a high price, which had already helped his family a lot.

If he sold a stone mill to Cao Cao Weiguo for ten Brother Yuan, he would be pointed at by the folks.

Simple and honest nature flows in the blood.

Cao Cao Weiguo took out a ten-Brother Yuan note from his pocket and stuffed it into Liu Liu Baishan's hand: "Brother Liu, I don't know how much this stone mill is worth, but I like this stone mill, and I think it's worth ten Brother Yuan. You mustn't refuse."

Liu Liu Baishan held the ten Brother Yuan as if holding a hot iron.

Liu Liu Baishan's wife also said anxiously: "Director Cao, ten Brother Yuan is really too much. We can't take advantage of you."

Cao Cao Weiguo said with a face full of joy: "Brother Liu, Sister-in-law, you are not taking advantage of me, because I like this stone mill very much, and in my heart, it is really worth ten Brother Yuan, so this money is what you deserve. If you don't accept it, then I won't take this stone mill."

Liu Liu Baishan and his wife looked at each other.

Liu Liu Baishan said: "Director Cao, I'll accept the money. I'll send the stone mill to your house."

Cao Cao Weiguo thanked him: "Then thank you, Brother Liu. Just help me send the stone mill to the temporary warehouse, and then the stone mill and the dried goods will be pulled back together." ===== CHAPTER 112 =====

Jingcheng

The sun was setting, and in the afterglow of the sunset, people returned to the courtyard in twos and threes.

Smoke rose from each household, and the aroma of food permeated the air.

"Cao Weiguo is back!"

"Cao Weiguo, where did you go? You brought back so many things!"

"What two fat big hens!"

Cao Cao Weiguo returned pushing his bicycle, and the bags and bundles of things made the neighbors envious.

The Third Master rubbed his hands and leaned over: "Cao Weiguo, your life is busy enough now."

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: "I'm holding a concurrent position as a procurement officer, so I have to run to the countryside every day. My two legs are almost running thin."

The Third Master flattered: "The capable do more work! This shows you have great ability; otherwise, why wouldn't the factory leaders let others hold concurrent positions?"

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: "Third Master, don't mock me. I won't chat with you for now; I've been rushing back all the way, and my stomach is drumming with hunger. I have to go home and eat."

"The stomach is a big matter, go back quickly!"

The Third Master stared at the things on the bicycle with reluctance, wishing his eyes could grow on them.

Especially those two big hens, they were too attractive!

"Cao Weiguo is back!"

"Cao Weiguo, where did you buy the big hens? They're so fat!"

"Grandma Liu, you're busy. The food you stir-fried is so fragrant!"

"Brother Zhou, why are you washing clothes?"

"Sister Bai, have time to sit at my house more. Song Yulan has been praising your needlework."

"Okay, I'll go find Song Yulan after eating."

Walking home, Cao Cao Weiguo greeted the neighbors with a smile.

"Look at how this guy lives!"

"Cao Weiguo has ability!"

"I heard Cao Weiguo is not only a deputy director but also holds a concurrent position as a procurement officer, holding two salaries."

"The deputy director's salary is 87.5 Brother Yuan, which is already high enough. Holding another salary must be over a hundred Brother Yuan!"

"Over a hundred Brother Yuan is the highest salary in the whole courtyard!"

"With so much money, you couldn't spend it all even if you ate meat every day!"

"Besides the salary, there are also perks."

"Look at all the good things Cao Cao Weiguo has on his cart!"

"People compare with people, and it's infuriating!"

"Cao Cao Weiguo has made it!"

"It's a pity I didn't build a good relationship with Cao Cao Weiguo before, otherwise I could have shared some of the glory."

The neighbors in the courtyard were full of envy, and Jia Jia Zhangshi, who was sewing shoe soles at the door, gnashed her teeth in hatred.

Qin Qin Huairu stared straight at Cao Cao Weiguo's back, her heart almost floating to the Cao house.

Sha Zhu clenched his fists in jealousy, wishing he could rush over and beat Cao Cao Weiguo up.

Sha Zhu said impatiently: "Sister Qin, stop staring. That petty person won't help your family."

Qin Qin Huairu sighed: "Alas, why is Cao Cao Weiguo so heartless."

Sha Zhu despised: "That guy is a complete petty person, fawning over the powerful and trampling on the weak. He only cares about interests in his eyes, and has no human touch."

In the back courtyard, Song Song Yulan, who was collecting clothes, was very happy to see Cao Cao Weiguo.

"Why did you come back so late?"

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: "The dirt road in Shimen Village is not easy to walk on, so I was delayed on the way."

Song Song Yulan looked at the bags and bundles in surprise: "Oh my! Where did all these things come from? And two chickens!" ===== CHAPTER 113 =====