Confessions of a Salesman

Chapter 222 Brother Zeng's Troubles

I got 20 from Brother Zeng and handed it over to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau. Brother Zeng and I started selling the goods together.The goods in the warehouse were basically sold out by us, and the money was basically paid off. I paid back Brother Zeng’s 20 yuan, and there was some left over. Although I don’t know the cost, it would be great if we could pay off the money.

Handed over the rest of the money to Sister Mei Yan, and said to her: "Sister Mei Yan, I have basically paid off the money, and there is nothing I can do about it, you have to walk the road yourself, I should persuade you I also persuaded, I have done everything that should be done, and you can figure it out yourself in the future!"

Sister Mei Yan's lifeless eyes finally had light, and she said slowly: "Thank you, let's go, I know what to do."

On the plane back to Zhuhai, Brother Zeng and I said, "I'm working in Wanzhong now. This time I went to Yiwu for market research. I'm not as poor as you think."

Brother Zeng just hummed and didn't speak.I know that Brother Zeng must have a knot in his heart, but he just sees it through and doesn't say it.

This reminds me of a scene in Garfield: Garfield got lost and was sold to a pet store.He was worried that Jon would not find him, and he was in great pain.Finally one day, Jon walked into the pet store, saw Garfield, was ecstatic, and bought him home, with a happy ending.At the end of the story, the fat cat turned his back to the setting sun and said: I will never ask Jon why he walked into the pet shop that day.

I took Brother Zeng home, Katsunan saw Brother Zeng's first sentence and asked, "When did you come out?"

When Brother Zeng saw Sheng Nan, his face was a little ugly, and he replied stiffly: "Officer Sun, I was released after serving my sentence more than a week ago."

I hurriedly said to Shengnan: "This is my brother Zeng, why are you acting like a prisoner?"

Katsuo immediately smiled awkwardly and said, "Brother Zeng, I didn't mean that, I just asked casually."

Brother Zeng nodded and said, "I understand, I understand!"

We didn't eat at home, my parents were still in the Northeast, and we didn't bother to do it, so we went to the restaurant to see if the formalities of the restaurant were completed.

When we arrived at the restaurant, the foreman at the door saw me coming and said enthusiastically, "Hi, boss and wife!" Then he led us in.

Master Yin was hanging up his business license. Seeing me coming, he said, "Ah Fei, the procedures are complete. Hurry up and name it, so we can officially open. There are a lot of customers in the past two days. Just wait for the fireworks to open."

At this time, I saw Brother Zeng who was behind me. He hurriedly put down what he was doing, walked over and shook hands with Brother Zeng enthusiastically, and said, "Come out? That's great. I often hear A Fei say that he is really back this time. You guys first Sit down, I'll go to the back kitchen to prepare and try new dishes later."

Brother Zeng nodded politely.

Brother Zeng and I explained: "Before, I wanted to call it Oyster Base, which was exactly the same as your store, but my partner disagreed, so it remained empty. Brother Zeng, help me think of a name for it?"

Brother Zeng didn't think of a name, but muttered: "Your partner?"

Only then did I explain: "Ah, it's a buddy of my BJ's. You're back, and you're also a partner. A partner quit before, and you happened to make up for it."

Brother Zeng said: "Thank you, brother, I accept your kindness. This is your business. It's not suitable for me to forcefully join in. You are easy to say, but there is still a partner. Brother, I will rest first. Familiarize yourself with the outside environment, wait for a while, and then think about what to do?"

I thought for a while and said, "Alright, just call me after you figure out what you want to do."

Master Yin's new dish is here, and it's called "From the beginning again", which is dry pot duck head. Originally, the name is quite unique, but at this time, Brother Zeng has just been released from prison, so he is very sensitive.

Brother Zeng is fine on the surface, but I know he must be very uncomfortable in his heart.

During the whole meal, Brother Zeng kept silent. I tried my best to adjust the atmosphere and asked Brother Zeng: "Brother Zeng, you have gained a lot in the past two years. Get a fitness card tomorrow and lose weight."

Brother Zeng said with a smile: "I don't know what's going on. I gain weight as much as I eat now. Maybe it's because people are middle-aged and their metabolism slows down. It used to be 120 catties, but now it's almost 150 catties. I really lost weight." .”

While gnawing on the duck head, Katsuo said: "It's okay. Under normal circumstances, people who have just come out will gain weight to varying degrees. It is a process of adaptation. After this period of time, it will be fine. Things are definitely not comparable to those outside, just don’t overeat.”

I glared at Shengnan and said, "I can't stop your mouth if you eat it!"

Brother Zeng helped Sheng Nan to speak: "Officer Sun is also telling the truth. Now I eat a lot, I have quit smoking, and I don't exercise much. I need to exercise."

I said dissatisfiedly: "Brother Zeng, she is your sister-in-law now, not Officer Sun. You can just call her by her name."

Katsuo nodded hurriedly and said, "Yes, Brother Zeng, I'm not a police officer now, don't be so polite with me, if you want to exercise, go to our unit's gym, and I'll get one for you tomorrow. "

Brother Zeng shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I'll be back in Hunan in two days, and there are still a lot of things waiting for me over there."

I asked, "What are you going back for? What are your plans?"

Brother Zeng thought for a while and said, "I haven't thought about it yet, let's take a step and see."

I feel so guilty, I agreed, once Brother Zeng came out, we started a business together, but I even forgot the day when Brother Zeng was released from prison, and now Brother Zeng is going back to Hunan, how can I not let him go back alone, Thinking of this, I said decisively: "Brother Zeng, I am short of people in my project, why don't you go and help me in my project first? When the infrastructure is completed and the products are produced, how about you acting as an agent for me?"

Brother Zeng smiled and said, "Thank you, brother. Although I just came out, brother, I'm not poor and empty. I still have money. I just want to do something. I'll tell you when I think it over."

When I went back at night, Brother Zeng said that he would not live at home. In the end, he had no choice but to send him to the apartment, so he settled down with peace of mind.I left my car to Brother Zeng. It's not that I'm reluctant to give the A6 I drove to Brother Zeng. It's just that it's not my own, so it's hard to borrow.

In the morning, I finished seeing off Shengnan and went to the company. Xiaohua saw me and reached out for a souvenir. I was a little embarrassed and said: "I really didn't have it this time. You don't know how embarrassed I am. I gave you my mobile phone and wallet." I stole it, and I almost couldn’t come back.” Then, I told what happened to me in Yiwu.Xiaohua listened intently as if listening to a story.Then I suddenly thought of something, and said to me: "By the way, Brother Fei, you should go to the construction site. They have been arguing non-stop recently because of the density of pile foundations. They almost went to the group, but Mr. Li suppressed it." It's over."

I asked about the specific situation, and Xiaohua said: "The pile foundation was constructed according to the design drawings, but Wengong found that the density of the pile foundation was not enough during construction, and there may be a danger of collapse, so the construction party must add piles. Fang thought that the construction was too difficult and the cost was too high, so he refused to carry out the construction. The two sides quarreled endlessly, but there was no conclusion. Now the construction party insisted that they were constructing according to the drawings. The design institute said that the drawings were fine, and the survey report had been reviewed many times. There is no problem."

I nodded and said, "Well, that's fine, I'll go and have a look, you can help me recruit a few marketers, and I'll interview myself."

I drove to the construction site. They were in a meeting. When they saw me coming, they all stood up. I asked everyone to sit down and continue.

I saw Mr. Li, the provincial president of Party B, and Mr. Zou, the president of Zhuhai Company, coming over. I hurriedly said hello, "Mr. Li, Mr. Zou are here?"

Mr. Li nodded to me and said: "We attach great importance to this project of your company. Our company is responsible for such a problem this time. So, let me come and see how to solve it?"

I nodded and said, "Thank you Mr. Li for supporting our work."

Then he asked Wen Gong: "Wen Gong, I have a general understanding of the situation, and I want to know, is it necessary to add piles now? If no piles are added, what hidden dangers will there be?"

Wengong said: "If the piles are not added, I am worried that the ground will subside in the future. When the company enters the equipment and enters the factory, the ground may subside when the pressure comes up. My opinion is that piles must be added."

I looked at Mr. Zou again and asked, "Mr. Zou, can't we add more piles?"

Mr. Zou wiped the sweat from his forehead and said: "Addition can be added, but the pile driver has been evacuated from the site, and it has to be pulled back again. In addition, it needs to be re-measured. You must be careful when adding piles, and the original If the pile is driven off, the pile will be ruined if you are not careful."

The representative of the pile foundation company said: "The construction is too difficult, and it also increases the construction cost. If the original construction cost is used, it will definitely not be enough."

I said lightly: "You tell me first, can you add it?"

The representative said: "It can be added, but..."

I interrupted him and said, "It's fine if you can add it. You can make a budget and see how much more it will cost?"

I asked again: "Has anyone come from the Design Institute?"

A gentle man wearing glasses stood up and said, "I am."

I asked: "Your design institute is sure that the design drawings are all right?"

The man with glasses hesitated for a moment and said, "Yes, the drawings we made are fine."

I confirmed it again and said: "That is to say, the current pile foundation is enough, and there will be no subsidence?"

The man with glasses hesitated again, and I asked: "Let me ask you again, can you represent your company, are you sure that the pile foundation you designed is okay? The survey report is okay? Did you take the responsibility? "

The man with eyes didn't dare to speak anymore, so I said loudly: "Call the person in charge of your company immediately and ask him to come over immediately, now!"

The man with glasses hurriedly took out his phone and called their company.

I then said to Mr. Li of Party B: "Mr. Li, I will not pursue the responsibility first. What I want is the result. You should find someone to make a remedial plan as soon as possible, and don't delay the construction period."

(End of this chapter)