The train driver in the courtyard

Chapter 347: Can purchasing also reduce dimensionality?
No matter what age you are in, there is no shortage of well-informed people.

It’s not just the Qianmen Locomotive Depot that’s eyeing the big fat piece of Nanshi Town.

When the chickens and ducks in Liujiazhuang were almost purchased, Li Aiguo drove the donkey to Majiazhuang next door.

As soon as I walked onto the road, I saw seven or eight buyers on bicycles swarming towards me.

Those buyers looked at the donkey carts, big trucks, and then looked down at their own bicycles, and they couldn't help but lose their momentum.

Of course, there are also those who are as powerful as Li Aiguo.

For example, the Deputy Purchasing Section Chief at the steel rolling mill named Liu Pingan actually bought a large GAZ truck.

There were seven or eight buyers following behind, and their momentum was like that of a returning group.

Li Aiguo once heard Nan Yi mention this guy.

Liu Ping'an is good at drilling camps.

After serving as a buyer, he quickly gained the trust of Factory Director Yang and Deputy Factory Director Li, and was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Materials Section.

He often hangs out with the older girls and younger wives in the factory, which can be said to be an enhanced version of Xu Damao.

Liu Ping'an's purchase in the countryside this time was endorsed by a large state-owned factory, so he was naturally wealthy.

After learning that Li Aiguo purchased the materials at the original price.

Not only did I buy this product at the original price, but when I saw the fellow who came to sell supplies, I immediately greeted him with a smile and took out the Chinese cigarettes from his pocket and handed them to him.

"Fellow, we are in the material department of the steel rolling mill, and the price is half a cent higher than that of the locomotive department."

"We also come to purchase goods at your door. You just need to stay at home and wait for our buyers to come to your door."

After saying that, Liu Ping'an raised his head and smiled triumphantly at Li Aiguo.

The price of half a cent is slightly lower at the end of the scale, and you can make all the money back, but it can stabilize the other buyers.

This is Liu Ping'an's secret recipe that has proven successful every time he goes to the countryside for purchasing.

Good guy, this is a vicious competition!

Zhou Ke was a little worried and wanted to go up and talk to this guy.

Li Aiguo waved his hand to signal him not to worry, and turned to look at Cui Dahu: "Brother Hu, let's see how this matter is handled."

"You're so bold if you dare to cause trouble on my land, Xiao Cui. Don't worry, I know the village chief well."

Cui Dahu, a local tiger, felt bullied. He stood up and was about to go find the old village chief.

At this time, a voice came from afar.

"Driver Li, you guys haven't left yet."

Two comrades in public security uniforms came swaying over on a bicycle from a distance.

After seeing clearly who was coming, the buyer Liu Dongping scratched his head: "Director Zhang, it turns out you have a bicycle in your office. Why didn't you ride it yesterday? You let me sit on the roof of the car for a long time."

"...I borrowed this from Lao Zhang of the supply and marketing cooperative."

Zhang Hongliang handed the bicycle to Xiao Hu, walked quickly to Li Aiguo, and took out a paper bag from his pocket.

"Driver Li, did you forget something?"

The edge of the newspaper wrapped in paper was slightly raised, and inside was a stack of national food stamps, weighing twenty kilograms.

It was the paper package that Li Aiguo left the Nanshi Town Police Station yesterday and asked Zhou Ke to put in the drawer of the director's office.

As Zhang Hongliang spoke, his eyes were fixed on the train driver from the locomotive depot.

"What the hell?" Li Aiguo looked confused.

Seeing that Li Aiguo refused to admit his fault, Zhang Hongliang smiled bitterly and said: "Driver Li, the conditions in our place are a little worse, but..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Aiguo: "I am a train driver. I drive a big train and ensure the safety of thousands of people. How can I have a bad memory?"

Li Aiguo stuffed the paper bag back into Zhang Hongliang's pocket: "As a public security officer, before you accuse others, you must first have evidence."

"You" Zhang Hongliang couldn't express how moved he was when he saw that Li Aiguo acted like a rogue in order to get him off the ground.

He clearly realized that Li Aiguo was not sympathizing with them or showing off, but sincerely wanted to help.

Zhang Hongliang had never attended a private school before liberation, and his educational level was limited. He could only think of one word to describe Li Aiguo - his own comrade.

He was not a mother-in-law person either, so he nodded solemnly without saying any words of thanks.

Zhang Hongliang turned to look at the arrogant buyers at the steel rolling mill, frowned slightly, and then turned to look at Xiao Hu.

"Xiao Hu, there are quite a few wild wolves here. When comrades in the locomotive depot purchase supplies, they inevitably have to go through remote places.

It is the responsibility of our police station to ensure their safety. You will follow Driver Li and the others today. "

"Leave it to me to carry water for the ladies, and I have to be active."

"Yes, director!" Xiao Hu straightened his chest and stood next to the truck.

Needless to say, this kid has a strong body and is a natural benchmark. He looks like a guard of honor when he stands there.

Especially the navy blue flat-topped hat and the navy blue uniform give people a sense of security.

Those villagers who originally planned to enjoy the "door-to-door service of the steel rolling mill" stopped immediately when they saw that there were comrades from the police station over there to help.

No matter in which era, the police station is always a Tiekou Yamen.

How to choose? Do you still have to hesitate?

"Comrade, two big cocks."

"I have a sheep at home."

"Hey, don't squeeze in front of Public Security Hu."

For a moment, there was a buzz of people in front of the truck in the locomotive depot.

Liu Dongping was too busy by himself, and Liang Ladi was also there to help.

Cui Dahu was dumbfounded. He originally planned to help with this old face.

Who would have thought that the people's defenders would take the initiative.

This little driver really has two brushes.

Seeing the bustle in the locomotive depot, the smart man Liu Ping'an scratched his head in frustration.

He felt that there was something wrong with his method of "half a penny and door-to-door service from the steel rolling mill".

But Li Aiguo doesn't talk about the basic principles of buyers.

People who make purchases are secretive, for fear of drawing attention to themselves.

What's the point of calling the People's Defenders for help? !
He felt crushed.

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The sun sets in the west.

The whole world was quickly enveloped in darkness as if the lights were turned off.

Director Zhang walked hard along the path to the capital with his weak legs and a wooden stick.

Looking up at the wilderness in the distance, I felt endlessly depressed.

After the "acquisition base" in Liujiazhuang was robbed by a gang of bandits from the locomotive depot, the clever Director Zhang worked hard and ran to Majiazhuang next door.

As a result, the village chief with a horse face, after learning his identity, not only refused to sell him chickens and ducks, but also accused him of being Dieter who collected intelligence.

This lame excuse made Director Zhang very angry.

What information?
How many people in your village don't wash their feet at night or brush their teeth in the morning?
Director Zhang also wants to explain a few things.

The horse-faced village chief was an unreasonable person, so he let the dog bite him at that time.

He was still shouting "Catch Dieter".

This scared Director Zhang to death.

These mud-legged people are all uneducated roughnecks. If they are caught, even if they explain clearly in the end, they will definitely be beaten.

Director Zhang escaped from Majiazhuang at a speed never seen before in his life.

Originally, he planned to go back to Liujiazhuang and take a truck back, but when he returned to the grinding yard, there was no sign of the truck at all.

After the villagers saw Director Zhang, they completely forgot his identity and shouted for "Dieter".

Although Director Zhang doesn't understand it, he also knows that if he falls into the hands of these people, he will definitely suffer.

Just run away again.

After that, we passed two villages and planned to borrow a bowl of water to rest.

The villagers were counting money and shouting, "Catch Dieter."

Director Zhang, who was running away in embarrassment again, finally came to his senses.

That little driver wants to kill them all.

There was really no other way. Director Zhang could only drag his sore legs back to the capital on foot. Even if he encountered a village on the way, he would not dare to go in.

"How can a small driver get such great skills?"

Just as he was muttering quietly, there was a roar behind him.

Two headlights appeared in the dark distance.

"It's a truck from our machine repair shop!" Director Zhang threw down his stick excitedly and stood on the side of the road waving desperately.

However, there are no eggs.

The truck roared past, leaving only a mouthful of dirt in his mouth.

"Bah, bah." Director Zhang spat out the dry loess and was about to say a few harsh words to vent his inner dissatisfaction.

call.
Another jeep approaches, raising a cloud of smoke.

"Bah, bah. Damn it, it's not over, right? I'm hiccupping." Director Zhang spat out the dry loess and was about to say harsh words.

Hey~
Two green eyes appeared in the cemetery not far away.

Director Zhang: "."

On the bumpy truck, the broken dashboard rattled.

While driving the truck, Li Aiguo rubbed his eyes and said, "I thought I saw someone waving at the roadside just now."

"I saw it too."

Driver Huang took out a cigarette and put it into Li Aiguo's mouth, then struck a match and lit it for him.

Thumbs up: "As expected of an experienced driver, he really knows the principle of not stopping in the middle of the night."

"We are the train driver!" Li Aiguo said loudly.

Liu Dongping originally wanted to shout, 'That person is Director Zhang', but when he heard this, his voice got choked up in his throat.

It's not that Liu Dongping has learned to be cunning, but he is worried about what if Director Zhang turns into a ghost?

Tonight while having dinner at Village Chief Liu's house, Liu Dongping read through the comic book "Three Strikes of Bone Demons" again.

Strong men like Monkey Sun suffer great losses at the hands of White Bone Demon, not to mention that he is just a canteen buyer.

Well, the monster is too cunning, so be careful. The loyal and honest railway soldier told himself.

The truck sped along.

By the time we returned to the capital, it was already twelve o'clock in the evening.

The capital city, which had been noisy all day, had fallen into silence.

The maintenance section, which never takes a break, is still brightly lit.

Seven or eight gas lamps illuminated the battlefield like daylight.

Duan Chang Xing, Director Hu from the canteen, and Director Liu from the Materials Department were waiting at the station with a group of leaders.

Director Hu couldn't help but weigh his feet and look into the distance.

"Captain Duan, I don't know how much supplies Driver Li can bring back this time."

Duan Chang Xing was a little puzzled when he mentioned this matter.

After Zhou Ke escorted Cui Rendong and Cui Dake's uncles and nephews back to the locomotive depot, he brought a note from Li Aiguo.

It read in neat handwriting: "There is a lot of potential in procurement. If you want to be far ahead, you must add money."

This sentence confused Xing Duanchang.

He also heard that other factories were also going to the countryside to do procurement.

It's just that the locomotive maintenance section has a lot of money. Liu Dongping brought a full 1000 yuan and [-] kilograms of national food stamps this time.

Not enough?
Duan Chang Xing asked Zhou Ke.

Zhou Ke is a confused person who only cares about looking for some insects in the trunk of the jeep.

Why are there worms in the trunk, or two?
Duan Chang Xing saw that he was unreliable.

He could only grit his teeth and asked Section Chief Liu to bring 2000 yuan and [-] kilograms of national food stamps to Zhou Ke.

After Zhou Ke set off, Duan Chang Xing realized a big problem.

Even if there is a lot to do, even if you are far ahead, you still have to be able to pull it back.This time, the Qianmen Locomotive Depot only sent one jeep.
Wait for him to react.

That unreliable guy Zhou Ke had already circled the jeep, stepped on the accelerator, and jumped out.

"I'm really not sure about this." Duan Chang Xing also became anxious now.

In the distance on the dark road, bright headlights are getting closer and closer, and a truck slowly drives into the station.

The director of the cafeteria opened his mouth, patted his thigh suddenly and said, "My dear mother, no wonder Driver Li asked for so much money. It turned out to be to buy a big, big truck."

"No, trucks are the lifeblood of our family, who would be willing to sell them!"

Duan Chang Xing was an old man, and he instantly realized that Li Aiguo had taken a ride.

When the truck stopped at the station, the leader immediately came over with a pole.

Seeing the truck loaded with chickens, ducks, fat pigs and other small animals, Duan Chang Xing was so happy that the wrinkles on his face straightened out.

Li Aiguo pulled away the trucks, strode down, and saluted Duan Chang Xing.

"Captain Duan, Li Aiguo, the deputy driver of the 131 crew, has completed his mission and is here to return!"

Duan Chang Xing patted him heavily on the shoulder: "Good boy, when I asked you to go shopping, you took the chicken and duck from Nanshi Town." Lao Huang from the Shijingshan depot called me and told me bitterly. Such inhuman behavior of yours!”

Shi Jingshan. Uncle Zhou's depot also sent people to the countryside to do procurement.

Li Aiguo was stunned for a moment and said with a smile: "That is because the villagers support the work of our locomotive depot, especially Director Zhang of the Nanshi Town Police Station and President Cui Dahu of Cuijiazhuang, who have shown a high degree of enthusiasm."

"Director Zhang. Cui Dahu." Duan Chang Xing remembered these two names in his heart.

The lights flashed from behind, and Zhou Ke rushed back in his jeep.

At this time, the comrades in the canteen have finished counting the small animals brought back.

The fat cook was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. With these little animals, he would no longer be afraid of being beaten.

The types of work in the locomotive depot are all heavy physical work, and there is no oil and water. Those workers are really good at beating people.

It hurts.

"Captain Duan, there are a total of 520 roosters and hens, 580 ducks, two big fat pigs, and three sheep." The director of the canteen looked at the detailed list and wrinkled his forehead slightly: "Because Driver Li insisted on buying it at the original price. This time we spent a total of [-] yuan and [-] cents and [-] kilograms of national food stamps."

Duan Chang Xing nodded and said: "I agree to buy it at the original price. Old Hu, our locomotive depot's life is much better than that of our farmer brothers. Who pushed the cart to support us in the first place? We can't forget our roots."

The director of the canteen had no intention of using eye drops, but he was just out of habit to save some money for the locomotive depot.

After being taught a few words, I understood immediately.

"Chief Duan, I was negligent."

"I also know that you are thinking about the maintenance section."

Duan Chang Xing gave me a stick here and a handful of sweet dates.

Li Aiguo has already driven the truck to the small warehouse.

The autumn wind is slightly cool.

A group of coal bearers took off their shirts and bare backs, and moved the small animals into the warehouse.

These small animals must be slaughtered and dried before being sent to cold storage.

Yan Jiecheng was also among the coal-bearers. When he saw Li Aiguo standing nearby smoking, he came over in a dastardly manner.

"Brother Patriot, did you secretly keep some when you went to the countryside to buy chickens and ducks?"

"what?"

"I'll take over at a price that's [-]% higher." Yan Jiecheng blinked desperately.

Li Aiguo finally understood.

This guy wants to free up some chickens and ducks to sell in the pigeon market.

As expected of the guy who can open a big hotel in the original novel, he just has a business mind.

Li Aiguo holds a letter of introduction and is endorsed by his administrative department. He is purchasing unplanned supplies on behalf of the government.

Even if someone investigates, as long as he doesn't buy low, sell high, and make profits privately, nothing will happen.

Because all units and factories in Beijing do this.

Being able to get unplanned supplies is a real skill.

But secretly reselling supplies is different.

Not to mention Director Zhang of the police station, do you really think Liu Dongping, the railway soldier, is just a decoration?
Li Aiguo shook his head: "You are looking for death. This is a tolerance within the paragraph."

"What are you afraid of? You are a famous person in the department. Besides, you have been busy for several days and you have not lost any benefits. It is a pity." Yan Jiecheng shook his head.

He felt that although Li Aiguo was very capable, he had no brains and wasted such a good opportunity.

At this moment, Duan Chang Xing made a plan and came over with the canteen director.

"Patriot, Zhou Ke, and Driver Huang." Duan Chang Xing invited a few people aside and pointed to Liang Ladi, who was squatting in the distance: "And the lesbian from the machine repair shop."

After several people gathered around, Duan Chang Xing said: "You have all made great efforts in going to the countryside to purchase chickens and ducks this time. Our locomotive depot cannot afford to lose out to you."

"The Patriotic Comrade Award includes six old hens, three for Zhou Ke, and two for Driver Huang and two for the female comrade."

Driver Huang and Liang Ladi both felt embarrassed when they heard this arrangement.

Especially Liang Ladi, who only worked as a porter for half a day when collecting chickens and ducks.

"Chief Duan, you can't do it."

Duan Chang Xing waved his hand: "Our Locomotive Maintenance Section has always treated meritorious officials well."

Liang Ladi still wanted to refuse, but Li Aiguo nodded at her, and she finally accepted it.

Liang Ladi's performance made Li Aiguo feel a little surprised.

In the original work, she is a woman who can 'sell' her looks for steamed buns.

Think about it carefully and you will understand.

Now that Liang Ladi is married to Nan Yi, their salary is enough to support their children, so there is no need to do that kind of thing.

Hey, Li Aiguo has done a good thing!

As soon as Yan Jiecheng drove a sheep into the warehouse, the team leader asked him to catch six old hens and send them to Li Aiguo.

Yan Jiecheng was confused at the time.

He was still thinking about taking advantage of him secretly, but Li Aiguo got the reward directly and openly.

Still six old hens.

Yan Jiecheng handed six fat old hens to Li Aiguo.

When I returned to the warehouse and worked, I fell into deep thought.

In the end, he felt that what he did was right.

If the locomotive maintenance department does not give rewards, Li Aiguo will be blind.

Where is the insurance that you can borrow from yourself? !
Dad said, you need to know how to calculate.

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As a family member of a railway employee, Chen Xueru has already realized that a rough man can leave and come back at any time.

When I heard the knock on the door, I woke up from my sleep. I was not angry at all, but full of joy.

However, the six old hens that Li Aiguo brought back put her in trouble.

Chen Xueru put on her coat and squatted on the ground to watch the rough man put the hen in the cage. She held her chin with both hands and frowned:

"Rabbit is easy to talk about. He Yuyu and Wang Lixin go to mow the grass every evening."

"There are eight chickens now. Where can we get so much food to raise them?"

This is indeed a troublesome thing. People are running out of food these days, and leftovers are almost non-existent.

"I've cooked two big roosters. I'll give one to your dad on weekend nights." Li Aiguo closed the cage door and went into the house to wash up.

Chen Xueru asked doubtfully: "Why not kill a hen?"

"Of course the hen should be kept to lay eggs to replenish your body when you give birth to a baby."

Before Chen Xueru could react, those rough hands reached into her arms.

"It's cold outside, get under the covers and warm yourself up."

Chen Xueru was mentally prepared, but her hands and feet were a little weak.

With a soft hum, he took off his jacket and pants and got into bed.

pat.

Li Aiguo turned off the light, then hugged Chen Xueru tightly to keep her warm.

Well, everyone is a junior high school student and a cultural person, right?You should be able to understand the principle of heat generation through friction.

"Be gentle, the walls of our house are not soundproof. I could hear Liu Lan and Xu Damao quarreling clearly in the house this afternoon." Chen Xueru said softly.

Li Aiguo raised his head: "Did they quarrel?"

"It seems to be related to Deputy Factory Director Li. Xu Damao heard the news from somewhere. Liu Lan and Deputy Factory Director Li are still inseparable."

"Leave them alone."

Li Aiguo will not be distracted now.

He leaned down and started rustling again.

In the quiet night, there was no one visible in the house.

Li Aiguo and Chen Xueru were both sweating profusely.

two hours later.

The room suddenly became quiet, and only the heavy breathing of the two people could be heard.

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The next day.

Li Aiguo slept until nine o'clock in the morning before getting up.

At this time, Chen Xueru had already gone to the Daqianmen Street Office to educate those old ladies and young wives.

Yawning, I got dressed and came to the main room. There was a note on the table, "Brother Patriot, the rice is in the pot."

Entering the kitchen, he opened the lid of the pot and found a bowl of dumplings inside.

There is a low flame on the stove, and the dumplings will still be steaming hot.

After Li Aiguo finished washing, he took the dumplings to the cupboard, took out bowls, chopsticks and spoons, and poured a serving of vinegar into the dish.

Sit at the table and enjoy a delicious breakfast leisurely.

After eating, I thought about going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to help Zhao Yazhi handle the parenting procedures.

After Li Aiguo washed the dishes, he pushed his bicycle and prepared to go out.

"Patriot, why are you the only one back, where is Miaomiao?" Aunt Liu and He Yuyu were feeding the rabbits, but they didn't see Miaomiao, so they asked curiously.

"Auntie Miaomiao stayed at Zhao Yazhi's house last night."

Li Aiguo told Aunt Liu about Zhao Yazhi's situation.

A trace of approval flashed through Aunt Liu's eyes full of vicissitudes of life: "Miaomiao will be blessed by following Comrade Zhao. Patriot, you have done this in an authentic way."

Aunt Liu knew the relationship between Li Aiguo and Miao Miao. Although they had only been together for a few days, he already regarded Miao Miao as his daughter.

But Miao Miao is better off following Zhao Yazhi than staying here.

"Even if Miao Miao lives in Zhao Yazhi's place, she is still my daughter."

After chatting for a while and telling He Yuyu not to feed the rabbits with dewy grass, Li Aiguo rode his bicycle to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

At this time, Zhao Yazhi and Miao Miao were waiting there.

The adoption went smoothly. The comrades from the Civil Affairs Bureau quickly completed the procedures after seeing the certificate issued by the locomotive maintenance section.

Li Aiguo went to the police station again and asked Wang Zhenshan, the father of the police officer.

When Cui Miaomiao came out again, Cui Miaomiao had turned into Zhao Miaomiao.

"Miaomiao will be able to go to school next year. You send her to the primary school in our locomotive depot."

After a few words of advice, Li Aiguo wanted to go back and continue Gan Shu.

Zhao Miaomiao suddenly opened her big eyes and said with expectation: "Uncle Li, can you take my mother and me to the park to play? The duck boat last time was so fun, but my mother was weak and rowed too slowly."

Zhao Yazhi looked at Li Aiguo crazily at this time, her little fingers trembling with nervousness.

She had long wanted to invite Li Aiguo to go out for a while, but she didn't have the courage, so she could only bury this wish in her heart.

As soon as this idea came up, it spread crazily in Zhao Yazhi's mind like a demonic barrier.

Li Aiguo picked up Xiao Miaomiao and said, "Let's have a good time today."

"Uncle is the best." Zhao Miaomiao winked at Zhao Yazhi.

What a quirky girl.

(End of this chapter)