The train driver in the courtyard

Time is like a never-ending river, flowing hurriedly and quietly past people.

Some people poop in the river, while others create a bright future in the river.

During this period, Li Aiguo was driving and modifying the "Death Pedal" at the same time, and his life was very fulfilling.

Huang Jing tried several times to tell others that Zhu Deqing had "plagiarized" Li Aiguo's design, but was stopped by Li Aiguo.

"Don't worry, apprentice. My design won't be stolen that easily."

Just kidding, although Li Aiguo did not use the system this time in order to save points, the design of the [Death Pedal] is very advanced and complex.

It is impossible to infer the design of the [Death Pedal] based on just some materials.

In addition, Li Aiguo also wanted to see how Zhu Dahua would deal with those leaders in the maintenance section who had strong connections.

It’s almost the end of the year.

The locomotive depot also began to prepare welfare items for its employees.

This year, with the help of the instant noodle factory and the warm baby, the Qianmen Locomotive Depot can be said to be very powerful.

However, when Xing Duan waved his money around, he found that the supplies were no longer available on the market.

At this time, Director Xing Duan thought of Li Aiguo again.

"Aiguo, I heard you have a lot of connections, can you help us purchase some supplies?"

Li Aiguo unceremoniously swept the Zhonghua cigarettes on the table into his sleeve.

He is now very skilled.

With a gentle flick of his hand, the smoke disappeared instantly, leaving Xing Duanchang dumbfounded.

This guy is trying to take advantage of others in some fancy ways. Do you want to try it with a bottle of Moutai?
Director Xing Duan immediately dismissed the idea. If it was really "taken away", it would be a huge loss.

Li Aiguo sat opposite as if nothing had happened.

He said with a smile: "Section Chief, I am an employee of the section, this is my duty. What does our section want to purchase this year?"

“During the Chinese New Year, we should give some goodies to the employees, especially the families of the employees who participated in the production of the warm packs.

Ever since those two cheating people were caught last time.

The families of those employees were extremely attentive, and the quality of the hot packs reached 99 percent.

I originally planned to discuss with the old village chief Wei of Weizhuang Commune and ask him to help with the purchase, but he refused."

When saying this, Director Xing Duan felt a little depressed.

Wei Zhuang worked with the locomotive depot for a year.

Wei Zhuang provided grain and other local specialties, and Qianmen Locomotive Depot provided funds and food coupons.

Logically speaking, the relationship between the two should be very good.

But Village Chief Wei said the current management is too strict.

According to regulations, meat such as chicken and duck can only be sold to food stations.

If you want someone to purchase, you can only choose a suitable person and go directly to Wei Zhuang to purchase.

Director Xing was an old hand and he immediately realized that the so-called "right person" could only be Li Aiguo.

In other words, the people of Weicun Commune only trusted Li Aiguo and did not trust Qianmen Locomotive Depot.

Director Xing Duan really couldn't understand why Li Aiguo had such a good relationship with Wei Zhuang Commune.

Is this considered a carrot post?

After Li Aiguo understood, he nodded and said, "I can go to Weizhuang. Apples, oranges and other fruits are also no problem."

He paused for a moment, lowered his voice and said, "Captain, do you want a banana?"

"Banana!" Xing Duanzhang's eyes widened suddenly, his breathing quickened, and he looked at Li Aiguo in disbelief: "Can you buy bananas?"

"I have a friend who has some connections in the south." Li Aiguo stopped talking halfway.

Captain Xing Duan immediately understood that the bananas must have been transported into the capital through special channels.

"Yes, bananas are good. It's the end of the year and we have to pay New Year's greetings to various ministries and commissions. Those leaders don't lack meat, but they are interested in fresh fruits."

Director Xing took out a piece of paper and a pen, intending to write a note.

After thinking about it, he simply handed the blank note to Li Aiguo.

"Patriotic, our locomotive section needs 5,000 kilograms of chicken, duck, fish and meat, and 1,000 kilograms of bananas, apples, oranges and other local specialties, the more the better."

"As for the price, you decide it yourself."

Section Chief Xing was also well aware that, as the end of the year approached, supplies were running low in the supply and marketing cooperatives and there was no meat at the food stations.

The pigeon market has been closed again these few days, so it is impossible to purchase supplies at previous prices at this time.

He also believed that Li Aiguo was not the kind of person who would take advantage of the locomotive depot.

"Don't worry, Section Chief, I promise to complete the task!"

Li Aiguo held the blank note and felt excited.

When helping the company with purchasing, my biggest worry is not being trusted.

With Director Xing Duan in charge, he doesn't have to worry about this matter.

In order to allow Li Aiguo to concentrate on purchasing work, Section Chief Xing asked him to suspend his driving duties for one day.

"Aiguo, I heard that the material distribution this year can't keep up. All the factories in Beijing are engaged in procurement. Don't delay things."

"That can't be done!"

Li Aiguo realized the weight of his responsibility and did not waste time. After work, he rode his bicycle to the scrap shop.

Zhang Da Kui and Wang Tingting were collecting waste cardboard together.

Wang Tingting is an official staff member in the district, but she is just a girl who lives a daily life.

Since I got married and had some free time, I came to the scrap shop to help out.

"Brother Aiguo is here. I'm going to cook now. Can you stay here later?" Wang Tingting knew that Li Aiguo had something to talk to Zhang Dagui about.

"No need, your sister-in-law has probably prepared the meal by now."

After Li Aiguo declined, he pulled Zhang Dagui into the side room.

The door is closed.

Turn on the light.

Under the dim light, Zhang Dagui looked at the quantity of materials on the purchase order, his eyes widened with excitement: "Brother Aiguo, this is a big deal."

"This is what the section needs. How long will it take you to get it?" Li Aiguo lit a cigarette.

"We have a lot of fruits in our warehouse, as well as some local specialties and bananas. But we need to go to the pigeon market for chickens, ducks and fish."

Thinking of the pigeon market being rushed, Zhang Da Kui scratched his head and said awkwardly: "This thing is not easy to do."

"I have other ways to get chickens, ducks and fish. Don't worry about this."

"what"

Zhang Da Kui's eyes widened in shock. He knew that by the end of the year, the best-selling products would be chicken, duck and fish.

The day before yesterday, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong from the steel rolling mill asked him where he could buy chickens, ducks and fish, and were willing to pay a high price for them.

But after Zhang Da Kui thought about it carefully, he felt relieved.

Li Aiguo particularly likes making friends, and his friends come from all walks of life. These chickens, ducks, and fish are really not difficult for him.

"If you don't want chicken, duck, and fish, I can get them in one day." Zhang Da Kui patted his chest and promised.

Now he controls the two material supply routes of Tianjin and Yangcheng, and has become a major supplier.

"Then it's all your fault."

After Li Aiguo entrusted the task to Zhang Da Kui, he went to the scrap shop, picked up a few books, and rode his bicycle back home.

The compound was bustling with activity at this time.

Smoke rose from every household, and the air was filled with laughter and noise, which intertwined with the sounds of pots and pans, forming the real world of fireworks.

When I walked into the front yard, I saw Yi Zhonghai standing at the door of the third uncle's house, chatting with him.

When Yi Zhonghai saw Li Aiguo, he quickly turned his head away and pretended not to see him.

After Li Aiguo left, Yi Zhonghai looked at the third uncle and asked in a low voice: "Old Yan, what was the name of the place where your Xie Cheng went to buy chickens and ducks last time?"

"You want to buy chickens and ducks too? Old Yi, that's speculation." The third uncle was frightened by Yan Jiecheng's actions and was shocked when he heard that.

"Don't worry, I have a letter of introduction from the factory. Even if we are stopped, nothing will happen. Please tell me the address."

Seeing this situation, the third uncle had no choice but to give the address to Yi Zhonghai.

"Old Yi, who used to be a good worker, has ended up doing this kind of work." The third uncle sighed and squatted down to continue tying cardboard.

Last time he was fined twenty dollars, and he had to find a way to earn it back.

At this time, a voice sounded in my ears: "Old Yan, what is the name of the place where your Xie Cheng went to buy chickens and ducks last time?"

"Ah?!" The third uncle looked up and saw that it was Liu Haizhong, and he was even more confused.

He asked timidly, "Your steel mill is not going to produce steel pipes anymore? Are you planning to go bankrupt through collective speculation?"

Liu Haizhong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and waved his hand.

"This matter is too complicated to explain, and it has nothing to do with you, Old Yan, you should tell me the address as soon as possible."

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong are the eldest and second uncles in the compound.

In order to be fair, the third uncle had no choice but to tell Liu Haizhong the address of Wei Zhuang.

Liu Haizhong took the address and left happily.

The third uncle frowned as he looked at their backs: "Both of the managers have changed their careers. This is really weird!"

Li Aiguo had already returned home and was preparing to go to Wei Zhuang tomorrow.

One is to purchase supplies used by the locomotive depot.

Secondly, to send over the pieces and strips of cloth that Chen Xueru had collected from the tailor shop.

These scraps of cloth are perfect for mending clothes and making school bags for children.

Night falls.

The courtyard was shrouded in darkness.

After washing the dishes, Chen Xueru crawled into the bed like a loach and snuggled up to Li Aiguo.

"Brother Aiguo, I calculated that today is a good day."

"Good days?"

Li Aiguo was reading a book. After being stunned for a moment, he looked at Chen Xueru's red little face and finally understood what she meant.

Put down the book.

A went up.

The night was quiet.

Yi Zhonghai's family.

After dinner, the aunt started to prepare things for Yi Zhonghai to go to the countryside tomorrow.

A kettle of water, three white flour buns, a small bag of brown sugar and other miscellaneous items made up a large bag.

"Old Yi, you are a level 7 worker, why are you joining in the fun?"

“I was forced to do it.”

Yi Zhonghai sat on the chair and said angrily: "I could have been promoted to level eight this year. The deaf old lady had agreed to help me, but who knew that the deaf old lady was so angry with that bastard Li Aiguo that she was hospitalized.

No one helped me when it came time for promotion, and I missed by more than ten points.

The material procurement work in the factory is particularly tight this year.

So the logistics department issued a notice, asking workers with connections to find ways to purchase New Year supplies for the factory. "I got the news that if the purchase volume ranks at the top, you will be given priority when you are promoted next year."

The aunt frowned and said, "But there is no need to go to Weizhuang, which is dozens of miles away from the capital.

Don’t we have the Red Flag Commune and Zuojiagou near the capital? "

"You stay at home all day and don't understand the changes in the outside world."

Yi Zhonghai sighed and said, "Now all the villages have been turned into communes. The communes around the capital are very strictly managed and there are no chickens or ducks anymore."

"Why Wei Zhuang?"

"Because they dare to sell it. Last year, those people from Weizhuang came to Jia Zhang's house to make trouble and brought so many gifts. Ordinary communes really wouldn't dare to do that."

"But, because of the Jia family's matter, didn't you become enemies with them?"

"Don't worry, the country folks are all very silly and they care about their reputation. As long as I compliment them a few decent words, they will be very happy."

Yi Zhonghai paused for a moment and said, "What I am worried about now is Liu Haizhong. This guy wants to become a seventh-level blacksmith and will definitely not let go of such a good opportunity."

"Old lady, you should get up early and cook tomorrow morning. I will leave at three o'clock and must be ahead of Liu Haizhong."

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai had made up his mind, the aunt could only nod silently.

The next day.

Li Aiguo did not ride his bicycle to Wei Zhuang immediately.

Are you kidding? It’s dozens of miles. Riding a bicycle must be tiring.

Now that we are on a business trip, we naturally have to take the public bus.

Li Aiguo came to the locomotive depot intending to borrow a jeep when he met Zhou Ke.

This guy had no cases recently, and when he learned that Li Aiguo was going to Wei Zhuang to trade in supplies, he immediately clamored to go with him.

"Brother Aiguo, we went to the countryside together to get supplies last year, please take me with you."

"Okay, go drive."

Zhou Ke is a railway policeman, and having him around is almost like having a bodyguard.

Li Aiguo got in Zhou Ke's jeep and turned into the studio's greenhouse, picked some tomatoes, and then set off for Wei Zhuang.

the other side.

On the way to Weizhuang.

Two donkey carts were speeding so fast that the donkey carts passing by were scared and hid on the side of the road early.

The speed was so fast that if it happened in later generations, Zhonghuan Shisanlang would have no chance of survival.

On the two donkeys, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong looked at each other and stepped on the pedals of the donkeys at the same time.

The two donkeys rode backwards and shot out as fast as arrows.

Yi Zhonghai was filled with anger at this time.

This morning, he got up before two o'clock and originally planned to go out early, but who knew that he would run into Liu Haizhong in the central courtyard.

Liu Haizhong was carrying a canvas bag and an iron kettle, and it looked like he was going to the countryside to purchase things.

After the two men met, they immediately understood each other's purpose. They ran to the outside of the courtyard at the same time, each riding on a donkey and running away.

The two of them chased each other and raced wildly on the road.

However, due to the limited performance of the donkey, after running for more than ten miles, neither of them could get rid of the other.

"Lao Liu, let me handle the purchase this time. When I become an eighth-level worker, I will definitely help you get promoted."

Yi Zhonghai is two years older than him and he can't bear it anymore and is gasping for breath.

"Yi Zhonghai, really? Well, I'll let you go this time."

Taking advantage of Yi Zhonghai's distraction, Liu Haizhong stepped on the stirrups and jumped out on the donkey upside down.

Looking at Liu Haizhong's back, Yi Zhonghai cursed "Fuck you", gritted his teeth, pedaled his feet, and followed.

It took the two of them only one hour to reach Wei Zhuang Commune, a distance of dozens of miles.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were so tired that they couldn't even stand up. They lay on the donkey, gasping for breath.

"Old Liu, if we continue to compete, no one will benefit."

"You want to take over the procurement of supplies. It's impossible."

"Let's not fight over it. Let's cooperate. Let's purchase together and split the purchased materials equally. What do you think?"

".Okay, but if you dare to lie to me, I'll punish you."

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong realized that if they continued to compete, no one would benefit.

After the two reached an agreement, they rode their donkeys upside down to Wei Zhuang Commune and found the village chief, Old Wei.

Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong had met with Village Chief Lao Wei.

They also brought a letter of introduction from the steel mill. Weicun was in urgent need of exchanging chickens and ducks for food, so he agreed to their request.

"But we still need to negotiate the price. It's almost the end of the year now, and the prices of chickens and ducks will have to go up a bit."

Liu Haizhong frowned and said, "Village Chief Wei, we buy at the food station's price. I heard that your members are honest and simple, how could you do something like raising the price?"

Yi Zhonghai chimed in: "Yes, Village Chief Wei, you are helping us with the purchases to support the workers' construction. As a member of the cooperative, you should feel honored."

Upon hearing this, the militia captain immediately drew out his stick and wanted to beat the two men out.

Village chief Lao Wei stopped the militia captain, looked at the two men and said, "You two, we are just members who have not seen much of the world and do not understand the rules of the city.

But we are not stupid. If you want to get a bargain, you can leave now.”

Seeing that he couldn't fool the old village chief Wei, Yi Zhonghai laughed and said, "We were just joking with you. Our steel mill is the largest steel mill in Beijing. How can we treat our members unfairly? We are buying them at a price 20% higher than the food station."

Village chief Old Wei hesitated for a moment and was about to agree.

At this time, Wang Jieba's voice was heard from outside.

"Village, village, the village chief, Brother Li is here!"

Brother Lee?
Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were confused when they saw Li Aiguo and Zhou Ke walking in from outside.

Li Aiguo saw Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong and greeted them.

"You two are here to purchase supplies as well, right?"

Yi Zhonghai puffed out his chest and said, "Li Aiguo, when we purchase materials, we all rely on our own abilities. So, you can come, but we can't?"

"It's up to you."

Li Aiguo ignored the two of them. After exchanging a few words with the village chief, Lao Wei, he took out the list from his pocket and handed it to him.

"Uncle Wei, this is the number of chickens and ducks I need. Can you buy them?"

"It's a simple matter. Come on, go to my uncle's house and have a cup of tea. I'll help you with this matter."

Village chief Old Wei grabbed Li Aiguo's arm and was about to leave.

Yi Zhonghai saw that something was wrong and quickly ran over to stop Village Chief Lao Wei.

"Village chief, what about us? We also need to buy chickens and ducks."

"Buy it, you can go ahead and buy it, I'm not stopping you." Village chief Lao Wei thought the two people were weird.

Yi Zhonghai was anxious: "Then I need your help."

".I'm sorry, I can't help you. Aiguo has bought up all the chickens and ducks in our commune."

"." Yi Zhonghai gritted his teeth, raised his hand and said, "I am willing to pay 50% higher than the food station."

Village Chief Old Wei said, "Comrade, even if you offer us a higher price now, we will not sell you a single chicken or duck."

Wang Jieba had long been fed up with the two men's bossing around, and shouted, "You, you, you think you are superior just because you are workers, right? We just won't, won't, won't sell, what can you do about it?"

Yi Zhonghai looked at Li Aiguo and his teeth chattered with anger.

If it weren’t for Li Aiguo today, he would have already got the supplies.

Returning to the steel rolling mill, I will definitely be praised by my leaders and will be able to get promoted smoothly next year.

It's all over now.

It was the first time that Liu Haizhong had seen such a rude member. He was furious at the time and picked up a stick. He said in a cold voice: "You poor bastards, you have to sell your products today, otherwise, don't even think about leaving."

As soon as these words were spoken, the room suddenly became quiet.

Li Aiguo looked at Liu Haizhong as if he were a fool.

Does this guy really think this is the capital?

really.

Wang Jieba was stunned for a moment, then suddenly shouted at the top of his voice: "Come, come, someone is causing trouble in our commune and bullying our members."

Four or five militiamen armed with shotguns rushed in from outside and pointed their guns at Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai.

More than a dozen members rushed in carrying hoes, shoulder poles, and sticks. Even Dabao and his children took slingshots and aimed at Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai.

Liu Haizhong, who had been so aggressive just now, suddenly wilted and raised his hand.

This Liu Haizhong is such an idiot. He is going to be in big trouble this time. Yi Zhonghai also raised his hand.

"You are so bold to rob our commune! I will arrest you!"

When Village Chief Wei saw Wang Jieba pull out his gun on impulse, he realized that this matter was not going to end well.

He decided to go all out and directly charged the two with robbery.

Wang Jieba and his men tied up Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong with ropes and prepared to send them to the town.

Yi Zhonghai realized the seriousness of the problem, and while being held by two militiamen, he hurriedly turned his head to look at Li Aiguo.

"Aiguo, we are neighbors in the same compound, you can't just watch us get arrested."

"Yi Zhonghai, look at what you said. If you want to rob the commune, even if I am your neighbor, I cannot help you. Wouldn't that be bullying the members?"

Li Aiguo said with a straight face: "Have you forgotten that the higher authorities advocate that workers and members are one family, and workers, as the big brothers, should help members. How did you do that?"

"Aiguo, we have deeply realized our mistakes, please give us a hand." Liu Haizhong was already scared out of his wits at this moment.

These militiamen were too cruel. He didn't resist just now, but he was hit by several belts. They were very strong and it hurt a lot.

Liu Guangfu, who is far away in Beijing: Finally someone helped me to get revenge
"Well, we are neighbors after all. I will help you to explain it."

"Thank you, Aiguo, you are such a good person." Liu Haizhong almost cried.

Yi Zhonghai also nodded hurriedly: "Aiguo. Bye, please."

Li Aiguo smiled warmly at the two of them, then pulled Village Chief Old Wei out of the house.

After they walked for a distance, they suddenly burst into laughter and laughed so hard that they fell forward and backward.

Wang Jieba was confused.

"Brother Aiguo, Village Chief, are you really going to let those two people go?"

Village chief Wei lit his pipe, took two puffs and looked at Wang Jieba.

"Do you really think you can catch them?"

Wang Jieba thought about it carefully and suddenly became speechless.

No one would believe that two senior workers ran into the commune and robbed it with their bare hands.

When the time comes, the two will be sent to the public security commissioner, and Wang Jieba will definitely be criticized.

It’s just that Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong didn’t think it through and were frightened by the gun, so they were so scared.

"I, I understand. I'll go talk to them right away!"

After realizing this, Wang Jieba immediately turned around and went into the house.

(End of this chapter)