Chapter 258: Showing off?

Chapter 258: Showing off?

Chapter 258: Showing off?

As soon as Zhang Jinwu came back, before he had time to catch his breath, a group of anxious drivers surrounded him.

"Captain Zhang, tell me quickly, what's the situation? Can Master Zhao get out safely?"

"Yeah, I just saw Captain Ma walk over, his face was as gloomy as if it was going to rain. Did something go wrong with Master Zhao?"

"Master Zhao is a member of our transport team. We must rescue him no matter what?"

Everyone was talking about it, and everyone's face was filled with concern for Master Zhao.

"Everyone listen to me!" Zhang Jinwu signaled everyone to be quiet, and then told everyone the result.

Master Zhao is out of danger for the time being, but still needs further observation.

The most important thing is that because of this incident, their transport team will be responsible for purchasing 5 kilograms of grain, and will no longer be able to purchase grain privately in the future.

As soon as the news came out, there was an uproar at the scene.

Some drivers began to complain: "Master Zhao is really a jerk. Just for that little bit of food, now we can't buy food privately."

"Yes, I also have to help the purchasing department purchase food. The workload has increased a lot, and there is no benefit at all."

It is impossible to say that there is no resentment, as everyone has their own difficulties.

It's hard work for everyone. Not only do they have to complete their own tasks, but they also have to help the purchasing department complete their tasks, which adds another layer of work.

But some rational people began to stand up to comfort everyone and speak for Master Zhao.

"Alright, alright, that's enough complaining. Even if this didn't happen to Master Zhao, it would happen to us. Isn't it just a matter of time?"

"Yes, we are all members of the same transport team. We are one family after all. It's wrong, but what can we do? We can't add insult to injury."

"No one can guarantee that they will never make mistakes in the future. Can you guarantee that?" a master asked those who complained.

Zhang Jinwu also explained: "Master Zhao's incident was planned by Sun Yongkai. If it wasn't him, it would have been someone else. He has long wanted to drag us into this."

Listening to Zhang Jinwu's explanation, everyone couldn't help but curse the Purchasing Department.

But after this explanation, everyone understood the whole story and supported Master Zhao and accepted this decision.

"Captain Zhang, what do we do?" a master asked.

Zhang Jinwu said directly: "It is the beginning of the month now, so everyone should start working on it first. Purchase as much as you can, and we will not force you to purchase a certain amount."

"We settle accounts once a week and calculate how much food to purchase. If it's still not enough by the end of the month, we'll find another way."

At this time, everyone was resentful, so Zhang Jinwu did not assign anyone how much food to purchase. He told them to wait a few days until everyone's anger subsided before making plans.

Master Wang, smoking a pipe, also supported Zhang Jinwu's approach and agreed:
"Okay, then let's do as Lao Zhang said. Everyone should work harder on the mission this month. We are all in the same transport team, so don't let others laugh at us for not being united."

When everyone heard the experienced Master Wang speak, they naturally had nothing to say.

Especially when the word "unity" is mentioned, who can refuse to agree? At this time, everyone attaches great importance to collective honor.

"By the way, Captain Zhang, is the money for this purchase ours?"

This issue immediately attracted everyone's attention. If they had to pay for even the purchase money, they really couldn't accept it.

Zhang Jinwu shook his head: "That's not necessary. The money is from the purchasing department, and they will advance it to us later. We don't need to pay."

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Captain Zhang, the price of this grain is not cheap. The purchasing department can't buy it for us at the previous price."

In an instant, this question made everyone's heart rise again.

The current grain prices have risen to an outrageous level. If the purchasing department still purchases for them according to the previous grain prices, they will suffer a huge loss.

Zhang Jinwu shook his head again: "Then you don't have to pay for it yourself."

Then, Zhang Jinwu explained in detail the specific purchasing requirements.

All the money will be paid by the purchasing department. You don't have to pay for it yourself, but you must keep good records.

Basically eliminate the idea of ​​everyone wanting to make money from it.

"Does anyone have any other questions? Ask them all at once." Zhang Jinwu said.

Everyone shook their heads, there was nothing to say, and drove to do their tasks.

At the end of the day, the drivers only purchased less than 50 kilograms of food.

Zhang Jinwu had nothing much to say about this result. He would wait a few days before talking about it.

After a few days when everyone's resentment has dissipated, it won't be too late to increase purchasing efforts.

The most important thing now is to maintain unity and stability and overcome this difficult time together.

Go to work the next day.

Purchasing Section.

Section Chief Sun Yongkai stood in the middle of the office, his face filled with joy that was hard to conceal.

"Everyone, don't rush to buy. Once everyone is here, I will tell you some good news!"

A group of buyers looked at Sun Yongkai who was very happy and were also curious.

When everyone arrived, Sun Yongkai could no longer contain his excitement and said to the buyers impatiently:

"I have good news for you all. We have reduced the amount of grain that the three procurement departments are going to purchase this month by 5 kilograms!

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole office suddenly became lively, and the buyers exclaimed in surprise, unable to believe their ears.

"Chief, is it really 5 kilograms of grain? How is this possible?" someone asked in confusion.

Sun Yongkai nodded heavily, "Really? It's 5 kilograms of grain! It's more real than gold!"

"Section Chief Sun, you are amazing! How did you manage to get the transport team to help us?"

"The section chief is worthy of being the section chief. He is better than us and has a way!"

"That's right. Don't you see who our section chief is? With just this little food, it's easy for him to grab it!"

The buyers immediately cheered and hugged each other excitedly, praising Sun Yongkai endlessly.

Sun Yongkai raised his pointed chin and accepted everyone's praise proudly and confidently.

"It's only the beginning of the month, and with 5 kilograms of food missing, our burden has been lightened a lot. We can finally take a breath." Someone sighed.

The joyful atmosphere did not last long. Sun Yongkai quickly regained his senses and reminded loudly:
"Okay, everyone, stop being happy. It's the beginning of the month now, and there's still a lot of time. We have a long way to go."

“Everyone needs to continue to work hard on purchasing!”

"Don't worry, Chief, we won't embarrass you!"

"Yes, with 5 kilograms of food missing, can we not complete the task? Isn't this a slap in the face of our purchasing department?" someone joked.

Little did they know that this very joke would actually slap them in the face at the end of the month. It really slapped them in the face.

But at this moment they were still unaware and were still immersed in joy.

At this time, the people from Purchasing Department 4 were very curious about the cheers from Purchasing Department 3.

"What's wrong with the people in Section 3? How can they still laugh when faced with such a heavy procurement task?"

"I don't know. Could it be that they have purchased a large amount of food?"

"Bulk food? No, we have to go and see if we can intercept it!"

With this malicious mood, several people immediately lay in the corner like thieves and eavesdropped on the conversation of the three departments.

However, Sun Yongkai did not explain too many details and just briefly mentioned the good news.

"How did they get 5 kilograms of food? Why doesn't Sun Yongkai continue talking?"

Several people were very anxious. Sun Yongkai refused to explain how he got it, so how could they intercept it?

"It seems that Sun Yongkai is not going to talk about it. Why don't we talk to the section chief and let him ask."

"I think it's fine. You guys just listen here and I'll go talk."

Having said that, he turned around and immediately went to find Zong Changyi from the Purchasing Department 4.

"Chief, Chief, I have something to tell you."

The buyer briefly explained the process to Zongchangyi.

"What?" Zong Changyi was shocked. "You said Sun Yongkai purchased 5 kilograms of food. Did you hear it right?"

The buyer said anxiously, "It's true. I heard it with my own ears. Lao Xie and Lao Wang were listening there. It can't be fake."

"Let's go!" Zong Changyi couldn't sit still anymore, and quickly found the people who were eavesdropping. After listening to their explanation, Zong Changyi believed it a little, and after hearing the people from the three departments cheering, he no longer doubted it.

"Let's go and talk about it when we get back." Zong Changyi took a few people back and closed the door of the fourth department.

"Chief Zong, tell me what we should do now? This is 5 kilograms of food. I don't know how Chief Sun got it?"

"Yeah, if we had so much food, it would be a lot easier."

Zong Changyi lowered his head in deep thought, thinking of a solution, and then slowly said:
"Well, don't go shopping today. Just follow the people from Section Three from a distance and see how they get the food."

"Five thousand kilograms of food cannot be obtained overnight. See if there is any chance to intercept it."

When this was said, everyone nodded, but some people were also worried:

"Chief, if we don't go shopping today, will it delay things? We have such a large quantity, if we don't purchase it today, then someone else will buy it."

Zong Changyi naturally thought of this, "It's just a day's delay. Besides, you only purchase a few hundred kilograms a day. How can it be as important as 5 kilograms!"

"Delaying one day in exchange for 5 kilograms of food is a good deal no matter how you look at it."

Hearing this, everyone nodded heavily, "As long as we can take down these 5 kilograms, a few hundred kilograms of food is nothing, this risk is worth a try."

"Yeah, we're making a profit. Besides, even if we don't get the chance, wasting a day isn't a big deal."

"Pa!" Zong Changyi slapped the man on the head and said angrily:

"What are you talking about? What do you mean we didn't succeed in intercepting it? We must succeed in intercepting it!"

"Yes, yes, the section chief is reprimanding me. I said the wrong thing!" He apologized quickly.

But he was right.

"Okay, just do as I say. Go ahead and be careful not to get caught."

"Don't worry, Chief, we have it in mind."

Everyone filed out, and people from Section 3 also came out. Both sides were in a good mood.

Zong Changyi straightened his clothes, stretched his body a little to make himself look stronger, and walked into the third department with a smile on his face.

"Section Chief Sun!"

"Hey, Chief Zong, I'm so sorry for not welcoming you so early!"

It was rare for Sun Yongkai to joke with Zong Changyi.

The purpose of Zong Changyi's visit to Sun Yongkai was naturally self-evident, but the result was also self-evident.

On the other side, the transport team.

"Since the transport team has agreed to share the burden, I think the section chief should have done a good job. Perhaps we can ask them to help purchase food?"

A very thoughtful buyer is making his own plans.

"Master Lin!" Li Si found the driver he knew.

Master Lin saw that the person coming was a buyer, his face suddenly became gloomy, and he asked unceremoniously: "What for?"

Li Si listened to Master Lin's words and guessed that something unpleasant must have happened to him in the morning, and it was just a coincidence that he came there that made him so angry.

Li Si tried to force out a smile: "Master Lin, I wonder if you are free? Can you take me to the countryside to buy food?"

"Purchase food?" Master Lin listened to Li Si's words and looked at his smiling face. Wasn't he here to mock them?

"Yes!" Li Si didn't know that Master Lin was angry, and he actually admitted it with a smile.

"Fuck you, get out of here!" Master Lin could no longer hold back his anger and yelled.

"You guys in the purchasing department are really calculating! It's not enough that you dragged our transport team into this mess, now you want us to work for you in vain? You guys are really calculating!"

Li Si was confused by Master Lin's scolding, "Master Lin, what do you mean by that?"

Master Lin said rudely, "What do you mean? Don't pretend to be confused when you know the truth. Don't you know what I mean?"

"Get lost, get out of here! I'm lucky I didn't beat you up, but you still dare to jump around in front of me."

"Go back and tell Sun Yongkai that our transport team will buy the food for you without missing a cent, but people from your procurement department should not come to our transport team in the future."

"Otherwise, every time you come, we will beat you up! We will beat you up until you dare not come!"

After he finished speaking, the drivers and maintenance workers nearby also gathered around him. They were holding tools, with fierce eyes and a malicious look on their faces.

Li Si was so frightened by seeing this that he fled the transport team's camp in a hurry.

"What's going on with this transport team? Why are they so angry? Could it be that the section chief really did something wrong?"

Li Si couldn't help but suspect Sun Yongkai.

Li Si was still thinking of asking the driver for help, but now he was turned down and had to ride his bicycle to make the purchase.

This matter is far from over. Now only Li Si has noticed something unusual, while the other buyers have not noticed it yet.

They are still immersed in their own little calculations, hoping to use the power of the transport team to reduce their workload.

countryside.

"Village Chief, thank you so much for helping me. Don't worry, I will definitely bring the things to you next time I come."

"Purchaser Bai, thank you for your help."

"No, no, it's my honor to be able to help you!"

Bai Maoyuan and the village chief were polite to each other. If it were before, he would not have needed to be polite to the village chief.

But that’s no longer possible. The supply and demand have been reversed. If the village chief didn’t need anything from him, he wouldn’t be so polite.

"By the way, how are you going to take these 2 kilograms of food? I see you have quite a lot of food in your car. If you add these, I'm afraid the car won't be able to bear it."

Bai Maoyuan looked at the bicycle and was indeed in a dilemma.

His bicycle is old and not sturdy. If he adds these 200 kilograms of grain to it, it will collapse.

"Rumble--"

Suddenly, he heard the sound of a truck in the distance. Looking closely, he found that it was a truck from the steel mill.

"Village Chief, I have thought of a solution. Please help me keep an eye on it."

The village chief nodded, and Bai Maoyuan hurried to the side of the road, waving his arms to signal the truck to stop.

"Bang!" The truck stopped in front of the buyer.

"Comrade, what's the matter?" the driver asked, leaning his head out.

Bai Maoyuan said hopefully, "Driver, I bought some food in this village. Can you help me send it back to the factory?"

The driver looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Comrade, which factory are you from? If it's on the way, I can take you there."

Bai Maoyuan quickly said, "Comrade, we are from the same factory. I am a buyer in the third purchasing department."

"A buyer from Section Three?"

"Yes!" Bai Maoyuan replied.

When the driver heard that it was someone from the Third Purchasing Department, his face immediately turned ugly and he cursed:
"Fuck, get out of here! Damn it, I thought it was from some factory, but it turned out to be you bitches. I don't have time to talk nonsense with you."

After saying that, he stepped on the accelerator and the truck sped away, leaving behind a cloud of flying dust.

"Cough cough!"

Bai Maoyuan scratched his head in confusion: "What's going on? Didn't the transport team help us share the food in the past? Why has it become so bad now?"

The same question occurred not only to him, but also to other buyers.

As soon as the driver heard that it was someone from the third purchasing department, he drove away cursing.

The relationship between the two logistics departments suddenly became hostile, which was something Sun Yongkai could not have imagined.

"Bai Caigou, what's going on?" the village chief came over and asked.

Bai Maoyuan explained: "Nothing, the master is busy and can't help me take it back because it's not on the way."

"Then what should you do with the food?"

"It's okay. Since I can't ride it, I'll push the bike back and not trouble the village chief." Bai Maoyuan gritted his teeth and decided to push the bike back.

Bai Maoyuan could only grit his teeth and push the twenty or thirty kilometers to the factory. It was naturally impossible for him to abandon the food.

(End of this chapter)