Chapter 283: Punishment for Purchase Certificates
Chapter 283: Punishment for Purchase Certificates
The three-day May Day holiday passed in a flash, and it's time to go back to work again.
The workers went to work as usual, and Li Kailang also came to the transport team early.
Soon, all the workers gathered and Zhang Jinwu came in front of them.
"Everyone come here, I have something to announce."
Everyone came to him in confusion.
"The day before yesterday, which was the second day of the holiday, our transport team lost a truck in the warehouse."
What Zhang Jinwu was talking about was, of course, Huang Lihu stealing scrap metal, scrap materials, and a scrap truck.
Zhang Jinwu explained the matter clearly in a few words and then got to the point.
"Due to our negligence, the thieves stole the axe of our transport team, cut the lock of the warehouse, and stole the truck. Our transport team should bear part of the responsibility."
"The factory leaders have two punishments for our transport team: one is to deduct money, and the other is to pay grain. Which one do you want to choose?"
Master Zhao was surprised and said, "No, this can't be blamed on us. We didn't give the axe to the thief, so we can't do anything if he wants to steal it."
Master Lin echoed: "What is the security guard for? They didn't even know the thieves came in, so why don't they punish them? It's none of our business!"
Everyone was filled with righteous indignation, and Zhang Jinwu immediately comforted them: "It has already happened, so don't be an afterthought. The security guards have also been punished."
"Let's not worry about them for now. Which punishment should we choose now?"
They didn't want to choose either deducting money or giving them extra food. It was clearly the security guards' fault, but they were still being punished.
Li Kailang was also shocked to hear the news. He did not expect that the transport team, as the victim, would also be punished.
Master Zhao asked cautiously, "Mr. Zhang, how much do you think should be deducted and how much should be paid for grain?"
Everyone held their breath and looked at Zhang Jinwu nervously.
Zhang Jinwu explained: "We deducted 1 yuan from each person, and paid 1 kilogram for food."
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but gasp and burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, I thought they were going to deduct a lot of money? Just this, scared me to death!"
"You only paid 1 kilogram of grain. Isn't that like sending away beggars? I thought you had to pay 10 or 20 kilograms, but this is just this!"
"You said you would deduct ten yuan and ask for ten kilograms of food. I felt bad about it, but for this little, just take it."
"Lao Zhang, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but it's just a small matter, and you can't finish it in one breath. You made us gasp for breath, and scared me so much that my heart almost jumped out of my chest."
Everyone was talking about it, not caring about it at all.
Zhang Jinwu raised his hand to signal for silence. "Alright, stop laughing. Do you want to deduct money or pay grain? Choose one?"
"Deduct money!" everyone said in unison.
According to the black market price of grain, although 1 yuan can buy 2 kilograms of grain, there is no market for grain now.
"Don't even mention 1 yuan, even 5 yuan can't buy food. The leaders still want us to pay food. That's wishful thinking!" said Master Zhao.
"Yes, food is so expensive now. It's impossible for me to hand over food." Master Lin agreed.
Zhang Jinwu saw this and said, "Since everyone has chosen to deduct money, I will talk to the Labor Insurance Department later."
"Here are today's tasks. Everyone take them and divide them up."
Zhang Jinwu took out a small stack of task lists and spread them out to divide them up.
The light punishment for the transport team was obviously intentional, and Director Yang knew he was in the wrong.
After all, there is no victim who should be punished. Director Yang punished the transport team for Li Huaide to see.
The punishment for security guards and workshop staff is naturally heavier.
The workshop is naturally the most important one among them, after all, Huang Lihu and other three are from the workshop.
For Director Yang, rather than having her money deducted, she naturally wanted to pay the grain.
After all, the wool comes from the sheep, and the grain they hand over will eventually be used to supplement everyone's food.
If everyone eats more food, they will have more energy and will naturally be able to work well, and the efficiency of the steel mill will increase.
On the other side, the courtyard.
"Where's the soap? Where did it go?" The third aunt rummaged through the drawers at home for a while.
The third aunt sighed, "Maybe it's all used up. Oh, really, it doesn't last at all."
The three aunts took off their aprons, took the money and soap coupons and went to the supply and marketing cooperative.
The supply and marketing cooperative was bustling with people. The third aunt waited in line for a long time before it was her turn.
"Comrade, please, a bar of soap."
As the third aunt spoke, she carefully took out money and tickets from her inner pocket and handed them to the salesperson.
The salesperson took the soap and placed it on the counter. The three aunts took out their things and took the soap.
"Snap!" The salesperson was quick to grab the aunt's hand.
The third aunt said unhappily, "Comrade, what do you mean by this? I've given you the money and the ticket. What? Do you want to cheat? Do you not want to give me the soap?"
The salesperson immediately apologized and explained: "Ma'am, I didn't mean to cheat, it's just that the things you gave me were not enough?"
The third aunt pointed at the counter and said, "Not enough? What's not enough? The soap costs 3 cents, and I gave you the soap ticket. What's not enough?"
The salesperson quickly explained: "Madam, there is one thing missing. Is the purchase certificate missing?"
"Purchase certificate? What is that? Are you kidding me?" the third aunt asked doubtfully.
She just felt that the name sounded familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere.
Now it was the salesperson's turn to be puzzled. "Auntie, didn't you hear what the people from the street office said yesterday? Some products require a purchase certificate. If you don't believe me, look at the notice behind me."
The two of them didn't let go of each other's hands as they talked.
The three aunts looked at the notice board, which stated that some commodities such as edible soda and soap were only available in limited quantities and with purchase certificates.
This incident just happened yesterday, and no one has this concept in mind.
It was similar to what Director Wang said yesterday. She also sent Yan Jiecheng to the street office to get it back.
The third aunt suddenly realized what was going on and apologized, "I'm sorry, I didn't notice this. Wait a minute, I'll look for it."
"It's okay." The salesperson smiled slightly, and as soon as the third aunt withdrew her hand, she immediately took back the soap.
The third aunt searched her whole body, but was destined not to find a purchase receipt, as she had never thought of taking it with her before she went out.
The third aunt smiled awkwardly, "Little girl, I didn't bring my ticket. Can you tell me if it's okay next time? It takes me more than an hour to go back and forth."
The salesperson shook his head.
The third aunt said unwillingly, "Can't you be flexible? If it really doesn't work, I'll wash the clothes and bring the tickets over."
The salesperson still shook her head and said helplessly: "Auntie, please don't embarrass me. I am also following the arrangements of my leader. I have no choice. You should go home and get the purchase certificate."
As he said this, the salesperson pushed the money and soap coupons from the three aunts back and put the soap behind his back.
When the two were talking, especially when they talked about the purchase certificate, the old men and women queuing behind them also searched their bodies but couldn't find the purchase certificate.
It's not worth the trip back and forth just for a little soap.
Seeing the three aunties arguing with the salesperson, an auntie spoke up to support them: "Little girl, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but don't be so stubborn."
"It's just a purchase certificate, and you made us run back and forth. Don't you feel bad?"
"Just turn a blind eye and give her the soap quickly, and we'll all be fine."
As soon as this auntie said this, she received support from everyone, and the third auntie was also very happy.
An old man agreed: "Little girl, what kind of ticket is this for purchasing goods? It was only issued yesterday. How could we remember to bring it? If you don't have it, then you don't have it. Just keep the money and ticket and let her take it."
Everyone tried to persuade the salesperson that helping the three aunts at this time would be helping themselves.
When the third aunt listened, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise, but she immediately held back her smile. She didn't want to go home to get the ticket either.
The third aunt took advantage of the situation and raised a finger and said, "Little girl, please be kind and help me, just once. I will definitely take her next time."
The saleswoman was being talked about by everyone, and they all tried to persuade her to put it down, so she had no choice but to shout:
"Uncle and aunt, it's not that I won't help you, but there are rules. Look, it's written on the notice that you can't sell without a purchase certificate."
"If it's just one or two, I'll pay for it, but since everyone else didn't bring their own, I can't help."
"Everyone should go home and get the purchase certificate and then come back to buy things."
As soon as the salesperson said this, he immediately aroused the hatred of everyone.
"Little girl, why are you so unreasonable? You want us to go home and get a purchase certificate. Do we have the energy to do that?"
"Yeah, we came all the way here and didn't buy anything, and you asked us to go back and get that shit. Do you have any empathy at all?"
"I don't care. If you don't sell to me today, I won't leave." After saying that, an old lady threw a tantrum and sat on the ground, as if she would not get up until the salesperson agreed.
Seeing this, some old ladies immediately followed suit and sat down.
This immediately put the salesperson in an awkward position, and he was at a loss as to what to do. These old people were not easy to deal with, and if he didn't handle them well, he would be punished.
The salesperson explained: "No, uncle and aunt, it's not that I don't agree with you, it's just that there are rules and I can't do anything about it."
"It's no use telling me. I don't have the right to do that. If anything is missing, I have to pay for it in the evening."
But they didn't listen at all. They were even happier to see her so helpless.
I thought that I could control her this way and I wouldn't need to get the purchase certificate.
"Oh! People are old and useless, and children are not considerate of the elderly at all!"
"It's so unfair to embarrass an old man just for such a small thing!"
A group of old men and women were howling and screaming, and even kept cursing the salesperson.
The third aunt stood in front of him awkwardly. This was not her original intention. If she did this, wouldn’t she become the culprit?
"I don't want the stuff anymore. I'll go back and get the purchase receipt."
After saying that, the three aunts took the money and tickets and walked away immediately, leaving the salesperson alone to watch the embarrassing situation.
At this time, the director of the supply and marketing cooperative heard the noise and rushed over immediately.
"What's going on? Are you bullying the elderly?" the supervisor pointed at the salesperson.
"No, no!" the salesperson waved his hands.
When the old man and woman saw this, they immediately complained about the salesperson's mistake.
The old lady grabbed the supervisor's trouser leg and cried, "It's her! She is the one who bullied us. You have to stand up for us!"
"No, that's not right. I don't have it." The young salesperson's weak defense was no match for the old man and woman's crying.
"Uncles and ladies, don't worry, I will give you an explanation." After the supervisor said this, he looked at the salesperson.
"What is going on? Explain it to me!" the supervisor shouted.
The salesgirl cried and explained the whole thing.
The supervisor suddenly realized what was going on and pointed at her: "Look at you, why didn't you say this earlier? I almost wrongly accused you. You still need to learn!"
After blaming the salesperson, the supervisor looked at the group of uncles and aunts, and instantly lost his temper and waved his hand impatiently:
"Alright, alright, I know everything. There are rules. Don't buy anything without a purchase receipt. Go home and get your stuff before coming back."
The old man and the woman were stunned when they saw their supervisor's sudden change of expression.
"What? Why are you looking at me? It's no use looking at me. Without the purchase certificate, you can't buy anything. I can't help you. Go away!"
"Oh, son, mother has been bullied!" An old lady rolled over and cried.
The supervisor shouted, "No matter how much you shout, I can't sell it to you without a purchase certificate, even if you shout to the sky."
"If you continue to make trouble like this, I will have someone call the police."
After these words were spoken, the uncles and aunts fell silent for a moment, but some aunts did not believe it and continued to cry.
"What are you looking at? Go call the police!" the supervisor looked at the salesperson and ordered.
"Oh, okay, I'll go now!" the salesperson responded, and immediately ran out from the counter to find the police.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the old man and the old woman immediately got up and left.
"That's it? I've seen all kinds of storms and waves, so why should I be afraid of you!" The supervisor straightened his clothes a little.
"Why did this guy run so fast? He should have just tried to scare the guy, but he actually called the police. He's a real genius." The supervisor shook his head.
After a while, the salesperson really called the police, but the old man was no longer there.
"Where is the person?" asked the policeman.
“This” the salesperson looked around.
The supervisor came out with a smile on his face and said, "Police comrade, you came at an untimely time. Those old men and women just left."
"gone?"
"Gone!" the supervisor replied.
"Since the person has left, let's go back." The police were planning to go home.
The supervisor immediately stopped them: "Hey, police officer, wait a moment. I think you should not leave. Who knows, another old man or woman might come over and cause trouble soon."
"If you knew that the street office issued a purchase certificate yesterday, you wouldn't be able to buy soap without the purchase certificate. If they make trouble, they will have to trouble you."
After listening to the supervisor's explanation, the policeman thought it made sense. "Okay, then I will stay in the supply and marketing cooperative today and help you maintain order."
“Oh, thanks for bothering you today,” the supervisor wrote.
"You're welcome. We're serving the people. It's not a problem." said the policeman.
After the three aunts left, they returned to the courtyard.
Now that I'm home, I won't buy soap, to avoid getting caught, which would be troublesome.
In addition to soap and other items that required purchase certificates, other items also began to require tickets.
Li Kailang got off work and passed by the supply and marketing cooperative on his way.
"See if Huazi is here? Buy some and keep them."
Li Kailang went into the supply and marketing cooperative. There was no Zhonghua cigarettes left, but there were Mudan and Qun Ying, which were also good.
"Comrade, I need cigarettes for the next two days." Li Kailang took out the money and handed it over.
Then he picked up the cigarette and was about to leave when a slap suddenly hit Li Kailang's hand.
"What are you doing?" Li Kailang looked at the salesperson.
"What are you doing? You're buying cigarettes without a ticket. Are you eating for free? Do you believe me or not, I'll call the police?" The salesperson glared at Li Kailang.
Li Kailang said, "I need a ticket for cigarettes? Are you kidding me? I didn't need a ticket to buy cigarettes before."
"Oh, do you really not know, or are you pretending not to know? Starting from May 4st, you need cigarette coupons to buy cigarettes, and it's been four days."
The salesperson looked at Li Kailang with sly eyes, sizing him up and down.
"You need tickets for May Day? When did you tell me about this? How come I didn't know about it?"
"Oh!" The salesperson looked at Li Kailang with contempt. Judging from Li Kailang's temperament, he didn't seem like a cigarette scammer, but one still had to be on guard.
"You're a smoker, but you don't know how to ask for cigarettes and tickets? Don't you have cigarette tickets?"
"I see that you can afford such expensive cigarettes, and you don't seem to be trying to cheat people out of cigarettes. If you don't have cigarette coupons, then don't smoke. Save some money and buy something delicious."
Li Kailang really didn't expect that he would need cigarette coupons to buy cigarettes. He hadn't bought cigarettes for two or three months and didn't care about cigarettes anymore.
Being looked at with such contempt by the salesperson, Li Kailang felt embarrassed for the first time.
"Wait a minute, keep these two packs of cigarettes for me. I'll go get the cigarette tickets. Don't sell them to anyone else." Li Kailang said.
After saying that, he left the supply and marketing cooperative and went to look for ticket scalpers.
"Hey, idiot, I've been waiting for you!" the salesperson said with a smile and left the two packs of cigarettes.
After a while, Li Kailang took the cigarette ticket and bought the cigarettes.
"See? I'm not here to cheat for cigarettes."
The salesperson said, "I see, I see, you are really amazing, you keep your word, take the word, you should leave quickly, if you go home late you won't be able to have a hot meal."
The saleswoman's gentle voice, which smelled like green tea, made Li Kailang shudder.
"Idiot!" the salesperson chuckled, watching Li Kailang running away, he found it very interesting.
After Li Kailang left, he got on his bike and went back.
"Since cigarettes require tickets, bicycles and watches will also require tickets soon, so buy them now while there is still time."
Thinking of this, Li Kailang went upstairs to buy a bicycle. The first one was a Forever 28-inch bicycle.
This time, Li Kailang wants to buy a Phoenix 26-bar bicycle, which is more suitable for women. The price is a little more expensive than the 28-bar bicycle.
After all, most bicycles are made for men.
Manufacturing a bicycle that is more suitable for women will naturally cost ten yuan more, but Li Kailang doesn't care about this little money.
The bicycle that Li Kailang photographed with Phoenix was naturally prepared for his future girlfriend/wife.
Afterwards, I went to buy a watch, the same as the one he was wearing, both were Shanghai brand watches.
After that, the bike is stamped and placed in a ring, and that’s it.
(End of this chapter)