Chapter 705 Liu Ping'an 11
Days are like the gurgling stream, slipping through fingers and daily trivialities without leaving any obvious traces, but pushing the gears of life forward. Since the last time the family went to the Summer Palace happily, Liu Ping'an plunged into the busy work that came like a tide.
Every morning, when the first rays of sunlight are still lingering among the tall buildings in the city, Liu Ping'an has already set out from home in high spirits. He walks steadily and powerfully through the familiar streets that have a bit of life. The small shops on the street are opening for business one after another, and the steaming buns and fried dough sticks on the breakfast stalls are emitting tempting aromas. Occasionally, you can hear a few shouts, but all this cannot distract Liu Ping'an's attention. His mind has already flown to the unit and the various tasks waiting for him to deal with.
That day, as usual, Liu Pingan arrived at work early. The door of the office still had a chill in the early morning. He walked into the slightly old office building, and his steady footsteps echoed in the corridor. As soon as he entered the office and before he had time to put down his briefcase, the phone on the table rang rapidly like a disturbed bird. The sharp ringing sounded particularly abrupt in the quiet office, as if it was an urgent call.
Liu Ping'an's heart tightened, he walked forward quickly, grabbed the phone, and quickly put the receiver to his ear. On the other end of the phone, the leader's serious and somewhat anxious voice came: "Ping'an, the higher-ups have urgently notified us that there is a batch of important strategic materials that need our procurement department to purchase as soon as possible. Time is short and the task is heavy. These are key materials related to major projects. You have to keep a close eye on them!" The leader's voice was like a heavy hammer, hitting Liu Ping'an's heart hard.
Liu Ping'an immediately straightened his back, and his originally upright sitting posture became even straighter, his eyes revealed a kind of determination and courage. He responded in a loud and powerful voice: "Don't worry, leader, I promise to complete the task!" This short sentence was like a reassurance, and the leader on the other end of the phone also felt his determination and confidence.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Pingan did not delay at all. He stood up quickly and paced back and forth in the office. His brain was working rapidly, thinking about how to complete this urgent task efficiently. He knew that the importance of this batch of strategic materials was self-evident, and every link could not tolerate the slightest mistake.
Soon, Liu Pingan made a decision. He quickly called a meeting with colleagues from the purchasing department. The atmosphere in the meeting room was a little tense. Colleagues came in one after another, with some doubts and expectations on their faces. Liu Pingan stood in front of the meeting table, his expression as serious as a general about to go to war. His eyes slowly swept over everyone, and there was both trust and expectation in his eyes.
He cleared his throat and said in a steady and firm voice: "Comrades, we have just received an urgent task. There is a batch of strategic materials that need to be purchased. This batch of materials is related to important projects, and we must go all out. Next, I will arrange the specific work..." As he spoke, he picked up the documents in his hand and introduced to his colleagues in detail the types, quantities, quality requirements and procurement time nodes of the materials.
He pointed to the data on the document and said seriously: "Look, there are many types of materials in this batch, and each type has strict quality standards. We need to divide into several groups, each responsible for the purchase of different materials. The first group is responsible for the purchase of raw materials, and we must ensure that the quality of the raw materials is high and meets the requirements of the project; the second group is responsible for the purchase of equipment, and we must communicate and coordinate with suppliers to ensure that the equipment arrives on time; the third group is responsible for logistics support, including transportation, warehousing, etc., to ensure that the materials are not damaged during transportation and storage."
He paused and continued, "Time is very tight. We must work overtime to overcome difficulties. During the procurement process, we must strictly abide by relevant regulations and procedures to ensure that the procurement work is open, fair and just. Everyone must be clear about their responsibilities and cannot slack off in the slightest."
Colleagues listened carefully to Liu Ping'an's arrangements and took notes from time to time. They knew that this mission was a heavy responsibility and could not be sloppy. Under Liu Ping'an's detailed assignment, everyone was clear about their responsibilities. They nodded one after another, revealing a kind of firmness and determination in their eyes, as if they were ready to meet the challenge. A tense and busy procurement battle kicked off.
After the meeting, Liu Pingan stood up without delay, his movements were quick and decisive, and his eyes revealed a sense of urgency. He waved his hand and led several colleagues to quickly get back to work. The atmosphere in the office was tense but orderly. Everyone knew their responsibilities, and everyone had a clear division of labor, but they also worked closely together.
The first task they faced was to carefully screen the suppliers in the market. This was not an easy task. There were many suppliers in the market, and the quality was mixed. To select the right ones was like looking for a few shining pearls in the vast ocean. Liu Ping'an and his colleagues sat around the conference table, which was piled with various materials, including supplier profiles, product catalogs, customer reviews, etc. They began to review a large amount of information, not letting go of any of it, and staring at the words on the paper, as if they wanted to dig out the true situation of the supplier from the lines.
Liu Ping'an's eyes were fixed on the notebook, and his focused expression seemed as if the whole world was only the notebook in front of him. His fingers were writing quickly, as if he was writing a tense work symphony. His eyes kept scanning the notebook, not missing any details, from the supplier's registration information, business scope, to past cooperation cases, customer feedback, he carefully checked them one by one. Every data and every evaluation had to be repeatedly considered and analyzed by him. Colleagues were also busy, some were sorting out materials, and some were calling to verify information. The office was a busy scene.
After a hard screening, they were like examiners who had gone through layers of selection and initially identified several potential suppliers. These suppliers showed certain advantages in reputation, price, quality, etc., but Liu Pingan knew that this was far from enough, and the next on-site inspection was the key.
Then, Liu Pingan and his colleagues rushed to various villages without stopping. They knew that rural areas were an important source of materials, and many high-quality raw materials were like treasures buried deep in the soil, hidden in those inconspicuous small villages. They drove the car on the winding rural roads. The road was a bit bumpy, and the car bumped from time to time, raising dust, as if it was a small sandstorm. But Liu Pingan and his colleagues did not complain at all. They had only one goal in mind: to find the right materials as soon as possible.
They came to the first village. The old locust tree at the entrance of the village stood there quietly like a silent guardian. The road in the village was narrow and rugged. Dust flew up under the wheels and filled the air. Liu Ping'an and his colleagues walked into the village with one foot deep and one foot shallow. Their shoes were covered with mud and their trouser legs were also splashed with a lot of dust, but they didn't care about it. They found the farmer according to the address they had contacted in advance.
The farmer was a simple and honest old man, wearing a washed blue shirt, with wrinkles all over his face, like deep furrows. When he saw Liu Ping'an and his friends, he greeted them warmly, with a simple smile on his face, which was like the warm sun in winter, making people feel extremely warm. He quickly welcomed Liu Ping'an and his friends into the yard, brought a few chairs, and asked them to sit down.
Liu Ping'an smiled and explained his purpose. His voice was gentle and sincere, like a spring breeze, blowing into the old man's heart. After listening, the old man nodded and took them to his own warehouse. The warehouse was full of various agricultural products, including golden corn, plump soybeans, and red tomatoes. Liu Ping'an immediately got down to work. He carefully checked the quality. His eyes were sharp and professional, and he didn't miss any flaws. He picked up a corn and carefully observed the fullness and color of the grains. He also pinched it with his hands to feel the hardness of the corn. He also communicated with the old man about the planting and storage from time to time. His questions came one after another, from the planting time, fertilization methods, to the storage temperature and humidity, he asked very detailed questions. The old man also answered patiently. His voice was full of rural accents. Although it was a bit plain, it was full of experience and wisdom.
After some bargaining, both parties repeatedly weighed and negotiated on price and quality. With his professional knowledge and negotiation skills, Liu Pingan not only ensured the quality of the materials, but also obtained a reasonable price for the company. In the end, they reached a preliminary purchase intention. The old man showed a satisfied smile on his face. He held Liu Pingan's hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, there is absolutely no problem with my stuff. Come to me if you need it in the future." Liu Pingan also smiled and nodded, saying, "Grandpa, we trust your stuff. There will definitely be opportunities for cooperation in the future."
At this time, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, covering them with a layer of golden glory. Although they were a little tired after a day of running around, they were full of a sense of accomplishment when they saw the initial purchase intention. They knew that this was only the first step of a long journey, and there was still more work waiting for them to complete, but they had the confidence and ability to overcome all difficulties and successfully complete this purchase task.
However, things did not go so smoothly. In another village, they encountered trouble. A farmer was wary of Liu Pingan and his team because he had an unpleasant experience with other buyers. No matter how Liu Pingan explained, the farmer refused to give in. Liu Pingan did not give up. He patiently sat in the farmer's yard and chatted with the farmer. From the harvest of crops to the changes in the village, the farmer's attitude gradually softened. Liu Pingan took the opportunity to explain again the importance of this purchase and the credibility of their unit. Finally, the farmer was moved by his sincerity and agreed to cooperate with them.
As the procurement work progressed, problems arose one after another. Some villages had inconvenient transportation, and transportation became a problem; some materials were of varying quality, and it took a lot of time to screen and inspect them. But Liu Pingan remained calm and determined, and he led his colleagues to find ways to solve the problems. For transportation problems, they contacted the local transportation team to coordinate vehicles and personnel; for quality issues, they invited professional technicians to conduct strict quality control.
In the busy procurement work, Liu Pingan did not forget his family. Every night, no matter how late he got home, he would quietly walk into Xiao Yuelai's room, look at the child's sleeping face, and tuck him in. Then, he would sit in the yard with Qin Jingru and Zhang Guifang and chat briefly. Although it was just a few casual words, it made the family feel extremely warm.
Once, Liu Pingan was exhausted from running around for several days and had a high fever when he returned home. Qin Jingru and Zhang Guifang felt very distressed and asked him to have a good rest. But Liu Pingan was thinking about the procurement task, and he went back to work the next day when he felt a little better. Although Qin Jingru and Zhang Guifang had some complaints, they were more understanding and supportive.
As time went by, with the unremitting efforts of Liu Pingan and his colleagues, the procurement of strategic materials finally came to an end. When the last batch of materials was safely stored in the warehouse, Liu Pingan breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at the neatly arranged materials in the warehouse and a gratified smile appeared on his face.
After completing the task, Liu Pingan finally had time to spend with his family. One weekend, he brought Qin Jingru, Zhang Guifang and Xiao Yuelai to the Summer Palace again. This time, they were not in a hurry as last time, but strolled leisurely in the garden. Xiao Yuelai was like a little tour guide, introducing every plant and tree here to his parents, and he could tell all the stories he had heard from his father.
The afterglow of the setting sun once again shone on the Summer Palace, and the family held hands, enjoying this warm and beautiful time. Liu Pingan looked at his family around him, his heart full of gratitude. He knew that it was his family's support and understanding that enabled him to move forward courageously at work; and this job also made him cherish every moment with his family even more.
Life goes on, and Liu Ping'an will still be busy at his job in the purchasing department, but he knows that no matter how big the difficulties are, as long as his family is around him, he will have infinite strength. And the story of this old city will continue to be written in their lives, leaving more warm and beautiful memories.