Chapter 723 Northeast Journey 9
The night was like a huge piece of dark blue silk, slowly covering the entire small village. When the last ray of sunset light disappeared behind the horizon, the whole village gradually immersed in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. At this time, Liu Ping'an, Chen Xiaohu and Chen Dahu were crowded in a room of the village chief's house.
The room was not big, and there was a slightly old bed inside. Although the bed was not spacious, it could only accommodate the three of them lying side by side, but it was kept very clean and tidy. The bedding on the bed was folded neatly, and the sheets were laid flat without a single wrinkle. If you smelled it up close, you could faintly smell a faint scent of sunshine, as if the bedding had been gently embraced by the sun during the day, absorbing a lot of warmth and comfort.
Outside the window, a bright moon hangs high in the night sky, like a shining pearl. The moonlight is like water, gently sprinkled in the quiet village, covering the whole village with a layer of silver gauze. The moonlight sprinkled on the tiles on the roof, creating a faint halo;
Sprinkled on the village paths, it seemed as if a silver ribbon was laid; sprinkled on the grass by the roadside, it made those unknown flowers and grasses seem to be inlaid with a layer of silver. Occasionally, there would be a few dog barks, and the sound was particularly clear in the silent night, breaking the silence of the night, but also making the night more quiet. The dog barks seemed to be the elves of the night whispering softly, adding a bit of mystery to this quiet village.
The three of them lay side by side on the bed. Although their bodies were lying down, their spirits were not sleepy at all. They each opened their eyes, looking at the mottled ceiling above their heads, but their thoughts had already drifted away. Chen Xiaohu was an impatient person, and he was the first to break the somewhat depressing silence. He turned over, faced Liu Ping'an, and said with a hint of eagerness and expectation: "Chief, we have been out for some time.
During this period, we have been running around for this procurement task and have suffered a lot, but we have also gained a lot. As far as the current situation is concerned, this procurement task has been completed smoothly, and the agricultural products that should be purchased have been purchased. When will we go back to the city? My family is worried about us. My mother sent a letter to me two days ago, asking me when I can go back. "
When Liu Pingan heard what Chen Xiaohu said, he also turned sideways and looked at the two of them gently. He frowned slightly, thought seriously for a moment and then said, "We really have to put the matter of returning to the city on the agenda. We have been away for such a long time, and our families must be looking forward to our return. But before we go back, we have to sort out the situation here.
As the section chief, I have to be fully responsible for this procurement task. This procurement task is not just the responsibility of our team, but also related to the procurement plan of the entire unit. I have to understand the situation of other buyers to see if they have encountered any difficulties, whether the procurement volume did not meet expectations, or there were problems in communication with local villagers, or if there were any unexpected situations. We can report to the leaders in detail when we go back, so that the leaders can have a comprehensive and accurate understanding of this procurement task. "
After listening to Liu Ping'an's words, Chen Dahu scratched his head, with a thoughtful look on his face. He sat up, leaned against the head of the bed, and said, "Yes, Chief, you are right. I heard that the situations in the villages visited by other groups are different. In some places, the output of agricultural products is astonishingly high, and the fields are full of mature crops, piled up like hills, but the market is narrow and they can't be sold, and the farmers are worried; in some places, the quality of agricultural products is quite good, all natural and pollution-free, but it is difficult to transport. The roads in the village are narrow and difficult to drive, and cars can't get in at all. We can only rely on manual labor to transport out a little bit, which is very inefficient. We are lucky this time. We have a pleasant cooperation with this village. The village chief is warm and hospitable, and the villagers are also actively cooperating with our work, so our procurement tasks can be carried out so smoothly." As he said, Chen Dahu couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Liu Ping'an nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face, and he said in a steady tone: "Yes, the situation in our village is indeed ideal. The quality of agricultural products here is really amazing, with bright colors and mellow taste. Every fruit and every vegetable is a gift from nature and the careful care of the villagers. Moreover, the villagers are enthusiastic and cooperative. From the initial communication and coordination to the subsequent picking and loading, every link has given us great support, which makes our task progress so smoothly. But we can't just look at our own achievements, we have to look at the long-term. Other groups may not have such good conditions as us, and they may be facing various problems."
Chen Xiaohu immediately perked up when he heard this. He sat up straight and said with sparkling eyes, "Section Chief, you are absolutely right! I have heard colleagues from other groups complain before that some villages have rugged roads and large trucks cannot enter at all. They can only use small carts to transport agricultural products little by little. The efficiency is pitifully low, and the products are easily damaged during transportation. This is really frustrating."
Chen Dahu also echoed, "Also, although the agricultural products in some villages are of good quality, they lack publicity and promotion, and no one knows about them. Those villagers have treasures but cannot sell them, and can only watch the agricultural products rot in the fields. What a pity. We must summarize the experience of this time and see if we can come up with some practical solutions to help other groups solve these problems."
The three of them were discussing one after another, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. They started with the details of the procurement task, such as how to better communicate with the villagers about prices and how to select high-quality agricultural products; they also talked about the work arrangements after returning to the city, whether to organize the procurement materials first or report the work to the superiors first; they also talked about the prospects for future agricultural product procurement, whether a long-term and stable procurement channel can be established, and whether some new sales models can be introduced. They became more and more excited as they talked, as if they had endless things to say. Unconsciously, it was late at night, and the world outside the window had already fallen into a deep sleep. Only the occasional sound of insects broke the silence of the night. The sleepiness gradually came over them, like a layer of soft gauze, covering them, and they gradually fell asleep.
The next morning, the first ray of sunlight shone through the mottled leaves like a golden sword, sprinkled in front of the window. The bright light playfully sneaked into the house and woke up the three people who were sleeping. Liu Ping'an opened his eyes first. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, stretched, and then gently woke up Chen Xiaohu and Chen Dahu. They quickly got up and washed, their movements were quick and orderly. After washing, they came to the main hall of the village chief's house and had a simple breakfast carefully prepared by the village chief's family. Although the breakfast was simple, just some vegetables and coarse grains grown by the village chief, it was full of strong local flavor, which made them eat particularly sweetly.
After breakfast, they said goodbye to the village chief's family with gratitude. The village chief's family warmly sent them to the village entrance and kept reminding them to be careful on the road. They set out on the road back to the city. Along the way, they were excited and a little nervous. They were excited because they finally completed the procurement task and could go back to reunite with their families; they were nervous because they didn't know what kind of work arrangements would be waiting for them after they returned.
After returning to the city, they didn't have time to rest. They dragged their tired but energetic bodies and went straight to the meeting room of the guesthouse. The meeting room was already full of people, all of whom were buyers who went to the countryside for procurement. Everyone sat together, their faces were tired, their hair was a little messy, and their clothes were covered with dust. It was obvious that they had been running all the way. But more of it was the joy of completing the task. Their eyes flashed with pride, and the corners of their mouths were slightly raised, as if they were telling the hardships and gains of this procurement mission.
The leader stood in front, his posture was straight, his eyes swept around, and he said in a loud and firm voice: "Comrades, everyone has done a great job in the task of purchasing agricultural products in the countryside this time. In this task, you have overcome many difficulties, went deep into the grassroots, and got along well with the villagers. You have purchased a large amount of high-quality agricultural products for our unit and made important contributions to ensuring the unit's material supply. Now, please ask the representatives of each group to report the specific situation so that everyone can understand your work results."
The buyers stood up one after another, looking a little tired but full of confidence. They reported the purchase results of their teams one by one. Some teams were in remote mountainous areas, where the mountain roads were winding and twisting, like a giant dragon entrenched in the mountains.
They overcame the difficulty of inconvenient transportation, carried heavy bags, and climbed over mountains and ridges step by step to purchase a large number of high-quality wild mushrooms. Those wild mushrooms are brightly colored and exude an attractive aroma, as if they are treasures bestowed by nature.
Some teams went deep into poor villages where the villagers lived in difficult conditions, but they were not intimidated by the difficulties. They not only completed the procurement tasks, but also used their own resources and connections to help the villagers open up sales channels and increase their income.
They taught the villagers how to do simple packaging and promotion, and how to communicate and cooperate with outside merchants. With their help, the villagers showed long-lost smiles on their faces, and their lives also had new hope.
When it was Liu Ping'an's turn, he quickly straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and stood up steadily. His posture was as straight as a pine tree, his eyes revealed determination and confidence, and his voice was loud and powerful, as if it could penetrate the entire conference room: "We are going to Fenghua Village this time, it is really a good place! As soon as you enter the village, you will be greeted by fresh air, lush fields and scattered farmhouses. The variety of agricultural products there is beyond imagination, there are red, round apples, take a bite, the juice overflows, and the sweet taste spreads in your mouth instantly; there are golden corns, the grains are full and exude an attractive luster; and the green vegetables are fresh and tender, and you can tell at a glance that they are natural and pollution-free green foods, and the quality is superb."
He paused for a moment, picked up the water cup on the table, took a sip, moistened his throat, and continued: "We had in-depth and detailed communication and consultation with the village, and finally reached an intention for long-term cooperation. This means that their agricultural products will be supplied to us first in the future, which will not only ensure the stability of our unit's material supply, but also bring continuous economic income to the village, achieving a win-win situation. Moreover, during the procurement process, we did not just focus on the procurement tasks, but actively learned about the actual situation of the village. We found that the village had a plan to repair houses. Many houses in the village were in disrepair and leaked when it rained. The living conditions of the villagers were very difficult."
The leader sat on the rostrum, listening carefully to Liu Ping'an's report, and a gratified smile gradually appeared on his face.
After Liu Ping'an finished his report, the leader nodded with satisfaction. His smile was as warm and gentle as the sunshine in spring: "Very good. Liu Ping'an and his team not only completed the procurement task excellently, but also took into account the future development of the village. This overall concept and awareness of serving the people are very worthy of learning. In this procurement task, we cannot just limit our focus on completing the procurement quantity, but also pay attention to the long-term interests of the village and the actual needs of the villagers. Other teams should also learn from their experience, and while completing the procurement tasks, do more practical things for the village, truly solve problems for the people, and contribute their own strength to rural revitalization."
Then, the leader stood up, put his hands on the conference table, leaned forward slightly, and began to give a comprehensive and in-depth summary and comments on this procurement task.
His voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the conference room: "In this procurement mission, most teams performed very well. They overcame various difficulties, went deep into the grassroots, established good cooperative relations with the villagers, purchased a large number of high-quality agricultural products, and made great contributions to ensuring the normal operation of the unit."
However, the leader did not only see the achievements, he also pointed out the existing problems and shortcomings: "Of course, we must also be aware that there are still some areas that need to be improved in this procurement task. Some teams did not strictly control the quality of agricultural products during the procurement process, resulting in defects in some of the purchased agricultural products; some teams did not communicate smoothly with the villagers, and there were some minor frictions in price negotiations. Although these problems may seem small, they may affect our long-term cooperative relationship with the village. I hope that everyone can seriously sum up experience and lessons in the future work, continuously improve the level of work, and make the procurement work more solid and outstanding."
After the meeting, the conference room suddenly became lively. Liu Ping'an and his team received warm praise and heartfelt congratulations from their colleagues. Everyone gathered around them like a tide, asking them about their experiences in the village.
"Chief Liu, did you encounter anything particularly interesting in Fenghua Village?" a young buyer asked curiously, with excitement shining in his eyes.
Liu Pingan smiled and replied, "There are so many interesting things. One time, we followed the villagers to the orchard to pick apples, but we accidentally scared away a group of birds. The birds chirped and flew around above our heads, which scared us a lot."
"Did you encounter any difficulties when communicating with the villagers?" another buyer asked with concern.
Chen Xiaohu rushed to say: "Of course! At first, the villagers didn't trust us very much and were worried that we would lower the price too much. Later, we patiently explained our procurement policy and price standards to them, and took them to visit our warehouse to let them understand our strength and sincerity. Gradually, they dispelled their concerns."
Everyone was chatting with each other, and the conference room was full of laughter, as if everyone was still immersed in the memories of this procurement mission and full of expectations for future work.
Chen Xiaohu said excitedly: "You don't know, that village is very interesting. The villagers are very enthusiastic and told us a lot of interesting stories in the village. We had a very sumptuous wild boar feast, the taste is still lingering in my mind!"
Chen Dahu also smiled and said: "Yes, and we discussed the house repair with the villagers. Everyone talked about it, and the atmosphere of working together was very contagious. It felt like we were not just purchasing agricultural products, but more like we were building their homes together with the villagers."
Liu Pingan looked at everyone and said seriously: "This time of purchasing in the countryside has made me deeply realize the development potential of rural areas. As purchasers, we cannot just focus on the tasks at hand, but also have a long-term vision to help the villages achieve sustainable development. In the future, we have to go to these villages more often and do more practical things for them."