Stepmother Reborn: Dad, my mom hasn't hit me for three days

After placing the order, we agreed that you could come and pick it up in March next year.

Zhang Xiuhua was not in a hurry to leave, but asked with a smile, "I came to the factory, and our team leader asked me to ask how much a hand tractor costs now?"

The sales director's eyes lit up for a moment. "It's still the same price, 3200. It hasn't changed this year. Does your production team want to buy it?"

Zhang Xiuhua laughed and said, "Our production team does want to buy a tractor, but it's too expensive. Can you owe me the money?"

"We are not qualified to approve the note. It needs approval from the leader. As long as the higher-ups sign, our factory will cooperate." The sales director did not say anything final.

Zhang Xiuhua could tell that the factory at that time was only concerned with production. Even though there was a sales director, it was just a nice title. They would not go to the countryside to sell products, and they had to rely on their superiors to assign them.

It is not to be mentioned that in some communes with many factories and money, the leaders would agree to write IOUs first, drive away a few hand tractors in advance, and then pay back the debts when the commune has money. This is called writing IOUs. Of course, there is also the possibility that the debts cannot be collected and become bad debts.

But the Wuxing Commune only had one kiln factory, which was not making much money. Even if the commune wanted to write an IOU, the leaders above would not agree.

It was definitely impossible to pay in full, so Zhang Xiuhua came up with another idea, "Director Wang, can I pay in installments?"

Director Wang was stunned. It was the first time he had heard of this term. However, he was an intellectual after all, so he could understand her meaning from the literal meaning. He frowned and asked, "How many installments do you want?"

"3200 yuan in one go, the team definitely can't afford that much money. But if we divide it into three years of payment, it's no problem."

Lijiatun had a large land area and few people. Every year, two parts of the grain were sold as public grain, four parts were distributed to members, and the rest were sold to grain stations, where the price was naturally lower than that of grain stores. People were timid in those days. If the production team leaders were a little bolder, they could easily get some grain on the black market.

When distributing grain, Zhang Xiuhua asked the brigade accountant, and he said that the brigade could have a surplus of more than 2,000 yuan every year. Note that this is the money of the entire team. It would be wrong not to give any money to the members. If they were to pay half of the money in installments, perhaps they would grit their teeth and agree.

Director Wang touched his chin, a little hesitant.

Zhang Xiuhua delivered another heavy blow, "If we can't pay the balance, your farm machinery station can take the tractor away. You won't suffer any loss. Just paint it and sell it as a new one."

There were no second-hand tractors at that time because no production team would be willing to transfer them.

Director Wang was really moved, but such a big matter was not something he could decide on his own. Of course, he couldn't tell Zhang Xiuhua the truth, so he asked her, "Can you make the decision?"

Zhang Xiuhua was naturally not afraid, and patted her chest to guarantee, "I can! As long as you agree, I will immediately bring our team leader over to sign, pay the money, and put down the fingerprints."

Director Wang asked her to wait. If there was any news, he would ask Zhang Sanxi to pass it on.

Zhang Xiuhua was worried that the other party was not dedicated, so she left the agricultural machinery station and turned to go to the family area.

Zhang Sanxi is still at work and not at home, but his wife Liu Fangfang is at home.

Zhang Xiuhua came to the door carrying a bag of fruit and two bottles of Erguotou.

Liu Fangfang was a little flattered. "I am so embarrassed. Last time I even bothered you to help us change the quilt. This gift is too much."

Zhang Xiuhua explained her purpose, "This fruit is to thank Sanxi for his help. I want him to pass this Erguotou on to Director Wang. The production team has always wanted to buy a tractor, but it costs too much money, and I want to pay in installments. Director Wang said he would discuss it with the leaders. Can you ask Sanxi to say a few good words and try his best to make this happen?"

Just now at the factory, she was reluctant to take out the gift, fearing that it would have a bad impact. It would be even more inappropriate to invite Director Wang to discuss things. They were alone, and she was afraid of being criticized. She asked Zhang Sanxi to help. The last time she saw Zhang Sanxi quarreling with his brothers, he was very eloquent.

When Liu Fangfang learned about this, she no longer refused and asked her in detail about the tractor. After she found out, she said she would definitely help bring it to her.

Zhang Xiuhua had to go home, so after saying this, she said goodbye and left.

Liu Fangfang wanted to invite her to dinner, but Zhang Xiuhua knew she was just being polite. In those days, every household didn't have enough food, and they were just ordinary friends. How could she afford to have dinner at her house? She exchanged a few polite words and then refused.

After returning to the production team, Zhang Xiuhua went straight to the team leader and told him her proposal.

As the team leader, he couldn't have not thought about the tractor. With this machine, their members could save a lot of trouble. He had thought about IOU before, but he had no connections in the commune and he didn't have the face to apply. When he heard that he could pay in installments, it was like opening the door to a new world for him, "If it works, that would be great."

The captain said happily, "If we have a tractor, we can plant more wheat. Then we can get more cabbages."

Zhang Xiuhua was curious before, since winter wheat can be harvested earlier and then Chinese cabbage can be planted. Later, she found out that it was not because they did not want to plant more wheat, but because the conditions did not allow it.

Winter wheat cannot be planted in the Northeast, so spring wheat is planted. The seeds are sown in April, but the soil must be plowed and tilled in advance. But to do it before the freezing, it must be done right after the grain is harvested, and the land must be plowed and tilled. Even if the whole production team works together, they can only plant a few days. After the time is up, the weather turns cold and the ground freezes, and then the land cannot be plowed.

He slapped his thigh and said, "Okay! As long as the agricultural machinery station agrees, I will persuade all members to deduct half of the money and save it for buying tractors."

Zhang Xiuhua originally thought that she would have to spend some time talking, but unexpectedly the other party agreed immediately. Since she was no longer useful, she wanted to leave.

But the captain stopped her and said, "You are a country builder. You have been thinking about the team. I will remember what you have done and appreciate your kindness. When things are done, I will let you be the scorekeeper."

Zhang Xiuhua's eyes lit up, "Really?"

Oh my god, being a scorekeeper is a good job. She wanted the team to buy a tractor because she didn't want to be assigned the hard job of digging the land. She was just being lazy, but she didn't expect to get a surprise. This is really...

Her delighted look amused the team leader, who also laughed, "Really? As long as you work for the team, you must be rewarded. Oh, the difference between people is really big. Sanxi is obviously from this village, and he has been a worker at the agricultural machinery station for so many years. Such a good thing, but he didn't think about the villagers. Really!"

He shook his head in disappointment, but Zhang Xiuhua felt that Zhang Sanxi could not be blamed. "Maybe he hadn't thought of this idea. I took some fruit and wine and asked him to help persuade Director Wang, and he agreed. I think he should also want to do something for the team. You can't misunderstand him like this?"

The captain thought about it carefully. He had never thought of this idea before, and Zhang Sanxi might not have thought of it either. He also heard that Zhang Sanxi had helped, so he was successfully persuaded, "Okay! I won't misunderstand him."

"What about the fruit and wine?" the captain asked, "How much is it? I'll reimburse you?"

Zhang Xiuhua thought it would be a waste if she didn't take it, so she quoted a price.

The team leader wrote her a note and asked her to go to the team accountant to collect the money.

Zhang Xiuhua went to the brigade accountant again and explained the installment plan for the tractor. The person in charge of the money was stingy, but when he heard that he could buy a tractor, he was so excited that he rubbed his hands, "If we can really buy it! Then our Lijiatun will be the only one in the whole commune."

Zhang Xiuhua was speechless. This was the only one in the entire commune. Are they so poor? !