Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

After Liu Ping'an left the steel rolling mill, he happily walked towards the supply and marketing cooperative.

The supply and marketing cooperative is next to Dongzhimen, not far from the street.

The supply and marketing cooperatives were also a feature of the times. They were government-operated stores. The salespersons among the eight major staff members referred to the employees of the supply and marketing cooperatives, which were definitely golden rice bowls.

As a state-owned enterprise, the supply and marketing cooperative has many popular commodities.

From large items like bicycles and sewing machines to small items like needles, thread and buttons, the supply and marketing cooperatives have everything.

If he had a choice, Liu Ping'an would like to be a salesperson.

Not only is the treatment good, but the status is also not low. Compared with those workers who need work results, salesmen have no indicators.

The work is easy, so it is very difficult to get into the supply and marketing cooperatives.

Liu Ping'an didn't walk for long before he arrived at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative.

"Comrade, do you still have bicycles for sale?" Liu Ping'an walked in and asked the salesperson sitting behind the counter.

The saleswoman was a woman, sitting there in work clothes. She looked up at Liu Ping'an, then stood up and walked over to him, saying, "Yes, you're lucky. There are several brands of bicycles."

Liu Ping'an followed her and walked to the pile of bicycles.

"Forever, Phoenix, and Fei Ge, these three brands of bicycles are the most in-demand, and we have exactly three of them left here."

The salesperson's attitude was lukewarm and Liu Ping'an didn't care.

After all, this is a profession that requires a sign on the wall saying "No beating or scolding of customers allowed", so Liu Ping'an was thankful that he didn't get scolded.

As for saying that bicycles are in short supply, that is a bit of an exaggeration. Even in the inner city not many people buy bicycles these days.

Even if you buy it, it will take seven or eight years to ride it.

Unless it is completely scrapped.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to buy a new bicycle in the supply and marketing cooperative. Who would spend that money?

So when Liu Ping'an saw that these cars had been here for more than half a year, he didn't dislike them. Just as he was about to buy one, he heard the voice of the saleswoman next to him.

"You can't touch it. What if you break it?"

Liu Ping'an was speechless. Are you the guest or am I the guest?

Forget it. I’m in a good mood today and I won’t bother with you, a shrew.

"Comrade, I want this Phoenix brand bicycle."

"The bicycle ticket is 162 yuan more."

Liu Pingan took out his bicycle ticket and money and handed them to the salesperson. The salesperson took the money and the ticket, checked them and gave Liu Pingan a certificate.

"You will go to the police station to apply for a bicycle license later."

After issuing the certificate, the salesperson handed the bicycle to Liu Ping'an, gave him a few more instructions, and then returned to the counter indifferently.

Liu Ping'an didn't bother to guess the salesperson's changeable mood.

He excitedly got on his bike and went to the nearby police station with the certificate.

The people at the police station checked the certificate, registered Liu Ping'an's bicycle, stamped it, and then handed him a bicycle license.

The bicycle license records the place where the license was issued and the number stamped on it.

After completing these procedures, Liu Ping'an finally owned a bicycle of his own.

Although he spent most of his savings, he still felt it was not a loss.

After leaving the police station, Liu Ping'an looked at the time and rode his bicycle back to the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.

It was the same security guard this time, but he had already known Liu Ping'an and was looking at the bicycle under Liu Ping'an with envy.

"Brother, you are amazing. You brought back so much meat."

Hearing the security guard's words, Liu Ping'an was stunned, and suddenly remembered that Deputy Director Li mentioned that he would broadcast the praise.

"Deputy Director Li doesn't look that impressive, but I didn't expect him to be so efficient and effective."

"As for the work, I should be able to take care of it when I bring some goods up next time."

Liu Ping'an's eyes lit up and he wanted to get close to the security guard.

Even though security guards are just guarding the gate, they are formal workers in this era.

Moreover, he is affiliated with the factory security department, can carry guns and has law enforcement power, so he should not be offended easily.

"These are all small matters. Isn't it our duty as purchasers to ensure that everyone has good food?"

Liu Ping'an said modestly, then took out a piece of candy and handed it to the security guard.

The security guard took it with a smile and treated Liu Ping'an even better.

"That's true, but I've never seen that buyer as capable as you... My name is Cao Weiguo, you can come to me if you have any questions, brother."

This name is nothing special, most people called him this at that time, and his uncle was still called Jianguo.

But his last name is Cao.

Liu Ping'an remembered seeing it on the bulletin board. The head of the security department was also surnamed Cao.

Aren't these two relatives?

Thinking of this, Liu Ping'an became even more enthusiastic.

After bragging for a while with Cao Weiguo, the two of them almost burned yellow paper to become sworn brothers.

If the workers hadn't been going to the canteen after get off work at this time, Cao Weiguo would have definitely pulled Liu Ping'an aside to chat again.

Liu Ping'an parked his bicycle at the factory and walked to the cafeteria.

Liu Ping'an was a little surprised when he walked into the cafeteria.

On his first day at the steel mill, his original owner also came to the cafeteria to eat, but it was dead silent at that time.

Now the cafeteria is as lively as a vegetable market. Everyone has a smile on their face. They sit in their seats happily with their plates in hand and eat meat with big mouthfuls.

The discussion continued non-stop.

"This meat is not pork, but it tastes really good. It has a lot of fat and is better than the meat sent by the meat processing plant before."

"It's good enough to have meat to eat, but you're still picky."

"I heard from Shazhu that this is bear meat!"

"Is this true? Bear meat! I, Old Chen, have never eaten bear meat in my entire life."

"I heard that the buyer beat it himself and asked his fellow villagers to help deal with it. I guess he gave away a lot of meat."

"Oh my goodness, you even dare to hit a bear. You'll probably die if you slap me like that."

"Otherwise, why do you say that others are great? Look at other buyers. I heard that when they came back, there was nothing to put into the warehouse."

"It would be nice if we could eat it in the future. I guess the meat processing factory has been out of pork for a long time..."

Listening to their words, Liu Ping'an also lined up.

He soon lined up in front of the window, and the person who served him the food was He Yuzhu, also known as "Silly Zhu".

He Yuzhu served him some food and then stared at him in a daze.

"Why does he look so familiar, but why can't I remember who he is?"

If Liu Ping'an knew what he was thinking, he would definitely complain about him.

We just met once in the yard. It would be a miracle if you, a fool like you, could remember him.

Liu Ping'an took his plate, found an empty seat and started eating. Then he saw Qin Huairu and a group of female workers sitting not far away and eating.

Liu Ping'an thought about it and decided to suppress his past thoughts.

In this era, if he walked over in front of everyone, he would take out a letter from his clothes and hand it to Qin Huairu.

I'm afraid I'll be talked to by the factory director and questioned by the security department that day.

This is impure harassment of decent women!

Liu Ping'an broke out in a sweat when he thought of the consequences.

"It's better to wait until we get back before giving the letter to Sister Qin. Otherwise, it will be too dangerous."