The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

"Tsk, good tea."

Liu Minghui picked up the cup and took a sip, then exclaimed in praise.

"Haha, I think it's good. I'll take some back when I leave later."

Lou Zhenhua smiled and said, you know, this is his god of wealth, Lou Zhenhua must serve him well. Since the medicine provided by Liu Minghui, the situation in Hong Kong Island has been opened up. Lou Zhenhua's eldest son is there, and it can be said that the relationship has basically been opened up. Now the industry is no longer harassed by gangsters. It is different to have someone protecting it openly.

"Then I'm welcome. I really like drinking tea."

Liu Minghui didn't hesitate. Since Lou Zhenhua wanted to give it to him, he would take it. It would be a waste if he didn't take it.

"Haha, no problem, I can still come up with a little something."

"It snowed heavily these past few days. I heard that it affected a wide area."

Lou Zhenhua put down the cup and said meaningfully.

Liu Minghui didn't know what Lou Zhenhua wanted to say, but he nodded anyway.

"Well, Uncle Lou is very well-informed."

For people like Lou Zhenhua, it is not difficult to know this, and Liu Minghui is not surprised by this. He just doesn't know why he brought this up.

"How's the steel mill doing lately? I heard there was some problem a couple of days ago."

Lou Zhenhua is still very concerned about the steel rolling mill.

"It's not a big deal, just a little trouble."

"Oh, I see. I remember you are from the purchasing department. I just happen to need your help. Even if you don't come today, I will probably come to see you in a couple of days."

Suddenly, Lou Zhenhua said this and Liu Minghui was stunned. Could it be?

"Uncle Lou, how can I help you?"

Liu Minghui suppressed his excitement and asked. Liu Minghui had mentioned to Li Huaide before that the Lou family had some power in Hong Kong Island. This was not a joke, but the truth. If Lou Zhenhua was willing to help, and Li Huaide used the steel mill to protect him, it would be no problem to transport two ships of grain in.

"Haha, don't worry. I have a share in the steel mill after all. It's sad to see it like this. Last month I contacted my son and asked him to transport some food here. I estimate it will arrive at the port in two days."

Lou Zhenhua actually did such a big thing without saying anything, Liu Minghui was stunned. Ignoring his expression, Lou Zhenhua continued.

"Of course, you will have to step in and ask the steel mill to take over."

Lou Zhenhua said with a smile.

Liu Minghui was overjoyed after hearing this. He had originally wanted to use Lou Zhenhua's name, but now, someone had helped him to do things and he didn't have to do anything himself. It had to be said that everything was too coincidental.

"That's no problem. I'll let Deputy Director Li know when it's going to arrive, and the transportation department will pick it up there."

Liu Minghui still confirmed it with Lou Zhenhua, fearing that this was a misunderstanding.

"Of course I can tell you. It's expected to arrive the day after tomorrow afternoon. It should weigh about a hundred tons. There's nothing we can do. It's just a small boat, and we've done our best."

Lou Zhenhua said helplessly that although the connection had been established, it was not so easy to buy a hundred tons of grain. Even if the price was cheaper there, it would still be a huge sum of money.

"I don't think the steel mill can handle this much. It will be up to our factory director. I don't have much say."

Yes, all the factories in the old city are the same, and everyone is short of food. If the steel mill had an extra 100,000 or 200,000 kilograms of food for no reason, it would be too conspicuous. I guess those who have a good relationship with the steel mill would be extorted.

Now that the problem was solved, Liu Minghui calmed down and chatted with Lou Zhenhua about current affairs.

The two of them had a very enjoyable chat, especially Liu Minghui who was always able to join in the conversation. Lou Zhenhua was also greatly shocked. He did not expect that Liu Minghui, who had never left the old city, knew so much about the outside world.

"Okay, have you guys had enough chatting? It's getting late."

After a long time, Lou's mother came over to call the two of them. It was getting late and dinner was ready, so they were just waiting for them to eat.

"Oh, I didn't expect it's already past five. I had so much fun chatting with you that more than an hour has passed without me noticing."

Lou Zhenhua raised his hand to check the time, then said in annoyance that time passed too quickly and he still had many things he wanted to discuss in detail with Liu Minghui.

However, since the time had come, Lou Zhenhua invited Liu Minghui to dinner. The two came to the side hall, which had a large round table. There were several dishes on the table, and several servants were still preparing them.

"Come, sit down and taste it. I made it myself."

Mother Lou walked in front of the two of them and pointed at the food on the table.

"Oh, Xiao Liu, you are in for a treat. Your aunt is the heir of Tan's cuisine. Even I can't eat it whenever I want."

Lou Zhenhua introduced with a smile.

Tan’s cuisine, isn’t that what He Yuzhu always mentions?

Liu Minghui was thinking about it in his mind, but he didn't show it on his face. He smiled and thanked Lou's mother.

"Then I have to thank Auntie very much. I have never eaten this Tan family dish before."

The three of them sat down. In front of Liu Minghui was a bowl of bird's nest soup. It was indeed something Liu Minghui had never eaten before. Under the expectant gaze of Lou's mother, Liu Minghui took a sip and then exclaimed: "It is worthy of being a Tan family dish. It is really delicious."

"Haha, as long as it suits your taste, you can eat more."

Lou's mother was very happy to receive the praise and kept introducing him to Liu Minghui.

While eating, Liu Minghui was sighing that this life was totally unimaginable to outsiders. Take this table of food for example, it was very expensive and it was beyond the imagination of people who earned only a few dozen yuan a month.

After dinner, Liu Minghui left at the request of Lou Zhenhua. Before leaving, he took a lot of things with him. In addition to tea, Lou's mother also gave him a lot of food. She especially made two extra dishes, saying that she wanted Liu Minghui to take them back for Yu Li to taste.

Liu Minghui did not refuse Lou's mother's kindness. After all, his relationship with the Lou family did not require him to be too polite.

It was almost seven o'clock when Liu Minghui returned to the courtyard. As the weather was cold, there was no one in the courtyard at that time. After parking the car, Liu Minghui went straight into the house.

"Wife, look what delicious food I brought back for you."

Before entering the house, Liu Minghui called out to Yu Li loudly.

"Yeah, Dad, give me a hug."

Before Yu Li could reply at home, little Bowen, who was playing alone, ran over first. The boy could already run, but he was not very agile yet, so Yu Li always let him play by himself at home.

"Oh, come here, let daddy hold you, it's getting heavier again."

Liu Minghui picked up his son and Yu Li was watching nearby.

"That's right, children grow up very fast."

Liu Minghui handed the lunch box in his hand to Yu Li.

"Here, there's some food. Heat it up and eat it for you and your son."

Yu Li took it and asked in confusion, "What is it? It's so mysterious."

Liu Minghui smiled without saying anything. Yu Li didn't ask any more questions and just took it and went to the kitchen.