The days of being a buyer in Siheyuan

Bai Ling thought for a while before coming up with a reason. She explained with a wry smile, "Actually, I live nearby and have been here several times before. Plus, I love to eat delicious food, so I asked around for details about the cafeteria."

Liu Minghui looked at the change in Bai Ling's expression and guessed that this was also someone with a background, so he did not pursue the matter further.

Liu Minghui also knew that the Purchasing Department was a piece of fat meat, and it was normal for someone to target it. As long as people worked hard, he would treat them equally.

The rest of the people remained silent while the two were talking, but they kept paying attention to Liu Minghui's expression and trying to guess their leader's expression. For Zhao Lizhen and Song Gang, this had long been as natural as eating and drinking. It was the way of survival for ordinary clerks like them.

Afterwards, several people came to the cafeteria, which was on the first floor. The cafeteria was not big, just a small cafeteria, but there were only a few hundred people eating at each meal, so it didn't require much space.

"Hey, we have braised pork today. You are so lucky, Director. This braised pork is only available once a month."

As soon as Bai Ling entered the cafeteria, she pointed at the blackboard on the wall and shouted loudly.

It seems that he is indeed a foodie as I said before.

Seeing this, Liu Minghui smiled and said, "I'll be lucky then, let's go get some food."

Afterwards, several people lined up to get food together. As Xu Tian said, Liu Minghui did not have a meal ticket, so Xu Tian paid for the meal.

Liu Minghui didn't say anything polite and just asked them to go back later.

A few people found a place to sit down. There were long tables in the cafeteria and everyone was crowded together. One table could seat dozens of people.

"Director, please try it. This meat is delicious."

Bai Ling has a rather outgoing personality. She didn't act like she was facing a superior towards Liu Minghui. Instead, she chatted and laughed with Liu Minghui.

Among the four, only Zhao Lizhen and Song Gang were more reserved. They ate by themselves and would only answer when asked. Otherwise, they ate quietly.

"Hey, Xiao Liu is eating, do you mind if I sit here?"

After a while, Minister Xu also came here with a lunch box. After saying something, he sat opposite Liu Minghui.

"Minister, please take a seat. It's just right. I was planning to talk to you about something."

When Liu Minghui saw Minister Xu coming, he was a little surprised, but he still greeted him warmly.

"Okay, Xiaotian, you have to study hard with Director Liu in the future, okay?"

After Minister Xu sat down, he first looked at Xu Tian beside him and said with a serious face.

Xu Tian was smiling at first, but when Minister Xu arrived, he became very quiet and sat upright.

"Yes, I understand."

What else could Xu Tian say? His father had already said so. Before sending him to the purchasing department, Minister Xu had told him to come with a learning attitude. Of course, he would not refute it.

Liu Minghui looked at the two of them and was not surprised. He had noticed from the beginning that Xu Tian had someone behind the scenes, but he didn't know that the person was Minister Xu's son.

However, Liu Minghui did not think much about it, but whispered to Minister Xu: "Minister, you gave me a task, but what can we trade for?"

Liu Minghui rubbed his hands and asked, indicating.

In a word, it costs money, not only the money to buy things, but also the funds. The purchasing department has been established, so it can't be without a penny.

When the others heard this, they also pricked up their ears to listen.

After hearing this, Minister Xu did not hide anything and directly told the details that had already been discussed.

"The ministry has decided to pay for the goods upon delivery, but you have to ship the first batch of machines back first, otherwise it will be difficult to get the funds."

Minister Xu went on to explain, "As you know, foreign exchange is scarce right now. It would be best if we could use other methods of payment. That depends on your ability."

Minister Xu gave Liu Minghui an encouraging look and handed everything over to him.

Liu Minghui was a little dumbfounded when he heard this. It seemed that he had to do all this himself.

It seems I need to talk to Lou Zhenhua.

After finishing his meal, Liu Minghui did not stay long and went home directly after get off work.

By the way, Liu Minghui doesn't have to go to work tomorrow, so he plans to take advantage of the holiday to go to Hong Kong Island, of course, using the space to go there.

"Jingle Bell"

Car bells rang in the alley, and pedestrians on the road made way.

Liu Minghui braked and stopped at the gate of the courtyard.

"Hey, off work?"

"It's a bit late today."

It was not getting dark so quickly at this time. Yan Bugui was still guarding the door. When he saw Liu Minghui coming back, he ran over enthusiastically to help carry the bicycle into the yard.

"Yes, I'm going to report today. The new unit is a bit far away."

Liu Minghui explained vaguely.

Yan Bugui said thoughtfully, "No wonder. I was wondering why you left the steel mill. It turns out you changed jobs."

When Liu Minghui was transferred from the steel rolling mill, the factory also broadcast a notice, so it was not surprising that someone in the institute knew about it.

"Minghui, have you been promoted or something? I heard that you are now in a higher-level department?"

Yan Bugui looked at Liu Minghui with a curious look, wanting to get first-hand information from him.

Seeing this, Liu Minghui stopped and explained.

"I didn't get promoted, but was transferred to a horizontal position. My boss liked me and I was still in charge of purchasing."

Yan Bugui was amazed when he heard this. This leader must be more powerful than the director of the steel rolling mill, otherwise he couldn't transfer people away so easily.

Yan Bugui thought that Liu Minghui was getting higher and higher in status and might move away in the future, so he had to maintain a good relationship with him now.

The more Yan Bugui thought about it, the more he felt it made sense. His expression became more fawning, and he became more enthusiastic in helping to lift the back seat of the car.

"Hey, Minghui, as soon as Second Uncle saw you, he knew you were a capable person. Don't forget Second Uncle when you become rich in the future."

Liu Minghui was a little amused when he heard this. What? Was he planning to ask him for help?

"Uncle, don't say that. I can't help you."

As a last resort, Liu Minghui could only pour cold water on Yan Bugui to prevent him from being too enthusiastic.

"No, I don't need your help. Just don't forget about Second Uncle's house if you have any good things."

Yan Bugui is certainly not stupid. The relationship between his family and Liu Minghui is not enough to require someone to help him with all his might. He can only slowly build up a good relationship. Who knows, it might be useful in the future.

Liu Minghui didn't say anything more to Yan Bugui. If they continued talking, it would get dark, so he hurried home.

"Hey, Lao Yi is having a banquet tomorrow, remember to come."

After Liu Minghui left, Yan Bugui shouted behind him that he was guarding the gate today and was responsible for telling others about this matter.

Looking at Liu Minghui's back as he walked away, I didn't know whether he heard it or not.

Yan Bugui muttered to himself, shook his head and went back to continue guarding the gate. There were still a few families who had not returned yet, and he had to tell others.