Chapter 32 Dong Lai Shun Shabu Shabu When I returned to the office of the fifth section of the Purchasing Department, my colleagues came around to congratulate me. Envy! How long has he been employed? Not only did he get promoted ahead of schedule, but he was also promoted two levels, which made them feel a little embarrassed. But they were not jealous, after all, Zhou Yimin did not use any connections or backdoors, he got everything by himself. It was precisely because they purchased game several times that everyone in their group benefited. He was promoted two levels because Zhou Yimin built a water pressure well. If it were them, they wouldn't be able to build a water pressure well even if they shook their brains out. "Yimin, would you like to treat us?" someone asked half-jokingly. After all, this is a big deal, so it's only right to treat everyone to a meal. Besides, Zhou Yimin has never eaten or drank with them since he joined the company! "Great! Do you have any suggestions?" Zhou Yimin also hopes to get along well with everyone and integrate into this environment. "Why don't we go to the section chief's house? Let's all bring some food over." Someone suggested. They have done this many times before.
Who among the buyers doesn't have some things in hand? Mushrooms and other mountain products. When they have a meal together, in order not to add burden to someone, they will bring something. Section Chief Wang cursed: "You bastards, you're always thinking about those bottles of wine in my house." Zhou Yimin smiled and said, "Then let's meet at the section chief's house tonight? I'll bring a few pounds of meat." How many pounds? Everyone was speechless. You really can feed your whole family without being hungry if you only feed yourself! If it were them, they definitely wouldn’t do it this way. How would their family still be able to survive? Seeing Zhou Yimin's relaxed look, Section Chief Wang said, "Let's have hot pot. Bring some cabbage, potatoes, etc., and let's all take advantage of Yimin tonight." After making the appointment, Zhou Yimin skipped work and went home again. Section Chief Wang didn't even bother to ask. They are in the purchasing business, and they spend most of their time walking around outside. Who would stay in the factory all day? That's the real laziness. The more people go out, the harder they work. When Zhou Yimin returned to the courtyard, he saw Li Youde and Dapeng waiting at the door. When Dapeng heard that his good brother invited him to have mutton hotpot, he stopped fighting and immediately went back with Li Youde. "Yimin, you are still so cool! My uncle Zhou will leave all the house, bicycle and everything else to you." Dapeng was also envious. In his opinion, Uncle Zhou is simply an ideal father. Zhou Yimin parked his bike and said to Li Youde and Dapeng, "Let's go! Stop talking nonsense." "Aren't you going on a bicycle?" Zhou Yimin asked back: "I'm pedaling and you guys are running behind me?" "We can't sit?" Zhou Yimin asked again: "How do three people sit?"
One sits in the front and one sits in the back? Oh my god! That scene was so beautiful that he couldn't even imagine it. Three grown men! If it were women, it wouldn't be that eye-catching. The three of them came to Donglaishun. Donglaishun is an old restaurant. If you want to eat shredded mutton, Donglaishun is the first choice. In the 1920s, Donglaishun improved the hot pot and other utensils for shabu-shabu mutton, and became the best shabu-shabu mutton in Beijing with its unique features such as "careful selection of ingredients, meticulous processing, complete condiments, and strong fire". Before liberation, due to frequent wars and social unrest, Donglaishun also experienced hardships and several ups and downs, but its business performance has always been at the top of the Beijing catering industry. In 1955, five years ago, Donglaishun successfully achieved public-private partnership with the support of the government. Even in this era of scarcity, when ordinary people could not even get enough food, Donglaishun still had mutton supply, all because of a great man's words: "Donglaishun must be preserved forever." With these words, Donglaishun can rest assured and it is the best amulet. "Yimin, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but this is my first time to eat mutton hotpot at Donglaishun." Dapeng said. "Me too." Li Youde agreed. At the door, they smelled the scent of mutton and their mouths watered. "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future." Zhou Yimin led them into Donglaishun and found a relatively secluded spot. Li Youde and Dapeng complained in their hearts: You have plenty of opportunities. The reason they were able to come this time was purely because of their brothers. “Hello! Three pounds of mutton…” Zhou Yimin started placing the order. "Yi Min, enough, enough, too much." Three people, three pounds of meat? One pound per person? How much meat is available for a whole family in a month? Although there is a meat quota, everyone is used to saving it for the New Year or other festivals. "Yimin, you said before that you had something to talk to me about. What is it?" Li Youde asked. Dapeng also pricked up his ears. "Do you know about the black market?" Zhou Yimin lowered his voice. Li Youde and Dapeng were both stunned. How did they end up talking about the black market? What did they want to do? Dapeng nodded: "I know, I've been there." Li Youde didn't say anything, but nodded as well. "I know a friend who has channels to get food, meat, sugar, oil and the like, and wants to put them on the black market. Are you interested?" Zhou Yimin made up a story out of thin air. He has been thinking about how to trade supplies on the black market. If he goes alone, on the one hand it will consume a lot of his time and energy, and on the other hand it is not safe enough. So Zhou Yimin thought of his two childhood friends Li Youde and Dapeng. These two guys have been playing with him since childhood, and they are trustworthy. In novels, movies and TV dramas, aren't brothers and childhood friends just tools for the protagonist? Zhou Yimin must make use of such resources. As the saying goes, brothers are meant to be used! Secondly, Zhou Yimin saw that they were not doing well and their families were in financial difficulties, so he wanted to give them a hand.
Li Youde and Dapeng looked at each other and were both moved. Not being moved is a lie. They knew their own situation, and this was undoubtedly their chance to turn things around. Although selling things on the black market was risky, it was still better than what they were doing now. Dapeng is unemployed now and feels bullied at home. He has to rely on others’ mood to get a meal. His parents wouldn't say anything, but his eldest sister-in-law did. She felt that he made no contribution at home and just ate white rice. One time, she overheard a conversation between her eldest sister-in-law and eldest brother. If you can make money, it will be different. Li Youde knew very well how difficult his family's situation was, and he worked so hard to carry the heavy bags in the hope of improving his family's situation. Yesterday, his sister told him that she was hungry and it hurt him. "I'm interested. What are the rules?" Dapeng asked quickly. "My friend provides the goods, and you are responsible for selling them, and you get a 100% commission. For example, if you sell them for 3 yuan, you can get yuan. You must pay attention to safety. If the situation is not good, it is better to throw away the goods. If you are caught, don't say anything..." Zhou Yimin explained to them in detail. At this time, the mutton came. While they were eating, they continued to discuss some details. "Eat quickly, are you full? No way?" Zhou Yimin saw that Li Youde stopped eating. Dapeng saw what he was thinking: "Want to bring some back to your sister?" Zhou Yimin reacted and said, "Eat! I'll give you something to take home when we get back." Although they were the "tools" chosen by himself, Zhou Yimin was still very friendly to them. Thanks to the 1500 reward from Nanfang Shanshen and the 100 reward from Lao Mimihuhu! This is the greatest support. (End of this chapter)
