Chapter 21 Team
Jiang Dongliang left excitedly. He couldn't wait to rush back to the factory to report the good news, and then go to Suzhou to discuss the purchase of casing.
Looking at Jiang Dongliang's hurriedly leaving back, Song Yuanchao smiled. He did not lie to Jiang Dongliang. According to Song Yuanchao, it was theoretically feasible, but the problem was whether it could be done. Maybe Jiang Dongliang could solve the problem according to Song Yuanchao's ideas, or maybe he could not. If it was the latter, Jiang Dongliang would probably come to him again soon.
In this era, people had to pay before eating, so Song Yuanchao didn't worry about paying the bill after Jiang Dongliang left.
Looking at the unfinished food and half a bottle of Bamboo Leaf Green on the table, Jiang Dongliang asked the waiter to get some oil paper to pack the food, and then left the restaurant briskly with half a bottle of wine.
When they returned to the air-raid shelter, Li Daqi and Gu Jie had been waiting for quite some time. Not only the two of them, but also Zhang Bin and Wang Jianjun, who Song Yuanchao had asked Li Daqi to call earlier.
I haven't seen my old classmates for many years , so it's natural to feel a sense of closeness when we meet again.
"You haven't eaten yet? Come, eat something first." Song Yuanchao handed over the food and the bottle of wine in his hand.
"Hey, Yuan Chao, have you made a fortune? You're eating out in a restaurant during the middle of the year? You're living a better life than the landlords." When the oil paper was opened, a plate full of delicacies and half a bottle of Bamboo Leaf Green were revealed. Everyone couldn't help but swallow their saliva, especially Zhang Bin, who couldn't help but ask.
"They're treating us, so we're just offering our respects to them." Song Yuanchao said with a smile. When everyone saw the delicious food, they ignored everything else and rushed to get their hands on it. It didn't matter if there were no cups, they just took turns drinking from the bottle.
In less than ten minutes, the four men devoured everything Song Yuanchao brought back like hungry wolves.
"Comfortable..." Touching his belly, Wang Jianjun said with emotion: "If I could eat something this delicious every day, I would be willing to live ten years less."
"That's right." Zhang Bin licked the juice at the corner of his mouth with his tongue, and said with lingering feeling: "When I went to the countryside, I boiled cabbage with boiling water. After I came back, I boiled cabbage with boiling water. I ate this stuff every day and the birds in my mouth became pale. Look, look, my face is so thin, if I say I am fleeing from famine, people will definitely believe me."
"Go to hell, you're still a famine refugee with your mouth full of greasy food." Li Daqi laughed and scolded, "People who are fleeing famine have to eat Guanyin soil, but you at least have boiled cabbage to eat, so be satisfied. Brother, is it hard? Think about the 25,000 yuan. Comrade, what is your awareness?"
“Haha. Hahaha!”
Li Daqi's words made everyone laugh. Even Gu Jie, who was not very familiar with them, laughed so hard that he bent forward and backward.
After laughing for a while, everyone finally calmed down. At this time, Wang Jianjun pointed at the casings piled in the air-raid shelter and asked curiously: "Yuan Chao, why do you make these things? And there are so many?"
"Of course it's very useful!" Song Yuanchao smiled and handed cigarettes to everyone. After everyone lit up their cigarettes, Song Yuanchao said, "You are all friends and classmates, and you are all trustworthy people. I asked Daqi to call you all here because I have something to do."
"Whatever it is, Yuanchao, just tell me. I, Zhang Bin, will definitely help you without hesitation." Zhang Bin patted his chest and said carelessly. The others did the same. As Song Yuanchao said, they were all friends and classmates. Even Gu Jie was Li Daqi's good friend and not an outsider.
"Let me talk about something else before we get down to business." Song Yuanchao was very satisfied with everyone's attitude. He asked while smoking a cigarette, " All of are educated youth. We have been away from home for so many years. Now that we are back, the household registration issue is not a big problem. Some of us have already been registered, and some will be soon. But it is difficult to find a job. Now that so many educated youth have returned to Shanghai, how many of them can really find a way to find a job?"
Everyone was silent. Song Yuanchao was right. All the people present were educated youth and none of them had found jobs. Especially for Zhang Bin and Wang Jianjun, their families were the worst off and they had many brothers and sisters. A young man had nothing to do at home these days, not making money but also adding to the burden on his family. They were all shameful people. It would be embarrassing to tell others about this.
"I came back the latest, but I've learned a lot in the past few days." Song Yuanchao sighed and said, "I'm afraid the current situation will continue for a long time. Unless you have elderly people at home who can replace you, it will be very difficult to find a job. Although the country is trying to find a solution, there are too many people and the burden on enterprises is too heavy, so it can't be solved in a short time."
"We have all been sent to the countryside as educated youth, and we should know that it is often better to rely on ourselves than on others. So I was thinking, instead of doing nothing and waiting foolishly these days, I might as well find a way to do something and earn some money for the family. After all, a man can't rely on his family for support, right?"
Song Yuanchao's words made everyone nod silently. They were all young men in their twenties. It was not easy for them to eat for free at home, have no job and be criticized by others. Don't be fooled by their heartless appearance when they were laughing and joking outside, but who knew the pain in their hearts?
"Yuan Chao, I understand what you mean. You brought these things here to let everyone trade?" Li Daqi immediately thought of the casings piled up on the side and asked, but he didn't understand what these casings could be used for? The color looks quite bright, but who would sell this thing to? What's more, there are so many.
"Yes!" Song Yuanchao gave Li Daqi a satisfied look. This guy is worthy of being a boss in the south in later generations. He has a strong sense for business.
"These things are indeed for sale, but it's not okay to sell them like this, and there are other things missing." Song Yuanchao finally revealed the answer and said to everyone frankly: "We are all no outsiders, so I'll be frank. If you trust me, work with me for a few days. If you think it's good, continue. If you think there are risks, that's fine. You can come and go freely here. To put it bluntly, I do this to give everyone another way and make some money."
"In the current situation, talking about ideals and great principles is all empty talk. The most important thing is to make some money. What do you think?"
Zhang Bin and Wang Jianjun exchanged glances, looking slightly hesitant. Gu Jie lowered his head and looked at his toes, not knowing what he was thinking. Li Daqi said without even thinking , "You're right. Big principles are bullshit. Only tangible things are real. Anyway, I've thought about it a long time ago. If I don't have a job, I can do odd jobs or set up a stall in the market. It's not shameful for a grown man to earn his own living without stealing or robbing. Besides, Yuan Chao is not an outsider. I can trust him."
"We believe it too!" Li Daqi's words were like a stone dropped into a calm pond, letting everyone vent their pent-up energy. Zhang Bin and Wang Jianjun expressed their opinions at the same time, and even Gu Jie looked up and said seriously, "Brother Song, just tell me what you want to do. I'm willing to follow you."
"good!"
Song Yuanchao was secretly happy in his heart. With their help, the success rate of this matter would be much higher. He immediately asked everyone to sit closer and began to talk about his plan. As Song Yuanchao spoke, everyone was a little confused at first, but the more they listened, the brighter their eyes became. After Song Yuanchao finished telling everything, everyone's faces were full of joy.
