60s: I have a store

Chapter 466: Debts of Favor Must Be Repaid

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a faint golden hue on everything in the steel plant. Zhou Yimin raised his hand to look at his watch, and the hands pointed steadily to the time to get off work.

He let out a long sigh, ending a busy and tense day of training. He raised his hand to wipe the beads of sweat on his forehead due to fatigue, and began to pack up his tools.

Today, Zhou Yimin not only had to teach the temporary workers how to operate the complex equipment, but he also had to pay attention to their safety at all times. His nerves were tense the whole time, but now he could finally relax.

Moreover, the training of temporary workers has been completed. Next, I finally don’t have to get up so early every day. For someone who is used to being lazy, it is still difficult to keep getting up early.

Zhou Yimin put the tools neatly into the toolbox and hung the oily gloves on the hook. When he was about to leave the workshop, a familiar figure hurried over.

Zhou Yimin looked up and saw that the person coming was the head of the personnel department.

The HR chief frowned slightly, walked hurriedly, and had a look of anxiety in his eyes. Zhou Yimin's heart tightened. Based on his experience, he knew that the HR chief must have something to ask for.

"Chief, do you have anything to say?" Zhou Yimin asked proactively?
Although he and the HR chief did not have much interaction at work, he knew the leader well enough to know that he would not be so anxious unless he encountered difficulties.

The head of the personnel department looked around and realized that this was not the place to chat.

Zhou Yimin also noticed it, so he took the initiative to suggest: "Chief, why don't we go to my office to talk?"

The head of the personnel department nodded quickly to show his agreement.

Then the two of them went to Zhou Yimin's office.

After arriving at the office, Zhou Yimin said, "Chief, if you have anything to say, you can probably tell me here, right?"

The head of the personnel department did not beat around the bush and said straight to the point: "Yimin, my grandson is one month old. I am going to have a full-month banquet tomorrow, but I am still short of ingredients. I really have no other choice. Can you help me with this?"

There was a hint of helplessness and pleading in his tone, and his usual dignity was now replaced by anxiety.

The head of the personnel section knew that asking Zhou Yimin for help would be somewhat of a favor, but time was really tight and he couldn't find anyone else who could help him solve the problem in such a short time.

After hearing this, Zhou Yimin did not agree directly.

He frowned slightly, looking embarrassed, and thought secretly in his heart.

Although I can buy all kinds of supplies in the store, other people will not take things seriously if they are done too easily.

If I refuse the head of personnel, I have just asked him for help some time ago, so it seems I have to help him.

After all, favors owed must be repaid. Thinking of this, he asked, "Chief, what ingredients do you need? I'm not sure if I can get them."

The head of the personnel department hurriedly said, "Ten pounds of pork, three pounds of beef, and some fruit. You don't need too much fruit, a few pounds will be enough."

As he spoke, he gestured with his hands, as if this would make Zhou Yimin more aware of his needs.

Zhou Yimin pretended to think for a moment. These things can be bought in stores. It is not a trivial matter to meet the needs of the personnel chief.

So he raised his head, looked at the head of the personnel department and said, "Chief, I'll deliver these to you tonight."

Zhou Yimin knew clearly that he couldn't avoid this debt of favor, and he also wanted to repay it as soon as possible.

When the head of the personnel department heard Zhou Yimin agreed, a relieved smile immediately appeared on his face, and he quickly thanked him: "Thank you, Yimin! If it weren't for your help, I don't know what to do."

His eyes were full of gratitude, and he reached out and patted Zhou Yimin on the shoulder. That action showed his gratitude to Zhou Yimin.

Zhou Yimin responded with a smile: "Chief, you are too polite. I am glad to be able to help."

After that, the two chatted for a while and then went home. After saying goodbye to the head of the personnel department, Zhou Yimin went home and directly bought ten kilograms of fat and lean pork, which is a good choice for braised pork and stews.

Next, I bought three pounds of shank meat from the store. The meat in this part is firm and tastes great after stewing.

Then I bought another ten kilograms of apples. Although the HR chief said that a few kilograms would be enough, if I invited a lot of people over, there might not be enough to share, so I decided to take a little more!

Suddenly I thought, since it was a full-moon banquet, I couldn’t go empty-handed, so I bought some fruits and candies.

After carefully packing the selected ingredients, Zhou Yimin once again got on his half-old motorcycle and drove towards the home of the personnel chief.

The sky was gradually getting dark, the street lights were gradually coming on, and there were fewer and fewer vehicles and pedestrians on the road.

His motorcycle sped through the night, the roar of the engine breaking the tranquility of the night.

Soon, Zhou Yimin arrived at the home of the personnel chief.

This is a cadre building. Although it is not as spacious and grand as a courtyard house, it is still a good residence in that era.

Zhou Yimin parked his motorcycle, carried the heavy food in both hands, and walked towards the apartment building.

He looked up at the buildings and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Although everyone in this era yearns for this kind of cadre building, if Zhou Yimin were allowed to choose for himself, he would choose the courtyard house without hesitation.

You know, in later generations, a siheyuan is very valuable, at least one hundred thousand yuan per square meter.

If it is a courtyard house in the second ring road, its value will be even higher. In later generations, you can’t buy it just by having money.

If you don't have any strength, don't even think about it.

Zhou Yimin knocked on the door, and after a while, the door opened.

When the head of the personnel department saw that it was Zhou Yimin, a smile immediately appeared on his face: "Yimin, you are finally here, come in, come in."

As he spoke, he took the ingredients from his hand.

Zhou Yimin walked into the house. The living room was decorated warmly and festively. There were some colorful balloons hanging on the wall, and some snacks and candies prepared for the full moon banquet were placed on the table.

"Yimin, thank you for your hard work. You come all the way here so late at night."

The head of the personnel department said as he put the ingredients in the kitchen.

Zhou Yimin smiled and replied, "Chief, it's not hard. I'm happy to be able to help you."

When the head of the personnel department saw the things Zhou Yimin brought, the quantity seemed to be wrong, as there was a lot more stuff in each package.

Zhou Yimin said at this time: "Chief, I heard that it would be more beneficial for pregnant women to eat some fruit, so I brought a lot of fruit."

After hearing this, the head of the personnel department quickly said, "Yimin, you have helped me so much."

"How can I be so embarrassed to accept your gift!"

Zhou Yimin smiled and said, "It's okay. This is just a small token of my appreciation. There are some White Rabbit candies in it."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then Zhou Yimin stood up and said goodbye.

He knew that the section chief's family was busy preparing for tomorrow's full moon banquet and he should not disturb them too much.

(End of this chapter)