60s: I have a store

Chapter 467 Full Moon Wine

The first ray of sunlight in the early morning gently passed through the mottled leaves and sprinkled on the courtyard where Zhou Yimin lived.

Zhou Yimin got up early, and the first thing he did was to see the product descriptions in the store. He bought all four items instantly, but he didn't take a closer look to see what they were.

Today is the full moon party of the grandson of the personnel chief, so I won’t go to the factory today. Anyway, working in purchasing means freedom, there is nothing to do, and I don’t have to stay in the factory all the time.

Zhou Yimin walked to the closet and carefully selected clothes. Finally, he chose the shirt that was a little pale from washing but still smooth. He paired it with a pair of dark blue pants. He looked energetic and capable.

He went to the kitchen, made some breakfast, ate a few bites, and then thought about what to bring with him when he went to eat.

At this moment, his eyes inadvertently fell on the bag of milk powder in the corner. It was a hundred bags of milk powder that he had bought from the store at a one-yuan discount. He brought a lot of it back to the village, and now only these two bags were left.

You have to know that in this era of material scarcity, milk powder is a scarce treasure, and ordinary people may not be able to buy it even if they have money.

Zhou Yimin thought that these two bags of milk powder were perfect gifts for the full moon banquet.

He carefully packed the milk powder into an exquisite bag and checked it again to make sure that the bag was not damaged. Otherwise, it would not be a big deal if the two bags of precious milk powder fell on the ground. The most worrying thing was that if they fell on the ground and were scratched by something, the milk powder would spill on the ground.

You know, if the milk powder falls on the ground, if it were someone else, they would probably use a broom to sweep all the milk powder on the ground together, and then use something to sift it, so that it can be drunk.

Even if other food falls on the ground, people of this period will pick it up, wash it clean and eat it.

However, Zhou Yimin traveled through time from the future, and he had a store so he had no shortage of these things, so he couldn't do this.

After everything was ready, Zhou Yimin got on his half-old motorcycle.

The motorcycle engine made a "thump thump" sound, breaking the tranquility of the early morning.

He walked slowly along the familiar street, the breeze gently brushing his cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness.

Along the way, he saw shops on the street opening one after another and people starting a busy new day.

Zhou Yimin's mood gradually relaxed. It was this period that could heal a person's soul, without so much intrigue.

Soon, Zhou Yimin arrived at the agreed restaurant.

The hotel is located on a busy street. Although it is small, it looks clean and tidy.

There were already quite a few bicycles and motorcycles parked at the door, as well as a few rare cars, shining with metallic luster under the sunlight.

Zhou Yimin parked the car, straightened his clothes, and walked towards the hotel carrying the gifts.

As soon as I walked to the door, I heard bursts of laughter coming from inside.

The head of the personnel department and his family were standing at the door welcoming guests warmly. When he saw Zhou Yimin, he immediately came up to him with a big smile on his face: "Yimin, you're finally here. We've been waiting for you!"

Zhou Yimin hurried forward and said with a sincere smile on his face: "Chief, congratulations! It's the full moon of my grandson. It's such a happy event!"

As he spoke, he handed over the gift with both hands, "Chief, this is a small gift from me, not a token of respect."

The head of the personnel department took the gift and accidentally saw the two bags of milk powder inside. His eyes widened immediately, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. His voice unconsciously raised a few notes: "Yimin, this is not acceptable. It's too expensive. I can't accept it!"

His voice was particularly loud at the entrance of the busy restaurant, attracting the attention of the surrounding guests.

The people who were originally chatting on the side stopped talking and looked around curiously, wanting to see what kind of gift had surprised the HR chief so much.

In the crowd, a few curious people quietly gathered around.

When they saw that the bag contained two bags of milk powder, they couldn't help but gasp.

In this era of relative material scarcity, milk powder is so scarce that it is simply a luxury for children from ordinary families to drink milk powder.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhou Yimin, and they began to carefully look at this seemingly ordinary young man.

Some people whispered, "Who is this young man? How could he come up with such a precious gift?"

Others speculated: "Maybe he is a relative of a leader, otherwise why would he be so generous."

Milk powder is so precious nowadays that even if we have it, we would be reluctant to give it to others. People are malnourished nowadays, so wouldn’t it be better to keep it?
Zhou Yimin smiled a little embarrassedly, his face slightly flushed, and said, "Chief, please accept it. This is something I prepared specially for my grandson. It's also a little token of my appreciation."

The head of the personnel department wanted to refuse, but Zhou Yimin was firm, so he had no choice but to accept it, saying over and over again: "It's too expensive, too expensive, Yimin, you are so polite."

It seems that inviting Zhou Yimin over was a very correct choice, otherwise how could he have received two bags of milk powder as gifts?

It seems that we have to maintain a good relationship in the future. There is no way. Due to malnutrition, my daughter-in-law’s milk is not sufficient.

If I could establish a good relationship with Zhou Yimin, maybe I could buy more milk powder from him.

Don’t worry if your daughter-in-law doesn’t have enough milk.

Under the guidance of the head of personnel department, Zhou Yimin stepped into the threshold of the hotel.

In an instant, a rich aroma of food wafted into the air, mixed with people's laughter, filling the entire space with a lively and festive atmosphere.

The lights in the house were warm and bright, illuminating every joyful face.

Colorful streamers and balloons were hung on the ceiling, swaying slightly as people walked around, as if they were cheering and celebrating the full moon party.

The restaurant was already full of guests. There were four tables with nearly 40 people. The scene was very lively.
Some peanuts and sunflower seeds were placed on each table. After all, the dishes had not yet been served and everyone was not yet present.

Zhou Yimin was arranged to sit at a table. After he sat down, he found that most of the people at the table were his colleagues from the steel plant.

He quickly stood up, a warm smile on his face and a sincere light in his eyes.

He greeted everyone one by one. He bowed slightly, clasped his hands together, and said, "Long time no see. Are you busy with work recently?"

I didn't expect to see Director Hu here at the main table.

Director Hu also saw Zhou Yimin and greeted him: "Yimin, you are also here to attend the full moon banquet for Section Chief Yu's grandson."

Zhou Yimin said: "Yes, the section chief is quite enthusiastic and he has to participate."

However, he did not expect that Director Hu would participate. It seems that the rumors he heard before were correct.

The head of the personnel section is on the side of Director Hu, otherwise a director like him would not come to attend the banquet for his subordinates.

Even if he attends, he will probably just send a secretary to deliver the gifts, and he probably won't come in person.

Every time he greeted a colleague, he would nod slightly and look at the other person attentively, making people feel his respect and friendliness.

Everyone responded to him enthusiastically, and some patted him on the shoulder. Director Liao smiled and said, "Yimin, you are finally here. We have been waiting for you to start the meal!"

Some of them handed him a cigarette and said, "Come on, have a cigarette and let's have a good chat." Zhou Yimin did not refuse, but accepted them one by one. After all, there was nothing wrong in building good relationships.

For a moment, the table was filled with laughter and the atmosphere was particularly harmonious.

At this time, a bold friend standing next to the head of the personnel department couldn't hold back his curiosity and took advantage of the break when everyone was chatting.

He leaned forward slightly, approached the head of the personnel department, and asked directly in a slightly anxious tone: "Old Yu, who is this young man? He gave such an expensive gift right away."

The head of the personnel department smiled, his mouth turned up, revealing a kind smile, without hiding anything: "He is the head of the purchasing department of our steel plant, Zhou Yimin."

Hearing that it was just a section chief, some people at the table frowned slightly, their mouth corners turned downward, revealing a look of disdain.

After all, everyone present started out as a section chief, and some of them were even deputy directors of small-scale factories.

In their opinion, the position of section chief seemed inadequate.

However, when they heard the name "Zhou Yimin", their originally careless expressions froze instantly.

Their eyes widened, with expressions of surprise and admiration on their faces, and they looked at each other, as if to confirm that they had not heard wrong.

Yimin's name is well-known in the neighborhood.

It is said that he has shown extraordinary work ability at a young age and has unique vision and methods in the field of procurement.

He also had a strong ability to invent and invented many things. The most important thing was that each one of them was very practical. For example, he asked his superiors to open an instant noodle factory, which solved the unemployment problem of many people at once.

There is also a rice cooker.
Zhou Yimin invented many things. If it were someone else, they would probably be so proud of themselves for inventing one of them.

But Zhou Yimin has invented so many things, yet he remains so low-key.

There were also many people who wanted to poach Zhou Yimin to work in their factories and offered him many positions, but Zhou Yimin didn't like any of them at all.

The most important thing is that Zhou Yimin is very filial. One of the reasons for his refusal is that his grandparents are old and he wants to be by their side and show his filial piety.

When those who wanted to poach them heard this, they could only shake their heads helplessly. They had also thought about giving them a courtyard house so that Zhou Yimin could live with his grandparents.

But how could the old man leave the place where he had lived since he was a child? He refused without even thinking about it.

Everyone's attitude immediately took a 180-degree turn.

Their originally disdainful looks instantly turned into admiration and enthusiasm, and they all began to think in their minds whether they could get to know Zhou Yimin, and maybe even establish a relationship with him in the future.

If we have a good relationship, when we invent new products, we can ask Zhou Yimin for help and maybe we will succeed.

A section chief sitting opposite Zhou Yimin had enthusiastic eyes shining and a smile on his face. He took the initiative to pick up the teapot and skillfully poured a cup of tea for Zhou Yimin. The steaming tea aroma wafted away.

He smiled and said, "Section Chief Zhou, I have heard a lot about you. I will need your advice in the future."

A deputy factory manager next to him also smiled and said, "Section Chief Zhou, I'm the deputy factory manager of the soy sauce factory. If you need any help in the future, just let me know."

Zhou Yimin was a little flattered. His face flushed slightly and his eyes sparkled with gratitude.

He probably didn't expect his name to have such a great influence.

He responded to everyone politely, with a humble smile on his face, nodded slightly, and said: "You are too polite, seniors. Please take care of me in the future."

As the guests arrived one after another, the full moon banquet officially began.

The restaurant was filled with laughter and joy. Everyone raised their glasses to congratulate the personnel chief's family and wished their grandson a healthy and happy growth.

Zhou Yimin also raised his glass and joined the celebration.

Soon, the head of the personnel department arranged for people to start serving the dishes, which were full of sumptuous dishes that were colorful, fragrant and delicious.

The braised pork elbow is bright red in color, emitting tempting steam, making people salivate at the sight. The sweet and sour carp is exquisitely shaped, and the scales on the fish seem to be coated with a layer of gold, with a sweet and sour aroma wafting in the air.

There is also a big pot of fragrant chicken soup. The chicken is stewed until it is soft and the soup is rich. Just smelling it will increase your appetite.

At the table, everyone enjoyed the delicious dishes while sharing their stories and experiences with each other.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, everyone started talking.

Someone talked about interesting things at work, which made everyone laugh.

When it came to the toasting session, Personnel Chief Li Ming and his family went around the tables, toasting everyone one by one.

His face was filled with a smile that never stopped.

After a while, the head of the personnel department and his group came to the table where Zhou Yimin was.

The head of the personnel department held up a glass of wine and said to Zhou Yimin: "Yimin, I toast you with this glass of wine. Thank you for your help. Otherwise, I wouldn't even be able to gather all the ingredients for the banquet."

After saying that, he raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.

Zhou Yimin quickly said, "Section Chief, over there, we are supposed to help each other."

After saying that, he drank the wine in his hand.

After hearing what his father said, the son of the personnel chief realized that the person in front of him was Zhou Yimin, whom he had heard about from his leader from time to time.

A little surprised, he said, "Section Chief Zhou, you're here to attend my son's full moon party, it's really..."

Zhou Yimin didn't expect the son of the personnel chief to be so enthusiastic. In order not to spoil the fun, he drank several glasses in a row.

The head of the personnel department saw his son and had no regard for him at all, so he pulled him to the next table.

The son of the personnel chief was a little confused, but he did not resist.

After seeing this, Zhou Yimin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Most of the people present were leaders, so there was no scene of them eating voraciously.

Everyone eats in a rather polite manner, but everyone seems to have the same goal.

They all move towards the meat and vegetables, so the meat and vegetables are the first to be "eliminated".

In this way, we ate for more than an hour without realizing it. After more than an hour of "battle", everyone was full.

(End of this chapter)