Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 1004: Weapons for Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships!
The following afternoon, around 4 p.m., a convoy of twelve trucks slowly drove into the old city area. Jia Dongming, who had received advance notice, arrived at his courtyard on Gulou East Street in a jeep and waited for the trucks to arrive.

"Uncle! Why did you suddenly think of having Uncle Wu transport so many more color TVs?" Standing next to Jia Dongming, Banggeng looked at the crowds and traffic on the road and asked Jia Dongming with a curious expression, thinking about what Jia Dongming had mentioned in the car.

When Jia Dongming heard Bang Geng's question, he remembered the reason why he had reserved a batch of color TVs. He smiled and explained to Bang Geng, "Bang Geng! After the batch of color TVs purchased by the Commerce Bureau is put on the market, there will definitely be many people in our city who want to buy color TVs."

"This time, the Commerce Bureau only purchased fifty color television sets. Fifty color television sets seem like a lot, but for the people who need to buy color television sets, there are far more monks than porridge. At that time, someone will definitely go to Director Jiang to inquire about the procurement channels for color television sets."

"At this time, we should keep some color televisions. Besides dealing with some people we have connections with, we can also consolidate our network of relationships. This is called being prepared for any eventuality."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's explanation, Banggeng's face lit up with a look of sudden understanding. Thinking about the role these color televisions would play, Banggeng said to Jia Dongming with admiration, "Uncle! Color televisions are an appliance that we don't have in our country. Those who ask you for help will definitely remember your kindness forever if they get color televisions from you."

Upon hearing Banggeng's words, Jia Dongming smiled and instructed Banggeng: "Banggeng! The interpersonal relationships within the system are essentially an exchange of interests. When you possess value that others need, you will naturally attract more opportunities for cooperation. And this batch of color televisions is the tool that your uncle uses to maintain relationships."

Banggeng nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite, after hearing Jia Dongming's instructions, and replied respectfully, "Uncle! I understand!"

More than half an hour later, the appliances belonging to Jia Dongming and Li Huaide finally arrived.

After Jia Dongming and the others carried all the electrical appliances into the rooms of the courtyard, Jia took out a thick envelope from his briefcase and said with a smile to Ye Tian, ​​who was in charge of leading the escort, "Ye Tian! You've had a hard journey. Take this money and share it with everyone. Also, Director Li has already arranged a meal at the steel mill's small canteen. After you return to the security department and hand over your weapons and ammunition, go directly to the small canteen for your meal."

Before setting off, Ye Tian, ​​who was in charge of leading the team, had already learned from Li Aijun that this escort mission was not a normal escort mission, but a private mission for Li Huaide and Jia Dongming. When Ye Tian saw the envelope in Jia Dongming's hand and heard Jia Dongming's instructions, he quickly refused, saying, "Leader! Over the years, you have taken good care of us subordinates in the Security Department. We can't accept this money no matter what."

Upon hearing Ye Tian's reply, Jia Dongming immediately feigned displeasure, shoved the envelope into Ye Tian's arms, and said in an unyielding tone, "I told you to take it, so take it. Stop talking nonsense."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words and seeing the displeased expression on Jia Dongming's face, Ye Tian had no choice but to accept the money Jia Dongming offered. He then respectfully thanked Jia Dongming, saying, "Leader! On behalf of the brothers, I thank you, leader."

Upon hearing Ye Tian's gratitude, Jia Dongming, remembering the duty roster, smiled and instructed Ye Tian, ​​"Ye Tian! After you return to the security department, remember to tell Comrade Ai Jun to arrange for someone to take over the duty here. As for the duty allowance, Director Li will settle it with Ai Jun later."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions, Ye Tian immediately nodded and replied respectfully, "Sir! I understand. When I get back to the department, I will immediately convey your message to Director Li and have him arrange for someone to be on duty here soon." Hearing Ye Tian's reply, Jia Dongming patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Alright! You can go back now! I'll wait here until the person on duty arrives before I go back."

After Jia Dongming and Ye Tian and the others left in the truck, he instructed Bang Geng, who had been standing beside him, "Bang Geng! Take this color TV, that VCR, and the videotapes in that box home in the jeep first, and then come back to get the washing machine."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions, Banggeng immediately nodded and excitedly asked Jia Dongming, "Uncle! Where should we put these things after we bring them home?"

Upon hearing Banggeng's question, Jia Dongming, recalling his initial arrangements, instructed Banggeng, "Banggeng! After these things are transported back, put them in the study for now. I'll decide where to put them when I return."

"Captain Jia! Have all the appliances arrived?" A dozen minutes later, not long after Bang Geng drove away in his jeep, Li Huaide walked into the courtyard from outside. When Li Huaide saw Jia Dongming standing in the courtyard, he quickly stepped forward and greeted Jia Dongming with a smile.

Upon hearing Li Huaide's question, Jia Dongming smiled and said to Li Huaide, "Director Li! All the televisions are in the main room, and the other appliances are in the east wing. Would you like to take one of these color televisions back with you?"

When Li Huaide heard Jia Dongming's question, he replied with a smile, "Captain Jia! When I left this morning, your sister-in-law already told me that I must bring a color TV back tonight, or she wouldn't let me into the house."

After finishing his sentence, Li Huaide quickly asked Jia Dongming, "By the way, Captain Jia! How should we settle the cost of these appliances with Mr. Wu?"

Upon hearing Li Huaide's question, Jia Dongming smiled and said to Li Huaide, "Director Li! You can use yellow croaker to calculate the value of the appliances you were allocated. Brother Wu will go to the Commerce Bureau the day after tomorrow to settle the payment. You can just deliver it to Brother Wu at the Commerce Bureau then."

Hearing Jia Dongming's reply, Li Huaide smiled and nodded, then said to Jia Dongming, "Okay! I'll prepare the small yellow croakers tomorrow and send them to my brother-in-law so he can give them to Mr. Wu!"

As Li Huaide finished speaking, remembering the five color television sets he had given to Jiang Kun yesterday, he smiled and asked Jia Dongming, "Captain Jia! How do you plan to distribute your twenty color television sets?"

Upon hearing Li Huaide's question, Jia Dongming looked at Li Huaide's curious face with a half-smile and asked, "What's wrong? Aren't those thirty color television sets enough for you to distribute?"

(End of this chapter)