Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 990 A message that concerns your future!
Although Bang Geng had a good alcohol tolerance, he was outnumbered and outmatched by the other side. To avoid making a fool of himself when drunk, Bang Geng initially pretended to be very generous and accepted all the toasts offered by Director Wang and the others. Only when he felt slightly drunk did he pretend to be unable to hold his liquor.

Director Wang, seeing Bang Geng who was already somewhat drunk, revealed a meaningful smile. He then glanced at Deputy Director Ye and the others, and asked Bang Geng tentatively with a smile, "Comrade Jia Geng! I heard from Xiao Tang that your uncle works in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, and that he is very good friends with Director Jiang. Is that true?"

From the time Banggeng was old enough to understand, Jia Dongming would often teach him that, apart from his closest relatives, he should always keep some things to himself when speaking to others and never reveal his whole heart. He should also be careful when drinking with anyone, otherwise he might be sold out and foolishly help them count the money.

When Bang Geng heard that Director Wang had finally gotten to the point and started asking about the relationship between Jia Dongming and Jiang Kun, he realized for the first time how important Jia Dongming's education had been to him. So he smiled and explained, "Director Wang! Yanling's account of my uncle's situation is a bit inaccurate."

“My uncle was originally the head of the security department of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill and the deputy chief of the Criminal Investigation Corps of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Several years ago, the leaders of the Municipal Bureau proposed that my uncle be transferred to the Municipal Bureau, but my uncle refused to be transferred no matter what. It wasn't until recently, after the leaders of the Ministry personally spoke up, that my uncle went to the Municipal Bureau to take charge of the work of the Criminal Investigation Corps.”

"As for Director Jiang, whom you just mentioned, I usually call him Uncle Jiang. Last night, Uncle Jiang invited my uncle to dinner. During the dinner, he learned from Director Li of the steel rolling mill that my daughter Yanling works at a department store. He immediately suggested that Yanling be transferred to work at the Bureau of Commerce."

“Actually, after Yanling became pregnant, my uncle was thinking about transferring Yanling to the Women’s Federation and was already working on it. So when Uncle Jiang proposed to transfer Yanling to work at the Municipal Bureau of Commerce, my uncle was initially opposed. If Uncle Jiang hadn’t threatened that if my uncle didn’t agree, he would have withheld my wife’s file, making it impossible for my uncle to transfer my wife.”

"In the end, my uncle had no choice but to agree to Uncle Jiang's request. I originally thought that my wife's job transfer would be delayed for a while, but I didn't expect that Uncle Jiang would finalize the job transfer for my wife today in order to prevent my uncle from going back on his word."

The situation described by Bang Geng, which was both true and false, was like a thunderbolt to Director Wang and the others, shocking everyone present. It also made them realize that the relationship between Jiang Kun and Jia Dongming was absolutely inseparable.

Realizing this, Director Wang secretly rejoiced, glad that he had specially organized this farewell banquet for Tang Yanling today, giving him the opportunity to meet Bang Geng. He then raised his glass and said to Bang Geng with a smile, "Comrade Jia Geng! They say that those who are destined to meet will meet even if they are a thousand miles apart, while those who are not destined to meet will not recognize each other even if they are face to face. It is definitely a great fate that we can sit together and drink today. Come on, let's have another drink."

Upon hearing Director Wang's words and seeing his incredibly enthusiastic expression, Bang Geng instinctively picked up his wine glass and said with a smile, "Director Wang! It is said that a thousand cups of wine are not enough when drinking with a bosom friend! I, Jia Geng, am also very honored to meet you and everyone here today."

"Logically speaking, I should drink until I drop tonight, but considering that my wife is pregnant and I drove here, for safety reasons, this is my last drink tonight. Another time, I'll treat everyone to a few more drinks."

The way Bang Geng behaved made Director Wang involuntarily compare him to his own two sons. He couldn't help but think to himself, "What kind of family is this that can raise such a young man so well? He's already drunk about 50-60% of the wine, yet he knows how to politely refuse their urging to drink. Compared to my two sons, he's hundreds of times better."

Faced with Bang Geng's tactful refusal, Director Wang was not angry at all. Instead, he thought more highly of Bang Geng and said with a smile, "Comrade Jia Geng! Since you have said so, we will not force you. We will have a proper get-together another day when there is an opportunity. But you can't use driving as an excuse then."

Upon hearing Director Wang's words, Bang Geng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then downed the wine in his glass in one gulp and thanked him with a smile, saying, "Thank you for your understanding, Director Wang!"

Upon hearing Bang Geng's gratitude, Director Wang first downed his drink in one gulp, then smiled and said to Bang Geng, "Comrade Jia Geng! You just said you'd treat us to dinner sometime when you have time. I'm taking your promise seriously."

Upon hearing Director Wang's instructions, Banggeng replied very generously, "Director Wang! We men of Beijing are men of our word. I'll pick a day in a while, and we'll have a few drinks together then."

As Bang Geng finished speaking, remembering Jiang Kun's purpose in inviting Jia Dongming to dinner yesterday, a mysterious expression appeared on his face. He smiled and said to Director Wang, "Director Wang! Just because you didn't force me to drink tonight, I'll make an exception and give you some news." Hearing Bang Geng's words and seeing his mysterious expression, Director Wang immediately realized that this news was definitely not simple. He quickly asked Bang Geng, "Comrade Jia Geng! What news is it? Does it have anything to do with our department store?"

Upon hearing Director Wang's question, Bang Geng nodded subconsciously and replied unhurriedly, "Director Wang! This news is not only related to your department store, but it may also affect the future of everyone here."

When Director Wang heard Bang Geng's answer, especially the words "related to their future," he was visibly shaken and immediately asked Bang Geng, "Comrade Jia Geng! What important news could possibly affect our future?"

When Banggeng heard Director Wang's question and saw that everyone had pricked up their ears and were listening attentively, he whispered to them, "Director Wang! Deputy Director Ye! To tell you the truth, in a while, my Uncle Jiang will be carrying out a reform of all the department stores in our city."

“Your department store’s current sales model involves purchasing goods from various factories and then selling them to the public with ration coupons. Uncle Jiang plans to purchase imported electrical appliances and various goods from Hong Kong through the Ministry of Industry’s channels for procuring imported equipment. He will then select a department store as a pilot to be specifically responsible for selling these imported electrical appliances and goods.”

"Comrade Jia Geng! Is what you said true? Director Jiang is really planning to purchase electrical appliances and goods from abroad, and then select one of our department stores as a pilot company to be responsible for selling these imported electrical appliances and goods?" Director Wang was extremely shocked when he heard the news from Bang Geng, and hurriedly asked Bang Geng to confirm the news.

At this moment, not only Director Wang was shocked by the information revealed by Bang Geng, but everyone else present was also shocked by the news.

As mid-to-senior level managers in the department store, they were all very clear about what it would mean for them if their department store became a pilot unit of the Commerce Bureau.

At this moment, everyone present finally understood why Bang Geng had just said that this news was not only related to their department store, but also to their future.

Upon hearing Director Wang's question and seeing the reactions of everyone present, Bang Geng's eyes flashed with wisdom, and he answered with great certainty, "Director Wang! Would I dare to joke about something like this?"

"Bang Geng! You just mentioned the channels you used to help the Ministry of Industry procure imported equipment. Isn't that Uncle Wu's channel?" Tang Yanling, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but think of Wu Tianlin after hearing Bang Geng's explanation and seeing the reactions of Director Wang and the others. She couldn't help but ask Bang Geng.

The reason Banggeng revealed this information to Director Wang was that he knew that Director Wang and his team would receive the news soon. Rather than waiting for them to receive the news themselves, he figured he might as well use this information to gain a favor.

Upon hearing Tang Yanling's question, Bang Geng secretly applauded her actions. He nodded and replied with a smile, "Yanling! You're right. Uncle Wu is the only channel in our country that can purchase low-priced equipment. Uncle Jiang wants to use Uncle Wu's channel to purchase imported electrical appliances and goods to enrich the variety of goods in the Sijiu City Department Store."

Upon hearing Bang Geng's very affirmative answer, Tang Yanling suddenly felt enlightened and blurted out to Bang Geng, "Bang Geng! I know why Director Jiang transferred me to work in the Municipal Bureau's office. He wants to use the relationship between my uncle and Uncle Wu to have Uncle Wu help purchase electrical appliances and various commodities while he is helping the industrial department purchase equipment."

(End of this chapter)