Back to 1979: Sending the Educated Youth’s Wife Back to the City

Chapter 111 Attitude of Respect
Half an hour later, a few scavengers came to see what was going on. They stood at the door and asked awkwardly, "Can we come in and take a look?"

To put it nicely, they are scavengers. To put it bluntly, they are garbage collectors. Many people would walk away when they see them on the road. If there is no other way, why would they do this?
Lin Yan smiled and nodded: "Sure, this waste recycling station is meant to deal with you guys."

The leader of the scavengers said, "You've cleaned up here quite well." They felt a little ashamed of themselves.

Lin Yan said: "Several of us were also sent to the countryside as educated youth, and we also did jobs like carrying manure in the countryside. We all did it to make a living, it's not shabby! Please come in--" She raised her hand and made an invitation gesture.

In order to attract these scavengers to bring over the scrap copper, waste paper, and broken glass they have picked up, in addition to charging two cents per pound more than the purchasing station, it is also important to make them feel that they are not discriminated against.

It would be best if the word could spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred, so that scavengers from far away places would also come after hearing the news.

"Hey, okay."

Several people followed Lin Yan in and looked around. They couldn't help but raise the flyer in their hands and asked, "Is this the price on the opening day of the single 8th, or has it always been this price?"

Lin Yan said, "It's not the price on the 8th. But it won't always be this price. It has to be adjusted according to the purchase price of the next buyer. As long as the price of the next buyer doesn't adjust, we will buy it at this price. If they raise the price, we will raise it. If they lower the price, we will lower it as well. Don't you think this makes sense?"

She used to be a teacher and had also given parent-teacher conferences. She was never stage-frightened when talking to a group of people, no matter who they were. She always behaved in a calm and confident manner.

The other party thought about it and realized that this was the truth.

"Then we'll come back on the 8th." Several scavengers turned around and were about to leave.

They plan to store the goods for the next two days and bring them over on the 8th. A little over two cents per pound is also money.

Lin Yan said: "Wait."

The scavengers turned around in confusion and saw Lin Yan taking out a pack of unopened multi-layer gauze masks.

"Your working environment is very bad, and your lungs are prone to problems. Wear a mask when you work, it will provide some protection."

She took the mask apart and handed one to each person. This one can be used repeatedly. If it gets dirty, just wash it and hang it to dry.

In fact, the scavengers also know that they should wear this, but it costs money. Everyone is in a bad situation, so they save money wherever they can.

"How can I take this from you for free?"

Lin Yan said: "Aren't you here to take care of my business? Aren't you?"

"Yes." Several scavengers laughed.

"Then take it. It's not free then."

Several waves of people like this came, and finally left happily.

Geng Shan and Liu Qingfeng, who were moving furniture inside, couldn't help but whisper, "Why is Teacher Lin so nice to these garbage collectors?"

Lin Yan passed by and heard it and said, "We can only make money if they keep delivering goods. Where is Zhu Dahai?"

She didn't play such high-sounding words as "There is no high or low in work, they are all different divisions of labor in the revolution." It would be better to be more practical.

The two looked at each other and said, "I went to the bathroom." To move things, two people are enough. But this guy took a long time to go to the bathroom. Lin Yan didn't see him when she came in.

Moreover, Geng Shan and Liu Qingfeng were actually somewhat dissatisfied. Teacher Lin was the de facto boss lady, and she was a woman. It was natural for her not to move things by herself.

Why do you, Zhu Dahai, give orders? Why don't you move the furniture yourself? Some furniture can be moved by one person. Isn't it just that he started working with Teacher Fang earlier than the two of them? Teacher Fang never said that he was a small leader.

Lin Yan's face darkened slightly and said, "I know."

This Zhu Dahai, we need to talk to him. After she finished speaking, she began to take some lighter things in.

Liu Qingfeng said: "Teacher Lin, then we should all be polite to these scavengers?"

"Yes. Lao Cui's restaurant is doing very well, even better than the state-owned restaurants. Isn't it because people are respected when they eat there? He also charges money and food coupons. But people are more willing to go there. None of us are cheap people. Under the same conditions, we definitely hope to be respected."

If you don't have food coupons when you go to Lao Cui's restaurant for dinner, you can just pay directly. He accepts food coupons because they are still a general equivalent that can be circulated on the black market. It depends on whether the diners are convenient to pay or give coupons. Fang Mingche used to pay money.

Now that Lin Yan and Yan Yan have commercial grain supplies, their family also has food coupons from the capital.

But it is better to use money when buying things, after all, Fang Mingche currently has no supply. Among the two people who have supply, there is also a child, so the bills are not enough.

After school starts, the family of three will probably eat mostly at school.

In the Yuhong class that Grandpa Gu found nearby, many of the children's parents are both working and the meals are provided.

"I understand." Geng Shan and Liu Qingfeng nodded. As the saying goes, what goes up must go down. Anyway, we should just follow suit.

Zhu Dahai came over and saw Lin Yan working, so he quickly came over to help. He was a little embarrassed. Wasn't Teacher Lin outside? Why did he come in to move things?
Lin Yan didn't say anything to him in front of the two people. She raised her hand and looked at her wrist. "You guys move, I'll go find Secretary Qu. If there are more scavengers coming to check the situation, you should be polite to them. If they come for the first time, give them a new mask. The more people who come to deliver goods, the better our business will be. If no one is willing to come, our investment will be wasted, and you will lose your job."

The three of them thought about the consequences and nodded quickly, "Okay."

Lin Yan went to see Secretary Qu to ask if he had found the cook she had asked him to find.

She will go back to school, and it is impossible for her to cook here for a long time. So she asked the secretary to introduce someone who is quick and tidy and can cook hygienically.

Two meals a day are prepared for the three staff members of the scrap yard. If the scavengers are willing, they can also share the meal here. If there are more people eating, more vegetables will be bought, which will spread the cost. Then you can eat a lot of vegetables at a very cheap price.

This means that the workload will be considerable and the income will be adjusted accordingly.

Not long after Lin Yan walked out, she met Secretary Qu who brought three people with her. They all looked like young wives in the village.

Lin Yan took a look at the nails, hair, etc. of the three people, and then said, "Secretary, we don't need three people."

Secretary Qu said: "All three of them are very enthusiastic. I don't know how to choose."

Old Xia was tricked into paying 18 yuan a month. When the young wives heard that the wages were generous and the food was delicious, they were tempted.

It's not Murakami's business, he doesn't want to offend anyone. After thinking about it, he just brought them all here. You can choose for yourselves!
(End of this chapter)