My 1978 Hotel

"Young man, where are you going?"

Li Feng took down the straw that covered the room as soon as he came out of Huang Shengnan's house. After all, the desk and bookshelf were not shameful things. Besides, they were entering the county police dormitory building, so they didn't have to worry about being robbed.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I arrived downstairs of Chen Daguo's building, several middle-aged women who had just returned from buying groceries gathered around me.

"Auntie, we are here to deliver a desk and bookshelf to Chen Daguo, Team Leader Chen's home."

Li Feng answered while asking Han Anmin and the others to help move the desk, chairs, and bookshelves down. "Huang Gongan, which floor does Team Leader Chen live on?"

"Daguo, young man, is Daguo's wife home on the second floor?"

As she spoke, a middle-aged woman called out. Wang Qian was getting a little anxious waiting. She had been thinking of visiting her parents during her break, but Chen Daguo said that he would deliver the furniture today.

"Aunt Liu, what's the matter?"

"Daughter-in-law of Daguo, your Daguo bought a desk and bookshelf. Come down and take a look. They have sent them to your home."

"It's delivered, why don't you bring it upstairs?" Wang Qian muttered but still came down. Wow, so many people, two ox carts, four or five men. "Hey, Shengnan, you're here too?"

"Sister-in-law, I also bought a set of desks. They didn't know where to put them, so I brought them here."

Huang Shengnan said with a smile, "This is my sister-in-law."

"Hello."

Li Feng hurriedly greeted her, and Wang Qian nodded. She looked at Li Feng and saw that he was dressed well and looked young, with good skin. After hearing what Shengnan said and knowing that she knew this person, Wang Qian's attitude softened.

"Hello."

Wang Qian greeted him and then noticed the desk on the floor. It was really nice. There was a cabinet on one end and four drawers on the other. The rounded corners were designed with a small bookshelf on the side. It was really nice. The cabinet could hold some large items, the drawers could hold some small items, and the bookshelf could hold some books or some small items.

The most important thing is that it is not too big and the room does not look crowded when placed in it. Wang Qian liked it immediately. The cabinets in her house were already full of things, and now with this desk, she could put some things in them.

Wang Qian touched it and found it was well polished. There was not a burr in the drawer. This was because Gao Jue and Li Feng had double-checked it. Not to mention how good the wood was, at least they paid attention to the small details. Compared with the current furniture, there are many little thoughts and details.

Wang Qian lifted the corner of the desk with her hand. It was quite heavy and the material used was good enough.

"Sister-in-law, look, do you want to send it up?"

"Oh, look at me, that's going to be hard."

"It should."

Li Feng said with a smile. "Anmin, where is the stool? Don't forget it."

"stool?"

"A small stool, made from leftover material from desks and bookshelves," Li Feng said. "It's a little small, but it's fine for picking vegetables, washing clothes, etc."

"Oh, really, this is good."

“That’s quite thoughtful.”

The women around nodded their heads when they saw this. Usually they picked vegetables and washed clothes by squatting or sitting on a large bench, which was not very convenient. It would be much more comfortable to have such a small stool.

"You guys are really thoughtful."

Wang Qian said with a smile. "Give it to me, I'll take it."

"Okay, it's a little heavy."

It wasn't actually that heavy, but Li Feng was just emphasizing it to give the impression that he hadn't cut corners on the stool. Wang Qian took it and looked at it. The back was polished, which was quite detailed. It was small and exquisite.

"My dear wife, where did you buy this desk? Why did you send it home?"

"Yeah, I'm afraid it's not cheap. Your big country is really willing to spend money."

"It is okay."

Wang Qianxin said, "Of course not, it's sixty yuan."

"How much exactly?"

Not to mention that there are really a few families who are interested in it, especially those with children going to school. This desk is a good place to put it.

“The price is not cheap.”

Wang Qian responded. "The whole set is sixty yuan."

"That's not cheap."

Several women thought to themselves that this price was not cheap at all.

"It's not cheap, but the workmanship is good, and it doesn't require furniture tickets."

"Huh, no furniture tickets needed?"

"Yes, it was the brigade down there who beat us."

Wang Qian whispered, "Don't tell anyone."

"Do not worry."

A few people looked at each other. If they didn't need the furniture ticket, sixty yuan would be fine, not expensive. There seemed to be a lot of things. Not to mention that these people didn't leave but followed Chen Daguo's wife into the house, touching and lifting them, probably to feel the quality.

After looking at each other, two of them thought the product was good and planned to ask Li Feng if he had any more in stock.

Li Feng finished his work and arranged everything. "Take a look at it. Is it okay to arrange it like this?"

"Very good, thank you."

"you are too polite."

As for Wang Qian's invitation for tea, Li Feng and the others did not really respond. After all, she was just being polite. Huang Shengnan stayed for a while. Li Feng and the others planned to go downstairs first. After receiving the balance, they planned to go back.

Unexpectedly, the women who had just followed him into the house came down and stopped Li Feng and the others. "Young man, wait a minute."

"What's wrong, Auntie? What's wrong with you?"

"Young man, that's how it is..."

The middle-aged woman whispered a few words to Li Feng.

"Oh, Auntie, it's not that I don't want to sell to you, but I just ordered a lot of them a few days ago, and the deposit has been paid." Li Feng looked helpless, but he was actually very happy in his heart. He never thought that he had just brought an order to Huang Shengnan's house, and it hasn't been long since he got here.

Seeing another order coming in, Li Feng suppressed his excitement. "I'm afraid it won't be ready soon. Our team leader said we can't just copy others' superficial ideas. We must strive for perfection and pay attention to every detail when making desks."

"Oh, I didn't expect your captain to be so particular."

After hearing this, the two women, who were originally hesitant, became a little anxious. "Look, young man, we are neighbors with Daguo. We have a very good relationship. Your captain has a good relationship with Daguo, right?"

"That's right, otherwise we wouldn't be the first to give it to Team Leader Chen. Our team leader said that others can't give it for free."

"Ah, doesn't delivering furniture cost money?"

"Yes, it's dozens of miles from our team to the county, and it takes us half a day to run. But our team leader said that this is the first batch, and it's all free, and we even give you a stool." When Li Feng said this, Han Anmin on the side murmured in his heart, didn't you say that desks and bookshelves will be given for free if you buy them as a set?

"Since we have such a good relationship with such a big country, we bought a desk here, can you also deliver it to us for free?" "Well..."

Li Feng looked hesitant. Seeing his hesitation, several women nearby chimed in. "You have no idea how good our relationship with a major country is. Little Bucket, if you ask later, your captain will definitely let you deliver it to us for free."

"Okay, but if you order less, I can't guarantee it. At least two sets."

Li Feng gestured with his fingers and said, "Two sets." The women looked at each other and said, "Not bad."

"Okay, when can this be delivered?"

"Well, I'm afraid we'll have to wait about ten days. You know our captain is such a lazy person, he can't even be lazy," Li Feng said helplessly. "Well, let me register you first. Oh, and you need to pay a deposit."

"Team Leader Chen paid five dollars, but Team Leader Chen has a good relationship with our team leader, so..."

Before Li Feng could finish, several women hurriedly said, "We need to order three sets, not four. It's so much. Besides, there's also Daguo. You can't escape."

"This... I'm afraid the captain will scold me when I get back."

"Young man, you have made such a big deal, your captain will never say anything to you." After saying that, several people went home to get the money, five dollars a family. Li Feng murmured in his heart, not afraid that he would run away with the money, but then he thought about it, he had just sent Chen Daguo home, he didn't think he would run away.

"what?"

Huang Shengnan came down and saw Li Feng collecting money. She was a little confused. After asking, she found out that he had sold four more orders in a short time. Not to mention her, even Wang Qian was surprised.

"Young man, we agreed to send us stools."

"Don't worry, auntie. When we go back, I will deliver this stool to you despite being scolded by the captain. At most, I will make it myself without asking for any work points." Li Feng patted his chest to make the promise. Several aunties were very happy. This guy was treated the same as those in the big country. It was good.

You know, these days, doing things with acquaintances is completely different from doing things with strangers. People say that people use backdoors in later generations, but these days, it is completely open, unlike later generations where people have to cover it up and go directly through the backdoor. Everyone knows about it, but no one thinks it is a big deal. They even think you are capable and competent.

At this moment they felt that they had gotten a good deal, and Li Feng was also very happy. Han Fuqiang and Han Anmin were stunned. This guy bought four more sets, which cost 240 yuan. This kid was really capable.

The two were extremely happy, but they couldn't show it. Li Feng had just signaled to them not to speak and to do it himself. Unexpectedly, he actually succeeded.

"Well, Auntie, we'll go back first."

Li Feng said, "When the furniture is delivered, I'll call Team Leader Chen."

"Okay, okay, young man, take your time and fight well. Don't be anxious. Let's wait."

"Don't worry, if you have any problems, just come to me. Even if I have to pester the captain every day, I will definitely get you a good desk," Li Feng promised. "By the way, this is Public Security Wu. You know her, right? If there's any problem, ask her to arrest me, or our captain as well."

"Hahaha, this guy is really good at joking. How could we not trust him?"

The women only noticed Wu Shengnan at this time. After all, Wu Shengnan didn't live in the same place with them. But when Li Feng mentioned it, they felt that she looked familiar. Isn't this Director Wu's daughter?

Oh, with this child here, they don’t have to worry at all.

"Auntie, don't worry. I promise that if there are any problems, I will help you talk to him."

Wu Shengnan was quite cooperative. Wang Qian looked at the two of them and thought, this young man and Shengnan must have a close relationship, as he kept helping her out. "Oh, let's go back and ask Lao Chen, what's the relationship between these two?"
I should have kept this young man for a cup of tea. Wang Qian felt a little regretful. Maybe Lao Chen bought the furniture for Shengnan's sake. She almost got into trouble.

"Yes, don't worry, we have Daguo here. If there is any problem, I will ask Daguo to help you ask."

"How could that be? We are very relieved. The young man is a very honest person."

My goodness, Han Anmin and Han Fuqiang's mouths were twitching. It was obvious that Li Feng was a talkative person, so how could he be such a down-to-earth person?

"Don't worry, everyone. When the furniture is delivered, it will be placed here and inspected on the spot. If there is any problem, I will take it back and replace it immediately. If it doesn't work the first time, I will replace it again until you are satisfied. I promise."

"Hey, young man, I believe you."

"That's right, such an honest young man is really rare."

Okay, okay, even Wu Shengnan felt that Li Feng was going a bit too far. Why was he becoming more and more exaggerated?

"It's getting late."

Wu Shengnan reminded him, and Li Feng finally realized it. "Oh, right, we have to go back quickly. Ladies, I'm going to go back first. When the furniture is delivered, I'll call Team Leader Chen and ask everyone to leave someone at home."

"Okay, don't worry, young man. Auntie is usually at home."

"that would be great."

After coming out of the family compound, Li Feng's smile disappeared. Wu Shengnan went back to the Public Security Bureau for something, so Li Feng and his group did not return to Hanjiaba immediately.

"Why don't you go back?"

"Uncle Fuqiang, Anmin, it's rare for you to come out."

Li Feng said with a smile. "Besides, it's already noon. If we rush back, we might not be able to eat. Let's go to the state-owned restaurant and have a meal."

"What?"

The state-owned restaurant is just a decent meal. Han Fuqiang really wanted to pry open Li Feng's head to see what was inside. The food in the state-owned restaurant is delicious, and a meal there costs at least one yuan.

"Forget it, it's okay to go hungry."

"That won't do. We've worked all day, we can't go back on an empty stomach. Uncle Fuguo will scold us then."

Li Feng said, "Let's go, just have a simple meal."

There were four or five of them, so Li Feng ordered four dishes, two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and five pounds of rice. "Wow, this meal cost over three yuan," Han Anmin muttered on the way back, and Li Feng waved his hand.

"Anmin, that's not how the account is calculated."

Li Feng said with a smile. "On this trip, we collected 110 to 20 yuan just for the two sets of furniture. Add to that the 25 yuan deposit for the fifth set, and another 200 to 300 yuan for the rest. We didn't eat or drink for free, so we made at least a hundred yuan in profit."

"But, this is too expensive."

The meal cost more than three dollars. Han Anmin had never eaten such an expensive meal in his life. He just had fried pork and some other dishes for his wedding, and the whole meal cost no more than one dollar. Even if the wine was included, it was only two dollars.

"Let's not talk about this anymore."

Han Fuqiang said, "Next time, let's bring some dry food and save some. The team is in a difficult situation right now."

"That won't do."

Li Feng said, "Next time I come over, I plan to treat Team Leader Chen and Public Security Officer Wu to a meal. Look, we've already gotten five more orders thanks to them, and I'm afraid they won't accept our gifts. We have to treat them to a meal, or else it'll seem like we have no manners at all."

"This, do you really want to invite me?"

"That's for sure."

Li Feng thought to himself, what a joke! Eating dry food is better than eating at a state-owned restaurant. "Anmin, tell Uncle Fuguo when the time comes."

"Ah, I say?"

Han Anmin waved his hands repeatedly. "You should do it. You can talk the dead back to life with your mouth, but I can't do that."

"Okay, okay, I say."

Han Anmin was still mumbling about the three-dollar lunch bill, while Li Feng leaned back and took a nap. When he got home, Li Feng went to find Han Fuguo. "Hey, Uncle Guofu, count it! One hundred and thirty-five yuan!"

"One hundred and thirty-five yuan, why is it so much?" (End of this chapter)