Reborn in the Millennium: Building a Fortune from Fishing

Chapter 164 Old Grain
"I heard you just got married?"

After chatting for a while, the manager suddenly said.

"Yes, we got married during the Chinese New Year." He nodded with a smile, took a deep breath and exhaled a column of smoke. Yanyan?

"Is your wife a formal employee of the grain station?"

"I'll become your permanent employee in May. I'm currently pregnant and I'm at home." He told the truth, but there was still a hint of pride in his voice.

It’s awesome that you can get a permanent job even if you’re on leave at home during pregnancy.

"Haha, that's great. I'll send another batch of goods over tomorrow and give you a one-cent price increase as a gift."

Qin Dahe didn't agree immediately, but asked tentatively: "Grandpa, we are old acquaintances. If you have any questions, just tell me. I will definitely help if I can."

The implication is that whether or not one can help depends on the matter.

"Well, before the summer harvest every year, there's a process of clearing out old grain. I know your town's reserves, and you can still produce over 60 tons of corn and wheat this year. The price will be determined by the grain station. What do you think?"

The manager said cautiously that there were only two or three formal employees in a small grain station, and this boy's wife was already an absolute member of the management team.

"I can't guarantee that. Can I go back and ask at night?" He frowned. This might not be possible.

The webmaster might even have to take charge of it. Yanyan has just been working there for over half a year and has been resting at home for three months. How could she have any say?

"It's okay. Even if the deal fails, we still have friendship. Haha." The manager said generously.

The main reason is that their factory has received many orders from farms this year, and if the food supply is entirely new, the cost will be too high.

The price was so high that they started looking for ways to get old grain. Although it was more troublesome and required building relationships and giving benefits, the cost was really low.

Their factory has checked all the grain stations in the county and has taken over two of them so far. Knowing the situation on Qin Dahe's side, they are naturally concerned.

However, they also know that there is little hope. If they give a penny tomorrow as a token of their appreciation, they can get the food. It will be okay to pay a price when they buy the food from him later.

"Then I'll leave first."

"Well, drive slowly on the road." The manager smiled.

On the way back, the sky in the afternoon had changed and it became gloomy. By the time we arrived in town, it had already started to rain.

Qingming Festival is approaching, and it seems that the weather is not very good at this time every year.

After this wave of cooling is over, we will start to harvest cotton germs.

I opened some windows and let in the rain and spring breeze, which was cool and comfortable.

When he got home, he went to his mother's room first and gave them the money.

"I'm still taking the money from you." The old mother hesitated as she held the money. Her son had already spent a lot of money on receiving the goods today. What if her daughter-in-law has any objections to it in the evening?
"It's okay. We haven't split up yet. Just take it and consider it as my early retirement fund for you."

"We are still capable, so how can we rely on you for our old age? We will also prepare money for our grandson's schooling." Although she said so, the old mother still happily put the money away.

This son was not raised in vain. He still takes care of his two elder parents after getting married.

The more I think about her, the happier I am.

"Smash it."

"what happened?"

"Go to the street and buy some meat tomorrow, and Mom will cook it for you."

Qin Dahe's eyes lit up: "Well, I still understand me."

I don’t know how many times a year I can eat braised pork. Normally, eating braised pork with potatoes is considered a big meal.

I went back and told the girl about it, and unexpectedly she was also very happy.

"Ever since you said my mom's braised pork was delicious, I've always wanted to try it, but I didn't know how to say it myself." How could a glutton not crave braised pork?

The baby in her belly is such a big eater. Every time she finally eats her fill, she becomes hungry after a while. It must be that the baby has stolen some food.

"Yes, it's delicious. I'll bring back more meat tomorrow, hehe!"

"Yeah, buy more."

The little girl was very happy knowing that she had made money today.

Qin Dahe then asked about the handling of the old grain in their grain station.

"The webmaster rarely asks about this. Last year, it seemed like the accountant hired someone to take it away. I don't know the situation this year." Yanyan said confusedly.

How long has she been working? She has been resting at home since a few months.

"Okay, then forget it." Qin Dahe said indifferently.

There are many ways to make money, there is no need to do this. If the goods cost one cent more, you will only make an extra hundred yuan for 10,000 kilograms.

"If the manager wants it, I'll go ask him." The little girl frowned.

She had not experienced these social customs before, and thought that if she asked, she might be able to sell some.

"Hey, don't worry. Even if I don't sell them grain, I will still sell it to them." Qin Dahe said proudly.

"Why? Doesn't the manager give you a hard time?"

"How is that possible? You're a college graduate and you're in the countryside. It wouldn't be surprising for you to become a deputy station chief in a few years."

We are now promoting the rejuvenation of cadres, and it is difficult to change important units. However, it is best to use grain stations, which are low-paying offices, to compile data. The data will look much better if you average them out.

Of course, there are also people who turn grain stations into muddy offices, and in the end they basically have nothing to eat.

If the manager is smart, he will maintain his relationship with his family. Who knows what the situation will be like in two years.

It would be much more convenient if I had a long-term acquaintance at the grain station.

Farmers like them generally don't dare to do anything dishonest, they just want to get the old grain back with a clean record.

Yanyan thought about it for a while but still didn't understand what was going on, so Qin Dahe explained it to her carefully.

Although there are only two or three staff members at the grain station and they don't know much about the human relationships, it is always good to teach them more things. It is easy to be cheated if you are ignorant.

"If you're unsure about something at the station, come back and tell me. Got you?"

He had to remind them that if anyone with unclear minds wanted to cause trouble, they should be picked up if possible.

There are generally no major problems with this type of grain station. Just pay attention to fire safety and temperature control. However, once a problem occurs, it is normal for innocent people to be affected.

"Yes, I will tell my brother." The little girl nodded quickly.

The two chatted for a long time, and Qin Dahe taught her some things to pay attention to when getting along with colleagues in the workplace.

As the director of a large factory with hundreds of employees, he is definitely well-versed in this area and it is enough for him to teach the little girl.

He was just chatting here when a big three-wheeled vehicle came in, which was also working on lengthening and widening.

I went up to him and chatted with him for a few minutes, then he looked around the car.

"What? One and a half meters longer? Are you drunk, brother?" Qin Dahe said with a helpless smile.

"what happened?"

"Unless your car is not going up or down hills, and the heavy objects are all loaded in the front, there is no way to extend it so much, and it will easily tilt." He explained patiently.

I've met a lot of people like this. They always want to extend their trucks by one meter or one and a half meters. It's outrageous. It would be great if they could spend their time on making a 100-ton truck.

"Then how much longer do you think it can be extended? I'm a cement hauler." The man handed out a cigarette, a Furong King, which was quite high-end.

Qin Dahe took the cigarette and lit it with his head tilted. "70 centimeters at most, a little wider on both sides, and with weights in the front. The cost is about 4,000. If you're sure you want it, I'll make a list for you."

"Yes, everyone says you do a great job." The man nodded.

Nowadays, no one who holds the steering wheel is poor, whether they are transporting people or goods.

Even if they use their big tricycles to pick up passengers, they can still make tens of thousands of yuan a year.

The price of iron has increased this year. He skillfully wrote out a list of materials. The total cost of the materials was 1200 yuan, and the labor fee was yuan.

He took 500 yuan to help with drawing the blueprints and doing the heavy work, and left the rest to Erhu and the others.

It's comfortable to earn this money. Erhu and his friends have poor financial support, so they can only earn this hard-earned money.

"Is the engine 25 horsepower?" After handing over the list, he thought of the problem with the engine and quickly said, "Don't fix it first and then change the engine."

"Huh?" The man was a little confused: "I have twelve horses."

"The engine also needs to be replaced. This is worth a lot of money."

"Okay, I'll send an engine over later. Let me know when the car is modified. You can pay me when you get here." The man said gritting his teeth.

The price of four thousand three, plus the engine, can buy half a large tricycle, but there is no other way.

He doesn't have two drivers, so one more person driving means one more person to share the money. If he drives alone, it is enough to ask someone at home to help move the goods.

"Okay." Qin Dahe nodded and stomped out the cigarette.

This is a big order, and we have only accepted three so far this year.

After the man left, he drove directly to Tiedan's house, where the car modification workshop was now located.

When Grandpa Tiedan knew about the job of this big three-wheeled car, he was very happy and said to himself that it was really worth it to give him a washing machine and musk.

"Tiedan, where is Erhu?" There was also a big tricycle parked in the yard, doing some simple sealing work.

"He went to the meadow across the river to hunt rabbits. I was going to call you, but when I heard you were going to collect the goods, I gave up." Tiedan looked at the big three-wheeled vehicle with great interest. "What's wrong with this vehicle?"

"It's a big job, lengthening and widening. I'll give you the blueprints and do some precision work. However, the hourly rate is 1200, so I'll give you 500, is that okay?"

"Okay, you decide." Tiedan nodded vigorously.

Qin Dahe helped with some important work, and he and Erhu worked overtime to finish the rest in two days.

Three hundred and fifty yuan per person, this wage is something that only master craftsmen can afford. The unskilled workers would be so happy that they would wake up smiling in their sleep if they could get it.

The iron sheet on the front of the car can also be sold for money, but Qin Dahe didn't try to get it.

"We have to do a great job this time," he said with a frown.

Every time he delivered a car, he had to check it carefully, for fear of damaging his reputation.

Sometimes some remediation is needed, and the two of them handle some details very roughly.

"I know. I will definitely pay attention this time." He nodded quickly.

Taking out his drawing book, he began to draw a sketch first, and then drew a structural diagram based on the sketch.

Tiedan stopped working on the tricycle at this time and watched attentively from the side. The drawings are the standard to become a master craftsman, and welding skills can always be improved as long as you practice.

After drawing the blueprints, there are still a lot of supplies to purchase. The materials for these large vehicle parts have to be bought on the spot, and the stock at home is definitely not enough.

"I've given you the list. I'll pick up the things you need to buy when I come back tomorrow."

After saying that, he gave a cigarette to Tiedan's father and pulled him aside to talk.

"Dad, let me tell you something." They both lit up their cigarettes.

"Tell me what it is. I will definitely help you as long as it is possible." The old man nodded heavily. He thought Qin Dahe wanted his help with something.

"Welding for a long time will damage your lungs. Keep an eye on the two little ones. Make sure they wear cotton masks."

"Yeah, I know that's how Old Chen from Chenwan left, but it's good as long as I can make money."

Qin Dahe was a little surprised. He thought the old man would change color when he heard that.

The old man smiled and said, "Welding is actually not that bad. I specifically asked about it. As long as you don't touch copper and aluminum, there's generally no big problem. With their skills, it's too early to even try this. By the time they do, they'll already have children."

"That's true, but you still have to be careful."

"To make money, you have to take risks. Those working on construction sites outside, earning only a few thousand yuan a month, have to fight to the death, and even when they get paid at the end of the year, it's much better to be a skilled worker."

In their minds, this occupational disease is not a disease at all. Being able to support a family is the real skill.

So many people are doing welding, and they are living well, aren't they?

"When will you do something for Tiedan?"

"In May, the girl is Zhaodi from Lige Village. She's an adopted daughter. She can be brought back for 20,000 yuan. They don't want a wedding there."

"When the time comes, we'll hold a grand event here, and people will be completely convinced."

"Haha, the older you get, the wiser you are." Qin Dahe said admiringly.

Everyone understands the truth. As long as people live a good life here and don't go to their parents' home (send money or gifts to their parents' home), spending some money is nothing.

If they are reluctant to spend money on the wedding, it won't work here. After all, we are a well-known family in the village. It would be a joke if we don't hold a wedding.

"You all can come over and have some fun then."

"You don't have to tell me this. Seeing that there is only our baby left among the four of us, you should pay attention to this kind of candidate. I will find a home for our baby by the end of the year." He said with a smile.

"Has the kid saved up some money?"

"I have 10,000 yuan now. I'll take it out more often to fish in the summer, and add some money from me and my grandfather." The grandfather was referring to his father-in-law.

Silly Kid made a lot of money from selling his wooden boxes, plus he did make a lot of money online during the Chinese New Year period, so he has saved up 10,000 yuan.

The boy was a filial son and the old carpenter treated him very well. After his grandmother passed away, sometimes he would not sell the rare goods he got and would give them to the old carpenter as a snack.

The old carpenter also felt sorry for Qin Dahe and talked to him. If the boy still hadn't collected 20,000 yuan by the end of the year, they would pay to help him find a wife.

Anyway, Hanwaer and he are almost brothers now, and their relationship is even better than that of brothers, so he is willing to spend a few thousand dollars.

As long as the child has a good family, his life will be fine in the future.

"You have to ask his mother (Tiedan's mother) about this matter. I don't care about these things." The old man said with a smile.

"Look for them all. I'll ask them one by one. There will always be someone suitable. Hey!"

He was also very happy to think that his brother would have a wife by the end of the year.

After leaving Tiedan's house, he went to Erhu's house again. The two houses were separated by three large houses, so he went directly to see Erhu's father.

I told the story about the welding injury again, and the responses from both sides were almost identical.

For rural people, occupational diseases are not considered diseases.

"Amei isn't pregnant yet?" If most people asked this question, the old man would definitely beat them up, but Qin Dahe asked out of pure concern.

"I don't know. I heard from his mom that he hasn't had any period this month. I'm going to town to check tomorrow."

　Monthly ticket, monthly ticket, another share

　　
　
(End of this chapter)