Reborn in 1977, I will no longer be my brother's blood bag.

When Deputy Factory Director Jiang handed over the new order, his face still held the joy of having just finished the previous order.

"Mr. Lin, could you take another look at this for me?"

Lin Xiuhe flipped through two pages.

Five hundred household folding clothes racks.

The first batch of 200 will be delivered in seven days.

The man from the farm implement factory leaned over, and after seeing the quantity, he frowned.

"This... we can't possibly finish the whole order."

Deputy Factory Director Jiang had just sat down when he stood up again.

"Why can't you eat anymore? Five hundred isn't that many."

"The quantity isn't large, but we still have our own work piling up." The other party pointed to the orders with their hand. "Take them all; seven days is too tight. If we don't deliver on this, it'll delay the other orders too. What's the point?"

The people at the small hardware factory took the order and looked at it for a long time.

"We can do some of the metal parts at the front. But I wouldn't dare agree to do all the assembly and polishing at the back."

The three companies had just finished processing the previous order, and now a new order had arrived. The people at the table were already calculating their own work.

Deputy Factory Director Jiang was somewhat annoyed.

"We can't just send the order back the same way it arrived, can we?"

Lin Xiuhe retrieved the order.

Are there any other factories in the county that make these kinds of small items?

"This kind of..." The man from the small hardware factory stroked his chin, "There seems to be one over on Chengnan Street. They used to make wire clothes hangers, pot racks, and things like that."

"I know that place." Deputy Factory Director Jiang was clearly not optimistic. "It's a small place with only a few people."

"Let's go see it first."

Lin Xiuhe closed the order.

"Let's go."

The small factory in Chengnan Subdistrict was even smaller than Lin Xiuhe had imagined.

Two rows of old bungalows surround a narrow courtyard, with bundles of wire leaning against the wall, and newly made clothes hangers on bamboo poles to dry the paint.

Director Ye heard the bicycle bell outside, wiped his hands, and came out of the house.

"Director Jiang? What brings you here today?"

"I've brought you some work."

Deputy Factory Director Jiang shoved the order into her hands.

Director Ye's eyes immediately lit up.

"Five hundred?"

She looked down again.

"Pay 200 in advance for seven days..."

The initial joy quickly turned into embarrassment.

"Mr. Lin, we can do the assembly at the back. But we don't have time to do the metal parts at the front."

"What if someone else makes the metal parts?"

Director Ye looked up, his tone noticeably faster.

"That's fine."

"Don't rush to agree." Lin Xiuhe looked into the room. "How many people are there in total?"

Sixteen.

"Two hundred in seven days, is that really possible?"

"Hmm..." Director Ye counted on his fingers for a while, then called into the room, "Xiao Mei! What's the maximum amount you can pack in a day?"

A young woman's voice soon came from inside.

"It cost around twenty when I rushed there. What's wrong?"

"We have a new order."

The moment those three words were uttered, the room immediately became lively.

A young female worker with short braids peeked out from the door, her hands still covered in black ash.

"Director Ye, is there really something new to do?"

"It's not even taken down yet, what's the rush?"

The girl shrank her neck, but couldn't help laughing.

"I was just asking."

An older female worker behind her also came over.

"If it really connects, then we won't have to stop at the end of the month, right?"

Director Ye paused slightly, then turned back to urge them on.

"The work is still in hand, so don't worry about next month yet."

She spoke firmly, but when she looked at the orders again, she was much more attentive than before.

"Forest worker."

"Um?"

"We'll accept the metal parts as long as they arrive on time."

"Seven days?"

"Seven days."

Director Ye gritted his teeth and added another sentence.

"I'm willing to sign for this amount."

Lin Xiuhe nodded.

"Let's talk about it when we get back."

Director Ye went back to the factory with them.

The people from the small hardware factory and the farm implement factory are still here.

Deputy Factory Director Jiang redistributed the orders.

"We can take on the work behind the street factory. Now it depends on how we can gather the work in front."

The people from the small hardware factory will take the orders over first.

"We're doing these things smoothly, and we can produce a batch in three days."

They came over to look at the farm implement factory.

"Then give us the rest. But how much will you actually contribute in the first batch? Don't end up arguing while you're waiting."

"You think I'll skimp on you?"

"I'm not afraid of you shortchanging me, I'm afraid they'll be waiting to dress up."

Director Ye was anxious and immediately pushed his notebook over.

"Tell me when the first batch will arrive. I need to arrange for people to arrive."

The group of people took turns talking, and soon broke up what was originally a single order into smaller parts.

As Deputy Factory Director Jiang took notes, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"Why didn't you say so earlier? Just now, one or two of them said they couldn't answer."

The people at the small hardware factory glared at him.

"If you throw the whole sheet at me, of course I won't take it. I'll just do the section that's easier for me; will that be the same?"

"Okay, okay, okay."

Deputy Factory Director Jiang smiled and waved his hand.

"As long as it can be made, that's fine."

Just as they finished speaking, a man in his forties walked in through the door.

The county department store's procurement funds.

He was also holding an order in his hand.

"I could hear you two talking so excitedly even through the door."

Deputy Factory Director Jiang stood up.

"You've come at the right time, I've found the person for you."

Which one?

"Chengnan Street Factory".

When Qian, the purchasing agent, turned around and saw Director Ye, a hint of concern appeared between his brows.

"Will you answer?"

Director Ye understood the implication and looked somewhat displeased.

"What, we can't accept it?"

"Director Ye, don't worry."

Qian, the purchasing manager, quickly explained.

"This isn't just a few hangers. It's two hundred in seven days, and this is the first batch. If the quality isn't good or the quantity isn't complete, I'll be the first person they'll come to after I take the goods in."

Director Ye's expression softened somewhat.

"It's normal for you to be afraid of this."

She opened her notebook.

"There are sixteen of us. As long as the metal parts are delivered on time, the assembly and packaging can keep up."

Be cautious with your spending.

"Where are the samples?"

Director Ye's hand stopped on the notebook.

I've never made this before.

Ready-made samples are naturally not available.

Qian Caigou started working on it.

"You see, I can't just sign the contract based on a simple 'it can be done,' right?"

Lin Xiuhe looked up at the clock on the wall.

It's almost three o'clock.

"Comrade Qian, what time do you get off work?"

"5:30."

"We'll send one over to you before five o'clock."

Qian Caigou raised his eyebrows.

"Shall we do it now?"

"Um."

"Two hours?"

"Try it first."

Lin Xiuhe looked at him.

"You can decide once the goods arrive. If they don't, then let's pretend we never discussed this."

Qian Caigou considered for a few seconds and nodded.

"OK."

"I waited for you at five o'clock."

The first set wasn't done well.

One of the iron parts delivered by the small hardware factory was misaligned.

Director Ye realized something was wrong when he was only halfway through the installation.

"This won't work, we can't take it back."

Xiaomei suddenly panicked.

"Is it still possible to redo it in time?"

The clock on the wall was past 3:40.

The man from the small hardware factory picked up the item, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"I'll go back and redo it."

"Hurry up!"

Director Ye chased after him to the door, then realized he had urged him too hard, and added:

"Don't fall on the road."

The other person got on their bike and waved without turning their head.

"Know!"

The second set of iron parts arrived at 4:10.

Xiaomei and another female worker were squatting by the table assembling the food.

The more you rush, the more likely you are to make mistakes.

A piece of wire wasn't properly ground, and Xiaomei's hand was cut.

Director Ye grabbed her wrist.

"Go wash up first."

"It's alright."

Xiaomei took a clean cloth and wrapped it around her neck.

"It's such a small opening, it will be dark by the time I get back."

"you……"

Director Ye was so angry he wanted to yell at her.

The girl had already picked up the file and continued sharpening.

"Director, please don't stand next to me. I get even slower when I'm nervous."

The female worker next to him chuckled.

She also thinks you're in the way.

"Get to work already."

Director Ye cursed, but took a half step back to the side.

4:38.

The folding clothes rack is finally up.

Director Ye first pressed both sides.

Then it was put away and reopened.

"This trip."

Xiaomei has already gone to get the wrapping cloth.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

4:52.

Offices on the second floor of the department store were already closed.

Qian, the purchasing agent, was looking down at the documents when a series of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door.

"Comrade Qian!"

Director Ye rushed in carrying a clothes rack, his hair all messed up by the wind.

"Take a look."

Xiao Mei and another female worker followed closely behind, their cheeks flushed from running.

Lin Xiuhe was the last to enter.

Qian Caigou glanced at the clock on the wall.

"We actually made it in time."

"Let's look at the things first."

After catching his breath, Director Ye put the clothes rack on the ground.

Money was used to purchase goods.

I pressed it.

It was taken back.

He used a bit more force when he opened it the second time.

The clothes rack remained standing firmly.

"Is this your first time?"

"first."

Qian Caigou then looked at the locations of several links.

"Did you go back in the middle?"

Xiao Mei is quick to speak.

"The first set didn't work out, this is the second set."

Director Ye turned and glared at her.

"You just tell me everything."

Xiaomei pursed her lips, her eyes still sparkling.

Qian, the purchasing agent, actually smiled.

"You've failed before and you still dare to tell me? Okay."

He sat back down at the table and opened the drawer.

When the order was presented, Director Ye subconsciously took a step forward.

"The first batch is two hundred."

Qian Caigou took a pen and tapped the date.

"Seven days."

"The price will remain as previously agreed."

Director Ye confirmed it again.

"Really giving it to us?"

"Okay, here you go."

"But let's make this clear first, the quantity can't be less than what's required, and the quality can't be shoddy. If there are any problems later, I'll definitely come looking for you."

"You look for it."

Director Ye picked up his pen.

"Since I dared to sign, I dare to admit it."

Write down the name.

The purchasing agent stamped the order with a red seal.

With a "snap".

Xiao Mei, who was standing behind, immediately blushed.

The female worker next to her quietly tugged at her sleeve.

"Hey, I've got work next month."

Xiaomei smiled, biting her lip.

Director Ye heard it, but this time he pretended not to hear it.

She folded up the newly stamped order and carefully put it into her bag.

But a smile remained on his lips.

Qian Caiyuan shifted his procurement efforts to Lin Xiuhe.

"Engineer Lin, I really don't understand your research institute anymore."

"What's wrong?"

"I was in charge of the noodle press machine a couple of days ago, and today I'm here to help the street factory get clothes drying racks."

Lin Xiuhe laughed.

"The research institute does not accept orders."

"So what are you after today?"

Lin Xiuhe glanced at Director Ye.

"They can do it."

He then pointed to the orders on the table.

"That's exactly what you need."

"If we can connect it, we should connect it, so that both sides don't get anxious."

Qian Caigou nodded.

Just as I was about to say something, the phone on the table rang.

"Feed?"

He was smiling at first.

After listening for a few words, he sat up straight.

"one thousand?"

Director Ye had just fastened his bag when he stopped.

Qian Caigou asked again:

"When?"

They talked for a while on the other end of the phone.

He grabbed the paper and quickly jotted down a few notes.

When he hung up the phone, several pairs of eyes in the office were staring at him.

When it comes to purchasing money, we should first consult Director Ye.

"They just asked in the provincial capital."

"If you can deliver these two hundred within seven days—"

Director Ye's smile gradually faded.

"and then?"

The purchasing agent turned the paper over.

A number is clearly written on it.

"One thousand."

He looked up.

"Do you still dare to accept the offer?"