Age: Passionate youth, starting from graduation assignment

Chapter 236: Selling Fertilizer, Opening a New Chapter
Chen Xiaoen took the information, said thank you, and leaned on the case to read it carefully.

The tables and chairs she sat on were all prepared by Xu Jichang in advance and were made of solid wood.

When it was almost time to eat, Xu Jichang invited her to the cafeteria, but Chen Xiaoen said that he would continue to study the information with great concentration and would eat together next time.

Haha, I really saw the person right, he is quite concerned about his work.

Xu Jicheng didn't force himself, so he and Yu Yingzi went to the cafeteria first.

When leaving the office, Yu Yingzi obviously had something to say but was unable to say it.

Xu Jichang saw this clearly. After leaving the office for a while, he asked her a question: "What's wrong? I can't speak."

"Nothing. I just think that the new female educated youth is so cool..."

Yu Yingzi tilted her head and thought for a while before finding the right adjective, "So elegant."

"I feel just like those ladies in the books."

"Oh, why didn't I see it?"

In fact, Xu Jichang saw this before Yu Yingzi, and he just said it deliberately.

"You will find it if you observe more there."

Yu Yingzi said with a smile.

The two of them entered the canteen, each ordered some food, and sat at the table to eat slowly.

Until the two of them finished eating and returned to the office, Chen Xiaoen was still sitting at the table, carefully reading the information given by Xu Jichang, and taking notes from time to time, without noticing the two men's return.

Yu Yingzi stuck out her tongue when she saw this, feeling a little shocked.

There are not many people like her in state-owned units these days who are extremely serious and responsible about their work.

Xu Jichang nodded slightly in his heart, acknowledging Chen Xiaoen's enthusiasm.

"Xiao En, go and eat. Otherwise, there will be no food in the cafeteria."

Xu Jichang walked to Chen Xiaoen and said.

"Ah, don't worry, wait until I finish memorizing this page."

Chen Xiaoen said without raising his head, still writing furiously in his hand.

Xu Jichang was finally amused by her appearance, and reached out to close her notebook: "Okay, don't rush this for a while."

"You can't go to the afternoon shift hungry."

Chen Xiaoen raised her beautiful and fair face: "Thank you, leader, I just want to..."

"Okay, I know you want to adapt to work as soon as possible, so go ahead."

Xu Jichang kept smiling.

Chen Xiaoen slowly got up and walked to the cafeteria. When he went out, his legs were numb because he had been sitting in one position for too long, and he almost fell down.

Okay... I really hired the right person this time.

Recalling the scene where Chen Xiaoen studied the unit information carefully just now, Yu Yingzi sighed in her heart.

After a while, Chen Xiaoen finished his meal and returned to the office to continue studying.

Xu Jichang squinted behind his desk until the factory office sent someone to find him.

"What, the boss has something to do with me?"

When the secretary from the factory office woke him up, Xu Jichang opened his eyes and said.

"Yes, but you don't have to go there this time."

The factory secretary said politely, then lowered his voice and said, "Our factory's flexible sales pilot has been approved."

"And the factory has exceeded planned production."

"You can then go and make sales. The current sales allowed is one ton."

Wow, we have a clue so quickly.

Xu Jichang thought to himself and nodded to the other party: "Okay, I understand."

"Thank you for coming all the way to tell me."

"Where is the hard work?"

The factory secretary smiled and said, "You should be busy here first, I'll leave first."

"Okay, take it slow."

Xu Jichang nodded and after the person left, he stood up and walked to Chen Xiaoen's side.

"Go for a walk and take a rest."

Xu Jichang said to Chen Xiaoen who had just finished taking notes and was checking them.

Chen Xiaoen looked up at Xu Jichang and understood that he had something to say to him, so he understood: "Good leader."

Yu Yingzi looked at the two of them with curious eyes, wondering what they would say after they went out, so they should avoid her.

But she also knew very well, don't ask too many questions that you shouldn't ask, and the leader will naturally let you know what you need to know.

Not long after, Xu Jichang and Chen Xiaoen walked into the factory area.

It is the busiest time of the day right now, and there are not many cadres and workers in this huge area.

Xu Jichang had no risk of being overheard, so he said, "Comrade Xiaoen, the factory recently issued a policy called flexible sales."

"Based on the current production, the flexible sales quota we have is one ton. I plan to take you to sell this ton of fertilizer."

"Do you have the confidence to complete this mission with me?"

Chen Xiaoen's eyes lit up after hearing this: Flexible sales...

Finally, are you ready to let go a little bit?

"I have confidence."

Chen Xiaoen was very happy to see Xu Jichang trusting him so much and assigning him such an important task as soon as he was recruited. "I just don't know what the leader thinks about the task at the moment."

"Let me give you the bottom line. Although the sales are flexible, the price is fixed."

Xu Jichang looked at Chen Xiaoen leisurely and said, "Do you understand what this means?"

"Understand...the road is all about taking small steps."

Chen Xiaoen whispered, and after speaking, he looked around cautiously.

After all, her overseas Chinese status is still too special in this era.

Even if their family still lives a relatively peaceful life, they still have to be on guard.

"Well, my plan is that although we are fixed on the price, we can discuss payment terms and so on."

"You can also talk to the team below about the relevant conditions."

"Hmm... I better think carefully, my leader. The price is fixed, but we can talk about other related conditions."

Chen Xiaoen was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

She comes from a merchant family, so she knows all these things.

I just didn't expect that the young leader in front of me could actually think of this.

Amazing, really amazing.

Chen Xiaoen admired in his heart.

The long-term planned economy has caused most people to have weak business awareness.

Chen Xiaoen was still thinking about how to express these words in a more appropriate way.

Unexpectedly, Xu Jichang had already had the same idea in his mind.

"Don't be humble, you must have thought of it yourself."

Xu Jichang chuckled and said, "I'm just setting a direction. You can think about the relevant details now and simulate the situation when talking to others."

"Try to perform well when the time comes."

"I am the leader. I will definitely live up to your expectations." Chen Xiaoen said with a sweet smile.

"That's all, go back."

After Xu Jichang finished speaking, he turned around and led her back to the office.

In the office, Yu Yingzi was sorting out documents when she saw Xu Jichang coming back and peeking at him secretly.

The two of them went out and talked for so long. What did they talk about?

Yu Yingzi speculated in her heart.

It was hard for her to ask, so she could only mutter in her heart.

……

The next morning, Xu Jichang communicated with the factory for a while, and after confirming that the flexible sales quota of one ton was OK, he took the bus with Chen Xiaoen to Lianhua Township.

Li Yulin of Lianhua Township is an old acquaintance of Xu Jichang and it is also where he once worked.

Now that there are benefits, let’s first ask him if he is interested.If he is interested and can offer suitable conditions, then make this deal with him.

Xu Jichang thought truthfully.

Like Heixiazitun, buses cannot enter the interior of Lianhua Township, so Xu Jichang and Chen Xiaoen walked the last part of the way.

As a result, before walking very far, Chen Xiaoen began to pant.

It shouldn’t be. After all, I have jumped in the queue. I only have so little physical strength?
Xu Jichang listened to Chen Xiaoen's breathing and thought in his heart.

Chen Xiaoen noticed something strange in Xu Jichang's eyes and smiled sheepishly: "I didn't do much work when I jumped in line."

"The food is all bought from the members."

Well, no wonder the skin remains so white and tender.

Xu Jichang suddenly realized the truth.

Among the educated youth who are currently jumping in line, there are some who are better off and do not participate in production or earn work points. They rely on purchasing for daily food and drink.

Xu Jichang has nothing to say about this. It doesn't matter if he spends less money and suffers less. He has the capital.

Besides, enduring hardship is never a virtue.

Those in society who pride themselves on having endured hardship and ridicule those who have not endured hardship are often not really proud in their hearts. On the contrary, they are more jealous.

"It's okay, walk slower."

Xu Jichang said nonchalantly, "Save your energy and be in a good state when you talk to the people in Lianhua Township later."

"Yeah, thank you, leader. Speaking of leader, you just said you know the director of the commune in Lianhua Township. What kind of person is this director?"

"He is a very nice person, he has many ideas, and he is willing to think about the members. I didn't come to him in the first place just because I was familiar with him."

"Oh... then, boss, why didn't you just call him and invite him to the factory, instead of running all the way to find him?"

"It's no problem if I call him over. After all, fertilizer is a scarce commodity nowadays."

"It's just that I hope I can be a favor to him."

Xu Jichang stopped abruptly here.

He has been purchasing mountain products in Lianhua Township, which is why he wants to establish a favor with Li Yulin.

But at this level, there is no need to tell Chen Xiaoen.

After all, the two of them had just met, not yet familiar with each other, and they didn't have a particularly deep friendship, so they had to be careful when speaking.

Chen Xiaoen also wisely did not ask his boss why he wanted to do favors for Li Yulin, and started asking other questions related to flexible sales.

Xu Jichang patiently answered these questions one by one and told him everything he could.

By the time the question was almost answered, the two of them had arrived at the Lianhua Township Commune compound.

Next to the manger at the entrance of the compound, Zhang Youtian was feeding the large animals, holding a bundle of fodder in his arms.

"Old Zhang."

Xu Jitong shouted to him with a deafening voice, which frightened Chen Xiaoen next to him and his pupils shrank.

"Hey?"

Zhang Youtian turned around and saw Xu Jichang. He immediately dropped the fodder in his arms, wiped his hands on his clothes and ran over.

"Hello, leader, why didn't you inform us first when you came?"

"We should be ready to welcome him."

Zhang Youtian stretched out his calloused hands.

Xu Jichang stretched out his hand and shook his hand: "If you have anything to prepare, let's just talk about something. Are you, Director Li, free?"

"I'll report to him right away, please go first."

After Zhang Youtian finished speaking, he quickly invited Xu Jichang and Chen Xiaoen into the commune courtyard. At the same time, he did not forget to say hello to Chen Xiaoen, "Hello, lesbian, may I ask what your name is?"

"Miangui's surname is Chen."

"Hmm, Leader Xu, Comrade Chen, please wait here."

While talking, Zhang Youtian invited the two of them into the commune's guest room, a small tile-roofed room with clear windows. After making tea for them, he hurried out to find Li Yulin.

After a while, Li Yulin came over under the leadership of Lao Zhang.

"Hello, Comrade Jichang. Welcome to our Lianhua Township to guide our work again."

Li Yulin stretched out his hand with a cheerful expression, held it with Xu Jichang, and then sat on the kang.

Zhang Youtian hurriedly made him a pot of tea, and after making the tea, he consciously left.

"Haha, I can't take it seriously. I just have something I want to talk to Director Li about."

Xu Jichang smiled and said, "I have a ton of fertilizer in my hands now. Do you, Lianhua Township, need it?"

After saying these words, he clearly saw Li Yulin's pupils tremble.

A ton of fertilizer?Didn't I hear it wrong?

Fertilizer is a valuable strategic material these days, and its distribution is carried out strictly according to the plan.

Not to mention Dongfang Fertilizer Factory, even the province cannot distribute even one ton to the grassroots.

Xu Jichang told him this as soon as he opened his mouth today, which really shocked Li Yulin.

If we can buy this fertilizer...next year, the granaries of every household in the Lianhua Township commune, as well as the large warehouses of the commune, must not be filled with food...

"Needy, so needy."

Li Yulin immediately expressed his position without thinking about it.

Of course, he also did not forget to find out the origin of this batch of fertilizer: "Is this batch of fertilizer... a defective product that was eliminated from the factory?"

This is the only possibility he can imagine, because these days state-owned factories occasionally produce defective products, which will flow into the market through independent sales.

Xu Jichang shook his head: "No, it's the factory's flexible sales quota. To be honest, even if it is a defective product, it is impossible to have such a large quantity."

"Yes, Director Li. Our price this time will be based on the planned price stipulated by the state."

Chen Xiaoen took over the conversation and said, "It's just that other teams also got the news and came to ask us about this matter. You see..."

Li Yulin received a massive amount of information in his mind instantly.

Flexible selling?I have never heard of these four words, but I think it is a good thing.Otherwise, so much chemical fertilizer would never reach our poor and remote country.

However, the possible existence of competitors also made him feel particularly wary.

"Please rest assured. As long as your company is willing to sell the fertilizer to us, we will definitely pay the full amount in cash. No, pay in advance, or just give the money to you now."

"Also, from now on, our Lianhua Township Commune will take care of the supply of vegetables to your unit. The prices are guaranteed to be more affordable than those on the market."

Li Yulin settled the account very clearly.

If you can get a ton of fertilizer this time by paying in advance and supplying vegetables at a preferential price, it is still worth it.

Xu Jichang laughed after hearing this: Li Yulin has experienced the world and knows when to make what statement.

(End of this chapter)