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Chapter 449 Matchmaking
"Brother Zhu, are you at home?"

"Brother Wang Zhong? Why are you here?" Hearing the sound, He Yuzhu immediately opened the door and walked out.

Wang Zhong smiled and said: "Won't you invite me to come in and sit for a while?"

"Look at me, come in, come in!" He Yuzhu hurriedly welcomed Wang Zhong in.

Wang Zhong didn't hide anything, and asked straight to the point when he entered the door: "Brother Zhu, I came here to ask you, what do you plan to give to Section Chief Qian tomorrow?"

"Just give me cigarettes and wine!" He Yuzhu blurted out.

"Smoking and drinking are indeed good!" Wang Zhong nodded and said, "But the Personnel Administration Department is in charge of personnel transfers in our factory. Brother Zhu, do you think Section Chief Qian lacks your smoking and drinking?"

"What do you mean?" He Yuzhu was not stupid. After hearing what Wang Zhong said, he immediately reacted.

"We must give away cigarettes and alcohol, but those who ask for money from the section chief to help with things are not sending cigarettes and alcohol. Rain is a big deal. We can't just give away cigarettes and alcohol, we have to show sincerity!"

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and then said: "Then how about we give money?"

"The nature of giving money will change. It's definitely not okay!"

"Then what would you like to give me?" He Yuzhu asked.

Wang Zhong said: "Brother Zhu, what do you think Section Chief Qian's family lacks most?"

He Yuzhu thought for a while and said tentatively: "Food?"

Wang Zhongdao: "Even Xu Damao, a projectionist, usually eats fine grains. Do you think a cadre like Section Chief Qian will be short of food at home?"

"That's true!" He Yuzhu said: "What is that?"

Wang Zhong said: "Meat!"

"Meat?" He Yuzhu's eyes suddenly lit up: "Yes, except for chicken, duck and fish, other meat is supplied by ticket, and everyone has a monthly quota. Even in the pigeon market, there is no monthly quota." No matter how much meat is sold, Section Chief Qian’s family will not be short of food, clothing, or money, but they will definitely be short of meat."

"It's not just meat, it has to be good meat!" Wang Zhong said.

He Yuzhu said: "It's already at this point. If you want to get meat, you can only go to the pigeon market at night!"

"After all, meat is an expensive thing. Apart from meat factories, it can only be obtained from the countryside. But there are so many unplanned pigs in the countryside!"

"If I can't buy meat, can I get a meat ticket?"

"Meat coupons are fine too!" Wang Zhong said: "Meat coupons are hard currency. Not to mention the section chief, even the factory director, the meat coupons are rationed every month. The more meat coupons, the better."

He Yuzhu finally had a smile on his face.

At night, He Yuzhu took advantage of the darkness, took the cloth bag, rode Wang Zhong's bicycle, and headed straight for the base of the city wall.

Early the next morning, Wang Zhong specially waited for He Yuzhu and went to the factory together.

"Brother Zhu, how many meat tickets did you get?" Wang Zhong asked in a low voice.

"36 pounds and four taels!" He Yuzhu said: "I bought the meat tickets from several bad guys!"

Wang Zhong was a little surprised: "It's not too much to say too much, it's not too much to say that it's too little. With the addition of tobacco and alcohol, it should be about the same!"

He Yuzhu said: "Brother, time is too tight. I have tried my best to get so much."

Wang Zhong paused for a while and then said: "Brother Zhu, actually I have a classmate whose family has some connections in the meat factory. Do you want me to help you find some beef and mutton?"

"Okay!" He Yuzhu said: "Don't tell us, these 30 kilograms of meat tickets are too much for us, but in the eyes of those section chiefs and factory directors, it really is nothing. As far as their usual reception, it is not a big meal." !”

He Yuzhu is also a sensible person.

Wang Zhong said: "Brother Zhu, you have to think clearly. Rainwater may not be able to do this job. The meat ticket is okay. If Section Chief Qian doesn't accept it, he can return it to you, but the meat will be difficult to deal with!"

He Yuzhu said with a confident smile: "Brother, have you forgotten what my brother does?"

Wang Zhong suddenly said with a look of confusion on his face: "How could I have forgotten this? Well, then I will call my classmate later and ask. If everything goes well, I will have a message at noon!"

"Brother, don't worry, no matter whether the rain works or not, I will always thank you!"

At noon, after dinner, Wang Zhong came to the cafeteria. In the back kitchen of the cafeteria, everyone else was busy working in front and back. He Yuzhu was sitting on a chair, with his legs crossed and a big teapot in his hand, leisurely and comfortable. .

"Brother Zhu!"

"Brother!" When He Yuzhu saw it was Wang Zhong, a smile appeared on his face. He stood up and walked out, leading Wang Zhong to a deserted place next to him.

"Brother, what's the matter?"

After looking around for a long time, He Yuzhu asked excitedly.

Wang Zhong said: "Good news, my classmate said that there is a batch of beef that has just been delivered today, and some of it can be distributed, but the price is..."

"Beef?" He Yuzhu's eyes lit up instantly. Cows are large-scale production tools. Even in the city, you can't easily eat beef. Although beef is not as fat as pork, its texture and taste are not comparable to pork. .

"This is good stuff!" He Yuzhu is a cook himself, so he naturally knows the difference: "Now that we can get beef, it is normal that the price is higher!"

Wang Zhong said: "Two yuan and a pound, and I have to make up for half of the meat coupons!"

Hearing the price, He Yuzhu's face immediately showed embarrassment: "The key point is that I don't have that many meat tickets!"

Wang Zhong said: "I still have some meat tickets, but not that many. How about you go and borrow them from me?"

"It's already now, is it still too late?" He Yuzhu asked worriedly.

"What's the big deal? Let's take two or three kilograms over today and let Section Chief Qian take a look. If Section Chief Qian likes it, we can get some more from my classmates tomorrow and send them to his home. , is it not better than you just carrying ten or twenty kilograms of meat from east to west?"

He Yuzhu thought about it carefully and realized that it really made sense. He said calmly: "I will go find the uncle right now and go to the pigeon market for a walk in the evening! I don't believe it. You can't get anything if you have money."

In the evening, Dong Laishun, He Yuzhu led He Yuyu, and Wang Zhong accompanied him.

No matter how you say it, Wang Zhong is an old man who has experienced many dungeon worlds, and he has been dealing with his father-in-law, Sheng Hong, for decades in Zhifu. Dealing with Section Chief Qian is not something he can easily do. He Yuzhu also has Knowing that he had a bad mouth and would not greet him, he simply echoed and followed Wang Zhong's words.

After the meal, Section Chief Qian and Lao Xu drank happily, and the smiles on their faces never broke during the whole meal. Before leaving, Wang Zhong did not forget to stuff the two kilograms of beef and a ball of meat stamps into Section Qian's room. The chief held his hand and said in a low voice: "This is the beef that Master He has worked so hard to get. Chief Qian, please take it back and taste it. If you think it's good, wait until Master He's sister works tomorrow." Master He will send another twenty pounds to your home!"

"Beef? Twenty pounds?" Section Chief Qian trembled. He had sobered up for a few minutes. He looked at the tightly wrapped oil paper bag in his hand and the meat stamp wrapped in cotton cloth, and opened it. As soon as he saw it, the joy on his face flashed away.

Such a stack of meat tickets weighs at least twenty or thirty kilograms, plus another twenty kilograms of beef tomorrow!
hiss!
Rao is Section Chief Qian, and he can't help but feel a little moved.

Beef is not as good as pork. Section Chief Qian is a section-level cadre of a steel rolling mill. He is not too big or small, but he only manages one-third of an acre of the steel rolling mill. After leaving the steel rolling mill, his department Being tall may not bring much face.

It's okay to get some pork, but it's difficult to get beef and mutton, especially beef. Although the country is now trying to popularize mechanical farming to replace the most primitive cattle farming, the current environment is like this, and cattle are still not allowed in rural areas. Indispensable production tools.

Except for the supply of beef and mutton from time to time over the grassland, beef is usually nowhere to be seen. Twenty pounds of beef is a good thing if you get it, whether you eat it yourself or give it to the leaders above.

Even if you have money, you may not be able to get good things.

Seemingly reading what Chief Qian was thinking, Wang Zhong explained with a smile: "Master He is one of the best chefs in our steel rolling mill. As you know, Chief Qian, the meals our factory hosts on weekdays are... If it’s something else that Master He cooks, Master He may not be able to get it, but if it’s related to food, there’s always some way.”

Section Chief Qian had a smile on his face: "What Xiao Wang is talking about is, Master He's craftsmanship is definitely beyond words!"

"We are short of a clerk in the Administrative Department. Master He, you can bring your sister to the factory tomorrow and come directly to our Human Resources Department!" Section Chief Qian immediately patted his chest and said.

"Thank you, Section Chief Qian, thank you, Section Chief Qian!" After receiving Section Chief Qian's correct words, He Yuzhu's face instantly showed a smile of surprise.

Section Chief Qian got benefits, Lao Xu gained face, Wang Zhong got favors from He Yuzhu, and He Yuzhu found a job for his sister. Each of the four gained something, had enough food and wine, and happily left Dong Laishun.

As he walked out, Wang Zhong said: "Chief Qian, I heard that your son is almost [-] years old, and he is about to find the right person to get married!" "You haven't even decided on your horoscope yet!"

"Section Chief, you have to be humble. Your young master is a talented young man, a salesperson who is one of the eighteen members of the Communist Party of China, and you are taking care of him. If those good girls don't rush over to you, you are just waiting to eat your daughter-in-law's respect." Tea bar!"

These words directly touched Section Chief Qian's heart, but he still said modestly: "It would be great if that boy is really so up to date!"

Wang Zhong continued: "Master He doesn't know anything else, but with this skill in cooking, apart from those master chefs who cook state banquets, there are not many people in Beiping. If you can use it by then, Master He We will be there at any time and we will keep it to your satisfaction.”

Old Xu next to him also helped: "Old Qian, don't tell me, we can't find anyone with Master He's skills in the entire steel rolling mill!"

As he spoke, he also winked at He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu was not stupid and quickly expressed his position: "Chief Qian, as long as you say a word, I will hit wherever you point, without any ambiguity!"

"Master He!" Section Chief Qian's smile got even bigger: "I won't be polite to you then!"

"What are you talking about, Chief Qian? Isn't it the right thing to do things for you?" This was naturally said by Wang Zhong, but He Yuzhu also smiled and acquiesced.

Lao Xu was also helping out, talking in a nonchalant manner.

After finally sending the two section chiefs away, Wang Zhong finally breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at He Yuzhu next to him and warned: "Brother Zhu, before this matter is done, you must remember to keep it secret. If the news leaks out, Rainwater Not to mention that this job is not good, even I have to follow suit. We must not do those things that fail to get done and instead offend others."

He Yuzhu patted his chest and promised: "Brother, don't worry. Although I'm a little confused, I still know the importance. This matter can only be accomplished by your help in making connections. I promise not to say a word to anyone until the matter is completed."

"Brother Zhu, I think, even if this matter is settled, don't tell anyone else, especially don't mention that I was the one who set up the match for you."

"Why?" He Yuzhu asked without remembering.

"Brother Zhu, you said that if others find out about this, they will also come to me for help. Everyone is a neighbor. Do you think I will help or not?"

"I have only been in our factory for half a year. Because I made some small contributions last month, I have some affection for our section chief, but I haven't even become a full-time employee yet."

"But where is the uncle?" He Yuzhu suddenly remembered that he wanted to borrow meat tickets from the uncle.

"We're not afraid of thieves, but we're afraid that thieves will notice. The more people know, the greater the risk of leakage. If that doesn't work, don't go to the uncle's place yet. I'll help you find a way to deal with the meat tickets!" Wang Zhong thought for a while. road.

It's not that I'm worried that something will go wrong with the first man, I'm just worried that Xu Damao will listen to me again halfway and do something bad and mess up the matter.

It's not easy to think about something, but there are many ways to think about something bad.

"Do you have any ideas?" He Yuzhu asked curiously.

"As for my classmate, isn't his family related to a meat factory? He knows more people than we do. At worst, we can give him some more benefits and let him help think of ideas."

"But you have to pay for the tickets yourself!"

"That is for sure!"

"Let's go, let's go back first!"

Wang Zhong rode his bicycle and took He Yuzhu to the courtyard.

The two of them were delayed in Donglaishun for a while. When they came back, it started to get dark. By the time they returned to the courtyard, it was already completely dark.

Wang Zhong had just walked in and had a drink of water. Before his butt was warm, He Yuzhu rushed over with a net bag of local specialties. As soon as he entered the door, he put the net bag on the table, took out a wad of money from his arms, and counted out twenty bills. Zhang Da united and handed it to Wang Zhong.

"Brother, when you go to find your classmates, you definitely can't go empty-handed. As for the rest, just think of it as your brother's wish!" He Yuzhu said before Wang Zhong could refuse.

"You have helped me so much, and you have ruined such a big favor. I really don't know how to thank you. This little money should be regarded as my sincerity. Don't refuse, otherwise I will go to you." I won’t dare to see you anymore!”

"Okay, since Brother Zhu has talked about this, I won't be polite to you anymore, and I will accept the money!"

"It should, it should." He Yuzhu showed a relieved smile on his face.

At night, the incandescent lamp gave off a pale yellow light, dispersing the darkness in the room. Wang Zhong looked at the twenty large unity cards in his hand and the local specialties given by He Yuzhu on the table, turned off the lights, opened the door, and walked straight out of the courtyard.

The night is getting darker, and the nightlife is not as colorful as in later generations. In order to save the electricity bill, many people will choose to go to bed early if they have nothing to do.

The street was also deserted. Wang Zhong followed the night sky and walked near the city gate. Under the dim yellow street lights, there were gradually more and more people under the city wall.

Wang Zhong was wearing a military coat and a hat, and he walked with a vigorous look. He looked like he was wandering around the Pigeon Market, but more like he was coming from the Inspection Office to inspect.

After walking around for half a circle, Wang Zhong stopped in front of a small stall. The stall owner was a well-dressed middle-aged man.

Looking at the inkstone, paperweight, pen washer, and pen mountain on the stall, Wang Zhong suddenly became interested, squatted down, and started bargaining with the stall owner.

"Brother, how do you sell these things?" Wang Zhong pointed at the things he was interested in and asked.

"You sincerely want it?" the stall owner asked, looking at Wang Zhong.

Wang Zhong said: "The inkstone is a Duan inkstone. This paperweight is made of small leaf red sandalwood. This washer is from the Jun kiln of the Song Dynasty. This mountain. Looking at the material, it must be polished from fine sapphire!"

"Hey! Expert!" The stall owner's expression changed immediately, a smile appeared on his face, and his attitude became warm.

"Give me an honest price!" Wang Zhong said.

The stall owner said: "Okay, brother is an expert, and I won't hide it from you. If you add up these few items, you can give me this number!"

The stall owner held up two fingers.

Wang Chong smiled and shook his head: "It's expensive!"

"Then tell me the number!" The stall owner was not in a hurry to chase Wang Zhong away.

"Sixty at most!" Wang Zhong said.

The stall owner immediately said with a grimace: "Brother, I don't want you to bargain like this!"

"Only sixty!" Wang Zhong said: "We are all sensible people. Needless to say those vain things. If you agree, we will clear the money and goods. If you don't agree, I will turn around and leave!"

"Sure, sure! Sixty is sixty!" Seeing Wang Zhong stand up, the stall owner hurriedly waved to Wang Zhong to stop him.

Wang Zhongcai continued to squat down and said: "That's right!"

Wang Zhong counted out ten big unity cards and handed them to the stall owner. Then he put together a few things he liked: "It would be great if there was a huanghuali desk and a large carved chair!"

"and many more!"

Just as Wang Zhong stood up, he was stopped by the stall owner again.

"Is there anything else?" Wang Zhong asked.

The stall owner carefully looked around, stood up and leaned into Wang Zhong's ear, whispering: "Brother, I won't hide it from you. I have the desks and chairs you mentioned at home!"

"Oh?" Wang Zhong suddenly became interested, "Really?"

"Not to mention huanghuali, I also have red sandalwood at my place! This is the price..." There was a bit of greed in the stall owner's eyes.

"As long as the stuff is good, price doesn't matter."

The stall owner looked around for a while, neatly put away his things, and led Wang Zhong around for seven or eight streets, turning east and west, got into an alley, and pulled Wang Zhong into a courtyard.

It is actually a single-family house with two entrances to the courtyard.

"Your home is quite spacious!" To have such a single-family courtyard in Peiping and to have so many good things on hand, this stall owner's home was at least richer before.

"Originally, this courtyard had three entrances. Before liberation, the backyard was sold by my father, and now only the front is left." The stall owner explained to Wang Zhong.

(End of this chapter)