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  Chapter 123 A Basin of Cold Water

  Looking at Hou Sanyi's posture of wanting to cut his flesh, Liu Qingshan stopped teasing him:

   "Brother Hou, I don't want the things anymore. You give me the purchase channels for these New Year paintings. The idlers in our village also want to buy some New Year paintings and so on, and sell them at the big fair."

  Hou San secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but he was straightforward, not hiding anything, and said everything.

  Everything is purchased from a printing factory. In addition to New Year pictures and calendars, all kinds of couplets and blessings are also sold in batches.

   Although the unit price of these items is not expensive, the profit is actually quite considerable. The key is the large sales volume. Anyone needs to use it for Chinese New Year. No matter how poor they are, they must post two New Year pictures, right?

   "Biaozi, you will go with Brother Hou in a while, we need a large quantity, and it may be cheaper."

  Liu Qingshan was going to hand over this matter to Er Biaozi.

   Er Biaozi was a little uncertain: "Sanfenger, can I do it?"

   "Exercising is enough, just like you learn how to grow rice."

  Liu Qingshan also encouraged his friends, if he can cultivate a group of talents for Jiapigou, who can be independent, then he will be relaxed in the future.

   "Success, I'll try it."

  Er Biaozi's confidence increased greatly.

   "It's time to listen to Brother Hou's opinion."

  Liu Qingshan did not forget to give a word of advice.

  After all, Hou San has experience. If he was a young man like Er Biaozi, he would probably be staring at those celebrity calendars with big beauties printed on them.

  Hou San also knew that this trip was definitely not in vain, he could earn some referral fees, and the most important thing was that if he could catch up with the capable brother Liu, he might be able to enjoy a good meal in the future.

  So he closed the stall straight away, and then led Er Biaozi and ran away happily.

  Liu Qingshan was just about to go to the antique stall next to him, and then his arms were tied, and then Gangzi’s voice came:

   "Brother, don't try to run away this time, I'll treat you to a restaurant tonight!"

   "The big boss has made a fortune. He is rich and powerful, and he speaks with such confidence."

  Liu Qingshan got close to Brother Fei and Gangzi, and went to say hello to Li Xuemei and Xiaomei.

  Tell each other about their respective situations, and when Hou San came back with the excited Er Biaozi, he closed the stall and went straight to the pot.

  In winter, eating hot hot pot is still very enjoyable.

  After eating and drinking enough, Liu Qingshan went to the guest house arranged by the automobile factory, called Captain Zhang and the others, and went to visit Professor Wang's house together.

  He came once, successfully found Professor Wang's house, went upstairs and knocked on the door. Professor Wang and his wife were both at home, and he was overjoyed to see Liu Qingshan standing outside the door.

   When I saw Captain Zhang and Boss Che and others again, I became even more excited, and couldn't help the tears flickering in my eyes.

  Professor Wang and his wife have been devolved to Jiapigou for several years. Life in the countryside is difficult. They are newcomers from the city and are not used to anything. Thanks to the help of the villagers, they survived.

  This kind of true feelings of adversity can really be remembered for a lifetime.

  So seeing Captain Zhang and the others was as exciting as seeing a long-lost relative.

   "Old Wang, we've finished our meal, I feel sorry for you, you're afraid that we'll be a rich man, right?"

   Captain Zhang was joking, and the atmosphere immediately became joyful. He entered the room and sat down, and began to chat about homework.

  Liu Qingshan brought the two big fish into the kitchen, and then helped serve tea and water together.

  When he invited Professor Wang to go back to Jiapigou, Professor Wang agreed that he would have a holiday in a few days, and then he would go directly to Jiapigou for the New Year.

   After chatting very late, I went back to the guest house. The next day, Captain Zhang and the boss uncle went to buy goods in a big liberation.

  Yesterday I contacted a textile factory, mainly to import fabrics, because starting from January this year, the fabric ticket has been completely cancelled, and fabrics can be bought openly.

  When it comes to the Chinese New Year, everyone has to tear the cloth and make clothes for adults and children, so the sales volume is very amazing.

   Section Chief Hao is also very straightforward in his work. If he dislikes Jiapigou, he only needs one car, and he has to make several trips to transport frozen fish.

  Simply also dispatched three Dajiefang to go with them, the car factory, I dare not say anything else, just that there are too many cars.

  There are so many cars, it’s a pity that they ran empty when we went. Liu Qingshan and the others decided to buy new year’s goods and take them back.

   But a new problem has emerged: insufficient funds.

  Not enough money, so they bought cheap goods, Liu Qingshan asked Hou Sanbang to contact several waste collection departments yesterday, and finally shipped back all the old newspapers and books here.

   During the Chinese New Year in rural areas, every family has to paste the walls, and the consumption of these papers is also very large.

  The conditions in the city are better now, and there are not many people plastering the walls. Even if they are plastering the walls, newspapers are rarely used.

   At any rate, they filled up all the Liberation vehicles, and everyone else followed the vehicles back. In the end, Liu Qingshan was left alone at Chuncheng.

   On the morning of the second day after the convoy left, Liu Qingshan came to Secretary Lu's office.

  After greeting each other, Lu Wen said cheerfully:

   "Qing Shan, the meaning of the factory is that you and Mr. Thomas are good friends, so during the negotiation period, you are responsible for entertaining old friends. This is your task."

  Understood, just to accompany foreigners to eat, drink and have fun.

  Negotiation is a matter of intricate relationships, and the water inside is too deep. Liu Qingshan is still happy to be free if he doesn't get involved in it.

  But what he wants to do more is to be able to contribute as much as possible to this negotiation and strive for more rights and interests for his own side.

  After thinking clearly, Liu Qingshan took out a thick stack of papers from the canvas pocket he was carrying:

   "Secretary Lu, these are some things I have sorted out recently. They are just some of my own ideas. I hope they can help the negotiation."

   After receiving the heavy stack of papers, Lu Wen nodded: "Qing Shan, don't worry about it."

  He also never imagined that a young man could put in so much effort, no matter whether something worked or not, at least he put his heart into it. This kind of effort is worthy of respect.

  After sending the things out, Liu Qingshan felt a lot more relaxed.

  These materials are some ideas he has sorted out over the past month. He does not understand the specific technologies, mainly some development concepts.

   "Secretary Lu, it's best to give these materials to those engineers, after all, they are professionals."

  Liu Qingshan didn't want his hard-earned things to be thrown into the waste paper pile.

  He believes that if those engineers read it, they will definitely be inspired a lot.

Oh?

  Lu Wen was stunned for a moment. He didn't pay much attention to it at first. After all, Liu Qingshan was too young, and he wasn't in this profession. At most, he was very energetic.

   Now it seems that the little guy is quite confident.

  So he sat there and began to read. Although he is engaged in political work now, he was also a professional in the past.

  Seeing that he was fascinated, Liu Qingshan left without disturbing him.

   Lu Wen saw it all morning, until a voice came from the door: "Secretary Lu, it's time for lunch."

  He raised his head from the pile of papers and looked at the clock on the wall. It was already half past eleven.

   "Little Liu, I didn't expect to have so many good ideas. It seems that I need to talk to the chief engineer."

   Lu Wen muttered something, then carefully put the materials into his pocket, got up and left the office.

  The bag was heavy, and Lu Wen knew that what was inside was an important bargaining chip in the negotiation.

  The automobile factory is preparing intensively, and Liu Qingshan is also a little anxious: It's already January 10th, and the final exam is due on the 15th.

  If he dares not to take the exam, it is estimated that in the next semester, even if he is tied up, the bearded principal will tie him back to school.

   Fortunately, on the 11th, Thomas led the negotiating team and finally arrived.

  The group was naturally welcomed grandly. Thomas and the representative who came to pick up the plane cordially shook hands and exchanged greetings.

   But with his eyes, he quickly searched the crowd, and finally saw a familiar figure at the end.

  Thomas couldn't help but raised his arm and waved it over there, still shouting excitedly.

   This made a leader who walked up to him very embarrassed: what are you doing, I have stretched out my hand for a long time.

  Thomas didn't care about so many, he ran directly towards Liu Qingshan, and when he went up, he was greeted with a big bear hug:

   "Hey, my friend, we finally meet again, how about the car I designed?"

  This question is a bit difficult to answer. Could Liu Qingshan tell him: Has your car become a pile of parts now?

  So he broke free from the other party's bear hug, shrugged slightly dissatisfied: "I can't tell you now, because I'm only seventeen years old, and I haven't reached the age to drive."

   "Haha, Liu, I should have sent you a bicycle!"

  Thomas grinned widely, smiling so happily.

   Seeing other people unhappy makes you feel happier. This principle is applicable in any country.

  Compared with the solemn and enthusiastic atmosphere just now, they are much more relaxed and happy. The two of them joked with each other, and occasionally sarcasm each other. This is the scene that friends should have when they meet.

   "My friend, we will discuss it in detail when we get to the hotel. Everyone is waiting there."

  Liu Qingshan didn't want to overwhelm the guest, but Thomas was too enthusiastic, but he ended the conversation quickly.

   "Liu, let's take a car. I want to hear what good ideas you have now."

  Thomas is very eager to send out the invitation. Look at his posture, like a big bear who has stolen honey once, and is always thinking about the second time.

  Liu Qingshan still asked Lu Wen for instructions, and after getting permission, he got into the car Thomas was riding in.

  In the car, the conversation was much easier, and Thomas started to brag, bragging about how the car he designed sold well in North America, how it was praised by young people, that guy almost blew up the car they were riding in to the sky.

  After boasting enough, this guy asked triumphantly: "Liu, I gave you a car as a gift. You pay attention to reciprocity. What are you going to give me as a meeting gift?"

  This guy is really straightforward, Liu Qingshan smiled and made a gesture, holding a water basin with both hands.

   "Wow..."

   His mouth was buzzing, and he pretended to pour water on Thomas' head:

   "Friend, this is a basin of cold water I prepared for you, you need to wake up most now"

  Liu Qingshan couldn't bear it any longer, so he started to find faults. Thomas didn't pay much attention at first, but the more he listened to it, the more frightened he became.

   Originally a large inflated balloon was pricked again and again by a thin needle, and it was completely deflated.

   It took almost an hour from the airport to the guest house. After arriving at the station, people suddenly found:

  Mr. Thomas, who was still high-spirited at the airport, was as frost-stricken and completely paralyzed.

   The representative of the automobile factory wondered: Could it be that the climate here is too cold?

  The translator is also very interesting: "It is Mr. Liu Qingshan, who poured cold water on Mr. Thomas."

   Isn't it impolite to treat foreign guests like this? Even if you are a good friend, you can't go too far when joking.

  The leaders were a little dissatisfied, but look at Thomas, his hair is dry, as if he hasn't been watered?

  Thomas got out of the car, blowing the cold wind, and his mind was completely clear. He bowed solemnly:

   "Liu, thank you for the greeting, I feel much better now."

  What's the situation? The leaders of the automobile factory are completely confused this time.

  Liu Qingshan shrugged with a smile: "Mr. Thomas, aren't we friends? Between friends, there is no need to be so polite."

  Thomas patted Liu Qingshan's shoulder deeply: "Yes, we are friends, friends forever!"

  In the next few days, Liu Qingshan also fulfilled his duties as a friend:

   Accompanying Thomas to eat, drink, have fun, and he didn't get involved in the negotiation.

  However, he has also been paying attention to the progress of the negotiations. At the beginning, the two sides fell into a stalemate, and each other refused to retreat.

  It wasn't until the automobile factory came up with several ideas that completely overwhelmed the other party that the negotiation slowly turned in a direction that was beneficial to the automobile factory.

  Three days later, the two parties finally initialed the agreement, and Thomas came to his senses, and asked Liu Qingshan:

   "Liu, why do those ideas look familiar to me? It seems to be your style, right?"

  Liu Qingshan smiled and said nothing. Although he was not a member of the negotiating team, he played a vital role.

  In the evening, it was naturally a reception organized by the automobile factory, which was actually equivalent to a celebration banquet.

  Although Liu Qingshan didn't want to drink, he had no choice but to be fed a lot in the end. The director of the automobile factory, the secretary of the party group, and the chief engineer made a toast. How could he not drink it?

   "Thank you, our unsung heroes."

  This is the toast of the factory director to Liu Qingshan.

   "Comrade Xiao Liu, can you consider working in our automobile factory? We will make an exception and resolve your status as a cadre."

   This is an invitation from the Chief Engineer.

  But Liu Qingshan finally refused. His ambition is in his hometown.

   Fortunately, the beer was so good. The next day, it was already January 14th, and Liu Qingshan had to go back.

   While embracing and saying goodbye to Thomas, Thomas suddenly found that there were a few more pages of paper in his hand, and Liu Qingshan whispered in his ear: "Friend, come and go without indecent assault, this is my gift to you."

  After speaking, Liu Qingshan picked up Professor Wang and his wife, drove a jeep, and returned to Bishui County.

  After Thomas opened the paper, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and quickly put it in his pocket.

  But then he started to worry: "It's not rude to come here, but what gift should I prepare for my friend next time?"

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