Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 914 We're all family, so let's not be like strangers!
"Hello! This is Jia Dongming. Who is this?" Jia Dongming finished his work, picked up the newspaper that was lying beside him, and was about to read it when the telephone on his desk suddenly rang. So he picked up the phone and politely asked...

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's polite inquiry over the phone, Banggeng immediately introduced himself to Jia Dongming: "Uncle! This is Banggeng. Yanling's second brother just came to my house and said that Director Zhou has finalized his job promotion today. However, Uncle Zhou transferred my brother-in-law's job from the workshop to the purchasing department, where he will be specifically responsible for purchasing equipment."

Bang Geng paused slightly after introducing the situation, then continued to Jia Dongming, "Uncle! Yanling's second brother is a bit confused about Director Zhou's arrangements, so he came to our house to ask what's going on."

Upon hearing Banggeng's explanation, Jia Dongming on the other end of the phone immediately understood the true intention behind Director Zhou's arrangement. He then smiled and said to Banggeng, "Banggeng! The reason Director Zhou arranged for Yanling's second brother to work in the purchasing department is probably because of our family's relationship with your Uncle Wu."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's explanation, Banggeng looked puzzled and asked curiously, "Uncle! What does Director Zhou's transfer of Yanling's second brother to the purchasing department have to do with Uncle Wu?"

Upon hearing Banggeng's question, Jia Dongming smiled and introduced him to Banggeng: "Banggeng! Your Uncle Wu is not from Beijing, but from Hong Kong. He is currently helping our country purchase various advanced machinery and equipment from Hong Kong."

"In the past six months, although your Uncle Wu has helped the country purchase a lot of equipment, there is still a huge shortage of such equipment for our domestic factories. Director Zhou saw that I have a particularly good relationship with your Uncle Wu, so he wanted to ask me to help their Yanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant purchase a batch of equipment. That's why he transferred Yanling's second brother to the purchasing department."

After hearing Jia Dongming's explanation, Banggeng finally understood the reason and asked Jia Dongming, "Uncle! From what you've said, Director Zhou's goal is to get Yanling's second brother to help Yanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant purchase equipment through your relationship with Uncle Wu. If that's the case, he'll definitely have Yanling's second brother ask you for help in the future. Won't that affect your relationship with Uncle Wu? After all, everything should be done in moderation."

Hearing Banggeng's question, especially the last sentence Banggeng said, made Jia Dongming very satisfied. He smiled and praised Banggeng, "Banggeng! The fact that you can consider this point shows that you now know how to distinguish right from wrong. Your uncle is very pleased with this."

"As for what you were worried about, there's really no need for that. Although Yanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant is a large factory, those imported equipment are not cheap at all. Even if they want to purchase more equipment, they will at least have the funds to do so."

"As for why Director Zhou arranged for Yanling's second brother to work in the purchasing department and be specifically responsible for purchasing equipment, it's simply because he wanted to use our connection to avoid competing with other factories and directly purchase equipment from your Uncle Wu."

After hearing Jia Dongming's explanation, Banggeng finally understood the reason behind it, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He smiled and said to Jia Dongming, "Uncle! I understand what to do."

Upon hearing Banggeng's reply, Jia Dongming smiled and said to Banggeng, "Alright! Since you understand what I mean, I won't say any more. Goodbye!"

"Uncle! Goodbye!" Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words, Banggeng immediately said goodbye to Jia Dongming on the phone. "Brother-in-law! What did your uncle say?" Tang Guohua had overheard most of what Banggeng said during his phone call with Jia Dongming, and as soon as he saw Banggeng put down the phone, he couldn't wait to ask him.

Upon hearing Tang Guohua's question, Banggeng smiled and introduced to Tang Guohua, "Second brother-in-law! Do you remember those two Uncle Wus who sat next to my uncle yesterday? They are the ones who help our country import all kinds of advanced machinery and equipment from Hong Kong."

"Since the purchase of these equipment was arranged by the higher authorities, Director Zhou was worried that your Yanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant would not be able to get a spot, so he wanted to use my uncle's and Uncle Wu's connections to help your Yanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant purchase some imported equipment, which is why he assigned you to work in the purchasing department."

After hearing Banggeng's explanation, Tang Guohua finally understood the truth behind his transfer to the purchasing department. Thinking about the equipment procurement, Tang Guohua quickly asked Banggeng, "Brother-in-law! So, after I officially start working in the purchasing department, Director Zhou will definitely ask me to come to you and then help our factory procure equipment through your uncle. If that's the case, wouldn't it be too much trouble for your uncle?"

When Banggeng saw that Tang Guohua didn't immediately cheer with joy after learning the truth, but instead worried that his work would trouble his uncle, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He then smiled and said to Tang Guohua, "Second brother-in-law! The purchasing department is a cadre position after all. If you do well, you can be promoted quickly. So my uncle's idea is that you can work in the purchasing department with peace of mind. If you encounter any difficulties at work, you can come to me anytime."

Upon hearing Banggeng's promise, Tang Guohua's face immediately lit up with joy. He quickly thanked Banggeng, saying, "Brother-in-law! Then I'll thank you in advance! Don't worry, after I start working in the purchasing department, I will definitely familiarize myself with the business as soon as possible and strive to complete the factory's purchasing tasks through my own efforts. I will try my best not to trouble you."

Upon hearing Tang Guohua's promise, Banggeng smiled and said to Tang Guohua, "Second brother-in-law! We're family, so there's no need for formalities. What's the trouble?"

Upon hearing Banggeng's words, Tang Guohua glanced at the clock in the main room and, seeing that it was almost noon, quickly said to Banggeng, "Brother-in-law! It's getting late, so I'll head back now!"

Upon hearing Tang Guohua's words, Banggeng instinctively glanced at his watch. Seeing that it was almost lunchtime, he quickly tried to persuade Tang Guohua to stay, saying, "Second brother-in-law! It's almost lunchtime. Why don't you stay here and eat before you leave?"

"Brother! Why don't you stay for lunch and go back after you finish eating?" Tang Yanling, hearing Bang Geng's attempt to persuade Tang Guohua to stay, also tried to persuade him to stay.

When Tang Guohua heard Banggeng and his wife's attempt to persuade him to stay, he subconsciously waved his hand and said with a smile to Banggeng and Tang Yanling, "Brother-in-law! Lingling! I need to go to my girlfriend's house to tell her the good news that I got a permanent job."

(End of this chapter)