Back to the 70s: My Wife is Both Fierce and Crazy

Chapter 150 Meeting with Director Shao
“I know about this. I found a job because of this. Otherwise, I would have liked to go back to the mountains.”

No one knew better than the two of them how much money Bai Jing could make going into the mountains.

"Only someone as capable as you would have this good fortune." To be honest, they all envied her.

"But I really don't want to stay at home, but I don't want to go to the countryside either. So I'm thinking of finding a quiet job to fill in for now. I also need to get involved in the black market, otherwise how will I make a living?" Zhong Qiming is a capable person, but the current state of the world is hindering his development.

Wang Fei was no different.

"Oh, Uncle Zhong, you've found a job?" No wonder he took two days to come over; he went to arrange his work.

"Yes, it's at the agricultural machinery station in our town." Zhong Qiming couldn't help but laugh when he thought of his dad's sour face when he got this job.

However, he didn't regret it. He never intended to take that path. As long as his older brother was there, he could just be a free spirit.

"Agricultural machinery station?" Bai Jing was a little confused. "Uncle Zhong knows about farming?" She really didn't expect that.

Hearing Bai Jing's words, Wang Fei couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Haha, you overestimate him. He doesn't know anything about farming. He's just going to guard the gate."

When he learned about this, he could imagine how dark Uncle Zhong's face must have been.

I really don't know how Qiming convinced his father, or whether he got beaten up.

Unfortunately, the kid kept it a secret and didn't tell him.

Bai Jing was at a loss for words.

He looked embarrassed.

Zhong Qiming glared at Wang Fei, "Can't you say something nice? What's wrong with being a gatekeeper? Just tell me, isn't this your job?"

Hmph, he's put a lot of effort and money into this job.

Isn't that what we're after—a sense of freedom and ease?

"It's work, it's work, that's for sure." Wang Fei couldn't help but laugh. "Tell me the truth, did your dad hit you?"

Zhong Qiming was now embarrassed. How could he, a grown man, be beaten by an adult?

"Can you speak? If you can't speak, then don't speak. Nobody will think you're mute."

Bai Ling understood their conversation and naturally covered her mouth and laughed.

The two younger children didn't understand, but seeing everyone laughing, they laughed along. They knew that Uncle Zhong also had a job.

Having a job is great! With a job, you can earn money, and with money, you can buy lots of delicious food and eat meat.

"Don't be angry, I was just asking, I really didn't mean anything by it." Wang Fei knew when to stop.

Bai Jing had also met with Zhong's mother, and she was also curious whether Zhong's mother was angry.

However, she dared not ask, fearing that Uncle Zhong would break her guard.

Bai Jing cooked a delicious meal at noon, and everyone praised it highly.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Bai Jing planned to take them to the Public Security Bureau to find Director Shao.

The two asked if she wanted them to bring something over, but Bai Jing shook her head.

She had originally planned to visit Director Shao privately first to discuss the matter, but she didn't have time. Going directly to the bureau would be better, as she wouldn't have to worry about gossip.

Besides, it would be better for them to talk about this face to face; she can just act as a matchmaker.

Besides, if it really works out, it's a matter for the bureau, not for Director Shao personally.

When Bai Jing brought her people over, she naturally met with her colleagues.

When everyone saw him bring people over, they were curious but didn't say anything. They just envied her for being able to have her vacation so early.

After exchanging pleasantries with her colleagues, she led the two directly to Director Shao's office.

"Come in." After knocking on the door and hearing the person inside call her in, Bai Jing went in first, as she needed to let them know first.

"Oh, who do we have here? What brings you here?" Director Shao asked with a teasing smile upon seeing the visitor. "Are you bored at home and want to come back to work for a while longer?"

Bai Jing was speechless. She did feel a little bored, but she really didn't want to come back to work. Who would want to work when they could rest?

You'd be better off going for a walk in the mountains.

"Look at what Director Shao is saying, who would complain about having too many fakes?"

Director Shao put down his work and pointed at Bai Jing with his pen, "Only you dare to say that. If it were anyone else, wouldn't they all say that serving the country and the people is what we should do?"

"Just say it here. Don't be so honest outside, or you'll get scolded," Director Shao said half-jokingly.

Bai Jing nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have said that. Everyone has to save face."

After exchanging a few casual words, Bai Jing explained the purpose of her visit.

"What do you think of this matter, Director Shao?" After explaining the black market situation, Bai Jing left the decision to Director Shao.

After all, she was just a matchmaker.

"Is he outside?" Director Shao became serious. They had considered this before, but had not yet found a suitable candidate.

The town's black market naturally needed its own people, but in the past they were all informants, unlike what Bai Jing said, who managed the local black market.

"Yes, they are." Bai Jing nodded. "Director Shao, would you like to call them in?"

"Let them in." With that, he stood up and walked to the sofa next to his office.

He had been working, so he was talking to Bai Jing at his desk.

Now that they've come to discuss business, it's naturally inappropriate to receive guests there.

Bai Jing opened the door and led the two of them inside.

"Director Shao, these are Comrade Zhong and Comrade Wang." Bai Jing couldn't very well call them "uncle" at this moment.

Public and private matters should be distinguished.

"Hello, comrades. Please have a seat. Let's sit down and talk. Xiao Jing, pour two cups of tea." Director Shao was not polite at all when ordering Bai Jing around.

Bai Jing said "oh" and then poured tea for the three of them.

When they were about to get down to business, Bai Jing withdrew.

The three of them naturally had no objection to this.

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"Your proposal is good, but how can you convince me? After all, the black market business is no small amount of money. How can you put my mind at ease?"

Money can corrupt people's hearts, and he didn't think they could stay true to themselves.

What if they betray me after I've cleared a path for them using the bureau's name?
Therefore, we must take precautions.

Zhong Qiming and Wang Fei weren't stupid either. The reason they were able to control half of the black market in the commune was precisely because they had connections there.

Although cooperating with a company might result in less profit, they still benefit overall, at least someone will take the blame if something goes wrong.

Zhong Qiming and his colleagues knew what Director Shao wanted.

They can certainly give him what he wants, but they also have their own conditions.

After some back and forth, the two sides finally agreed to cooperate.

However, Director Shao also said that if they did anything harmful to the people or to raise prices, he wouldn't mind personally shutting down their hideout.

"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation. However, the bureau will not acknowledge this to outsiders. Please keep this in mind and don't try to cause trouble under the bureau's name."

Director Shao knew exactly how chaotic the black market was.