Courtyard Houses: Starting as a Purchasing Agent

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Liu Aiguo chuckled and said, "It's the rural area in the western suburbs, along the Yongding River. I've forgotten the name of the place, and I can't remember exactly where it is, hehehe..."

Everyone nodded.

Liu Aiguo laughed it off, and everyone understood. No one else would casually reveal their secrets.

"Jingle Bell……"

Just then, the logistics department's phone rang.

Chen Zhengming answered a phone call and said, "Aiguo... is calling you. Factory Director Yang wants to see you... and asks you to go to his office... Everyone else, get out of here and get to work. This year's procurement targets are still very heavy!"

Wow…

Everyone picked up their loads and left the logistics department, scattering in all directions.

The life of a purchasing agent is just that dull and boring.

Liu Aiguo arrived at the door of Director Yang's office.

The door was open, and Director Yang was looking down at his newspaper.

bang bang bang...

Knock on the door!

"Oh, it's Aiguo... Come in quickly..." Director Yang waved to Liu Aiguo with a smile.

Liu Aiguo walked over and sat down opposite Director Yang.

"Old Huang just told me that you did a good job and even exceeded your target... That commendation was issued by the publicity department at my request!"

"Oh... thank you so much!" Liu Aiguo quickly clasped his hands in thanks.

Factory Director Yang smiled and said, "No need to thank me, I've troubled you a lot in the past!"

That makes sense.

Purchasing agents have unique advantages.

Liu Aiguo, in particular, had outstanding procurement results, so the leaders naturally sought him out more often.

Sometimes it's unavoidable to serve the leaders by purchasing extra items for them.

You know everything.

"I told you long ago, you're capable... over a thousand eggs... you've got guts..." Factory Director Yang gave Liu Aiguo a thumbs up, then began to paint a rosy picture: "Don't worry, as long as you work hard, after the year-end assessment, I'll promote you to deputy director of the purchasing office, and your salary can be raised a level too..."

Liu Aiguo smiled.

He wasn't particularly interested in this deputy director of the purchasing department.

"If you encounter any difficulties at work, you can tell me!" Director Yang expressed his concern in a very official manner.

It was just a set phrase anyway.

But Liu Aiguo stood up and said, "Boss... I really have a problem that I need your help with!"

"Forehead……"

Factory Director Yang was stunned for three seconds: You bastard, you really know how to climb up the ladder.

However, I have to finish the fight even if it's tearful, since I invited P myself.

"Tell me, what difficulties are you facing?"

Liu Aiguo said, "Boss, my workload has increased a lot... I'm a bit overwhelmed. Um... I'd like to apply for a bicycle, is that alright?"

"What... a bicycle?" Director Yang's expression changed.

Liu Aiguo explained, "Yes, leader... I can buy a thousand eggs every day now, that's over a hundred jin (50 kg)... The roads in the countryside are difficult to travel, I can't keep up. If I had a bicycle, I could complete the task smoothly, right?"

"You..." Factory Director Yang felt a sudden toothache: "You can really get a thousand eggs every day?"

That one time was pure luck.

You're kidding me, aren't you?

Liu Aiguo replied, "I'm not kidding you... If I can't complete the mission, you can fire me!"

Seeing that Liu Aiguo didn't seem to be joking, Director Yang suddenly became serious.

It's probably true.

A thousand eggs every day.

This... can not only be used to entertain leaders, but the leadership of the steel rolling mill can also get a share, right?

It's even possible that...a portion could be distributed to the employees.

“Your idea is good… However, these bicycles are configured according to rank… It’s not right for a purchasing agent to be issued a bicycle… This is against factory regulations and will be reported!”

"Okay!" Factory Director Yang opened his drawer, rummaged around inside, and pulled out a bicycle voucher, handing it to Liu Aiguo. "I can give you this bicycle voucher. If you want a bicycle, go buy it yourself. The factory can't provide any!"

Liu Aiguo's eyes lit up: That's great!

I'll buy the bicycle ticket myself, as long as I have one.

It's not a problem to have that kind of money.

Moreover, a car you buy is your personal property, so you feel at ease using it yourself. You can give it to whomever you want to use it, or not give it to whomever you don't want to use it.

It saves the trouble of people coming to borrow the car every day with the boss's signature, and you can't even refuse them.

Chapter 007 The First Bicycle in the Courtyard

After receiving his bicycle ticket, Liu Aiguo leisurely went out.

He was carrying two shoulder poles.

Logically speaking, he has already completed his tasks for the week and doesn't need to carry the load anymore.

But Liu Aiguo still carried the shoulder pole.

After leaving the factory, we headed straight for the department store on Hongxing Road.

Buy a bicycle.

If you already have a bicycle ticket, why are you holding onto it?

"Um, comrade..." Liu Aiguo was very happy and arrived at the department store with a smile. He said to one of the sales clerks who looked kind, "I'd like to buy something..."

"Excuse me!"

Before Liu Aiguo could finish speaking, the seemingly kind-looking salesperson immediately changed his expression, becoming even uglier than if his father had died. He interrupted Liu Aiguo, saying, "We don't sell agricultural products here... For agricultural products, turn left and walk 300 meters to the left, there's a supply and marketing cooperative!"

Nani?

Agricultural and sideline products?

amount……

Liu Aiguo glanced at the heavy carrying pole on his shoulder and instantly understood.

They're treating me like someone who buys and sells agricultural products.

In this era, both supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores were state-owned, but there were differences between them.

There are distinctions between high and low, noble and base.

Department stores – the name itself sounds high-end and classy.

They mainly sell light industrial products and high-end goods, such as clothing, textiles, daily necessities, high-end food, shoes, imported watches, and bicycles.

Supply and marketing cooperatives are widely distributed on farms and streets, which immediately suggests they are related to agricultural products, making them low-level and inferior.

“No…” Liu Aiguo understood the attitude of people in this era, so he said, “I’m not buying agricultural products, I…”

"Go out... turn left, 300 meters..."

Before Liu Aiguo could finish speaking, the saleswoman started putting on airs again.

Liu Aiguo is truly speechless.

Damn...

Judging by appearance!

"Snapped……"

This time, Liu Aiguo didn't say anything; he simply slapped the bicycle ticket onto the counter.

The salesperson was about to get angry!

But then his gaze fell on the counter.

A familiar, noble, and grand-looking bill came into her view.

White background, bold black Song typeface.