Courtyard houses: Those who are capable are rewarded, and many children bring many blessings.

"I'm scared of you. Come to my office after get off work every day! I'll be your tutor for half an hour."

Niu Dazhuang stood up and bowed respectfully to Bai Hongyan. "Thank you, Sister Bai! No, Teacher Bai!"

"Alright, I'll accept you as my student! The formal apprenticeship banquet is unnecessary!"

"Hehe, that can't be omitted. We'll do it another time, Teacher Bai. That's settled then. I'll head back now!"

After seeing Niu Dazhuang off, Bai Hongyan muttered to herself, "Could I have guessed wrong? Does this kid really want to learn Russian from me?"

After having dinner at home, Niu Dazhuang went to the backyard again.

"How's the matter I asked you to contact going?" Niu Dazhuang asked Da Xiong and the other two.

"Brother, we've made almost all the contacts. We'll pay you when we bring the bearings over."

"Okay, I'll bring the bearings back tomorrow! Dayong, I've already told you about your job situation!"

"I told you." He said, glancing at the two bears and the fool.

"Don't look at those two, don't overthink it. You go to work first, and they can't be idle either. After you get to work, familiarize yourself with the environment first, and then I need your help with something. They need to help too. The three of you should go and find some books about porcelain."

"Brother, you want to trade for porcelain? Aren't they saying it's one of the Four Olds these days?" Big Bear said casually.

"Where do we put the items we bought?" Dayu asked a very practical question.

"That's right. While you're at it, ask around where you can rent a detached house? Selling is fine too. Also, how's the person you asked me to keep an eye on? Have you figured out their daily routine?"

"Big brother, it's only been a few days! Why are you in such a hurry?" Big Bear asked.

"No rush, I was just afraid you'd forget about it. Okay, that's settled then, I'm leaving."

Chen Xueru has rested for two nights and should be able to fight tonight.

Upon entering Chen Xueru's house, they discovered that Elena was still there: "What's going on?"

"What else could it be? Elena's completely smitten with you!" Chen Xueru was starting to get a little jealous.

"Oh, Chen, you're wrong. I've been conquered by Dazhuang, both in my heart and body!" Elena said, moving closer to hug Niu Dazhuang.

Chen Xueru reacted quickly, stepping between them: "Let's get down to business first!"

Niu Dazhuang sat on the sofa and casually placed Chen Xueru on his lap, showing through his actions that he still favored her.

Elena sat opposite them and said seriously, "Dazhuang, would you like to visit my country for a few days? I can send you an invitation and help you with all the formalities."

Niu Dazhuang shook his head without hesitation: "Elena, thank you for your kindness, but now is not the time to go. I can't even pass the language barrier."

"And I just started working, I haven't even been officially hired yet, but I can still take a long leave. If you still have the same idea in two years, then I'll go visit you!"

While the two were talking, Niu Dazhuang's hands were not idle...

For a moment, the room was filled with the warmth of spring...

After working half the night, Niu Dazhuang was surprisingly energetic the next day and was able to eat breakfast again.

A few days later, it was the beginning of the third month of the lunar calendar, which was also the time to pay wages. Niu Dazhuang lined up and received his first month's salary of eighteen yuan.

Gao Chunsheng had sold all the bearings for the bicycles and tricycles he brought back, and gave Niu Dazhuang fifty yuan as a share of the profits.

These past few days, Niu Dazhuang has been going to Bai Hongyan's office for more than half an hour every day after get off work to study Russian.

I received my salary just two days ago, and now I have another task coming up.

Niu Dazhuang and Gao Chunsheng went to make preparations.

I prepared two cartons of Daqianmen liquor from Kyoto, five bottles of Erguotou liquor, and even made a special trip to the bookstore.

I bought several copies of everything: poetry journals, folk art publications, People's Literature, Literary Gazette, and People's Pictorial!

This time it's a precision instrument, something even more delicate than a person. Not only did we put cotton padding in the truck bed, but we also couldn't drive it as casually as last time.

Seeing how cautious Gao Chunsheng was, Niu Dazhuang didn't dare to say that he would be taking a meeting.

What should have been a three-day journey took Gao Chunsheng four and a half days to reach, and he arrived at the same guesthouse. The first thing he did was take a bath.

It was already dark when we left the bathhouse, so we went straight to a nearby state-run restaurant.

The master and apprentice ordered a main dish, chicken stew with mushrooms, and a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor). A little baijiu would help them relax, and drinking didn't affect Niu Dazhuang's appetite; he ate three large bowls of rice all by himself.

Gao Chunsheng drove the whole way, and he was indeed tired. He fell asleep as soon as he got back to the guesthouse.

Niu Dazhuang, full of energy, grabbed a copy of People's Literature and went to chat with the young lady at the front desk!

Modern people can't imagine how appealing a magazine is to young people in this era.

"I recognize you. You're from Kyoto. You were here just last month!" the receptionist greeted them first.

"You have a good memory. Practice makes perfect. My name is Niu Dazhuang. What's your name, young lady?"

"Hehe, this guy from Kyoto really knows how to talk. My surname is Guan. Just call me Xiao Guan from now on. Can I borrow that magazine you're holding?" This Xiao Guan is quite direct.

"Sure, it won't break if you take a look. If you like it, I have other ones. I'll get them for you tomorrow." He then handed over the People's Literature Publishing House book.

"Wow! It's the latest edition! Thank you, Comrade Niu!" He looked down at the cover and said excitedly.

"Don't rush to see it, I'm staying for two more days. I remember you said last time you could contact people about products unique to Northeast China. Could you do me a favor?"

"Great! For the sake of this magazine, I'll introduce you to the most reliable seller. What do you need? Deer antlers or mink fur?"

"I know nothing about the quality of deer antlers, but I have a friend who does, though unfortunately he can't come, so I can only ask you for help."

"I won't lie to you, I get a commission for every sale I make. The ones I recommend are always good quality and cheap. What about mink?"

"Forget mink fur, that's too conspicuous. As for roe deer meat and such, as long as it's fresh, I'll take as much as you can get!"

Hearing how confident he was, Xiao Guan immediately perked up: "Is venison okay?"

"Of course! A few more wyverns would be best. Pork would be fine too!"

"Pork is scarce. You've come at the wrong time. If you had come in the twelfth lunar month, I could definitely have found some for you."

"December? Our line shuts down in December! Sigh, Xiao Guan, do you know where I can buy tiger bones?"

"This stuff is hard to come by. If you want it, I can try to find out for you."

"You must keep what I asked you to do a secret. Don't let anyone else know!" Niu Dazhuang instructed.

"I know, it's not like this is the first time I've done this. You guys are all very low-key and don't like to show off, I understand!"

Xiao Guan benefited, and when Niu Dazhuang rented the donkey again, not only was his deposit confiscated, but the rent was also waived.

Niu Dazhuang was quite familiar with the area, and once he arrived at the black market, he started buying up goods: twenty catties of corn kernels, a bag of cornmeal, and more...