CHAPTER 73: CHAPTER 73 MY BROTHER-IN-LAW IS READY

Fan Jianshe actually didn’t drink much, but Xiao Wu and Xiao Wang were a bit tipsy.

It wouldn’t have been appropriate to say he wasn’t drunk, so he pretended to rest for a while.

After all, he was still worrying about the leaders coming in the afternoon.

That Director Hao had made it clear that if he didn’t get those green onions delivered by three o’clock.

He’d be in big trouble.

So he called the driver, who had actually only had one drink.

There was no talk of drunk driving at that time.

The two of them left.

They left early, missing Jiang Xiaoxiao’s later spectacle.

Potatoes all over the yard.

Fan Jianshe excitedly returned to the supply and marketing cooperative.

He went to the back office.

Opened the door and saw a room full of leaders.

Two superior leaders had come, and the rest were other deputies of the cooperative. These two leaders were from the city, here specifically to inspect the cooperative’s situation.

Director Hao was there, looking like a sycophant, showing off in front of the leaders.

"Director Yang, our supply and marketing cooperative is actively coordinating the distribution of various winter vegetables. We will ensure the residents’ supply. But some of our people have secured jobs and don’t put their heart into the work. As their leader, I will strive to complete the tasks assigned by the superior leaders."

These words had a hint of tattling.

"Deputy Director Hao, your work attitude is good. You need to work harder and do well, honestly, I must tell you, the position of director at your cooperative, the superior leaders have decided to promote someone from among you.

Of course, the conditions for the promotion require capability, and also the support of the masses!

This time we hope not to engage in bureaucracy, besides your regular work performance, we will certainly look at the support from the masses as well."

Director Yang truly wanted good work. He looked at Director Hao in front of him, even though there was a bit of flattery, the words and actions displayed.

Seemed to truly be serving the people, just from this point, a little personal flaw could be overlooked.

Fan Jianshe entered at this moment.

Once he came in, everyone’s eyes were on him, it was hard not to, as he was the only one entering from outside, causing quite a stir.

Director Hao was internally amused.

Perfect.

Here was someone to make him look better.

With a stern face, "Fan Jianshe, why are you so late? What time is it now? Why do you always show up late to work? And where is the task I assigned to you? Didn’t I say to have those ten thousand pounds of green onions in place by three o’clock this afternoon? Do you not know we will be selling those green onions the day after tomorrow?"

Director Yang looked at Fan Jianshe, frowning.

If it’s as said, the person in front of him was indeed very irresponsible in his work.

"Young comrade, why are you late?"

But he wasn’t one to listen to one-sided stories without giving the other party a chance to explain.

Fan Jianshe wiped the sweat off his forehead.

"Director Hao, Director Yang, it’s my fault, Director Hao asked me to handle the task of the green onions. I went to the fields, and just got back, so I didn’t pay attention to the time. If you want to dock my pay, I won’t object."

Upon hearing this, Director Yang was somewhat relieved, if someone went to work and missed the time returning, it was understandable, after all, when busy outside, who can perfectly time their return?

"Indeed, for those in procurement, being busy outside sometimes, punctuality in timing is not always feasible."

Director Yang himself had come up from procurement step by step, naturally could understand the hardship involved.

Director Hao twitched his eyelid.

It seemed that Director Yang started to appreciate Fan Jianshe.

This was not good, if Fan Jianshe got on Director Yang’s radar, it would be very detrimental to himself.

"Xiao Fan, since you’ve been busy only returning now, you must have already completed the task. Have the ten thousand pounds of green onions been delivered back? If not, remember what I said. Incomplete onion tasks will mean no bonus for you this month, and this position is no longer suitable for you."

With all these leaders here, Director Hao’s punishment seemed reasonable and lawful.

Fan Jianshe looked awkward.

"Deputy Director Hao, you only notified me yesterday at noon! You wanted me to complete the task today, adding up it’s only a day, couldn’t you give me a little more time, even to contact farmers for a fresh collection requires time. Gathering from the field, loading, and delivering, the timeline is very tight."

Director Hao knew Fan Jianshe would pull this trick.

"What’s going on?"

Director Yang asked.

Director Hao was already prepared.

Smiling, he explained, "Director Yang, the timeline is certainly tight. But in two days it’s the fifteenth anniversary of the steel plant’s founding celebration, our cooperative is specifically catering to the workers and their families near the steel plant.

There are twenty thousand workers, plus their families, around ten thousand people.

We are actively striving to contribute to the plant’s celebration."

The excuse was already thought out.

Director Yang listened and agreed, encouraging the plant’s employees was a good thing.

His expression slightly improved.

"You’re right. If it’s the fifteenth year steel plant celebration, indeed the cooperative should do some celebratory activities for the vast number of employees. Your approach deserves praising. It seems you have truly put effort into this matter."

Director Hao was secretly pleased, that was the response he wanted from Director Yang.

"Director Yang, your words are too kind! I am also serving the people, thinking what the people think, worrying what the people worry about. This is nothing much. It’s what I should do."

He glanced at Fan Jianshe, waiting for him to leave.

Director Yang asked again, "But although you think what the people think, worry what the people worry about, time is indeed tight. It puts a bit of pressure on the comrades below, have you made any subsequent preparations? If this young comrade didn’t complete the task, how will you sell these green onions?

Have you already contacted a new supplier?"

This was Director Yang’s concern.

Director Hao, full of self-satisfaction, "Director Yang, don’t worry, I have already done subsequent preparations for this matter. Xiao Fan is careless and not at all meticulous in work. I worry he won’t take this seriously, so I contacted someone in advance.

It’s already agreed. The delivery should be arriving at the door now. By the way, the person delivering it, let me tell you, although he’s a relative of mine, my brother-in-law, it’s absolutely not favoritism, these green onions are top quality and quantity guaranteed.

They’re regarded as the best variety around nearby villages and the price is according to our purchase price.

Ten thousand pounds is indeed a bit tight, but five thousand pounds have already been collected from nearby and delivered. The remaining five thousand should arrive by tomorrow afternoon."

Director Hao was indeed shrewd, his brother-in-law wanted to get into the cooperative.

He had just laid the groundwork in advance.

His brother-in-law had contacted local farmers about these onions a week ago.

Loaded the truck last night, saying it would arrive today.

In fact, this was just to give Fan Jianshe a warning, making sure his situation was well established.

His brother-in-law brought them.

Present his work before the leaders, and went into the cooperative under a legitimate title.

With solid ability, how could such a person not be allowed to do procurement?