EBE Chapter 57 Tractor
Chapter 57 Tractor
After everyone finished their last bit of wine, they all dispersed.
That night, Lin Fangfang was a little scared again. She brought Zhaoyuan some water to wash his feet. After washing his face and feet, Zhaoyuan went to bed and slept soundly until dawn.
The night passed peacefully.
The next day, Zhao Yuan woke up with a slight headache.
"Brother Yuan, I made you a bowl of hangover soup. Get up, wash up, and drink it. Do you have a bit of a headache now?"
Lin Fangfang walked in.
"Hmm, I have a bit of a headache."
As he spoke, Zhao Yuan got up and finished washing up.
After finishing breakfast, Zhao Yuan told Lin Fangfang that he was going to the county town, then picked up his military green crossbody bag and left.
Zhao Yuan first went to the county committee compound. That day, County Chief Yang said that Zheng Ziqi and the others had returned the day before, and he came over to ask about the situation.
When Zhao Yuan arrived, it wasn't yet time for work, so he decided to wander around.
He figured he'd get a commission on the fireworks this time, and the first thing he'd do was buy a yard and install a telephone, which would make things much more convenient.
Zhao Yuan wandered around.
Good morning, Brother Zhao.
Suddenly, a screeching sound of brakes rang out beside Zhao Yuan.
It turned out to be Zhang Hua.
"Zhang Hua, you're here for work so early."
Zhao Yuan greeted him with a smile.
"Okay, let's have breakfast early. Have you eaten yet? Want to eat together?"
Zhang Hua said.
"No, I ate at home before coming here. I'll just wander around a bit. What time did you guys get back yesterday?"
Zhao Yuan asked.
“We’ll be back this afternoon. I’m going to have breakfast now. You can come to the county committee later.”
Zhang Hua said.
"Okay, I'll take a look around first, and then go to the county committee to see County Chief Yang after I get to work."
Then the two parted ways.
Zhao Yuan continued strolling around when a familiar figure approached from the opposite direction. Upon closer inspection, he recognized her as Hou Fengjiao, Tu Chenglong's wife.
"Good morning, Sister Hou. Director Tu has been transferred to the provincial capital. Didn't you go?"
Zhao Yuan quickly went up to greet Hou Fengjiao.
"Brother Zhao, what are you doing here so early? My job transfer hasn't been approved yet."
Hou Fengjiao stopped and spoke to Zhao Yuan.
"I'm looking around to buy a house with a yard, that would be more convenient."
Zhao Yuan said.
"Have you decided on it? Jackie Chan is coming back tomorrow, come over to our house and we'll help you decide."
Hou Fengjiao said.
"Not yet. I don't know where to ask. Does Sister Hou have any information on this? Could you keep an eye out for me?"
Zhao Yuan said.
“That’s easy. My nephew knows the whole county and travels around a lot. I’ll ask him for you.”
Hou Fengjiao said.
"Then thank you in advance, Sister Hou. I'll come to your house tomorrow to have a couple of drinks with Director Tu to celebrate his promotion."
Zhao Yuan said, and then Hou Fengjiao hurriedly went to work.
There were more and more old-fashioned bicycles on the road, and Zhao Yuan guessed it was time for him to go to work.
He turned and headed towards the county government compound.
From a distance, he saw Zheng Ziqi get out of a car in their factory.
Zhao Yuan strode forward.
"Director Zheng."
"Brother Zhao, you're up so early too."
Zheng Ziqi saw that it was Zhao Yuan and quickly stopped.
The two entered the county government compound together.
The two entered County Chief Yang's office together. Upon seeing them, County Chief Yang stood up and said with a smile:
"Ziqi, Zhaoyuan, you've both come. Good, let's discuss this together."
The three of them discussed it for a while, and then County Chief Yang went to a meeting.
Zheng Ziqi and Zhao Yuan walked out of the county committee compound together.
"Brother Zhao, the money has arrived. Let's go to the bank together."
Zheng Ziqi said.
"Ok."
Zhao Yuan went to the bank with Zheng Ziqi.
Zheng Ziqi paid Zhao Yuan 42,000 US dollars according to the contract. Zhao Yuan was converted into national currency. He withdrew 2,000 yuan and deposited the rest in four bankbooks.
Zhao Yuan put the money away and followed Zheng Ziqi out of the bank.
"Brother Zhao, I heard that you and Lu Tiejun are planning to start a fireworks export company."
Zheng Ziqi asked.
"um, yes."
Zhao Yuan answered.
"Do you think I can get involved too?"
Zheng Ziqi asked.
"Of course, it's still in the planning stage. This matter must be completed as soon as possible. Wilson and his team should be coming to our Jinyang County soon. We need to get all the preparations done before they arrive."
Zhao Yuan said.
"Then let's talk to Lu Tiejun and the others and get the company up and running as soon as possible."
Zheng Ziqi said happily.
"Let's call Lu Tiejun first and finalize this today."
Zhao Yuan said.
The two walked toward the post office, where there were payphones. They made a call to the Honghonghuohuo Fireworks Factory.
Lu Tiejun received the call and quickly notified Yang Fushan.
Zheng Ziqi and Zhao Yuan also boarded the Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory's Yuejin car and went to the Honghonghuohuo Fireworks Factory.
Upon arriving at the Honghonghuohuo Fireworks Factory, Lu Tiejun and Yang Fushan were already waiting at the entrance. After exchanging pleasantries, they got down to business.
After some discussion, Zhao Yuan, Zheng Ziqi, Yang Fushan, and Lu Tiejun decided to each use their strengths to quickly establish an export company.
Zheng Ziqi used his personal connections to quickly complete the company registration process;
Zheng Ziqi and Yang Fushan were responsible for contacting local fireworks manufacturers to ensure a sufficient supply.
Yang Fushan was responsible for communicating with government departments to secure policy support;
Zhao Yuan was primarily responsible for receiving and negotiating with foreign businessmen such as Wilson, and for completing various planning tasks related to the export of fireworks.
Following this, the group began discussing specific details of the cooperation, including investment ratios, equity distribution, and management models. They leveraged their personal networks to quickly find a suitable location within the county. Everyone shared their opinions and exchanged ideas, ultimately reaching a preliminary agreement on cooperation.
After lunch, everyone went home to prepare for their respective tasks.
On his way home, Zhao Yuan passed by the supply and marketing cooperative. He first went to the Daguang Commune Agricultural Machinery Station. Since he had ordered a tractor, as soon as he entered the station, he saw a brand-new tractor parked in front of it.
Zhao Yuan strode confidently through the gates of the agricultural machinery station. The staff inside immediately beamed with joy upon seeing him and warmly greeted him.
"Comrade Zhaoyuan, you've come to pick up the tractor, right? Look, it's parked right at the entrance; that's the one you ordered!"
Zhao Yuan strode towards the tractor, a surge of indescribable excitement welling up within him. Although he had mastered the skill of driving a car in his previous life, the enormous tractor before him still felt somewhat unfamiliar and intriguing. He climbed into the driver's seat, carefully observing the various levers, buttons, and dashboard, trying to figure out how to start the machine. However, after much thought, Zhao Yuan remained clueless. In desperation, he could only ask the farm machinery worker nearby for help.
Not long after, the staff of the agricultural machinery station invited an experienced master craftsman.
The mechanic calmly took a lever from the toolbox under the tractor seat, walked straight to the front of the tractor, and accurately inserted the lever into a small hole in the front of the tractor.
Immediately afterwards, he gripped the joystick with both hands and began to crank it quickly and powerfully.
With a deep and powerful roar, the tractor engine started running, emitting deafening noises.
Then, the driver skillfully climbed into the tractor's driver's seat, released the brake pedal, and gently pressed the accelerator. In an instant, the tractor, like a giant beast awakened, sputtered forward with a violent jolt.
After driving the tractor around the site once, the driver brought it to a steady stop.
Zhao Yuan stared intently at his master's every move, silently memorizing all the steps and key points.
After the driver got out of the car, Zhao Yuan got into the driver's seat without hesitation.
He took a deep breath and, following the method he had just learned, first inserted the lever to start the engine, then released the brake and gently pressed the accelerator... a series of actions completed in one smooth motion, without any hesitation. The tractor emitted another cheerful sputtering sound, and under Zhao Yuan's precise control, it slowly moved forward.
Zhao Yuan parked the tractor steadily at the entrance of the agricultural machinery station and paid 1320 yuan.
Zhao Yuan started the tractor again and drove it to the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative.
Zhao Yuan went into the supply and marketing cooperative and bought all the pig offal and pig head, as well as 2 jin of meat, 1 jin of flour, and various kinds of braising spices.
Zhao Yuan drove his tractor toward Zhaojia Village.