"Jiang Yan didn't agree?" Seeing that his wife was dejected and unable to walk in, the third aunt asked.
When the third aunt asked, Yan Bugui sat down on the stool without saying a word.
"Let me tell you, the watch is not a small item. What do you mean by bringing it over and paying for it later, so that we will not suffer a loss because we don't know the price."
"We ask others to ask for help, and we ask others to advance money. The advance is not just one or two cents, but it is more than a hundred yuan! If it were me, I would not agree. This is a big deal. Money!”
After hearing his wife's words, the third uncle said helplessly: "Why are you talking about those useless things? What should I do now? I didn't know he was so disrespectful."
"I heard that some watches at the Canton Fair will be much cheaper than the ones sold here, and there is no need for watch tickets. This is an opportunity for us, otherwise we may not have this store after passing this village. .
"We don't know anyone else, and even if we don't know them well, they may not bring them to you."
"It's not like you don't know what's going on in our family. Buying a watch costs a lot of money. If we can save a penny, it's just one penny. What's more, at the Canton Fair, there will be no savings at all. It’s just one point or two.”
For Yan Bugui, he couldn't take advantage of the ready-made advantages. It was like losing money, which made him feel uncomfortable. I thought quickly in my mind to see if there was any other way.
When he was thinking about something, Yan Bugui stood up from his stool and walked around the room.
Suddenly he stopped and said to the third aunt. "I'll go find Lao Yi and see if he can do anything."
The uncle just put down the pen in his hand at home at this time, and he hasn't had much rest yet.
There is no way, my daughter has always been at the top in her homework, but my son’s study, alas! Talking too much brings tears to my eyes! Now Yi Zhonghai finally understood why the yard was filled with the sound of beating children at night, so he couldn't do this without getting better grades!
After reading the words written by his son that looked like a dog crawling, Yi Zhonghai felt so angry that he wanted to whip his belt.
However, Yi Zhonghai can't take care of him at the moment. There is an endless stream of people coming to see him tonight.
It was nothing else but the people in the compound knew that Jiang Yan was going to attend the Canton Fair and wanted him to bring something.
Jiang Yan basically didn't have any friendship with the people in the courtyard. Others couldn't find him even if they wanted to, so everyone came to find the first master Yi Zhonghai.
It’s okay if he doesn’t answer! He is called the big man in the courtyard, but he also knows his cards with Jiang Yan. He is just involved in human affairs.
There are quite a few people here, and I wrote down everything they brought with them on a piece of paper.
At this time, his door was opened, and then he saw Yan Bugui walking in.
Seeing his familiar look, Yi Zhonghai frowned slightly and walked in without knocking. He was still a teacher! But he didn't say it.
The third uncle came in and sat down immediately. After he sat down, he complained directly: "Lao Yi, you said this matter. I asked Jiang Yan to help bring something, but he pushed back. We are all neighbors in the street. As for this matter, you said Is it so awesome?"
"You are the boss of our courtyard, so you have nothing to do with this matter."
"No matter what, I don't care. He's the chief engineer. Who am I? If they give me face, I'm a big man. If they don't give me face, I'm just an ordinary worker."
"This." Yan Bugui didn't know what to say for a while.
Seeing that Yan Bugui stopped talking, the uncle closed the notebook where he was writing down things, and then said: "But your handling of this matter is a bit unreasonable. Do you think there is any other person who handles things like this?"
"Lao Yan, I guess if you go to Xiao Jiang to bring something, you won't give him money! I guess you want Xiao Jiang to advance money for you and then give him the price based on how much it is, right? You don't even think about it. Even if a watch is cheaper and doesn’t require a watch ticket, it still costs more than 130 yuan, right?”
Hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, Yan Bugui's face turned a little red. But now Yi Zhonghai didn't care about his expression and was still talking.
"Good guy, how much is a person's salary now? Although Jiang Yan's salary is relatively high, he has no obligation to advance money to you, let alone more than a hundred yuan. How dare you open your teeth! What if? I, I can’t say such a thing. Besides, I’m not doing any good at all. Why should I come all the way from Yangcheng to buy things for you, right?”
"To compare our hearts, I'll let you do it. When I go to Yangcheng to participate in the Canton Fair, if someone entrusts you to bring something, just say it to you. Could you possibly say that you help others carry something without paying for it? It's a sign of affection for others to help you. It’s your duty not to help.”
"I really don't know what you think." After speaking, the first man shook his head.
At this time, the third uncle took over and said: "Doesn't this mean that I don't understand the situation? I don't know how much a watch costs. How can I give you this money, right?"
"What's more, I didn't say I wouldn't pay. I asked him to bring the things back first, and then I saw how much they cost. I'll give him a lot of money when I get back."
Hearing what Yan Bugui said, the uncle said without hesitation: "Old Yan, you! This is not how this matter is done. In fact, many people in our courtyard already know today that Jiang Yan is going to Yangcheng. Yes, a lot of people have also come to me, asking him to help bring some fabrics, toffee, some cosmetics and so on."
"I did some calculations just now, and there must be thirteen of them, big and small. After all, they heard that they don't need tickets at the Canton Fair."
"We neighbors may think it's inappropriate to go directly to Jiang Yan's house to find him. Why don't we entrust me to go find Jiang Yan, but they gave me all the money."
The uncle was still afraid that Yan Bugui would not believe it, so he took out the money he had just received.
"This is the list of all the things I have brought. You see, even if Wu Laoer and his family next door want three kilograms of brown sugar, they will pay every penny according to the price."
"Also, have you seen these things?" the old man said, pointing to the things in the basket next to him.
"Anyone who comes to Jiang Yan to buy something will either get two eggs or give an apple or something like that."
"Are you saying that Jiang Yan's family lacks these things? You also know the situation at home. They don't lack this kind of food at all. This is a favor from the neighbors."
"Besides, you asked someone to bring you something all the way from Yangcheng. My dear, you guys still want to not pay me first. Why do you still want to owe me a debt?"
If you understand the truth, not only can you not owe a debt, but you also have to show some sincerity and express your gratitude. This is the attitude when asking for help. "
"Although you are the big man in the yard and everyone will give you some respect, he still has to keep a bowl of water in hand when doing things, right?"
"Did you see that, as for me, I was thinking of asking Jiang Yan to bring me some fabrics and milk powder! Didn't I also pay according to the price in the supply and marketing cooperative?"
Hearing this, Yan Bugui was stunned for a moment and said, "Then you said I have to pay, but I don't know the specific price."
"And we heard that the price there should be cheaper, but Jiang Yan said it might be a little higher because it may be exported, so the price may be a little higher."
"So I can't make up my mind about how much I'll give you for the moment, so why don't I ask you to help me with my advice?"
The first man didn't believe a word he said. He didn't believe that Yan Bugui hadn't asked. If you really don't know, just pay according to the price of the supply and marketing cooperative. Isn't this a little calculation in your heart?
The elder thought for a while and then said: "In terms of vision, there is one person in our neighborhood. No one has vision as good as him. Now he is a cadre and knows some things that we don't know. He must know a certain amount of information. He If you say the watches over there may be exported, then they may be exported.”
"In this case, it is obvious that the price of exported watches is higher. It is not unreasonable for people to say that."
After the uncle said this, he thought for a while and said, "In this way, since you don't know the price and you really want it, you can give it according to the market price first, and you will refund the excess and make up for the excess. You don't have to worry about him. I'm cheating on you, who cares about you?"
The third uncle hesitated and didn't speak. His own son didn't believe it, let alone other people. As long as it was about money, he didn't even believe his own wife. How could he trust an outsider? .
But the elder has said this. If he denies it, it would be inappropriate. This is the rhythm of turning against him immediately.
The third uncle thought about it in his mind, and then said: "I don't believe Jiang Yan. I know that people don't like me. To be honest, I want Jiang Yan to help me bring back the watch. In fact, I go there because the price is cheap. .”
After listening to the third uncle's words, the first uncle nodded and said, "That's good. If you really want it, then do as I say, but you can make an agreement with Jiang Yan. If the price is high, Yes, you don’t have to let Jiang Yan buy it for you, I just give you the money when you come back."
"But if you want a better watch, you can consider giving him a suitable price range and let him help you buy it. After all, the watches there may be exported, and the price may indeed be higher."
After the elder said this, he stopped talking. Whether it works or not depends on Yan Bugui's choice. Anyway, he has already said it.
Seeing Yan Bugui's silence here, the uncle felt a little disgusted, so he put away his notebook and stood up.
"I'm going to see Xiao Jiang to see if they can bring me anything for face. If you think about it, go with me. If you still insist on asking them to advance money to you, you'd better not go."
After the old man finished speaking, he stood up, picked up the things at hand, and left his room.
Seeing the elder leave the house, Yan Bugui gritted his teeth and followed him.
In the small courtyard, Jiang Yan felt a little helpless as he looked at Xu Damao and others who were behaving well there.
"Tell me! If you want me to carry something, please agree first that it shouldn't be too much. I won't be able to hold it if it's too much."
"We don't know this clearly. We only use it for ourselves. When others come to us, we don't agree at all."
Xu Damao had a smile on his face, and after finishing speaking, he handed the list in his hand to Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan picked it up and looked at it. Good guy, there was a lot of writing on it. After looking at it carefully, there were all bags on it! Clothes! These things are used more by women. There are fewer men. Seeing this, Jiang Yan understood that these people bought them for their wives or girlfriends.
"You guys!" Xu Damao and the others turned red when they heard Jiang Yan's evil smile.
"Okay! I will find a way to buy these for you, but you guys are really serious. You won't be laughed at by the beauties when you get them back."
Hearing Jiang Yan say this, several of them laughed sheepishly.
At this time, there was a knock on the door.
"It's so late, who is it?" He Yuzhu said.
"Who else could it be? It's probably the First Master and the others." Jiang Yan said nonchalantly.
"Did he also come to deliver something to you?" Xu Damao asked.
Jiang Yan didn't say anything and nodded. "Zhuzi, open the door."
In fact, it's not that Jiang Yan doesn't carry things for them. After all, they are neighbors. They don't see each other when they look up. If anything happens in the future, they will need their help!
However, Yan Bugui played tricks on him before, which really made Jiang Yan feel unhappy. If he could stop playing tricks, Jiang Yan would not refuse him. It is estimated that this time he will go to the first master Yi Zhonghai.
As expected by Jiang Yan, the first and third uncles were following He Yuzhu.
Seeing the two of them coming together, Jiang Yan showed an expression that was indeed true.
"Zhuzi gives up his seat to the first uncle and the others, and Damao pours water for the two uncles." After giving instructions to Xu Damao and the others, Jiang Yan said directly: "I knew that the third uncle would definitely come to find you. I feel like you always understand." .”
After hearing this, the first uncle burst out laughing, and his heart became much brighter. After laughing, he pointed directly at Yan Bugui and said, "Oh, isn't this all instigated by your third uncle? Jiang Yan, you don't know, I've never known him From the beginning, Lao Yan was so stingy, and he even made me speechless when he had time. You said he asked you to bring something, but he still had to do some calculations, so I said he should be more open-minded about things, and how much it would cost. If you have the right money, I don’t think you would give it to them, Xiao Jiang.”
After listening to Yi Zhonghai's words, Jiang Yan knew that this man was much higher than the two of them. No wonder he was the first master! There's nothing wrong with that.
Jiang Yan narrowed his eyes, took the cigarettes on the table and gave each of the two uncles a cigarette. Then he lit it and took a puff before saying: "First uncle, you want to talk about the neighbors in the street, right? It's better for the two uncles to come over." Yes, let me bring something. As long as I can handle it, I won't refuse.
"But good guy, you want me to advance money for this purchase, and you still don't know when it's over, and you still want to owe me a favor. This is a bit inappropriate, so I ignored them."
Only then did the First Master say: "Xiao Jiang, First Master, I know my cards with you. If I talk too much, it would be pretentious. You see, things are not easy nowadays. Everyone wants to save money when buying things. I don't know you." I want to give you something to go to the Canton Fair, but everyone is too embarrassed to disturb you. Why don’t they all find me? I have to bite the bullet and agree to it. Look, all the neighbors in our street are... not easy."
"I registered them here and left the money. They also remembered everything they entrusted you to bring. People in our courtyard, anyway, they either give you an apple or an egg or something. There are several families in our courtyard. The list of people who asked you to help me bring things is here, and there are several other courtyards. But the other courtyards didn’t send anything, so they just kept the money.”
"We won't force it. If you're not busy and have time, see if you can help."
Although the first man's words were a bit suspicious of kidnapping, he was also concerned about Jiang Yan's face, not to mention that he gave something back, which Jiang Yan didn't like, but he was obviously grateful.
Thinking of this, Jiang Yan said indifferently: "I understand the exchange of favors between the great masters. Here, he is not a person who does not praise me. People respect me as much as I respect others. I will accept the list. You are right, these days are not easy, if you can help me, you know, I am not short of those things, everyone is willing, just take the things back and tell them, I will bring the things back to them .”
"Everyone gives me face, and I give everyone face. It's a favor, and if it's too much, it's enough. I have something to do here later, and I just need to lend a hand. If it doesn't work, don't add insult to injury."
"Jiang Yan is still grand." After hearing Jiang Yan's words, the first man gave a thumbs up.
Jiang Yan turned to Yan Bugui and said, "Teacher Yan, I know what you're thinking. If you need something, just keep the money. It's impossible to expect me to advance the money. You can decide whether you want it or not!" After Jiang Yan finished speaking, No more words were spoken.
After the first master and the others left, Yan Jiefang came over not long after. And he didn't come empty-handed, he brought two eggs. Jiang Yan became happy when he saw these two eggs.
Think about the stingy third uncle who paid the price of two eggs. He probably won’t be able to sleep tonight. This stingy Yan can break a penny in half and spend two eggs for nothing. Eggs, don’t worry about them for a long time.
Jiang Yan's going to the Canton Fair actually caused quite a shock in the Jia family.
When Jia Zhang heard the news, she looked at Jia Dongxu and said, "Dongxu, I heard that Jiang Yan is going to a meeting. I heard that many people in our yard have entrusted him to buy things. I heard that Jiang Yan is going to a meeting." It’s much cheaper to buy things there, why don’t we ask him to buy something for our family?”
"Our family Banggeng has obviously lost weight in the past two days. I feel a little distressed when I see him. Why don't we ask him to help us buy some milk powder or something so that he can replenish Banggeng? It will increase his nutrition."
Hearing what his mother said, Jia Dongxu said: "Mom, it's called the Canton Fair. Many products from across the country will be traded at the Canton Fair. And I heard that the prices are indeed cheap, but no matter how cheap they are, it's just like milk powder." White sugar, brown sugar, etc. are also in short supply, and the price cannot be much cheaper."
"But before, I also asked the master to help me add two pounds of brown sugar, two pounds of white sugar and malted milk. I think this stuff is not cheap, but it doesn't cost a ticket! It's worth it if you can buy a little. .”
At this time, Li Zhaodi next to her said, "Since we don't want tickets, why don't we buy a little more, like five kilograms of brown sugar and so on, or go talk to your master later."
Jia Dongxu nodded after listening, "I'll go find the master later and see if it works. There are too many things and people may not be able to carry them."
"Then go and ask and tell us if it's possible."
Jia Dongxu nodded when he heard his wife's words, took the money she handed over and left the house.
(End of chapter)
