"No, no, it's not this. I need a notebook, because I will need more and more goods this time and in the future, and sometimes I can't remember them. So I want to write them down so that I can sort them out."
"Oh, that's it."
"Then take this, it's for you." Boss Chen took out a black notebook from under the wooden floor. When he opened it, he found a map of China on the title page, and when he opened it, he saw a calendar. It was heavy. Yang Liufang liked it very much after seeing it.
"Brother, I have money, I can't always ask you to give me things."
"I know you make money. But this is free. What I'm giving you is a reward for the two items I just ordered."
"Well, then I want another pen."
"I'm looking for it for you. You can use this. This is called a rollerball pen. It's just popular. It looks like a ballpoint pen, but has the effect of a fountain pen."
"Thank you, brother." Yang Liufang took it with both hands. Open your notebook and write on the first page
"Purchase order", and added the date at the end: October 26, 1986.
Soap: 200+30
Toothpaste: 40
Toothbrush: 60
Needle and thread: 30 sets (more for small ones)
...
After I finished writing it, I thought about it carefully, looked over it several times, and found that there was nothing missing anymore, so I gave it to Boss Chen.
"Oh! So many! I have to write you a purchase order." Boss Chen put down his notebook and went to the stall to get a stack of blue purchase orders with carbon paper. Under the purchase order was a plastic plate, which was held with a clip. They are connected together. Boss Chen copied down items one by one. When he found "30 sets of needles and threads (much smaller ones)", he asked Yang Liufang: "Brother, what does this mean?"
"Oh, brother, I did a sales promotion for this. I bought two toothpaste and toothbrushes and got two needles for free. But they all wanted small needles, and no one bought the big ones. When I came back, there was a sandstorm and they were all blown away. Otherwise, it would be smashed into your hands as you said."
"Hey, I understand. In this way, you can dismantle it yourself and pick out the small ones, and I will prepare other items for you."
"Okay, brother." Yang Liufang agreed happily.
Boss Chen continued copying and stopped until a purchase order was filled. Give the notebook to Yang Liufang together with the purchase order.
"Come on, brother, do you think it's right? What else is missing?"
Yang Liufang took it, checked it one by one, and thought about it carefully: "Brother, please add a cigarette. Last time I sold goods, I found that this way is better."
"Okay, you fill it in yourself. By the way, brother, do you want another 206 yuan of soap on December 26, or the same amount as this time?"
"Brother, 206 is for sure. I can just buy the scattered ones separately." Yang Liufang said while returning the purchase order to Boss Chen.
"Okay, this way I can reserve the goods for you in advance."
"Zhizhijini (Wenzhou dialect: thank you), brother."
"Deputy said Khaqi (Wenzhou dialect: You're welcome), brother, I'm going to stock up."
"Want me to help? Brother."
"No, we will pick the needle together later."
Boss Chen went to prepare the goods, and Yang Liufang picked up the notebook and turned over the full page. I just wanted to write "woodworking tools" on the back, and I just wrote the word "wood" horizontally. I thought about it again, and cut the note in half, opened it roughly from the middle, and wrote again: Purchase note, October 1986. January 26th.
Woodworking saw: 1 piece.
A set of chisels: (No. 1-4)
Claw mace: 1 piece.
Ink fountain: 1 piece (with line).
Ink: 1 bottle.
...
It wasn't until I finished writing all the nails between 1 and 6 centimeters that I finally let out a sigh of relief. At this time, Boss Chen also coded the goods.
"What are you writing about? So serious."
"Oh, brother, I promised to make furniture for a leader's house. Let me list the tools I use. Where can I buy these equipment?" He handed over the notebook he had written with both hands.
Boss Chen took it and looked at it carefully: "Brother, these are industrial products. We don't have them in the market. You have to go to the state-owned supply and marketing cooperatives to get them."
"A state-owned supply and marketing cooperative?"
"Yes, look at our market, it is also a subsidiary of the supply and marketing cooperative, but the supply and marketing cooperative is only responsible for the management of merchants rented to us, but what we sell are daily necessities. And what you want, like these tools and hardware They are all industrial products and are directly operated by supply and marketing cooperatives."
"Oh, brother, I was at the village headquarters of a village where I sell things. I read in the People's Daily that the Ministry of Commerce will increase its efforts to bring industrial products to the countryside. Will we have the opportunity to sell these things in the future?"
"According to the newspapers you have read, those who sell department stores should be able to sell these, but I don't know how long it will take for the policy to be implemented at our level?"
"Oh, brother, where is the supply and marketing cooperative?"
"The ones in the city are at Xiguan Cross, but these things for you are too many and heavy. You can go to the supply and marketing cooperative in Chengbei District and have a look. Anyway, the price is the same."
"Oh, brother, I'm really not familiar with this city. Could you please give me directions?"
"Well, the supply and marketing cooperative in Chengbei District should be not far from Yantan where you often go to change trains. After we finish picking the needles in a while, I will send you to the station where you took the train, and you will go to Yantan to deposit the goods to you. Go to the vegetable farmer uncle, then take that bus four stops back, then transfer to No. 31, and get off at the Chengbei Supply and Marketing Cooperative. But after buying these tools, you can only take a taxi back."
"Oh, that's okay. Only investment will produce output! But I have to go to Xinhua Bookstore first."
"What are you going there for? Buying books to get into college?"
"No, no, brother is joking. I graduated from junior high school and am going to college. But I did go to buy books, carpentry books."
"Wasting that money, it's better to do good business."
"Alas! Brother, you know I have been learning carpentry skills from the master for less than two years. I have only seen the master make exquisite furniture, but I have never made it myself, especially the mortise and tenon structure. I have only a little knowledge of the theory and no practice at all. So I wanted to cram it in.”
"Oh, that's a good idea. If you sharpen your weapon before the battle, it will be a waste if you don't enjoy it!"
"Xinhua Bookstore?...
"Okay brother, Zhizhijini (Wenzhou dialect: thank you!)"
"The deputy said Khaqi (You're welcome in Wenzhou dialect), brother, go quickly. Go early and come back early. Don't miss the train. I'll pick these needles myself."
"Well, brother, please don't worry, I'll go right away."
After Yang Liufang finished speaking, he hurriedly walked out of the market. As soon as he reached the entrance, he remembered that he had to go to Lao Zhou's place. This time he must buy a pair of shoes and a set of work clothes to change into. It was already late autumn, and Yang Liufang was still wearing summer slippers, and these slippers were patched.
He almost jogged all the way to Lao Zhou's stall.
"Boss Zhou."
"Xiao Yang, why are you here? There is no news about your friend, so he probably hasn't come yet."
"Boss Zhou, I know. If it's not for him this time, I want a set of work clothes and a pair of shoes."
"Don't worry, tell me slowly. I have the size of your work clothes. How big should your shoes be? What are they for?"
"Oh, look at my head, I'm so anxious. Boss Zhou, I use the shoes for carpentry work and wear them every day."
"Then wear these, Old Jiefang. They are strong and durable, and the soles of the shoes are still soft." Boss Zhou took out a sample of a pair of military green Jiefang shoes and handed them to Yang Liufang to try on.
"Okay, I won't try it on, size 40. I'm in a hurry to go to Xinhua Bookstore now. You can help me send the clothes and shoes to Boss Chen, and I'll pay you the bill together."
"Oh, okay, then go ahead."
"Okay, bye."
"goodbye."
Yang Liufang said as he ran towards the exit of the market. Following the route given by Boss Chen just now, I got on the No. 23 bus and headed to Shengfu Street Station one stop at a time. After getting off the bus, not far away is the classical three-open vermilion palace gate of the Xizhou Provincial Government building, and opposite is the Xinhua Bookstore building.
Yang Liufang crossed the zebra crossing and walked along the sidewalk into Xinhua Bookstore. There were not many people. There were neatly stacked books on the rows of bookshelves. The rich aroma of books filled the whole space, and Yang Liufang was a little intoxicated. Because it was the first time I walked into such a large bookstore, I was a little shocked in front of the vast sea of books.
Walking to the counter, he asked the neatly dressed waiter: "Teacher, I would like to buy some books on woodworking and classical furniture."
"Oh, wait a moment. For woodworking books, go to the bookshelves 101-108 in the North District on the second floor to choose."
