Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 354: Orders Delivered

I didn’t expect Zhang Yulan to react so strongly.

Su Xiaoxiao rubbed her nose; she actually thought eight yuan was a great bargain.

Although wild sea cucumbers aren’t considered rare nowadays, many people still don’t understand their nutritional value, so nobody likes to eat them or pays them much attention.

But these things are something only rich people eat in modern times.

Even farmed sea cucumbers cost several hundred yuan per pound, let alone pure wild ones.

Seeing Zhang Yulan about to drag her to take a leave, Su Xiaoxiao quickly pulled her back: "Sister Zhang, don’t get excited, I haven’t paid yet."

Hearing this, Zhang Yulan finally breathed a sigh of relief, "That’s good. If you really want some, I can ask my relatives to get you some another day. The price will definitely be lower."

Su Xiaoxiao nodded gratefully: "Okay, thank you, Sister Zhang. If I need anything, I’ll definitely ask you."

She said this, but she was well aware in her heart.

The manual labor and transport for these things are expensive, and if transported from the coast to here, the price wouldn’t be much lower.

But Sister Zhang meant well, and she had to accept this favor.

Thinking this, she took out a few duck necks from her bag: "Sister Zhang, this is for you; take it home for the kids. If it’s not enough, ask me for more."

"Oh dear, how can I accept this? I said I would buy it from you. Tell me how much it costs, and I’ll pay you. I haven’t even paid off the watch yet."

Zhang Yulan quickly waved her hand in refusal.

Su Xiaoxiao pretended to be angry and shoved it into her hand: "Sister Zhang, if you don’t take it, you’re not treating me as a friend."

"This... look at this whole situation, I’m always taking advantage of you."

Zhang Yulan couldn’t refuse, so she had to accept it, thinking that she also needed to bring something for Su Xiaoxiao another day.

This kind of favor can’t be one-sided. Even among friends, there must be some mutual courtesy, or the friendship won’t last.

"Don’t be so formal with me; I’ll also give Shuangshuang some later. You both have taken care of me plenty."

Su Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

Just as she finished speaking, she heard a cold snort from behind.

"It’s time for work, and you’re still chatting here. You’re not focusing on your work."

From the sour-sweet male voice, Su Xiaoxiao didn’t need to turn her head to know who it was.

It must be Liu Changjiang again.

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t want to bother with him. Working every day was tiring enough; she didn’t want to make trouble for herself by being annoyed.

However, Liu Changjiang did not intend to let her off that easily.

He swaggered over to the grocery counter and tapped on it with his fingers.

"Xiao Su, I’ve got good news for you: besides the shoe factory order, I’ve also secured orders from the towel factory and the printing factory. It seems the manager position is out of your reach, so don’t waste your efforts."

Liu Changjiang looked smug, his chin practically raised to the sky.

He came to the department store early just to let Su Xiaoxiao know that the position she was greedily eyeing was not for her.

"Manager Liu—no, Comrade Liu, if there’s nothing else, could you please step aside? I’m busy here and don’t have time for small talk with you."

She hadn’t even started, and Liu Changjiang was already smug. Isn’t it a bit too early?

Should it be said he’s too confident, or just too shameless?

"Hmph, stop being stubborn. After all, I was once the sales manager at the Second Department Store. Connections aren’t something a country girl like you can compare to. Do you believe I can casually wave my hand and pull in orders from several factories..."

Before he could finish, a strong male voice suddenly sounded from behind.

"Comrade Su."

Hearing someone calling her, Su Xiaoxiao instinctively looked over and saw a middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit with meticulously combed hair walking towards her.

Isn’t that Li Zhenhua, the head of the detergent factory? Why is he here?

She was planning to visit him in a couple of days to seek orders, but didn’t expect him to come over first.

Su Xiaoxiao was about to speak when Liu Changjiang spoke first: "Director Li, what brings you here?"

As he spoke, he looked at Su Xiaoxiao with a smug expression, as if saying, what’s the big deal about knowing Director Li, as if he doesn’t know him too.

But before the smug expression faded from his face, Li Zhenhua opened his mouth with a puzzled look: "And you are?"

Liu Changjiang: "..."

Isn’t this Director Li blind? Didn’t they meet a few times before? How could he be so forgetful?

However, considering that Director Li is a busy man, not remembering him is normal.

He immediately stepped forward, very enthusiastically introducing himself: "Director Li, I’m Liu Changjiang, sales manager of the Second Department Store. We met a few times at previous gatherings. You really have a poor memory for important people."

Li Zhenhua nodded thoughtfully and quickly shook his head: "Sorry, not familiar."

"Pfft!"

Zhang Yulan couldn’t hold back anymore, seeing Liu Changjiang wagging his tail like a dog to curry favor, only to be not recognized at all by the person. It was too much of a rib-tickler.

Su Xiaoxiao also wanted to laugh, barely holding it in by digging her nails into her thigh.

Hearing the laughter from the side, Liu Changjiang’s face froze.

What’s Zhang Yulan laughing at? When he returns to his position as sales manager, the first thing he’ll do is fire her and Su Xiaoxiao.

He forced a smile again: "Director Li, you’re really teasing. What brings you here this time? If there’s anything I can help with, just say the word."

It’s awkward for Liu Changjiang. Even in such embarrassment, he managed to squeeze in a smile.

Anyway, Su Xiaoxiao thought, she doesn’t have the face thick enough to do this.

"I’m here to discuss orders. With the new year approaching, our factory plans to give employees some benefits..."

Just as Li Zhenhua finished, Manager Liu eagerly cut in: "No problem, no problem. Please, let’s discuss details in the office."

Hearing that he came to discuss orders, Liu Changjiang became even more enthusiastic.

With this order in hand, his position as sales manager would be secure.

But before the joy in his heart could savor, Li Zhenhua spoke again.

"Sorry, I’m here specifically to talk to Comrade Su. I only wish to discuss with Comrade Su."

This time, Liu Changjiang’s face completely fell.

Who would have thought the man came specifically for Su Xiaoxiao? Since when did this girl become so familiar with Director Li?

Zhang Yulan trembled with laughter beside.

Seeing Liu Changjiang’s embarrassment was incredibly satisfying.

"Xiaoxiao, since Director Li is here for you, go and welcome him. Shuangshuang and I will watch the counter for you, go quickly."

She winked at Su Xiaoxiao immediately.

Liu Changjiang was almost exploding with anger but could do nothing about it. He thought this country girl just has a stroke of luck, probably only landing this one order.

At worst, he’d visit more factories tomorrow, surely outmatching this girl.

What’s there to boast about with a simple detergent factory?

Thinking this, his face softened a lot: "Xiao Su, since Director Li is here for you, make sure to welcome him well."

After speaking, he was about to leave, but his eyes suddenly caught sight of another familiar figure, causing his eyes to light up instantly.