The Wizard's Journey Begins in a Courtyard House

Chapter 73 The Channels in Li Qin's Hands

If Li Qin was only 98% confident about his plan before, after hearing Li Huaide's words, he was immediately 100% confident.

Li Qin first gave Li Huaide a deep look, while the other party was also looking at Li Qin.

Upon seeing this, Li Qin suddenly revealed a smile;

"Uncle Li, if you could get meat for the factory workers as a holiday bonus on Labor Day, I wonder if you could remove the word 'deputy' from that title?"

As soon as Li Qin finished speaking, a glint of light flashed in Li Huaide's eyes.

His face showed excitement and agitation, and even his breathing became much heavier.

When Li Qin spoke just now, he already had some guesses, but at the time he just thought it was unlikely.

Hearing Li Qin's words now, he couldn't control his emotions for a moment.

However, Li Huaide was no ordinary person. After taking a few deep breaths, the expression on his face returned to calm.

But his eyes were looking at Li Qin expectantly;

"If this labor energy conservation effort can secure half a pound of meat for each of the factory's employees, I am confident that I can remove the word 'deputy' from the list within three months."

Although Li Huaide, as the deputy director, could have an equal dialogue with the director because of his father-in-law;

However, he was still one level below the other.

If he can resolve this employee welfare issue, it will be a significant political achievement, and Li Huaide only needs to leverage this opportunity slightly.

That will allow you to raise your rank.

In fact, for someone with a background like Li Huaide, climbing the ranks isn't difficult; the real challenge is achieving political achievements.

As long as one has enough political achievements, the path to advancement will be very smooth.

Upon hearing Li Huaide's words, Li Qin said nothing, only nodding slightly.

Although he didn't say anything, the smile on his face and the calmness in his eyes said a lot.

At this moment, Li Huaide walked to the side, took a teacup for Li Qin, put in tea leaves, and poured in boiling water;

Finally, he handed the teacup to Li Qin.

Li Qin didn't put on airs and quickly got up to take the teacup.

After Li Huaide sat down, he sat down as well.

"Xiao Qin, you need to know that there are about 3,000 people working in the steel rolling mill. Even if each person is given half a jin of meat, that's still 1,500 to 2,000 jin."

This is no small sum; can you really handle it?

Li Huaide asked somewhat uncertainly.

Li Qin then put down his teacup and smiled slightly.

"Uncle Li, since I've brought this up, I'm confident I can resolve it."

Actually, let alone two thousand catties of meat, even if it were double that, I could probably handle it. The question now is whether you can eat it all?"

Upon hearing that Li Qin had managed to procure four thousand catties of meat, a look of shock flashed across Li Huaide's face.

He never expected that the nephew he had adopted on a whim would have such abilities.

"A mere four thousand catties of meat is nothing for a steel mill as big as this."

A calm expression appeared on Li Huaide's face.

However, he then added with some concern;

"Xiao Qin, are your connections okay? You're still young, don't ruin yourself over this, it's not worth it."

I must say, Li Huaide is a good person.

Although obtaining a large amount of meat could bring him considerable political achievements, he did not neglect Li Qin's safety because of it.

Although he said this partly out of concern that it might implicate him, he was genuinely worried about Li Qin.

Li Qin could sense this.

"Uncle Li, don't worry, my channels are legitimate and not illegal."

Li Qin explained to Li Huaide with a smile;

"In the past, in order to fill my stomach, I tried to go into the mountains to hunt. Although I didn't catch anything in the end, I did get in touch with some hunters in the districts and counties near Beijing."

I made an agreement with these hunters that they would hand over their catches from hunting in the mountains to me to handle.

Upon hearing this, a smile immediately appeared on Li Huaide's face;

"I never expected there to be such a relationship. No wonder you became a purchasing agent."

Li Qin smiled and then continued;

"Recently, they went up the mountain together and hunted more than ten wild boars, as well as some wolves, rabbits, and pheasants. Together, they can get at least four thousand catties of meat."

They contacted me right after I left Uncle Li's place last night.

Upon hearing Li Qin's words, Li Huaide's expression immediately relaxed;

His biggest worry was that the meat provided by Li Qin might be problematic, but now that he knows the source is safe, he naturally has nothing to worry about.

He immediately spoke up;

"Xiao Qin, I was originally planning to let you rest for a few days after you finished all the onboarding procedures today before you came back to work."

But now I have no choice but to make you suffer.

You'll start working at the steel rolling mill tomorrow. Don't worry about anything else for now; your main task is to focus on getting this batch of meat sorted out.

"At that time, no one will gossip about anything, whether it's about permanent employment or housing."

If no one investigates the violation, there will be no problem. However, if someone keeps pressing the issue, it will still have some impact.

But if Li Qin can really get back several thousand kilograms of meat this time, then the leaders of the steel rolling mill will turn a blind eye to Li Qin's affairs.

After all, there are other holidays to come, and Li Qin will still need to continue preparing meat.

Li Qin naturally had no objection to Li Huaide's arrangements.

He immediately nodded in agreement.

However, Li Qin then thought of something else;

"Uncle Li, there's one more thing I need to tell you in advance. These hunters are hunting in the mountains in secret, so they don't want everyone to know about it."

Therefore, you might not show up directly during the transaction. Will this have any impact?

Li Huaide had thought Li Qin was going to say something, but he never expected it to be about this matter.

He immediately said nonchalantly;

"I understand their concerns, but don't worry, our factory won't have any direct contact with them at that time."

Trading several thousand kilograms of meat in a single transaction is no small amount.

Under normal circumstances, private transactions are not allowed.

But now this meat is meant to be used as welfare for the factory workers, so if anyone tries to obstruct the transaction, Li Huaide won't need to get involved.

The employees below would then cause an uproar.

If things go wrong, you could be beaten half to death or crippled by your colleagues, and that would be your own fault.

Besides, the trade involves wild animals, not speculation, so there's nothing to worry about.

Speculation refers to the act of taking advantage of loopholes and seeking profits through hoarding, short selling, adulteration, and price manipulation.

Hunters selling their prey is a normal transaction and is not targeted.

Otherwise, wouldn't all those who fish and sell be considered speculators?

It was precisely because Li Huaide understood these things that he was not worried at all.

As for what Li Qin said about the hunters being unwilling to trade directly with them, Li Huaide felt that Li Qin must have had his own selfish motives.

These hunters are essentially Li Qin's network of connections.

As long as you have it in your hands, you can easily establish yourself, whether you're in a steel rolling mill or elsewhere.

If the hunters and the steel mill were to trade directly, the two sides could completely bypass Li Qin and connect directly.

At that point, Li Qin won't get any benefits.