Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 367

Chapter 367: Chapter 279: Private Deal (Part 2)

The other person smiled at Zhang Guoqing and just said to call him when they were ready to leave. These drivers often took a box or two back, and as for how to fill out the paperwork, they naturally had their ways. However, if it weren’t for Old Chen stepping in, he wouldn’t be interested in helping. Fewer boxes meant less extra money for him.

Old Chen saw that everything was arranged. He learned that Zhang Guoqing’s car was in the parking lot ahead and followed Zhang Guoqing to the car, telling him to drive over to the cold storage entrance.

Once inside the cold storage, Old Chen visibly relaxed. He pointed at the broken boxes and said, "Do you still need these? Take everything away later. Your father-in-law told you, right?"

Zhang Guoqing nodded with a smile and directly took out five yuan and stuffed it into the other person’s pocket.

Old Chen saw him stuffing money without a word and was pleased to deal with smart, straightforward people.

Old Chen took three burlap sacks from the corner and placed them on the ground, laughing: "Load these things first. I’ll go find more. As we’re approaching the end of the year, preparations are being made, and the cold storage needs to be cleared. I remember there are more. Think carefully about which seafood you want in whole boxes, and I’ll help you pick some good ones later."

Zhang Guoqing quickly said, "Uncle, you see how many boxes won’t trouble you? Handle the whole boxes however you think best. I’ll follow your arrangement. Do whatever is convenient for you."

Old Chen was even more delighted, smiled, and said, "Alright. You tidy things up first." With that, he headed inside. The people Liu Sanyuan brought were all decent. As soon as they saw him, they stuffed a pack of cigarettes into his hand; without even checking what was inside, they handed over the money. He had to go find some good stuff.

Zhang Guoqing was busy packing the bags, growing more astounded by the minute and wondering if he should give more money. Watching the old man continuously throw fish his way, he decided not to give more money but instead let Zhou Jiao bring some wild game to give later. It was inappropriate to give too much but felt bad to give too little.

When the burlap sacks were ready, Old Chen pointed out four boxes, "Two boxes of shrimp, one of yellow croaker, and one of ribbon fish. Eat them first. Too many and people won’t be happy."

"I’ll listen to you, old man."

Old Chen expertly opened the warehouse door, brought in a trolley, and had him first load all three burlap sacks onto the car, then the four boxes.

After loading, Old Chen took Zhang Guoqing to the exit, and they loaded the three burlap sacks onto the car. The remaining four boxes were on the trolley. Old Chen called over the man from earlier, and after the other inspected the four boxes, Zhang Guoqing paid him.

After waiting a while, the other person went to the finance office to complete the payment and then drove Zhang Guoqing away together.

Once outside the gate, Zhang Guoqing watched the other man wave his hand with a hearty laugh as he drove off. Looking towards the gate not far away, he couldn’t believe how easily things were solved.

Zhang Guoqing slowly drove towards Old Wang’s house and saw Zhou Jiao waving at the roadside before even reaching it. His wife knew how to cooperate with him, but she would be even cleverer if she avoided standing in the cold wind.

Once the car stopped beside her, Zhou Jiao got in, and Zhang Guoqing pointed at the three burlap sacks and a box of shrimp for her to store away. The three sacks were part of a private transaction, and he didn’t plan to tell Zhao Dashan. This involved the old man’s job, and there was Zhao Yuanyuan in the Zhao Family, who was too loose-lipped. If the news spread, it wouldn’t be good for anyone.

As for the shrimp, it was a personal indulgence because Jiao Jiao liked them, and keeping a box was also selfish. The things openly taken back would be divided by his father, mother, and elder sister, then further split among a few sisters and brothers until there was nothing left.

Zhang Guoqing had Zhou Jiao take out a dried rabbit and two cured meats from storage, turned the car around, and headed to the fishing site. The guard was taken aback. Zhang Guoqing told him he forgot to hand over some things from the elders to his uncle.

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