PDLP Chapter 36 Supplementary Contract Signing
Chapter 36 Supplementary Contract Signing
The next day, after breakfast, Zhaoyuan packed all the materials he hadn't finished translating the day before, along with the new materials Director Tu had given him, into a bag, and also put two sets of clothes into the bag.
"Fangfang, I'm going to Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory this time and it might take a while. I don't know when I'll be back, but I'll definitely be back within a week. You can ask Hongmei for help with things at home. We'll wait for Zhaodi and Laidi to come back and take care of the rest."
Zhao Yuan said that he had already packed everything.
"Don't worry about things at home. Just focus on your own things. I'll be out of confinement soon."
Lin Fangfang watched Zhao Yuan pack his things, then grabbed two handfuls of lard candy and two handfuls of chocolate from the lime jar and stuffed them into Zhao Yuan's bag.
"Keep some candy with you, eat a few when you're hungry, and don't make yourself suffer while you're out there."
Lin Fangfang gave her instructions.
"Don't worry, I'm going to Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory. There's a canteen there, and I'll get three meals a day. I won't go hungry. You're breastfeeding now, so you're feeding two babies on your own. Eat more, and remember to have lunch. Now that we're better off, there's no need to be so frugal. Do you still have malted milk powder? If not, I'll buy two more cans when I come back from Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory."
As Zhao Yuan spoke, he took out the candy, leaving a few as a token gesture to appease Lin Fangfang.
Lin Fangfang gave him a series of instructions, Zhao Yuan kissed Zhao Nana's face and pinched her cheeks before heading to the fireworks factory with his bag on his back.
Lin Fangfang stood at the door watching Zhao Yuan's figure disappear from sight.
Zhao Yuan walked out of the village and saw a young man squatting at the crossroads in the distance. When he got closer, he realized it was Zhou Jiefang.
"Brother Zhao."
Zhou Jiefang greeted Zhao Yuan with a smile from afar.
"Jiefang, it's so early today, let's go."
The two walked together toward the commune station.
Last week, Jiefang told Zhaoyuan about his and Gong Xianjin's experiences in Chijiaopen Village. The two were sworn brothers. Both came from Beijing, and although there was a difference of more than ten years in age, they got along very well. In recent years, they had relied on each other for survival, helping each other through the most difficult times. Otherwise, they might not be alive today.
When Zhao Yuan met Zhou Jiefang a while ago, the two of them had been starving for days. Fortunately, Zhou Jiefang met Zhao Yuan, and the bag of rice that Zhao Yuan gave them was a godsend.
After hearing this, Zhao Yuan finally understood why Gong Xianjin had specially offered wine and expressed his gratitude that day.
"Zhou Jiefang, it won't be long before you return to the city."
Zhou Jiefang said.
"I don't know when I'll be able to go back."
Zhou Jiefang said hesitantly.
"Don't worry, it will be no later than next fall. During this time, you should focus on your exam preparation and leave the meals to me."
Zhao Yuan said.
"That won't do. The fields still need to be cultivated, otherwise if we can't get back to the city, we'll starve to death. Your own family has five people to feed."
"Don't worry, we can support you. With your physique, just don't have any health problems when it comes to the college entrance exam."
"Jiefang, if you feel bad about it, there's something I'd like you to do."
Zhao Yuan continued.
"What's the matter?"
Zhou Jiefang asked.
"I'm planning to raise a batch of pigs. You can help me feed them. Feeding pigs doesn't require you to be busy all the time, so you can use your free time to study for your exams."
Zhao Yuan said.
"I've never fed pigs before, can I?"
Zhou Jiefang asked.
“No problem at all. My two little girls can do it. It’s settled then. I’m going to Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory for a few days. I’ll take care of the piglet issue when I get back. You can plan the pig-raising business carefully these next few days.”
Zhao Yuan said.
"Okay, I'll listen to Brother Zhao."
After having a meal at Zhao Yuan's house that day, Zhou Jiefang was convinced of Zhao Yuan's abilities. Now that Gong Xianjin had also returned to the city, his life in Barefoot Peng Village was indeed difficult to continue. So he readily agreed.
The two chatted idly along the way and boarded a bus to the county town.
Upon arriving in the county town, Zhaoyuan and Zhou Jiefang went to the Xinhua Bookstore.
"Sister Xu, do you have any college entrance exam materials?"
As soon as Zhao Yuan entered the Xinhua Bookstore, he greeted Xu Xiulian.
"Brother Zhao, you're here. I have the college entrance exam materials."
Xu Xiulian greeted Zhaoyuan with a beaming smile as soon as she saw him.
"Sister Xu, please bring all the latest college entrance examination materials to my brother Zhou for a look. I'm going to do something over there."
As he spoke, Zhao Yuan went to a table inside the Xinhua Bookstore.
The shuttle bus to Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory doesn't depart until after noon, so I took advantage of this gap to do some translation work.
Zhou Jiefang took a pile of college entrance examination materials and sat down to study them.
The two were busy with their own things. Zhou Jiefang selected some college entrance examination materials, paid for them, and then the two went to a steamed bun shop and each bought two steamed buns. After eating the two steamed buns, the two boarded different buses.
Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory.
As soon as Zheng Ziqi returned, news of the factory director signing a big order in Huacheng spread quickly throughout the factory.
The factory was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
The factory began working on this batch of orders.
When Zhao Yuan arrived at Xiongxiong Fireworks Factory, Zheng Ziqi was waiting for him in his office.
"Brother Zhao, we've been waiting for you. We don't know what to do if you don't come."
Zheng Ziqi handed Zhao Yuan a cup of fennel tea.
Zhao Yuan put down his bag, took the teacup, took a sip, and said.
"Director Zheng, please call everyone from the printing plant, product department, and packaging department over for a meeting."
"Okay, let's talk in the conference room."
Zheng Ziqi stood up and walked to the other side.
"Fugui, call everyone to the office for a meeting."
"Okay, I'll inform them right away."
Soon everyone arrived at the office for a meeting.
"First, we need to decide on the products. We need to decide on the products for each gift package. Here is the product list for each gift package. You can try packing them in some boxes to see what size box is most suitable."
He then took out the product list for each gift package.
The product department staff quickly went to get the product and a few boxes.
Together, we determined the exact size of each gift box.
"Now everyone is designing the outer packaging. The outer packaging must have strong Chinese characteristics and be in a classic Chinese style."
Zhao Yuan said.
The printing factory brought a bunch of packaging designs for Zhaoyuan to choose from, but after looking at them, Zhaoyuan didn't find anything suitable.
"Is it possible to find someone who can draw?"
Zhao Yuan asked.
"I'll ask someone to look for it as soon as possible."
Zheng Ziqi said.
Zhao Yuan took out the blessings he had written for each gift package and discussed them with the person in charge of the printing factory.
A moment later, a middle-aged man was brought in.
“Brother Zhao, this is Xiao Haodong. He’s a very good painter. Why don’t you chat with him?”
Zheng Ziqi said.
"Ok."
Zhao Yuan said.
After discussing with the people at the printing factory, Zhao Yuan turned to Xiao Haodong and briefly explained his ideas to him.
"Director Zheng, please send someone to my house to ask my wife to bring all my painting tools over."
Xiao Haodong turned to Zheng Ziqi and said.
"Ok."
Zheng Ziqi immediately arranged for someone to do it.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a young man came in carrying a basket of things.
Xiao Haodong took the basket, placed it on the table, took out his tools, and drew his first picture.
Zhao Yuan looked at it and was basically satisfied. Then he talked to Xiao Haodong about the parts that needed to be fine-tuned.
Following Zhao Yuan's instructions, Xiao Haodong drew another picture, and after several revisions, Zhao Yuan was very satisfied.
Each completed painting was handed over to a printing factory for printing.
After the printing plant completes the layout, it will be sent to Zhaoyuan for proofreading. Once Zhaoyuan approves the proof, mass printing will begin.
The entire office was busy until sunset.
"Brother Zhao, let's not get busy until tomorrow. We definitely won't be able to finish today. Let's all go to the cafeteria for lunch."
Zheng Ziqi said.
"Okay, let's continue tomorrow."
Zhao Yuan raised his head and said.
Over the next few days, everyone worked hard and finally got all the gift package packaging and product arrangements sorted out.
"Director Zheng, we still need to submit a supplementary contract."
As he spoke, Zhao Yuan took out two pre-written contracts from his bag and handed them to Zheng Ziqi.
"That's natural."
Zheng Ziqi took the contract from Zhao Yuan and read it carefully. After reading it, he signed his name at the end and affixed the company seal.
"Just write the date before the last visit, otherwise it will be difficult to explain this order to the factory. You will receive your commission once the money arrives, but my cousin said that the money for these export orders needs to be held for a while. I will share it with you after the goods are shipped and the final payment is received."
Zheng Ziqi said.
"Okay, thank you, Director Zheng, for thinking so thoughtfully of me."
Zhao Yuan said.
"Director Zheng, I've finished dealing with this order, and I'm heading back tomorrow. There's no shuttle bus today, so I need to use the meeting room. I still have a few books that need urgent translation."
Zhao Yuan continued.
“I’ll take you to the county in the factory’s truck. I need to go to the county government to take care of things anyway.”
Zheng Ziqi said.
"Okay, if we leave now, I can still catch the bus home. Let's go."
As Zhao Yuan spoke, he began packing his things.