Siheyuan: Starting from the driver

Chapter 770 The Stationmaster's Half Chair
the other side.

After half a month, the "turn waste into treasure" event has come to an end.

Let us wish this "Turning Waste into Treasure" event a complete success.

In an instant, a thunderous applause erupted, drowning out the leader's final words.

Wang Cheng stood below the stage, his chest heaving slightly with excitement, his face flushed.

Before leaving, the leader walked up to him, patted him hard on the shoulder, and whispered a few words.

Those few words made Wang Cheng straighten his back even more and his eyes light up with barely suppressed gleam.

Wang Chengcai's path to promotion is finally secure!
Finally, we can reach the next level!
As the leader's figure gradually disappeared, Wang Cheng couldn't help but share his joy with Bai Xiuwen beside him.

"Little White! Let's go!"

He grabbed Bai Xiuwen's arm with such force that Bai Xiuwen staggered slightly.

The two arrived at a secluded place.

"Xiao Bai! It's done! This time it's really done!" Wang Cheng rubbed his hands together.

"We two organized this exhibition very well! The leaders valued us highly, and this has greatly enhanced my resume."

Through this exhibition, Wang Cheng was able to suppress some of the opposition from his superiors.

After finishing his own story, Wang Cheng looked intently at Bai Xiuwen.

"Xiaobai, you also deserve a lot of credit for this exhibition. From setting up the booth and giving presentations to the final wrap-up, everything was done in an orderly manner."

"When we get back, none of those people at the station will be able to boast or try to climb the ranks in front of you. You've really shut them up!"

"You've at least secured half of your position as stationmaster!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiuwen's heart pounded like a drum.

These past few months have been filled with exhaustion and a forced composure in the face of various unexpected situations.
All the pressure and effort have finally paid off at this moment!
"It's all thanks to the station chief and his leadership. If it weren't for them, I, Bai Xiuwen, wouldn't be where I am today!" Bai Xiuwen rarely flattered anyone.

"Oh, this is all thanks to you!" Wang Chengcai waved his hand modestly, a rare occurrence for him.

The two looked at each other, their understanding unspoken.

After months of hard work, the rewards have finally come.

"Alright, hurry back to the booth, we still need to pack up and get back to the station."

The two returned to the station and carefully retrieved the exhibits.

"Xiao Bai, this event has come to a successful end. Now you need to make sure the wrap-up work is done thoroughly. Make sure you have all the materials the leader asked you for ready."

This means that on the day of the event, the leader came over and asked for some materials.

Bai Xiuwen naturally took this matter to heart: "Station Chief, don't worry, I've already prepared for this."

After saying that, Bai Xiuwen took out a document, which contained information that the leaders needed.

With his future at stake, Bai Xiuwen wouldn't take his time. During the two weeks of the exhibition, he had already prepared everything and even rewrote the materials several times.

"Okay, not bad, not bad. I'll take the documents to the leader in a bit, no, I'll have to go tomorrow."

With the topic at this point, Wang Chengcai couldn't help but elaborate on the upcoming arrangements.

“Starting tomorrow, I will hand over all the purchasing factories I have to you, and you should take over the purchasing business.”

"Once you've become familiar with the purchasing process, I'll hand over the tasks that the station manager is responsible for to you. Once you've learned them, I'll be at ease."

"The job of a stationmaster isn't difficult; you'll learn it quickly."

As Wang Cheng spoke with great enthusiasm, it was as if the transfer order would be issued early tomorrow morning, and he could immediately rush to his new post.

"I've successfully retired, and now I'm just waiting for the organization's arrangements!"

Wang Chengcai had a smug smile on his face, but as soon as he said those words, he suddenly realized that he had become too complacent!

Whether I'll get promoted is still uncertain; the official documents haven't been issued yet, and everything is still up in the air.

However, looking at Bai Xiuwen, whom he had personally promoted and who was meticulous and hardworking, Wang Chengcai's slight embarrassment instantly vanished.

He felt that the two of them had already opened their hearts to each other, and there was no need to hide anything from each other or engage in bureaucratic formalities.

"Well, that's the gist of it! You're someone I've chosen, someone I trust! Getting started quickly is good for both you and the station!"

With a wave of his hand, he simply threw away his last remaining concerns.

"Thank you for your guidance, Station Master!" Bai Xiuwen's heart pounded.

He started as a lowly scrap collector, then became a repairman, and finally a purchasing agent.

Eventually, he even reached the point where he was able to take over all of the station manager's work.

The past two years have passed so swiftly, like a dream, it's hard to imagine.

Wang Chengcai didn't think that much about it; he was also filled with joy.

The two quickly finished packing up the exhibits and headed straight back to the scrap yard.

It was the weekend, and there weren't many people at the station. After Bai Xiuwen collected all the exhibits into his maintenance room, he excitedly rushed home.

Pushing open the door, I saw my wife, Xu Sinan, busy in the small kitchen.

"Nan Nan!" Bai Xiuwen's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.

Xu Sinan turned around at the sound, wearing a floral apron and with water droplets on her hands.

Seeing the sparkle in her husband's eyes and his unusually excited expression, she immediately put down her work and went to greet him.

"What's wrong, Xiuwen? Why are you so happy? Is the exhibition over?"

"It's done! It's done!" Bai Xiuwen grabbed Xu Sinan's shoulders with both hands and shook her excitedly.

He eagerly recounted Wang Chengcai's words, word by word, along with his excited feelings at the time, in detail.

In particular, it concerned the handover of procurement and station manager duties.

"Honey, you know what? From today onwards, I've secured half of the stationmaster's seat!"

Bai Xiuwen's eyes sparkled, like a child who had gotten a perfect score on a test and was eager to tell his parents the good news.

Xu Sinan listened quietly, her smile deepening, her eyes filled with tenderness and pride.

She knew all too well the pressure Bai Xiuwen had been under these past few months; he had tossed and turned countless nights.

"That's great! Xiuwen, that's really great!"

"I knew you could do it! Station Chief Wang truly values ​​you, giving you opportunities and recognizing your abilities. Your hard work these past few days hasn't been in vain! You deserve it!"

"From now on, Xiuwen from our family will truly be Station Master Bai!"

"Oh, not at all! That's not necessarily true."

This time it was Bai Xiuwen's turn to be modest.

"What's wrong? Is there some good news?" Bai Chi peeked out with her little head, watching the two of them being all lovey-dovey.

"It's okay, go play."

"Oh."

The next day.

Bai Xiuwen and Wang Cheng arrived at the station early in the morning.

"Xiao Bai, you've come at the right time. Come to my place."

They arrived at Wang Chengcai's office.

Wang Cheng took out the documents that Bai Xiuwen had given him yesterday.

"Xiao Bai, this document you prepared is really excellent! It's well-organized and the data is detailed! This is exactly what the boss wants! You've really put your heart into it!"

"You've been so busy with the exhibition for the past two weeks, working non-stop during the day and then working overtime at night? Can your body handle it?" "It's alright, station manager, I'm young, I can manage," Bai Xiuwen quickly replied.

"Good! That's the spirit you've got!" Wang Cheng nodded in satisfaction.

"This document is the report card for our event, and also the record of our entire station's achievements! I'll personally deliver it to the leaders in a bit! This matter cannot be delayed."

Just then, there was a knock on the office door.

It was Grandpa Lin who came in, holding an account book in his hand.

"Old Wang, this is the station's income and expenditure report from last week."

"Xiao Bai is here too. How's it going? Are you done with the exhibition?"

"I'm done, I'm done." Bai Xiuwen nodded repeatedly.

Wang Chengcai picked up the account book, flipped through it casually, and then looked intently at Grandpa Lin.

"Old Lin, since you're here too, I'd like to take this opportunity to talk to you about something."

He pointed at Bai Xiuwen: "Bai Xiuwen made a great contribution to this exhibition. There's nothing wrong with him in every aspect. I've decided that from today onwards, all external procurement business of the station will be handed over to Bai Xiuwen for full responsibility!"

The atmosphere in the office froze for a moment after these words were spoken.

Grandpa Lin looked at Bai Xiuwen, then at Wang Chengcai: "Have you made up your mind?"

Wang Cheng nodded: "It's decided. This exhibition was a great success. Xiaobai will be the one to take over my position sooner or later."

Grandpa Lin nodded: "Okay, it's fine once you've made up your mind."

The scrap yard is only so big, and Bai Xiuwen is the most suitable person to take over. He is young and has made achievements. No matter how senior the old people in the yard are, it is useless.

The distribution of profits within the station has already been arranged, and we can simply proceed step by step.

"Xiao Bai, from today onwards, go for it! Don't be afraid of making mistakes, I'll cover for you! If you encounter anything you're unsure about, just ask me!"

Bai Xiuwen felt two complex gazes fall upon him, and the pressure suddenly increased.

But he immediately straightened his back, his voice loud and firm: "Yes, stationmaster! I will do my best to familiarize myself with the work as soon as possible and will never let you down!"

"Good! Not bad! Young people should have this kind of drive!" Wang Cheng said with a smile.

As he spoke, he took a document out of the drawer. "These are all the cooperation documents between our station and the factory. Take them back and take a look."

"Procurement is the lifeblood of our station; the profit margin directly affects everyone's efficiency."

"Especially for those factories that are designated for procurement, you need to maintain good relationships, but the accounts must be clear, prices must be in line with market conditions, you should negotiate prices when necessary, and you can't give up any of the discounts you deserve! Understand?"

"If there's anything you don't understand, just ask me."

"Understood, Station Master." Bai Xiuwen straightened his back and spoke in a loud voice.

Wang Cheng gave a few more instructions, then left with his hands behind his back, humming a little tune, clearly going to submit materials to his superiors.

Bai Xiuwen took a deep breath, picked up the documents, and went back to his maintenance room to take a closer look.

On his way back, he could sense that many people at the station were looking at him differently; some were envious, some were meaningful, and some were unwilling to accept it.

Bai Xiuwen didn't pay much attention to any of this.

After the exhibition ended, he had made a significant contribution, and a group of people without any achievements could not compare to him based solely on seniority.

He composed himself and ignored it.

The most urgent task is to familiarize ourselves with the procurement documents.

Wang Cheng had previously assigned him purchasing tasks for several factories, but due to the exhibition, neither of them paid much attention to them.

For the entire morning, Bai Xiuwen was like a dried-up sponge, frantically learning about this information.

He observed things very closely.

He meticulously recorded every detail, including the recycling prices of various items such as paper, metal, and plastic, the price differences between different factories, and the agreed payment periods.

During his lunch break, he hurriedly ate a few bites of the food he brought from home and then continued to bury himself in the documents.

He even found a few old books on negotiation skills that Station Master Wang had secretly given him and read them for a while.

Around 3 p.m., Wang Cheng returned with a radiant face.

"Little White! Good news!"

Bai Xiuwen immediately put down the documents in his hand and stood up: "Station Chief, you're back? How was it?"

"Very smoothly!" Wang Cheng walked in, and without even acknowledging that it was Bai Xiuwen's teacup, picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.

"The document has been submitted! The leader received it personally! He flipped through a few pages and even asked you a few questions!"

"Ask me?" Bai Xiuwen's heart was in his throat.

"Yes! I'm asking you, isn't this 'Bai Xiuwen' the young man who gave such a thorough explanation at the exhibition?"

Wang Cheng smiled broadly, "I gave you a huge compliment! I said you're hardworking, quick-witted, and technically skilled—a rare talent in our station!"

"You deserve immense credit for the success of this event! The bureau leaders kept nodding in approval; they seem to have a very good impression of you!"

"Thank you, stationmaster! Thank you for speaking up for me!" Bai Xiuwen quickly thanked him.

That's Wang Chengcai's direct superior, so his kind words are quite important to him.

With all the superiors praising him, what can anyone else use to compete with him for the station chief position?

As long as I don't make any mistakes, it's only a matter of time before I get to the position of stationmaster.

For a moment, Bai Xiuwen couldn't help but feel a little smug.

"No need to thank me! You deserve it!" Wang Cheng waved his hand, appearing even more triumphant.

"Your reputation as a 'talented person' has been established with the leadership! This will be of great benefit to you in the future!"

He pointed to the pile of procurement documents on Bai Xiuwen's desk. "So? Have you reviewed all the documents? What do you think?"

"I've read part of it," Bai Xiuwen answered honestly. "It seems to cover a wide range of topics and has a lot of details. There's so much to learn."

"Especially the quality standards and price fluctuations of different materials, and the ways of dealing with different factories."

"Yes! It's good that you have this understanding!" Wang Chengcai praised.

"Purchasing, to put it simply, is about 'buying,' but to 'buy' well and 'buy' at a good price, there's a lot to learn!"

"You need to be knowledgeable in the industry, good at accounting, and good at judging people! Just having brute force isn't enough; you also need to have a keen eye!"

He stood up, walked to Bai Xiuwen's side, and picked up a document: "Come on, let's begin! Theory is useless; we need practical experience! Let's start with these key partner factories."

The next two hours became Wang Chengcai's "intensive training" for Bai Xiuwen.

He shared all his years of experience, the pitfalls he had encountered, and the tricks he had learned with Bai Xiuwen without reservation.

"Old Zhao at this factory is a decent guy, but he likes to play games with payment terms. You can delay payment, but don't drag it out for too long; he'll get angry if it goes beyond three months."

"That Fatty Li is incredibly cunning! The price he quoted you is at least 20% inflated! You'll have to haggle hard for him to behave."

"Director Sun is a techie, a difficult guy, but he's an upright person. Just be straightforward with him."

Wang Cheng explained how he treated each of the different people.

“And there’s one more crucial point!” Wang Cheng stared into Bai Xiuwen’s eyes, his tone becoming serious.

"There are many people watching the procurement business! And many temptations! You must keep your hands clean! Don't touch a single penny that you shouldn't take! That's the bottom line!"

Bai Xiuwen met his gaze without flinching and answered decisively:
"Stationmaster, I understand! Don't worry! I, Bai Xiuwen, do things with a clear conscience."

"Good!" Wang Cheng patted his shoulder heavily, and a smile returned to his face.

"I knew I hadn't misjudged you! Tomorrow morning, you'll come with me to get to know the people and the ropes! I'll teach you how to deal with them on the spot!"

(End of this chapter)