I was a daigou in the 60s

"How about this, I'll take 50 kilograms of each dry commodity, and some of it will be used as samples."

"The other part is going to be sent to some of my relatives and friends."

"By the way, if there's any fresh fish, shrimp, crab, or something like that, I'd like some too."

"It's just that I don't have much money on me. I have a few thermoses here."

"I bought it new from Shanghai. If anyone wants it, you can exchange it with me."

The village cadres were stunned for a moment, and then they all rushed to agree.

One of the village cadres said quickly.

"I'll change! Someone from my family went out to sea yesterday."

"I brought back half a bucket of blood eels, conchs, shrimps, crabs, etc."

Xiao Dongqing's eyes lit up.

"Do you have any dried squid at home? Give me another 20 kilograms of dried squid and I'll give you a thermos!"

Blood eel is a good thing, not only its meat is delicious and delicate.

It can also replenish qi and blood, it is really a rare and good ingredient!

The village official immediately smiled happily.

"Have!"

Even if his family doesn't have it, he will find a way to get it!

After all, this is a new thermos in Shanghai, and the villagers have neither industrial coupons nor purchasing channels.

If I hadn’t met the buyer Xiao Dongqing, how could I have bought it so easily!

"Would you like a three-pound cuttlefish? I also have dried oysters and scallops..."

Before Xiao Dongqing even left the brigade headquarters, the six thermoses he brought with him had already been snatched away.

In this era, although speculation and profiteering are not allowed, barter is allowed.

All those present were cadres of the brigade, and even the brigade leader had changed his thermos.

Naturally, other people wouldn't say anything.

In the end, there were so many things to exchange that the team leader offered to help Xiao Dongqing deliver the things to the county town.

"Comrade buyer, how can you carry so many things by yourself?"

"You've made such a trip to our production team, we have to show our appreciation."

"The team has an ox cart that can take you directly to the county town, saving you the trouble."

Of course Xiao Dongqing couldn't let them send him off, so he said gratefully.

"Thank you, Captain, but don't bother everyone. I have to go to other production teams."

"The county knows I'm buying a lot of stuff, so they'll send a tractor to pick it up in the evening, so you don't have to bother us."

"However, please help move these things to the side of the road so that we can load them directly onto the truck when the tractor arrives."

Although the team leader felt a little regretful, he did not insist because the tractor was indeed more convenient than the ox cart.

He waved his hand and called a few strong men to help with the carrying.

When everything was moved to the curb.

When Xiao Dongqing saw that everyone was standing there and was reluctant to leave, he understood what was going on.

"Thank you, everyone. Thank you very much! Don't worry, I will report to my superiors when I return."

"Your dried seafood is of very good quality and will surely be popular in the market."

"I will do my best to persuade the leaders to increase the sales of gift boxes. Let's wait for good news from the county supply and marketing cooperative!"

The captain smiled shyly, revealing a row of big white teeth.

"Then I'll leave it to the purchasing officer. You must speak well of us."

"In my opinion, our production team has the best dry goods. You don't need to go anywhere else."

The team leader was actually a little greedy. If the county supply and marketing cooperative only purchased dry goods from their production team.

That would be great. He felt uncomfortable at the thought of having to share the profits with other production teams.

Xiao Dongqing smiled.

"Captain, you're putting me in a difficult position. We're all from the same county, so you can't be partial."

It is impossible not to go to other production teams, as the dried seafood "purchased" today is far from enough.

Xiao Dongqing has decided to seize this opportunity to make a fortune and never let it go!

Seeing that Xiao Dongqing did not agree to his request.

Although the captain felt a little disappointed, he had a smile on his face.

"It's just a joke, it's just a joke, don't mind it, comrade buyer!"

After the crowd dispersed, Xiao Dongqing looked around carefully again and confirmed that there was no one there.

Only then did they move all the dry goods and fresh seafood into the purchasing agent’s small warehouse.

He got on his bike and headed straight for the next place!

After becoming familiar with the process, Xiao Dongqing followed suit and ran through three communes in one go.

Six or seven production teams were almost exhausted from exhaustion.

Finally, the purchasing agent’s small warehouse is filled with a variety of dried seafood and fresh seafood!

When I hurried back to the Nanyang County Guesthouse, Director Xie and his colleagues' meeting had already ended.

Secretary Lin was looking for him to have dinner together.

Comrade Li Yunsheng from the Commerce Bureau generously donated money to treat everyone to a meal.

"Comrade Xiao, I must seriously point out that this is not a tourist attraction."

"You're not here for vacation, so I hope your personal behavior won't cause trouble for the leadership!"

Secretary Lin frowned and warned Xiao Dongqing sternly.

Xiao Dongqing stopped his bicycle and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Then the two large bags of cargo tied to the back of the car were unloaded.

In response to Secretary Lin's accusations, he sincerely apologized.

"I'm so sorry for making the leader worry about me."

"However, everyone is in a meeting, and it's a rare opportunity for me to come to Nanyang County."

“It would be a shame not to take the opportunity to look around.”

"So I borrowed a bicycle from a colleague at the guesthouse and went out."

"I'm very sorry for wasting everyone's time."

Director Xie waved his hand and spoke gently.

"There's nothing wrong with going out for a walk, as long as it's safe."

"Xiao Lin is worried that you might encounter something unexpected if you go out alone."

Secretary Lin pressed his lips together and insisted.

"But I still think Comrade Xiao's unauthorized actions this time were inappropriate."

Do I have to make mistakes to satisfy your sense of justice?

Xiao Dongqing raised his eyebrows slightly and thought to himself.

It seems that he has not offended Secretary Lin.

We were getting along well a few days ago, why did it change today?

Director Xie frowned and said after a moment's silence.

"Xiao Lin's point of view does make sense. Xiao Xiao, you were indeed a bit rash this time..."

Xiao Dongqing thought to himself, fortunately he was prepared, who would have expected Secretary Lin to suddenly attack.

He interrupted Director Xie's criticism.

"However, the trip was not without results."

"Please look, this is the dried seafood I collected from all over Nanyang County."

“I originally planned to send them to friends and family, but these dry goods don’t look very attractive.”

"So I thought, could I make them into beautiful gift boxes and sell them at the supply and marketing cooperatives?"

"Although seafood is not uncommon in Nanyang County."

"But for people from other provinces, this is a rare treasure."

"Selling it in gift boxes not only makes it look high-end and respectable, but also serves as a business card for Nanyang County."

"It helps local fishermen increase their income. Of course, this is just my personal idea."

"The specific implementation still needs to follow the opinions of the leaders."

"Gift box?"

The manager of the Nanyang County Supply and Marketing Cooperative standing next to Director Xie.

I immediately became interested when I heard what Xiao Dongqing said.