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Zhang Yun and Yang Yunshan both looked at Lu Zhengfeng.

"I can get you a purchasing agent certificate from the mine, with a one-month probationary period. If you can guarantee a daily supply of 100 jin of meat, or a total monthly supply of 3,000 jin of meat, then you'll pass the probationary period."

"As long as you pass the trial, the mine will give you a formal position as a purchasing agent and you'll actually get to eat commercial grain."

Lu Zhengfeng said calmly.

Given Lu Zhengfeng's status, if he can say such a thing, then of course he can do it.

Yang Yunshan's face twitched upon hearing this, clearly quite surprised.

Even Yang Yunshan had to go through many connections and undergo three years of assessment before he became a formal employee of the Linshui Mine.

Zhang Yun only needed one month of assessment to become a full-time employee.

Of course, this is on the premise that Zhang Yun passes the assessment.

"Okay, it's settled."

Zhang Yun immediately agreed.

In fact, Zhang Yun had this plan all along when he set up his stall in front of the mine manager's house.

Originally, I wanted to get to know the mine owner's family by trading frogs, and then when the time was right, I would ask the mine owner to let me become a mine worker. Even if I had to pay money, I would still buy a worker's status.

Once you have a worker's status, you can leave the status of a member of the production team and no longer have to work in the fields every day, thus gaining considerable freedom.

After all, the reform and opening up had not yet begun in 77, and it was too difficult for farmers to go out. First, there was no time; second, they did not have state-issued food coupons; and third, they could not travel by train without a letter of introduction.

As a worker, Zhang Yun had more freedom of movement. He could obtain state food coupons and letters of introduction from the mine, making it easier to travel to other places.

"Very good, then I look forward to your performance."

"Okay, leave your identification information, and I'll have someone process your onboarding application today. Come back tomorrow morning, and I'll give you the purchasing agent certificate then."

"Let me make this clear first: if you don't meet the requirements within this month, your purchasing agent certificate will be taken back."

Lu Zhengfeng said with a smile, exuding the air of a superior.

"no problem."

Zhang Yun replied with a smile, feeling somewhat excited, as he was finally about to shed his identity as a member of the production team.

Immediately, Zhang Yun wrote down his name, place of origin, class background, and other information on a piece of paper.

"Oh, by the way, old man, these two wild rabbits were hunted by my son yesterday. Add more chili peppers when stewing them, and they should taste good."

When Zhang Yun handed the letter to Lu Zhengfeng, he also took out the two wild rabbits from the fertilizer bag and placed them directly on the wooden table next to him.

Lu Zhengfeng naturally understood Zhang Yun's meaning. This was Zhang Yun's expression of gratitude. Although it seemed a bit like a bribe, it could also be understood as a friendly exchange.

Since Zhang Yun didn't use the word "gift," it can't be considered bribery.

Lu Zhengfeng did not reply, which was taken as tacit acceptance.

Yang Yunshan naturally pretended not to see it and didn't say a word.

Then, Zhang Yun followed Yang Yunshan out of the mine manager's residence and went to the mine's canteen together.

"Brother Zhang Yun, you'd better work hard. Whether I can keep this job in the canteen depends on you."

Yang Yunshan counted the number of frogs and said happily.

"Brother Yang, I have to thank you for giving me, Zhang Yun, a chance."

"Oh, right, Brother Yang just counted 105 frogs, right? Let's count it as 100 frogs for the account."

Zhang Yun replied with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Yang Yunshan smiled broadly. He understood what Zhang Yun meant; the other five frogs were a gift from Zhang Yun.

Zhang Yun's actions stemmed from his past life's experiences; no matter how beautiful the words or how sincere the gratitude, nothing beats tangible benefits.

The best way to maintain a relationship is through mutual benefit.

In modern terms, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests.

Yang Yunshan readily wrote a receipt: 8 yuan for 100 frogs. Zhang Yun could collect the money from the mine's finance department by presenting the receipt.

"Oh, Brother Yang, on my way to the cafeteria, I saw a dilapidated warehouse with what looked like dump truck wheels inside."

"That's right, our village's production team's oxcart can't be lent out. If I hunt wild animals in the future and want to deliver them to the mine, it will be very difficult."

"I wish I could make a cart myself, it would be so convenient to transport wild animals."

"Brother Yang, can you help me think of a way? Even if you have to pay for it, you can at least get me two wheels."

After receiving the receipt, Zhang Yun immediately made his request.

Unlike the large production lines of later generations that use conveyor belts, this mine transports ore mostly by hand-pushing carts, so the mine has a large number of dump trucks.

Naturally, dump trucks often push heavy loads, so damage is inevitable.

Zhang Yun's idea was simple: as long as he had two wheels, he could go home and ask a carpenter to build a cart, which he could then use to haul wild animals over.

This morning, Zhang Yun and Zhang Jiwu took turns carrying the weight of 300 frogs for 10 miles, which was indeed very painful.

Yang Yunshan immediately understood Zhang Yun's intention and thought.

After a brief silence, Yang Yunshan spoke up: "There are indeed some cart wheels in the warehouse, but if we want to sell them, we need the mine manager's permission. How about this, if you can deliver 100 jin of meat tomorrow, I'll personally go and explain the situation to the mine manager."

During this period, the items in the mines were state assets and could not be sold off at will.

Zhang Yun knew Yang Yunshan's difficulties, so he didn't say much. He could only rely on his own performance to persuade Yang Yunshan to act as his advocate.

Of course, Zhang Yun wasn't in a hurry.

After all, Zhang Yun had a spiritual spring space that could be used to transport goods, and making the cart was just a cover.

"Okay, let's talk about everything tomorrow."

"Brother Yang, it's so early in the morning, the finance department probably hasn't opened yet. I'll leave the receipt with you, can you collect the money for me? I'll come back to you tomorrow."

Zhang Yun handed over the receipt.

After all, Zhang Yun has not yet relinquished his status as a member of the production team. He still needs to rush back to Jiuwan Village as soon as possible to report to the production team.

There's no time to wait for the finance department to open.

"Okay, leave it here."

Yang Yunshan was now pinning his hopes for meat supply on Zhang Yun, so naturally he wouldn't refuse and readily accepted the receipt.

Before long, Zhang Yun left Jigong Mountain and came to the main road. Zhang Jiwu, who had been hiding behind a big tree at the intersection, finally saw Zhang Yun. He breathed a sigh of relief and quickly ran to Zhang Yun's side.

"Yun Ya Zi, you haven't come out for so long, you scared me to death."

Zhang Jiwu seemed very worried. He knew that although the commune tacitly acknowledged the existence of the black market, the police would still come to patrol from time to time, and if they caught someone, it would be very troublesome.

The main concern is that Zhang Yun has 100 frogs in his bag. If he gets caught, it will be a serious crime, which is really worrying.

Zhang Yun naturally wouldn't tell Zhang Jiwu that he had sold 400 frogs, received 30 yuan, four five-jin grain coupons, and a one-jin kerosene coupon.

The secret of the Spirit Spring Space is Zhang Yun's very foundation; it cannot be exposed.

"Third Uncle, it's alright now. Let's hurry back to the village. By the way, let's go hunting wild animals in the mountains together today."

Zhang Yun said with a smile.

"Ah... going into the mountains is very dangerous."

Zhang Jiwu looked at Zhang Yun with some surprise, not understanding why Zhang Yun would suddenly say such a thing.

"Third Uncle, I just got in touch with the mine's canteen. They need a lot of wild animals and can buy them at a high price. But we can't catch frogs in large numbers, or the production team will investigate. So we need to think of another way to make money."

"Don't worry, as long as we are careful, hunting wild animals won't be difficult."

Zhang Yun said confidently.

Zhang Jiwu thought for a moment, then finally mustered up his courage and said forcefully, "Okay, Uncle San will believe you."

With the 18 yuan he earned this morning, Zhang Jiwu became bolder and more motivated.

"Oh, right, you helped Uncle San sell the frogs, so I have to give you a commission. Here's two yuan."

Zhang Jiwu had long thought that he should set aside some money for Zhang Yun as a reward for his hard work.

Zhang Yun pushed him away directly, saying in a firm tone, "Third Uncle, if you continue to be so polite to me and argue with me like this, I won't be able to take you hunting with me anymore."

"How about this, for the sake of our long-term cooperation, let's agree now: whoever hunts the wild animals will get all the profits."

"Don't fuss over trivial matters. I don't want to have any conflicts with my third uncle in the future."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiwu was stunned, and then a look of shame appeared on his face.

Zhang Jiwu realized that his behavior did seem petty and narrow-minded. If things continued this way, it would make it difficult for the two of them to maintain a good relationship.

"Yun Ya Zi, you are indeed a person who can do great things."

"Okay, from now on, Uncle will listen to you."

Once Zhang Jiwu understood, he felt much more at ease and immediately spoke with a smile.