allendalepharm Chapter 208 Selling Off Scrap Steel Prices
Chapter 208 Selling Off Scrap Steel Prices
"You don't need too much yet, just try it out first."
Yan Shuo smiled and waved his hand, explaining the specifications and prices in detail: "One box of injections contains 10 vials, one vial each time, once a day, which can be injected or administered via drip; there are also oral tablets, 50 tablets per box; and there are also drip powders, 5 vials per box. Each of these three types is 5 yuan, cheap, right? I only make a small profit, after all, it's self-produced, this is already a fair price. I still have to pay the workers' wages, prepare the raw materials, and pay for their travel expenses, so please understand."
"Excellent, excellent!" Wang Li nodded repeatedly, his face full of satisfaction. "It's much cheaper than I expected! Here, give me 5000 boxes of each type: injections, oral tablets, and intravenous powder. I'll try them out when I get back, and if they work well, I'll order more!"
"Okay!" Yan Shuo agreed immediately, decisively and readily.
"I'll send a telegram back to Yan'an soon to ask for instructions on the plane and airport. They should select a location and begin construction as soon as possible." Wang Li stood up, his tone urgent and serious. Turning to the exhausted Yan Shuo, he softened his tone, "Are you waiting for news here, or is there something else? If not, play a game of chess with me. Xiao Ju will have dinner ready soon, and we'll eat together!"
Yan Shuo yawned, his exhaustion barely concealed, and waved his hand, "It's okay, I'll just sleep here for a while. I haven't slept all night, I'm so tired."
Seeing this, Wang Li quickly asked, "Where have you been? You haven't slept all night, you look so tired?"
"What else could it be? It's about the Military Intelligence Bureau." Yan Shuo said casually, "That kid Feng Yaodong betrayed the country and defected to the enemy. I killed him last night. I was up all night and didn't get any sleep."
"You're such a worry!" Wang Li shook his head helplessly and quickly said, "Go on, go on, there's a bed in the inner room, go get some sleep, I'll call you when dinner's ready. By the way, where's your driver? Why didn't he come in with you?"
"Never mind her." Yan Shuo waved his hand casually. "She just started her shift and is full of energy. Just let her stay in the car." He knew that Wang Li had already seen Xiaomi by the car, but he was just asking casually and there was no need to explain further.
"Oh, I see." Wang Li nodded and said, "Should I ask her to come in and have some water? It's hot outside, and it's not comfortable staying in the car."
"Do as you please, I don't care." Yan Shuo yawned, got up and walked towards the inner room, his tone indistinct, "I'm going to sleep."
"Alright, alright, you can go to sleep, I won't bother you!"
Wang Li quickly agreed, watching Yan Shuo's figure walk into the inner room. He gently closed the door, a hint of emotion on his face. This kid, although he's a member of the Military Intelligence Bureau, is loyal and ruthless enough.
"Hmm." Yan Shuo's muffled response came from the inner room. Not long after, soft snoring could be heard. He was obviously exhausted and soon fell asleep.
Before they knew it, it was noon. Sunlight streamed in through the tea shop's windows, casting a warm glow. Huang Xiaoju placed the food on the table, piling it high, and softly called into the inner room, "Brother Jie, wake up, it's time to eat!"
The snoring in the inner room gradually stopped, and Yan Shuo came out yawning. His hair was still a little messy, but most of the fatigue in his eyes had disappeared, and he looked more awake.
Wang Li quickly got up to greet him, "You're awake? Sit down, Xiao Ju made a few of her signature dishes, just enough to fill your stomach."
At this moment, Xiaomi was also called in by Chen Yu.
She had been waiting by the car all morning, and when she came in, she wasn't reserved at all and found a corner seat to sit down.
The group sat around the table, with Yan Shuo and Wang Li in the main seats, and Chen Yu, Huang Xiaoju and Xiaomi on either side. They chatted and laughed, making for a lively lunch.
Huang Xiaoju's cooking skills were superb, and the aroma of several dishes was irresistible. Yan Shuo also indulged his appetite and ate two extra bowls of rice.
After the meal, Chen Yu and Huang Xiaoju cleared the dishes, while Xiaomi returned to the car to continue guarding it. Wang Li then pulled Yan Shuo into the inner room again, his expression more solemn than in the morning, clearly indicating that there had been a response from Yan'an.
The two sat down, and Wang Li spoke first, his tone somewhat apologetic: "Xiao Jie, I'm sorry to have disturbed your nap at noon, but Yan'an has replied. They are taking the matter of the planes and supplies very seriously, but there's a problem: they don't have enough cash to pay you the full amount you mentioned at once."
He paused, then quickly added, "However, we have many local specialties, such as minerals, agricultural products, and herbs, all produced in our border region. They are of good quality and grade. How about using these to pay for the tent?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Shuo couldn't help but laugh out loud, his tone tinged with teasing: "Hey, Brother Li, I haven't even given you the total price yet, and you're already saying you don't have the money?"
He shook his head with a smile, his teasing expression fading as he seriously quoted the price, each word brimming with loyalty: "These planes, based on international market prices, are worth about 200 million silver dollars, but they've all been used. I've also had them maintained and refurbished. There are even a few older ones, so I'll give you a 3% discount, which is 60 silver dollars. Anyway, I got them from the Japanese for free, so I'm not losing out."
"For anti-aircraft guns, I'll charge you 1 silver dollars per unit. I'll also give you 10 boxes of anti-aircraft shells, and the rest will be 10 silver dollars per box. For anti-aircraft machine guns, I'll charge you 200 silver dollars per unit, and I'll give you 10 drum magazines of ammunition, and the rest will be 1 silver dollar per drum magazine. In addition, I'll pack up the spare parts, maintenance supplies, and fuel for you. It'll be 5 silver dollars in total, just consider it me clearing out my inventory."
Upon hearing the price, Wang Li was completely stunned and speechless for a long time.
This isn't selling; it's practically selling airplanes and cannons as scrap metal! It's like giving them a huge benefit!
Coming to his senses, Wang Li's eyes reddened with excitement, and his tone was urgent and sincere: "Good, good! Xiao Jie, I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life! To be honest, you are so patriotic and willing to help us sincerely. I suddenly have an idea. Would you be willing to consider joining our Party? I can write a statement of your situation and a recommendation for you, submit it to the organization, and help you get a chance to be considered."
Yan Shuo was taken aback by his sudden suggestion, then raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of self-deprecation and soberness: "Huh? Brother Li, you really dare to bring this up. I have a long history of misdeeds, several women around me, and I'm ruthless and decisive in killing people. I didn't even show mercy to civilians suspected of harboring Japanese spies. My hands are already stained with blood. Are you sure your organization would accept someone like me? Besides, I'm the head of the Military Intelligence Bureau's Shanghai station, my identity is very sensitive."
"It's just a special situation!" Wang Li waved his hand, his tone earnest and solemn. "When we're underground agents and fighting the Japanese, who hasn't encountered unavoidable situations? You killed Japanese spies and traitors, people who brought disaster to the country and its people, not innocent people. I know you're not a bad person at heart, and you have your country in your heart, and that's enough. I can't guarantee that the organization will approve it, but I will do my best to report it for you and explain your situation clearly. As for whether you can join, that depends on the organization's assessment. If you're willing, think it over carefully."