King of Industry

  Chapter 777 Travel Notes of the Small Commodity Market

   When Zhao Guoyang and Bai Rou rushed back to Ninghai City, it was already the next morning.

  Because she was afraid that Zhao Guoyang would be too tired from driving, Bai Rou proposed to spend the night in the dormitory of "Xingtai International" in Lujiazui at night.

   Zhao Guoyang couldn't beat her, and finally had to spend another New Year's Day in SJ City.

  After getting off the road, the car quickly drove into the community of "Hongda Machinery Factory".

  I haven’t been at home this year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Today, the New Year’s Day, of course I can’t go home empty-handed. I have to prepare some gifts.

During this trip to South Korea, Jin Xiuzhu sent a lot of cosmetics and other things. The factory also sent some new year's goods such as "fungus fungus" and "mushrooms", plus a box I bought in SJ City. "Soft China", two boxes of "Feitian Moutai", Zhao Guoyang thinks it should be about the same.

Helping Zhao Guoyang to take the "fungus fungus" and "mushroom" to the "Da Ben", Bai Rou smiled and said: "Hey, Guoyang. Your gifts for uncles and aunts are ready, what should I do?" It’s a big Chinese New Year, so you can’t go to your house empty-handed to pay New Year’s greetings, right? You also have cosmetics from South Korea, so it’s no fun for me to take them out, right?”

  Zhao Guoyang was stunned for a moment, and then he said: "This is easy to handle. After a while, follow me to the 'Small Commodity Market' to buy some small gifts or something, and it will be 'OK'!"

   "Uh, 'Small Commodity Market'?" Hearing this place name, Bai Rou was a little at a loss.

   "That's right, our Ninghai City's 'Small Commodity Market' is well-known far and wide. There, there are only things you can't think of, and nothing you can't find!"

  Zhao Guoyang explained with a smile: "It just so happens that it's still early for lunch, so I'll take you there to see and see. It's like letting you, a girl from a big city, come to our 'countryside' to catch an episode!"

  After hearing his narration, Bai Rou applauded.

   Indeed, she hasn't been shopping for a long time since her husband passed away.

  Even during Chinese New Year, I basically stay at home alone, watching TV or something.

  Now listening to Zhao Guoyang's teasing, Bai Rou is naturally very interested.

  The two got into the car talking and laughing, and went straight to the "small commodity market".

  …

  The "Small Commodity Market" of Ninghai City is located in the eastern suburb of the city, adjacent to Jianghai County.

  Zhao Guoyang has planned to bring Bai Rou here for a stroll, and he can go home directly after shopping.

   Along the way, Bai Rou was obviously very interested in this "small commodity market", asking this and that made Zhao Guoyang a little tired.

  Seeing that the destination was close in front of him, Zhao Guoyang simply spread his hands and said, "Yes, Sister Bai, don't ask any more questions, the place has already arrived!"

  When Bai Rou heard the words, she quickly opened her eyes and looked forward.

  I saw an iron fence with the signboard of "Ninghai Small Commodity Market" hanging on the north side of the road, which was opened left and right.

  The red lanterns on both sides are hung high, and it looks like it has just been installed not long ago.

   "Huh? Is it such a small place?" Bai Rou asked in disbelief.

  Zhao Guoyang smiled mysteriously while looking for a place to park: "Hey, Miss Bai, don't underestimate this 'small place'. Once you enter, you will know how lively it is inside!"

  Bai Rou knew that Zhao Guoyang never lied, her eyes froze when she heard this.

   Zhao Guoyang stopped the car without further explanation, and made a "please" gesture to her.

   After the two got off the car, they went directly to the "small commodity market".

  As soon as she entered the iron fence, Bai Rou was taken aback by the busyness inside.

  Because of the limited number of shops in the "Small Commodity Market", there are many small vendors who have no money to rent stalls on both sides of the road, shouting hard.

  The 1990s didn't pay much attention to the appearance of the city, especially during the New Year's Eve, no one wanted to make people feel uncomfortable.

  Because there are so many small vendors, they have to squeeze to walk.

  Because Bai Rou was not prepared, she was almost pushed to the ground by the aunt next to her.

   Fortunately, Zhao Guoyang had quick eyesight and quick hands, and quickly stretched out his arms around her waist, so there was no problem.

   "Be careful, follow me!" Zhao Guoyang said to Bai Rou with concern.

   "Yeah!" Bai Rou nodded with a blushing face, and followed closely behind Zhao Guoyang.

   "Sell candied haws!"

   "Kneader!"

  The hawkers who had no stalls on the left and right yelled from time to time, which made Bai Rou very fresh.

  Seeing that Zhao Guoyang seemed to be walking forward with a purpose, she asked curiously: "Guoyang, haven't you read all these? I think it's very interesting?"

  Zhao Guoyang turned around and smiled at her and said, "No rush! Let's go in first and buy what we want to buy. There is still time to buy these little gadgets when we turn around!"

  After hearing this, Bai Rou gave an obedient "um" and followed up again.

  After the two had left, Zhao Guoyang brought Bai Rou to a small food shop.

   "Two cans of malted milk, four boxes of Jinguo! Also, two cans of canned yellow peaches!" Zhao Guoyang said to the boss familiarly.

   "Okay, just wait, I'll help you get the goods!" The boss nodded and bowed when he saw the business.

  When the boss went back to the back room to prepare the goods, Bai Rou couldn't help asking Zhao Guoyang: "Guoyang, I know Jingguo, but what is this malted milk essence?"

  After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang explained with a smile: "Ha, I almost forgot. You southerners basically don't drink this stuff, right?"

"This malted milk extract, it is an instant drink made with milk (or milk powder, condensed milk), cream, malt extract, etc. as the main ingredients. The taste is similar to milk powder with added sugar, but it is sweeter Some."

  Bai Rou nodded half-understood, and said in a low voice, "I've never seen this thing before. If I go back to SJ City for a permanent residence, I have to bring two cans with me..."

  After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang was amused: "Don't, don't, don't! If you go to SJ City, it will be unnecessary for you to bring this thing. This 'Fu' brand, the largest brand of malted milk in the country, is produced in SJ City."

   "Where did you go, just go out with Teacher Zhang Yufang and wander around twice, I guarantee you can find it."

   "Uh, that's a good relationship. Later, when I went to SJ City, I took Teacher Zhang Yufang to go shopping!"

  Bai Rou got the information she wanted, and her face glowed.

   While the two were chatting here, the boss had already prepared everything they wanted.

   After Zhao Guoyang gave the money, he pouted at Bai Rou with a smile and said, "No, don't you want to bring gifts for my family? These are the most popular Chinese New Year gifts in our Lixiahe area!"

   "Ah? Is that all?" Looking at the bottles and cans in Zhao Guoyang's hands, Bai Rou was surprised.

   "Of course it can't be compared with your Yangcheng! You are a big city with abundant material resources. You must have supplements like 'royal jelly' for Chinese New Year, right?" Zhao Guoyang shrugged.

  Being caught by Zhao Guoyang's words, Bai Rou nodded embarrassedly and said, "Uh, it's about the same. It seems that the gifts we give during the New Year are usually 'royal jelly' and 'big white rabbit'!"

  Zhao Guoyang nodded with a smile and said: "The two things you mentioned are also available in this 'small commodity market'. How about we go to the high-end area to buy some more?"

  Bai Rou nodded vigorously, and said: "Then what are you waiting for, let's go quickly. Turn around right away, I still want to try the snacks there!"

   "Haha, okay, then let's speed up!" Zhao Guoyang held his hands wide for a while, and left first.

  After strolling around the "Small Commodity Market", Bai Rou finally fulfilled her wish.

  She not only bought her favorite gift, but also tried a few snacks.

Zhao Guoyang, who was on the side, started the car, looked at the "Chacha Candy" that Bai Rou kept stirring, and tried to dissuade him: "Sister Bai, why are you acting like a child. This makes people see that our 'glory is limited' The company's deputy general manager, who looks like a childlike innocence, will definitely be shocked!"

  Bai Rou heard the words, and said a little embarrassingly: "Guoyang, isn't it a rare opportunity for me to 'catch a fair'? When I was in Yangcheng for the New Year, I basically never went out..."

  Listening to Bai Rou's pitiful words, and thinking about her strength after losing her spouse, Zhao Guoyang secretly blamed herself.

   Indeed, Bai Rou can be said to be a representative figure among women in the new era of China in the 1980s and 1990s.

  They are strong, they are hardworking, and they love life. No matter how difficult life is, you can always see the smile from the heart on their faces.

   Noticing the tenderness in Zhao Guoyang's eyes, Bai Rou was slightly taken aback.

  The strange color in Zhao Guoyang's eyes flashed away. After the car started, he looked straight ahead.

   "Sister Bai, you should make a plan later. Our 'Rongguang Co., Ltd.' gives all employees a certain amount of 'annual leave' every year."

   "Annual leave? What is that?" After hearing this, Bai Rou asked quickly.

Zhao Guoyang smiled and said, "It's just 'paid vacation'. As for me, I plan to implement this system from this year. In this way, you, the deputy general manager, can go out and have a good time every year to relax and relax. Already!"

   Zhao Guoyang's words had a huge impact on Bai Rou.

  Indeed, in 1993, everyone didn’t have the concept of weekends, and they worked six days a week.

   Zhao Guoyang suddenly said that there is such a thing as annual leave, how could Bai Rou not be surprised.

   "Then... about how many days are the annual leave each year, and when is the time?"

  After listening to Bai Rou's question, Zhao Guoyang shrugged and explained: "My tentative idea is that for ordinary employees, it is better to have a fixed annual leave time, which is also convenient for the company's coordination and arrangement."

   "As for people at the vice president level like you and Sun Ning, the annual vacation time is relatively free. As long as things are arranged in advance, you can go out to play whenever you want!"

   "What is the number of days, Miss Bai, go back and discuss with Sun Ning and Miao Siqi to see if it is five days or ten days, it doesn't matter."

  After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, Bai Rou's mouth opened wide.

  She never thought that a company would have such an extra rest time for employees every year.

  (end of this chapter)