“Don't overthink it, kid. My older brother, Qian You Cai, works in your factory's security department. He told me about it.” Qian You Ku dispelled Lin Yu's doubts.
“I'm telling you this because I want to ask if you have any meat left. Give some to our supply and marketing cooperative.”
“Is your older brother Mr. Qian?” Although Lin Yu had already guessed, by asking, wouldn’t their relationship be closer?
Qian You Ku nodded and said, “Yeah, it’s my older brother.”
“Lin, do you know my older brother?”
Lin Yu smiled and said, “My dad is Lin Wei Guo, the deputy chief of the Security Department. He works in the same department as Mr. Qian. A few days ago, Mr. Qian helped me find a gun.”
Lin Yu patted his lower back as he spoke.
Qian You Ku couldn't help but take another look at Lin Yu.
These days, people with guns weren't uncommon. In his Dongzhimen Supply and Marketing Cooperative, there were also two long guns.
However, it wasn't common for people Lin Yu's age to carry a gun.
Moreover, he overheard his brother mention in passing that Lin Wei Guo had a powerful background, and at only 43 years old, he still had opportunities for advancement.
“Hey, it turns out we’re all connected! Old Li didn’t make it clear to me.” Qian You Ku patted his thigh and said happily.
“Come on, Lin. Let's go take a look. I've prepared 200 kilograms of Red Star Erguotou for you. It's all 62 proof and from the batch produced in 1950.” Qian You Ku pulled Lin Yu towards the warehouse.
Now that they were connected, would Lin Yu forget about him when he had meat in the future? Therefore, Qian You Ku wasn’t in a hurry to bring up the meat.
Lin Yu knew the origin of Red Star Erguotou.
In May 1949, Red Star fully acquired 12 old Beijing liquor workshops and inherited the unique Beijing Erguotou brewing techniques.
As the first state-owned brewery in Beijing, it produced the first batch of Red Star Erguotou liquor.
In September 1949, it produced the first batch of 20.5 tons of liquor made from sorghum, known as “baijiu.” This is the founding anniversary wine that Red Star people still cherish to this day.
But the best batch of Red Star Erguotou was the 62 proof Erguotou batch from the 1950 inventory.
Lin Yu looked at the dozens of large wine jars in the warehouse and almost dropped his jaw. “Director Qian, are these all…?”
Qian You Ku rolled his eyes and said, “What are you thinking, kid? If these were all from the 1950 batch, I’d have been promoted long ago. Why would I still be here?”
“Also, don't call me Director Qian. You call my older brother ‘Daya’ (Older Brother), and I’m the third son, so call me ‘Qian San Shu’ (Uncle Qian).”
As he spoke, he led Lin Yu to the few wine jars by the wall.
“These four jars are the only ones from the 1950 batch. Each jar is over 500 kilograms. I usually don't even dare to sell them.”
Lin Yu rubbed his hands and said with a lewd smile, “Uncle Qian, considering how close our relationship is, can you sell me more? 200 kilograms isn’t enough.”
“Alright. I'll send you two pigs tomorrow. They're all half-grown wild pigs weighing around 100 kilograms. The meat is just tender. How about that?”
Qian You Ku was stunned. “Wow, you’re hiding something! No wonder Old Li told me to build a relationship with you.”
Lin Yu was taken aback. Why did Li Huai De get involved?
“Lin, I won't be polite with you.” Qian You Ku said, seeing Lin Yu’s confusion.
“Big supply and marketing cooperatives like ours are adding a purchasing station. Its main responsibility is to purchase wild game, meat, and mountain goods.”
“My monthly quota for wild game is 100 kilograms. Mountain goods are flexible. You know, there are plenty of people selling mountain goods in our city, but not so many selling wild game.”
Hearing Qian You Ku's explanation, Lin Yu understood.
It seemed that because of the meat shortage, all industries were trying to find solutions.
Supply and marketing cooperatives were originally commercial organizations that organized the supply of rural production materials, daily necessities, and the purchase and sale of agricultural and sideline products.
It was reasonable for them to take over the role of the purchasing station in special circumstances.
“Uncle, I thought it was something big. Don’t worry, leave this to me.” Lin Yu patted his chest and said.
If it were 1,000 kilograms a month, Lin Yu would have to think about it.
But 100 kilograms of wild game a month was nothing to him. He wouldn't even need to rely on the hunting space. Even if he went into the mountains and chased after a herd of wild boars, he could kill several at once.
Hearing Lin Yu's words, Qian You Ku felt relieved.
“Lin, I’m counting on you.”
“Hehe.” Lin Yu pointed to the four wine jars with a smile. “Uncle, what about this wine…?”
Qian You Ku shook his head helplessly. “What, you’re going to buy it all? You little rascal, I can only spare you two jars.”
Lin Yu quickly said, “Two jars is fine. Uncle, I can haul them away today.”
“Alright, you can take them today.” Qian You Ku agreed. “Two jars of wine are 1,130 kilograms. I’ll round it down to 1,100 kilograms, and the price will be the same as loose alcohol, 90 cents per kilogram.”
“That’s great, Uncle. You also need to get me some wine jars.” Lin Yu nodded.
“Wine jars are easy. You don’t need tickets for those.” Qian You Ku said. “Lin, the money isn’t urgent. Just give it to me when you’re free.”
Lin Yu waved his hand and said, “Uncle, I have the money with me now. Thank you.”
“Hey, I didn’t realize you were a rich boy.” Qian You Ku was also surprised by Lin Yu’s generosity.
“Uncle, I just sold 8 wild boars and 5 wolves. I made almost a thousand yuan.” Lin Yu said with a smile.
Qian You Ku said in admiration, “Okay, I’m convinced by you. I’ll go out and call someone to help you carry the wine in.”
“Uncle, no need to call anyone. Watch this.”
As he spoke, Lin Yu bent down and lifted the large wine jar, which was one meter tall and two meters in diameter, along with a jar of wine.
Qian You Ku was shocked. He said in surprise, “Are you okay, kid? Don’t be reckless. You need to put it down.”
This jar of wine weighed over 560 kilograms, and the wine jar itself weighed 200 kilograms. That was a total of at least 800 kilograms.
Usually, it would take at least four people to lift it with a lever.
“Uncle, hurry up and open the door.” Lin Yu said, pretending to be extremely exhausted.
Qian You Ku quickly opened the warehouse door, and Lin Yu carried the wine jar into the courtyard.
After setting down the wine jar, Lin Yu took a breath and lifted the other wine jar out.