Finding Director Wei impervious to persuasion, Jiang Chunlin was at a loss this time. But he was a ruthless man, too. If he could not find a way through here, he would try another direction. Finding a spare moment, Jiang Chunlin contacted another connected supplier and spent a large sum furnishing the home of a retired prefectural leader with a complete set of household appliances.
Although some officials had retired, Chinese people believed in leaving room for future dealings. Even after retirement, they still had connections. The saying that the tea went cold once its drinker left depended on the circumstances-this leader had only retired at the beginning of the year, so some goodwill remained.
This retired leader's son was about to get married, and he was worrying about buying everything they needed. He had not expected Jiang Chunlin to deliver exactly what he needed.
Having accepted the gifts, he naturally had to do something in return, and the retired leader met Jiang Chunlin at home. Why would anyone give you things for no reason? Of course they wanted a favor! The leader was quite matter-of-fact about it and asked directly what he needed. Once he learned that Jiang Chunlin wanted an introduction to the current leadership of the Prefectural Supply and Marketing Federation, he agreed immediately.
He might as well make use of his influence while his tea was still warm. In another couple of years, who would remember who he was?
Jiang Chunlin had dug his heels in, too. Since you leaders at the city Supply and Marketing Cooperative won't give me the time of day, I'll go to your superiors. Once I've won them over, let's see whether you can withstand the pressure from above!
Having accepted Jiang Chunlin's favor, the retired leader introduced him to Director