Chapter 593 Carnival
From the window, I looked at the crowds inside and outside the Workers' Stadium, where they were having an exciting game.
The general manager of the Philatelic Corporation was stunned for a long time before he managed to calm down.
He whispered to his men, "Get the security team leader quickly."
When I said this, my voice was shaking a little.
For no other reason than that he knew very well that such a thing would not fail to attract the attention of newspaper reporters.
For this Year of the Rat zodiac stamp, the leader of the Postal Department has repeatedly emphasized the need to provide good service, and he has also issued a military order.
It’s a good thing now, it’s like this.
If the report is reported, the superior will definitely think that the service is not in place, and he will definitely bear the corresponding responsibility.
Secondly, deep down in his heart, he actually sympathizes with these postal fans.
Human hearts are made of flesh, and everyone comes here from all directions early in the morning.
In such a cold weather, some people even came from places as far away as Yungang, Shijingshan, Daxing, Changping, and Tongzhou.
Is it easy?
From his personal perspective, he can actually understand the anxiety of postal fans.
For this reason, he wanted to let everyone in so that everyone could take a good look at the stamps piled up in the warehouse.
That's more than 40,000 editions, nearly 300,000 worth of stamps.
It is enough for these people to buy according to the maximum purchase limit.
He believes that as long as these people see the commotion outside, they will feel at ease.
But the problem is that this is unrealistic and objective conditions do not allow it.
Everything must be done according to the rules. Only by following the rules can things be done well.
If everyone is put in at once, it will be absolutely perfect. Just wait for the hard work.
What’s the use of making trouble?
The more it gets noisy, the more chaotic it becomes, and the more chaotic it is, the less likely it is to start selling stamps.
Fortunately, regarding this problem, the security team leader who came quickly was quite experienced and had the ability to deal with temporary emergencies.
As soon as I arrived, I gave the manager some peace of mind pills and came up with an idea that sounded pretty reliable.
The security team leader claimed that he had sent all members of the security team to the queue to maintain order.
In fact, as long as the inside is stable, there will be no chaos outside.
But it’s best now. The manager can personally explain the actual situation and appease the stamp fans who are waiting in line to buy stamps.
If it can be guaranteed that everyone can buy stamps, I am sure the panic situation will no longer exist and people will be able to settle down quickly.
"Is it really possible? Can they believe it if I just say it without foundation? If I don't talk to them, they will become even more noisy."
The manager has never encountered this kind of situation before, and he is a little worried.
The security team leader did not hesitate at all and nodded in assurance.
"Of course, please don't worry, leader. You represent our head office, and your position is a guarantee, so of course you have credibility. They are not here to cause trouble, but to buy stamps. That's it. Just like the manager of a department store came out and told people outside who were clamoring to buy color TVs that they would have the goods, as long as they waited patiently and obeyed the order. "
The security team leader was hesitant? No guarantee.
The manager pondered for a moment and finally agreed to the idea.
But he added another sentence.
“We cannot take it lightly, the situation must not escalate any further!”
The security team leader also patted his chest again.
"Don't worry, I will go with you. With me by your side, if there is any problem, I will take measures."
That's it, security team leader Accompany the big manager to go out and negotiate terms with everyone.
Whether inside the stadium or outside.
The content of the negotiations between both parties is generally the same.
"Everyone, please calm down..."
"We must calm down, as long as we can buy zodiac stamps!"
"Our philatelic company understands everyone..."
"We also understand the post office!"
"Then obey the order, line up the queue, and don't stop people! As the manager of the Hepingmen Sales Department of the philatelic company, I assure you that everyone present today will definitely be able to Buy the zodiac stamps for the Year of the Rat. We have plenty of stamps in our library. Please believe me..."
"That's great, we believe you!"
It's a pity that there will always be more. When different voices appear, disharmony is inevitable.
"Who said there is no problem! Why are only people with stamp certificates allowed to buy? These are stamps issued by the state. Are those of us without certificates second-class citizens? Why can't we buy them?"
"Comrade, we clearly published it in the newspaper..."
"I don't care. I am a rat. Logically speaking, I have more power to buy than other people. . Is my money not money? People like me who have just started collecting stamps and haven’t had time to apply for a stamp collection are considered philatelists.”
“What do you want? Please tell me carefully..."
"I just want to buy stamps. Even if I can't buy a full-page stamp, I can buy a single stamp. If not, you can't let me do it! It’s a waste of time to come back empty-handed...”
“Okay, I know it’s not easy for everyone who came here today. I can understand you, let’s just say this. No more single ones. I’m the one who decides. People who don’t have a stamp card can buy a double stamp each. Is that okay? Now please maintain order and line up..." br>
"That's no problem!"
I have to say that the reason why leaders are leaders is that they are different from ordinary people.
The first difference is the strict enforcement of regulations.
The second difference is that the regulations are implemented without losing flexibility.
Just like now, due to the situation on the scene and in order to comply with public opinion, the manager of the philatelic company doubled the bottom line of the other party's request to buy one.
This worked wonders immediately.
The master who was full of resistance just now was ecstatic and immediately became disciplined.
But this is not the end, because human greed has no limits.
This man was satisfied, but before he finished speaking, countless voices emerged from the crowd.
“Manager, please sell us some more. My father is paralyzed and can’t come over to line up. I don’t have a certificate, so I don’t have a certificate, but buying two for him is not too much, right? Can’t you sell me a four-party couplet? ”
"That's right. My grandpa is old and can't come. I also want to buy a couplet..."
After hearing this, everyone whispered to each other.
Some people think it is enough.
Some people were still complaining, "There are still too few double sheets! Why should we have four-party sheets!"
This was immediately condemned by the security team leader.
He made quick decisions and spoke out.
"Comrades, please be considerate of us. Our manager promised that this is enough. This has violated the orders of our superiors. At least we can buy double copies. If you are still not satisfied, We really can’t guarantee that everyone here can buy stamps! Please understand each other!”
This is how we can truly pass the test.
Until this moment, there was a burst of cheers and applause from the crowd.
The big manager and the security team leader secretly wiped their hands with cold sweat and left the stage, and then their hearts fell back into their stomachs.
And the big manager's words were not in vain after all.
In order.
Although the time was delayed to nine thirty-five, it was a little late.
But the Year of the Rat zodiac stamps are finally on sale.
Although it was a very cold day, there were too many people queuing up, and their winter coats were always too thin, the postal fans showed a positive spirit. Everyone was extremely happy to endure and persevere in the cold wind.
For no other reason than because the stamp collectors in the Workers' Stadium poked their heads out and looked forward, and they could always see people who had bought stamps coming out with a smile.
After the stamp collectors outside the venue saw people who were happy to buy stamps come out, the queue behind them continued to lengthen.
In addition, people without stamp certificates actually bought the double sheet and walked out, which completely verified the promise made by the big manager just now in public.
So all the people in line were happy.
In the hearts of postal fans, this day is another sacred day and their carnival!
Of course, if everything goes smoothly from now on, everyone will strictly abide by the order.
Buying stamps home calmly would be too divorced from real life.
Because there is another detail that is not difficult to guess. In this quite rare big scene, there will be no shortcomings for those opportunists who want to take advantage of the loopholes.
After all, stamp trading has not been interrupted during the "movement" period, and private money and goods transactions have continued for several years.
The daily transaction volume and scale of the "small market" at the entrance of the Philatelic Corporation has long surpassed the "Dongdan Park" where those who sell food stamps gather, and even surpasses the scalpers who "speculate in foreign exchange" at the Friendship Store. It is currently the largest in Beijing. speculative market.
What came into being were the stamp dealers who relied on this kind of stamp trade.
And it must be said that stamp dealers in 1984 were no longer the same as they were before.
They have evolved from "paramecium" to "small fish and shrimp". They have some internal access and have several thousand yuan of funds to operate.
Although it is not as good as the serious self-employed people running in the south, it is still better than the lower ones. It is not difficult to easily earn 1,800 yuan a month.
In the eyes of ordinary people, they are considered rich people.
So many stamp dealers are no longer amateurs, they have become professionals.
Either I took a long leave from my employer, or I simply didn’t have a job, and eating stamps was enough to live a comfortable life.
It was these people who were later recruited by the government and formed the basic team of postal merchants in the capital.
So around ten o'clock, when the situation inside and outside the stadium normalized, these stamp dealers took advantage of the lax security personnel and started to make trouble.
In the Workers' Stadium, some people started to come out of the queue and strolled slowly at the end of the queue.
When people queuing up would hear this guy whispering as he passed by, "Stamps, stamps, do you want to buy stamps for the Year of the Rat? I have them, I have them..."
Also Someone is specifically watching those who have purchased stamps.
As they come out, look for those who are not interested.
"Do you have a stamp certificate? No? Ah, I just bought two, right? Do you still want to buy one? If you want, come to me..."
At the gate outside the Workers' Stadium, similar solicitation was even more blatant.
Because after all, there are still people inside to control things, and things should be done more secretly, while outside is a place of complete freedom.
Similar solicitations for business are everywhere.
Postal dealer, "Hey, buddy! Let's chat!"
"Huh? Did you admit it was wrong?" The postal fans in line were confused by the sudden conversation.
Stamp dealer, "Hey, we don't know each other, but we can get to know each other after chatting! Anyway, we are here for the stamps. Hey, do you have a stamp collection certificate?"
"Yes, I I came here from Liuliqiao just to buy a full-page ticket. Unfortunately, the bus broke down halfway and made me wake up early to catch a late meeting.”
"Then I don't even need to ask you. You must be anxious because you are waiting in line so far. Do you think you can buy stamps by yourself?"
The stamp fan said seriously, "I should be able to buy it. "Although I'm late, the leaders of the Philatelic Corporation have come out to vouch for it!" That's tens of thousands of people! If you can buy it, how long will it take to wait in line? I'll see you in the afternoon..."
The postal fan was demoralized by what he said and immediately sighed.
"That's true. I guess I'll get in today. But what can I do? I can only persist, otherwise it will be in vain."
Post The dealer followed suit and said, "Let me help you solve the problem. I have it. How about selling it to you?"
The postal fan opened his eyes to tobacco and alcohol. "What did you say? You have it in your hand? That's great."
The postal dealer immediately looked around, opened the bag on his body while the person was not paying attention, and held a large hard-cover book in front of the person's eyes. For postal fans.
Inside are many zodiac stamps for the Year of the Rat, including single stamps, quadruple stamps, and at least twenty or thirty full-page stamps.
Postal fans were shocked. "How could you buy so much... could it be fake?"
The postal dealer's integrity was in crisis, he was deeply stimulated and furious, "Hey, you, why are you talking nonsense! You What did you say just now? Is it possible? It's all true. We got up at 2 o'clock in the morning and went to the Hepingmen Philatelic Office to buy one. Look, the quality is very good. If you don’t believe it, we can find a post office and let people take a look.”
The stamp dealer’s behavior completely shocked the stamp fans.
"Then...there's no need! How much does the full page cost?"
The postal dealer responded with a straight face.
“Ten yuan!”
The postal fan was startled and it took him a long time to react.
"What, ten yuan for a whole edition? It's almost doubled! You might as well just grab the money!..."
"What do you mean by grabbing money? You really want to buy it, You can make a counter-offer." The postal dealer asked with a sullen face, "How much will it cost?"
"A maximum of seven yuan per edition! I can buy you two editions. I'll give you fourteen!" The postal fan spoke righteously and showed off the style of a wealthy businessman.
"Haha, you have a good idea. I want two editions at this price, so you are not taking advantage of me. Eighteen. I'll just wait and see if you buy more." The postal dealer was unwilling to accept it.
“No, fifteen, this is the upper limit, it cannot be higher.” The postal fan shook his head.
"I'm used to three prices, sixteen yuan." The postal dealer looked mad. "It's only seventeen yuan."
Unexpectedly, the postal dealer dropped another two yuan.
"If you make it cheaper, this version is only 6.4 yuan. Don't make enough money."
"What are you talking about? This is my hard-earned money, okay? You think about it. With the temperature today, you What does it feel like to wait for several hours? It was still dark when I was standing in line, and it was much colder than it was under the sun.”
“Okay.” At the critical moment, the postal fan was impressed by the price reduction. , but I was afraid of really annoying the stamp dealer.
So he took advantage of the situation and hit the hammer, "Deal!"
After the transaction was completed, the postal fan felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.
Happiness is the greatest virtue of post fans.
Satisfaction is a common manifestation of their virtue.
I happily left with the full-page ticket, and I was extremely glad that I saved a lot of trouble today.
However, the stamp dealer lit up a cigarette happily, feeling proud of his intelligence and superb acting skills.
My heart said, you idiot! You think everyone is like you, but I still queue up to buy it myself!
Come on, if you insist on holding on to fifteen yuan, I will sell you. Who makes you weak-willed? You deserve it.
In this way, speculative behavior continues to be performed.
So gradually, chaos inside and outside the already calm and orderly stadium began.
The reason is that some ticket sellers have an unreasonable attitude and have conflicts with buyers when negotiating prices.
Sometimes after they sold the stamps, they took the opportunity to take over the original positions of some buyers, and wanted to continue buying stamps at low prices and reselling them, causing dissatisfaction among the people behind them.
But just as the security personnel became nervous, anxious to maintain order due to the new commotion.
What they didn’t know was that the most violent storm of the day was already brewing.
Even this time, even the ticket sellers were coerced into it, and they couldn't help but go crazy about it.
Because around 10:30, no matter the north or east gate of Gongti.
Some people held up a sign outside the iron fence and openly bought tickets for the Year of the Rat.
The price written on it is simply appalling, ten yuan per edition!
(End of this chapter)