Chapter 24 Petty Profits

After Old Tom returned to the sub - branch with the door - closing reminder device, he handed the thing to Jack. He also told Jack that the cost of this thing was at most ten dollars.

Jack smiled and said, "It seems that my suggestion belongs to the type of low - cost and high - efficiency!"

Old Tom said, "It could be of high cost..."

He repeated to Jack what the person in the electronics city had said.

Jack shook his head and said, "We'll purchase it for ten dollars. Not a cent more. As for him processing it , that's his business. We'll just give him ten dollars."

Old Tom didn't quite understand Jack and asked in confusion, "Ten dollars. Then what money do you earn?"

Jack said, "Earn money? Did I say I was going to earn money?"

Old Tom was stunned and quickly said, "If you're not making money, why are you busy with this thing?"

Jack smiled and said, "Your vision is too narrow. Also, think about it. I suggested installing this thing and also found someone to make it. If I play tricks in it, someone will use this matter to make trouble in the future."

Old Tom thought it made sense. Whether it was the sub - branch or the city branch, they were places with complex interpersonal relationships and a lot of trivial matters. Moreover, some people, being idle, loved to specifically cause trouble for others.

Jack didn't take the money that was within his reach. Either he looked down on such a small amount of money or he had a big vision and didn't care about the petty profits in front of him.

To be honest, Old Tom admired Jack at this time and thought that he wasn't a person who was greedy for money. At the same time, he also felt it was a pity that such a good opportunity to make money was given up.

Just when Old Tom both admired and was a bit disappointed in Jack, he heard Jack say, "Actually, it's not that we can't make money. It's just that we need to make it in a clever way..."

Old Tom's eyes immediately lit up.

Jack told him that they couldn't make a profit on the door - closing reminder device itself, but when installing this thing, there would be an installation fee.

Hearing this, Old Tom was already getting excited.

Old Tom's father was a plumber. Now he had his own store and took people around the city every day, doing jobs related to water and electricity. Installing a small door - closing reminder device was a piece of cake for Old Tom's father.

Old Tom was excited also because he thought Jack was really nice and had thought of his father. When there was a good opportunity, he didn't forget him.

"Brother, I understand. I'll call my dad right away and ask him how much it costs to install this thing."

Jack nodded and then took the door - closing reminder device to the city branch.

The next day, under the supervision of Director Li from the city branch and others, Old Tom's father personally installed the door - closing reminder device on the buffer door of the savings office where Tomna worked.

When Old Tom's father was operating, Jack, Old Tom, and Tomna were all standing by. Opposite them were the people brought by Director Li from the city branch.

Jack was there as a person from the sub - branch and also as the suggester. Old Tom represented the security department of the sub - branch. Since Chief Henry was still in the hospital, Old Tom became the representative.

In fact, there was an even more important reason. The person who installed the door - closing reminder device was found by Old Tom.

As for Tomna not going home after work, it was because both her father and brother were there. Another reason was that Jack was there.

Tomna ran around, pouring tea and water for Director Li, Jack, and the others, with a big smile on her face, looking very festive. When Director Li saw this, he took a few extra glances at her.

Jack, on the other hand, looked calm and composed. From time to time, he even joked with Old Tom's father.

"Uncle Tom, you have to install it well. Your daughter is sitting inside!"

Old Tom's father had a very good temper. While working, he said, "Jack, I will definitely do this job well. Not to mention my daughter is sitting inside, just because you came up with this thing, I also want it to work."

When Director Li heard the conversation between the two, he smiled and then beckoned Jack to come over.

After Jack walked over, Director Li whispered, "Jack, President Gao said he would treat us to a meal. After this is over, you come too."

Jack nodded and said, "Just me?"

Director Li was taken aback and didn't know how to answer. It was President Gao who was treating. It was no problem for him to bring Jack, but if he brought Old Tom's whole family, it didn't seem very appropriate!

At this time, Old Tom's father suddenly said, "Okay, it can be tested now."

Director Li quickly said, "Okay, let's test it."

So, except for Tomna, several people stood outside the hall. Tomna stood inside the counter, coughed pretentiously, and then opened the inner door...

"Please close the door. Please close the door..." The door - closing reminder device rang.

Everyone laughed. Tomna stood between the two doors, then turned around and closed the door she had just opened, and the sound stopped.

Tomna opened the second door leading to the hall, and the door - closing reminder device rang again.

It was a success. Everyone happily applauded.

At this time, as the highest - ranking leader present, Director Li had to say a few words.

After the applause stopped, Director Li walked over and carefully looked at the installed door - closing reminder device, and then turned to everyone and said, "Finally, the buffer door is perfect..."

Before he could finish, Old Tom took the lead in applauding...

The matter was thus settled. Director Li was responsible for reporting to the leaders and relevant departments of the city branch, while Old Tom from the sub - branch was responsible for the supervision of the door - closing reminder device and its installation.

It seemed that Jack had nothing to do with it, but everyone knew that Jack's name would be mentioned by those leaders on various occasions for a long time.

That was enough. For Jack, it was sufficient. In a unit with thousands of people, few people could be remembered by the leaders, let alone an ordinary office clerk like Jack.

The matter was handled beautifully, and everyone was very happy. President Gao seemed to have anticipated this result. Although he was too busy to go to the savings office to observe on the spot, he still rushed to the hotel to treat everyone.

At Jack's request, Old Tom's whole family and two other colleagues from the savings office who hadn't gone home after work all went to the hotel together.

President Gao was very happy to see this and thought that Jack was very good at handling things. Obviously, the installation of the door - closing reminder device could only be done after the savings office closed and the cash and bills were escorted away.

This would delay these people from getting off work and having dinner. Jack brought them all along, actually giving President Gao an opportunity to show his care and love for his subordinates.

To be honest, President Gao really hadn't thought of this. When President Gao saw that there were quite a lot of people, he asked someone to arrange a large room.

The two tables in the room were filled to the brim. The wine was good and the food was good, and everyone was very satisfied with the meal.

Sitting in the lively hall filled with the smell of wine and food, Jack was thinking about what Harold was doing. How could he be absent from such a drinking occasion?