On the third day, the newspaper wrote about the benefits of pressed oil, stating that it is pure and unadulterated, with a rich aroma, high in vitamin E, a long shelf life, and no additives, and absolutely no solvent residue.
As for the benefits of extracted oil, you can ask the oil mill.
In this era, the standards for edible oil are still divided into first-class, second-class, and third-class, which is a new regulation this year. Feng Yu remembers that in the future, edible oil must be clearly labeled as either pressed or extracted, whether it is made from genetically modified soybeans, allowing consumers to make their own choices.
For several consecutive days, the newspaper featured articles about these two oil extraction methods. Feng Yu even cited the names of some experts and professors to show that his articles were credible.
Starting from Bingcheng, the doubts about extracted oil spread throughout the province. Many people wondered if this type of oil was really safe to eat.
While everyone was discussing this, Feng Yu had a truckload of 10-pound oil containers delivered to the Foreign Economic and Trade Department. Today, he was going to start giving gifts openly!
"Director Zhang, are you busy?"
"Not too busy, do you have something to talk about?"
"Hey, it's not a big deal. Our company has recently obtained some really good soybean oil, and we thought we'd give it to the department for free tasting. This isn't a bribe; we just want the leaders to help us taste it and give us some feedback."
"Wow, that's a new idea. Free tasting, and let us give feedback? Alright, then send it to our cafeteria." Zhang Ruiqiang smiled and shook his head. He wouldn't refuse such a gesture that benefited everyone in the department. After all, it's just some soybean oil; how much could it be worth?
Soon, the cafeteria's Master Li came and said there was too much oil. The department only uses it for lunch, so it would probably last until the New Year!
This was no small amount. After Feng Yu directed the unloading, Zhang Ruiqiang asked him what he meant by giving so much.
"Really, it's just for everyone to taste and give feedback. Our oil is pressed using advanced Soviet equipment, with absolutely no additives, and it's healthy to eat. If Director Zhang insists that I have some request, then I'll say this: I hope to print 'Special Supply' on the packaging."
"Special supply for the Foreign Economic and Trade Department? Absolutely not!" Zhang Ruiqiang's face changed. If this got to the ears of the higher-ups, what would the department be like?
"No, no, Director Zhang, you misunderstood. It's not 'Special Supply for the Foreign Economic and Trade Department,' just 'Special Supply.' Not only the Foreign Economic and Trade Department, but we've also contacted the International Hotel, the municipal government guesthouse, the Power Police Division, the Motor Factory guesthouse, the Machinery Factory guesthouse, and others, all for free tasting."
Feng Yu smiled slyly, and Zhang Ruiqiang pointed at him, speechless. He didn't expect this young man to have contacted so many units, all of which sounded very credible to the public. Wasn't this just advertising?
"Did they allow you to write 'Special Supply' for their units?"
"No, but in fact, they are all now only eating our Taihua brand selected oil. Director Zhang, rest assured, I won't use the department's name."
"Explain yourself clearly!" Zhang Ruiqiang still felt something was off, though he couldn't figure out what Feng Yu was up to.
Feng Yu placed a photo in front of Zhang Ruiqiang, showing a truck delivering Taihua brand selected oil to the Motor Factory guesthouse.
"Did you take a photo just now?" Zhang Ruiqiang was a bit unhappy.
"Director Zhang, the caption for this photo is: 'The Motor Factory guesthouse tries Taihua brand selected oil.' Everything here is true, with no falsification."
"What you wrote is true, but others might not understand it that way. Never mind, I won't argue with you. Is the oil's documentation complete? Is it really made with Soviet technology and equipment?"
"Absolutely, this equipment is top-notch in the country. The documentation is of course complete; otherwise, how could I dare to send it to the department's cafeteria?"
Zhang Ruiqiang hesitated and asked, "Is extracted oil really made by soaking in light gasoline? How can you not taste it?"
"Absolutely true. If you ask the Grain Bureau or the oil mill, they will all confirm this process. This method has a high yield, and our country has been promoting it since last year. This year, it has been basically rolled out nationwide. Even my small farm started using the extraction method this year. No, it should be called refining! Chemical methods make it normal that you can't taste it."
Refining! This word startled Zhang Ruiqiang. He suddenly felt a bit nauseous. Could this oil really be eaten? But if it couldn't, why would the country promote it?
However, he still had some reservations. In the future, he would buy this pressed oil for his family. He wouldn't dare to eat the chemically extracted oil.
After leaving the Foreign Economic and Trade Department, Feng Yu took the truck to the other units he had boasted about to Zhang Ruiqiang. In fact, except for the Motor Factory guesthouse, he hadn't delivered to the others yet.
Feng Yu used the photo of the Motor Factory guesthouse to convince Zhang Ruiqiang. He would then use these two photos to convince the other units. As long as he could get a couple of 'Special Supply' labels, he wouldn't need to take them out. Just hanging them at the company entrance would be more effective than any advertising slogan!
In the following days, the newspaper's daily section on edible oil knowledge featured many pictures of a truck loaded with Taihua brand selected oil being unloaded at various guesthouses or canteens.
The truck was spray-painted with "Taihua brand selected oil, pressed with conscience, special supply," making it impossible to ignore.
This made the public even more certain. Look, these large factories and units' canteens and guesthouses are all buying this oil; it must be fine. That extracted oil must have a problem!
However, they all noticed that the 'Special Supply' label was partially obscured, making it unclear which units it was for. Everyone speculated, and in the end, they all concluded that it was for the leaders.
In fact, there was nothing written after 'Special Supply,' just left for people to guess. You can imagine whatever you want; the public's imagination is very rich.
Sigh~ This oil is indeed only for the leaders. We common people can only eat the oil made with light gasoline.
Then, the newspaper suddenly published a "good news" announcement: "Taihua brand selected oil is now available in Bingcheng, available at all supply and marketing cooperatives."
It must be that the city leaders couldn't resist the pressure and agreed to sell the oil they eat to the public. Some people didn't even wait until after work to rush to the supply and marketing cooperatives, only to find they had to queue. Look, everyone is buying this oil; we should buy it too. The elderly and children shouldn't eat those chemical products; their health would surely suffer!
What? This oil is so expensive! Three pounds for one yuan! Hmm, the oil that the leaders eat is expensive, but we can afford it! Oh, there's also a 10-pound container for three yuan; I'll take the 10-pound one. Wow, the oil bottle is free! Not bad, getting such a large bottle for free!
At this time, Wu Zhigang was giving money to the young men from the Motor Factory who neither worked nor studied.
"Here, take your money. We've also given you the oil; take it home. This oil is definitely better than what you usually buy."
These young men had been queuing at the supply and marketing cooperatives since the morning, each buying a large container of oil, with the money provided by Wu Zhigang. Not only that, but each of them also received five yuan for free! Over thirty of them came, and they wouldn't miss out on such a good deal.
It was their queuing that made the hesitant people believe that this oil was better. Everyone is eating this oil now; it must have been specially supplied to the leaders before!~~ This is the second update, the third update is at 8 PM.