Chapter 198 The freedom to eat steamed buns
"I'm afraid you don't know yet. You can earn seven or eight yuan a month by pasting matchboxes or collecting shoe soles. It's up to you to see what your mother-in-law does." "
"I have heard people say that she goes out for a toothpaste from time to time and gets something good to eat, but you don't know..."
"This kind of person. Ah, I am not willing to help. Your family is in such a difficult situation. Do you think she has lost weight? Sister Qin, you are just stupid. You have to work so hard to raise an old Pixiu."
"Okay. , Stop talking nonsense. When did you, a big man, learn to talk behind your back?"
Looking at Silly Zhu's non-stop chatter, the first man was a little annoyed. When did Silly Zhu become so? It can be said that today was originally to mobilize him and the three families to help each other, but now it was completely disturbed by his few words.
Si Zhu rushed to Qin Huairu and spread his hands, saying that he was not talking nonsense and was telling the truth.
The first man looked thoughtful and glanced at Silly Zhu.
"These words were taught to you by Zhu Xuefeng, right? What else did I say?"
Silly Zhu is not stupid. He knows that he has been close to Zhu Xuefeng's family during this period. This is a big deal. I'm so satisfied, but they really didn't sow discord. They never said anything about the first master's family, let alone made any comments.
"I didn't say anything. He didn't say anything about the Jia family, but he really said how to help people. I taught the apprentices and others in the cafeteria this method. Everyone was very happy. Now that they have gained skills, There’s more oil and water.”
“It’s really gone? You don’t even say a few words about the compound when you’re drinking.”
Silly Zhu is full of disdain. This is a waste of time in the compound. Now I feel that I don't like him, Brother Zhu has no time to talk to me, he is very busy.
"I just say that this big courtyard is full of poor people. There are so many grievances and grievances. It's good to work together to make a living."
Zhu Xuefeng clearly dislikes the big courtyard. This is a trivial matter, which is good for the elder. As long as he doesn't interfere, he can still control many things.
At the same time, the first man was also deeply reflecting on the fact that his plan of providing food and money was really not the case. Everyone was messing around for a long time, but the situation did not get better at all. It was really an advantage for Jia and Zhang, but this old man Qianpo herself cannot be provoked, it is really troublesome.
Today it was clear that the conversation could not go on. Under the guidance of the two elders, Shazhu agreed to take more care of the two children in the future. If he had time to go to him, he would help get some food and avoid them. The Jia Zhang family.
"Let Banggian bring his sister, but don't let the old woman know..."
Si Zhu still likes Banggian very much, and he is happy just looking at the fleshy one. Xing, I used to pinch it often, regardless of whether Banggeng liked it or not, but this year it seems that the chubby little face is gone, and I haven’t pinched it for a long time.
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Zhu Xuefeng was drawing at his desk. It was impossible to redo the electronic part that had already been completed. What he had to do now was to redesign the casing, put the electronic part and battery part in, and secure them effectively.
This is not difficult. The sketch was completed quickly, and then the various dimensions were marked for easy fixation. The final design was completed in less than two hours. Look at the time, it is already eleven o'clock, today If you are lazy, you will not practice Qigong.
"Da Ya, you go and have a rest, I'm done too."
Zhu Xuefeng took the towel, washed himself, and was ready to rest. He was still very tired after a month of hard work. Damn it, Daya quietly closed the door and left.
When Zhu Xuefeng was drawing the picture just now, Daya had been waiting on the side. He couldn't drive him away. After saying a few words, he retreated to the door and waited. It was such a cold day.
There was no other way, so Zhu Xuefeng just let her wait in the room, since she couldn't understand the painting anyway.
I wake up as usual in the early morning. Without the discipline constraints of the camp, I finally don’t have to lie in bed to practice my mind silently.
After practicing Taiyi, the sky got slightly brighter. Zhu Feng had already left and was on his way to buy steamed buns.
It was still early, and there were not many pedestrians on the street. From far away, he could see the steaming steam under the dim lights of the small shop. Zhu Xuefeng walked a few steps and arrived in front of the small shop.
The old man just poked his head out of the heat, and a bit of heat steamed upward from his head.
Zhu Xuefeng came over and said hello.
"Uncle, I'm here to buy your steamed buns again. Your steamed buns are really amazing. It's always hard to eat steamed buns from other places. You must have a unique skill."
"Hey, it's you, young man. We haven't seen each other for a long time. Why, we have to meet each other again today." Zhu Xuefeng smiled. It seemed that the old man really remembered him.
"As long as you are willing, I will wrap it up."
The old man paused, and it was obvious that he was struggling. After a long time, he shook his head.
"Boy, I'm supposed to give it all to you. I'll close the stall early and go back to sleep. But I can't do it today."
"You should buy less, or sell it. You have three drawers.”
The old man steams twelve drawers every time. What does this mean, only three drawers are sold?
"Uncle, what's the matter? Tell me, if you really have any difficulties, now is a new society, how can our street office ignore it?"
The old man hesitated for a moment, then looked at the sincerity on Zhu Xuefeng's face and spoke.
It turns out that due to various reasons, the buns will not be made from tomorrow, and the old man can only go home and rest.
On the last day of selling steamed buns, I also hope to say hello to the neighbors. For so many years, the neighbors have been helping me with the business, so I only agreed to sell three drawers.
"If you go home, what will you do at home? There will be no income."
"I am the only one in the family. My apprentices have all run away, and my children are gone. I have a supply book. , add some savings, and you can survive as long as you can.”
The old man is quite miserable. He didn’t say so much when he heard Section Chief Lu’s introduction last time. He has long been envious of the old man’s craftsmanship. Now he can really invite him home. Now that I can make steamed buns, other freedoms cannot be realized. The freedom of eating steamed buns seems promising.
"Are you always good at cooking? If so, how about you help me cook?"
The old man suddenly saw hope, his eyes changed, and he quickly pulled Zhu Xuefeng When I entered the shop, there was no one there. The apprentice had also left. Also, I had to find a way out when I lost my livelihood.
"Brother, you said you wanted me to help you cook? Seriously?"
"Of course it's true, as long as you can."
"There is no cook who can't cook, okay, I'll go."
It turns out that at the end of this year, the food shortage has reached a serious level. In order to ensure residents' rations, a considerable number of restaurants have been affected.
The old man is actually not old, his real name is Zhang Qing, he is only fifty-one, but the traces of time are heavier. Before the liberation, the family settled in this shop, relying on the formula passed down from their ancestors, the selling point I make a living by making steamed stuffed buns and braised vegetables, and occasionally cooking side dishes, but I feel settled down.
Before the liberation, my son and his wife went to Jinhai to visit relatives and never came back. They probably got into trouble on the road. They were not heard from for many years and could never be found again.
Now I am alone, with no worries, but no place to go. When I returned to my hometown to look for my son, I found that the village was gone, and there were no relatives, so I continued to return here and waited for ten more stupid times. for many years.
In the end, Zhu Xuefeng bought a few steamed buns and made an appointment to meet at noon.
"Then I'll come over at noon, and you'll be busy first.
"Yes, I'll keep all the unsold ones for you. ”
Now it’s really time to make a round, and the bun master is ready to pack it up and take it away.
When I got home, I finished breakfast with my brothers and sisters, and hurried to the steel rolling mill.
"Big brother ran away again. I see why he is different from Sister Yuyu when he goes to college. He comes and goes every day and doesn't even sleep at home."
"Go for a good run. Big brother's business is yours." Don’t guess, anyway, remember, our family wouldn’t be what it is today without your eldest brother’s busy work. Only when you learn well can you help your eldest brother.”
(End of this chapter)