Chapter 42 Treat
In almost a week, good news came from Courtyard No. 2 of Shan'er Hutong.
Director Li lived up to his expectations, rushed here and there, and finally got the job done.
Considering the specific circumstances of the two families, this was finally decided.
As a man, Bian Jiangong went to work as a worker in the "Polar Bear" without fear of hardship.
It happens that the welfare there is relatively comprehensive, and it can also provide dormitories for employees.
As soon as he moves out, the marriage of Bian Jianjun, the eldest son of the Bian family, can go ahead as scheduled.
As for Mi Xiaoran, she comes from a girl’s family, so it’s better to take it easy on her job.
Besides, the workplace is closer to home, so parents can rest assured.
It is obviously more suitable for her to go to work at the "Chongwenmen Hotel".
Good guy, what else can the Bian family and the Mi family say about such a result.
Everyone was overjoyed and very happy.
Not only the two families were grateful to Director Li, Kang Shude and Ning Weimin.
When the news finally spread, the entire Shan'er Hutong and even the entire Meishi Street were shocked.
This is not surprising. Such new news cannot be suppressed.
Not to mention the fast-talking and good-humored ones who broadcast the news everywhere.
Even Aunt Bian and Aunt Mi themselves have become the main force in the propaganda.
Aunt Bian has to go to the neighborhood committee every day, right?
When she sees Director Li, can she be polite?
Others don't know what's going on. As long as they ask, Aunt Bian will tell the inside story and praise Ning Weimin.
She is surrounded by street aunts, so how slow is the spread?
The same goes for Aunt Mi. She sells vegetables in a non-staple food store and has a wide range of contacts.
Especially at the transition between spring and summer, there are not many fresh varieties in the vegetable station except for the winter cabbages, radishes and potatoes.
Such as tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and green garlic sprouts, they are particularly hard to buy and customers line up to stare at them almost every day.
As soon as Ning Wei Minzi came to sell vegetables, Aunt Mi would take special care of her.
Not only did he take the initiative to invite him to the front of the team, but he also got the best for him.
Especially the most affordable and cheapest radishes, which cost five cents a handful, are reserved exclusively for him whenever they come in.
As a result, whenever Ning Weimin comes to buy groceries, the team behind him will inevitably make noises, complain, and make sarcastic comments.
Fortunately, Aunt Mi is an old saleswoman, and one of her professional skills is quarreling.
She can handle it well enough, how can she be afraid of this?
Just like that one time she sent Ning Weimin away with a smile, but then turned around and her face changed.
With raised eyebrows and raised eyes, he was banging on the weights and was competing with a man behind him who said unpleasant things and took the lead in making noise.
"What are you calling nonsense? Are you angry just to see me leaving food for others?"
"But do you know? Our eldest daughter has been idle at home for more than half a year. . She heard that all her classmates had almost found a job, but she had no one. She cried at home every day and almost had a mental problem. "
"I am a vegetable seller, and the father of the child is a loser. We couldn’t find a job for our children, so this young man, our neighbor, took the initiative to give up his job quota to my daughter.”
"What's the matter? I shouldn't thank them for doing this to me? Didn't I just leave some food for them? What a sin?"
"Hey, let's put it this way. You can ask the police station to arrest me, and I will be willing to go to jail. Otherwise, you can find a job target and let me return the favor. I will definitely deliver fresh vegetables to your house in the morning. Please pay respect. You go. But can you?"
Yes, the man who had just shouted reluctantly was speechless.
It’s really weird. Although right and wrong are obvious things, it’s really wrong to go through the back door.
But at this time, the people present could not say another word to blame Aunt Mi.
If not for anything else, just because every household has to face such a situation these days.
Finally, someone sighed and finally smoothed things over and put some mud on it.
"Forget it, we are all ordinary people, and it is not easy for anyone. You two should just say a few words and do what you have to do..." So as this thing seemed abnormal, it turned out that It seems like a normal thing happened.
In the alleys near Meishi Street, almost no one knows about Ning Weimin’s feat.
Of course, there were mixed reactions to Ning Weimin's willingness to give up his own future to help others.
Everyone’s opinion is different. Some people laugh at him as stupid, some are boastful, some suspect it is fake, some think he will regret it...
But no matter who it is, no one can Even if you don’t admit it, it’s still comforting to have something like this happen around you.
This at least means that there are still miracles, compassion, and real people in life.
It means that no matter how difficult the days are, there is still hope, and there will always be sunshine and rain...
Of course, as the Bian family and the Mi family, they would not give up on such a great kindness just by saying a few nice words.
Although Kang Shude and Ning Weimin resolutely refused to accept the gift, they just asked the two families to express their gratitude to Director Li.
Although the Bian family and the Mi family are tight, their parents are still worried about their children's future marriage.
But in view of the weight of this kindness, no matter what, the two families must treat themselves to a banquet.
In this matter, I have to say that Aunt Mi is shrewd.
She took the initiative to ask Aunt Bian for help, saying that it would be better to do it jointly than to do it separately.
I simply set up two tables and invited Lao Luo's family to join us, and the neighbors in the courtyard were busy together.
How great would it be to save money, save trouble, be convenient, and make people feel close to each other?
Aunt Bian also thought this was a good idea and nodded.
After further calculation, the day for setting up the banquet was set for the coming Sunday.
This day is May 25, 1980.
Early in the morning, the Bian family and the Mi family got up in a hurry and started preparing for the banquet.
Aunt Bian took Bian Jiangong and Aunt Mi to the Chongwenmen vegetable market and divided their work.
Walk in line to buy chickens, shrimps, pick fish, cut meat, buy wine, and buy vegetables, which cost a total of thirty yuan.
With this large amount of stuff, the three of them had no effort to bring it back, and they rested several times on the way.
Sunday morning is undoubtedly the busiest time in the streets and alleys of Beijing.
After a busy week, people should pack up the laundry and clean the house. Sometimes the unpacked quilts and clothes have to be hung in the alley. .
People who should be shopping and visiting relatives and friends are also pushing bicycles or carrying snacks and fruits.
Even those who are rarely seen sharpening scissors and knives, and those who play with cotton in pots and bowls and shave their heads.
They all appeared out of nowhere and shouted along the alley.
So when we arrived at the Qianmen area, many acquaintances saw Aunt Bian and Aunt Mi happily busy.
Everyone can’t help but say hello to them and ask them this question.
"Who among you is treating me today? Why did you buy so many good things?"
But people who ask often don't expect to get such an answer.
"Our two families are having a treat together. I owe a lot to others, so I just want to express my gratitude..."
So whether it was Aunt Bian or Aunt Mi, they would tell people about Ning Weimin's work.
It elicits endless sighs and admiration.
What’s interesting is that when I said this, Aunt Bian and Aunt Mi both shed tears.
And as soon as they got home, they didn't even have time to drink water, so they put on their aprons and started busy.
Choose vegetables, chop meat, fry balls, and fry fish. After frying, add sauce, mince ginger, and fry rice noodles. I am so exhausted that I am sweating profusely.
But I have never been as happy as I am today when cooking and preparing meals.
They seemed to be ten years younger. They were smiling from the bottom of their hearts to their faces, and they almost didn’t even sing songs.
(End of this chapter)