Hearing this, the leader on duty who had been observing from behind couldn't sit still. If this was confirmed, he would have to follow suit.
Thinking of this, he quickly walked out and said with a smile as he walked: "Comrade, this is serious, how could we be run by capitalists? We are definitely serving the people wholeheartedly~"
When the salesperson saw the leader coming over, he looked aggrieved: "Director, look at him~"
"Okay, stop saying a few words. In the future, you will also control your temper and quickly apologize to this comrade!" The director glared at her.
"Humph, I don't!" When the saleswoman saw that the leader did not speak for her, she raised her head arrogantly, still unconvinced.
"I... can't control you anymore!" The director was very angry, but there was nothing he could do. It really seemed that he couldn't control you. Who should let himself be a junior official?
In desperation, in line with the principle that doing more is worse than doing less, the director could only come directly:
"I'm sorry, comrade. Let me apologize on her behalf. This salesperson has just arrived and our training is not good enough. Which radio do you want to buy? I'll give it to you~"
Sun Qianchao also felt that it was not interesting anymore, so he pointed out: "Let's do this~"
"Okay!" The director didn't bother to instruct the young lady. He turned around to the shelf and took the radio back.
"Comrade, is this it?"
In fact, if it were any other leader, he might not have such a good attitude. These people are used to being arrogant.
But this director, because he has no background, has relied on being cautious over the years to achieve this position step by step. Especially in the past two years, he has been used to seeing the ups and downs of big shots, and he is most afraid of causing trouble that he shouldn't. people.
Here Sun Qianchao walked out of the store with a "big box" in his arms. He spent 96 yuan to buy a red light 711-2 produced by the No. 2 Modu Radio Factory.
Because today's radios are very large, I can only carry them around. When I go outside, I use a rope to tie them tightly to the back seat of my bicycle. I am very careful on the way back for fear of falling.
It may be better outside, but as soon as I get to the optical film, I instantly become the most handsome boy here, because these days, although in other places in Jichun, a radio may not be a big deal.
But in this famously poor place in Guangzhou, apart from the old Zhou family, who has an eighth-level worker, and the old Li family, whose son is a company commander in the army, no one else has a radio.
Everyone looked at him with envy.
"Oh, the radio should be installed in here. Can you hear the sound when you plug it in?"
"Catch up, your family's life is really getting better and better. Not only have you become a cadre, but now you even bought a radio..."
Sun Qianchao also responded with a smile to everyone. It was supposed to be home in a few minutes, but it took more than ten minutes to ride.
After parking the bicycle and untying the rope, he happily carried the box with the radio into the house:
"Mom, look at what I bought. With this thing, you won't be bored at home by yourself in the future~"
Grandmother was making meatballs when she saw her youngest son coming back with a "big box". Although she had seen the radio several times, she didn't recognize it for a moment.
"What is this thing? What does it do?"
Before Sun Qunchao could reply, Sun's father, Sun Qianwei and Sun Xiaoning all walked out of the big house after hearing the sound.
After all, Sun's father worked in a factory, so he still had some knowledge. When he saw the words on this box, he recognized it at a glance.
He exclaimed: “Isn’t this a radio!”
"Echao, did you buy this?" Sun Qianwei was also surprised.
Although he knew that his younger brother was very capable in recent years and had become a cadre, he really didn't expect that he would be so powerful and come back with the whole radio quietly.
Money, on the other hand, is mainly because "tickets" are difficult to obtain. Just like in the rural area where I jumped in line, the brigade had always wanted to buy a radio and had all the money ready, but they couldn't get the tickets!
Sun Xiaoning is used to it, because as long as she can remember, her second brother has been a very capable person. He can always buy all kinds of rare things, which makes her very proud in school.
"Of course I bought it. Hurry up and plug it in and give it a try~" Sun Qianchao said, holding the box and walking towards the big house.
The whole family quickly followed, including the grandma. She wiped her hands on her apron and followed into the big house.
Sun Qianchao put the box in his hand on the cabinet and took out the radio. In this era, a black bakelite socket with a simple structure was used.
After turning on the power and adjusting the frequency, the sound came out instantly from the speaker, which was playing the news from Jiangliao Station.
After listening for a while, the frequency was changed again. This time it was playing songs. Listening to the wonderful music, the whole family gathered around the radio and showed happy smiles.
Sun Qianchao on the side was not interested in this thing, so he turned around and sat on the kang, but when he saw his family happy, he smiled with satisfaction. The money was not wasted.
At this time, Sun's mother also sat next to her son and said with a distressed look on her face: "Oh, how much does this thing cost? And it has to be plugged in. This big thing must consume a lot of electricity, and I have to walk a lot every month." Several letters~"
Hearing this, Sun Ganchao held his mother's hand and said, "Mom, how much money can you spend on electronic writing? You have to change your mind. Now your son is a cadre."
"The radio is just the beginning. In the future, there will definitely be electric fans, TVs, and refrigerators. I will share the room after a while, and you and my dad will enjoy the blessings from now on!"
"Oh, my God, stop talking. How much electricity do these things cost? Just buy the radio. Don't buy other things at home. Otherwise, I'll throw them away for you if you buy them." Get out~"
Grandmother was afraid of wasting electricity, so she gave a special warning.
"By the way, how much did you spend on this thing? Tell me the truth now!"
"It's not much money, it's equivalent to my two months' salary~" Sun Qianchao felt that the long-term pain was worse than the short-term pain. His mother would have to know sooner or later, so it would be better to explain it honestly and happily.
"Oh my god, I spent two months' salary to buy such a box that can make noise. I'm so angry. I won't kill you, you loser!" Sun's mother angrily picked up the paper on the side. Broom knot, hit hard.
After Sun Qianchao was beaten, he was not stupid. He quickly got off the ground and ran away, hiding directly behind his father.
Sun's mother also hurriedly chased after him: "Old Sun, stop listening and catch this little bastard!"
"Do you know how much your old son spent on this thing? He actually spent more than 90 yuan on such a crappy thing~"
Sun's father probably knew the price of the radio, so he wasn't too surprised by the price.
He stood up and stopped his wife: "Mom, this is also a child's filial piety. Now that Xiao Ning has gone to school, I'm afraid it won't be fun for you to take care of your child at home!"
In the end, Grandma had no choice but to accept it. After all, all the money was spent...
According to the Sun family's custom, the New Year's Eve dinner was eaten in the afternoon. This time it was much richer than in previous years, with eight hard dishes that could hardly fit on the table.
The whole family sat down one after another, and Sun's father sat at the main seat and raised his wine glass happily: "Let's have a drink together~"
"Cheers, Happy New Year~" The brothers also picked up the wine glasses, while Sun's mother and Sun Xiaoning drank.
After Sun Guofu put down his wine glass, he first turned to look at his wife on the left, whom he had been with for more than 20 years, and then looked at his three children one by one, with his eyes resting on his youngest son for the longest time.
Because he knows that the family has gotten better and better over the years, and that is all the result of his youngest son.
The whole family had a very happy New Year's Eve dinner, especially Sun Xiaoning, whose belly was bulging. She felt that she had not eaten enough and could no longer eat. This made the little girl very distressed.
After finishing the meal and cleaning up, the family began to make dumplings with fillings, which was slightly different from previous years. Before, they had eaten the dumplings and went to bed without having anything else to do.
But this year there is a radio, and with the New Year's special programs coming from the speakers, the Sun family's New Year atmosphere seems even more intense.
…
After the New Year, Sun Qianchao has been helping his eldest brother to persuade his mother these days, and even Sun's father also gave some advice.
But grandma refused to let go. In her opinion, if her son married a rural wife, he would never come back, so she disagreed no matter what.
Tomorrow is the day when the eldest brother goes back. Because of the arrival of my sister's family, my father and eldest brother drank a lot and fell asleep on the kang.
Sun Qunchao didn't drink too much because he had a good drinker. He came over to his mother and persuaded her:
"Mom, don't you still believe in your old son's ability? Give me some time, and I will definitely be able to get both of my eldest brothers back~"
In fact, he didn't know what to say. His mother was not well-educated. She would definitely not understand what she was telling her about the college entrance examination, so he could only chatter like this.
Sun's mother, who was leaning on the kang, still shook her head very firmly: "Er Chao, you don't need to persuade me anymore. Tell your elder brother, let him die as soon as possible!"
"Unless he never returns to this home and doesn't recognize me as his mother, he won't even think about marrying a wife from the countryside!"
"Mom, think about it again. It's very difficult to go back to the city now, especially since my sister has come back. Although I'm sure, after all, I'm entrusting someone to do things, and there will always be accidents!"
"If our three adult children were all in the city, they would definitely be very conspicuous!" Sun Qunchao used his special skill and told his mother a white lie.
In fact, there are so many people saying that these days, the Eight Immortals have always shown their talents across the sea. Those who have the ability have already transferred their children back, or sent them to serve as soldiers.
Of course, there must be some who are more principled, but they are in the minority after all, and no one who has the ability is willing to let their children suffer.
But Sun's mother didn't know that her son was lying. She thought this matter was really difficult to handle, so she patted her son's hand.
He said earnestly: "Son, you know what you say, but I don't actually look down on the countryside. I'm afraid that your elder brother will suffer. No matter what you say in the city, there are people who stutter. At least they won't die of hunger~"
Sun Ganchao felt a little uncomfortable when he heard what his mother said. He choked with sobs and comforted him: "Mom, you don't have to worry about this. As long as I'm here, there won't be any problems in our family~"
"Let's talk about this later. Let me think about it carefully. You should also advise your elder brother. If he has a family there, he will not be able to come back in the future~" Grandmother said with red eyes.
Early the next morning, Sun rushed to take his brother to the train station by bicycle. This ride was very tiring.
Because the mother felt sorry for her son, she had prepared a large bag of various things, and was being held in his arms with difficulty by the eldest brother.
"Brother, our mother relaxed a little yesterday. Don't be anxious when you go back. She said yesterday..." Sun Qianchao repeated his mother's words.
Sun Qianwei, who was sitting in the back, said nothing after listening, and silently shed two lines of tears...
(End of chapter)
