After weighing the pros and cons, Song Hongguo still agreed, but she discussed with Zhao Baoqing that she should not be busy with medical appointments in the past few days. Firstly, she had not prepared any supplies, and secondly, she wanted to wait for Hutou's condition to get better. Besides, although she felt that her medical skills were passable, people in the village may not have the same confidence, so it was best to speak with facts.
After talking about business, they sat for a while and then got up and left. When Song Hongguo saw them off, Man Yuan reluctantly turned around and asked Zhao Zhenhua with a pleading face, "Dad, give it to me too." Buy a radio. The programs on it are so good. There are small speakers broadcasting every night. You can sing and tell stories. It’s really interesting..."
Zhao Zhenhua flicked his forehead and sighed, "Your father, I still want one."
"Then you can also ask your father for it."
"..."
Doesn't he want to? He dared not dare, his father would beat people, how can he hurt his child like this father?
"Grandpa..." Seeing that his own father gave in, Man Yuan took advantage of being favored and pulled Zhao Baoqing's arm to act like a baby, "Let's buy one for our family too. With the radio, you can listen to the news every day. What's the big deal? You can also know things in time, and you can also listen to model operas. Listening to operas after a busy day will be a great relief."
It has to be said that Man Yuan follows Zhao Zhenhua, he is so good at coaxing people, and he is also the kind that pokes holes in your heart, making you know that he wants something, but you can't refuse it.
Zhao Zhenhua looked proud and quietly gave his son a thumbs up.
Sure enough, Zhao Baoqing had no intention of buying it at first. After hearing these words, he was shamefully tempted. News and model plays were his favorites, so he asked Song Hongguo, "Radios are easy to buy." No?"
Song Hongguo said casually, "It's easy to buy. You can find them in department stores. The price ranges from fifty to one hundred. Imported ones are expensive, but you don't need industrial coupons. Domestic ones are cheaper. As long as you have enough industrial coupons, you can buy them at any time." There is a slight difference in quality between the two, but if you take care of it, the domestic one will last for decades.”
This is not an exaggeration on her part. In later generations, she once saw someone in an old object collection group showing off the radios and flashlights his parents bought when they got married in the 1960s. They were still used until the 1980s and were still in use. There was an electric fan with a retro appearance, but it did not affect its use. It was the first time she knew that my country could produce electric fans as early as the 1940s, but it was discontinued later. It was not until the 1970s that various brands appeared one after another. fan.
Zhao Baoqing listened to her words, thought about it for a moment, and then asked, "How many industrial coupons do I need?"
Song Hongguo was really not sure, so she considered it and said, "About seven or eight. Uncle wants it? I can help you get it together."
At this time, Zhao Zhenhua chuckled and took over, "Cousin, I would like to ask, how many industrial coupons can you issue in a month?"
Zhao Baoqing kicked him angrily, "You know it's rude to ask?"
"Isn't that a polite thing to say..."
"I think you are shameless."
"Have you ever buried your own son like this?"
"Humph, Mi Tai? If you weren't my son, I would have scolded you until you were reincarnated."
"Isn't that the second aunt's skill? When did you learn it?"
"roll……"
"Hahaha……"
Regardless of Zhao Zhenhua's dark face, it was Zhao Qiuyue who was laughing so hard. Even Zhao Yulian's usually serious face softened a bit. Man Yuan also covered her mouth and gloated at her own father's failure.
Song Hongguo smiled and waited for the two of them to finish making the stew, and then said, "I can have two a month, but if uncle wants it now, I can find a friend to get it together first."
"Why are you so embarrassed?" Zhao Baoqing is not the kind of person who likes to take advantage. On the contrary, he is very afraid of owing favors. "I'm not in a hurry. It's not something urgently needed. Just save it slowly and don't bother others."
Zhao Zhenhua also echoed a few words. As long as his father relents and agrees to buy it, thank God. It doesn't matter if it is a few months later. After all, he has been waiting for so many years.
Seeing that they were resolute, Song Hongguo followed their wishes and said, "Okay, I'll listen to my uncle." After saying that, she turned to Zhao Yulian and asked, "Does Second Aunt want it? At the end of the year, the industrial coupons I will issue It should be enough to buy two.”
Zhao Yulian waved her hand and said without hesitation, "It doesn't cost that money."
Song Hongguo wasn't surprised when she refused, "Then if your second aunt wants to buy something in the future, let me know."
Hearing this, Zhao Yulian looked serious, "Do you have a way to buy food?"
As soon as these words came out, even Zhao Baoqing looked a little more solemn.
Song Hongguo smiled bitterly and said, "If you want to buy cheap grain from the grain store, I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult. I heard that at the beginning of every month, people in the commune have to line up in the middle of the night to grab it, especially for fine grains, the quantity is strictly controlled. When I usually go shopping, there are only sweet potato noodles and the like in the grain store..."
Zhao Yulian said, "I understand this. The food in the grain store is not enough to feed the people in the city. I have also asked people about the black market. The price of coarse grains has increased several times. There is still no market for this. I want to ask, you Is there a way... that doesn’t require food stamps and the price is not too outrageous?”
Zhao Baoqing followed up, "Anything twice or twice as expensive will work."
Song Hongguo was silent for a few seconds and nodded.
Zhao Yulian's eyes lit up, and then she asked three times, "Really? How much more expensive is it? Is it easy to get?"
Song Hongguo pondered, "It's probably about twice as expensive, and it's easy to get rid of, but the quantity will definitely not be too much."
"How many?"
"About one or two hundred pounds."
Zhao Yulian gave her a complicated look and said nothing. Is one or two hundred pounds still too little?
Zhao Baoqing coughed a few times and said, "Um, Hongguo, do you need a favor from you?"
"Need not……"
"Well, why don't you help me buy some? I'll split it with your second aunt after you buy it."
"Okay, then what kind should I buy?"
"Whole grains, cobs, beans, sweet potatoes, whatever. We won't choose."
"Okay, if there is millet, I'll buy some as well. That's more nourishing."
"Okay, okay, I'll cause you trouble..."
"Uncle said this, he was out of touch. When you and my second aunt helped me, I didn't say anything."
Zhao Baoqing smiled happily, "Okay, don't talk about the nonsense. I will ask your cousin to bring you the money later."
"No rush, let's settle the accounts after I buy it back."
"Alright."
Knowing that she should not be short of money, Zhao Baoqing was no longer polite and solved several major issues at once. He was humming a pleasant tune when he went down the mountain.
Zhao Zhenhua joked, "Dad is enjoying the blessing of his niece."
Isn't it just a blessing? I hired a doctor in the village. It will be more convenient to see a doctor in the future. There is also hope for the radio that is so hard to buy. I even have access to food. My dear mother, the little kindness I had in the past will be rewarded with a lucky star.
Zhao Baoqing glanced at him and suddenly said, "You may enjoy more blessings than I do."
Zhao Zhenhua was stunned for a moment, "What do you mean?"
Zhao Baoqing clasped his hands behind his back, too lazy to pay attention to him, and walked briskly behind him.
Zhao Zhenhua pulled Zhao Qiuyue, "What did you mean by what my father just said?"
Zhao Qiuyue thought about it for a while and said with an envious look, "My uncle probably wants to say that your relationship with your cousin is better, and you may get more glory in the future. He is jealous of you. Don't tell me, I It’s all sour.”
Zhao Zhenhua, "..."
