When Si Zhu returned home, Yu Li had already packed up the housework and was sitting by the bed waiting for Si Zhu to go to bed. When Silly Zhu came back cursing, he asked, "What's wrong? Who provoked you again?"
"That Su Wen in the backyard, I wanted him to help me buy some meat, but he didn't help me and didn't say anything. He accused me of speculating. I was so angry."
"Zhuzi, otherwise we should also cancel the wedding banquet. Food is too expensive now. On the black market, cornmeal costs one yuan a pound and fine flour costs three yuan. Even if you have money, you can't buy meat. We are holding a wedding at this time. It’s such a disadvantage.”
"But I've already told you about the wedding banquet. If I cancel it now, wouldn't I be laughed at by Xu Damao?"
"Otherwise we will set up a table and only invite the elders in the courtyard to eat. With the deaf old lady here, no one will dare to say anything about you."
Although Sha Zhu loves face, he still can't stand Yu Li's pillow style. In the end, Yu Li's suggestion was adopted and only the elders in the courtyard were invited to their wedding banquet. The problem of not being able to buy meat has not been solved yet.
On the day of receiving the certificate, Shazhu handed over all of his net worth 210 yuan to Yu Li for safekeeping. Yu Li was moved to tears. She held the money tightly in her hands and deeply felt Shazhu's trust and love. meaning.
After He Yuyu found out that his silly brother had handed over the financial power of his family to his sister-in-law, he lived in fear all day long, worried that his sister-in-law would not let him go to school, and would find him an in-law who would pay him a high price for the gift. Therefore, He Yuyu was always cautious when facing Li. Without the liveliness and agility that he had when they met on the first day, Yu Li discovered that her sister-in-law was unusual. Worried that something might happen to Yuyu, the aunt and sister-in-law had a frank talk. Yu Li promised that as long as Yuyu could pass the exam, she would continue to study. He Yuyu was so moved that he threw herself into Yu Li's arms and burst into tears. He Yuyu felt maternal care from his sister-in-law Yu Li. He often pestered Yu Li after returning home from school, which made Sha Zhu very dissatisfied because he wanted to be intimate with his wife.
On the morning of December 28, 1960, the broadcast room suddenly announced that this year's production tasks would be completed three and a half days ahead of schedule. Su Wen, who was sleeping in the Purchasing Department office, was startled awake by the sudden sound of a loudspeaker. When he looked up, he saw Lu Wenxiu looking at him and smiling. "What happened to Section Chief?"
"The production tasks have been completed three days in advance. There will be extra meals in the canteen at noon." Each person can receive a black steamed bun for free.
After hearing Lu Wenxiu's words, Su Wen showed joy on his face. The production tasks in the factory have been very tight since he entered the factory, and the workers have been working overtime. Now they finally heard the good news. He couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Our workers are really excellent. I didn't expect to be able to complete the production task ahead of schedule. This is really something worth celebrating."
Su Wen came to the canteen in advance, prepared meals early, received a black steamed bun, and sat in the canteen to eat slowly. Within a few minutes, Lu Xiuwen sat opposite him with a lunch box.
Su Wen was a little surprised when he saw Lu Wenxiu sitting down. He asked: "Chief, why did you come to the cafeteria to eat?" Section Chief Lu used to bring his own food.
Lu Wenxiu smiled and said, "There is extra food in the cafeteria today. I came over to take a look. I can't waste a black-faced steamed bun, can I?"
Su Wen nodded, expressing understanding. The two chatted for a few more words, and Lu Xiuwen left the canteen with the lunch box.
After Lu Wenxiu left, Xu Damao jumped out of nowhere and sat down where Lu Wenxiu had been with a lewd smile on his face. "Su Wen, what is your relationship with Chief Lu?"
"What else does it matter if we are colleagues? She is the chief of the purchasing department, my leader. I am just an ordinary buyer, and she has only one soldier."
"Su Wen, do you know why Lu Wenxiu, who is so beautiful and has a good job, is still not married at the age of 27?"
"I just came to the steel rolling mill for a few days, how do I know this?"
Xu Damao whispered: "Lu Wenxiu Kefu."
"Brother Damao, be careful. This is feudal superstition. Don't talk nonsense in the future."
Xu Damao mysteriously sat down next to Su Wen with a lunch box, leaned into his ear and whispered: "Lu Wenxiu's first husband was drowned in the moat a few days after he and Lu Wenxiu decided to get married. Lu Wenxiu's second husband was killed by sabotaging enemy agents on the way to the wedding. Later, her family hired a son-in-law for her. He got drunk on the wedding day and never woke up. From then on, Lu Wenxiu never found a man again. .”
After hearing Xu Damao's words, Su Wen looked at him in surprise, not knowing how to respond. He had never believed in feudal superstition, but when he heard about the mysterious deaths of Lu Wenxiu's third husband, he couldn't help but feel a little strange. He shook his head and said: "These things are all coincidences and cannot explain anything.
Xu Damao looked at Su Wen's unbelieving look and smiled proudly: "Hahaha, I knew you wouldn't believe it. But I would like to remind you, stay away from Lu Wenxiu, so as not to get into any bad luck."
Su Wen frowned and said with some dissatisfaction: "Brother Damao, you are wrong to say that. Chief Lu is a good man with strong work ability and treats us very well. We can't treat others just because of some nonsense. Have Stereotype."
Xu Damao curled his lips and said disdainfully: "Humph, what do you know? Anyway, just be careful."
Su Wen didn't want to have to deal with this issue with Xu Damao anymore. In this era, Ke Fu's statement was easily accepted. He was also afraid that if he spoke too much, others would misunderstand Lu Wenxiu.
After lunch, Su Wen wandered around the factory with nothing to do. Most of the workers he met today had smiles on their faces. The factory had completed its production tasks, and everyone was very happy.
Su Wen was stopped by the uncle on his way back to the office. "Master, what's wrong with you?
"Su Wen is like this. Zhu Zhu is holding a wedding banquet on New Year's Day, but he has been unable to buy meat. We are neighbors in the same courtyard. Can you help buy some?"
"Master, you think too highly of me. How can I buy meat?" Su Wen knew very well how scarce meat is now. The army has to organize people to hunt in the mountains. If he wants to buy it through normal channels, Meat is impossible, and naturally he will not agree to help buy meat.
Yi Zhonghai sighed with some disappointment, but he did not give up: "Su Wen, I know it is difficult to buy meat now, but I came to you for help because I really had no other choice. Just think of it as doing it for the sake of our courtyard." Neighbors, try to think of a solution."
"Master, don't you want me to sell the meat purchased for the factory to Shazhu privately like Si Zhu? This is speculation and poaching from the socialist corner. I will not do such illegal things."
After hearing Su Wen's words, Yi Zhonghai showed a disappointed expression on his face. He sighed and said: "Su Wen, I understand your thinking. I also know that this kind of thing shouldn't be done. But, I just hope you can help us. Marriage is a lifelong event, and it cannot be just because of a wedding banquet. Let the pillars be laughed at.”
"My country advocates diligence and frugality. If you can't buy meat, just don't hold a wedding banquet. You see, I have no plans to hold a wedding banquet. It's good if I can have enough food now. How can any ordinary family afford food to hold a wedding banquet?" "
