On the evening of the third day before the holiday, Xu Damao came back. There are a lot of mountain goods hanging on the handlebars of the bicycle. Xu Damao gained a lot from this trip to the countryside to watch movies.
The third uncle was the first to greet him and said enthusiastically: "Da Mao, you're back! This trip to the countryside to play movies must be very hard, the weather is so cold." As he spoke, the third uncle skillfully helped Xu Damao lift the back seat of the bicycle, and the two Cross the threshold with skillful cooperation.
When Xu Damao saw the third uncle, a warm smile appeared on his face. He said: "Uncle, I have gained a lot this time. I will give you a handful of dried beans and a handful of dried chili peppers."
The third uncle took the mountain goods and said with emotion: "That's great, Damao. You are always so warm-hearted."
Xu Damao said modestly: "These are all small things, not worth anything. Nothing happened in the yard these days when I went to the countryside, right?"
"It's nothing serious. Guangqi is back from vacation. He will graduate and become a cadre next year. Dongxu has also been discharged from the hospital and is recovering well."
After hearing this, Xu Damao showed a smile on his face. He said: "Guangqi is the most promising person in our college. It is really enviable to be a national cadre after graduation."
"You're not bad either. What a great job as a projectionist. It's not like our family, Jie Cheng, who has been doing odd jobs and can't even find a formal job."
Xu Damao said consolingly: "It's hard to find a job now. There are many unemployed young people and the pressure of competition is high. But I believe that as long as you work hard, you will always find a job that suits you. Moreover, there are also advantages to doing part-time jobs. You can freely arrange yourself If you have more time, do more things and save more money, you will have better opportunities in the future.”
After hearing this, the third uncle nodded and said, "You are right. I can't be too harsh on him. In today's society, a stable job is still needed to make people feel at ease."
Xu Damao echoed: "Yes, a stable job is indeed very important. It not only makes people feel at ease, but also a kind of protection for oneself. However, since he is still young, there is no need to worry too much. He can start by doing odd jobs and find it slowly. If he really can't save money, Spend some money and find a way to buy a job.”
After hearing this, the third uncle said helplessly: "You are right, and I know not to be too hasty. But as a parent, I always hope that my children can have a stable job and don't have to run around for a living every day. But what you said Yes, in today’s society, you have to work odd jobs first and slowly find one, and if it doesn’t work, then think of other options.”
Xu Damao comforted him: "Don't worry, Third Uncle, I believe Jie Cheng can find a job that suits him. Don't worry too much."
The third uncle said with emotion: "Thank you for your comfort, Damao. You are really a sensible child who knows how to care for others."
Xu Damao smiled and said: "These are what I should do. You have always taken good care of me, and I can't thank you enough."
The third uncle patted Xu Damao on the shoulder and said, "Da Mao, if you need help in the future, just come to me."
Xu Damao nodded and said gratefully: "Okay, Third Master, I will do it."
"Da Mao, you are tired after going to the countryside to play movies for so many days. Go home early and rest. There is still work to do tomorrow."
Xu Damao responded and pushed his bicycle out of the front yard.
Xu Damao returned home and hung the dry goods he brought back on the wall. "Da Mao, you're back." Lou Xiao'e walked out happily when she saw Xu Damao coming back.
When Xu Damao saw Lou Xiao'e, a smile appeared on his face. He said: "Xiao'e, I'm back. I gained a lot from this trip to the countryside to show movies. I brought back some mountain goods."
Lou Xiao'e said happily: "That's great, Damao. When I go to my mother's house tomorrow, I can bring some mountain goods there. They are not short of everything that the supply and marketing cooperative can buy."
"No problem, I've hung everything on the wall, you can choose it yourself."
After putting away the things, Xu Damao came to Su Wen's house with a bunch of red peppers and a bunch of day lilies.
Su Wen was a little surprised when he saw Xu Damao arriving. He asked, "Brother Damao, you are back from going to the countryside. You are not going home to accompany your sister-in-law in this cold weather. What's the matter with coming here?"
Xu Damao smiled and said: "Xiao Wen, this is a mountain product brought back from the countryside. I think you might like it, so I sent it over for you to try."
Su Wen took the gift and said, "Thank you, Brother Damao. I won't be polite about the gift."
Xu Damao said humbly: "They are all local specialties that are not worth much. Xiaowen has something I want to ask you for help." After saying this, Xu Damao stopped and looked up at Wang Qianqian, obviously not wanting Wang Qianqian to let him go. heard.
"You guys are talking, I'll go to the kitchen to see if the cooked polenta is ready." After saying that, Wang Qianqian went out.
"Brother Damao, just tell me if you need anything."
"It's like this. There is a village down there with an unplanned pig, which weighs almost 140 pounds. Their village chief promised to sell it to me, but he must find someone with purchasing power to trade with their village." Xu Damao finished. He looked at Su Wen, hoping that Su Wen could help him buy this unplanned pig.
"Brother Damao, what do you plan to do with this pig?"
"Xiao Wen, I won't lie to you. I wanted to make a profit, so I offered their village a high price. They agreed to sell the pigs to me only after they agreed to sell them to me for 2.5 yuan per catty without feeding them. I wanted to get them back and sell them at a high price. Fine grains cost three yuan a pound on the black market, and pork has a price but no market, so just call the price. I'll give you twenty yuan as a favor after the deal is done."
Su Wen listened, thought for a while, and then said: "Brother Damao, you can earn a lot from this price difference. You are speculating. If you are caught, something big will happen. The risk is too high. I won't do it. You Go find someone else and ask, I promise to keep my mouth shut and won’t tell this matter.”
"Xiao Wen, if you don't have enough money, you can raise it. It's easy to talk to."
Su Wen was silent for a while and said, "Brother Damao, can you get the piglet?"
"Little piglets? Yes, but little piglets don't have much meat, and the price is still high. It costs 15 yuan per head, which is not cost-effective."
"Brother Damao, help me buy some piglets, and I will buy this unplanned pig for you. I will pay 20 yuan for each piglet. Both are male and female."
Xu Damao looked at Su Wen suspiciously and asked, "What do you want Xiaozhu for?"
"Brother Damao, don't think wrongly. As you know, my hometown is a mountain village. I know there is a place in the mountains where you can secretly raise a group of piglets. I plan to go there and raise them. Even if they don't get fat by the end of the year, one pig will not be fat. If you can weigh 80 to 90 pounds, it will be a big profit at the end of the year."
"Xiao Wen, when you sell the pigs at the end of the year, I have to have a share. I want 10% of the profit."
"Brother Damao, 10% is a bit high. The price of buying piglets is already good for you. Raising piglets is not an easy task."
"I don't need you to pay to get you ten piglets. How about you give me an adult pig weighing more than 100 pounds at the end of the year?"
Su Wen pretended to think about it for a while and nodded in agreement.
