Soon, a bright red iron donkey came from a distance.
On the iron donkey, a handsome man was carrying a graceful girl.
"Hey, isn't that the daughter of Old Dingtou's family? Why are you riding a big bicycle with a man?"
"Big bike? You're such a bumpkin. That's a motorcycle."
"Hey, you are paying attention to the wrong point. The point is that the eldest daughter of the Ding family has found a boyfriend!"
"What's the point? If any young man riding a motorcycle is willing to marry me, I will marry him too."
"My third daughter-in-law, your children are all over the place!"
"Then I won't get divorced?"
"...."
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Amid everyone's discussion, Wang Weidong drove Ding Qiunan into the Ding family courtyard.
Ding's mother is washing dried bacon in the kitchen.
Old Dingtou came back specially at noon to tell her that Wang Weidong was coming for dinner in the evening.
This made Mother Ding, the future mother-in-law, panic.
People in the old capital are very particular about not treating a young son-in-law as a guest.
In other words, in the future, when my son-in-law comes to the house, he will be served corn noodles, porridge, and radish vegetables.
But this son-in-law is Wang Weidong, the workshop director of the steel rolling mill and the recipient of the grand certificate.
The meaning is different.
In Ding's mother's heart, this son-in-law is much more valuable than ordinary people.
So, Ding's mother took an afternoon off.
The leader of the office learned that Ding's uncle was coming to visit, so he signed the leave application form without asking any more questions.
Mother Ding returned home, took out a roll of coupons from the bottom of the box, went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought soy sauce, oil, salt, brown sugar, and half a catty of eggs.
I also took down the bacon that had been hanging on the beam for a long time at home.
There is Chinese cabbage in the vegetable cellar, and I will cook Chinese cabbage and stir-fry bacon in the evening.
She spent the entire afternoon busy.
When Mother Ding heard the roar of the motorcycle, she quickly washed her hands and walked out of the kitchen.
yard.
Ding Qiusheng was surrounding the motorcycle and marveling at it: "Motorcycle, brother-in-law, you are really awesome.",
Next to him, Ding Boren was squatting under the walnut tree, drinking water from a teapot, while his eyes secretly glanced at the motorcycle.
There was an unconcealable proud smile on his lips.
"Mom, this is a gift that Weidong bought, and this is a dish." Ding Qiunan handed Maotai wine, big carp, and tomatoes to Ding's mother.
The words are filled with happiness.
...
"This kid is really, why did he buy so many things? How much does it cost!" Mother Ding took the gift, her eyes lit up, but she couldn't help mumbling.
She handed the gift to Ding Qiusheng, then pulled Ding Qiunan into the kitchen and whispered: "Qiunan, don't let Weidong bring such expensive gifts again in the future."
Seeing Ding Qiunan's dazed expression, Ding's mother stretched out her hand and touched her little head: "Mom is afraid that you will be disliked by Wei Dong. Wei Dong is the workshop director and is too capable."
Ding Qiunan pursed his lips and smiled. No matter how capable he is, he is still my man.
Mother Ding saw some clues and looked Ding Qiunan up and down, "Qiunan, aren't you already..."
"Mom, what are you talking about!" Ding Qiunan blushed, stamped her feet, and started washing the tomatoes.
Mother Ding's heart skipped a beat when she saw her daughter's shy look. The cabbage had already been fucked.
Thinking of how Old Ding had embarrassed Wang Weidong two days ago, Ding's mother felt frightened.
She walked to Ding Qiunan and whispered, "Qiunan, mom should explain some women's matters to you..."
....
While the mother and daughter of the Ding family were talking quietly, Wang Weidong, Ding Boren and Ding Qiushan were also chatting animatedly in the yard.
"Weidong, did you really encounter a wolf when you were driving a truck?"
"Of course, I'm still competing with it to see whose eyes are brighter!"
"Is that blind mountain you mentioned really so scary?"
"Throwing you in, you won't be able to escape for the rest of your life. Wouldn't you say it's scary?"
...
The Ding family father and son looked at the new uncle, their eyes shining.
This guy knows too much, especially about the big policies above, and he often hits the mark with his words.
Ding Qiushan was younger and full of energy. He glared, "Brother-in-law, do you think we can have big planes like Chou Country in the future?"
Wang Weidong took a sip of high-breakfast tea and said with a smile: "Of course, there will be not only airplanes, but also aircraft carriers. With so many hard-working people in China, we will definitely become a powerful country in the world in the future."
As he spoke, he pointed to the motorcycle next to him, "Perhaps in just twenty or thirty years, this kind of iron donkey will be able to enter thousands of households and become as common as bicycles."
"As for the lives of ordinary people, it's even worse. They can't eat enough chicken, duck, and fish. People are starting to pay attention to healthy living and eat vegetables."
Ding Boren and Ding Qiushang were speechless. This was completely beyond their imagination.
Enough meat? Let’s eat vegetables?
This is simply evil!
The three of them were chatting when a fat woman came in from outside pushing a bicycle.
Her belly was sticking out high, and she looked like she was seven or eight months pregnant.
Wang Weidong knew that she was Ding Qiushan's wife and his future sister-in-law Yu Juhua.
Ding Qiu Shan quickly stood up and greeted him, "Juhua, how are you today? Are you tired?"
Yu Juhua handed the car to Ding Qiushan, bulging her belly and beating her waist with her hands, "Fortunately, the elder sisters in the workshop are considerate of me, but it's almost the end of the year and the production tasks are heavy, so I can't take any time off."
"At the end of the day, I still have a sore back and back. In addition, this kid is not honest, and it's really frustrating for me."
Yu Juhua also saw Wang Weidong at this time.
She quickly stopped complaining and walked over with a smile, "Weidong is here, where is Qiu Nan?"
"Help with cooking in the kitchen."
Yu Juhua said a few words and then entered the house. She also pulled Ding Qiushan into the house.
Ding Qiushan closed the door and looked at Yu Juhua's hard work. He felt very distressed.
It's winter, Yu Juhua's hair is sticky on her forehead, her calves are swollen, and her face is full of tiredness.
Ding Qiushan helped her onto the bed and stuffed the pillow under her calves.
Then he sat on the bed and pressed her calf, "Juhua, do you want me to beg our brother-in-law to transfer you to the steel rolling mill?"
It was Yu Juhua's first pregnancy, and the fetus did not sit firmly.
When I was just pregnant, I went to the hospital for a checkup. The doctor told her to get more rest.
But now everyone is busy building the motherland, and Yu Juhua is not far behind and is too embarrassed to ask for leave.
Although her colleagues in the textile workshop were nice people, they always asked her to do some light work.
But there is nothing easy about the textile shop.
Yu Juhua could only grit his teeth and persevere every day.
Ding Qiushang knew that it was not an option to continue like this, so he tried to get Yu Juhua to take leave several times.
Yu Juhua couldn't talk to the leader.
She is currently a temporary worker and has not yet become a permanent employee. Once you take leave, it will be difficult to work in a textile factory again.
Yu Juhua watched Ding Qiushan busy with pleasure. When she heard Ding Qiushang's suggestion, her eyes lit up at first, and then dimmed again.
He muttered softly, "Isn't this bad? Transferring people across factories is not a trivial matter.
There is an eldest sister in the workshop, and her husband is the office director of the water plant.
She had always wanted to transfer there. The couple worked in the same factory.
I have been busy for four or five years and contacted countless leaders, but nothing was done. "
After thinking for a moment, she added: "Also, Wang Weidong is not married to his younger sister yet, so we need to ask for help now. If he gets married in the future, Qiu Nan will be looked down upon by Weidong."
Ding Qiushan raised his head and glanced at Yu Juhua. Although his wife did not have much education.
It's just that the jobs obtained by high school graduates are ordinary, just temporary workers in textile factories.
When the two got married, many relatives and friends were unwilling.
He thinks that Ding Qiushan is a technician in a machinery factory and should find a girl with better conditions.
Ding Ding Qiu Shan identified Yu Juhua.
He knew that this girl from an alley had the simplicity and kindness of a rural girl.
Sure enough, after getting married, he honored his parents-in-law on the chrysanthemum and treated his younger sister with courtesy.
The family lived in harmony.
If Yu Juhua could keep working, Ding Qiushan would definitely not say this.
But now that Yu Juhua is pregnant with a child, if something happens to the child, the gain will outweigh the loss.
Ding Qiushan made up his mind, "It's okay. I don't think our brother-in-law is a narrow-minded person. I'll mention it later when we have dinner."
Yu Juhua saw that her husband was resolute and said nothing more.
...
Ding Qiunan and Ding's mother worked in the kitchen for more than an hour before preparing the sumptuous dinner.
"Qiu Nan, you go and call them to eat, and I'll serve the food." Mother Ding put the food on the plate.
Ding Qiunan wiped her hands and walked out, her face flushed.
While cooking just now, Mother Ding told her everything a woman should know.
There is some knowledge in it, Ding Qiunan agrees.
But there are some things she doesn't agree with.
For example, gay men do radio gymnastics only two or three times a night, and each session only lasts for more than 20 minutes.
Brother Wei Dong is much better. He can do radio gymnastics seven times in one night, each time lasting forty minutes.
...
Wang Weidong wanted to help serve the dishes, but Ding Qiunan stopped him, "Let's clear the table."
Soon, the square table in the Ding family living room was filled with plates.
Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, fried bacon with Chinese cabbage, sweet and sour eggplant, stir-fried vegetables, milk melon mixed with fungus, and vinegar cabbage.
There is also a roast duck from Quanjude.
In the eyes of later generations, these dishes were just home-cooked dishes. In this era of scarcity, they would only be served to distinguished guests.
Naturally, good food must be paired with good wine, and Wang Weidong put Maotai wine on the table.
He was just about to pour wine for Ding Boren, but Ding Qiushan got there first, "Brother-in-law, let me do it."
Wang Weidong didn't force himself and handed the bottle to Ding Qiushan.
Ding Qiushan first poured wine for Ding Boren, then poured wine for Wang Weidong, and finally poured himself a glass.
He raised his glass and said, "Brother-in-law, we won't go home until we get drunk today."
After saying that, he raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
His brother-in-law had set an example, so Wang Weidong couldn't show weakness, so he also picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Ding's mother next to her saw the two drinking in a hurry, and was afraid that they would get on top of them, so she quickly persuaded them: "Don't just drink, eat more vegetables. Weidong bought tomatoes today, which are rare."
Wang Weidong picked up his chopsticks and wanted to pick up vegetables. Ding Qiunan had already picked up a large pile of tomatoes and eggs and put them in his bowl.
Seeing this scene, Ding Boren shook his head. This little cotton-padded jacket has returned to his family!
A family dinner was spent in a warm atmosphere.
After the meal, Ding Qiunan and Ding's mother washed the dishes, while Ding Boren went for a walk.
Wang Weidong saw that it was still early, so he was sitting under the walnut tree with Ding Qiushan and Yu Juhua, chatting.
"Brother Wei Dong, are you still short of people in your workshop?" Ding Qiushan hesitated for a long time before asking.
Wang Weidong gave Ding Qiushan a meaningful look, "We are short of people. Two days ago, we asked Director Wang from the subdistrict office to help recruit temporary workers."
This brother-in-law seemed a little too active while eating.
"Then what do you think about letting Juhua work at your place?" Ding Qiushan said in a low voice.
Yu Juhua next to her also widened her eyes and looked forward to it.
"Of course. Sister-in-law Juhua has a big belly and is really not suitable to work in a textile factory." Wang Weidong said with a smile, "Let's let Sister-in-law Juhua go to the 11th workshop as a quality inspector first. If she does a good job, I will Give her a permanent job."
Ding Qiushan originally thought that Wang Weidong would be in a bit of trouble, but he didn't expect that he agreed so smoothly.
This brother-in-law is really good at dealing with things, and he is really helpful when something happens!
Ding Qiushang jumped up from his chair with an excited expression: "Brother-in-law, with your kindness, I..."
"We are all from the same family, what are we talking about?" Wang Weidong interrupted him, thought for a moment and asked: "Also, are you interested in working in the 11th workshop? The workshop is now expanding in size and is in need of talents. "
Wang Weidong had long wanted to poach Ding Qiushan.
He found out through Tong Zhi that Ding Qiushang was the team leader of the machinery factory.
Not only is he proficient in technology, but he also has certain leadership skills.
Wang Weidong knew that once he finished participating in the Hong Kong City Expo, he would not have much time to stay in Workshop No. 11.
Then, it is crucial to hand over the management of workshop 11 to someone you trust.
Although Niu Zhijun has strong management skills, he is a layman on workshop production.
It is a taboo in production for a layman to manage an expert.
Ding Qiu Shan is different. He is sincere and understands technology. He is also Ding Qiunan's big brother.
With him helping to keep an eye on Workshop No. 1, it will be a little more helpful when the wind blows.
In this day and age, relatives can really handle things.
Facing Wang Weidong's request, Ding Qiushan stood there in a daze.
Ever since he joined the machinery factory and took over the hammer from the old master, Ding Qiushan vowed to work in the machinery factory for the rest of his life.
He never expected to leave the machine shop one day.
But, this is his own brother-in-law.
He hesitated for a moment, but finally Yu Juhua stood up and woke him up, "Qiu Shan, what else are you thinking about? Our brother-in-law is giving you a chance. When you get to the 11th workshop, you can still play with your machinery. equipment?"
Seeing that his wife agreed, Ding Qiushan no longer hesitated and agreed.
"Don't worry, brother-in-law, I, Ding Qiushan, am not a coward. I will definitely be able to achieve results."
At this time, Ding Qiunan finished working in the kitchen.
Remembering that Wang Weidong had drunk so much wine, she happened to come over with a cup of strong tea.
"Brother, what does it take to get results?"
Yu Juhua hurriedly moved a chair for Ding Qiunan, "Little sister, my brother-in-law just invited your eldest brother and me to join the 11th workshop."
"Really?" Ding Qiunan was overjoyed.
She had her own little plan in mind. With her eldest brother and sister-in-law in the 11th workshop, she could keep an eye on Wang Weidong.
There are many girls in the steel rolling mill who are interested in Wang Weidong, especially the announcer from the Publicity Department.
This made Ding Qiunan, who had always been proud, a little unsure.
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