Volume 1 Chapter 56 Solving the problem of coal briquettes

Even if he managed to live a comfortable life in the countryside, staying there for a few years, where there were so many petty calculations, would cost him a price to pay for living a comfortable life.

On the way to work, Sheng Wanyan stopped by the post office and mailed the letter she wrote to Gu Tingxiao.

It takes more than half a month to send it from here to the north. If there is a delay on the way, it may take a month.

"Eight cents."

The postman took her letter and put a label on it saying it was headed North.

Sheng Wanyan took out eight cents from her cloth bag and handed it over. Seeing there were new stamps, she also bought some.

I looked at the time and realized I was almost late, so I immediately rode my bike to work.

When Wu Jiaxiu saw her, she immediately told her about the coal briquettes in secret.

"Wanyan, the coal briquettes have been found."

"My husband said we can buy it internally. If there are no tickets, just give more money."

“This is how their internal staff operates.”

Coal briquettes are not as scarce as cotton. After all, the annual production of cotton is far from enough for people to use.

Coal briquettes are different. Anyone can make them with a little effort.

"Sister Jiaxiu, please help me order 500 coal briquettes."

500 coal briquettes are really not too many. There are small people in their family and they use less.

It is used for three meals a day and for boiling water, an average of five times a day.

This is still considered a small amount, but my family won’t suffer from the cold this winter.

I have some stockpiled at home, so if worst comes to worst I can just take them from the space.

"OK."

"The price of small briquettes without tickets is 2 yuan for 100 briquettes."

"OK."

Sheng Wanyan knew that the price was very fair. After all, a ticket would cost 1.6 yuan for 100 yuan.

Sheng Wanyan quickly took out 10 yuan and gave it to her, asking her to order 500 for her.

"My husband will be off work tomorrow, so I'll take him over to you."

It would cost some money to hire someone to pull the car over, but Wu Jiaxiu didn't want to charge Sheng Wanyan, so she asked her husband to just pull it over.

Sheng Wanyan has helped her a lot. If she were to be so ungrateful and take her money, would she still be a human being?

Wu Jiaxiu also gave her the money for cotton and meat, and Sheng Wanyan nodded in front of her.

She counts every transaction in person. No matter how good their personal relationship is, they still have to distinguish the interests.

It was exactly 1 yuan, and she sold the cotton to Wu Jiaxiu at the price of 2.5 per pound.

Wu Jiaxiu has always known that the price Sheng Wanyan gave her was 1 or 2 cents lower than the black market price.

She knew that this was the convenience Sheng Wanyan gave her. Otherwise, in this world, buying cotton on the black market would probably cost more than 3 yuan per pound.

"I'll bring the cotton and meat to the back hill where we met last time tomorrow morning."

"Okay, I'll go there with my man tomorrow morning."

Wu Jiaxiu was also happy. She could finally make new quilts and new clothes, and she could spend the winter in peace.

The two of them agreed on a time and didn't say anything more, after all, they were still in the factory.

The next day, Sheng Wanyan waited for Wu Jiaxiu at the foot of the mountain early in the morning with meat and cotton.

After a while, Wu Jiaxiu came with her man. Wu Jiaxiu said a few words to Sheng Wanyan and told her not to bring lunch and eat out.

"Let me treat you. You always treat me."

“That won’t work!”

Wu Jiaxiu refused to do it when she heard that, because she still wanted to maintain a good relationship with Sheng Wanyan.

"You also bought me the briquettes."

"Let me do it this time, otherwise I will feel bad."

Wu Jiaxiu felt relieved after hearing this, and after thinking about it, she agreed to Sheng Wanyan's treat.

After all, she was quite self-aware and realized that apart from buying coal briquettes for Sheng Wanyan, she couldn't seem to help her in any other way.

But Sheng Wanyan could help her buy meat, cloth, cotton, and even other things, and she had many opportunities to treat her to meat.

She knows exactly how much she weighs, without even having to weigh herself.

"Okay, just this once."

Sheng Wanyan waved her hands. She didn’t think that Wu Jiaxiu would not be able to help her in the future.

Didn’t you just buy coal briquettes for yourself this time?

If interpersonal relationships are handled well, a lot of trouble can be saved and a lot of convenience can be brought.

What’s more, no one can predict what will happen next.

As long as she has no grudge against someone, she will not offend him/her completely.

If you can get along with someone, get along with them. If you can't, keep your distance from them. There's no need to create hatred for yourself.

Sometimes a potential crisis is more likely to destroy a person than an obvious crisis.

Sheng Wanyan waved her hand and went home to catch up on her sleep. It was only a little past five in the morning and she could still sleep for an hour or two if she went back.

Before leaving, Sheng Wanyan told her family that Wu Jiaxiu's husband would bring her coal briquettes after get off work.

"Okay, I'll open the door then."

Normally, Grandpa Sheng and Grandma Sheng don’t like to leave the door open, especially during cooking time, they dare not leave the door open for fear that some smell may get out.

And with the door open, people like to come to my house to borrow the sewing machine and just come with the fabric.

If they met some people who liked to get something for nothing, they would borrow Grandma Sheng’s leftover fabrics and use her needles and thread.

It is said to be borrowed, but it is still unknown when it will be returned.

So Grandma Sheng doesn't like people coming to her house to use the sewing machine often. Wouldn't it be better for her to use these scraps of fabric to sew lace on clothes or make a new hairband for her granddaughter?

At worst, she sewed it up and used it as a rag! ! !

She now lives her life behind closed doors. Over time, people see that the Sheng family often keeps the door closed and no one comes to disturb them.

After all, no one is that shameless. Others have closed their doors, so the meaning is very clear.

There's no reason to lick Zhang's face and stick to him shamelessly, right?

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At noon, Sheng Wanyan treated Wu Jiaxiu to a meal. The two of them ordered a braised fish and fried pork with peppers. A bowl of rice for each person was enough to fill them up.

After work that day, Wu Jiaxiu's husband and his co-workers carried coal briquettes to the tube building.

When Sheng's father came home from get off work and saw Wu Jiaxiu's husband, he understood what happened, and immediately went home to put down his things and help move.

Grandma Sheng quickly poured two cups of sugar water for Wu Jiaxiu's husband and the workers who were helping.

"Have a drink of water and take a rest."

Wu Jiaxiu's husband and his co-workers were already a little thirsty, and it would be strange if they were not tired after running up and down carrying coal briquettes.

The two of them didn't hesitate and took a big sip. It tasted very sweet!

You can tell at first glance that the Sheng family is a kind family, unlike other families who are stingy.

They also helped many workers carry coal briquettes. The better wives at home were given a cup of boiled water, but the worse ones didn't even get a cup of water.

She also complained that they made the house dirty by moving coal briquettes, but she still had to give face to her coworkers and couldn't argue with a woman.

The two of them felt that they had a very good impression of the Sheng family, and before leaving, they said that they would come to them next time they needed coal briquettes.

"Okay, okay, take these candies back to sweeten the kids' mouths."

Grandma Sheng gave each person ten pieces of fruit candies. She had a firm grasp on how to behave in society.