Li Xu also understood what Li Ping meant.

You have to know that marriage is not just a matter between two people, but a matter between two families.

If there are always some messy things happening in one party's home.

Then the other party’s family will definitely not be at peace either.

Li Ping and the others are all quite familiar with Yang Li, and now they think Du Ming is a good person as well.

Then Li Xu will have fewer troubles in the future.

Only in this way will the days become more and more prosperous.

Sun Xiu smiled proudly after hearing this, "That's right, I've long seen that our Xiao Xu and Du Hong are a good match."

Everyone agreed, "Yes, you are right."

That night, Li Xu went to the black market to exchange some candy tickets.

The next day, I went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some more milk candies, intending to use them when I got engaged.

After all, it is a happy event. It is the first time in Li Xu's life, so naturally he wants to have a lively occasion.

In the blink of an eye, it was the 25th.

After Li Xu got to work today, he felt that everyone's expressions seemed to be not very good.

I thought to myself, this isn't right. Today is the day when food coupons are distributed. Usually everyone is very happy on this day, but why are they all so gloomy today? Could something have happened?

So he quickly went to the team and asked Liu Gang, "Uncle Liu, why do you all look so unhappy today? Did something happen to the team?"

Liu Gang glanced at Li Xu and said weakly, "Nothing happened to the convoy, but something is going to happen at home."

"Huh?" Liu Gang's words startled Li Xu, and he quickly asked, "Uncle Liu, is something wrong at everyone's home? Is there some infectious disease?"

After saying this, he stared at Liu Gang closely, fearing that his guess would come true.

You have to know that the current medical conditions are far from adequate, and many people even die from fever and colds.

If a serious infectious disease really occurs, it can be said that we are basically finished.

Liu Gang glared at him angrily, "What are you thinking about every day, kid? Don't you know what day it is today?"

Li Xu was stunned for a moment, and after thinking for a moment, he hesitated and asked, "When will the food coupons be issued?"

"You already know it. Why are you asking?"

Li Xu was even more confused after hearing this. "That's not right, Uncle Liu. Usually everyone is so happy on this day, why are they all so gloomy today?"

Liu Gang glanced at him and said, "You, when you get married, let your wife take care of the household affairs. You really aren't cut out for this."

Li Xu scratched his head embarrassedly.

You know what, he really doesn't have the mind to be a housekeeper...

Seeing that Li Xu was still confused, Liu Gang explained, "The grain distributed in the countryside this year is even less than last year. Have you heard about this?"

Li Xu nodded. "I heard about it. Does it matter?"

"Of course it's related. The food distributed in the countryside is even less, so what about us? When we heard the news, some people estimated that our food supply would also decrease this month. We didn't expect it to become a reality now."

"So that's how it is." Li Xu finally understood.

In fact, Li Xu had heard this speculation before, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

After all, he has no shortage of food.

When others heard it, some of them expressed disbelief.

Because they think if they reduce it further they might starve to death...

During this period, most urban residents lived worse than rural residents.

After all, if there are mountains and forests in the countryside, you can get some wild animals, or at least dig some wild vegetables.

The urban population can only rely on commercial grain.

If there are few people in the family, it is barely enough to eat.

But nowadays, people with urban household registration, especially those with working families, can have as many children as they want.

There's no way around it. Having a job is so luxurious, and they don't have to worry about not being able to support themselves.

Then suddenly I encountered this kind of disaster that lasted for several years and I was stunned...

So after confirming that food would be reduced again, everyone felt like they had lost their parents.

Even the people in the car team are like this, so you can imagine what the others are like.

Like in later generations, some elderly people dare not waste even a single bit of food even if they have enough.

Even if rice falls on the table, he has to pick it up with his hands and put it in his mouth.

After eating, the bowl was extremely clean.

Isn't this a habit they developed after experiencing days of hunger?

So when the children grew up, it was really hard to describe how they ate.

Not only were there leftovers, but some people even spilled rice everywhere.

This will lead to scolding from elders.

For example, before traveling through time, Li Xu was often scolded by his family elders because of this problem.

He tried to correct this bad habit many times but couldn't get rid of it.

But it has been changed now.

There is no way. Who will reason with you if you dare to waste food now?

That's all done directly...

Liu Gang was also taken aback when he saw Li Xu's calmness. Then he asked curiously, "Something's wrong with you, kid. Why aren't you worried at all?"

Li Xu immediately said righteously, "No, I didn't. Don't talk nonsense. I'm actually very worried. I probably won't be able to eat dinner tonight."

Liu Gang asked suspiciously, "You don't look worried at all."

Then his eyes lit up and he asked quietly, "Nephew, can you get some food?"

My goodness, when Li Xu heard the name "nephew", he didn't know what to say.

You know, Liu Gang has always called him "Xiao Xu", "Stinky Boy" and so on, and this is the first time he has called him "Nephew".

Li Xu was at a loss for words and asked, "Uncle Liu, do you still need food in your family's current situation?"

Hearing that Li Xu did not deny it, Liu Gang's eyes brightened even more, "Yes, we are short of food. Nowadays, few people dare to say that their families don't lack food. Moreover, our family also needs to help relatives who really can't afford to eat.

To be honest, my family is worried right now. If I help, I really can't do much right now. But if I don't help, I can't just watch them starve to death, right? "

Li Xu knew that what Liu Gang said was true.

The saying "Everyone should clean up the snow in front of their own door and not worry about the frost on other people's roofs" is not popular these days.

As long as they are relatives, they will definitely lend a hand if they can, let alone such a serious matter that concerns human life?

Nowadays, there is real humanity between relatives.

Li Xu thought for a moment and asked, "Uncle Liu, how much do you want?"

You know, Liu Gang has been taking good care of Li Xu since he joined the company, and the two of them get along very well, chatting and laughing all the time.

Another thing is that if I use some food to exchange for Liu Gang's favor, I will definitely not lose money in this deal.

Anyway, for now, it is more than enough to take care of some close people.

More, there is powerlessness...

When Liu Gang heard what Li Xu said, he immediately shouted excitedly, "Good boy, you really have some. Tell me, how much can you get?"

Seeing everyone else looking in his direction, Li Xu quickly said, "Uncle Liu, please keep your voice down. If anyone else finds out, I won't admit it happened."