Chapter 230 Achen, will you always be good to me?
Lan City Department Store.
The bright glass counter shimmered in the sunlight, and a row of black and white TVs ranging from nine inches to twelve inches to the current largest fourteen-inch TV were neatly and orderly placed on the counter.
Of course it was said to be a row, but Su Wenchen saw that there were only two TVs of each size, especially the nine-inch black and white TV.
Su Wenchen, who had experienced the future, felt that it was too small.
However, as the top domestic industrial product at that time, even a nine-inch black and white TV was definitely the most high-end item in the 1970s.
And it can be seen from the fact that there are only six of them that even in the city, only a small number of people can afford this thing.
Of course, this does not prevent every aunt who comes in to buy things from looking inside with envy as soon as they pass by the TV counter.
At this time, Su Wenchen had been standing by the counter for a while.
But this time the salesperson at the counter didn't have a bad temper at all, or scold the poor people for not being able to afford it.
Because I just came back from the province and finished a meeting in the city.
Su Wenchen was wearing a Zhongshan suit, which was clearly visible at that time. The other party could tell that Su Wenchen was a city cadre just from the four pockets.
"Comrade, you've been watching for a while. Which one do you like? Let me introduce it to you!"
After hearing the salesperson's words, Su Wenchen hesitated for a moment and then asked.
"Do you have a color TV here? How much does a color TV cost? Do I need a special TV ticket?"
Since Su Wenchen was not from the industrial system, he didn't have a deep understanding of color TVs at that time.
However, if there is a color TV, Su Wenchen still wants to buy it in one go.
After all, you can’t just buy big items worth thousands of dollars at this time.
Because ever since Jiang Li moved back to the commune dormitory, he has been saving his salary on his own.
After a year, I saved just over a thousand yuan, excluding expenses.
Therefore, Su Wenchen is still quite cautious when buying such a big wedding item.
When the salesperson heard Su Wenchen's words, she was obviously stunned. She didn't expect that this young cadre would be so bold.
He didn't even like the 14-inch TV and wanted to buy a color TV, but he still explained it to Su Wenchen.
"Comrade, color TVs can only be imported from abroad now. You have to go to a department store in the capital or Shanghai to buy them, and you need a color TV ticket to buy a color TV."
After hearing what the salesperson said, Su Wenchen was a little disappointed, but since there were no domestically produced color TVs available, he decided not to consider it for the time being.
He pointed directly to the fourteen-inch black and white TV on the far right.
“How much is the largest one?”
As he said this, he handed over the TV ticket that Mayor Zhai had just given him.
When the salesperson heard this, he was shocked and adjusted his glasses. He first took the TV ticket from Su Wenchen.
Seeing that it was the one assigned to the Municipal Party Committee, a hint of joy suddenly appeared in his eyes after seeing Su Wenchen again.
Because at this time TV tickets are different from other tickets.
They only have a quota of a few units per month in the entire city, and the receipts issued must be registered.
So after seeing the source of Su Wenchen's TV tickets, the saleswoman immediately smiled.
Then he extended his hand towards Su Wenchen calmly.
"Hello, comrade. My name is Yan Cuitong."
"One of my parents works as the logistics director at the municipal soda factory, and the other works as the women's affairs director at the neighborhood office."
"I'm also a regular employee of the City Department Store. Can I get to know you?"
After hearing the other party's self-introduction, Su Wenchen knew that the other party's meaning was very clear, and he was just short of asking whether they were in a relationship or not.
This made Su Wenchen feel a little overwhelmed. Wasn't he supposed to be reserved and prudent at this time?
Now it seems that this is not entirely true, but he still refused directly.
"Sorry, Comrade Yan, I'm married now, so it's not convenient for me to get too close to lesbians."
"You should help me introduce the TV!"
After hearing Su Wenchen's words, the other party's eyes darkened, and he knew that he was wrong again.
Especially this one who bluntly said that it was inconvenient to get married. What a pity. Why didn’t I meet him earlier?
I even wondered in my heart that it seemed like one could indeed meet capable men at this counter, but those who could afford a TV seemed to be either older men who had been married for many years, or those who were buying big items for their wedding.
Should I change the counter? Otherwise, when will I be able to find a suitable one?
Especially a man who is handsome and has a promising future.
Seeing the other party staring at him blankly, Su Wenchen frowned.
"Comrade salesman?"
When the other party heard Su Wenchen's reminder, he immediately came back to his senses and showed a hint of embarrassment on his face.
"Uh~ I'm so sorry, comrade!"
"You just said the TV on the far right, right?"
"This is a fourteen-inch Capital brand TV set made by the Tianjin Radio Factory. It costs seven hundred and sixty yuan."
Then he pointed to the smaller ones in the middle and on the left.
"The Venus brand, produced by the Shanghai Radio Factory, is cheaper. The nine-inch one is 390 yuan, and the twelve-inch one is 600 yuan."
"And this one is made by the Jinling Radio Factory. There are only two 12-inch Panda brand radios. The price is 650 yuan."
"What kind do you want to buy?"
Su Wenchen touched the briefcase containing his money.
Pointing directly at the fourteen-inch one.
"Put up that fourteen-inch Capital brand for me!"
As he spoke, he took out the money he had just withdrawn from the bank from his bag. A year's work had basically gone in all at once.
Seeing Su Wenchen taking out money, the other party also shouted to the back.
"Brother Liu, someone's buying a TV. Please help me get the antenna that comes with the Capital brand!"
"Comrade, do you need us to call a cart for you?"
"This is very heavy. It will be very tiring to carry it back by myself."
Obviously, the other party had already regarded Su Wenchen as a person living in the city, because at that time, those who could afford to buy a TV were basically people from the city.
Su Wenchen shook his head.
"No, we came here by car, we can just load it into the car later."
Hearing this, the other party's eyes showed envy.
"Comrade, your partner is so lucky. You can afford to buy a TV right after you get married, and you can even use the company car."
"By the way, comrade, what does your partner do for a living?"
"I tell you, if the gap between you two is too big, you won't have anything in common."
When Su Wenchen heard what the other party said, he did not answer and directly handed over the money he had counted.
"Comrade, you should count the money, right?"
Then he shouted to Secretary Sun who was looking at something else with He Zhenbang at the counter on the other side.
"Brother Sun, I've finished shopping here, please help me carry it!"
Hearing Su Wenchen's shout, the other party immediately strode over.
Coincidentally, at this moment, a middle-aged man holding an antenna also moved his things out from the inside.
Su Wenchen shouted directly.
"Comrade, please help us move this to the car!"
Then Su Wenchen tried it because the TV picture tube and internal components at that time were very heavy, plus the metal casing.
So a TV weighs about 50 to 60 kilograms, plus the wooden packaging box outside, it is really difficult for one person to move it.
The salesperson was absent-minded as he watched Su Wenchen and Secretary Sun carry the TV and walk out of the department store.
He simply counted the stack of big unity notes in his hand and put them in the drawer of the counter.
An older salesperson on the other side saw the customer leave.
She immediately came over gossiping.
"Xiaotong, how about this?"
"I think this guy is good-looking, dressed like a cadre, and his family can afford a 14-inch TV."
"Don't be too picky, just about right will do."
Hearing this, the other party said aggrievedly.
"Why do you ask me to choose? She's already married."
"Aunt, you told my mom that girls shouldn't be too proactive. Look, I don't even have a chance to take the initiative."
"If I don't take the initiative, I will never get the chance to be a good man again!"
"I don't want to settle with those who are not as good as me."
Hearing this, the older woman immediately became dissatisfied.
"Then you'll just have to stay single for the rest of your life! There aren't that many talented people out there. Just pick someone who's about right. If you keep being so picky, you'll regret it later!"
Su Wenchen and Secretary Sun carefully moved the box to the back seat of the jeep.
Many aunts and grandmas who came out to buy things were standing on tiptoe to look into the boxes.
And from time to time, there were aunties asking about his marital status and trying to introduce him to someone.
Moreover, these aunties and grandmas speak much more boldly than the sales clerks in department stores.
After a while,
He Zhenbang and a department store employee came out carrying a sewing machine.
Seeing so many people gathered around the car, I quickly loaded the things into the car.
He drove away, leaving behind a group of people in the rearview mirror, still pointing and talking, still unsatisfied.
People are wondering which girl is so lucky to marry the child of a city or county leader.
After all, at that time, the minimum configuration of a jeep was something only the director of the county revolutionary committee could have.
In the car, Su Wenchen looked at the sewing machine that He Zhenbang later moved out and knew that it was a gift for them.
After all, he is an old bachelor. Can he buy clothes and sew them himself?
Then he said with a little emotion.
"Uncle He, you don't actually need to buy this!"
He Zhenbang said directly and stubbornly.
"Who said I bought it for you? I bought it for Ali as her dowry. Even though her father doesn't care, I love her like my own daughter."
"If you bully her later, I tell you, you won't be able to get through this level of mine."
Su Wenchen said with a mixture of laughter and tears.
"Uncle He, don't you know who I am?"
"I love her so much!"
As the sun set, the jeep slowly turned into the entrance of the brigade's village.
As the weather gradually gets warmer.
Many people who had eaten early were chatting and enjoying the cool air under the old locust tree, especially the women, who were busy with their hands even though they were talking.
Although their brigade has been connected to electricity, most members are still reluctant to turn on the lights at night.
Therefore, some housework is basically done after work, after eating early and before dark.
Some sew clothes for their families, some make shoe soles, and some sew patches. In short, although these people are busy with their mouths, they also have work with their hands.
Looking at the familiar jeep.
This time, apart from a group of half-grown children, no one who was working under the old locust tree came over.
After all, He Zhenbang doesn't come here every day during this period.
But I only come here once every so often.
So after seeing them so many times, everyone no longer feels that the county leaders are so unfamiliar.
Only one of the little dolls was still interested.
Because He Zhenbang would often ask Secretary Sun to open the car door and let the little kids in to experience it.
Although it doesn't work, just riding it once is enough to show off to friends from other places for a long time.
So now Secretary Sun can be said to be the most anticipated person in the eyes of children.
Because most of these children don’t know much about it, Secretary Sun will only let them in to experience it with He Zhenbang’s permission.
All I know is that it was Secretary Sun who drove every time and it was Secretary Sun who let them in.
Along the way, a large group of children followed the exhaust fumes from the car and arrived at the door of the Su family's house.
After Su Wenchen got out of the car, he opened the door.
Unexpectedly, I saw Jiang Li at home, moving furniture into the house with Xiao Shitou from my eldest brother's family.
After hearing the noise outside, Jiang Li turned around and saw Su Wenchen.
He immediately showed a look of surprise.
"You're back!"
Seeing this, Su Wenchen hurried over and took the stool from the other person.
"Did the Hulin Brigade deliver the furniture? Why aren't they allowed to move in?"
"Where's the rest of the family?"
Jiang Li shook her head.
"Where did the Hulin Brigade send the vehicle? My brother rented a tractor from the brigade to bring it back."
As he said this, he looked at Su Wenchen with resentment.
"You ordered so much in the first place that one truck couldn't carry it all, and everyone in the family had to go with you to load the truck."
"Only Aunt Lan is left looking after Little Tietou, and my eldest and second sisters-in-law just went back to cook. Little Shitou and I have already finished moving the remaining things!"
Hearing this, Su Wenchen felt a little embarrassed.
If he were here, he could have just borrowed a car from the yard and done the job in one trip.
After all, at this time, even if he is not the director, as long as there is a wedding or funeral in the family of an employee of the farm, as long as he applies in advance, the farm will generally provide a car for free.
This is also a benefit for employees, but Su Wenchen didn't expect that he had done it on his way to the province.
Then he turned around and looked at the little kid who had obviously grown a lot taller.
But to be honest, two years have passed, and the Su family's conditions are getting better and better.
The little kid who used to follow him to pick grass for pigs has grown quite fast in the past two years.
At the age of twelve, in a place like the countryside, he is already considered a laborer.
In two years, they will be able to go directly to the fields to earn work points. There will be educated youth as young as fourteen years old in their brigade.
"Good boy, you have really grown up and can help with housework."
Hearing Su Wenchen say this, Xiao Shitou rolled his eyes.
"Uncle, you're not right. I've been more diligent than you since I was little. When I was ten years old, I cut more pig grass than you did!"
Hearing that the other party was so disrespectful, Su Wenchen said unhappily.
"You're not as cute as before now. I was planning to buy you some candy!"
The other party curled his lips.
"Uncle, I don't eat candy anymore. I'm a big boy now."
Su Wenchen nodded.
"He's really a grown-up kid now. He doesn't like sweets, so I guess he doesn't like the braised pork made by the state-owned restaurants in the city either."
"Ali, it seems we'll just have to eat it by ourselves. I bought two portions this time, one for each of us, to go with the fragrant white rice and pour some water on it!"
"And you can watch a 14-inch TV while you eat."
After hearing Su Wenchen's description, Xiao Shitou imagined this scene.
Eating braised pork with white rice while watching TV, this is a scene that only exists in dreams!
To be honest, the people in the Su family may be more like their father.
They are all a bit greedy.
In addition, they hadn't finished their meal tonight, so they moved some chairs in.
“Gulp! Gulp!”
In an instant, a long series of bowel sounds came from the other person's lower abdomen.
Little Shitou immediately covered his stomach and his little face turned red.
Seeing this, Jiang Li immediately patted Su Wenchen on the shoulder.
"Don't tease him!"
"Where's the TV? Go make him one!"
After all, she can make braised pork, but she can't make TV.
When Su Wenchen heard this, before he could reply, there was another noise at the door.
He Zhenbang and Secretary Sun came in carrying wooden boxes.
"I was wondering how you could forget something, it turns out you're at home, Ali."
Su Wenchen immediately walked over and said rather embarrassedly.
"Haha, Uncle He, I'm so sorry. I just missed Ah Li so much! I kind of forgot about it once we started talking."
"Come on, give it to me!"
He Zhenbang simply shook his head.
"I can do it. You go to the back and move the TV antenna and sewing machine!"
"Ali, where is the TV in your house?"
Jiang Li was stunned when she saw it. She didn't expect that Su Wenchen actually brought back a TV.
But I still reacted quickly.
"Uncle He, Achen ordered a TV cabinet, you can just put it here!"
"Shi Tou, go help your uncle move the spare parts first!"
As he said this, he quickly led the way and asked He Zhenbang and Secretary Sun to move the TV in.
Then several people helped Su Wenchen to carry several tables and chairs in the yard, and then He Zhenbang returned to the car.
I took a look at the twilight sky.
He Zhenbang said directly.
"It's getting late, I'm going back to the county. You guys can make your own arrangements for the rest!"
"Since we've already got the marriage certificate, you guys can decide when to hold the wedding banquet!"
Hearing this, Jiang Li immediately turned her head and looked at Su Wenchen.
"Has the marriage report been approved?"
Su Wenchen looked at He Zhenbang with a bit of resentment.
"Uncle He, I was just thinking about how to give Ah Li a surprise, and you told me about it again."
"What kind of surprise is waiting for me later?"
Hearing Su Wenchen say this, He Zhenbang rolled his eyes and turned the tables.
"Who told you not to tell me in advance? Can you blame me? I'm not a worm in your stomach."
"Forget it, I don't care about you two young people's affairs. You are surprised and act like young people."
Secretary Sun shook his head helplessly.
He is a young man, but he also knows that it is difficult for an old leader like this die-hard bachelor to understand.
Otherwise, with his leadership position, he would not have been single long ago.
He just waved to the two of them.
"Go back! You can call me if you need anything!"
Looking at the back of the jeep in the distance.
Jiang Li patted Su Wenchen in annoyance.
"What's so surprising about this? Didn't I submit the marriage report with you? Hurry up and show it to me."
Su Wenchen spread his hands.
"It's in my briefcase. I can still carry it with me!"
"And you said it wasn't a surprise, look at you."
Hearing this, Jiang Li ignored Su Wenchen and went straight into the house.
Only Su Wenchen and a group of little kids who were staring at him eagerly were left.
Su Wenchen naturally knew what these little kids were thinking. They were all waiting to watch TV!
However, Su Wenchen just waved his hand.
"Everyone, go back and eat. You can't watch TV during the day. Come back to watch TV in the evening after dinner."
Upon hearing this, several little kids immediately ran away.
"Oh! There's a TV!"
With that, a large group of little kids dispersed and went back to urge their family members to cook.
However, there were many who simply did not move and spoke.
"Uncle Chen, we've finished eating."
He said this with a burning look in his eyes, hoping to be allowed to watch it in advance.
Su Wenchen raised his hand.
"After you finish eating, you have to wait until I finish eating!"
"Go play by yourselves first! Come back after dark!"
After saying that, he went back to the house without caring about the little kids guarding the door.
After all, after buying this TV, Su Wenchen knew that most of the people in the group would come to watch it together.
After all, sharing is still important in this day and age. If you're just watching it by yourself, it might be better not to buy it. However, Su Wenchen won't let people flock in to watch it.
He thought it would be enough to move the TV into the yard at a fixed time every night.
And personally, he is not really that interested in television.
After all, he had seen all kinds of interesting TV shows, movies and videos in later generations, so what appeal could the black and white TV of that time have to him?
Even Su Wenchen's anticipation for TV is much less than his interest in having sex in the evening.
When I walked into the house, it looked brand new after Jiang Li had cleaned it up for the past few days.
Especially after the new furniture was moved in according to Su Wenchen's style, Su Wenchen had the illusion of dreaming back to a modern countryside.
Walk into the inner room.
Seeing her briefcase being opened, Jiang Li looked at the red paper in her hand with red eyes.
Su Wenchen noticed something was wrong and walked over immediately.
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
Jiang Li shook her head, touched her eyes, and showed a hint of sadness.
"No, I just thought of my mother. When she left, she regretted not seeing me get married."
"I am married now, but she can't see it anymore."
When Su Wenchen heard this, he went over and hugged the other person.
"If you like, after we finish the banquet, I will accompany you to Beijing."
"Let's go tell your parents in person!"
After all, after two people get married, it is not difficult to go to Beijing in the name of visiting relatives.
Jiang Li shook her head.
"No need. My dad wrote me a letter with some money. He hopes I'll forgive that woman and live in harmony with her in the future. He even hopes I'll take you back when I have time."
"But I can't do it, so forget it! Going back would only cause trouble for both parties and add to my own troubles."
"I think it's nice for us to live our own lives here!"
As she spoke, her fingertips traced over the words "Voluntary Marriage" and the peony pattern printed on it.
"Now I'm married, and someone treats me well, so I don't mind his occasional affection."
"Achen, will you always be good to me? You are the only one I have from now on."
Su Wenchen hugged the other person with heartache.
"Yes, and not only me, but also our children will always treat you well in the future!"
"Besides, didn't we already make a promise? Anyone who changes their mind later will be a puppy!"
Hearing Su Wenchen say this, Jiang Li recalled her childish behavior when they just broke up last year, and said with tears in her eyes.
"What's the point of being a puppy? You can't really become one."
Su Wenchen said a little aggrievedly.
"Isn't that what you said? How about a heavier one, or heaven will strike you with lightning?"
Hearing Su Wenchen say this? Jiang Li quickly covered his mouth.
"Bah, bah, bah, what nonsense!"
Thinking of the little fat baby who had grown up slowly in her second sister-in-law's house during this period, Jiang Li subconsciously touched her belly.
"What do you think our future child will look like? Will it be a boy or a girl?"
Su Wenchen thought about it.
"I like girls who are soft and chubby, especially those with big eyes. If you like them, they make me want to kiss them hard."
Hearing this, Jiang Li immediately patted Su Wenchen lightly.
"You're kidding me again. How can I like girls? But I hope that even if they are girls, we can't treat them differently. After all, our salaries are not low, so it's okay to support a few more."
Su Wenchen was a little amused when he heard this.
"I'm not kidding you, I'm speaking from my heart, I swear!"
After all, at that time, their views on the gender of their offspring were not as outrageous as they are now.
Of course there are families that prefer boys and there are families that prefer girls.
However, in most families, regardless of gender, as long as they are their own offspring, they will basically treat them equally.
It really doesn't seem like this time.
There are a lot of different types of women, such as Zhaodi, Pandi, Daidi, etc. Whether in cities or in rural areas, basically everyone wants a boy to carry on the family line.
I don’t know how much wealth he has accumulated to pass on!
(End of this chapter)
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