Chapter 316 There is a Thief

Lin Xiangdong didn't look very healthy to begin with, and his complexion had never been as rosy as Lin Xiangnan's.

Now that she is alone making a living outside, it would be strange if Hu Meili was not worried.

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Lin Xiangnan said confidently, "You have to believe in the motherland's ability to raise cubs. It will definitely not cause any problems for my brother!"

"Is it true?" Hu Meili was a little bit unconvinced.

Lin Xiangnan added, "It won't die or get damaged."

Once this is said, it will be much more credible.

You can't live a life of luxury, but you definitely won't starve, you just have to eat less.

"It shouldn't be worse than life in the countryside, right?" Hu Meili comforted herself.

"Of course. After all, Britain and the United States are developed countries. The basic living standard is guaranteed." It's just that public security is not guaranteed. Lin Xiangnan didn't dare to tell Hu Meili the latter part of the sentence.

People like my eldest brother who are stubborn and don't like to have fun usually only go between the school and the dormitory, so their safety won't be a problem.

According to Lin Xiangnan, this business trip experience was quite good.

But Hu Meili knew exactly what kind of people her children were. Lin Xiangnan had money and was generous with his money, so he would definitely not treat her badly when he went out. Lin Xiangxi was the youngest and the most unpredictable, so he would just stuff his money into his mouth and would definitely not starve.

Firstly, Lin Xiangdong didn't have much money, and secondly, he was very frugal with his money. Hu Meili couldn't help feeling sad just by imagining Lin Xiangdong's life alone.

"Mom, I bought you a new watch. It's a style not available in China, more delicate and suitable for women."

The sad expression on Hu Meili's face disappeared and she was coaxed instantly.

"These two dolls are for Dabao and Xiaobao."

"I also bought a few pens. My eldest brother is out of the country and can't use them, so I'll give this pen to you, mom."

After going out, Lin Xiangnan bought gifts for everyone in the family.

Looking at the things Lin Xiangnan carried back, Hu Meili heard the cry for help from her wallet, but Dabao and Xiaobao were so excited that they went home and surrounded Lin Xiangnan to flatter him.

"Mom is so nice. I really like the gift she bought me."

"Mom is not at home. I miss her so much."

Lin Xiangnan was so confused by the two children that he waved his hand and said, "You just want to make new clothes for the doll. You can use the old clothes at home to do whatever you want. If you don't have enough, Mom will give you cloth coupons."

"Great, I can ask grandma and uncle to make clothes for the doll."

In addition to family members, familiar classmates and colleagues, Lin Xiangnan also prepared some cheap small gifts for them.

"Hey, sunglasses, take them and play with them. They're super cool."

Lin Xiangnan took a look at Sun Yi, whom he hadn't seen for almost two months, and praised him, "You know what, these sunglasses go well with your curly hair."

Sun Yi flicked his curly bangs and said, "Everyone has a perm. I want to follow the trend. I only have two years of opportunity. When I return to the company, I will just have to be an honest person."

The factory doesn’t have any hard and fast rules about employees’ appearance. But Juanmao is not very stable, which affects his image in front of the leaders.

Now that he is studying away from home, it is a rare opportunity for Sun Yi to indulge himself, so of course he wants to do so.

Both Ding Yougui and Wei Dongliang wanted to stay in the research institute, so they didn't dare to act rashly or follow the trends in the school. At most, they would wear a denim jacket and didn't dare to perm their hair.

"I'll check out those barbershops later. I also want to get a perm." Lin Xiangnan said with some excitement.

"Why don't you get your hair permed while you're out? I saw in those magazines that many foreign women have curly hair."

"I'm busy outside too. I don't have the time."

Sun Yi couldn't help but joked: "People in the institute are saying that you have made a great contribution this time. It seems that you are really busy."

"What kind of contribution have you made? Not only do you get a bonus, but you also get a color TV." Wei Dongliang asked curiously.

Ding Yougui nudged him with his crook, "Don't ask about the affairs of the underworld. You have been in the institute for so long, why haven't you learned your lesson yet?"

"I'm not the only one who has made contributions. Professor Wang and others have also made contributions." Lin Xiangnan said with a little distress: "The color TV is too big, it's a bit inconvenient for me to take it away."

"Only the research institute is so low-key. If you make a great contribution in Factory 132, the factory will not only hold a commendation meeting for you, but the leader will also personally bring colleagues from the guild to deliver the color TV and bonus to your home with drums and gongs, and take photos as a souvenir..."

This scene and this appearance are not only liked by Hu Meili and her generation, but also by Sun Yi.

When I was working in the factory, my colleagues and neighbors were all those people, and my social circle was all in the company. They all attached great importance to the sense of collective honor.

If Hu Meili received such an award when she was at work, she would be able to walk sideways in the factory and be more domineering than a crab.

However, Lin Xiangnan did not like this exaggerated form, so he quietly borrowed the tricycle from the unit and took the color TV back by himself, without giving the research institute any chance to show off.

"This is the color TV that your company gave you as a reward. It looks really sturdy."

No one from the unit did the promotion, so Hu Meili did it herself. She spoke very loudly from a distance and came over to greet people, attracting many envious looks.

Hu Meili has always said that her children's unit has good treatment, and this color TV once again proves what she said.

The family's food, clothing, housing and transportation are all top-notch. If Hu Meili doesn't brag about her company, there's no way to explain these things at home. You can't say that all the money was earned by yourself. This year's atmosphere is not bad. The ban on rural industry and commerce has been lifted, and there are street vendors in the city. In previous years, doing this would be illegal.

After returning home, Lin Xiangnan took down the TV.

"There's already a TV in the living room. How about putting this in your room?" Lin Xiangnan said, "I don't like watching this TV."

"No matter how much I love watching TV, I can't watch more than two TVs." Hu Meili suggested, "Why don't you sell it? You can still get some money back."

"Okay, I'll contact Huang Xiaogang later. They have a lot of ways to get around in this old street." There should be a lot more people selling their houses during this period. Lin Xiangnan also wanted Huang Xiaogang to come back and help her get a house.

With this idea in mind, Lin Xiangnan temporarily placed the color TV in the living room and left it alone.

In the middle of the night, Lin Xiangnan was sleeping soundly when he was awakened by Hu Meili's scream.

"There's a thief, hurry up and catch him! You bastard, you dare to run away..."

Lin Xiangnan jumped up from the bed, picked up a stool, opened the door and walked out.

Seeing that the thief was almost at the door, Lin Xiangnan threw a stool at him.

All that was heard was a cry of "ouch", and the thief ran away while gasping in pain.