Chapter 279 Everyone Must Wear New Clothes
What is the big market in the mountains?
In fact, it is just a piece of land in the mountains, and people from the surrounding villages come with shoulder poles and backpacks to "sell goods". MLZL said it is selling, but in fact it is barter. No money is involved. As long as both parties think it is reasonable, they can make a deal.
Most of the goods sold in the big markets in the mountains are local specialties, and industrial products are very scarce, otherwise it would be like "cutting off the tail of capitalism."
Whenever there is a big fair in the mountains, it is always crowded with people.
Of course, such a grand scene is not always available. It only happens during the Spring Festival. People in the countryside take out the surplus things in their homes and exchange them for some necessities for the New Year, such as oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, etc.
The commune also held a gathering some time ago, but it was completely different from the big gathering in the mountains, the latter being more like a custom.
Gu Yuehuai walked home with the certificate, looking a little dazed, as it was time to go to the market.
As I recall, my father didn't make it to this big fair.
At that time, because she bought a pair of Huili shoes that cost more than four yuan, the family was unable to make ends meet, and she was always clamoring for fine grains. Her father had no choice but to go against the wind and sell rice dumplings on the black market in the commune. He was arrested by the militia and never came back.
My father is in jail and the family is in a very bad situation. How can I have the energy to go to the market?
The winter air was freezing cold. Gu Yuehuai took a deep breath and felt his mind become much clearer.
She quickened her pace and returned home. She pulled open the curtain and a wave of hot air rose out. The aroma of rice and meat intertwined in the room, and just the smell made her appetite grow. She curved her eyebrows and after entering the room, she held out the certificate in her hand with a little pride.
Her proud eyes sparkled as she smiled and said, "Look, this is the outstanding member, Gu Yuehuai, come and praise me!"
Gu Tinghuai took a quick step forward, took the certificate in his hand and looked at it carefully, with a smile on his face becoming more and more intense. He said, "Nannan is really amazing. I'll take food to our dad tomorrow and show it to him. He will definitely be happy for you too!"
Gu Yuehuai walked to the stove and said, "Dad should be discharged from the hospital and go home tomorrow. Gu Jia is getting married today, and he and my third brother went to attend the wedding. I came back in a hurry, and I don't know how he is doing, and whether he has made things difficult for them."
The winter melon stewed pork ribs have been served and the pot has been cleaned.
Gu Yuehuai stir-fried the minced meat, added fermented black beans, soy sauce, salt, sugar and other seasonings, and added tofu after sautéing.
Mapo tofu is delicious and tasty. The soup is thick and goes well with rice.
"Gu Jia is getting married today." Gu Tinghuai was stunned for a moment, but didn't take it to heart.
They have lived in the brigade all year round, and they don't have a deep relationship with their uncle and two aunts in the city. Their relationship with their cousin Gu Jia is even more ordinary. Although marriage is a big deal, it is not their turn to take it seriously.
After Gu Yuehuai fried the Mapo Tofu, he also made tomato fried rice, which was Yan Shaotang's favorite. The little girl couldn't eat spicy food like Mapo Tofu, but tomato and egg were just right for her.
She called a few people and said, "Okay, come to the table and eat."
As soon as the words fell, several people sat on the kang table and each had a full bowl of rice.
In today's world, a table of food like this is definitely a treat that you can only get during the Chinese New Year.
Gu Yuehuai chewed the rice and said, "By the way, big brother, the big market is coming soon, in the next few days, you should pay attention, then we can go to the big market and exchange some things to have a good New Year."
"Big market? What the party secretary said?" Gu Tinghuai was obviously a little surprised. For the members of the brigade, they were short of money, food and tickets. They had no means to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy things on weekdays, so they could only count on the big market which was approaching the end of the year.
When we were young, going to the market was the thing that children looked forward to most. It was as exciting as earning lucky money. Although the lucky money would never exceed two cents at most, it was an indispensable form of entertainment.
Yan Shaoli asked curiously, "What is a big market?"
Gu Yuehuai glanced at her and said, "It's just a market in the countryside. It's only open during the Chinese New Year."
Hearing this, Yan Shaoli's eyes lit up: "Market? Then I want to go too! Take Shaotang with me!"
Gu Yuehuai didn't say anything, she ate her meal slowly. Seeing this, Yan Shaoli hugged her arm and shook it, with a slightly flattering tone: "Okay Yuehuai, just take us there, let's go and see it."
Gu Tinghuai found it funny. They were obviously of the same age, but Gu Yuehuai looked much older.
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After lunch, Yan Shaoli seemed to want to show off, so he volunteered to wash the dishes.
Gu Tinghuai felt embarrassed and was afraid that she didn't know how to use the well, so he followed her.
Gu Yuehuai shook his head, picked up the cotton and cloth, and went out to the cotton mill. This time he was not going to fluff the cotton, but to find someone to help make a few jackets so that they would not be delayed for the New Year. He hoped that everyone could wear new clothes by then.
It was still the aunt Wang Meihua who received her when she came to the cotton mill last time. A smile appeared on her face as soon as she saw her.
"Little Gu is here!" This time they were obviously more enthusiastic than last time. After all, the story of Gu Yuehuai's heroic rescue of the cow had spread throughout the entire Dalaozi Production Brigade, and everyone also knew that the branch secretary had applied for the honorary title of outstanding member for her.
With such a title, he is like a movie star in the eyes of the members.
Gu Yuehuai smiled and said, "Aunt, this is the case. I've been busy with work recently and really don't have time to make clothes. Can you find someone to help me? Don't worry, the labor fee will not be less, but it needs to be completed before the New Year."
Upon hearing this, Wang Meihua's face lit up with joy, and she responded repeatedly: "Leave it to me, don't worry, I promise that your whole family will wear new clothes during the New Year. Have you measured the sizes and other things?"
Gu Yuehuai nodded and handed over the dimensions he had written.
There was no need to mention how many people there were in their family. She also knew Yan Shaoli and Yan Shaotang. As for Yan Shaoyang, she had never measured him, but judging from his height, he was about the same as Yan Shaoyu, so it was not difficult to tell them apart.
As for Yan Shaoyu's, she had been doing it herself without wasting a moment.
Wang Meihua took the size and looked at it, and immediately exclaimed: "Wow, so many? Is there enough cotton?"
As she spoke, she glanced at Gu Yuehuai in surprise, with a hint of envy in her eyes. She hadn't realized it before, but this year the Gu family had really made a fortune. Everyone got a new piece of clothing, and it must have cost a lot of money to make so many.
"Aunt, have you forgotten that my second aunt works at the cotton mill? If she pays more, she can give me more cotton. You also know the situation of my family. Now that I earn money, I will definitely use my salary every month to let my father live a good life."
Gu Yuehuai raised his chin slightly and said with a smile.
Wang Meihua nodded repeatedly when she heard this, and looked at Gu Yuehuai with eyes full of praise: "That's right! Little Gu has made it, and your father will enjoy a good life in the future. Don't worry, just leave it to me."
Today is a year of disaster, with people lacking food and clothing. No one has the spare money to buy cotton cloth to make new clothes.
In previous years, she could still earn more income with her skills, but today it is not possible. She is about to get sick staying in the cotton mill every day. Fortunately, there are big clients like Xiao Gu, who can make several sets of clothes for her at a time!
No wonder everyone looks so envious when talking about Masses Daily, the salary is not low.
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