Chapter 45 Chapter 45 Waiting to match him and her. …
Comrade Cheng was slightly stunned, as if he had not expected her to have such a request.
But he was only stunned for two or three seconds, and then he started to praise without thinking, "I admire your meticulous mind. You can consider every detail thoroughly. You have a very rigorous way of thinking and planning ability. You can use the event itself..."
"Wait, wait!"
Now it was Jiang Shuangshuang's turn who couldn't bear it anymore.
Is it true?
So true!
At this time, Comrade Cheng looked directly into her eyes, his eyes were sincere and his tone was full of emotion. Without hesitation, he spoke a long paragraph of praise, just like... just like reading aloud, and reading aloud with true emotion, and every word could feel the deep emotion behind it...
It's really unbearable.
She wanted to tease him, but how could this be considered teasing Comrade Cheng? Instead, she blushed.
"Stop, don't say that." Jiang Shuangshuang shifted her gaze and looked at the small tree behind Comrade Cheng. This time, she really didn't want to make eye contact.
Cheng Jin rubbed his thighs lightly with his fingers hanging by his sides.
It's a bit regrettable.
He could go on for several more sentences.
It's not that he just said it casually, but Comrade Jiang left a really good impression on him, so good that he felt he couldn't fully express it just by exaggerating.
What first attracted his attention was her skills.
Whether he was subduing Gu Gaofei with one move by the railway tracks or fighting a human trafficker in a shed, his moves were as smooth and natural as flowing water, without any fancy or unnecessary moves, and each powerful blow left the opponent unable to resist.
With such skills, he could be ranked first even if he was left in the army.
But when you get to know her better, you'll find that her excellent skills are not her only shining point. In fact, the more you get to know her, the more you'll understand her good points.
Finding a job for himself, finding a proper way to sell the Changnan Brigade, and the "National Detective Case" that the whole city is paying attention to are all the shining points attached to Comrade Jiang, but what makes him more and more depressed is...
Her smile.
Every time they met, when their eyes met, she would always smile back at him, and sometimes even raise her hand and wave at him.
Although he didn't like separation, he looked forward to seeing them again countless times during the days they were apart.
I finally understood why my comrades missed home.
He also began to look forward to having someone waiting for him at home.
Cheng Jin has never been a good talker.
But this time he felt that he was not good at speaking. If he spoke well, how could Comrade Jiang interrupt him?
It must be his problem. There must be something he said wrong.
This needs to be improved.
Keeping this in mind, he then said, "Are you going to the department store? I'll go with you."
Jiang Shuangshuang just wanted to quickly get over the previous topic, and immediately nodded and said, "Okay, let's go together."
Since we are going with Comrade Cheng.
Then she would definitely not go home to take Jiang Xiaozhou with her. The two of them walked out of the alley side by side and just in time, they saw a passing bus.
It takes half an hour to get to the department store by bus.
We mainly took some detours, bypassed two large factories and then headed towards the department store. By this time, the bus was already full.
Jiang Shuangshuang was lucky and found a single seat. Standing next to her was Comrade Cheng, who had one hand on the back of the table and stood straight even on the shaking bus. With him blocking the way, no matter how crowded the crowd was, it could not squeeze to her side.
Including getting off the bus.
She just had to follow him. Comrade Cheng in front would always make a small space for her, so she didn't have to think about anything and just followed him.
"We can go shopping on the first and second floors first and then go to the third floor to pick up the bicycles," Cheng Jin suggested. "We can go shopping for food and daily necessities on the first floor, and clothes, shoes and some department store supplies on the second floor. We can go shopping all the way up."
"Are you familiar with this place?"
Cheng Jin nodded, "I've been here twice before."
But he returned empty-handed both times. He just came to inquire about the prices of some things and the required receipts.
His requirements for daily necessities were not high. He just needed to have enough food and clothes. He saved most of his monthly allowance and basically did not spend any money. His family assets were increasing.
Fortunately, there was more stored originally.
Because he has many, many things that need to be taken care of now, but he cannot talk about them for the time being.
Jiang Shuangshuang was not interested in food for the time being.
She had everything she needed, whether it was candy, cakes, canned food, or maltose. What Mr. Liu had sent her was truly a valuable gift.
Moreover, he had considered everything very carefully, thinking that a family of three would not be able to finish the meal in a short time, so he chose foods that could be kept for a long time.
I won’t need a single bite to eat in two or three months.
Thinking of the thermos that his colleagues had mentioned before, Jiang Shuangshuang went in and took a special look. It was the kind with a bright red peony pattern. In this era, it is very popular and particularly festive. The ones without this pattern are not selling well.
She followed the crowd. Since she didn't have to wear it, she didn't care whether it looked tacky or not. She asked the salesperson at the counter, "How much is that bright red thermos?"
"Seven dollars and fifty cents for five industrial tickets or one thermos ticket."
Jiang Shuangshuang thought about her family assets.
She definitely couldn't get the thermos ticket, but she still had two industrial tickets left. She should be able to get them by asking Aunt Xu to find someone to exchange them.
After all, pork is a big currency.
As long as it is not a particularly rare item, it is easy to exchange.
The salesperson asked, "Would you like to take one? If you wait another month or two, the weather will change and you won't be able to buy one even if you want to."
Jiang Shuangshuang shook her head, "I'll wait for two days..."
"Yes!" Cheng Jin took out a handful of money and bills from his pocket and asked, "Do you like the one with the bright red peony? Is one enough? Do you want two?"
Jiang Shuangshuang raised an eyebrow and looked at the thick stack of bills in his hand. Is he carrying all his family assets with him?
"Are you buying things for your new home?" The salesperson looked at them and guessed that they were a newly married couple who came here together to buy things for their new home. Seeing the bill in his hand, the salesperson suggested, "Then buy two. When you have children, there will be many places to use hot water. One won't be enough."
After he finished speaking, the two people in front of him blushed quickly.
She knew at a glance that this was a newly married couple. She was thinking of making some more jokes when the tall man took out money and bills and put them on the counter: "Give me two."
He then tilted his head and asked, "What other colors does a peony need? One for you and one for your aunt, that's just right."
It doesn't matter whether you have a child or not. It's too early to talk about children now.
If he really has a child, he will buy two more!
Jiang Shuangshuang hesitated for a moment, but finally did not refuse, "One magnolia and one peony."
It's awkward to push it back and forth, so it's better to accept it first.
Anyway, gift-giving is a matter of give and take, so she decided to think carefully about what gift she should give Comrade Cheng in return after she returned home.
Although it seems a bit unfamiliar to go back and forth.
But gift-giving is also a very romantic thing, and she is not willing to take the trouble to prepare a return gift for everyone.
The two thermoses were taken down like this.
Cheng Jin held one in each hand. Having spent money, he actually felt more energetic. He even asked, "What else do you want to shop for?"
Jiang Shuangshuang shook her head and asked, "Why do you carry so much money with you?"
Cheng Jin suddenly stopped walking, and he faced Comrade Jiang and introduced himself seriously: "I was just promoted this month, and now I am at the deputy regimental level, with a salary of 19th level, 105.5 yuan a month, and I can also get various coupons..."
Then he explained one by one the tickets and various benefits he could get.
It must have been done in advance.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to remember even some not-so-important tickets so clearly.
After explaining his monthly income, he continued, "So far, I have saved a total of 2,700 yuan and some bills, but these bills have been kept in the military area. The money and bills I have on hand were collected from my comrades first. But I have asked my comrades to bring the money and bills here for me. I will pay off the rest after I get them!"
This time, he only brought 40 or 50 yuan in his pocket as usual, and he could never spend all the money after each mission.
When other comrades returned, they might have to bring some food and daily necessities back to their families, but he always came with bare hands and returned with bare hands.
I even feel that having too much money is a problem.
But this time he regretted it.
If he had known that he would meet Comrade Jiang, he would have brought all his belongings with him, and would not have had to ask his comrades for money when he wanted to spend money. After all the money was collected, he still felt it was not enough, so he directly sent a telegram back to the military district to ask someone to bring all his belongings over.
"Give it to me?" Jiang Shuangshuang pointed at herself with her backhand.
Cheng Jin nodded as if it was a matter of course, "Of course."
As to whether or not to hand over wages and family assets after marriage, the comrades were divided into two camps.
Some of them have their own difficulties. They want to save some money for their expenses and also have to give some money to their families. Every family has its own difficulties.
The other part is to let the wife be the manager of the household, hand over all the household income and wages to her on the first day of marriage, and take some pocket money every month for smoking and drinking.
Then he would definitely choose the second camp without hesitation.
He doesn't even need pocket money. He doesn't like cigarettes and alcohol. Food, clothing, housing and transportation will definitely be arranged by the family. If they all have time, they can take turns cooking. If they are too lazy to bother, they can go to the cafeteria together.
Originally, it made no difference to him whether the salary was high or low.
Most of the money they get is saved at home, but for him now, the salary of level 19 is enough for the two of them to live a "bold and unrestrained" life. They don't have to feel restricted or worry too much. They can buy whatever they want and spend it however they want. This is his motivation to strive for the top!
So he answered Comrade Jiang's question without hesitation.
He even put the thermos bottle in his hand on the ground and handed it to him directly, "Take these first, and I will give you the rest when my comrades come."
Jiang Shuangshuang looked at the money and receipts he handed over, and couldn't help but laugh and cry.
She looked at the man in front of her who seemed very serious and asked, "Comrade Cheng, in what capacity do you think I should take this money?"
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Xu Yingxia is very busy today.
Part of the old goods in the old warehouse have been cleared out, and during the cleaning, it was found that many materials had few defects. As long as they are not sold piece by piece, there is no need to treat them as defective materials and treat them at a low price.
So a new regulation came from above.
When they do quality inspection, they separate the major defects from the minor defects so that they can set the price later.
As a result, the quality inspection work increased a lot, especially since the regulations had just been changed and there was still some time to adjust. I was so busy in the morning that I didn't even have time to talk.
"No, no, Xiaohong, pay attention, how can this kind of material be classified as seriously defective?" Xu Yingxia was moving a piece of material with shaved edges back. Just as she was about to put it down, she heard someone calling her name at the warehouse door. She was startled and stood up, and almost twisted her waist because she moved so quickly.
"Hurry up, there's someone waiting at the door."
"Looking for me again?" Xu Yingxia frowned. Why did someone keep looking for her recently? She asked, "Is it another gay man in uniform?"
If it was really Cheng Jin, then she was missing.
She really didn't want to deal with that family, and even if they offered her a large sum of money, she would not be tempted at all.
"No, it's your boy."
"Xiao Zhou?" Xu Yingxia was a little surprised. "What is he doing here?"
"How would I know that?" The gatekeeper shook his head. "It looks like he's in a hurry. Go and have a look."
Xu Yingxia felt a little worried after hearing this.
If nothing serious happened at home, Shuangshuang Xiaozhou would not run to the factory to find her. Could something have happened?
Without caring about anything else, she just said hello and went to the factory gate.
Before she even reached the door, she saw Xiao Zhou jumping up and down at the door and yelling something at her.
She didn't hear it clearly, but at that moment she felt at ease.
The way this kid is jumping up and down doesn't look like anything bad has happened. Instead, he looks happy.
What could be so exciting?
Xu Yingxia walked forward a few steps and vaguely heard the word "bicycle", but this made her even more confused. What does a bicycle have to do with their family?
After a minute, she finally understood the connection between bicycles and their family.
At this time, there was one more person jumping up and down with joy at the factory gate. Xu Yingxia was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth. It was a bicycle! It was a bicycle!
Shuangshuang is so promising. He actually bought a new bicycle just based on a suggestion!
"Where is your second sister?"
"Sister has gone to pick up her bicycle." Jiang Xiaozhou held out his hand to her, "Mom, give me some money for the trip. I'll go to the department store to look for Sister."
Xu Yingxia slapped his palm and said, "You are not here to tell me the good news, you are here to ask me for travel expenses, right?"
"Hehe." Jiang Xiaozhou laughed foolishly. If he hadn't had no money in his pocket and couldn't take a ride, he would have gone directly to the department store to find his second sister. He wouldn't have bothered to come here. "Give it to me, give it to me. It's the fare. When I find my sister, I'll ride back with her."
"Silly!" Xu Yingxia patted the back of his head again, "How long has it been? Your second sister left long ago, and you won't be able to find her even if you go there. You will have to walk for another two or three hours before you can return."
She was actually quite anxious, and it was almost time for lunch, so she simply took Xiaozhou home. Both mother and son had no appetite, and they just sat on the gate of the courtyard and watched eagerly.
Not only Jiang Xiaozhou got the news, almost everyone in the film knew about it.
Aunt Xu also moved a stool and sat by the door, knitting a sweater in her hands while saying, "Your family is really getting better and better. Your couple found jobs right after the separation, and now they got a bicycle. This is the first time in our compound."
Among the large courtyards around them, only Tan Gong's house has a bicycle.
Mr. Tan is the only old maintenance worker in the textile factory. An eighth-level maintenance worker earns eighty to ninety yuan a month. His children and grandchildren also learned the craft from him. Although they don’t get paid as much as Mr. Tan, they still get more than ordinary workers. That’s why he bought a Phoenix brand bicycle two years ago.
Everyone wants to be the second person to own a bicycle.
As a result, no one expected that the second house was Xu Yingxia's home.
A month ago, their family of three could not even have enough to eat, but now, it's completely different. I really don't know if it's because the Jiang family in the old house is unlucky, that Xu Yingxia and her two sons are getting better and better, while the people in the old house are getting worse and worse.
But in the end, it still depends on whether the children have a promising future.
If it weren't for Jiang Shuangshuang, we might not be able to live such a good life.
Aunt Xu was knitting a sweater while thinking whether she should let Daya study for a few more years. It would cost money, but if she could really show promise, she could earn back the money in one year.
It is really impossible for me to find a job for myself so that I can find a wife when I grow up. If I tell others that I am a high school student, people will look up to me and it can also broaden my horizons so that I can find a better partner for Daya.
Just like Shuangshuang, many people have been asking about her recently.
It sounds like all the conditions are good. Now that Shuangshuang has got a bicycle, there will definitely be more people asking about it.
She said, "Now we even have bicycles, we're just waiting for your two children to find a partner."
Xu Yingxia smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't rush. You have to take your time to choose. After all, it is a major event in your life."
"That's right. She's not that old anyway, so there's no need to wait another year or two." Aunt Xu agreed, and then she asked, "By the way, why did your Xiaozhou bring back so many broken things? I think that one is a bicycle frame, right? What's the use of this thing?"
Someone delivered it early in the morning, but she was in a hurry to make breakfast for her family and had no time to ask. When she wanted to ask, no one was at the Jiang family. She looked at the broken things piled up next to the stove and had no idea what they were for.
"They were both struggling, and she said she wanted to make something." Xu Yingxia was not too sure either, "The girl was very mysterious, and she just smiled when I asked her, and didn't say anything."
She knew that the "rags" were exchanged for wild boar.
Of course it hurts, but the wild boar meat was obtained by Shuangshuang with her own ability. She can eat it when she wants and change it when she wants. At most, she will nag a few words, but she will definitely not really stop it.
In public, he would also help cover up a few words, "It's not expensive to bring it back from the scrapyard anyway, if she wants to play with it, she can play with it, it's better than..."
Before she finished her words, Jiang Xiaozhou next to her suddenly jumped out.
Not only him, but also a group of children came over and surrounded Jiang Shuangshuang who was riding a bicycle. Xu Yingxia was so scared that she shouted, "Don't block her, don't block her. This is the first time for Shuangshuang to ride a bicycle. Be careful not to let her fall."
There was no way she would fall. Jiang Shuangshuang stopped steadily, stepped off the bicycle with one leg raised high, and pushed the bicycle to Jiang Xiaozhou, who stared at her with wide eyes, "Take it and play with it."
"Really?!" Jiang Xiaozhou was about to jump up again excitedly.
Jiang Shuangshuang ignored him, picked up the two thermoses hanging on the handle, and walked forward.
Within two seconds, Jiang Xiaozhou's loud cheers came from behind.
Xu Yingxia came over at this moment, and seeing Xiaozhou really dare to get on the bike, she was very anxious, "Get off, get off! What if you get so impatient that you break the bike?"
"It's okay." Jiang Shuangshuang stopped her and pushed her forward with her arm.
I thought about it before I had a bicycle, but after I rode it, I wasn't that interested anymore.
Especially riding all the way back by herself was a bit tiring, so she had to let Jiang Xiaozhou learn how to do it, so that he could take her wherever she wanted to go in the future.
By the way, you have to sew a cotton pad on the back seat, otherwise it will be too uncomfortable for your butt.
While thinking, he said, "He will have to learn sooner or later. There are so many children to help him, so just let him learn."
"But……"
"Mom, come and give me a hand. It hurts me to hold my hands."
With the toy in her arms, Xu Yingxia realized that she was holding two thermos bottles in her hands. These were also good things! If the bicycle had not attracted all the attention, she would not have noticed it. She said in surprise, "Could it be that in addition to the bicycle, there are also two thermos bottles as rewards?"
I have to say that Shuangshuang’s suggestions are really good, there are so many prizes.
"What are you thinking about?" Jiang Shuangshuang replied, "I bought these two thermoses when I picked up the bicycle."
"You spent money to buy it?" Xu Yingxia was stunned. "It must be a lot of money, right? And there's also a ticket for the thermos, you..."
Then she asked in a very low voice: "Did you trade it for wild boar meat?"
Jiang Shuangshuang was silent.
Of course it was not exchanged, but a gift from a comrade named Cheng.
She didn't explain much, just said: "Mom, I'll introduce someone to you in a while."
"Who?" Xu Yingxia felt that the topic changed too quickly and she could hardly catch up.
"You'll know when the time comes." Jiang Shuangshuang said, "Take advantage of this time to let Jiang Xiaozhou go to Cao Daye to learn more and try to learn a few more specialties."
"Do you think he has nothing to do every day?" Xu Yingxia rolled her eyes at her. "The school has news. He will have to go to school from tomorrow. He has to eat lunch at school. He can come back early after school in the afternoon and help us prepare lunch in advance."
She then said, "I thought I'd just eat lunch at the textile factory, so you don't have to come back early and cook for me."
Jiang Shuangshuang was stunned.
She had almost forgotten about it.
That boy follows her around like a follower every day, and she almost forgets that he is still a student. It's just that it's a special period now, and he has been staying at home because the school was suspended some time ago. If he stays any longer, he will probably become the Jiang family's second-largest scoundrel.
She frowned.
Jiang Xiaozhou is not at home at noon, so who will cook at noon?
She actually doesn't like to go into the kitchen. It's okay to do it occasionally when she feels like it, but it would be boring if she had to do it as a task every day.
But the food cooked by the street office is not tasty...
By the way, she can eat in the small canteen of the Public Security Bureau. After all, it is her own unit. It is not excessive to eat in the small canteen after paying the rations. Besides, she now has a bicycle, which makes it more convenient for her to travel.
But when she thought of the Public Security Bureau, she couldn't help but think of Comrade Cheng.
I don't know if he has met Master Zhang at this time. Master Zhang has been talking about arranging a blind date for him every day and is waiting to match him and her up.
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