Ning Xiaowei was overjoyed to have the TV ticket confirmed. She never imagined that her family would soon own such a legendary item.
But this was only known to her; the others at the table had no idea what the television set was.
Grandpa was an honest man; he would ask questions whenever he didn't understand something.
"Jung-guk, what kind of thing is this TV? What's it used for? Is it for eating or for use?"
"Hahaha!" Sun Zhengguo couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praised with a smile, "Grandpa, you're really something."
"This TV set! It's just like watching a movie, you can watch it from inside the house. I'll buy it this weekend, then you'll see."
After Sun Zhengguo's explanation, Grandpa didn't quite believe it, and Grandma was even more confused.
“My dear grandson, Grandma has never been to school, but you can’t fool me. How could a screen that big as a movie screen possibly fit in this room?”
At this moment, Sun Zhengnan, who was sitting next to them eating, quickly gestured with his hands.
"Grandma, the TV is only this big, and it doesn't need a screen. It's just like a radio. You just turn on a switch and it plays images. It's not as complicated as you say."
"Hey! Zheng Nan, you've seen it before? Come on, tell Grandpa what it is."
“This…?” Sun Zhengnan scratched his head sheepishly.
“Grandpa, Grandma, I saw it when I went shopping with Weihua at the department store last time. I don’t know much about it, but it’s ridiculously expensive. The smallest one costs four or five hundred, and you need a special ticket.”
"Wow! So expensive!" Grandpa and Grandma exchanged a glance, both shocked by the price.
But Sun Zhengnan seemed to still have something to say, and then added another sentence.
"The larger ones are even more expensive; you can't get one for less than a thousand or eight hundred."
Upon hearing the price, Grandpa and Grandma were no longer curious.
They knew their eldest grandson was rich, but even if he was rich, they couldn't use his money like that.
Sun Zhengguo understood what the two old men meant, but he really didn't lack that little bit of money. He'd buy it later and then decide!
...
In the dead of night, a loud shout came from the dark room. Ning Xiaowei poked her head out from under the thick blankets, breathing heavily.
"No, no, you beast, what's wrong with you? Why do you keep wanting it?"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than another head popped out from under the covers. Who else could it be but our Director Sun?
"Hey! You're talking back? Looks like your strength wasn't enough. You're quite energetic when you talk. Shall we try to push it a bit more?"
"No, no, no, Mr. Sun, I was wrong, okay? We can practice again next time, let's stop here for today..."
Hearing Ning Xiaowei's repeated pleas for mercy, Sun Zhengguo felt very satisfied.
Because that very morning, his Tongbei Fist technique, without the use of any medicine, naturally broke through to the mid-stage of Huajin.
Although it was only a small step forward, there wasn't much improvement in other areas either.
But he didn't expect that things would get even better in their sex life.
In short, how to describe it? If I had to use an idiom, it would be "indestructible".
After a moment of tenderness, Sun Zhengguo thought about how his grandparents had clearly been very interested in the television during dinner, but had fallen silent when they heard the price.
So he couldn't help but ask Ning Xiaowei, "Honey, do you still give Grandpa and Grandma pocket money every month?"
Ning Xiaowei thought it was something serious, and while enjoying the afterglow, she answered without even thinking.
"Of course we'll give it to them! How could we not? As you instructed, it's 20 yuan a month, without fail. We cover their daily expenses and even buy them clothes from time to time. What's wrong? Do you think it's too little? How about we add another 20 yuan? We're not short of money anyway."
Upon hearing his wife's words, Sun Zhengguo realized she had misunderstood him and quickly explained.
"Honey, don't overthink it. That's not what I meant. Even if we give them a lot, it's all for nothing if they're unwilling to use it."
During dinner, they seemed very interested in the TV, but when they heard about the price, they fell silent. I know they listen to you the most, so could you please help them persuade them?
“I will try to persuade them. Actually, you don’t need to worry too much. Old people are like this. They’ve been frugal their whole lives, and it’s normal that it’s hard to change suddenly. You’ll get used to it eventually.”
After saying that, Ning Xiaowei, whether intentionally or unintentionally, casually ran her hand across a certain spot.
Let's just assume she meant it!
Sun Da Guanren filled in the blanks with his own imagination and then quoted a classic line from "Journey to the West".
"You demon, take this from my old Sun Wukong's staff!!!"
Ning Xiaowei was naturally in a complete panic. Even if she wanted to pray to Buddha, it was too late. She could only groan and whine as she bore the brunt of it all…
...
Two days later, in the office of the Minister of Machinery, Minister Li was looking through the report that Sun Zhengguo had just delivered.
Sun Zhengguo, sitting opposite him, was also in no hurry, calmly sipping his tea.
After a long while, Minister Li put down the report, rubbed his eyes, and then smiled and said.
"Comrade Zhengguo, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. To be honest, this report is too technical, and I'm not sure I can understand it either. But I trust you, so just go ahead and do it! I'll take responsibility for anything that happens."
"Thank you for your trust, Minister Li. Please rest assured that we will not fight a battle we are not sure of winning, and we will not let you down."
"You, you! You're the same whether you're serious or laughing and joking. I really can't figure you out." Minister Li said with a smile, pointing at Sun Zhengguo.
“Minister Li, when I’m serious, it means I’m taking responsibility for this matter; when I’m joking around, it means I’m confident in this matter. So, there’s no contradiction between the two.”
"Well……?"
Minister Li felt that what he said made a lot of sense, and he didn't know how to respond.
Minister Li then signed the report and handed both copies to Sun Zhengguo.
"Comrade Zhengguo, this is a commendation document from Comrade Lianshan. Please take a look. If you have any comments or suggestions, you can raise them in person."
"Yes, Minister Li."
As he spoke, Sun Zhengguo reached out and took the document, opened it, and began reading it quickly.
After reading it, Sun Zhengguo smiled knowingly, without any resistance.
Although the machine tool developed this time was ordinary, Chen Lianshan truly deserves the credit.
The higher authorities were not stingy either; in addition to recognizing outstanding individuals, they also awarded certificates of merit.
Of course, there was no real reduction, namely the engineer level, which was upgraded from the original level nine to level eight.
It can be said that he received all the rewards he was entitled to, gaining both face and substance.
"Well, Comrade Zhengguo, you have no objections, right?" Minister Li asked again at this moment.
"Minister Li, Chen Lianshan is my senior brother. I'm happy for him! How could I have any objections?"
By the way, on his behalf, I thank the organization and the department leaders for their care and concern. Thank you all.
Seeing that Sun Zhengguo was truly sincere, Minister Li was relieved.
However, it is also a headache, because Sun Zhengguo is too eager to advance and makes a fuss all the time, but at his age, he can no longer be promoted.
What will happen then?
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