Chapter 28 Buying a Watch

After leaving the commune, it was still early, so Lu Changzheng asked, "Wife, do you want to go to the county town for a walk?

Let's take some more photos." "Let's go tomorrow, just in time to get the photos." The photos will be developed tomorrow.

"If we go today, we can still go tomorrow."

He had to go and see if there were any bicycles, watches, and sewing machines. If not, he would have to go to the market.

Su Mo thought about it and decided that it was okay. She could go to the supply and marketing cooperative to see if there were any suitable watches. If not, she would go to the black market to look for them.

The Lu family gave so much betrothal gifts, so she couldn't say nothing. It happened that she had a watch ticket in her hand, so she bought a watch for Lu Changzheng.

Lu Changzheng's watch looked a bit old, and it was not a good brand. She was going to buy him a Haishi brand.

"Okay, let's go then."

[Popular Science: In the 1970s, materials were scarce. As the most developed place for light industry in China, Shanghai produced things such as watches, sewing machines, bicycles, and all other daily necessities that were not only durable but also beautiful in appearance.

At that time, Shanghai products were a "golden signboard". Diamond and Gem Flower watches, Forever and Phoenix bicycles, Shanghai, Bee, Standard, and Butterfly sewing machines, Red Light radios... all were the pride of that era.

Shanghai products were a symbol of fashion and brand at that time. If a person had a "Shanghai brand" thing, it would be a very proud thing.] The

newly-invited couple got on their bicycles and hurried to the county town again.

As soon as they arrived at the county town, the two went straight to the photo studio to take a few more photos.

When the studio master saw the two, he said, "The photos haven't been developed yet, come back tomorrow afternoon."

It was rare to see such a well-matched couple, and the photographer still had a deep impression of them.

"Master, we are not here to get photos, we are here to take pictures." Lu Changzheng said.

"Ah? Still taking pictures?" The photographer was a little surprised. What kind of family takes taking pictures as a daily routine.

But they are good-looking, and the photos will look good, so it's okay to take a few more photos. If they were ugly, he would advise them not to waste money.

"Yes, let's do it the same way as last time."

The photographer took two group photos of the two and one photo of Su Mo alone as he did last time.

However, at Su Mo's request, Lu Changzheng also took a photo alone this time.

A total of 4 photos were taken, and 4 more were developed. The 2 group photos were also enlarged, and the total cost was 4.92 yuan.

After taking the photos, the two went to the supply and marketing cooperative again.

As soon as the two entered the supply and marketing cooperative, the elder sister who greeted Su Mo last time found them and immediately smiled and shouted: "Big sister, are you here to buy things again?"

"Yes, elder sister." Su Mo smiled and walked to the counter where the elder sister was. "

First time is strange, second time is familiar. My surname is Liu, what should I call you, sister?" Elder sister Liu asked with a smile.

"My last name is Su."

"Sister Su, what do you want to buy this time?"

"Do you have any Haishi watches? Men's."

"Oh, sister Su, you are so lucky. Haishi things are not often available. Two pieces just arrived today, one for men and one for women. If you came yesterday, there were only Qianjin ones." Sister Liu was also stunned. This was really a coincidence.

"If you really want it, you have to act quickly, otherwise it may be gone in a few days."

Things from Haishi are scarce. There were originally three pieces, and someone in their supply and marketing cooperative asked for one.

"Okay, I want a men's watch." When

Lu Changzheng heard Su Mo say that she wanted to buy a men's watch, he knew that it was bought for him, but he didn't refuse. His watch was broken during his last mission, and after it was repaired, he felt that it was not working very accurately, so he was preparing to replace it with a new one.

There happened to be a women's watch here, so they bought both and made a pair.

"I want the women's one, too." Lu Changzheng said.

"Are you buying it for me?" Su Mo asked.

"Yes!" Lu Changzheng nodded.

"I have a watch, so you don't need to buy one." Su Mo showed him her watch by showing her wrist.

The original owner bought this watch last year, and it was still very new.

The original owner originally had a Rolex, but it was too conspicuous to wear to work, so he replaced it with a Shanghai brand one.

However, Su Mo did not find the Rolex in the original owner's luggage. It was probably still at Haishi's home, and she didn't know if it had been taken away. When I bought it, I spent more than 500 yuan.

"No. Nowadays, the three big items are popular for marriage. You should have them if others have them."

Su Mo was amused by Lu Changzheng's straight man idea and glared at him, "I have already obtained the marriage certificate with you, why do you still care about these things? Since I already have a watch, there is no need to buy one. Don't bother spending the money."

Sister Liu had been listening, and now she smiled and said, "Sister Su is right. Since you already have one, you don't need to buy one. It's better to be frugal in life these days. It's the same to save money for buying other things in the future."

Seeing that both of them said this, Lu Changzheng didn't insist anymore, but he regretted that he didn't give his wife enough betrothal gifts.

At this time, Sister Liu's colleague also brought the watch over.

"Sister Su, this is a 19-diamond steel watch, and it costs 125 yuan and a watch ticket." Sister Liu said.

Lu Changzheng was about to take out the bill, but was stopped by Su Mo. Su Mo took out the bills she had prepared long ago from her bag and handed them over.

"I bought this for you, I'll pay for it."

Sister Liu took the bills with a smile, counted them and handed the watch to Su Mo.

Su Mo immediately put it on Lu Changzheng, took a look, and smiled, "It looks good, it suits you."

Although the man's hands were rough, they were slender, well-proportioned, and well-defined, and they looked really good with this steel watch.

Being praised by his wife, Lu Changzheng's ears blushed, which was rare. He coughed and said, "Yours is also beautiful."

Sister Liu looked at the affectionate newlyweds in front of her and sighed in her heart that being young is good.

She and her husband were like this when they just got married...

"Comrade soldier, are you going to buy two more big items?" Sister Liu would not miss any opportunity to create benefits for the supply and marketing cooperative.

"Yes. Do you have bicycles and sewing machines?"

"We have bicycles, Fei'e brand, but we don't have sewing machines. You have to go to the city supply and marketing cooperative to check." Sister Liu said.

"Are there no Yongjiu brand bicycles?" Lu Changzheng frowned. It would be better to buy Yongjiu brand bicycles for marriage.

"Oh, military comrade, these things are rare in our county. But if you want to buy a sewing machine in the city, you can also try your luck there. Maybe you can find one." Sister Liu suggested.

"Okay." Lu Changzheng nodded.

If not, go to the black market to ask. It's better to get a Yongjiu brand bicycle.

Bicycles and sewing machines are what Su Mo needs, so she didn't say she didn't need to buy them.

"Sister Su, do you need anything else?"

Su Mo thought that she would need to sew a quilt cover, so she asked for 50 cents of cotton thread, a large bundle, which was probably enough for many times of sewing.

You also need industrial coupons to buy cotton thread, and she asked for 0.1 coupons for 50 cents of cotton thread.