The people who enjoyed the meal most at the state-owned restaurant were the four members of the Chen family and Zhao Xiaomei.
The food that Fu Manshan and his friends ate at home was no worse than the braised pork, and was even much better, so they didn't have much yearning for this place. The two sisters of the Shen family were even more so, as their family was well-off and they often came to eat out.
The four members of the Chen family had not enjoyed meat so much in a long time. Thinking that this meal was theirs to treat and they would have to pay Brother Fu when they got back, they ate even more enthusiastically, finishing all the soup and meat.
Zhao Xiaomei was more reserved, but she also felt like burping while eating.
She is the eldest in the family, with three younger siblings. It is difficult for her parents to support the family with their salary, so she is always hungry when eating at home, and she hasn't seen meat for a long time.
The meal was a great pleasure for both the host and the guests.
After bidding farewell to Chen Xicui, Jiang Fengxia held her daughter's hand and gave her many instructions and warnings, still feeling worried.
"Mom, I'm old enough and can take care of myself. You should go back soon!" Fu Xiuzhi was helpless.
Jiang Fengxia wiped the tears from her eyes. "The city is not like our countryside. There are many rules and many important people. You'd better be careful and don't offend anyone. If you really get into trouble...it's okay! At worst, you can come back and your parents will take care of you!"
"That's enough! It's a great thing that my daughter is going to the garment factory. Why are you crying?" Fu Manshan pulled Jiang Fengxia, signaling her to cheer up. "Take this. You can't live without money in the city. Go out and play with your friends more often. You don't have to run back home so often. Your mother and I have nothing to worry about."
Fu Xiuzhi's eyes were sore. She didn't bother to be polite with her parents and held the money and notes in her hands: "Don't worry, Dad, I will work hard! You and my mother should eat more good food at home.
And Zhaozhao, Panpan, Baoer, remember to think of me at home!"
The three little kids nodded in unison: "I miss my aunt!"
Fu Xiuzhi kissed them all and wanted to tell her parents to take care of their health, but seeing how energetic and radiant they looked, she couldn't remember what was wrong with them, so she had to give up.
"I'm going in! Dad and Mom, please come back soon! Don't keep my Uncle Chen and the others waiting!"
Fu Manshan and Jiang Fengxia looked at their daughter's smiling face and cheerful look, and they were happy for her from the bottom of their hearts.
No matter when, living your own life is the most important thing! Fu Baoer waved her little hand, sincerely hoping that her little aunt would shine in the clothing business she loved.
When we got on the ox cart, the autumn afternoon sun was at its hottest.
Fu Baoer leaned on Zhao Zhao and yawned lazily. The sunlight shone through the increasingly bare branches of the poplar trees on the roadside and fell on these simple farmers.
"Brother, you can rest assured now that our daughter has found a place to stay." Chen Zhifang drove the car and chatted with Fu Manshan in a casual manner.
Fu Manshan took a puff of his pipe, and his dark and weathered face was full of traces of time. This was a medal that could not be changed no matter how many good things the gods gave him in his dreams.
"I'm relieved, I'm relieved. Alas, her mother and I only have this one child. Ever since she got divorced, I've never felt at peace. Now I can finally feel at ease. Xiuzhi has gone to the city to work as a worker. With a salary, she won't starve. Maybe she can even start a family again."
The most important thing is that once you enter the city, you don't have to listen to the gossip in the village. Although the Fu family doesn't say it, they know it in their hearts. Whenever Fu Xiuzhi appears outside, there are always people pointing fingers at her, saying that she is divorced and will never be able to get married again. She is a fool for giving up such a good in-law family and insisting on going back to her parents to live a hard life.
"But brother, it's okay now that you have some free time. There's not much work at home. But when spring comes next year, your family will have one less person working!" This is a big deal in the eyes of farmers.
Fu Manshan didn't care, they didn't lack this little thing now.
"But Xiuzhi has a salary, so she can help support the family."
Fu Manshan nodded. With his daughter's personality, she probably wanted to give all her monthly salary to the family to be satisfied.
Chen Zhifang took out a big unity note and said, "Don't argue with me about this money. I invited Comrade Shen to dinner for selfish reasons. We can also get close to him by paying the grain later."
Fu Manshan thought about it and finally took it: "I'll pay for the ticket."
"Alright! We can talk it out!" Chen Zhifang was very happy with the fruitful trip. He raised his whip and shouted, "Let's go!"
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November 20, 1961, should have been the happiest day for Qingshan Village.
Their Qingshan Village is a village in the latter group. It has a small population and is divided into three production teams. It belongs to the Hongqi Commune. This year, due to the high harvest of crops in their fields and the considerable rate of official pig slaughtering, they were praised by the commune.
The team leader, Wang Youtian, the village chief, and the secretary Chen Zhifang, used a loudspeaker to loudly and forcefully announce the message of praise, which inspired the spirits of the entire village.
Even Fu Baoer, who came to join in the fun, felt the passion and excitement of these farmers.
In order to let everyone in the village have a good New Year, Chen Zhifang and Wang Youtian discussed that the village would first subsidize those households that were really in difficulty, and strive to ensure that every household could get enough food and money so that the whole family could have enough food and clothing in the coming year.
Fu Baoer's family received 600 kilograms of grain and more than 300 yuan. Fu Xiuzhi's connections had already been transferred, and she was eating public grain. Her work points from last year were transferred to the poor families in the village by Fu Manshan.
This move won praise from the whole village.
The others also weighed about 300 kilograms each. Those who earned more work points could exchange them for more money. This was truly a bumper year for the villagers of Qingshan Village, who had hardly had a full meal last year.
Only the families of Fu Lao Er and Fu Lao San got less.
Ever since Li Ying was sentenced, all the work at home has fallen on Fu Tianming. He has to be both a father and a mother, and has to take care of both the work in the fields and at home. Naturally, his work points are less. This year, he only received 200 kilograms of grain and 80 yuan.
Fu Tianyun and Zhao Li are better off. They have been keeping a low profile during this period, working hard and getting neither too much nor too little, but they still can't hold their heads up in the village.
Finally, after slaughtering the pig and dividing the meat, everyone helped each other carry food and discussed when to go to the market together to exchange things. They also wanted to go to the mountains to try their luck. Although there was still more than a month to go before the Chinese New Year, there was still a lot of things to prepare and time was not very abundant.
Jiang Fengxia plans to make new clothes, new shoes, and new bedding for the whole family this year. The last time Zhaozhao went to the city with her aunt, she saw a new schoolbag. Although the child didn't say she wanted it, her little eyes were full of anticipation.
Buy one! And some pens, paper, and stuff.
Panpan and Baoer, buy a few more toys.
Especially Baoer, she is curious about everything and wants everything.
As for her daughter, she plans to buy her a sewing machine so that she will have a place to make clothes when she comes back.
As for the old man, Jiang Fengxia wanted to buy him a bicycle so that it would be convenient for him to pick up his daughter during holidays, so that he wouldn't have to walk when there was no car to go into the city.
It’s just that it’s hard to find tickets for bicycles and sewing machines.
After doing the math, the total cost was probably around three hundred yuan. Jiang Fengxia felt a little pained for a moment, but when she thought of the gold bar stuffed in the kang brick, she suddenly regained her confidence.
We are not short of money!
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