As the Lunar New Year approached, the streets became lively. Yan Xiaoqiang, Dongnan, Beinan, Yan Xiaonan, Ye Huixian, and Cuihua all had their eyes on clothing stores and general stores.
The clothing store had sold more than half of its clothes, and Ye Huixian happily forgot her fatigue: "Nannan, we need to stock up on more goods for next year's Chinese New Year. Look, there are still three days until New Year's Eve, and we've already sold almost all of our stock."
Yan Xiaonan was also happy. At this rate, everything would be cleared out by tomorrow. Grandma Wang needed to take stock of the accounts and distribute the bonuses and benefits that were due so that they could be paid out next year.
Grandma Wang and Cuihua kept writing, using their abacuses, and their hands. The two waitresses were also incredibly enthusiastic because Grandma Wang told them that the boss would give them a bonus this year.
The same situation applies to the general store. The Southeast has culture, and the North and South have experience, leaving Yan Xiaoqiang unsure of what to do next.
Bei Nan smiled and told his father to sort out the accounts. It was the end of the year, and it was time to distribute benefits. Yan Xiaoqiang finally knew what he was supposed to do.
This morning, the Beijing Furniture Factory held a factory-wide meeting. The Southwest representative briefly outlined some shortcomings in the factory's work and the direction and policies the factory will take next year.
This afternoon everyone finished their work and cleaned up. Tomorrow afternoon everyone will start a big cleaning, then we'll distribute benefits and bonuses, and then it'll be time for the New Year holiday.
Everyone knows that the rice and cotton have been prepared long ago and are piled up in the warehouse. The long-time employees who have worked here for many years are grateful that they have met a good boss. In the past, being able to get a pound of sugar during the Chinese New Year was already a great joy.
This year, everyone will receive ten jin of rice and five jin of cotton. With so much cotton, we can make cotton-padded jackets for our children and wives. And with ten jin of rice, we can not only look forward to our New Year's Eve dinner, but also send some to our parents.
Ye Chen'er and Sheng Lijuan, along with the finance department staff, were also sorting out the cash. The stacks of cash made the finance department staff so happy that they couldn't stop smiling.
The bonuses are distributed according to each person's performance. For example, Xu Da, the head of the security department, and Shen Shaohua from the personnel department, both of them received a bonus of one hundred yuan, which is amazing.
Xuemei was busy running around in the courtyard. The bedding for her mother, grandmother, and Nannan had already been washed, and the bedding for Beinan and herself was also clean, but Liujin and Xinan's needed to be washed.
Grandma said that her aunt got a white chrysanthemum washing machine, which is great for washing bed sheets and other clothes. It also washes all the thick clothes in the house very clean.
Xuemei had never used a washing machine before. Hearing her grandmother say this, she became extremely curious and took off a six-pound quilt to try it out.
The washing machine was placed in the bathroom. Cuihua originally wanted to put it in the west wing, but it was too expensive, costing more than 300 yuan. Nannan refused, saying that things that require water should naturally be placed in the bathroom.
Xuemei didn't know how to do it, so Grandma Yan thought of the steps Nannan had taught her: "It seems like you first plug it in, then put in some laundry detergent, how much was it again, a handful in the palm of your hand should be enough."
Turn this button, then turn this button again, and yes, the water is coming. When the water is half full, put the sheet in, and then... I don't know what happened next.
By the way, Cuihua said you should wring it dry yourself after washing. Have Liujin help you wring it dry, then put it back in to wash again. Nannan said it needs to be washed at least three times.
"Oh, milk, how much water will this use? I know it's faster to wash it by hand. I'll go boil some hot water, and then I can just rinse it twice with warm water." Xue Mei immediately objected.
"That's what Cuihua said too. She used this washing machine with laundry detergent to wash the clothes once, and then rinsed them with warm water." Grandma Yan smiled. This girl really knows how to manage a household just like Cuihua.
While the washing machine was running, Xuemei went to the side room to turn on the radiator and the TV. Now, children's movies are playing every morning and afternoon, which Fubao loves.
"Grandma, go sit in the side room, it's warm there. I'll go get some food and drinks, and have Fu Bao and Liu Jin keep you company." Xue Mei helped Grandma walk towards the side room.
Grandma Yan now also likes to watch children's movies, mainly for the fun of it. Xue Mei held Fu Bao, let Liu Jin hold Duo Duo, and took Wu Jin and a half into the side room.
Sure enough, Fu Bao snuggled up to Grandma Yan, sweetly called out "Great-Grandma," and then stared intently at the television. Xue Mei smiled, relieved that Fu Bao was willing to watch TV.
I made a few cups of warm malted milk powder and some toasted bread slices. Once I've settled the milk and the kids, I can get back to work with peace of mind.
Xuemei was incredibly busy. After washing the sheets, she did the laundry, then swept the floor, dusted, and cleaned. After cleaning, she prepared dinner.
Fortunately, Cuihua had already prepared everything for dinner. Xuemei only needed to be cleaned and then stir-fried when they returned.
Just as I finished my work and was about to catch my breath, there was a knock on the door: "Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, Nan Nan, are you there? It's me, Yan Ge, please open the door."
"Oh, Yan Ge is here, Liu Jin, hurry up and open the door," Grandma Yan said as soon as she heard Yan Ge's voice.
Liu Jin put down his cup, went out to open the door, and Yan Ge threw his things in the yard. When he saw Xue Mei, he quickly greeted her: "Thank you, Liu Jin. Hello, Sister-in-law Xue Mei."
Xuemei had never been very fond of her second uncle's family, but she had heard that Yan Ge was doing business with Nan Nan, and her facial muscles twitched slightly as if to say hello.
Yan Ge certainly remembered the shameful things his parents did every time they went back to their hometown. His mother and Xue Mei had never gotten along, so he could only smile awkwardly and ask, "Sister-in-law, is there anything I can help you with?"
"No need, no need, go to the side room, Grandma is inside." They say you can't hit a smiling face, and besides, the person I disliked was my second uncle and aunt, it had nothing to do with Yan Ge.
"Thank you, sister-in-law." Yan Ge picked up another large bag and walked towards the side room.
"Grandma, I've come to see you." As soon as Yan Ge opened the door, he felt like he had come back to life; it was so warm.
"Good child, you're here. Have you gone back to see your parents?" Grandma Yan asked.
Yan Ge nodded: "Grandma, I came from Chuncheng. My dad divorced my mom and moved out. He also found a temporary job. This is the money my dad asked me to bring you for your retirement, and this is the fifty yuan I returned to my uncle."
Yan Ge took out one hundred yuan and handed it to Grandma Yan. Grandma Yan gave Yan Ge a deep look, took out thirty yuan and said, "Thirty is half a year's pension. You can pay back your uncle's money yourself."
Knowing her mother's temperament, Yan Ge quickly put the money away and took out a large bag of things from the package, placing it on the long table: "Mother, I bought you clothes, pants, shoes, malted milk powder and milk powder, canned food, and oh right, fruit. Look, this is a mango."
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