They loaded a small amount of cargo, and the goods they delivered probably didn't have any specific target. It was similar to the cargo that Dong Qing initially loaded when he was hauling goods. They loaded the cargo based on their mood and intuition, and the truck was full by noon. If nothing unexpected happened, they would set off in the afternoon.
It's faster to load goods for only two customers onto the trailer. By the afternoon, Dongqing had finished loading the trailer, covered it with a canvas canopy, secured it with ropes, parked the tractor in the porcelain factory yard, and then went to another porcelain factory to help the two sisters load their trucks.
There were too many kinds of goods. One truck carried orders from five different companies. It wasn't until evening that all the goods were loaded. Afterwards, we went to the porcelain factory, drove the tractor behind the truck, detached the trailer from the tractor, attached it to the back of the truck, and connected the brake air pipes and the taillight power.
Dongqing returned the tractor to the porcelain factory and then asked the car, "Are you two sisters hungry?"
Li Yuqiu said, "We don't feel hungry because we eat lunch late."
Li Yuzhu shook her head to indicate that she was not hungry.
Dongqing said, "I don't feel hungry either. Let's go out and eat if we get hungry on the way."
After Dong Qing finished speaking, the three of them got into the car together.
Li Yuzhu rested on the back berth, Li Yuqiu sat in the passenger seat, and Dong Qing drove.
Dongqing asked, "Yuqiu, you're 20 years old this year. Have you found a boyfriend yet?"
Li Yuqiu said, "No, the country promotes late marriage and late childbirth. I don't want to get married too early; I just want to enjoy a few more years of single life while I'm still young."
The idea that women in the 1980s had such a revolutionary spirit was a product of the times. In that era, most women couldn't afford to marry and have children late; they would get married and start families in their early twenties.
In the 1980s, finding a 30-year-old maid in the countryside was harder than finding a giant panda. But in the 21st century, 30-year-old maids are plentiful even in mountainous areas.
Dong Qing found Li Yuqiu's words quite intriguing. He asked, "I didn't expect my little sister to be so good at shouting slogans! Yuzhu, do you believe what she says?"
Li Yuzhu lay half-reclined on the back bunk and said, "Whether I believe it or not is not important. Ask her yourself if she believes it?"
After hearing this, Dong Qing looked at Li Yuqiu, who playfully made a face at him.
Dong Qing didn't say anything after reading it; it was just a casual conversation topic. He didn't take what she said seriously and continued driving with his eyes fixed on the road ahead.
The roads are too chaotic during the day, so Li Yuqiu can only learn to drive at night.
Su Wei's parents were too old to handle the hassle, so they asked the brick factory owner to find a few people to load the truck. Each truck carried 30 bricks, and the owner paid them 5 yuan per truckload.
These people are professionals, and they load the truck very quickly.
Su Wei was able to unload bricks quickly at home using a forklift. She made ten trips a day, bringing back a total of 300 bricks.
After loading the last truckload of bricks, she said, "Could you work overtime and load a few more truckloads of bricks? The forklift from the machine factory can't always be parked at my house. I'd like to haul a few more truckloads of bricks back and then return the forklift to the factory tonight."
One of them said, "We've been working all day and are exhausted. Do you need a few more truckloads of bricks?"
Su Wei said, "I need five truckloads of bricks. I'll work overtime tonight to haul three truckloads, and I'll unload the remaining two truckloads myself tomorrow."
These people are all veterans who have worked hard in the brick factory for years. Working overtime at night to load five truckloads of bricks is nothing to them. When Su Wei goes back to unload bricks, at least they can rest for a while. Their complaints about being tired are just a way to get Su Wei to pay them more.
The man who had spoken earlier said, "Physical labor is hard enough, but working overtime at night is even harder. How about this? You don't have to pay five yuan per truckload. We'll load five truckloads of bricks for you tonight, and after that, we six people will get 100 yuan each. How about that?"
Su Wei said, "One hundred yuan is no problem, but that's five truckloads of bricks. Loading them will take most of the day. Can you manage that?"
He said, "That's not your problem. Just give us 100 yuan, and we'll load up 15 truckloads of bricks for you today."
Fifteen truckloads would be 450 bricks, and with the truckload of bricks brought back the day before yesterday, that's a total of 480 bricks. That's enough for building a house. She said, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll drive back in a bit."
The group was overjoyed. The six of them had been asking for exorbitant prices, but Su Wei had actually agreed to pay. A wage of nearly 20 yuan per person per day was already a sky-high price, so they had no reason to be unhappy.
Su Wei didn't care about the extra 25 yuan. She just wanted to get enough bricks tonight, otherwise she would have to unload the remaining two truckloads herself tomorrow.
After hauling the bricks tonight, Chen Hong can return the forklift. After all, it belongs to the factory, and if the factory needs it tomorrow, I won't be able to use it myself. Unloading by hand in this hot weather would be exhausting.
Su Wei told the brick factory manager that she would be hauling bricks at night and asked him to stay there and keep watch. Then she got on the truck, started the tractor, and drove home.
Driving the tractor home, Su Wei saw Chen Hong waiting in front of the land. She parked the tractor in the field, jumped off, and asked, "When did you arrive?"
Chen Hong said, "I haven't been here long, and I still need to haul a few more truckloads of bricks."
Su Wei said, "We still need five more truckloads. I've already spoken with the loading crew and the brick factory manager. We'll work overtime tonight to bring those five truckloads of bricks back. After all, the forklifts from the machinery factory can't always be parked at my house."
Chen Hong said, "The forklift will really come in handy tomorrow. Two truckloads of diesel engines will be brought back tomorrow, and we'll need the forklift to unload them. I've already eaten at the factory; you should go back and eat too. I'll help you haul the bricks."
Su Wei said, "I'm really tired after running around all day. Okay, I'll go home, have dinner, and rest for a bit. You can drive straight to the brick factory after you finish unloading."
Su Wei's feelings for Chen Hong deepened. Only someone who loves another would be willing to accept his help. She didn't even say thank you, which was perhaps her way of expressing love.
If you love someone and you always say thank you, it makes you seem insincere. To love someone is to accept their care and help, and to accept everything they give you.
Being caught in the whirlpool of love, there's no need for deliberate embellishment or thanks. Silent expressions better reveal one's sincere love, and unspoken understanding and acceptance better express one's honesty. Only when you truly fall in love with someone can you truly experience this state of being.
Chen Hong said, "Don't worry, go back and rest. Don't rush back after you finish eating. Lie down and sleep for a while. You'll wear yourself out if you keep going like this."
Su Wei nodded after hearing this and turned to walk home.
As the sun gradually set behind the western mountains, its pale red hue accentuated Su Wei's slender and beautiful figure.
The setting sun cast a warm golden glow on her fair cheeks, a glow that seemed to conceal the day's fatigue.
A gentle evening breeze blew, her long hair swayed gently, and her bangs playfully bounced in front of her eyes. At this moment, her charm seemed to blend into nature.
Chen Hong watched his lover's departing figure. This young woman, so frail and alone, bore the heavy responsibility of supporting her entire family. He felt a pang of heartache and helplessness, unsure how to help the woman he loved. He shook his head helplessly, walked to the tractor, lowered the door, and started the forklift to begin unloading.
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