It's not surprising that my great-uncle, who had lived most of his life, didn't know what a TV cabinet was. After all, in this remote mountain village, let alone a TV cabinet, very few people had even seen a TV.
In fact, in the entire Xiaomozhuang village, apart from the well-informed village secretary Mo Youxian, almost no one had ever seen a television set, and very few had even heard of them. You have to understand, in those days, the "three turns and one sound" (a set of watches, a watch, a watch, and a radio) were considered luxury items in the city, rare and precious. If it weren't for Mo Yuan and Lin Xue purchasing all of these for their wedding, many people would have never seen anything other than bicycles.
Xiaomozhuang still doesn't have electricity in all areas; only the village committee has it. People there have hardly ever used radios, so it's not surprising that they don't know what a television is.
So Mo Yuan immediately started explaining to his third grandfather what a television was. When he heard that a small, square box not only had sound like a radio, but also pictures, the sixty-year-old man exhausted his imagination and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Does that mean that there's a theatrical troupe hidden in that little box?"
Although my great-uncle is old and doesn't go out much anymore, he still knows a bit about radios. After all, the village loudspeaker often plays songs and sample operas when he has nothing else to do. Listening to Mo Yuan's explanation, the old man had some general idea of what was going on.
Mo Yuan explained with a smile, "Third Grandpa, you're right. It's like there's a theatrical troupe inside, ready to perform for you anytime. You don't have to go out; you can enjoy the show at home! And the TV isn't just for watching shows; you can also listen to the radio, watch the news, and so on!"
Grandpa San's eyes widened as if he had seen something unbelievable. He asked incredulously, "That's amazing! Back in the day, in our village, we only hired opera troupes to perform during festivals or when a landlord celebrated his birthday. It was so lively back then! Everyone would rush to see the opera, forgetting to eat. It was so exciting! But later, the opera troupes were all canceled, and now it's all model operas! Since you're saying that this TV is so good, how much does it cost to buy it?"
Mo Yuan smiled and patiently explained, "Although televisions are still a bit expensive now, I believe that in a few years, ordinary families will be able to afford one. Moreover, with the development of technology, televisions will become more and more powerful, and in the future, we might even be able to video chat with relatives far away through the television!"
Although Third Grandfather didn't understand the technical terms Mo Yuan used, such as "video" and "call," he could sense the sophistication and mystery these words conveyed. He listened with great interest, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation.
Seeing how interested his third grandfather was in his words, Mo Yuan felt a surge of pride. He knew he was showing his third grandfather a whole new world, a world full of technological wonder and limitless possibilities. And his third grandfather, like a child, was filled with curiosity and a desire to explore this new world.
In fact, not only did his third grandfather find it unbelievable, but Mo Yuan, upon careful reflection, realized that only thirty-odd years had passed since his death in his previous life, yet he already felt that the world had undergone earth-shattering changes. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Truly, the world has changed beyond recognition!"
This is understandable; those who haven't experienced the prosperity of future generations would find it unbelievable. Right now, everyone is struggling to make ends meet; who would dare imagine what things will be like 30 or 40 years from now? If someone were to talk about the changes 30 or 40 years from now, they would probably be considered crazy, or even ridiculed for daydreaming.
However, Mo Yuan was well aware of the trajectory of history. Thirty-four years from now, if everyone could have enough to eat and wear, that would be the greatest happiness. But he also knew that future developments would far exceed people's imaginations. At that time, the country would make tremendous progress, and people's living standards would improve significantly.
With this in mind, Mo Yuan was filled with anticipation for the future. He believed that as long as he seized the opportunity, he could ride the wave and achieve personal success. And now, at this crucial moment in the nation's development, he wanted to take advantage of this favorable climate to lead his family to prosperity.
However, Mo Yuan also understood that the most important thing right now was to solve his family's financial problems first, and then help those kind-hearted villagers.
Only in this way can everyone live a better life.
It's worth it to have lived this second life!
After hearing this, my third grandfather couldn't help but sigh, "Times have really changed; we old folks can't keep up anymore!"
He listened intently as Mo Yuan explained the television set and the actual uses of the other furniture, his eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation. Seeing the old man's reminiscing and reluctant expression, Mo Yuan felt a surge of pride and ambition.
He said with great enthusiasm, "Third Grandfather, don't worry! I'll definitely find a way to get a TV in a while, and then you can take a look at it yourself. Although that thing isn't anything special, a good horse needs a good saddle. No matter how powerful it is, it still needs you, Third Grandfather, to build the TV cabinet yourself! Hehe!"
"Hahaha! You little rascal, you've got a sweet tongue, always trying to make Third Grandpa happy. But that old man's waiting to see the TV you got his hands on; he really wants to see it with his own eyes. Ah, we're living in such good times!"
Hearing Mo Yuan's sweet words, Third Grandfather felt extremely gratified, his face beaming with joy, and his beard trembled slightly.
Hearing his sentimental words, Mo Yuan felt a pang of sadness deep within his heart.
In the hearts of the elderly, they are always easily satisfied, and their current life is a hard-won happiness for them.
These simple and honest villagers may have all sorts of minor flaws, but when something really happens, they always lend a helping hand. They deserve a better life, and Mo Yuan had also thought about protecting himself and avoiding becoming a target of public criticism, so he always used a large group as a shield to avoid being too conspicuous and arousing the jealousy of others.
However, Mo Yuan now has a new idea in his mind: the relationship between everyone is not necessarily just about mutual exploitation, but can be about helping each other and making progress together.
Because everyone shares a common goal: to improve their family's impoverished situation through their own efforts. As long as they can see hope for the future, Mo Yuan believes everyone will go all out, even fight desperately.
If Mo Yuan could show them the way forward, then everyone would certainly put in the effort without hesitation.
After all, having been reborn, Mo Yuan has a clear understanding of future development trends. He is willing to help everyone find the right direction and achieve their common goals. In this way, not only will everyone's lives improve, but the entire village will also usher in prosperity and development.
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