Chapter 61: Pay wages and buy clothes

Even though some people were curious about Hang Jingshu's identity, they were sensible enough not to ask around. Nowadays, anyone with connections was not to be messed with.

Hang Jingshu took the things given by his classmates home, and Yu Lihong, who opened the door, was very surprised: "Xiao Hang, where did you buy these things?"

Why is it so mixed up?

Hang Jingshu felt happy and helpless. While packing up the things in his hands, he talked about what happened today.

Yu Lihong was envious: "Xiaohang, you are so lucky. At my age, it's too late to learn."

In fact, Hang Jingshu really wanted to say that it is not too late to learn now.

But Yu Lihong changed the subject and said something else: "Hey, my husband insisted on buying me a hairpin. Do you think it looks good?"

As she spoke, she showed Hang Jingshu the red plexiglass hairpin on her head with a simple orchid pattern on it.

Looks like home-made goods.

Hang Jingshu...

Who would understand? Suddenly I was forced to fill my mouth with dog food.

Facing Yu Lihong's expectant eyes, Hang Jingshu praised the legendary Brother-in-law Yu without reservation, and then Yu Lihong went to work with a smile on her face.

Yan Cheng'an and Gu Zhengguo have returned to their normal work, and there are only two elderly people left in the Yan family.

Hang Jingshu saves a lot of time cooking.

We had noodles for dinner. Grandpa Yan had hand-rolled noodles with dried tofu, eggs, cabbage and shredded chicken.

Grandma Yan’s dish is Yangchun noodles, with lard, soy sauce, eggs, and a handful of chopped green onions from the backyard, which is warm, fragrant and delicious.

Finally, in addition to two bowls of noodles, the dishes were served with pickled radishes, two braised chicken legs, and soft and glutinous shredded potato pancakes.

As the old couple are old, it is good for their stomach to eat some coarse grains with their meals. They cut the potatoes and carrots into shreds, mix coarse cornmeal with white flour, and then add two eggs and fry them.

Time flew by like flowing water, and a short week passed very quickly. During this period, Hang Jingshu studied hard, cooked well, and even found time to write two manuscripts.

Because there are no longer two big eaters in the family, the food in Yan's family has returned to its previous taste.

The dry weather in autumn can easily cause internal heat, so Hang Jingshu would stew pear soup for the two elderly people in the morning. There must be meat at noon, which is mostly cooked by steaming.

Steamed spare ribs with yam and radish, steamed chicken with mushrooms, and steamed lotus root with minced meat are simple and nourishing dishes that won’t make you get irritated.

There are few sea fish available here, so Hang Jingshu gets up early on Sundays and goes to the farmers' market to wait. The steamed sea bass is delicious and only needs simple soy sauce, green onions and ginger to make it tasty.

The two elderly people also enjoyed the meal.

Of course, every meal must include dishes that Grandpa Yan likes. As the elderly get older, we can’t just focus on their health, we also have to take care of their emotions.

Wang Silan also wrote a message to Hang Jingshu at the gate, saying that she would not be coming to the city in the near future and would first deliver the goods at the county market so that she would be close to home.

In a blink of an eye, it was Sunday, October 28th. Grandma Yan paid Hang Jingshu his salary last night, still 60 yuan.

Hang Jingshu wanted to return the 20 yuan on the spot, but was stopped by Grandma Yan: "Those two boys have only been gone for half a month, and you have been worried about them all the time. It is said that food is worse than medicine. We old couple have seen your efforts, so just take the money."

"I'll be sad if you refuse me again."

Since people said so, Hang Jingshu could only accept it first, and then secretly made up his mind to work harder!

The 28th was Hang Jingshu's day off. His parents were busy selling goods and specifically told him not to go home yet. So Hang Jingshu planned to go to Liu Kangyuan's place.

The weather is getting colder, I have to buy a sweater.

It was a bit far to walk there, so Hang Jingshu finally decided to take the bus.

Fortunately, there is no heating on the bus and the windows can be opened, otherwise the smell in the bus would be too disastrous.

After getting off the bus, I walked a few steps and arrived at Liu Kangyuan's place.

I haven't been here for a long time. The shop is decorated more beautifully and stylishly than before.

Through the glass, you can see that there are always many people choosing clothes inside.

As soon as Hang Jingshu walked in, he heard Liu Kangyuan introducing her clothes: "These are all foreign trade goods, machine-woven, absolutely great value!"

If people's emotions are suppressed for too long, they will explode. Now is an era of economic boom and everyone wants to pursue individuality, so bright colors are so popular.

The sweaters sold by Liu Kangyuan are of good quality and fashionable styles, so many wealthy people like to buy clothes here.

Currently, the monthly salary of workers is around 40 to 200 yuan. Skilled workers are divided into different levels, and the higher the level, the higher the corresponding salary.

Moreover, the current eight-hour work system and nine-to-five life leave everyone with more spare time.

It is normal to save up for a month or two to buy new clothes to wear.

People are not afraid of wearing the same clothes as others, but are more interested in what you have, so I must have it too.

Liu Kangyuan's business has always been good, and the sales of the dolls have also been good.

Liu Kangyuan, who was busy bargaining with a customer, also noticed Hang Jingshu's presence. Thinking that she was still here to sell something, she gave her a look that asked her to wait.

Only after this wave of guests left satisfied did Liu Kangyuan have time to drink a sip of water and greet Hang Jingshu.

"Xiao Hang, you are here. The pendants you sent these two times are selling very fast. Your second sister's craftsmanship is really good!"

Liu Kangyuan had a very good impression of Hang Jingshu and his mother and daughter. They were very tactful and the things they sent to her were always the best and most exquisite. Naturally, she was willing to welcome them with a smile.

Hang Jingshu was of course delighted to hear his family members being praised: "I also have to thank you, Sister Xiaoyuan, for your insight and courage to think and act. Otherwise, we would not be able to sell this little thing even if we had it."

Liu Kangyuan was not one to beat around the bush, so she asked directly, "So what good things have you prepared for today?"

Hang Jingshu explained his purpose with a faint smile on his face: "Sister Xiaoyuan, I came here to buy a sweater."

"Oh! Of course it's no problem!" Liu Kangyuan immediately stood up and introduced to Hang Jingshu: "The sweaters here are all the latest models with bright colors, just right for a girl of your age!"

She originally thought that Hang Jingshu came to her specifically to ask her to recommend new things, but unexpectedly he came to buy clothes.

This deserves a good reception!

Liu Kangyuan excitedly took out several sweaters, including basic styles and ones with lace collars, in colors of light yellow, dark green, cobalt blue and bright red.

"Xiao Hang, you are much whiter this time than last time. You can wear all these colors. I won't take advantage of you. I'll give you this price," said Liu Kangyuan, and then she made a 25 gesture to Hang Jingshu.

It's a very affordable price.

Hang Jingshu did not hesitate, "Okay, I want three, one each in dark green, blue, and red."

Liu Kangyuan kindly suggested: "Xiaohang, you are young, so it would be more appropriate for you to buy a light yellow one."

Hang Jingshu smiled and shook his head to refuse: "Sister Xiaoyuan, I'm not buying this for myself. These three colors are good enough."