Since they were all neighbors, Yun Qiao and He Tingjun did not hide anything and told each other all the expenses involved in the sale.
When everyone heard that it was purchased through a consignment from Shenyang and that Harbin, the capital of Songjiang Province, didn't have it, most of them immediately gave up. But there were still some who were persistent and really wanted to buy it, so they kept asking questions, and Yun Qiao was always open with all his knowledge.
Seeing that adults and children were unable to move around the washing machine, He Tingjun simply connected an electrical strip and let the washing machine demonstrate how to wash clothes on the spot.
The mother-in-law of a military wife was old and didn't trust machines. She always felt that machines were not as dexterous as her hands. She touched the lid of the washing machine, opened it and looked inside, and said with a look of doubt: "This washing machine is just a big tub. It can't knead or rub. Can it wash clothes clean?"
He Tingjun connected the wires and filled the washing machine with water. He smiled and said, "Of course you can. This washing machine is used to wash clothes. If it can't even wash clothes clean, who would buy it?"
Her daughter-in-law stopped her and said, "Mom, Captain He is demonstrating how to use the washing machine. Please wait patiently for a while. Once the clothes are washed, you will know whether they are clean or not."
"Well, I'll wait and see," she said. "If it washes well, I'll ask my eldest brother to buy us one tomorrow. I've been washing clothes at home all my life. Even in the cold winter, I still put my fingers into icy water. The joints of all my fingers are frozen and deformed. Now that I'm old, let me enjoy the blessings of the new era!"
Yun Qiao knew this old lady. She lived in Courtyard No. 1 at the entrance of Hutong No. 6. Her son was a deputy regiment leader and her family was well-off.
Yun Qiao threw the dirty cotton-padded jacket he had worn earlier into the washing machine, added two more drops of detergent, and then turned the switch button to set the timer for the longest ten minutes. Then he turned around and said confidently to the old lady, "Auntie, please wait. This washing machine will definitely not let you down!"
She had used a washing machine in her previous life, so she knew that washing machines can sometimes be cleaner than hand washing.
The old lady hummed, then heard the washing machine start to vibrate and a humming sound came from inside. She asked curiously, "It's starting now?"
Yun Qiao nodded. "The washing machine is pretty simple to operate. First, put the clothes in, then fill the water to cover them. Finally, add the right amount of detergent. If you have fewer clothes, use less; if you have more, use more. The more detergent you add, the cleaner the clothes will be. Once everything is done, close the lid, press this knob, set the timer, and it will automatically start washing."
"It's quite simple, even simpler than turning on the TV." She has a TV at home, which she can't turn on by herself, so she always has to call her grandchildren to help her.
The process of washing clothes in a washing machine is rather boring, but it can't resist everyone's curiosity, so it's not boring.
Yun Qiao went into the house, brought out a thermos, and took out a few bowls, pouring water for everyone.
The old lady took Yun Qiao's bowl, drank from it, and then came to Yun Qiao's side and asked, "Miss, how long do you plan to wash it?"
"Auntie, I set it for ten minutes." Yun Qiao patiently explained, "Turn this knob all the way down, and that's ten minutes."
The old lady then asked, "So half a twist would be seven or eight minutes, right?"
Yun Qiao nodded and smiled, "Yes, you are really smart."
The old lady blushed at Yun Qiao's praise, and her eyes and eyebrows were full of smiles: "You, girl, are really good at talking."
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