Chapter 674: Cover-up
Lu Miao thought about the wording to explain:
"It seems to be invented overseas. Barber shops can use it. I thought our country also introduced it."
Fu Jingyou nodded. "Tell me what it is like. I'll go out and look for it this afternoon. Maybe the department store will sell it."
Lu Miao couldn’t say whether there were hair dryers at the moment.
But since the conversation had come to this point, she gestured to Fu Jingyou and told him the truth:
"It's about this big, and it needs electricity. Um... it has fan blades inside, and some heating copper or iron wire or something. In short, you can adjust the switch to choose whether the air blows out is hot or cold."
"For someone like me with long hair, it's very convenient to blow dry it after washing it, whether it's winter or summer."
Fu Jingyou thought about it briefly, then nodded and kept it in mind.
In the afternoon, after taking care of Lu Miao and the children while they took a nap, he rode his bike to the department store and the barber shop, looking for it carefully.
But at that time, there were indeed things similar to the first generation of hair dryers abroad, but China had just entered the 1980s, so how could it have them?
Even though he couldn't find it, Fu Jingyou didn't give up.
When he was studying the principles of aircraft engines, he happened to have some knowledge about blades, spirals, rotation, etc.
Thinking about the functional features his wife mentioned, Fu Jingyou felt that it should not be difficult if he did it himself.
Without thinking much, Fu Jingyou bought a pack of good cigarettes, got on his bicycle, and went straight to the electromechanical factory.
Fu Jingyou's strength lies not only in his quick mind but also his strong hands-on ability.
The electromechanical plant has a workshop for producing molds, which requires a lot of scrap steel and iron every day.
He went over and handed out cigarettes to everyone, then went straight to the recycling basket to pick out the usable parts.
Afterwards, he used the factory's cutting machine and welding equipment directly, and he ran from one workshop to another.
What's more, he disassembled and reassembled it with a pile of scrap iron and steel, and the very limited electrical wires he could find.
They broke up and reunited several times throughout the afternoon, and by the time the electromechanical factory was almost done with get off work, he had actually made a gadget that could blow hot air.
Yes, hot air only.
Fu Jingyou still hasn't figured out the principles behind cooling and blowing cold air.
But it’s enough.
The hot air is just right.
So that the cold wind won’t give his wife a headache.
Fu Jingyou rolled it up and stuffed the things into the bag.
I greeted a few familiar senior colleagues and told them that my wife had given birth to a child, and I would invite them to come over for the full moon banquet.
A group of people in the factory asked him whether it was a boy or a girl.
When they heard it was a boy, everyone came to congratulate him and said they had to go and share in the joy.
Fu Jingyou smiled and said nothing more, then went home quickly.
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At night, Lu Miao washed his hair as he wished. He felt relaxed and fragrant all over, and his mood and spirit became better.
She hugged him and kissed him, praising him to the sky:
"You're amazing! How come you're so good with your hands? With your skills, you'll never have to worry about going hungry! You'll make a killing if you invent a hair dryer!"
Fu Jingyou used scrap iron and steel plates to weld a hair dryer. Although it is not beautiful, it is completely sufficient at this stage.
Moreover, this was his first attempt at it, and he was able to achieve this result, which is really extraordinary.
Very impressive!
Fu Jingyou didn’t know if he was really that great, but he thought his wife was quite great.
Just a few kisses can make his breathing disordered.
He held her in his arms and gave her a deep kiss. After a long time, he saw her face flushed and her eyes sparkling with a smile.
My whole body seems to be filled with joy
Fu Jingyou saw this and his mood improved a lot.
Ignoring Xiao Fu, he laid her down, patted her slender waist and said:
"Lie down, I'll give you a massage, you'll recover quickly."
"Um!"
Lu Miao puffed up her face playfully, smiled, and turned over obediently to lie on the pillow.
He was the same as he had been all those nights before.
I gave her a full set of massages in an hour and a half, and then I took care of the younger ones after I put her to sleep.
It is especially important during the confinement period.
Lu Miao suffered a loss when she gave birth to her first child.
Fu Jingyou didn't want her to have any more problems with her health.
So the only requirement for her is to eat well, sleep well and be in a good mood.
She doesn't need to worry about anything else.
In the early stages of pregnancy, Lu Miao felt a little tired.
I rested carefully in the late stages of pregnancy, and I was actually in good condition ten days after giving birth.
Maybe it was because Fu Jingyou gave her a good massage.
Her body is not under too much strain and she can follow the doctor's instructions and engage in moderate exercise.
In order to recover as soon as possible, she controls her limits when she is alone, and occasionally does some simple arm stretching and yoga.
That’s all for now about Jingbei Courtyard, let’s talk about the other side.
In the southern county, Hu Zhiyuan received a call from Fu Jingyou announcing the good news. The next day while working, he stopped by Dahe Village to inform him of the good news.
When the villagers saw him, they all came up to ask if there was any new policy news.
Later, when they learned that the Fu family had a new addition, the crowd also burst into enthusiastic congratulations and discussions.
Given the historical context, even if life was poor, having a large family was something to be envied.
Especially families with more boys.
Excluding the preference for boys over girls, a boy also means that the family has another strong labor force.
With more men in the family, there is no need to worry about being bullied by outsiders.
The neighbors in the village were chatting and asking Hu Zhiyuan whether the baby born in the Fu family was a boy or a girl.
"Long-distance calls are expensive, and the conversation was vague. Comrade Xiao Fu just said the baby is born, and both the adult and the child are doing well, but he didn't mention anything else for now! I'm here to share the good news today. You can ask Uncle Hongjin later after he calls and asks for details!"
Hu Zhiyuan is telling the truth.
The call was connected and the other end hung up in a hurry after just a few words.
His sister just gave birth, so the house definitely needs someone to take care of it.
Fu Jingyou was anxious to go back, and Hu Zhiyuan thought about it and felt that it was the right thing to do.
But his truth, when heard by those jealous and jealous people in the village, was:
Definitely a daughter.
If it was a son, they would have announced it long ago. Why would they be hiding it like this?
Behind the crowd, several female comrades pursed their lips and glanced at each other meaningfully.
They all showed an "understanding" look.
Each family has its own ideas and calculations, but these have nothing to do with the Fu family courtyard in northern Beijing.
Hu Zhiyuan didn't stay outside for too long before He Hongjin was called back from the field.
He Hongjin invited Hu Zhiyuan to his home for dinner.
At the dinner table, He Hongjin was in high spirits. He took out a small porcelain jar of rice wine, which was rare since his stroke, and clinked glasses with Hu Zhiyuan, drinking two cups.
Of course, I also asked about the child in detail.
"Is it a girl or a boy? How's the child's mother?"
He Hongjin is also concerned about the child's gender.
But he just asked, just to know whether it was a grandson or a granddaughter.
It is not the kind of patriarchal mentality that exists in many traditional families.
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