In the courtyard, Zhao Zhengyuan was seen carrying a large cardboard box as he walked ahead.
Zhao Dajiang, who was behind, was carrying a lot of things in his hands.
Gu Wei immediately got up and left the room.
"Uncle Zhao, Yuanzi, when did you go to the city?"
Zhao Dajiang's face lit up with a smile. "As soon as we heard the news that the TV sets for the building had arrived, we got up early and got to work."
Zhao Zhengyuan grinned and chimed in, "That's right. As soon as they start work, I'm the second one in line to buy it! Brother Gu, you have no idea, so many people were envious of me on the way back by car."
Infected by the emotions of the father and son, Gu Wei also smiled broadly, "Of course I'm envious, come inside quickly."
When Gu Jianguo and the others saw that the Zhao family had bought a television set, they were both envious and happy for them.
At the same time, I firmly believe that as long as I work hard, buying my own television will no longer be a dream in the near future.
Gu Wei waited until Zhao Zhengyuan put the TV box down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), and casually asked, "How much did you pay for it?"
Zhao Dajiang held up four fingers: "Four hundred yuan."
"That's really not cheap," Gu Jianguo interjected.
Although Li Guizhi and Gu Hongjie did not speak, their expressions conveyed the same meaning.
After all, in an era when monthly wages were only a few dozen yuan, four hundred yuan was a lot of money.
Zhao Zhengyuan nodded: "That's right. If I relied on my previous salary and saved every penny every month, it would still take me half a year to afford it." After he finished speaking, he looked at Gu Wei with eyes full of gratitude.
Zhao Dajiang said with emotion, "Before, when my family was discussing marriage with their partners, even adding a radio was a struggle. Now, we can buy a TV right away, all thanks to Gu Wei. You are a great benefactor to my family."
Gu Wei quickly waved his hand: "Uncle Zhao, I dare not accept the title of benefactor. You saved me on the mountain back then, didn't you? Besides, the more watches you help me sell, the more I earn. It's a win-win situation for us."
Zhao Dajiang and Zhao Zhengyuan both knew that it wasn't as Gu Wei had said.
Selling watches is such a lucrative job, anyone would be thrilled to take it.
Why was it handed over to their family in particular? It's because they were grateful for even the smallest favor.
But many things don't need to be said too explicitly; just understand them in your heart and show your gratitude through actions later.
The TV box was not unopened; it was opened and inspected when I bought it.
Zhao Zhengyuan carefully took out the black and white television and showed it to them.
Gu Wei noticed that the television was not large and had a protruding fluorescent screen.
The retractable switch likely also has a volume control function.
He recalled the information he had found, which said that in the 1980s, one could generally only receive three channels, classified by level: the central station, the provincial station, and the local station.
Moreover, the program doesn't run all night; it usually ends around 10 p.m.
Such a small black-and-white television is now only owned by a few families.
If someone has a television, their house will definitely become the gathering place for the surrounding neighbors.
Every evening at 7 p.m., people without televisions would gather at homes with televisions.
In the summer, families with televisions would move them outside so that everyone could enjoy them together.
Gu Wei hesitated to buy a television because he was worried that having one would mean his house would never be quiet again due to the constant flow of people coming and going.
Moreover, they are not local residents; if they are too high-profile, they are likely to attract envy and jealousy, and others may try to sabotage them behind their backs.
After chatting for a while, Zhao Dajiang and his group, having drunk their fill of tea and rested their feet, decided to say goodbye and leave.
"Your Aunt Zhao and her daughter are still waiting at home. If they hadn't gotten up so early, they definitely would have gone with us." Zhao Dajiang asked with a smile, "Gu Wei, are you busy later?"
Zhao Zhengyuan looked at Gu Wei expectantly: "Yeah, Brother Gu, if you're free, why don't you come back to the forest farm with us!"
Gu Wei didn't want to face a large crowd, and he also had other plans and arrangements.
"Let's do it another day. You can take the TV home and tune the channels beforehand, so I can watch it right away when I come over."
Although Zhao Zhengyuan and Zhao Dajiang were both a little disappointed, they could completely understand.
Gu Wei is such a busy person.
"Alright."
“Yes, our family is the first in the forest farm to buy a TV. We’ll definitely have a huge crowd coming over. If you go, you’ll probably find it too noisy. It’s better to go later.”
Everyone was chatting and laughing as they walked out. Just as they stepped out of the gate, they saw Zhao Zhengying coming over.
Zhao Zhengying was instantly excited: "Dad, Laozi, you bought the TV!"
Zhao Dajiang said with a smile, "Yeah, we got up early to queue up, and we're just heading back up the mountain."
Zhao Zhengying stared intently at the television set.
My younger brother brought home a television set not long after his wedding.
She married her husband much earlier than he did.
Fortunately, they are all working for Gu Wei now, so maybe they will be able to buy one soon.
Zhao Zhengying actually wanted to go back to her parents' home, but she was afraid of interfering with Gu Wei's business.
Zhao Zhengyuan also wanted to invite his third sister to come back to the forest farm with him, but after glancing at Gu Wei, he was too embarrassed to speak up.
Gu Wei noticed this and suggested with a smile, "Yingzi, why don't you rest today and come back tomorrow or the day after?"
Zhao Zhengying immediately nodded excitedly: "Okay, thank you, Brother Gu."
After watching the three leave, Gu Wei and the others also went back to their house.
"Grandpa, Grandma, you should both rest today. Xiao Jie got first place, so let's not cook at home, let's go out to a restaurant to celebrate."
Gu Hongjie's eyes lit up as he stared at his parents.
He had been looking forward to eating out for a long time.
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