The next day, the couple went to the city after breakfast to buy ingredients for tomorrow's dinner party.
"Wife, how many people are there? How many tables do we need to prepare?"
"There are about ten people helping out during those days. Tomorrow, call Lei Zi and Da Shu's wife over to help with cooking. Add Da Han Ge and Xiao Jie's families, and we'll have to seat three tables."
Su Xieqiu sat on the back of the bicycle and asked him who was helping him.
"Erqiao and Dayun helped guard the place for three days and did not leave at night. Although my uncle paid them wages, it was not much. I heard that the conditions of the three families are not very good. I will buy more meat and vegetables later and ask them to take a bowl back after dinner tomorrow."
Su Xieqiu couldn't help but sigh when he recalled what Dashu's wife had said the other day, that the children in Erqiao's family took turns wearing cotton trousers in winter.
"I also packed some of Haohao and Xuanxuan's clothes, as well as our old cotton-padded clothes. I'll ask them to take them back and give them to their children to wear. It's also a way to thank them for helping you keep vigil for the old man."
Su Xieqiu said that they were old clothes, but in fact they were what they often wore at home, and they were about 60% to 70% new.
Since opening the clothing factory, Lu Yiming has sent clothes over several times every year.
Especially for the three children, there is no way they can wear all the clothes. Children grow so fast that some clothes become too small after only a few wears.
Han Zhenyu nodded and said, "I remember I still have a few pairs of half-worn rubber shoes. I don't wear them very often. I'll give them to them."
Su Xieqiu smiled and said, "I have packed them. There are also a few pairs of Haohao and Xuanxuan's leather boots from last year. They are all half-new. Let them go together tomorrow."
"Wife, you are so thoughtful." Han Zhenyu held her hand around his waist and sighed thankfully, "Since we got married, you have never made me worry about family matters. I feel so lucky to marry you."
"Why are you saying these things again? If you hadn't worked so hard outside, my child and I wouldn't be able to live the carefree life we do now. You are the one who has paid the most."
She put her arms around Han Zhenyu's strong waist, put her cheek on his broad and warm back, and said softly:
"I always feel very lucky to be able to live in this simple era and marry the person I love. And that person holds me in his hands and cares for me. I really feel very, very happy."
Han Zhenyu listened to her murmurs, and his whole heart seemed to be soaked in warm water.
The corners of his mouth slightly raised, outlining a faint smile, "Wife, if you hadn't come here, I wouldn't dare to imagine my life now. So, I am the lucky one.
Su Xieqiu leaned on his back with her eyes closed, feeling a surge of happiness.
When they were almost in the city, Su Xieqiu took her hands off his waist.
Han Zhenyu chuckled and rode his bicycle to the largest supply and marketing cooperative, where a more complete range of products were available.
Supplies have not been as tight as before in the past two years. When they arrived, there were still some pork scraps on the chopping board.
If it were a few years ago, these things would have been snatched away long ago.
Han Zhenyu and Su Xieqiu looked down on the meat and refused to take it.
The two bought some seasonings and snacks, used their soon-to-expire tickets, and went to Yuan Liyong's place. He still worked at the slaughterhouse, so they could ask him to help save some meat.
Yuan Liyong went to work in the early morning and had just gotten off work.
He was about to rest after dinner when Han Zhenyu and his wife arrived.
Han Zhenyu frowned when he saw the dark circles under his eyes. "How long have you not slept? Why are you so tired?"
Yuan Liyong yawned. "This is the goods that just arrived the day before yesterday. I'm busy selling them. The slaughterhouse just changed its leader. I'm not very familiar with him. It's not good for me to ask for leave all the time. I have to go there every day to deal with it."
Han Zhenyu looked at him and whispered, "I see that the policy has been relaxed a lot now. There has been no investigation into speculation for a long time. Why don't you quit that job?"
"That's what I was planning." Yuan Liyong asked them to sit down and asked:
"Do you have any relatives looking for work? My second brother and I have to give up our jobs as temporary workers in the slaughterhouse. If you don't mind the hard work, come and work. You can earn about 20 yuan a month, and occasionally you can get some leftovers and pig offal to eat."
At this time, Sister Yuan came over with tea and melon seeds.
"Thank you, big sister." The couple hurriedly thanked her.
Sister Yuan smiled innocently and went to the kitchen.
Han Zhenyu took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "I have many poor relatives. Please keep these two places for me. Let me know when you go to work and I will ask them to come over."
Yuan Liyong thought for a moment and said, "In that case, then help me find a few trustworthy people who are more flexible in their thinking. I am planning to distribute products to the neighboring counties and cities, but I don't have enough manpower right now."
"No problem. How many people do you need? I'll help you find them when I get back."
If he didn't know the future policies, Han Zhenyu would not dare to take people to the black market.
But reform and opening up were about to begin, and no one at the top was in charge of speculation, so he dared to call his brothers over.
Yuan Liyong told him about the job benefits, "Please help me find four people first. Food and accommodation will be provided. The monthly salary is 35 yuan, and there will be bonuses if the work is good."
"Okay, when do I start working?" Han Zhenyu felt that the treatment he offered was good, almost as good as the salary of a regular employee.
"If it's convenient, let them come the day after tomorrow. It's a good opportunity for them to follow me and get familiar with the route. As for the temporary workers at the slaughterhouse, they will have to come next month."
Yuan Liyong grabbed a handful of melon seeds, ate them and asked with a smile: "Why did you two come together? What's the matter?"
Han Zhenyu sighed and told him about Old Man Han.
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