Return To 1977 Chapter 326: Gu family
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In fact, Hong Yanwu, like "Tangxiner" and "Ciermei", is also trapped in the pain of "the melon seller, but can't eat the melon".
It can even be said that his pain is far greater than theirs.
Because "Tang Xin'er" and "Ci'er Mei" just can't watch color TV, at least they can take some small things back to "satisfy their cravings". But Hong Yanwu didn't dare to share the fruits of victory with his family.
The reality is that he holds an electrical appliance store with a full range of goods in his hands.
If he really buys them all, he can make the Hong family instantly become the first ordinary family in the Republic to completely catch up with the wealthy classes in developed countries.
Not only will it shock the entire Furuoli, it will even be enough to alarm major newspapers and foreign reporters in China.
But precisely because of this, he didn't even dare to send a TV home. Because he really couldn't find a valid reason.
He himself had imagined that even black and white TVs were so eye-catching these days. If he really dared to take a color TV home, the destined result would undoubtedly be to scare his parents, eldest brother, sister-in-law and sister half to death.
In less than two hours, this matter will spread throughout the alley.
Zhang Baocheng from the police station had to find his home, and Aunt Bian also had to ask. If they didn't figure him out, they might have to spend the night in the "bureau".
So, this is the tragedy of Hong Yanwu. No matter how much money you have, there will be good things. If you can't explain the origin clearly, you can't get it home, which is really a pity.
In fact, it was other people who benefited from Hong Yanwu first.
For example, for the Chang family and the Song family, Hong Yanwu sold them a color TV each at cost price.
Actually, Director Song already has a TV at home, but it is a 12-inch Hungarian "Superstar" black and white TV
So when the director's wife heard that there was an 18-inch Hitachi color TV and it was so cheap, she was moved. But she was firstly suspicious of the origin, and secondly worried about the quality.
For this matter, the Song family held a family discussion, with different attitudes.
Of course Song Pingping was on the same side as his mother, feeling suspicious, so it was better to be cautious. She said that although her family's income was high, her parents' combined salary was only 500 yuan. Stop letting people lie to you.
Song Guofu undoubtedly believed Hong Yanwu, and expressed great indignation and protest on the spot, complaining that his mother and sister should not doubt his friend for nothing, which was too unreasonable.
But Song Pingping just said, "It's just your few friends who are here to take advantage of you, aren't they?" Song Guofu was speechless.
Fortunately, Director Song supports his son. He said that he didn't think Hong Yanwu was that kind of person, and that the fact that his son had a friend who worked hard for the teacher was enough to prove his character. You can ask him to bring the TV.
In this way, the Song family did not miss this opportunity.
The final result is of course that facts speak louder than words. The director's wife was speechless when she saw the color TV set sent by Hong Yanwu and the invoice issued by the "Service Department for Overseas Personnel". Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan were very enthusiastically invited to have a meal at home.
Song Guofu felt that his face was bright because of this, and he felt quite proud when he saw his sister's demeanor.
Fang Ting found out later, but she couldn't help but feel awkward in her heart for a few days. Because she really didn't expect and was not happy that Hong Yanwu had such great abilities.
However, the effect of color TV is better than that of black and white, and she also bought the Song family's black and white TV home for a hundred yuan. This finally made up for her little unhappiness.
As for the Chang family, of course they completely believed in Hong Yanwu.
They didn't even look at anything, so they readily paid 1,400 yuan and let Hong Yanwu take it away.
When Hong Yanwu delivered the color TV to the Chang family, the Chang family was immediately overjoyed, as if they had received a golden doll.
Needless to say, the sensation caused by this color TV in the Chang family building was extraordinary.
Since then, Chang's house has been bustling with people every night, almost becoming a "public cinema." It is a small pain that makes the Chang family look good, but also makes them unbearable to be disturbed.
The only thing I didn't expect was that He Jiefu came to the Chang family once and actually asked the Chang family to send a message to Hong Yanwu, asking if he could help build one.
Hong Yanwu was too embarrassed to shirk, so he sold another one to He Jiefu for one thousand eight hundred dollars.
Fortunately, Lao He Ting was able to handle things clearly and was not too greedy. With the TV in hand, Hong Yanwu was relieved of the troublesome task of getting stamps. This is an unexpected good thing.
But having said that, the more he watched other people enjoy this kind of joy, the more Hong Yanwu felt embarrassed for his own family.
Especially for his mother and sister, if he didn't do something, he would feel so bad, and he would feel like living was meaningless.
No matter what, you still have to change your family’s living conditions to some extent? Otherwise, no matter how much you get, wouldn’t it be the same as nothing?
Hmm... It's not good to be too ostentatious, but something a bit low-key and practical is fine, right?
After pondering over it, Hong Yanwu came up with some ideas.
First of all, he felt that he and Chen Liquan were also in Sanyue's class.
Each person can get about 18 yuan per month in piece-rate wages, and if he is busy in the summer, he can earn 2 yuan more. If we don't eat or drink together, it will cost more than 100 yuan.
If this is the basis, it might make sense to give my sister a VCR.
Secondly, what he wanted to do was to help his mother and use the money he paid back to Beijing to pay for work to buy something big for his family.
As for what to buy, the most practical first choice is of course a washing machine.
With it, all the women in the family will be liberated. At least in winter, their hands won't be cracked by cold water.
It's a pity that this thing can't be made in China these days, which means there is no washing powder. Even if you buy imported electrical appliances, they are just like furnishings, no different from buying a rice vat for your home.
The next best thing is to buy a refrigerator.
It’s hot summer now. I bought a refrigerator that can hold food, soda, and popsicles. I can also buy some meat to store. The eggs won’t go bad, so my family won’t have to run to the grocery store all the time. It’s really practical. .
And it looks like a cabinet, so it’s quite suitable to put it at home without being as eye-catching as a TV.
The only difficulty is not knowing whether my mother will let her go.
In his eyes, although his mother has a very far-sighted vision, she is still from the previous generation and probably does not understand the importance of electrical appliances to life.
Besides, I have lived a hard life for too long, and I am used to being thrifty. It might be too much for her to spend hundreds of dollars on household appliances that consume electricity every month.
But no matter what, what he decided to do must be done, or at least try. If it doesn’t work, think about it again.
So Hong Yanru became the first beneficiary.
One night at the end of June, Hong Yanwu brought his VCR to the east courtyard of Guanyin Yuan to look for his sister.
It was a coincidence that he heard Hong Yanru and Su Xiu reciting English words together from inside Hong Yanru's room.
This kid just pushed the door open and entered his sister's house without knocking.
And as soon as he stepped through the door, he started singing the alphabet song to the tune of "Two Tigers".
"ABCD, ABCD, EFG, EFG, HIGK, HIGK, LMN, LMN..."
It goes without saying that his sudden intrusion must have startled both girls. But then they were all happy.
One said, "Third brother, what are you singing?"
The other one also said, "Brother Xiao Wu, what are you doing? You scared us. I just forgot the words I just memorized..."
But Hong Yanwu was shameless and even boasted about himself. "How is it? My English is good, right?"
And he found a chair and sat next to the two of them. As soon as he put the VCR on the table, the two girls' eyes widened.
"Third brother, what is this?"
"Let me see, oh, it's a radio..."
Hong Yanwu curled his lips.
"Xiu'er, what did the teacher teach you? If you know it, you know it, if you don't know it, you don't know it. This is called a video recorder, and it's portable..."
Su Xiu no longer cared about the retorts, she could only marvel.
"Wow, so small!"
"Hey, that's what I said. If it's too big, does it mean it's portable?"
Hong Yanru asked again, "What is a video recorder?"
There happens to be a blank tape inside the "brick". Hong Yanwu pressed the record button and demonstrated to them.
"Hey, hey, hey, both girls are little idiots..."
Then he played the sound, and Hong Yanru and Su Xiu both laughed again, finding it very interesting.
He then added additional explanations.
"Isn't it fun? This is the latest product from Japan, specially designed for families. It can learn English and listen to music. There are tapes inside, which can record and play back. It can be used for recording and recording. You can listen to it whenever you want. Just record it..."
Su Xiu was the most curious, and couldn't help but play with the VCR first, and admired it.
"This is the first time I have seen this little thing. Our school broadcast room uses such a big one, and this tape is different..."
But Hong Yanru was focused on another thing.
"How much does this cost? Third brother, where did you get it?"
Of course Hong Yanwu had already thought of his words.
"The original price was one hundred and fifteen, but there was something wrong with it. A guy didn't want it anymore, so he transferred it to me for eighty yuan. I've already found someone to fix it. In fact, don't delay, you want to go to the department store I can’t even buy it. I got it specially for you. It’s cheap, right?”
Hong Yanru was both happy and a little hesitant. "Are you telling the truth?"
Hong Yanwu vowed to do so. I also took out the invoice. "You still don't believe me? I want to fool you and me, bastard."
"Oh my, my, you are getting more and more wild now that you are learning outside..."
Before Hong Yanru spoke, Su Xiu couldn't help but start arguing, but then she looked at Hong Yanru with envy.
"Xiaoru, Brother Xiaowu is so kind to you..."
"Xiu'er, look at you." Hong Yanru smiled. Of course she could see that Su Xiu was fascinated by this VCR. Just express it very generously. "Isn't mine yours? If you like it, let's listen to it instead, or you can take it back today..."
Hong Yanwu had expected Hong Yanru's attitude. Gentleness and generosity are the most characteristic features of my sister's temperament, and she has always been close friends with Su Xiu.
To be honest, he also watched Su Xiu grow up. Apart from not being related by blood, she is actually similar to his sister in terms of affection.
So when Su Xiu looked at him pitifully, he said the same thing, "Xiu'er, since you also call me brother. In my place, you are just like Xiaoru. You two can discuss it yourself. Anyone can listen...Look, I still have a tape of Teresa Teng and a spare battery. You can all listen to it while lying on the bed."
"Brother Xiao Wu, you are so interesting!"
Su Xiu immediately beamed with joy.
Unexpectedly, Hong Yanwu actually flattered her again.
"But one thing, the final exam is coming soon. I know our Xiaoru, there will be no problem. But if you fail the exam because you are bored with toys, don't blame me..."
"Humph! Disgusting!"
Su Xiu stuck out her tongue and made a face.