"How can you say that? You have good taste. I think the most important thing for a man is not to be rich, but to have good taste.”
"Brother Xu, you used to spend 60 yuan on a semi-steel watch. Now that it has increased to 160 yuan, you've saved a full 100 yuan.”
At this point, Yu Haitang's heart was beating very fast, and she couldn't calm down at all.
She couldn't even afford the previous 60 yuan, let alone the current price.
Her parents had worked all their lives, but they couldn't bear to buy a half-steel watch, which was equivalent to two months of an ordinary person's salary.
He could ride a bicycle to work, save money on the monthly bus fare, and use it to carry children.
Other than checking the time, the watch was really used to keep up appearances.
You could listen to the radio, and sometimes there was opera, but it was rare now.
The sewing machine could be used to make some clothes and quilts for the family.
The only popular item was the watch, which was more for decoration than practical use.
"The watch was a coincidence. The factory manager sent me twenty-two industrial coupons. I used them to buy a Phoenix bicycle. It would be a waste not to use the remaining six, so I thought I might as well buy a watch.”
Xu Damao changed the topic and told him about the Phoenix bicycle.
Sure enough, when she heard that he had a Phoenix bicycle, Yu Haitang immediately asked.
"Brother Xu, did you really buy a Phoenix bicycle before the price increased?”
Northern River had already started to increase the price of Phoenix bicycles. The price of a bicycle was as high as 650 dollars.
Northern River wasn't too far away from the capital, and it wouldn't be long before the price rose.
In addition, the supply and marketing cooperative was basically out of stock now. Those who wanted to buy it now would definitely have to spend 650 yuan and 65 industrial coupons.
"Brother Xu, can you take me to see the bicycles later?”
Yu Haitang's eyes were filled with anticipation. She had never seen a Phoenix bicycle up close.
In the past, whenever she saw someone riding on the street, she would quickly call her sister out to take a look.
"That's so troublesome. Haitang, I might as well ride your bicycle home today.”
Xu Damao knew that he had to strike while the iron was hot. Otherwise, who knew if someone would cause trouble?
When he met someone like Qin Huairu, he would ruin her plans. Of course, Qin Huairu was smart and knew her limits. She would not target him.
"Brother Xu, isn't this not good? My family doesn't know yet.”
Yu Haitang sounded conflicted. Of course, she wanted to ride a bicycle home. That would be so embarrassing.
But if his parents knew, they would definitely be angry.
"Don't be afraid. I happen to have sausages from the factory manager. Uncle and Auntie will definitely be happy when they see them.”
Xu Damao had a way to deal with them.
If it didn't work, then 20 catties.
At least before 1965, this method was very effective.
"Brother Xu, is what you said true?”
Yu Haitang couldn't believe it. Meat was so precious now.
Knowing that the rolling mill had meat to eat every day, the people outside were envious.
For example, when she came to the rolling mill to be a broadcaster, her younger brother was so jealous that he wanted to join the mill.
"Of course it's true. Hurry up and eat.”
Xu Damao tasted the red braised pork and knew that it must have been made by He Yuzhu's disciple.
The kid was called Ma Hua. He had just learned his cooking skills and was much worse than He Yuzhu.
The workers also knew about it and did not take it to heart. Besides, the taste of the meat was not bad.
"Brother Xu, I'll go first. I'll look for you after work.”
Yu Haitang finished the braised pork and one and a half steamed buns. She put the remaining steamed buns into the lunch box and stopped eating.
The house was filled with steamed buns made from sweet potatoes and cornflour. He could save some food by bringing the steamed buns back.
"Okay, don't forget. I'll wait for you then.”
After replying, Xu Damao patiently sat in his seat and finished chewing the steamed bun.
Seeing Yu Haitang leave, some workers gathered around her.
"Not bad, Brother Xu. You're talking about it already?”
"Of course! Look at who Brother Xu is! He's our studio's projectionist!”
"Hey, Brother Xu, tell me, what were you two talking about just now?”
……
"Cough cough, don't go out and talk nonsense. This matter hasn't been settled yet!”
Xu Damao was speechless at these gossipy guys, but he had no choice.
Now that there were no entertainment activities, everyone wanted to have something to gossip about every day.
"No problem, Brother Xu. We're just having a private chat in the factory. We won't talk outside. Also, if anyone dares to get close to Haitang, we'll directly push them to the toilet and beat them up.”
These were all workers of the third or fourth grade, with a salary of 50 to 60.
Some of them needed to bring meat to their families every day. Their entire families were counting on the meat in the canteen.
Some wanted to date someone, so they needed to change their votes.
Which one of them wouldn't please Xu Damao?
"You guys helped me, and I helped you guys, right? In the future, if you need any tickets, just tell me ten days in advance and I'll guarantee that I'll get them for you.”
Xu Damao was very confident. Starting from this year, the situation would be slightly more relaxed.
If it was last year, not only would it be difficult to get tickets, but it would also be difficult to buy things.
If he couldn't buy anything, how could he make others owe him?
It was different now. Not only did the entire factory expect him to get pork, but he could also do it for those who were in a hurry to get tickets.
Xu Damao wasn't worried because he wouldn't need too many.
The situation was just slightly relaxed. Everyone didn't have enough to eat, so how could they have the mood to find a partner?
It was only because the rolling mill had been eating well recently that the workers were idle.
He couldn't do things that were too tiring, but it wasn't a problem to talk about a partner.
"Thank you so much, Brother Xu!"
"There's nothing to say. Brother Xu, you're the most loyal!”
The workers were overjoyed and kept thanking Xu Damao.
They didn't lack money or tickets, but if they had money but no tickets, they couldn't buy anything.
Even if they had money, what was the use?
"It's nothing. Don't tell too many people.”
Xu Damao thought that it was useless to keep some tickets, so he might as well exchange them for money with the workers.
It was not like he was going to the black market to sell them. As long as his price was not high, no one could say anything about it.
Or, he could exchange industrial bonds with some workers.
Xu Damao didn't believe that someone would still find trouble with him like this.
"Alright, Brother Xu, I'll be counting on you in the future.”
With that, the workers left happily.
In the future, if anyone dared to make things difficult for Xu Damao in the factory, they would be the first to disagree.
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