On New Year's Eve, Xu Damao finished a set of twelve pieces of brocade in the courtyard.
His whole body was refreshed and sweaty. He simply wiped it off and changed into a new set of clothes. Tonight was New Year's Eve. Xu Damao only needed to go to the factory to make an appointment, and he would be fine.
He carefully opened the closet, which was filled with bags of gourmet powder. Since last night, Xu Damao had been using the replica magic mirror. At present, the most valuable product was the Treasure Island brand gourmet powder.
In 1908, gourmet powder had been invented in Japan. It was called 'Ajinosu', and it was known as' Ajinosu'. It was popular in Japan, and many people bought it.
After the introduction of gourmet powder into the country, in 1956, Concorde successfully developed a new formula called Concorde gourmet powder. It was of high quality and low consumption, and was widely praised by the people.
However, Kyushu's popularity had only lasted for less than ten years before it was completely crushed by Japan's new product," Strong Mono."
Its freshness was 160 times that of Xiehe gourmet powder!
Formosa brand gourmet powder was " strong gourmet powder ". It was a rare product that was almost extinct in the country. It was difficult to find it in special stores. It could be said that you couldn't buy it even if you had money.
The dishes made with it, no matter how bad the culinary skills were, could still be used to make delicious dishes that would shock the taste buds of the current generation.
(At the end of the 1980s, someone developed the "super fresh gourmet powder", which was more than 600 times fresher than "Xiehe gourmet powder"! Press here not to watch)
Just as he was pushing his bicycle around the courtyard, he saw the Deaf Old Lady holding a walking stick and a pair of brand new cotton shoes.
Xu Damao immediately parked his bicycle and asked,""Deaf old lady, the cotton shoes in your hand were given to you by Lou Xiao'e, right?”
The Deaf Old Lady was confused and bent over."What did you say? I can't hear you."
"Don't pretend you didn't hear me!" Xu Damao said. You nagged Xiao'e to buy you a pair of cotton shoes before the New Year. Now that the things are in your hands, you can't hide it from me.”
The deaf old lady shook her head." What are you talking about, grandson? Why can't I hear a word?"”
This old lady was tactically deaf and only listened to what she wanted to hear.
"Alright, I'll be honest with you. If you continue to pretend to be confused, don't regret it. Are you planning to give these cotton shoes to Silly Zhu? I don't believe that your bound feet can fit this shoe size.”
Seeing that the Deaf Old Lady did not speak, Xu Damao said,""I'll give you a fixed price of 30 catties of food stamps in exchange for this pair of cotton shoes in your hand.”
Although Lou Xiao'e had divorced him, it didn't mean that he would sit back and watch the deaf old lady matchmake his ex-wife and Silly Pillar.
The Deaf Old Mistress had a discerning eye. She was the most intelligent person in the courtyard and had long seen through Qin Huairu's thoughts. Thus, she used this pair of cotton shoes to matchmake Lou Xiao'e and Shazhu. With such a brilliant method, even ten Qin Huairu would not be a match for her.
Xu Damao only had respect for this kind old man who had stayed chaste for his husband who had died in battle when he was young and had survived a lonely life.
The Deaf Old Lady looked at Xu Damao with her cloudy eyes and seemed a little surprised.
"What fine noodles are you talking about, grandson?”
Xu Damao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. 30 catties of grain coupons and 10 catties of fine flour.”
"I like hearing that. Madam saw you wearing new shoes."
The Deaf Old Lady nodded kindly and placed the cotton shoes on the millstone in the courtyard. This also represented the Deaf Old Lady's attitude and indicated that she had given up on the idea of a couple.
Silly Zhu, it seems like you really don't have the fate of getting a wife.
"Thank you, Old Madam! Please accept the food stamps, fine noodles will be sent to you on the first day of the new year!”
Xu Damao counted out 30 catties of food stamps on the spot and handed them to the old lady. Then, he simply changed into new cotton shoes.
"Damao, I sprained my ankle and can't get off the ground. Can you carry me out for a walk?"”
"Alright, since you've asked, I'll let go of anything.”
Xu Damao locked the bicycle and respectfully squatted down to carry the old lady. With his current physique, the old lady's weight was nothing.
Under the guidance of the Deaf Old Lady, Xu Damao soon came to a large willow tree in the shade. There was already an old lady waiting there. Xu Damao recognized that it was Grandma Su from the neighboring alley. Beside her was her granddaughter, Su Meng. She had pigtails and red lips and white teeth like a doll.
When she saw the Deaf Old Lady, she quickly walked up to her.
"I'll charge you 62 catties, so I should give you 12.40 yuan!”
"Don't! 12.50 yuan, that 4.00 yuan was so unpleasant to hear!”
The two old ladies spent half an hour bargaining.
"That won't do," Grandma Su said firmly,"12.40 yuan!"”
The Deaf Old Lady suddenly grinned and took out the 30-pound ration ticket that she had just gotten from Xu Damao."If you give me ten cents more, I'll sell you these thirty catties of food stamps as well!”
Grandma Su thought for a while and nodded decisively."Deal! Madam, you really know how to do business!"
The Deaf Old Lady had gotten what she wanted and was beaming with joy.
Grandma Su quickly put away the food stamps as if she was afraid of losing them. Her granddaughter cried out pitifully,"Grandma, I'm hungry."
"My dear granddaughter, we have food tickets. Let's have a good meal tonight!”
Xu Damao took out a White Rabbit Creamy Candy from his pocket and handed it to her.""I'll treat you to some milk candy. You won't be hungry if there's sweetness in your mouth.”
"Thank you, Uncle!"
Su Meng took the milk candy happily. She hadn't had candy for a long time. The taste of the milk candy spread in her mouth, and the corners of her eyes were sweet like crescent moons.
The corner of Xu Damao's mouth twitched. This little girl didn't care about martial ethics and actually returned kindness with ingratitude.
How did he become an uncle…
"Old Lady, aren't you afraid that I'll sue you for speculation? This is the first time I've seen you exchange food stamps.”Xu Damao teased.
The Deaf Old Lady was tactically deaf and asked,""What are you talking about? Why can't I hear you?”
"I'm praising your wisdom! Earn an extra cent!"
"Of course! Every cent earned was a cent! Learn from me!" The Deaf Old Lady said with a smile.
This old lady only listened to what she wanted to hear. He really didn't know if she was really deaf or pretending to be deaf.
The deaf old lady was in a good mood and instructed Xu Damao to bring her around. Xu Damao understood the old lady's thoughts. He did not have much time left, so he cherished every new year. He saved up a year's worth of food stamps and sold them for money to buy a new set of clothes. He gave the younger generation red packets to celebrate the happy new year.
This kind of open-mindedness was worthy of admiration.
Xu Damao obediently became a grandson and walked around the major alleys in Beijing. Anyway, he was full of energy and did not feel tired at all.
By the time he carried the old lady home, an old man had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Xu Damao, he was also surprised."Eh, Da Mao, why is it you? I thought it was Silly Zhu who brought the old lady out for a walk.”
Xu Damao joked,"I just happened to see the old lady, so I took her as my grandson."?”
" What do you mean by being my grandson?" The Deaf Old Lady said seriously." You're my grandson!"”
Yi Zhonghai was even more surprised. The old lady's words meant that she had acknowledged Xu Damao. With the old lady's high standards, the courtyard only recognized the kind-hearted idiot. In the past, they had scoffed at Xu Damao. It seemed that this Damao was indeed different from before.
Xu Damao quickly returned home and brought over the mountain products, ginger, garlic, pepper, and other seasonings.
"Since First Uncle is here, it saves me the trouble of visiting again. The mountain products and seasonings are my filial piety to the old lady. I still have to go to the factory to hand over my work, so I'll take my leave first!”
Looking at Xu Damao's departing figure, Yi Zhonghai sighed with emotion. Xu Damao really knew how to behave.
When they arrived at the rolling mill, they had just locked the bicycle when they saw Liu Lan rushing out of the factory with a lunch box.
"Sister Liu, are you going home?"
"Exactly, the canteen is so busy on New Year's Eve. If it wasn't for Silly Zhu and Ma Hua helping me, I would have been delayed from making dumplings!”Liu Lan complained.
Xu Damao's heart skipped a beat. He remembered that in the original novel, on New Year's Eve, Liu Lan had just left when the drunk Deputy Factory Manager Li came looking for her. Coincidentally, he bumped into Qin Huairu, who had gone to the kitchen of the cafeteria to bring leftovers. He was so lustful that he was beaten up by Silly Zhu.
Thinking of this, he quickened his pace. Just as he reached the kitchen, he heard Deputy Factory Manager Li's miserable scream.
"Help!"
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