Xu Damao skillfully adjusted the projector, arranged the exam papers and speakers, and connected the electric plug of the club. A set of smooth movements seemed to have become instinctive.
Finally, the projection bubble was assembled in front of the projector, and the inverted film was quickly projected.
Not to mention, his predecessor's projection skills were one of the best. In his hands, it was guaranteed that there would not be any snowflakes or problems with the image being distorted.
Otherwise, why would the Red Star Commune appoint Xu Damao?
As the skillful screening began, the sky gradually darkened, and the movie projected on the curtain began. The children who were chattering just now obediently shut their mouths, and everyone focused on watching the movie.
The film this time was a domestic black and white movie," Li Shuangshuang." It was about a straightforward and fierce woman captain, Li Shuangshuang, who fought against the selfishness of the countryside. Her husband, Hope, was timid and afraid of causing trouble. This dramatic and conflicted character made him a laughing stock.
The humorous style of this light comedy and the easy-to-understand plot were widely praised by the farmers.
Xu Damao looked at the villagers who were watching the movie attentively. There were girls with braids, children who forgot to wipe their noses, and old men who were smoking cigarettes. They gathered under the starry sky and watched the black and white scenes. They were laughing, nervous, and sad...
The light and the crowd at the entrance of the community were destined to be an unforgettable memory for three generations.
Even in Xu Damao's previous life, his hometown had film teams that traveled to various villages. On summer nights, they would flash cattail leaf fans, distribute watermelons, and watch movies. This unforgettable memory was a lifetime treasure.
Xu Damao was multitasking. He checked the tape's operation while observing the people's expressions.
It just so happened that the movie came to Hope, who was returning home from the construction site in a depressed mood. When she saw the note left behind by Li Shuangshuang, she was angry. More than half of the villagers were baffled by this scene, and some of them scratched their heads.
Many of the audience didn't know who wrote this note, and many of them were illiterate.
Xu Damao narrated at the right time,""Hope came back from work. The words on the door were written by his wife. Tell him where the key is. Ya 'er is at Fourth Aunt's house. Go home and light the stove.”
In order for the farmers to understand, not only did Xu Damao explain, but he also replaced it with the local dialect.
Working was called 'doing work', and the child was called' Ya 'er'.
With this explanation, everyone suddenly came to a realization. Some of them laughed out loud after understanding the cause and effect, completely immersed in the movie.
After Li Shuangshuang became the captain, Sun You started to sow discord between Hope and her husband.
"Hope heard Sun You's instigation and decided to give his wife a show of strength. He pretended to run away from home in an attempt to soften Li Shuangshuang."”
"Comrade projectionist, what is the meaning of this attempt to soften?”
"Yeah, I don't understand."
A few villagers began to discuss.
"It's to make the wife listen to her husband.”
Xu Damao was a graduate student in his previous life. He searched for a few words and immediately gave an explanation.
"I see!"
Only then did the audience understand. The villagers who were originally just here to join in the fun were now savoring the plot with relish. At least half of the people who were originally watching the movie were here to join in the fun.
Now, after Xu Damao's tireless explanation and in order to take care of the villagers who came later, he made a 'review of the past' and used simple and comprehensive local language to interweave the plot. Gradually, he understood everything.
Until the end of the screening, all the villagers were still not satisfied. They only sighed that time passed so quickly and everyone was happy.
"The projectionist is really good. This is the first time I understand a movie!”
"Hehe! Hope jumped up and down, but she still couldn't escape Li Shuangshuang's five fingers!”
"The other projectionists in the community don't have this ability! In the past, when I watched movies, I could only do it for the sake of curiosity.”
The villagers chimed in with their honest praises. The movie screening was a great success.
The secretary was all smiles and looked at Xu Damao with satisfaction.""Comrade Xu, you've worked hard! You must be hungry after two hours. Let's eat and talk!”
"Please!"
After Xu Damao, the secretary, and the other officials left, none of the villagers left. They were still immersed in the wonderful movie, discussing the plot one after another. There were also young people who memorized the movie lines.
At Qin Jingru's house, Xu Damao was already starving. Looking at the sumptuous welcoming banquet, he opened his stomach and ate his fill. In this simple era, Xu Damao casually searched for a few sets of flattery from his stomach and coaxed the officers.
He bluntly said that Xu Damao was a good comrade and would come often in the future.
In the inner room, the Qin family's parents were grinning from ear to ear. According to the rules, the leftovers on this table of chicken, duck, and fish were handled by their family. They didn't see any meat or fish all year round. This time, they were in luck!
Qin Jingru's brothers and sisters came over when they heard the news. They swallowed their saliva and praised Qin Jingru.
"Not bad, Little Six. You can invite her to our house! Ability!"
"Now our family has meat to eat!"
"Mom, I haven't drunk in half a year. I'm craving it! Can you give me a cup of the remaining wine…"
Qin Jingru was flattered by her siblings and had become the center of attention.
The last person to enjoy such treatment was Qin Huairu, the only cousin of the Qin family who had married into the city.
She was as proud as a hen that had just laid an egg and said,"Of course! My Brother Xu will take care of me!"
Mother Qin, who was also a great aunt, secretly pulled Qin Jingru out of the house and asked quietly,""What's your relationship with Comrade Xu? Why is he taking care of us so much?”
"Brother Xu is cousin's neighbor. I met him when I went to the city last time. Since we met at the entrance of the public house, he took care of us.”
"Why do you take such good care of us even though we're just neighbors?" Mrs. Qin asked curiously. Thank you, cousin. It was a pity that she was so outstanding. She must have gotten married long ago.”
"Actually…I've asked. She just got divorced.”Qin Jingru said shyly.
"You still want a divorce with such good conditions. You really don't know what's good for you! "Then tell me…" Mother Qin looked at Qin Jingru with a hint in her eyes.
Qin Jingru blushed and felt a little inferior."I'm just a country bumpkin. She's so well-off. Do you think she'll take a fancy to me? Although Brother Xu said that he would bring me to the city to eat Quanjude Roast Duck after the New Year, I'm not sure…"
"Quanjude, let's eat roast duck!" Mrs. Qin was secretly speechless. She almost cosplayed a scary emoji pack.
He heard from the secretary of the Commune that this Quanjude Roast Duck was a card for entertaining foreign guests. It would cost twenty to thirty yuan for a meal!
He must have a good impression of his daughter if he spent so much money!
Perhaps Qin Jingru would become the second daughter of the Qin family to marry into the city!
" Yes, why not?!"
Mother Qin was a little excited and said firmly.
"It's settled then. From tomorrow onwards, you don't have to go to the fields anymore. Seven work points a day, you can't even afford to eat cornbread. Mom will make you a new set of clothes and give you the fare after the New Year. You can go to the city and get along well with him.”
" Really?!!"
Qin Jingru was ecstatic. Not only could she wear new clothes, go to the city to eat, drink, and have fun, but she also did not have to work in the fields.
Even being an official wasn't as comfortable as this!
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