While the two of them were talking, they also came to Wangfujing. Their goal today was clear, which was to buy a radio.
The two people came to the counter and chose a Shanghai brand 131 AC seven-lamp first-class radio. They spent 105 yuan and 10 industrial coupons to buy it. Even in a department store, the three turns and one beep are the focus of everyone's attention.
After seeing more and buying less, Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li took the radio home with satisfaction after receiving a wave of envious looks from everyone.
When I returned to the courtyard with the radio, I was stopped by the third aunt who had taken over from Yan Bugui to guard the gate.
"Boss, have you bought a radio?" Third Aunt asked excitedly.
"Yeah, I bought one because I thought I could have some entertainment in my spare time." Yan Jiecheng said.
"Boss, mom always listens to other people's radios. She hasn't listened to her own yet. Do you want us to listen to it for a few days first?" said the third aunt.
The third aunt Yang Ruihua can be said to be the true successor of the third uncle Yan Bugui. The little abacus is rattling, and when she sees an opportunity to take advantage, how can she let it pass. It's just that her ears are softer, and she is not as calculating as Yan Bugui.
So firm. But it was not an excessive request, so Yan Jiecheng agreed.
"Okay, Mom, let's put the radio in your room for everyone to listen to for a few days." Yan Jiecheng said.
The third aunt stopped guarding the door and brought Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li into the house.
Plug in the radio, tune in the FM station, switch to one that is opera, and another that is still opera. There are not many channels in total. Maybe the time is wrong, they are all opera singers. No wonder many people call the radio an opera box. News, songs, storytelling
, cross talk can only be played at a fixed time. Opera has the most programs, and it is what most people like to listen to now. The third aunt and Yu Li listened with gusto, and Yan Jiecheng couldn't appreciate it.
It takes half an hour to listen to a story in opera, which is too slow. Yan Jiecheng still likes movies and reading books, which are faster-paced leisure methods.
Yu Li and the third aunt were listening to the play in the house, while Yan Jiecheng was sitting outside drinking tea.
The first person from the old Yan family to come back was Yan Jiedi. Hearing something moving in the house, she said to Yan Jiecheng: "Brother, our family bought a radio? Why don't you go in and listen?"
"Well, your sister-in-law and I bought it. Our mother listens to other people's radios and has never listened to her own. Let me put it in your house first so that you can enjoy it. The programs are all operas. If I don't like it, I will come out.
That’s it.” Yan Jiecheng said.
"You don't like to hear it, but I love it. I went in and listened. Just sit outside by yourself." Yan Jiedi said.
In fact, children don't like listening to this. It's just that the radio is relatively new and they just join in the fun.
Then I passed by the front yard again, and the neighbors who heard the noise came over to congratulate me, congratulate me, and chat a few words.
The process of Siheyuan is old. It is said that in Siheyuan with better neighborhood relations, the radio can be shared and listened to together. However, the relationship in this Siheyuan is a bit superficial. Since the Jia family’s sewing machine was not allowed to be used by others, there has been no sharing in Siheyuan.
’s matter.
The third fishing old man is in the Air Force again today. He came back with a sad face. When he saw a radio in the house, he immediately became happy and said: "Boss, you bought the right radio. It is a big item after all. Give it to Dad."
It’s a loss of face. But it’s easy for me to say what I need to say. The radio belongs to you. If you have to listen to the radio in this room, you still have to pay for the increased electricity bill.”
"Dad, don't worry, the electricity bill is still ours. Don't be afraid to keep the radio playing in this room. We will take the radio back in a while. It's the same if you want to listen to the radio in our house. We are not afraid of paying more for the electricity bill." Yan Jiecheng
He said helplessly.
Yan Laoxi was Yan Laoxi. He wanted to buy a radio for free, but he was afraid that he would have to pay the electricity bill. If he put it in Yanbu's expensive house, the radio would no longer be a decoration. If he kept it on and listened to it all the time, he wouldn't use electricity.
"Boss, Dad thought about it. Since you don't have to pay more for electricity, and you two go to work during the day and no one is home, I'd better put the radio in this room during the day, so that it can be used to its best advantage. Your mother is always at home and has nothing to do.
You can listen to it sometimes, don't you think?" Yan Bugui said.
The third aunt wants to listen to this. Isn't it because Yan Bugui has to go home at noon and doesn't have to go to school when there are no classes? He just wants to listen to it by himself.
"Okay, my mother also has the key to our house. If you want to listen, just ask my mother to go get it directly." Yan Jiecheng said.
Nowadays, when people buy three-turn, one-click purchases, they buy first what others can see. Since people in Siheyuan have improved their lives, they have begun to buy more large items. But the first choices are bicycles and watches.
Secondly, buy a sewing machine with high practical value, and the radio is the last choice. Therefore, the radio is still a rare object. Sewing machines and radios are placed at home, where can ordinary people see them, and how to show them off. Showing off the conditions at home is half to satisfy vanity.
Half also have factual needs.
If you buy a bicycle and a watch, others will know at a glance that your family's living standard is good. If you want to marry a wife or a daughter, your partner can also be raised to a higher level. If you buy it and put it in your home, how many people will know about it.
After dinner, Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li returned to their room. They turned on the radio, took out peanuts, melon seeds, cut a sausage, and had some wine. They were still very comfortable in their little life. Instantly, they felt that their living standards had improved a lot.
Step. In other words, a real household appliance has been added. The household appliances in Yan Jiecheng's home are no longer just light bulbs and flashlights.
The next day, Yan Jiecheng just came back from get off work, and Yu Li pulled Yan Jiecheng back into the house.
"What's wrong? What happened? Why are you so anxious today?" Yan Jiecheng said.
"Jie Cheng, is there a famine in our family?" Yu Li asked anxiously.
"No way, we just bought a radio. Didn't we have more than 200 yuan a while ago?" Yan Jiecheng said.
"Oh, I'm not talking about our two families, I'm talking about the famine in my natal family." Yu Li said.
"Didn't you see this yesterday? Your mother scolded your father because she was in a bad mood and worried. You are in charge of the money and tickets, so you can help if you need help." Yan Jiecheng said.
"It's not just a small number. Shouldn't I go home and discuss it with you? It's not easy for me to make a decision alone," Yu Li said.
"How big of a famine has this caused? Look how worried you are. You can't be in a bad mood," Yan Jiecheng said.
"My cousin is coming to prescribe medicine in a few days. He is short of money and food. He needs at least 50 yuan and 50 kilograms of food," Yu Li said.
"Yu Li, my father-in-law is very kind and righteous. He helped a cousin to cause such a huge famine. You give the money to my father first, and leave the food issue to me." Yan Jiecheng said.
"What's the point of benevolence and righteousness? You can't make someone look fat just because you're trying to make a fool of yourself," Yu Li said.