The winter sunshine shines all over the capital, giving this city full of history and antiquity a layer of golden light.
The washing machine was placed on the tricycle, Li Weidong rode the tricycle, and Yu Li sat on it, holding the washing machine, and the two walked through the pale golden world.
Yu Li's eyebrows were filled with happiness that could not be concealed.
Now we have a sewing machine and a radio at home.
Coupled with this washing machine, the living conditions of this small family have surpassed 99% of families in this era.
What moved her even more was that Li Weidong was willing to spend a lot of money just to save her some effort.
What woman doesn’t want to be valued by her man?
At this time, Yu Li even felt that the happiness in front of her seemed a bit unreal.
She was afraid that if she just blinked, her happiness would burst like a soap bubble and turn into a ball of bubbles.
Yu Li suppressed it for a long time, and finally couldn't help but blink her eyes.
When I opened my eyes and saw the washing machine and Li Weidong pedaling in front, I breathed a long sigh of relief and couldn't help laughing.
Li Weidong heard the crisp laughter and turned to look at Yu Li doubtfully: "Daughter-in-law, what's wrong?"
"No, it's nothing! Kneel slowly and don't get tired." Yu Li smiled and stretched out her sleeves to wipe the sweat from Li Weidong's brow.
.....
The department store is only seven or eight miles away from the courtyard house.
Li Weidong's long legs kicked the pedals like hot wheels, and it took him less than twenty minutes to return to the courtyard.
Today is the weekend, and there are people coming and going at the entrance of the courtyard.
As soon as Li Weidong parked his tricycle, he attracted the attention of the residents.
Zhou Dashen, who was next door, came over with a vegetable basket and asked with wide eyes: "Hey, darling, what is this? Such a big cardboard box?"
Uncle Liu knew the words, pointed at the words on the packaging box and said: "Washing machine, manufactured by Shenyang Daily Use Research Institute."
"Washing machine? What is a washing machine?"
"Aren't you a bitch? Let me tell you, a washing machine is just a machine for washing clothes."
"Tch~ The machine can also be machine washed. You, just try to trick a three-year-old child!"
"Hey, you are really uneducated and uneducated. My uncle's second son's daughter-in-law's sister works as a waitress in a big hotel.
According to her, this is what the old guys in the hotel use for laundry.
People wash clothes every day, unlike us, who wash clothes only once a week."
"Huo, Wei Dong, you are considered to be the best in our compound this time!"
"Yu Li is really lucky to marry Li Weidong. If she marries the Yan family, when washing clothes, not to mention the washing machine, I am afraid that even washing powder will not be used, and only soap locust can be used."
.......
During the discussion, the residents all looked at Li Weidong with admiration.
Li Weidong has become accustomed to such scenes.
Those who succeed through their own efforts will be the best no matter where they go!
Silly Zhu was walking with Han Zhizhi.
Seeing that the gate was crowded with people, he looked at Han Zhizhi cautiously: "Daughter-in-law, I...I want to watch the excitement."
.....
After getting married, Han Zhizhi set rules for Shazhu.
First, you are not allowed to associate with Yi Zhonghai’s family.
Second, you are not allowed to rub behind Qin Huairu.
Third, don’t join in the fun in crowded places.
Fourth, everything my wife says is correct.
Fifth, if you are wrong, please refer to Article 4.
As a grown man, Si Zhu was of course not willing to sign such a treaty that would deprive men of their power and humiliate them.
Han Zhizhi faced Sha Zhu who was getting nervous and just touched his belly gently. Sha Zhu softened and agreed completely.
What was in Han Zhizhi’s belly was his biological child.
When Shazhu was a naked man, he didn't think anything was wrong, and he didn't care much about the children.
but.
When Han Zhizhi put his hand on his belly, Shazhu felt the movement in his belly, and his heart suddenly melted.
That feeling of blood connection made him feel the greatest happiness in the world.
At that time, Shazhu secretly swore that no matter whether the child in Han Zhizhi's belly was a boy or a girl, he would not let the child suffer any injustice.
If you want your child not to be wronged, then your mother must not be wronged.
From then on, Shazhu became a housewife, staying at home all day and never leaving the house. If she wanted to join in the fun, she needed Han Zhizhi's approval.
Han Zhizhi stepped on her feet and looked around, smiling and saying, "Hey, it seems like it's Brother Wei Dong and Sister Yu Li. Come on, let's go take a look."
Han Zhizhi is older than Li Weidong and Yu Li, but she often calls Weidong and Yu Li brother and sister.
Si Zhu corrected him several times, but instead of correcting himself, Han Zhizhi forced him to scream like that.
Silly Zhu opened the way in front and carefully separated the crowd. When he saw clearly what was on the tricycle, he couldn't help but widen his eyes: "Brother Weidong, where did you get a washing machine? It's really amazing! This thing,
I've only seen him at the old leader's house."
When they heard that the old leader also had one at home, the residents looked at Li Weidong with awe in their eyes.
Li Weidong smiled and said: "Silly Zhu, stop watching the excitement. I'm just worried about how to carry it to the yard. Come here and help me."
"Okay!" Silly Zhu rolled up his sleeves and rushed over.
He knew that Han Zhizhi would definitely not stop him in any matter involving Li Weidong's family.
Li Weidong and Silly Zhu carried the washing machine into the courtyard. They did not carry it directly to the house, but placed it next to the pool in the middle courtyard.
When you buy a washing machine, you have to try it out to see if it works. The middle courtyard has the only faucet in the courtyard.
After removing the wrapping paper, Li Weidong took a gasoline pipe from the house, used pliers and wire to twist one end of the hose to the faucet, and inserted the other end into the water inlet of the washing machine.
Since Li Weidong's house was in the backyard and there was no such long electric rope, Li Weidong handed the electric rope to Shazhu: "Brother Zhuzhu, do you mind if I borrow your electric rope?"
Before Si Zhu could react, Han Zhizhi waved his hand and said magnanimously:
"What do you mind? It's just a little electricity. Silly Zhu, please quickly check the plug on the plug board and move me a chair. The baby is moving in my belly."
"Okay!" Shazhu got the order and ran into the house.
After the electric cord was plugged in, Yu Li took the dirty clothes from home, threw them into the washing machine, and turned on the faucet.
Wow, the tap water flowed into the washing machine along the hose.
The residents nearby had never seen such a strange thing before. They all came over to watch.
Qin Huairu happened to come in from outside, and she knew immediately that it was Li Weidong who was buying the washing machine.
In my heart, I was a little envious of Yu Li's good life.
If she had been a few years younger and not married to Jia Dongxu, the washing machine would be hers now.
Unfortunately, there is no regret medicine in the world!
Qin Huairu is a smart woman. She knows her current status. Even if Li Weidong is not married, he will not be with her.
However, Qin Huairu is content with being an outhouse.
When Qin Huairu first got together with Li Weidong, it was really to borrow money from Li Weidong.
The transaction between the two was purely monetary, without any emotion involved.
However, as the number of transactions increased, Qin Huairu discovered that Li Weidong had left a deep imprint on her body and heart.
Li Weidong is not like other men who only want to take advantage of her.
On the contrary, he often helps her with ideas.
Now Qin Huairu's life in the workshop is much better, and he has also become the master of the courtyard. Qin Huairu knows that these are all due to Li Weidong.
As long as Qin Huairu thinks about such a capable and strong man, his hands and feet will feel weak.
She was already content to be able to share a piece of the pie with Yu Li.
Therefore, she hid her jealousy towards Li deep in her heart, walked up and said with a smile: "Second uncle, it will be much easier for you to wash clothes in the future."
Yu Li saw it was Qin Huairu, smiled and nodded, without saying anything else.
She always felt that something was wrong with the way Qin Huairu looked at Li Weidong.
Qin Huairu watched for a while and then returned to the room.
She also had to count the matchboxes handed over by Jia Zhang.
After entering the house, she found that Qin Jingru had already counted them for her: "Sister, grandma Banggen broke three more match boxes today."
Sticking a matchbox seems simple, but it is also a technical job.
Mr. Jia Zhang has never done any work on weekdays. His hands and feet are slow and he often breaks boxes.
If the box is broken, the match factory will deduct money.
Qin Huairu felt extremely distressed and said with a cold face: "Three of them were broken yesterday. I think Mrs. Jia Zhang did it on purpose. I have to talk to her during dinner in the evening."
Qin Jingru put the box in the basket and prepared to send it to the street office.
Hearing the noise outside, she asked: "Sister, what happened outside? Why is it so busy?"
Qin Huairu took a sip of water from the enamel jar and said lightly: "Li Weidong bought Yu Li a washing machine."
"What is a washing machine?"
"It's just a washing machine. It's very expensive."
"Is it more expensive than a TV?" In Qin Jingru's opinion, the most expensive home appliance is the TV.
There wasn't even a TV set in the entire Qinjiagou. It was only after she came to the city that she realized there were such advanced things in the world.
Qin Huairu nodded: "Let's put it this way, you can buy a TV with a TV ticket, but you can't buy a washing machine even if you have a ticket."
"You can't buy it even if you have money!" Qin Jingru couldn't help but swallow her saliva, sat down on the chair, and said with some envy: "Yu Li is so happy, she is the woman of Brother Wei Dong, why does she have a washing machine?
I don't!"
Hearing this, Qin Huairu frowned, stood up, closed the door, stared into Qin Jingru's eyes, and said angrily: "You're going to die! If others hear it, you'll get into big trouble."
Qin Jingru also knew that she had been negligent. She was so frightened that she covered her mouth with her hands, then curled her lips and said, "I'm just a little unconvinced!"
Qin Huairu looked at Qin Jingru's little girl look and knew she had something in mind.
Originally, Qin Huairu and Qin Jingru were competing for the right to use Li Weidong, and they were not at odds with each other.
but.
If something happens to Qin Jingru, Qin Huairu will definitely blame Li Weidong.
When the time comes, Li Weidong pulls away, and Qin Huairu can only go back to his lonely days.
Qin Huairu felt happiness that she had never felt before since she was with Li Weidong, and the fire in her heart that had been extinguished for a long time was rekindled.
Once the fire is ignited, it cannot be extinguished.
Qin Huairu couldn't watch Qin Jingru destroy her happiness.
He reached out and took Qin Jingru's arm and said sternly: "Jingru, don't forget your identity. You are just a country girl. Everyone in the commune knows that you came to the city for a blind date. If you piss off Li Weidong, you can only
If you are driven back to Qinjiagou, what will the villagers think of you then?"
Qin Jingru was caught in pain by Qin Huairu, but she was suppressed by Qin Huairu's momentum. She didn't dare to move and said sternly: "Sister, I'm just a little unconvinced. You said that I have become good with Li Weidong and we have everything to do with each other."
I gave it to him, why didn’t he help me find a job? I also want to become a city dweller like my sister.”
After understanding Qin Jingru's intention, Qin Huairu breathed a sigh of relief and said funny: "Silly girl, you think jobs in the city are so easy to find! Nowadays, factories are full of carrots and pits. You, a country girl, need to be educated.
If you have no education and no strength, how can I find you a job?"
Seeing Qin Jingru's depressed expression, Qin Huairu comforted her: "But don't worry, Li Weidong is not the kind of man who lifts his pants and refuses to admit his fault. As long as you treat him sincerely and make him feel comfortable, he will definitely not ignore you."
"Yeah, I listen to my sister." Qin Jingru looked out the window, sparks of hope flashing in her dark eyes.
All Qin Jingru needs is a job opportunity.
She has hands and feet, and she will be able to support herself by her own strength when the time comes.
...........
In the yard.
The water in the washing machine was full. Yu Li put the dirty clothes into the washing machine and sprinkled them with water.
Li Weidong gently twisted the button, and the washing machine started buzzing.
The sound startled the onlookers.
"Oh my goodness, my voice is too loud!"
"I'm sure, there is a motor inside. It depends on the rotation of the motor to drive the water to rotate, so that the clothes can be washed clean."
"...Hey, why is there no sound?"
The washing machine spun twice and suddenly stopped.
Li Weidong frowned. Is the washing machine broken?
No way.
Although materials are scarce in this era, the quality of the products produced is very good, and it will not be a problem at all if it lasts for ten or eight years.
Li Weidong turned the switch twice and saw that there was no response. He seemed to have remembered something and looked up at Silly Zhu: "Silly Zhu, go and see if there is electricity in the house."
Before Silly Zhu could enter the house, Jia Zhang's joyful shout came from Xu Damao's house: "Qin Huairu, the power is out. I can't see my eyes, so I won't paste the matchbox today!"
.....
There's a power outage? It can't be such a coincidence, right?
Li Weidong looked at Silly Zhu and said, "Go to the compound next door to see if there is really a power outage."
Silly Zhu turned around and ran out. After a while, he ran back panting: "Brother Wei Dong, you didn't hear it in the courtyard next door. I pulled the light cord at Old Liu Tou's house and the lights turned on."
There was no power outage in the compound next door, but there was a power outage in the courtyard...
Li Weidong turned his attention to the washing machine again. Could it be that this thing was too powerful and tripped the electric switch in the courtyard?
Generally speaking, the power of a washing machine is less than two hundred watts, which is not worth mentioning compared with the kilowatts of power of later generations of electrical appliances.
but.
The lines in this era are old, and one transformer needs to supply electricity to tens of thousands of households.
The power of incandescent light bulbs, the electrical appliances in residents' homes, is only five watts.
One washing machine can meet the electricity consumption of more than 40 households.
