If you need a word to describe the prosperity of Shanghai in 1983, you can definitely use "the most expensive city in my country" as the answer.
in 1983.
Shanghai No. 1 Department Store has a rule: if you lose one of a pair of socks, you can buy another one separately to match it.
This is also an excellent user experience today.
It also shows that the consumption power of Shanghai far exceeds that of other places.
When Yu Tian and others arrived in the city, it was already sunset.
Look around.
Advertising posters are everywhere on the streets.
The advertisement for the Shanghai Soda Drink Factory read: Refreshing and delicious, fragrant and refreshing. Two young men wearing sea soul shirts passed by, and they took out the money in their pockets and bought two bottles of Coke and drank them in one gulp.
Walking further, you will reach the bustling Nanjing Road.
Countless small shops are spreading like the scales of a dragon, and advertising light box signs in traditional Chinese such as 'Shanghai Fashion Company' and 'Haida Watch' can be seen everywhere.
Jiang Xiaoli was 'well-informed' and followed closely behind Yu Tian, while walking through the crowd and said, "Brother, I heard others say that every Sunday, the five-story building of the First Department Store can be packed with 200,000 people.
People! They now have a six-day voluntary work system, but most people choose to work for six days and then come to shop on the seventh day! The reason why there is such a traffic today is because it is Sunday. You see, the bus can't even go
Moved!"
The prosperity of Shanghai is more than just superficial crowds of people.
According to data, in 1983, a total of 15,693 bicycles, 11,239 sewing machines and 14,833 television sets were sold in Shanghai.
Originally, there could be more data on TV sales.
However, due to supply constraints and demand constraints, there are still many televisions circulating in the black market that are not included in the statistics.
There is one more thing that must be mentioned.
The streets of Shanghai in 1983 were cleaner than many cities, even cleaner than American cities, and there was no odor.
while walking.
Yu Tian saw a tall traffic box in front of him.
A traffic warden wearing a white hat was manually controlling the traffic lights and shouting at pedestrians two meters away from time to time to remind them to pay attention to safety.
As Yu Tian stood under the pavilion, he suddenly felt like he was in another world.
Thinking about all the things in the past life, looking back at the present, it looks completely different.
In fact, the history of this city is not very long.
The reason why it is developed is all because of industry and trade.
In 1983 alone, there were nearly 8,000 factories in Shanghai.
Everything from small workshops that hand-paste paper bags to giant steel plants.
especially.
Many well-known products, such as Chunlei radios, Feiren sewing machines, White Cat dishwashing liquid and White Rabbit toffee, are all produced in Shanghai.
Even cars and shoe polish are named after this city. Shanghai brand cars and Shanghai brand shoe polish are common memories shared by many people who lived in the 1980s.
In 1983 alone, Shanghai produced goods worth US$45 billion, accounting for one-seventh of the industrial output of the world's most populous country.
This is a feat not only for Shanghai, but also for the country. It is also the fundamental reason why Shanghai is far more developed than other cities.
"It's still early, let's go to the Huangpu River to have a look."
Yu Tian wanted to see what the Huangpu River looked like in 1983.
Jiang Xiaoli nodded in agreement.
Xiaolong followed closely with his luggage.
The three of them strolled for some time, enjoying themselves as tourists, until they arrived at the Huangpu River at dusk.
Spectacular!
If I could only use two words to describe it, it would be spectacular.
At this time, the Huangpu River was bustling with no less than a hundred cruise ships, cargo ships, ferries, barges, etc.
There are even occasional submarines and missile boats.
Yu Tian saw a few well-dressed people banging metal devices on the shore, and walked over to ask why.
They were very simple. They wiped their sweat and replied, "We are all employees of the Metallurgical Bureau. Now the country is short of copper. We are required to come to the riverside to do manual labor every Sunday. Did you see that we are knocking copper sheets?"
, Copper is very expensive, and these are needed to make televisions and electric fans."
Yu Tian thanked him and asked where other clothes could be sold besides department stores.
"Huating Road Clothing Market! That's the birthplace of fashion! Young people nowadays are all about rock music and disco. Go there and watch it!"
Huating Road is not far from the Huangpu River, about three to four kilometers.
Along the way, when passing by the park, you can still see many lovers hugging each other boldly.
Holding hands in public places is considered a big deal these days.
Everyone is relatively shy and reserved, which means you can see them casually in Shanghai, which is relatively open.
What's even more surprising is.
There were already bridal shops on the roadside. In 1983, young people in Shanghai had already begun to take wedding photos in suits and wedding dresses.
In a blink of an eye, we arrived at Huating Road.
The prosperity here cannot be underestimated.
The entire street, nearly 600 meters from Huaihai Middle Road to Changle Road, is filled with four to five hundred stalls of various sizes.
There are so many tourists.
The water is blocked.
Judging from its prosperity, it is indeed a famous commercial street that has been said to be the "No. 1 Clothing Street in China".
If you look carefully, the clothes displayed on the stalls are even more fashionable.
Bat shirts and thunderbolt shirts are no longer surprising. Various exaggerated designs from abroad are even more eye-catching.
"changed."
Jiang Xiaoli said while walking, "It used to be said that people in Shanghai wear cotton in winter and linen in summer. They value quality over weight, and they can't find a few colorful clothes in a year. Now look at it, everyone is well-dressed. Look at the stalls
What they are selling are all imitations of the fashion styles produced by various magazines in Japan, Europe, America, Hong Kong and Taiwan, right? Brother, look! There are also clothes similar to those of our Persian garment factory. This should be developed by Brother Wang.
Merchant!"
Yu Tian nodded, walked to a popular stall, picked up a brown nylon coat, and asked, "What brand is this? Is it domestic or foreign?"
"Look here!"
The stall owner pointed to the small sign behind him, "This is a pattern designed by Huahua Clothing Design Company. It's a hit. Do you want one for your girlfriend? Look, your girlfriend is also very fashionable. Our clothes are
Not bad, it suits her just right. Hey, I seem to have seen your girlfriend somewhere!"
Of course I have.
Film and television star Jiang Xiaoli, who doesn’t know her?
Fortunately, Jiang Xiaoli kept half-covering his face with a scarf, so it didn't cause a sensation.
Yu Tian was not embarrassed, but Jiang Xiaoli blushed a little.
Out of shyness, she suddenly sneaked up to Xiaolong and joked to the elder sister in the stall as if she was being cute, "This one is my boyfriend, and that one is my big brother!"
The stall owner doesn't care about this, just buy clothes.
Xiaolong was startled, and there was an inexplicable desire for protection in his heart. He really wanted to hold Jiang Xiaoli in his arms, but he restrained himself and showed a rare silly smile.
It's just that the night is dark.
No one can see clearly.
Yu Tian didn't say much, paid for it, and then selected several flower clothing products.
Jiang Xiaoli looked at Xiaolong's clothes and joked, "You are so young, how can you dress so old-fashioned and not dress up? We are here to make a splash with flowers this time, so we can't dress too old-fashioned. Turn around, sister.
Let’s see what suits you, and I’ll buy you a set.”
She actually bought a set of fashionable casual clothes for Xiaolong. After looking at them, she felt there were some shortcomings. When she went back and passed by the mall, she also spent more than 100 yuan on a gold round pendant and hung it on Xiaolong's neck.
superior.
"I didn't buy this for you for free. You have to protect your big brother."
This is Jiang Xiaoli's repayment to Yu Tian. She knows that Yu Tian is not short of money.
Xiaolong said nothing, the pendant hung around his neck, and his heart was tied up.
Several people left the mall.
Look at the time.
It was now past eight o'clock, and Yu Tian thought he should call Liu Yin to see if it would be appropriate to meet.
He still remembered that when they first bought the villa, Liu Yin explained in detail to Li Wanrou the identical fake paintings hanging in their house.
This time I brought the real painting, not for revenge.
I just want to use this as an excuse to make new friends through painting.
After all, Liu Yin is still the vice president of some kind of "Hongda Real Estate", and her future career is very suitable for her, so why not continue the relationship?
It's just that today is different from the past.
Not seen for a year.
Yu Tian's growth was as fast as a rocket, and he didn't know if Liu Yin was well, "Hello? Is this Sister Liu's house?"