Three hundred and ninety-seven, the old department
Zuo Shaoqing looked at the old man calmly and shook his head, "Old sir, I'll pick it up in three hours. Can you finish it?" When she said this, she glanced around casually, as if to say, you
If that doesn't work, I'll find another stall. She gave the old man a peaceful look, then reached for the handkerchief on the small table.
One of the old man's eagle-like fingers pressed down on the handkerchief. There was actually a pleading hidden in his old eyes, "Madam, then... then three hours, okay."
Zuo Shaoqing smiled gently, but with firm eyes, "Old sir, if you don't look like this, if you can't pay the job by then, I won't pay you." After saying that, she stood up gently and left quietly.
The next thing Zuo Shaoqing has to do is to go to the bank to withdraw her little savings. She only has a few dollars in her pocket, which is not enough to pay the old man's wages. She must withdraw her little savings today.
She took the bus for a few stops and found the bank where she used to make deposits. A branch that used to look very grand was now just a savings bank. Three or four staff members were busy at the counter.
The whole withdrawal process is very simple. Zuo Shaoqing's bankbook is gone. If it still exists, it is in Taipei. But her good mind remembers the ten-digit account number on the bankbook.
She used a bald dip pen to write her name and the ten account numbers on the withdrawal receipt. Then she told the clerk at the counter that her passbook was lost.
The clerk at the counter found her account, and then patiently told her the ratio of old currency to new currency and the calculation method of deposit interest. The general meaning is that on March 1, 1955, the People's Bank of China issued
The second set of RMB was issued, and the exchange ratio with the old currency was one to ten thousand.
The bank clerk explained: "Comrade, because your account has not been touched since it was liberated, according to the regulations of our superiors, we can only calculate the current interest for you."[
Zuo Shaoqing smiled gently, "Comrade," this was the first time she said these two words, "I understand, please just follow the regulations of your superiors. I want to take them all out."
Her principal and interest totaled one hundred and thirty-four yuan and sixty-nine cents. Among them were thirteen large bills of ten yuan, which made Zuo Shaoqing very satisfied. She carefully put the money into her pocket and smiled at the bank clerk.
Wave goodbye.
She looked at her watch and saw exactly three hours later that she would appear in front of the old man carving words in the Confucius Temple.
The old man looked at her silently with an expression on his face. He quietly put a small stool in front of her. After she sat down, he sent the white silk handkerchief to Zuo Shaoqing, still without saying a word.
Zuo Shaoqing unfolded the handkerchief, and there was a new bright red seal next to the original seal. Zuo Shaoqing lowered her head and compared the two seals carefully. She was finally convinced that the two seals were really the same.
Exactly the same. When she raised her head and smiled at the old man, she could clearly see that he was relieved.
The smile on Zuo Shaoqing's face made the old man's wrinkled face also have a smile. He took out a small brocade box from the box, handed it to Zuo Shaoqing, and motioned for her to open it.
Zuo Shaoqing opened the brocade box and looked at it, and couldn't help but admire it deeply. She actually ignored one thing. If the material of this seal is not good, the shape is not exquisite, or there are obvious traces of modification, it will be very serious.
It is easy to arouse the suspicion of bank employees. In addition, a new seal is more likely to make people suspicious.
However, this newly carved seal exceeded Zuo Shaoqing's expectations.
This is a piece of Hetian jade material. The incision on the seal surface is not only extremely clever, but also consistent with the shape of the original seal. She can see that the seal has been aged, and even the grooves on the seal surface have been filled with dark red.
"Old seal ink. This seal looks like it has been used for many years.
Zuo Shaoqing was really satisfied. When she took out the money from her pocket, she casually asked: "Old sir, how much money can you earn today?"
The old man looked serious, looked into the distance, curled his lips, and said, "I guess it's two yuan a day. Your wife is my big customer." He was silent for a moment, and then said, "At home, I think it's two yuan."
There are seven people, old and young, all pointing to this when eating."
Zuo Shaoqing had already taken out the money at this time. She looked up at the old man's wrinkled face and his eagle-claw-like hands. She said softly: "Old sir, the salary is fifteen yuan, how do you calculate the cost of materials?"
The old man nodded to her, "Madam, they're all in, they're all in."
Zuo Shaoqing said gently: "Old sir, you have done a good job, and I am very satisfied. Therefore, I want to add a little more to you. Please tell me the number."
The old man's eyes were fixed on Zuo Shaoqing's smiling face, as if he still didn't believe it. He hesitated for a moment, and finally stretched out two eagle-claw-like fingers tremblingly. His intention was very clear, he hoped that Zuo Shaoqing would
Can you give him two more dollars?[
Zuo Shaoqing thought for a moment, then added a large ticket to the fifteen yuan and put it into the old man's hand, "Old sir, I hope your business will do better in the future."
Zuo Shaoqing waved to the old man with trembling hands, stood up and left with the exquisite brocade box.
Zuo Shaoqing felt very comfortable as she walked on the road. This seal should be a good omen and might bring good luck to her future actions. She also hoped that the old gentleman would be happy. Maybe he could have a small drink tonight.
After drinking, he held the small wine glass with his talon-like fingers and drank.
The last thing Zuo Shaoqing did today was to find Chen Sanhu. She felt that with Hu Guanglin, Liu Qiuyue, and the scoundrel-like Chen Sanhu, she should have enough help.
At this time, the sky had darkened and it was time for people to get off work. Standing outside the dock, Zuo Shaoqing saw groups of workers walking out of the gate of the dock, shouting at each other and scattering away.
This is actually the cargo yard of the dock, filled with gray bricks, high piles of stones, and thick timber. The road is full of dust, and whenever a vehicle drives by, it will raise dust all over the sky.
Finally, she saw Chen Sanhu and several workers with open arms walking out of the dock. They were chatting and laughing and walking over with their arms swaying.
At the intersection ahead, Chen Sanhu broke up with the workers and walked towards Zuo Shaoqing alone.
When he took a few steps and saw Zuo Shaoqing standing by the wall, he was so frightened that he slowed down like a little girl who saw a robber. He opened his eyes wide in the darkness,
He looked very, very surprised. He looked to the left and then to the right. He reached out and slapped himself in the face, then howled, "Master! It's the master!"
He rushed forward a few steps, fell to the ground like a frightened girl, and suddenly burst into tears. As he cried, he said: "Master, you are finally back! Master, you still remember me!"
Come to me!"
He burst into tears, and slapped clouds of dust on the ground with his hands, covering his face soaked with tears. As he cried loudly, he stretched out his hands to Zuo Shaoqing.
Zuo Shaoqing walked up to him and wanted to pull him up, "Sanhu, Sanhu, get up, get up." But he couldn't pull him up. He hugged his big head and shed tears.
Chen Sanhu hugged her legs and then her waist, burying his tear-filled face in her arms, "Master, take me away, take me away, don't leave me behind again. I beg you."
It’s your turn, master.”
It took ten minutes for the sobbing Chen Sanhu to slowly calm down. He got up from the ground, held Zuo Shaoqing's hand with his dirty big hands, and kissed it vigorously, as if a lost child had seen it.
Mother.
When it was completely dark, Zuo Shaoqing took him to a tavern. She ordered two cold dishes and a bottle of white wine. She poured the wine into two big bowls. She said: "Sanhu, come here
, take a sip."
Chen Sanhu was already dancing with excitement at this time, his face was flushed, he didn't know how to sit down, his rough face was full of joy. He held the bowl with both hands, touched it with Zuo Shaoqing, and drank deeply
A big mouthful.
After drinking this sip of wine, he became a little excited again, grinning and said: "Master, I am stupid, but I also remember that when you were in Nanchang, the day you were taken away by that bastard, I will follow you
I was crying like a grandson without my mother. I was crying. I was crying because I couldn’t see my master again. I was stupid and stupid. We went to the airport in Nanchang to chase you and look for you. I cried, but we just didn’t look for you.
Following you!"
Zuo Shaoqing took his hand, shook it, and said, "I know. Let's take another sip."
He drank and looked at Zuo Shaoqing with a silly smile. He asked clearly, "Master, when did you come back?"
Zuo Shaoqing nodded, "It's been a few days."
Chen Sanhu stretched his neck forward and said mysteriously: "So, are you okay?"
Zuo Shaoqing nodded again, "Yes."
Chen Sanhu raised his face and took another big sip. He sighed and said, "Okay, Master, do you want to serve the country or the common people?"
Zuo Shaoqing looked at him with a smile and said softly: "Together."
Chen Sanhu slapped the table and said, "Okay, it's good for the community! I'm willing to do it for the community!"
Zuo Shaoqing smiled and said: "How about it, are you okay?"
Chen Sanhu shook his big head, "Problem? What is a problem! Master, I am stupid and stupid. You should remember my words. You can hold my Chen Sanhu's head in your hand. What day do you want to hear it?
If you make a loud noise, you will swing it hard and throw it. If I don't give you a crisp sound, I will be in the crotch...in the crotch..." He grinned widely and smiled stupidly, "Master, I said
That’s bad language.”
Zuo Shaoqing smiled and nodded to him, "Sanhu, I understand. I also keep it in mind."
Chen Sanhu giggled and said, "Master, just remember it!"
As expected, Chen Sanhu’s head exploded for his master. This is really something to say later.
When Zuo Shaoqing broke up with Chen Sanhu, he asked him: "Sanhu, do you still have money in your pocket?"
