On August 22, when Hong Yanwu went to Longkou Village to pick up his family with the medicine prepared by Shou Jingfang, Zhaoqing's wedding date had been completely set, which was September 10.
This day was chosen not only because someone had calculated it, but also because the solar and lunar calendars on that day were both even numbers, and it happened to be Sunday the next day, which was very convenient for the Hong family and other relatives in the city.
They only need to take another day off at that time. They will come here in the afternoon of the wedding day and rush back on the morning of the second day. This way they can participate in the whole process without getting tired.
Only because the date is so close, it seems a little tight, but it's actually not the case.
Because weddings in rural areas these days are very simple, and the important content is only in that meal. As long as you have pigs, money, and food stamps, go to the town and hire a few master chefs to ensure that it can be done properly.
What's more, the Hong family purchased a lot of household items during their visit to relatives this time. The new house decorated with pots, pans, pots, pans, and household items was considered the first in the entire Longkou Village.
As for the woman, she is even more prepared. Xiaoqin's parents have been thinking about their daughter's marriage for a long time.
Last year, we collected the wood for the bed box on the kang, the kang table, the square table, the stools, and the wardrobe. We also had two beds and two covers sewn for the quilt. Having these as a dowry is enough to make other families envious.
To say that what is really lacking right now is that the bride and groom are short of new clothes, which is a bit of a fly in the ointment.
So Hong Yanwu suggested that Zhaoqing, Xiaoqin, and An Yangyang go back to the capital with them.
He said that in this way, the two newlyweds can not only go to the mall to buy new clothes, but also take wedding photos. With An Yangyang accompanying him as his natal brother, no one will gossip. At the same time, An Yangyang can also recognize the door and send her to him in the future.
Eggs naturally save trouble.
Every aspect was considered very carefully, and the matter was settled in this way in the end.
It was already the afternoon when everyone returned to the capital.
The three young people from the countryside had nothing to do and were very constrained when staying in the Hong family. They were used to wide spaces and free fields, but they felt uncomfortable staying in a small house for a long time.
Especially Xiaoqin and An Yangyang, who were visiting the capital for the first time. Although the noodles with soybean paste were very tasty and the Hong family's hospitality was warm, they still felt a little awkward as to where to put themselves.
I always feel like I'm in trouble no matter where I am. If I move a little slowly, I'll bump into things or people.
It's impossible to go out, I don't know anyone, and there are still unrecognizable alleys everywhere, with endless gray bricks and blue tiles, which makes people dizzy.
An Yangyang said to Xiaoqin privately, "No wonder Zhaoqing doesn't like to come to the capital. I also think the countryside is better. There are many people and cars here, and the walkways are not pleasant. It's very frustrating."
Naturally, Xiaoqin was afraid that others would hear her, so she quickly stopped her. "Brother Ritou, you... don't talk nonsense. It's not good for others to hear you."
An Yangyang curled his lips and expressed disapproval.
On the 23rd, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan still did not go to work, and took the initiative to accompany the newlyweds and An Yangyang out to run errands.
They first went to the department store to buy clothes, leather shoes, and a new pair of pants for An Yangyang. They also went to Zhang Binggui to grab ten pounds of wedding candies. Then Zhaoqing and Xiaoqin found a place to change into new clothes.
I went to the nearby Huaxia Photo Studio, which has served many national leaders, and took wedding photos.
Then they didn't go back directly. They had a meal outside first. Then they visited Tiananmen Square and visited the Forbidden City. They spent the entire day playing before heading back home.
When he came back that evening, An Yangyang's attitude had changed somewhat.
First, because as a rural youth, it was the first time for him to wear such high-end trousers, and he touched and touched them with care. The other reason was that he saw Tiananmen and went to the Golden Palace today. He felt that he had gained knowledge and opened his eyes. This is not
A blessing that everyone in the village can have.
He quietly said to Xiao Qin, "There are still good places in the city. Although the place is a bit cramped, there are places to eat and things to play. If nothing happens, I will live there for ten and a half months."
It’s okay. I heard that the capital also has Beihai and the Summer Palace. If you can see them all, you won’t be in trouble in this life..."
Xiaoqin finally couldn't help but tell him.
"Don't be so heartless all the time. When you go to the city, you have to understand the rules of the city people. They are good enough to us, but you still don't know what to do? Do you know how much it cost to buy these things?
How many food stamps and meat stamps did they spend to entertain us? People in the city don't live a life of eating a lot of fish and meat, and living on rice and noodles. Also, there was a big bowl of braised pork just now, and no one took two pieces, so why are you allowed to eat it all by yourself?
Now, I’m not afraid of making my relatives laugh..."
An Yangyang insisted on speaking his mind.
"I just love eating meat, and I can do whatever I feel comfortable with. As you said, since we are all relatives, how can they not tolerate it? Besides, if they come to my house again later, I will entertain them in the same way. Hum,
Don’t think that I don’t understand anything. If I have money, I can live better than anyone else. From now on, I will live in the countryside and go to the city to play around when I have nothing to do. The things in the city and the environment in the countryside, combined, will be great.
It’s the best life!”
Don't tell me, the truth often just blurts out unintentionally.
Coincidentally, Hong Yanwu of the Chen family in the West Courtyard also had the same opinion.
He specifically had an in-depth discussion with Zhaoqing alone and analyzed his predictions for future policies in more detail.
This is not only to encourage Zhaoqing, but also to remind Zhaoqing that rural areas will not remain poor forever, and the hat of family composition will soon be thrown away. There will be a lot of things that can be done in the future, and Zhaoqing and Xiaoqin will definitely not be able to live in poverty forever.
He is worse than any city dweller, and even happier.
At the same time, what surprised Zhaoqing even more was that Hong Yanwu not only gave him the "Haiyan" semiconductor radio in the house, but also gave him two thousand yuan to accept it.
What Hong Yanwu meant was that with the radio, Zhaoqing could know what was happening in the outside world at any time and verify whether what he said was true. And of the two thousand yuan, one thousand was a gift from him to Zhaoqing, and the other thousand was
Specifically for honoring my uncle.
For Zhaoqing, he had never seen such a huge wealth before, so he was naturally shocked.
Hong Yanwu didn't hide it from him. He said frankly that he had been messing around with things in private and was doing a bigger job than he was making eggs. Therefore, the money could only be given to him like this. Otherwise, the elders would not understand if he gave it out openly.
But even so, Zhaoqing still felt that the money was too much. He was only willing to accept semiconductors and refused to take any money.
Hong Yanwu had no choice but to change his explanation.
"Brother Zhaoqing, you don't have to be polite. If you really feel sorry for yourself, this money will be considered as our joint business. I mentioned it to my uncle, hoping that he can help me pay attention to collecting antiques in the village. I want to come to your place.
All the graves in the village have been leveled, and a lot of good things have come out. It’s just that it’s not easy for my uncle to talk to me about money, and it’s not convenient for me to give him money openly. Now is the time. If you really have the opportunity to see ancient relics in the future, no matter what, you should first
Use this money to buy it. You don’t have to send the things here, just deposit them at your place. We can split the things we collect at 30/70. If you want money, if you receive something worth 1,000 yuan, I will give you a 1,000 yuan reward...
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"Do you really want to buy those things? Spend all this money...?"
Zhaoqing really couldn't believe it and was really worried for him.
"Xiao Wu, it's easy for us brothers to talk, and I should do it for you without taking a penny. But I have to say, although those pots and bowls were valuable in the past, no one recognizes them now.
If you want to make a profit from this, it will be too difficult to collect it and resell it..."
Hong Yanwu smiled after hearing this, and he had his own reasons.
"Brother Zhaoqing, hasn't my uncle ever told you the phrase 'gold in troubled times, antiques in prosperous times'? To put it bluntly, these things are not a small business of food and clothing. They have to make small profits but quick turnover, fast in and fast out. This is
If you don't open for three years, if you open for three years, it will be a big business, and if you stock up for ten or twenty years, it's normal. Don't be anxious, you have to follow the market, and get the goods and sell them. If you really want to find a knowledgeable owner, he is the one for hundreds.
The same goes for tens of millions."
"In addition, you should also understand the principles of 'things are rare and valuable' and 'buy low and sell high'. There are countless antiques in the world, and they will become less and less. Low prices are a good thing. This is hoarding.
It's a good time to find a rare item. To put it bluntly, once the price goes up, you won't have to rush to collect it when the time comes. In fact, there is a joke to describe it best - "If you ignore it today, you will pay no attention to it tomorrow."
You can't afford it. Just feel free to help me collect it, no matter how much it is, I won't be too much. If the money is not enough, just talk and I will give it to you again."
"Having said that, I'm talking about antiques, but I'm also talking about you. To be honest, among all the people, why do I support you the most in staying in the countryside? That's because I feel that life and making money are the same opportunities.
It will always exist, and it will change. There will never be only one answer to a question, and nothing will last forever. The important thing is that we must have foresight and be prepared in advance so that we can seize the opportunity and use it when the time comes.
The right way to face...
Although Hong Yanwu's words were not fully believed and accepted by Zhaoqing for a while, they undoubtedly opened a window in his heart.
And from this window, what he saw was far more than just that he could live a comfortable life. It was far more than just living a life in a place with beautiful mountains and rivers, with no worries about food, drink, and endless clothing.
tedious.
Because what he heard today was like what Hong Yanwu said, then it meant that there was really a vast world in front of him, and there was a lot to do.
It is even possible for him to change the current situation of the entire Longkou Village in the future and make the villagers live a better life.
But the key is that Hong Yanwu's prophetic judgments on policy can be confirmed one by one, and when the time comes, someone in the village must listen to what he says.
The hope for the future, the seeds of repaying the fellow villagers, and the construction of his hometown were quietly planted in Zhaoqing's heart.
The position of secretary assigned to him by his father-in-law, Secretary An, at the brigade headquarters has invisibly become much more important.
From this moment on, Zhaoqing had a new plan in mind...