1986: Old Stories in Northeast China

"Dad, what is this wooden block for?"

Doudou took a bite of the candied haws, then picked up the ice ball and asked.

"This is called an ice ball. When the time comes, we can whip it with a small whip, and it will spin on the ice." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

What surprised him was that Doudou was not as happy as he expected, but a little disappointed.

"What's wrong? Isn't it just right for you to whip it with your small whip?" Chen Tiezhu asked curiously.

"It's not edible, haha, this is not good." Doudou said seriously.

"Hahaha, you think of eating it when you can't do it, this is for fun." Chen Tiezhu was happy.

"When daddy is free, I'll take you to make some ice noodles, and then we'll play with ice balls. Do you want to play by yourself, or go to the backyard with daddy to watch the fun?"

"Watch the fun."

After Doudou said that, he stuffed the candied haws into his hand and ran into the house.

This made him even more puzzled. Is there a time when his daughter doesn't miss eating?

When Doudou came out again, she was holding a shoe box in her hand, and then she carefully put all the little toys that the children had just given her into it.

Even though she said she disliked it just now, she still liked ice balls very much.

After the little guy was all packed, Chen Tiezhu led him to the backyard.

He was very puzzled. There was a crowd just now, but now there are not many left.

"Tiezhu, thank you so much. Only my eldest grandson ate that candied haws and said it was very delicious." Hu Yadong said with a smile.

"Yeah, just now these kids were all eating with such smiles on their faces, as if it was Chinese New Year."

"Hehe, I even snatched a bite from my sister. It's sour, sweet, and crispy. If Brother Tiezhu sells candied haws, he can make a lot of money."

...

People around also talked about it, and everyone was in a good mood.

"This is nothing. It's Chinese New Year, I'll buy some more hawthorns, and then I'll make more and give some to each family." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"If I have to thank you, I have to thank everyone. I didn't expect that I could finish unloading everything just by playing with the kids for a while."

"Manager Chen, I was very touched today." Director Cui said with emotion.

"We have a small gantry crane to load the truck, but it's not as fast as you guys unloading. Your village is very combat-ready."

"And the master just said that he also has some equipment at home. If you need anything temporarily, you can go to his house to get it. It's amazing."

"Hahaha, Uncle Shulin is not only a famous blacksmith in our village, but also in the town." Chen Tiezhu laughed.

"Brother Lianshan, how is the material calculation? If it's almost done, I have to go to the county in the afternoon to contact there, and then we can do it."

"It's almost done, and I've given the order to Comrade Dayou who loves to pick corn." Qi Lianshan said with a smile.

"Actually, if you have a car, you can prepare more of these materials. Don't you also need to build a pig pen or something? Let's do it together in the spring."

"Besides, you will have to build a wall outside your factory, and there will be many places where materials are needed. Anyway, you just take care of it, and don't worry about it at night. We brothers will take turns to help you."

"Tiezhu, you should do your work, and leave this to us. After all, we are called that company's employees, right? We have to do something too." Huang Jianxin also said.

"Leave it to me in the second half of the night, you all sleep well." Li Tongda also stood up.

Such a scene shocked Director Cui again.

Are the villagers here too nice?

"Okay, then I won't be hypocritical. Everyone can help here if you have nothing to do during this period, but there is one thing, you have to go to my house for lunch and dinner." Chen Tiezhu smiled and nodded.

"Uncle Dong, Uncle Nan, how is my garden tabletop going? We have more and more people, and we can't have three tables for dinner."

"Don't worry, I've already started to paint it, and I'll send it to you when it's dry." Hu Yanan said with a smile.

"We also made some stools. Although they are not made of good wood, there is no problem for us to sit and eat. I'm free anyway, so I'll do any carpentry work for you."

"By the way, when are you and Yatou going to get married? By then, we'll find some good materials, and we'll make your furniture."

"Hehe, that's going to have to wait a while. By the way, today I have to introduce you to this old man, Yingzi's grandfather." Chen Tiezhu said happily.

"Oh, hello, old man. Yatou is really this, our village” He Jianguo hurriedly greeted.

“Hahahaha, the girl also told me that you all took good care of him.” Old Man Han said happily.

“Let me introduce this one, a combat hero, Yingzi’s elder brother.” Chen Tiezhu pulled Han Zhenwu over again.

“Don’t listen to Tiezhu’s nonsense, I’m not a combat hero at all, I’m far inferior to the second master.” Han Zhenwu hurriedly said.

“If Tiezhu says he can be a combat hero, then he can be a combat hero. He looks really energetic and has a lot of strength.” He Jianguo said with a smile.

Han Zhenwu didn’t know what to say, why is he a little “superstitious” about Chen Tiezhu?

Director Fang and his younger brother Han Zhenwen are like this, and now the people in this village are also like this.

“Okay, I’ll go home to clean up the food first, and everyone will come to my house for lunch today. "Chen Tiezhu said.

"Tomorrow we will..."

"What to eat? No one in your family has missed out on food, so this meal is not bad." He Jianguo waved his hand.

"You should entertain Director Cui and the others, as well as the girl's grandfather and elder brother. This is your task. It's decided. We'll leave first."

After He Jianguo finished speaking, he left with his hands behind his back. The others said hello and left.

"Tiezhu, the people in your village are very nice." Old Man Han said with emotion.

"Old Man, put yourself in their shoes." Chen Tiezhu also sighed.

"I used to be a real jerk. I didn't have much popularity in the village. I don't have to brag. Now I am the prodigal son who has returned. If I want the villagers to accept me, I have to show my sincerity. "

"No matter if she is a prodigal or not, you should clean up Doudou first. What has she become?" said Erye with a smile.

"Hahahaha, my eldest daughter has become a little slut." Chen Tiezhu picked up Doudou and kissed her on the cheek happily.

"Dad, Doudou is not a slut. Doudou is a fragrant and sweet bean with sugar threads." Doudou hugged his neck and said happily.

Doudou's little appearance made everyone laugh again. Whenever this little guy is around, it is hard to have less laughter.

But everyone is happier about the delivery of these equipments. They all know that Chen Tiezhu's mushroom is going to be bigger.

What will it look like?