Back to 1980: Please Love Me Again

Chapter 52

1980, April 7.

Today is not only the opening day of the convenience market, but also the first day of the college entrance examination.

Zhao Wenmu didn't go to the convenience market in the morning, and the crayfish stall was only open at night.

The whole family of Zhao's siblings went to Hongqi Commune.

Five bicycles, eight people, neatly organized.

Everyone in the Zhao family was nervous, and tried their best to look calm and breezy.

Zhao Wenqiu was really calm, she greeted everyone happily, and then walked into the examination room bouncing around.

Zhao Jing instructed her carefully.

"Have you brought your admission ticket? Don't leave your pens, calculation paper, anything behind. Be careful when reviewing the questions."

"Little sister, you must be fine!"

At last she clenched her fist and encouraged.

"Hee hee, third sister, don't be afraid, I will definitely pass the exam!"

Zhao Wenqiu didn't look nervous at all.

"Third Brother, when I finish the exam, remember to take me and Third Sister to the city to play!"

She cares more about this than the exam.

"Don't worry, let alone the county seat, the provincial capital and the capital are all fine!"

Zhao Wenmu patted his chest and promised.

Zhao Wenqiu waved to everyone, turned around and walked into the examination room.

"Whose house is that over there? There are so many bicycles, what a grand!"

Some other people who came to send their children and relatives into the examination room couldn't help admiring the Zhao family.

"Yeah, brand new bike, I want that too!"

Hongqi Commune has much better conditions than Zheshan Commune, but even so, bicycles are rare.

Unlike later generations, most of the candidates are young and beautiful high school students.

Many middle-aged people in their 40s and [-]s are taking the college entrance examination.

Compared with young people, these people appear more nervous and disturbed.

They have been waiting for this day for too long, and they are even more worried about gains and losses, and it is difficult to calm down.

Looking at these people, Zhao Wenmu was filled with emotion. Fortunately, there is always time to pursue knowledge and progress!
It was rare for everyone in the Zhao family to be free, so they found a shady place outside the exam room, gossiping and waiting for Zhao Wenqiu's exam to end.

Everyone tacitly did not mention Zhao Wenjun's matter.

I'm going to Jin Province in two days, so it's useless to think about it now.

As soon as the bell rang at the end of the exam at noon, some candidates ran out of the exam room quickly.

Everyone has different expressions, some are happy, some are sad, especially some senior candidates, who are obviously sloppy and in a bad mood.

Zhao Wenqiu was still the same as in the morning, bouncing around, carefree.

"Brothers and sisters, what's delicious for lunch?"

She opened her arms and rushed over, hugged Zhao Jing and hung on her like a koala.

Zhao Jing's small body was torn apart by her.

Zhao Wenmu pulled the back of her neck and pulled her aside.

Noon was what Zhao Wenqiu had been eating for the past few days, and everyone didn't dare to let her eat other things rashly, lest she suddenly get a stomachache.

Zhao Wenmu was not worried about Zhao Wenqiu's grades at all.

In her previous life, she was able to get into college even after such a big event happened in her family. In this life, it doesn't make sense.

In the afternoon, Zhao Wenmu had to go to the city to open Zhang Luo's food stall, and several other people also had their own busy affairs, leaving only Zhao Wenlin, Zhao Wenyan and Zhao Jing waiting outside the examination room.

Around 04:30, Zhao Wenmu brought two young men from the village into the market and began to place tables, chairs and benches.

Then start frying crabs and crayfish, first frying and then frying, it will be faster.

The rich, fresh, spicy taste spreads quickly.

Before five o'clock, a huge crowd crowded into the market.

After all, it was the first day of opening, and everyone came to join in the fun after work.

In this era of lack of material and spiritual wealth, people's enthusiasm for joining in the fun is always extremely high.

Vendors have long been waiting.

There are sellers of vegetables, candied haws, sugar figurines, roasted sweet potatoes, kebabs, shoe repairers, pruning knives, and buttons.
Variety.

But there are no game sellers, and farmers are always one step behind in obtaining information.

Many people were attracted by Zhao Wenmu's crayfish as soon as they came in.

There are two tall banners in front of Zhao Wenmu's stall, one is written "Old Zhao's Authentic Spicy Crayfish" and the other is "Old Zhao's Spicy Crab".

Today's crayfish and spicy crab are the most authentic, and the soup is rich, because everyone can eat it on the spot without worrying about the juice.

The little girls and boys who got off work tasted all kinds of delicacies wantonly without worrying about getting fat.

No matter what age, there are some people who never worry about food and clothing.

Even for ordinary working families, it’s okay to indulge once in a while and eat something delicious.

Soon many people stood in front of Zhao Wenmu's booth.

Someone recognized his spicy crayfish and spicy crab.

"Comrade, is your crayfish the same as the one at the textile factory?"

A young girl looked at Zhao Wenmu's fried crayfish and asked. The girl's name was Li Yueyue, a female worker in a textile factory. She recognized Zhao Wenmu as the person who had sold crayfish in the textile factory two days ago.

Unexpectedly, after two days, there was another person.

She secretly regretted not speaking to that handsome young man!

Didn't expect him to come here.

"Comrade, the ones at the textile factory and the sugar factory are all my apprentices, and they are all the same crayfish, but the ones here can be eaten on the spot, and the soup is more delicious."

Zhao Wenmu said with a smile.

"So it's like this! Then give me a catty of crayfish and a catty of spicy crab."

Li Yueyue said with a smile, she came with another girl today, her brother liked her, so they made an appointment to visit the convenience market together.

Later, her brother can be reimbursed.

The two girls found a random table and sat down. She picked up a crayfish, skillfully removed the head, and took a sip of the soup inside.

Immediately felt different!
The soup is rich and full of flavor. The fresh and tender shrimp meat is dipped in the soup and blooms on the tip of the tongue. It is really the best!

Her little friend Cao Qi's eyes lit up after eating a crayfish.

The two of them forgot the purpose of coming today, and kept putting crayfish into their mouths one by one.

After a while, a pound of crayfish and a pound of spicy crab were eaten up.

At this time, Li Yueyue's elder brother, Li Mucheng, just arrived.

Li Yueyue waved her hands excitedly, loudly asking Li Mucheng to buy a few more catties of spicy crayfish.

Their family really doesn't care about the ten or eight yuan.

More people are attracted by the aroma of crayfish and spicy crab.

Although many people were scared away when they heard that it cost only 1 yuan per catty, more people saw the bright red and strange shape of crayfish and smelled the attractive smell, so they couldn't help but buy a catty to taste it.

After eating, no one regretted it, but more people wanted to eat it!

Zhao Wenmu also brought some wine and drinks.

Beer is limited to one bottle per person to prevent people from getting drunk and making trouble.

Drinks are enough.

Each bottle costs [-] cents more.

And he doesn't need tickets here, anyway, tickets are bought with money, just add money when selling.

"Comrade, your crayfish and spicy crab are delicious! The side dishes are also delicious!"

Li Yueyue couldn't help admiring.

Zhao Wenmu also smiled.

"Of course, these crayfish are the freshest caught during the day. The recipe is also my own secret recipe. It is definitely the authentic spicy crayfish from the old Zhao family. It doesn't cost money if it's not delicious!"

Zhao Wenmu took the opportunity to engage in a wave of marketing.

Zhao Wenmu was in charge of frying and yelling, and the boys who came with him were in charge of selling, and the other was in charge of serving and collecting dishes, and they were extremely busy.

The crayfish quickly opened up the situation. Customers came following the scent, looking at the other people who were eating happily, they couldn't help but want to buy some to try.

When Yang Yuping and Pang Qingyun arrived, they were also shocked by the popularity of the convenience market.

Such a huge market is full of people.

The market is newly opened. In order to avoid accidents, their Public Security Bureau has stationed several police officers in each market to maintain order.

The two of Yang Yuping came here after get off work, to feel the atmosphere of the convenience market, and to see if there was anything wrong.

The two quickly noticed the area on the edge of the market, which seemed to be the busiest place, and there were bursts of aroma, which tickled the gluttons in their stomachs.

Pang Qingyun felt itchy in his heart, what the hell, it smells so good!
The two walked over following the fragrance, but suddenly found that the person in the middle of the crowd, who was vigorously waving a big spoon, was Zhao Wenmu!
The two looked at each other and walked over.

"Comrade Xiao Zhao, what are you selling?"

Zhao Wenmu took a look, hehe, acquaintance.

"Ju Yang, Captain Pang, here are spicy crayfish and spicy crab."

As he spoke, Zhao Wenmu neatly filled two servings, about three to four catties, and handed them to Pang Qingyun.

Yang Yuping handed over five yuan.

Zhao Wenmu didn't refuse either, he opened a few more bottles of beer for the two of them and sent them over.

There is no need to deliberately please, let alone haggle over every detail.

Pang Qingyun was impatient, it was so delicious, he took half a crab and put it into his mouth to suck it up.

"Ah, it's so delicious!"

Yang Yuping shook his head looking at his frizzy appearance.

But when he peeled a crayfish and put it in his mouth, he couldn't help but his eyes lit up.

"It's really delicious!"

The two drank beer and ate crayfish, feeling very comfortable.

Today is the first day of the convenience market's opening. Zhao Wenmu expected that the flow of people would be terrifying, and the business is expected to be very good.

But I didn't expect the business to be so good!

The 400 catties of crayfish and crabs he prepared were all sold out in less than an hour and a half!
You know it's only 06:30, it's not dark yet!
400 catties of crayfish, plus side dishes can be more than 500 catties.

Here, side dishes are charged like crayfish, not free!

It must be too late to go home to pick up the crayfish, so Zhao Wenmu had no choice but to close the stall.

I regret that I brought less.

And the customers who didn't make it in time were too regretful, and asked Zhao Wenmu whether he would come tomorrow night.

Many people are also thinking about selling crayfish and spicy crabs.

I don't know what this crayfish is, but everyone knows crabs!
(End of this chapter)