Rebooting the Peak Years of 1985

Chapter 60
“I just bought it with the barrel.”

Chen Huajiang smiled. He met the boss temporarily, and he didn't come here to buy milk. How could there be a bucket?

"Then let me make it clear, this iron bucket is more expensive than milk. If you buy a bucket of milk alone, it costs [-] cents. If you buy an additional bucket, it costs [-] cents."

"If your home is not far away, can I go home with you and wait for you to bring the bucket down to beat the milk?"

The boss looked at Chen Huajiang and said, and then added with some hesitation, obviously thinking that one yuan is too expensive, Chen Huajiang will not buy his milk.

"One dollar and two is one dollar and two. Also, boss, do you sell this milk every day?"

Chen Huajiang took out his wallet, took out a piece of silver and handed it to the other party, and then took the small three-liter iron bucket off his mule cart.

This iron drum is not like the iron drums of later generations. It is very dark on the surface, with many welding places, and the material is solid, which is very heavy at first glance.

If it is placed in later generations, not to mention aesthetics, this material alone is enough to bankrupt the manufacturer.Because the iron bucket in later generations was just an iron sheet, which could be crushed if you put your foot on it.

This is also the reason why the planned economy does not pay much attention to costs and benefits, and why good work and good materials go up.

"That's not true. You can't come during the busy farming season. The fields always need someone to take care of them."

The boss shook his head and said that as a farmer in the suburbs of Nanming City, the milk selling business was just his side business, purely to subsidize his family's income.

Chen Huajiang could roughly guess what he said.

"I have a suggestion for you. Whether you can sell milk by selling milk along the streets is a matter of luck. Why not develop regular customers?"

Chen Huajiang told the other party in detail about the door-to-door delivery of milk in later generations. He could make something similar to a business card. When someone buys milk, hand it to the person and ask them if they need door-to-door milk delivery.

In this way, if you develop into a regular customer, you can take the maximum value and deliver it to your door at the right time.

"That's not possible, I still have to farm. I understand your kindness, young man, but this is unreliable."

Unexpectedly, the boss shook his head when he heard this, and then drove away in the mule cart.

Chen Huajiang stood speechless and messy in the wind. He could also understand the boss's thoughts. The urban-rural dual system was deeply rooted, and the work of farmers and field workers was deeply rooted in people's hearts.

"Boss, wait a minute. Why don't you leave me your address, and I'll send someone to get the milk from you."

Chen Huajiang caught up with the other party and asked for his address.

These days, the people who raise dairy cows are rare. He also plans to let Fangfang drink a cup of milk every day. How can he let her go?

When we arrived at the Hongqi Family Courtyard, many middle-aged and elderly women were washing clothes in the water channel at the door. When they saw Chen Huajiang carrying an iron bucket and two oil paper bags, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"If you make some money and see how proud you are, sooner or later you will be labeled a capitalist roader and shot."

Ma Hongfeng was also among the crowd, staring at Chen Huajiang's back with a spiteful look and said.

Ever since Chen Huajiang slapped her, she had completely resented Chen Huajiang, not to mention that Chen Huajiang later slapped her son Cui Zhiliang.

"The Cui family is right. It's because the country hasn't noticed him yet. Once it notices him, this kind of second-rate guy who is not doing business will definitely be shot. Even if it doesn't work, his property will be confiscated."

Another woman picked up Ma Hongfeng's words and said.

"Let's just say a few words. The Chen family is not easy. After leaving the Hongqi factory, they didn't have a job, so they can only do some small business to make ends meet. There is no need to say such sarcastic remarks."

Then an old woman with gray hair and beard shook her head and said kindly.

However, as soon as she said this, she was immediately criticized by Ma Hongfeng and others, who scolded her for a while, and then had to keep silent.

At this moment, Ma Hongfeng became elated, and all the previous jealousy was gone. Like a big rooster that had won a battle, Ma Hongfeng became more vigorous in washing clothes, and the hammer and stick made a banging sound.

It was as if what was being knocked was not the clothes, but Chen Huajiang.

Of course, Chen Huajiang also knew about the gossiping women at the door. His attitude towards the private sector these days was very complicated.

There are still four years until the great man draws a circle in the South China Sea and sets the overall tone. Until then, no one knows what will happen to the small traders and hawkers.

"Cough cough cough."

Back home, Lin Jiayin was cooking in the kitchen when she heard a coughing sound.

"What's the matter? Are you sick?"

Chen Huajiang quickly put the things on the dining table in the living room, and then walked quickly to the kitchen.

"It's nothing serious. I just caught a cold due to the cold wind yesterday."

"I'll get some brown sugar water to drink later."

Lin Jiayin saw her husband coming back and said with a smile.

"What's the use of brown sugar water? You have a cold infection caused by insufficient body resistance."

"I just bought milk. I'll heat it up for you later. From today on, you and Fangfang must drink a glass of milk every day."

Chen Huajiang simply rolled his eyes. Brown sugar water is a "big tonic" in this era. It can be seen in women from giving birth to children during confinement, to colds, and even terminal illnesses.

Of course it is unscientific in later generations, but in this era of material scarcity, it is a good thing, or a placebo.

"You should rest well if you are sick. I will cook the food today."

Chen Huajiang walked to his wife's side and pretended to take the pot and shovel from her hand.

"That's not possible. You don't know how to do this. Besides, how can you be allowed to cook in a man's house?"

Lin Jiayin became anxious as soon as she heard this, and held on to the handle of the pot without letting go. However, she still felt warm in her heart, knowing that her husband was caring about her.

"I'm going to let you see my craftsmanship today. Hahaha, this little lady is really looking down on me. She dares to say that I don't know how to cook rice and stir-fry vegetables."

"Stand to the side. Today I must listen with a straight face and show you my husband's skills."

Chen Huajiang burst out laughing when he heard this, thinking this was a great opportunity to show off.

Anyway, he is also the president of the catering group, and he has developed step by step from a small restaurant. His craftsmanship will definitely surprise Lin Jiayin.

"Okay, okay, let you try."

Lin Jiayin couldn't get in his way, so she let go of her hand and stood aside.

She felt that this was entirely Chen Huajiang's impromptu wish to show off in front of her.

As a couple, it's not like she doesn't know Chen Huajiang's craftsmanship. She has never cooked before, so how can she get such good craftsmanship?But she must have learned something from the recently opened restaurant. For example, she knew that Daguang's craftsmanship was good.

Since her husband wanted to show off, she had no choice but to cooperate, and she thought to herself that no matter whether Chen Huajiang's cooking was good or not, she would praise him to satisfy his vanity.

"The key to stir-frying vegetables is to stir the pot over high heat to lock in the moisture of the vegetables. Only in this way can we make beautiful, oily and shiny fried vegetables."

"Look at my husband's troublesome dragon spin!"

Chen Huajiang showed off, and Lin Jiayin kept nodding while listening. The truth is correct.

With a vigorous shake of his left hand, the vegetables in the pot floated high, forming a spinning parabola in the air.Chen Huajiang suddenly changed his expression and shouted "No", and quickly backed away, trying to catch the fallen vegetables.

Bang - the green vegetables fell to the ground, and the soup was spread all over the floor. There was only a little oil and water left in the pot, and a vegetable leaf floating on it, as if mocking his overestimation.

(End of this chapter)