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Chapter 1656 Next year will be better

In Dongzhou, almost every household sets off firecrackers before the New Year's Eve dinner.

There is even a saying that whoever sets off firecrackers early will make a fortune.

Although many people don't believe this statement, most people are willing to ask for such a lucky break during the Chinese New Year.

On the 12th floor of Mihu Garden NO. [-], Fang Xiaoming quickly finished the dumplings in his bowl and lit up the firecrackers on the counter.

"What are you doing?" His father asked when he saw Fang Xiaoming going out.

Fang Xiaoming said: "What are you doing? Of course you are setting off firecrackers."

"After setting off the firecrackers, am I going to dance with others? Is there a New Year's dance in the factory today?"

As a young man, Fang Xiaoming, who did not go to college, is now interning at a factory affiliated with MiKe Electronics.

Although it is just an internship, the internship salary is [-] a month.

500 yuan plus bonus is more powerful than a regular worker outside.

As for the activity center of Mihu Electronics Factory, there are programs almost every week, not to mention that during the Chinese New Year period, the activities are one after another.

Watch movies, dance, sing...

Young people like Fang Xiaoming always like to have fun, not to mention that the conditions are so good now.

Although he is not an official worker yet, someone has taken a liking to Fang Xiaoming. The girl is a school teacher, and although the salary is not high, it is stable.

However, Fang Xiaoming's mother was not willing to do this.

She hopes that her daughter-in-law also works at MiKe Electronics.

Even if you work in MiKe Electrical Appliances Store, it will be fine.

But Fang Xiaoming recognized the girl and was unwilling to do anything.

"You can't let it go." His father said while smoking: "Wait a little longer."

"What's the point of waiting? Didn't you hear how many people set off the firecrackers outside?" Fang Xiaoming said, "What's more, the firecrackers are set off. I'll go do my thing, and dad and mom, you guys will go do yours."

"Hey, no one of us will delay anyone else's business."

Hearing what Fang Xiaoming said, his father said angrily: "You are talking about outside. Is there anyone setting off firecrackers in our Mihu Garden?"

"Look for me, is there one?"

Fang Xiaoming was stunned for a moment. He pricked up his ears and listened outside. There was really no one setting off firecrackers around his house.

It is said that the people living in MiKe Garden are all old employees of MiKe Electronics. Not only do these people have high wages and good benefits, but many of them are also hard-working.

By now, the firecrackers should have started.

This time last year, it seemed that everything had been released.

What's going on now? Why is no one releasing it?

Just when Fang Xiaoming was confused and wanted to ask, he heard his father say: "Dong Shen's family hasn't released him yet."

Hearing this, Fang Xiaoming was stunned for a moment, and then he said: "Dad, Director Shen... Director Shen will not inform that he must be released first, right?"

"How could Director Shen do this?" His father said: "This year, it is really difficult for us MiKe Electronics."

"So everyone thinks that Director Shen must set off the first firecracker in our community this year, so as to bring good luck."

"We are all employees of MiKe Electronics. Only if Director Shen can make a fortune can we live a good life."

"Do you understand?"

Listening to his father's education, Fang Xiaoming was speechless for a while.

He couldn't help complaining: "Dad, I think your thoughts are a bit unreasonable."

"What's more, Director Shen doesn't even think so, so why are you so worried?"

"Dad, why don't I let him go first? You..." Before Fang Xiaoming could finish his words, his father said angrily: "You little brat, you just haven't suffered."

"If you had endured hardship, you wouldn't be so arrogant. Think about the life of your second aunt's family in the provincial capital, what kind of life they live."

"Your second aunt and your second uncle's factory are in a slump, and they can't pay their wages now."

"This year during the Chinese New Year, your second aunt called me and asked me to borrow 200 yuan for the Chinese New Year. Do you know how I felt?"

At this point, he pointed at Fang Xiaoming and said, "If it weren't for Director Shen's MiKe Electronics, our family wouldn't be able to pay wages."

"It's just you. There is someone else who wants to be your wife. You can take her down."

At this point, his father said: "Sit down and be honest, or I will whip you."

Speaking of his second aunt's family, Fang Xiaoming stopped. In his second aunt's family, his uncle and aunt were both workers in large factories in the provincial capital.

When he went there as a child, he was envious.

Because there is not only a lot of fun there, but also a lot of delicious food.

The building in his second aunt's house was the object of his envy at that time.

But now, when he heard his father say that his second aunt borrowed 200 yuan for the New Year, his heart twitched involuntarily.

At this time, he suddenly understood why his father and the others did this.

After all, if MiKe Electronics were not good, then their family's life might not be as good as it is now.

"Dad, I understand." Fang Xiaoming sat down and started staring at the TV.

Lao Fang felt relieved when he saw his son's appearance.

Anyway, my son obeyed.

He looked at the advertisement for MiKe PHS that was playing on the TV, hesitated and said, "I made an agreement with your mother that after the Chinese New Year, I will buy you a PHS."

"But when it comes to our ugly talk, the phone bill is yours."

"You should save money on the phone calls, otherwise your salary will not be enough to cover the phone bill."

For Fang Xiaoming, his favorite is the PHS newly produced by MiKe Electronics, but this kind of PHS costs several thousand, and his half-year salary is not enough.

What's more, his working hours are short and he doesn't have much money left.

Now, his father actually agreed to buy him a PHS. He was surprised and said: "Dad, do you think it's true?"

"What your dad said doesn't count anymore. Isn't it just a PHS? The bonus your dad gave you this time is more than enough to buy a PHS."

Lao Fang said with a smile: "Just pretend that I didn't give out a bonus this time."

Fang Xiaoming frowned and wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't.

Lao Fang continued: "But Xiao Ming, if you are looking for a partner, it is best to find one among your colleagues."

"In this case, not only will both of you have high wages, but you will also be able to enjoy good treatment in the future."

"Let me tell you, our MiKe Electronics can only get better and better..."

Just as Lao Fang was talking, a burst of firecrackers sounded. Hearing the sound, Lao Fang stood up, listened attentively, and said quickly: "Let's go downstairs quickly."

"It just came from Mr. Shen's house. Let's go over there and set off firecrackers."

While talking, Lao Fang took the firecrackers on the table and ran quickly towards the door.

Fang Xiaoming also ran downstairs, and when they lit firecrackers, there was a lively sound of firecrackers all around.

Neighbors wished each other a happy New Year, and some young people started to set off fireworks. For a while, the entire Rice Shell Garden was enveloped in the sound of firecrackers.

Listening to the crackling sound, Fang Xiaoming couldn't help but look at the fireworks rising into the sky in front of him, and for a moment, he felt excited in his heart.

(End of this chapter)