Era: Craftsmen in the Siheyuan

Chapter 238 Troubled Times ()

A cold autumn rain.

The light rain is not heavy, but the autumn rain is continuous and will not stop for a while.

Unable to resist Xu Huizhen's deliberately "poor" look, Xu Deyong had no choice but to put Xiao Li'er in his arms, put on his raincoat and rode to the courtyard by bike.

The little guy was still very happy along the way, holding his hands in an attempt to show his head and look out.

When she got home, Xu Nanshi was naturally scolded, but she was actually quite happy to have Xiao Li'er accompanying her.

After telling Huizhen to be careful for a while, he let Xu Deyong leave.

In the courtyard, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong went to the steel rolling mill early to gather. They will be members of the workers' representative team.

When Xu Deyong returned to the backyard of the tavern, the rain was already heavier than before.

This rain must have caused some trouble to the military parade. Just like our country today, although there are wind and rain, there is no fear or hindrance!

Chen Xueru held up an oil-paper umbrella and saw the two people behind her. She opened her mouth to say hello, but she swallowed the words again for some reason.

And the great man stood on the Tiananmen Gate in the rain and said: "Comrades, thank you for your hard work!"

In the hazy mist, she just watched them disappear into the rain.

The third aunt said: "You don't know? Xu Deyong sent his daughter here early in the morning, and the couple went to participate in the celebration parade before. Why didn't you go this year?"

The officers and soldiers under review marched forward in unison with high spirits and high spirits in the rain, following the rhythm of military music.

Yan Bugui narrowed his eyes and said, "I've been there several times. Let's give the opportunity to young people."

Xu Deyong and Xu Huizhen went home and had a simple lunch and rested for a while. Xu Huizhen was a little worried.

Xu Huizhen was wearing a raincoat, and she seemed to be transformed into a girl, chattering non-stop.

Xu Deyong held Xu Huizhen's hand and moved forward as the crowd cheered, feeling the excitement, admiration, and pride...

Yan Bugui said: "When you go to junior high school and know the way home, you can go. It's best to be like your brother. If you don't come back for lunch, our family can save one person's meal."

Yan Jiekuang also said: "And me!"

Yan Jiedi blinked and said nothing.

The celebration meeting began, the salutes roared, the red flags flew, the applause and cheers covered the sound of the pattering autumn rain, and the Monument to the People's Heroes stood tall in the rain.

This sentence must be extremely sincere, because this generation is destined to tighten their belts.

Xu Deyong and Xu Huizhen are no exception.

Yan Jiekuang muttered: "Then how can my brother go?"

This is definitely a false proposition!

For the first time, paratroopers and other officers and soldiers were paraded in domestically produced "Jiefang" brand cars; the domestically produced jets that people were eager to see were unable to participate in the parade because of rain.

After the curtain ended, the crowd dispersed, and passers-by were discussing the celebration. Everyone's eyes were filled with excitement and admiration.

Yan Jiefang said: "Dad, you can take me there next time."

Then he pushed the car under the eaves of the abandoned house, covered it with a tarpaulin, and then trotted home.

All types of troops passed by in turn.

At this time, it was already afternoon, and the autumn rain still had no intention of stopping.

Xu Deyong stopped the car, helped Xu Huizhen out of the car, and let her go in first.

The music "The East is Red" played at the scene, and leaders, representatives and guests took their seats.

……

……

To the sound of "I am a soldier, from the common people", a powerful line of infantry appeared in front of people's eyes.

After all, Xu Deyong is a 'experienced person', and he quickly returned to normal after leaving the scene.

She stopped, and the oil-paper umbrella blocked the falling drizzle, which splashed around. Her trousers were already wet to her calves. She loves beauty and would rather wet her trousers than wear an ugly raincoat.

Hearing this, Yan Bugui said angrily: "If you don't study well, you are not qualified to go. Come on and write for me honestly. I will tutor you alone and have fun. No one else can make money."

The third aunt couldn't help but said: "That's right, Xu Deyong and the others are back, why hasn't Jie Cheng come back?"

……

After the military parade, a grand mass march in the capital began.

Then she put on a smile at the corner of her mouth, held up the oil-paper umbrella and walked towards home in a charming way...

Passing by the front yard, Yan Bugui heard the movement and looked out: "Hey, who do I think they are? It turns out to be Xu Deyong and his wife. Why are you here because it's raining?"

So the two put on their raincoats, and Xu Deyong rode back to the courtyard with Xu Huizhen.

At the same time, I can’t help but think: “What if we can maintain this momentum of development?”

Yan Jiekuang and others were writing, and they couldn't help but raise their heads when they heard the words.

Xu Deyong and Xu Huizhen were also among them wearing raincoats, and he protected his wives to the front so that they could see more clearly.

This military parade still attracted more than 50 people. Everyone gathered in Tiananmen Square, waiting for the military parade to begin.

Yan Bugui raised his eyes and said, "Xu Deyong has a car, but Xie Cheng doesn't, but Xu Deyong's tea is very delicious during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiekuang couldn't help but rolled their eyes. After such a long time, their father still remembered that of course the tea was free and delicious!
When Xu Deyong returned home, Xu Huizhen raised her finger at the corner of her mouth and whispered: "Li'er is asleep, don't speak too loudly."

Xu Deyong smiled, took off his raincoat and hung it at the door. He said in a lower voice, "It's okay. Li'er slept deeply. It's okay to talk normally."

Xu Nan is wearing glasses and sitting in front of the window doing needlework. It seems that she is wearing small shoes.

Xu Deyong smiled and knelt down and said, "Grandma, you should take a break. Don't get tired from doing it all the time."

Xu Nanshi glanced at him, "sharpened" the needle in her hand on her gray head and said, "I'm not tired. I just started doing it not long ago, and I didn't do it with Xiaoli'er before."

Xu Deyong said: "It's tiring to look after children."

Xu Nanshi said: "I'm not tired. Li'er is pretty good-looking. Although she always wants someone to play with her, she doesn't make a fuss."

Xu Deyong said with a shy face: "Then why don't you watch it for two more days."

Xu Nanshi kept busy with the work in her hands and said, "It's okay during the day, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to see you at night and it will cause trouble."

"Hehe." Xu Deyong smiled, looked at the shoes sitting in grandma's hands and said, "The shoes are too small. Just make them bigger, otherwise you won't be able to put them on soon. Children can wear socks anyway."

Xu Nan said: "It's already bigger than Xiao Li'er's feet. It will be gone in two months. If Li'er can't fit it, there will still be a second child. If the second child can't fit, there will be a third child."

Xu Deyong grinned and said, "You are an old sage."

Xu Nan couldn't help but chuckle and said: "Don't talk like this, go on..."

The autumn rain was pouring outside the window, and inside the house the strong-bodied grandma with gray hair was doing needlework. The grandson Xu Deyong squatted aside as if he hadn't grown up yet.

In the back room, Xu Huizhen gently covered Xiao Li'er with a quilt. Xiao Li'er closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembled, and her mouth squirmed twice. Xu Huizhen couldn't help but smile, and she couldn't help but put her palms on her belly and thought. What…….

"call……."

An autumn wind blew by, bending the rain lines and blowing away time...

……

The next day, the rain stopped and the air was fresh. Xu Deyong simply moved his body and cleaned up the door.

"ha……."

He Yuzhu yawned and moved his shoulders and came out, saying: "Hey, the rain has finally stopped. If only yesterday was as good as today, it would be God's fault."

Xu Deyong smiled and said: "It must be remembered because of the special possibility."

He Yuzhu said nonchalantly: "It's half-written, but there seems to be some truth in what he said. Hey, Deyong, you are getting better and better!"

Xu Deyong said leisurely: "So, it is good to read more books and newspapers."

"Hey." He Yuzhu said aside: "Come on, our boss, let alone the second child, is not as good as me at the original level, so you... have enlightened yourself."

At this time, He Yuyu opened the door and called "Brother Deyong" to say hello, and then said to He Yuzhu, "Brother, hurry up and cook. I have to go to school early to study."

He Yuzhu rolled his eyes and said: "Okay, okay, I owe you. I am both a father and a mother..."

While mumbling, He Yuzhu washed his face and started making breakfast.

Xu Deyong smiled and opened the blind box with a thought.

"Boom."

An iron guy fell down.

Xu Deyong took a look and saw that this guy was a "discus pan", which was a guy used to pancakes.

This thing is considered a luxury item, and not every family has it at this time.

People often eat pancakes at this time, and those who live in large courtyards naturally bake them themselves, not on such a luxurious "iron pancake", but on a "roast".

The so-called "roast oven" is made of casserole materials, a circle about 10 centimeters high and 30 centimeters in diameter, with a raised drum surface with many small holes on it.

Put it on the stove, roll out the cake and place it on the drum. Turn it a few times and it will be cooked. You can also use it to bake steamed bread slices without brushing oil on the outside.

Of course, large firewood pots and woks are also often used to bake pies, homemade pancakes, dumplings, and “Beijing Pizza” - dumplings.

"Beijing Pizza" is to spread a cornmeal tortilla in a pot, put a layer of mixed vegetables on top, heat the tortilla and shovel the cooked vegetables on the plate. It's not as fancy as pizza, but that's what it means, all in one meal.

There are also many types of cakes, including home-made white flour cakes, fat scallion cakes, sesame sugar cakes, five-spice salt and pepper dough cakes; stick noodle cakes, buckwheat noodle cakes, two types of noodle cakes (the two types specifically refer to white flour and cornmeal), and gold-coated silver cakes. and pancakes made with leftover rice and flour.

As the saying goes, "To satisfy cravings, spicy or salty things are required." When supplies are not abundant, the methods to deal with gluttons at this time are basically these two.

There are not so many good things to eat, so naturally you have to say something like: "Wow, what a delicious food, it tastes the same even after it passes through your throat!" "Smells in the mouth, smells in the butt."

At this time, life must be frugal in every aspect. There are two aspects to "frugaling on food": first, the cost must be low, the expenditure must be small, the quantity must be large, and the food must be smooth and enjoyable; the second must be able to withstand hunger and fasting.

This "iron pan" is useful, but it's not that useful, but the pancakes baked are more fragrant than the "roast pan".

Xu Deyong took back his thoughts and entered the house.

After breakfast, everyone in the courtyard went their separate ways.

Celebrations are always short-lived, ordinary is everyday.

However, the topic of National Day celebrations will still be hot for two days, and at least the discussion in the tavern is quite lively.

After dinner, Xu Deyong took Xiao Lier out for a walk, and Liu Dezhu, whom he hadn't seen for a few days, suddenly came over excitedly.

After seeing him, go straight to him.

"Hehehe..." The person who didn't say anything laughed first, but Liu Dezhu's smile was a bit like a giggle.

No, it made Xiao Li'er in Xu Deyong's arms laugh!
Xu Deyong couldn't help but smile and said: "Dezhu, what are you happy about now? Did you pick up money?"

Liu Dezhu said quickly: "That's not possible. I have to return the money to the owner. If I can't find the owner, I will send it to the police station."

"What's that?" Xu Deyong asked.

Liu Dezhu lowered his voice and said a little excitedly: "Is the previous matter settled?"

Xu Deyong was stunned for a moment, then remembered: "Are you talking about Director Ma's sister-in-law?"

Liu Dezhu grinned and nodded.

Seeing how happy this guy was, Xu Deyong smiled and said, "What's the matter? You guys have met before!"

Liu Dezhu said: "Today, I didn't even know that it was Director Ma who asked me to try to get in touch with me this afternoon. He also told me in a subtle way that once we succeed, I will hopefully become a full-time employee."

"Ouch." Xu Deyong also said happily for him: "Then you are going to have double happiness. Should I congratulate you!"

Liu Dezhu said quickly: "You haven't even glanced at these horoscopes, so don't make fun of me. You are someone who has been here before. I am anxious to ask you to give me some advice!"

Xu Deyong said: "If you have any advice, I have told you what I should tell you before. Clean yourself up, be thick-skinned, and have a sweet mouth!"

Liu Dezhu said a little coyly: "I have never been friends, so I will definitely be embarrassed to meet them when the time comes."

Xu Deyong said: "You're sorry, she may be even more embarrassed than you. If you don't take the initiative, things may not work out."

Liu Dezhu said a little anxiously: "What should I say then?"

Xu Deyong shrugged and said: "The weather, family, hobbies, it's better to say anything casually than to be embarrassed and say nothing."

"Oh, and also, how is the collection of decorations at your home?" Xu Deyong asked again.

Liu Dezhu said: "I just tidied up the outside when I had nothing to do, but I haven't had time to do it inside."

Xu Deyong said: "It needs to be tidied up inside. At least it has to look good. If you want help, just call me. If you need money, I'll lend it to you."

Liu Dezhu was moved and said: "Deyong, thank you, if only..."

Xu Deyong patted him on the shoulder and said: "Don't think so far ahead. Do the things right now and do it step by step. The key is to be sincere!"

"Yeah!" Liu Dezhu nodded.

……

As the days passed, Xu Deyong and Cai Quanwu took the time to help Liu Dezhu clean up the house.

Liu Dezhu and Director Ma's sister-in-law seemed to have a good blind date.

In a blink of an eye, the cold dew arrives, and there are three phases of cold dew: the first phase is when swan geese come to visit, the second phase is when birds come and the floods turn into clams, and the third phase is when chrysanthemums bloom with yellow flowers.

When chrysanthemums turn yellow, the Double Ninth Festival comes. In the past, on this day, there were activities such as climbing high to overlook the distance, eating Double Ninth cakes, admiring chrysanthemums, drinking chrysanthemum wine, wearing and making dogwood sachets.

In Laosijiu City, the places to climb during the Double Ninth Festival are mainly concentrated in Badachu, Xiangshan, Wuta Temple, Tianning Temple and other places in the suburbs.

Two days later, in Jiuxianqiao, the eastern suburbs, my country's first modern electronic tube factory, Jingcheng Electronic Tube Factory (the predecessor of BOE), held a production start ceremony. It was also the largest electronic tube factory in Asia at the time.

除此之外，酒仙桥还建起了规模庞大的京城电机总厂、华北无线电器材联合厂（下辖706、707、718、751、797、798厂）、京城有线电厂（738厂）、华北光电技术研究所等单位。

The BJ798 Art District, which is now famous at home and abroad, was rebuilt on the former site of the factory.

After that, the number of radios in our country began to increase significantly, and the working class could afford them!
During this period, there was also a turmoil in the world.

Poland and Hungary experienced turmoil one after another, and the Soviet Union intervened.

At the end of the month, Egypt took back the Suez Canal, and the "Second Middle East War" broke out.

No permanent friends, only permanent interests.

This October, the outside world is destined to be unstable, and the impact will be far-reaching...

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(End of this chapter)