The booming era begins with private customization

Chapter 6.People's attitudes

On his first day at work, Li Mao wandered around the Publicity Department and became familiar with him.

I have just taken office and there is no list of assignments from superiors yet.

Li Mao, the projectionist, is also free.

"Jingle bell~"

The closing bell of the steel rolling mill rang.

Among the enthusiastic co-workers, Li Mao felt a hint of warmth despite the cold weather.

"Huh? These clothes? Li Mao, are you going to take over the job at the steel rolling mill?"

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he met Yan Bugui, who was wandering back and forth at the door, tending to his pots of flowers.

Don't reach out to hit the smiling person, let alone Yan Bugui, who has an intermittent cooperative relationship with Li Mao.

"Hey, aren't I thinking that being idle at home is also idle?
Instead of just idle and eating, it is better to go to the steel rolling mill to take over the job early and make more contributions. Do you think you are the third uncle? "

Li Mao smiled and said hello.

There was a tacit agreement not to check whether the flowers Yan Bugui brought were brought back from school.

"No! If you can take over the shift earlier, take over the shift earlier. If you work for one more day, you will get one more day's salary.

The steel rolling manufacturer has a big business. At this time, you may not be able to get a piece of this year's new year's goods, Li Mao.

But when it comes to New Year’s goods.

There are only a few days until the end of the year.This year’s couplets from Li Maoqian’s family.”

Yan Bugui smiled and spoke, and his words were full of calculations. It was not until the last sentence that he revealed his intentions.

But even if his intention was exposed, Yan Bugui didn't say that he took the initiative to get involved.

Yan Bugui always regarded himself as a scholar, and he always calculated his plans, but he also wanted face.

"Couplet? I'm afraid I won't be able to use it in the next few years..."

The corners of Li Mao's mouth were bitter, and the corners of his eyes drooped unconsciously.

Hearing Li Mao's words, Yan Bugui's brows also sank:
"Li Mao, you still want to be more open-minded... some things... are really beyond human control.

If you don’t want to write the couplet, don’t write it. People, you’d better look ahead. "

It is rare that Yan Bugui, an old man, missed the opportunity to make money.

By the way, Li Mao also gave up his intention to earn some pocket money by writing couplets.

Although Li Mao now also has good calligraphy skills.

But in the courtyard, it's better not to fall out with Yan Bugui over those few cents.

Regardless of the quality, Yan Bugui writes couplets for the neighbors in the courtyard just to earn hard-earned money.

It is different from the couplets written on the spot outside at the end of the year.

Yan Bugui, who got red paper and ink from school, focused on a bargain.

In terms of cost, even if Li Mao wanted to make this money, he really wouldn't be able to capture this market.

After finishing the couplet, it’s time to talk about other things.

"Li Mao, your sister Xiaomei hasn't come back from school yet. Do you want to replace your briquettes with hot ones?"

Yan Bugui smiled on the surface, but he was constantly making calculations in his heart.

At this time, when no one is at home, the briquette fire is extinguished.

If you are in a hurry to cook, you can only use whole briquettes and exchange burning ones with your neighbors.

It may seem like a loss-making move, but in fact, it saves more than keeping the stove at home burning for a day.

Of course, if you don't rush, you can naturally ignite it slowly. Apart from wasting some time, you won't waste any money.

"Change the briquettes? There is no need for it today." Li Mao smiled and shook his head.

"No need today? How do you say this?"

Seeing that he could not take advantage of this, Yan Bugui was not angry, but became curious about Li Mao's refusal to change the briquettes.

“Hey, it’s not a big deal.

I went to join the company today. The factory saw that it was inconvenient for me and Xiaomei to live together. Taking into account my uncle's previous contributions, they rented the apartment next to my house to me.

No, I have to move the stove to the penthouse later to grill it up and add some heat to the house. "

Li Mao didn't cover up either. There were many people staring at the empty house in the yard. As long as Li Mao opened the door, no one would be able to hide it.

Rather than being passive when that time comes.

It's better to lay the groundwork early and win over a few allies who can talk to you.

Sure enough, it was just as Li Mao planned in his mind.

As soon as he heard about the house, Yan Bugui's eyes suddenly lit up:
"Next to your house?
Is it the one that Old Zhaotou moved into before?Didn't the elder say before that that house should be reserved for the person who replaces Old Zhaotou?
Why did you rent it out? "

Li Mao was not surprised when he heard this.

Yi Zhonghai had indeed preached this in the courtyard before.

His predecessor believed it to be true, but now Li Mao's heart is like a mirror.

The reason why Yi Zhonghai said that was because he was eyeing that house and wanted to find an excuse to occupy it after holding it for a while.

Thinking of this, Li Mao smiled and shook his head:

"The third uncle is wrong to say that. Except for a few households in our courtyard, the rest of the houses are owned by the factory.

Although Yi Zhonghai is the elder in the courtyard.

But what happened to the property in the factory was not what he said.

As for Lao Zhaotou?If someone can take over the shift, the factory will naturally arrange accommodation for the person taking over the shift.

Anyway, this house has been registered with the factory building management department, and I have the keys. Who do you think has the final say about this house now? "

He nodded to Yan Bugui with a smile, and calmly gave him a path to rent a house. Li Mao shook the key in his hand and turned around quickly:
"Okay, let's not talk nonsense to the third uncle. We still have to clean up the house. It's almost getting dark now, so I have to go quickly.

If it were any later, we would have to turn on the lights and work.

There are only a few days until next month. If I turn on the lights at this time, don’t I have to pay for the light bulbs for a month in vain? "

As soon as he mentioned money, Yan Bugui immediately became excited, his whole body was excited, and he nodded in approval:
"If you don't say that we two hit it off, you are right. It was okay if no one lived in the house before. But if there is someone living in this house, as long as you turn on the lights, you will have to pay for the light bulbs this month."

Different from the electricity meters of later generations, at this time in courtyard houses, electricity bills were calculated by counting light bulbs and then calculating the power bill.

That's why there's money for light bulbs.

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Li Mao didn't say anything else, just had a laugh and wandered back to the backyard.

Looking at Li Mao's leaving figure, the third uncle Yan Bugui slapped his palm fiercely. He was slightly shocked and murmured in a low voice:
"Ouch! House! Something happened, something big is going to happen! I'm afraid I won't be able to live well tonight.

There are a lot of people staring at that house!

No, I have to think about it. I can’t get the house, but I have to take advantage of it. Think about it, let me think about it.

Where is Lao Yi?

No no no.

Lao Jia's family?Forget it, their family is nothing."

　General enterprise distribution standards:
　　Each person is provided with two sets of unlined clothes, one set of cotton-padded clothes, two pairs of socks, one unlined/cotton hat each, and one pair of cotton shoes per year.

　　A coat is issued every three years, a mosquito net is issued every five years, two towels are issued every year, and a piece of soap is issued every month.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)