Siheyuan: Steel Mill Engineer

Chapter 26 Oil Lamp
"Uncle, the food we eat in the factory is not bad. Although there is not meat every meal, we can see meat often. Besides, Brother Zhuzi takes good care of me and always gives me more meat." Yang Zhenyu explained.

"Okay then, let's find a way to get more eggs, fish and the like. My salary is 99, plus the bonus it's over 100. Our family will never go poor no matter how much we eat, don't worry." Yi Zhonghai said generously.

If it were in the past, Yi Zhonghai would definitely not have said such words, after all, he has always been cautious.

These changes are entirely due to the arrival of Yang Zhenyu. After observing him for such a long time, I am still reassured about Yang Zhenyu's character.

"No, it's good enough for us. Our life is already much better than others. If it's too good, we'll easily be hated. After all, many families can hardly even afford to eat." Yang Zhenyu refused again.

People's hearts have not yet completely settled down, and everyone still has the mentality of self-preservation.

After all, people who have experienced war cannot relax all of a sudden; they are always prepared.

Fortunately, as the capital, this city is relatively stable, which also gives people hope.

"Okay, then it's okay to eat more, right?" Yi Zhonghai said depressedly.

“Hehe, this is fine. No matter who comes, we can’t let the people go hungry, right?” Yang Zhenyu said with a smile.

"Well, how can it be the same? I'm not in a hurry. If I were, the organization might arrange a blind date for me." Yang Zhenyu said.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense and eat quickly." The aunt changed the subject.

"Your aunt is right. We need to hurry up with this matter and not delay it. Look at Sha Zhu and Xu Damao in our courtyard. They are so old and still haven't gotten married. This will waste such a long time." Yi Zhonghai agreed with what the aunt said.

"Well, that makes sense. If I were the factory leader, I would not be willing to let you go either. For example, if it weren't for the projects you have done, how could our branch factory be built?" Yi Zhonghai nodded in agreement.

"I've asked Aunt San to look for one these days to see if there's a suitable one. If there is, we'll meet again." Aunt Yi said.

"That being said, we should also be careful. If there is a good girl, we must catch her," said an aunt.

"It's because the conditions are so good that many girls don't dare to come. If we don't look for good girls ourselves, where can we find them?" An old lady said, rolling her eyes at Yang Zhenyu.

"I have just started working and I don't even have my diploma yet. Although I graduated early, I still have to go through the diploma application process. I have made great contributions to the factory right after I arrived. I think the factory leaders will definitely not be happy to see me poached by others, so they will definitely find a way to solve some of my worries. As for this family issue, I think some leader will talk about it soon." Yang Zhenyu said.

"Huh? What do you mean?" An old lady looked at Yang Zhenyu in confusion.

"Okay, then I won't say much more, you guys can make the arrangements." Yang Zhenyu nodded and said.

"Ah? See you again?" Yang Zhenyu was stunned.

"Uh, this..." Yang Zhenyu was also speechless.

"Aunt, just think about it. For a guy as outstanding as me, the girls should come to me on their own initiative. After all, I have good looks, education, and a job, so I'm even better, don't you think?"

"Of course, otherwise the marriage will be delayed. You should get your diploma in these few months, and that will be your official graduation. Let's make arrangements in advance so that the good girl won't be snatched away by someone else." The aunt said righteously.

Originally, Yang Zhenyu was planning to use the factory's arrangement as an excuse to cancel the blind date, but it didn't work out. The old people were very persistent about starting a family.

At this time, every household in the compound was eating at home, and no one cared about others.

Yang Zhenyu didn't want to pay attention to other people, as long as they didn't provoke him. "Brother Zhenyu, Brother Zhenyu, are you home?" Yang Zhenyu just got home and heard someone knocking on the door.

"I'm coming." Yang Zhenyu had no choice but to open the door.

"It's Yushui. Why are you here? Don't we have class today?" Yang Zhenyu asked curiously.

"I had a holiday after class this afternoon, so I came back. I felt that I didn't understand some points of knowledge that the teacher explained, so I came here to ask Brother Zhenyu for advice." He Yushui said.

"Come in, it's very cold outside. Where's your brother? He's not at home again?" Yang Zhenyu said as he opened the door.

"Yes, he is cleaning up at home. He will come over later." He Yushui said.

"I thought you were not here. If you don't have food to eat, just tell me." Yang Zhenyu said with a smile.

The light bulb system was implemented in those days, where charges were based on the number of light bulbs. A 10-watt light bulb cost 1 cents per month, and a 15-watt light bulb cost 1 cents.

But most families still use oil lamps. The reason is very simple: there are always power outages, and when there is a power outage, they still light kerosene lamps.

This makes people feel that kerosene lamps are still cheaper, and the lifespan of light bulbs these days is relatively short. Not only do you have to pay electricity bills, but you also have to replace light bulbs from time to time, which is very costly.

It was the same with Yang Zhenyu. He used an oil lamp. It was not because he could not afford electric lights, but because he found them inconvenient.

However, Yang Zhenyu already had a plan. He planned to make a battery.

Lead-acid batteries are relatively easy to get. The factory has all the necessary items. You can charge them at the factory and take them home for lighting. They can also be used for work, so no one can gossip about them.

"Brother Zhenyu, look here, this is what the teacher said. I don't quite understand. Can you explain it to me again?" He Yushui said, holding the notes he had made.

When Yang Zhenyu saw it, he realized that this was a piece of physics knowledge, which was still difficult for people today.

But in the 21st century, it is not a difficult problem and can be easily solved by junior high school students.

"This is the application of gong. As long as you understand what gong is, this will be easy to understand..." Yang Zhenyu explained very carefully, and he was also worried that He Yushui would not understand.

"Do you understand what I'm saying?" Yang Zhenyu stopped after talking for a while. He needed to let He Yushui digest it.

"Yeah, I understand. Brother Zhenyu, you explained it very well, much better than our teacher." He Yushui nodded repeatedly.

"Well, the teacher's explanation of this thing is more systematic. I just pointed out the parts you don't understand. It's still far from what the teacher said." Yang Zhenyu waved his hand and said.

"Hehe, it's very impressive anyway. I understand it now that you explain it. I guess even my brother can understand it too." He Yushui said with a smile.

"It's good that you understand. I'll give you some questions. Do them to consolidate the knowledge points you just learned." Yang Zhenyu said.

"Okay." He Yushui naturally had no objection.

(End of this chapter)