National Tide 1980

In fact, Ning Weimin originally wanted to send the leather hat Zhang Shihui gave him to Kang Shude.

That thing is so warm when worn, it really doesn’t freeze your ears.

Although neither Zhang Shihui nor the salesperson knew what kind of leather it was, the old man could tell at a glance that it was a green-rooted mink.

But then again.

Precisely because the thing is so good, this hat is too conspicuous when worn on the head.

The old man couldn't accept it, so he could only express his gratitude without mercy.

Why do you need to say it?

Just because Kang Shude is now guarding the gate of the jade factory.

He has to carry this with him to work all day long, how can he not cause gossip?

Isn’t that sincerely making others uncomfortable?

Regular workers also wear cotton hats with a hood, but you, a temporary worker, wear a better hat than the factory director. This is outrageous.

So Ning Weimin had no choice but to put on the leather hat himself.

Then I prepared two more affordable and low-key things for Master.

"Old man, let's not talk about anything else. On New Year's Eve, this is my little thought, just take it as a thank you. Your cold legs will feel much better if you have this hot water bottle to cover your bed. Go to work. With this copper hand stove, your hands will be warm. You won't find it objectionable anymore, will you?"

Although Ning Weimin said a few words lightly, you can tell from two things that he was interested.

Kang Shude was naturally moved by this.

So he smiled, took out a bunch of copper coins from his arms, and handed them to Ning Weimin.

"Boy, this is for you. Just call it money."

Ning Weimin bowed and took it, a little surprised.

Because this bunch of money is nothing more.

They are nothing more than Qin banliang, Han five baht, Kaiyuan Tongbao, Kangxi Tongbao, Qianlong Tongbao and other copper coins from the prosperous times.

These days these things are for everyone, they are just for good luck, but they are not worth anything.

But what stands out is the jade on the money string, which is about the size of an egg and has five bats carved on it.

It is truly superb and lifelike.

And at first glance, the jade quality is good, just like mutton fat.

Ning Weimin was immediately surprised, "Old man, is this new? Hetian jade?"

Kang Shude nodded and smiled in approval.

"Well, the eyes are not bad. I asked a master of the jade factory to make this. He is the apprentice of Liu Deying, one of the 'Four Masters of Northern Jade'. His craftsmanship is now the best in the whole factory. Can you sell me my face to make this for you? , is your creation.”

As soon as the conversation changed, the test began.

"As for why it is made this way, there is something special about it. Yan Mohu'er's scientific name is bat, which represents blessing. You should know this. But why are there five, do you know?"

Ning Weimin thought for a while and shook his head.

The old man then reminded him, "Remember, the five blessings are longevity, wealth, health, good virtues, and the test of life."

Ning Weimin was still a little confused and asked what the last two blessings meant.

The old man said solemnly, "It means having good virtues and being able to die a good death. These five things added together are all we ordinary people want to think about in our lives."

"Nothing else. I give you this, hoping that you can live a good life and get these five blessings in this life. This is more useful than how much wealth you make."

So Ning Weimin was also moved.

Having been alone in society for a long time, he certainly understood the profound meaning of Master's words.

His heart felt hot, like being soaked in hot water, and he immediately knelt on the ground holding the bunch of copper coins.

Taking the initiative to show the courtesy of a disciple, he kowtowed to Kang Shude respectfully.

Outside the window, an unknown person placed a tube of night-light pearls outside the alley.

The red, green, pink, and bright fireworks flew high in the sky in the courtyard one after another, immediately dyeing the room gorgeously.

And that gorgeous color seems to be a reflection of the emotions surging in the chests of the master and the disciple...

New Year's Eve is not only the New Year's Eve for Kang Shude and Ning Weimin.

It also belongs to the people of the whole country and the common people of the entire capital.

Almost at the same time, the master and apprentice started to use chopsticks to taste their reunion dinner.

The sound of firecrackers outside started to be sparse, but gradually became more intensive.

Soon, even without leaving home, you can see the flickering light of fire on the horizon.

This is enough to explain that on such a night and at such a time.

There are countless families and countless people like them.

My heart is filled with the happiness of family reunion and the hope that life will be better next year.

Let’s not talk about other places, let’s talk about the Mijia next door. At this time, they are also enjoying the most heartwarming meal of the year and the most sumptuous meal.

Aunt Mi put the dishes on the table with a smile, while still nagging about her daughter.

"You two kids can really save trouble. In the afternoon, I asked you to help wash the plastic flowers at home. My dear, you handed over the task to the washing machine."

Mi Xiaoran is already a big girl and can keep her composure.

He only lowered his head to help divide the bowls and chopsticks without saying a word.

But Mi Xiaohui, who was still young, immediately cried out.

With a flick of his two little braids, he almost jumped up from the stool.

"Mom, look at you, you're still scolding people during the Chinese New Year. Isn't it just a matter of cleaning up?"

"Clean? Yes, it's clean. But it costs water, electricity, and machines. Our washing machine costs more than 200 yuan, so why do you let you do this?"

It's okay if I don't say this. Once I say it, even Master Mi can't stand it.

"I say your change has been too big. When you first got this thing, you were so reluctant and always wanted to back it out. You often belittled our eldest daughter, saying that it was a waste of money. What? It's better to use it now. You can't even touch it? Don't forget, we still have to rely on our eldest daughter to repay the money. Is Xiaoran unjust or not? This is a conflict between two ends..."

"Hey, I'm not afraid of messing up."

Aunt Mi was a little embarrassed by Master Mi's honest and forthright words, so she quickly made a few remarks.

"Not to mention, Xiaoran did this matter with great courage. Originally, I would have been so scared this winter. Xiaoran, good girl, my mother's love for you is really not in vain. Otherwise Mom will pay for the washing machine. Save your salary yourself..."

It was a rare occasion for her mother to be generous with money, and Mi Xiaoran couldn't help being amused.

"Mom, no need. I'm already working, and it's time to contribute to the family. You'd better save your money first, and when you save enough, buy a color TV. Don't be in a hurry to buy a black and white one, then The beggar wasted his money..."

As soon as he said this, Master Mi couldn't help but get involved and objected again.

"Return to color TV? I don't agree to buy black and white ones. What can be watched on the TV? It's small and unclear. Where can I find good movies? Especially the TV series, episode after episode, can't be finished in one go. It’s like sheep pooping.”

But this time, his words didn't work. The three women in the family ignored him and pouted.

"It's none of your business, just drink your wine."

As soon as Aunt Mi handed him the bottle, she turned back to talk to Mi Xiaoran.

"Hey, girl, I heard that color TVs are not easy to buy, and they are very expensive. It costs more than 2,000, and the price is as much as four black and white ones. Is that what we little people can afford? Besides, we How much do you only earn, and it will take years and months to save enough if you tighten your belt?"

Before Mi Xiaoran could speak, Mi Xiaohui interrupted again.

"You really have no ambition. If you ask me, we would rather eat a bite of fairy peaches than a basket of rotten apricots. Brother Wei Min also said that science and technology are moving forward, and the new ones will definitely eliminate the old ones. You If you are really stingy, you are trying to get a bargain. If you buy a Taiwanese black and white one, it will probably be tattered in less than two years. By then, others will only look at the colored ones, but you still have the nerve to look at the black and white ones. You are a country bumpkin, but you are not a country bumpkin..."

Is Aunt Mi still happy? He immediately became angry.

"Hey, you little white-eyed wolf, I'm talking about your mother! I haven't even fed you yet, and you rebelled! If you bite your nose and face again, I won't even let you eat rotten apricots!"

Mi Xiaoran was afraid that her mother would be really angry, so she quickly tried to persuade her.

"Oh, Mom, you're a Chinese New Year girl, why do you have to be the same as her? She's just a little girl, she just talks quickly, it's purely unintentional remarks."

"Besides, what she said is not completely unreasonable. If you don't believe it, just look at the chatterbox. What was it like in the past? It was big and stupid. Now, in just a few years, it has become a small semiconductor."

"And that tape recorder that plays tapes. When the 'Brick' came out the year before last, I heard that people lined up two miles away from the Wangfujing Department Store to buy it. No one wants it now, right? They all pay attention to the four-speaker tape recorder. It has to be made by Japan’s Sanyo, so what’s the difference?”

When Aunt Mi heard this, she gasped as if she was enlightened.

"That's right, things have changed too fast. So... then according to you, if we want to buy... we have to buy colored ones?"

"Yeah, and I have to buy an eighteen-inch one."

Mi Xiaoran nodded firmly and then smiled again.

"But don't worry too much about money. Because Weimin has a way to buy cheap color TVs. Original imported ones are several hundred cheaper than in stores. We can just go to him..."

"Hey, he still has this ability? Can he get hundreds of dollars cheaper? That would be great..."

Aunt Mi immediately looked surprised.

But the next second, he couldn't help but become suspicious again.

"No, Xiaoran, what on earth is going on between you and Wei Min? Do you know so much about him? Tell the truth to mom, you guys really..."

At this time, Mi Xiaoran's face turned red and she immediately complained.

"Oh, why are you here again? How many times have you asked me? Are you still done? No, no, nothing has happened to us. Aren't we just neighbors and colleagues, and normal contact is no longer possible?"

Aunt Mi was gagged, but she was good-tempered towards the eldest daughter who was able to establish a family.

Not only was he not angry, but he also asked Mi Xiaoran cautiously before long by adding food to her.

"How about after dinner, you and Xiaohui go to deliver some rice cakes to the next door? You might as well help mom ask for more details and see how much cheaper Weimin can buy color TVs than in the store? I'm thinking about it too. The bottom line..."

At the same time, Ning Weimin and Kang Shude's neighbors on the other side of the house were also having a banquet.