LRAB Chapter 106 The influence of television!
Chapter 106 The influence of television!
"Hateful!" He Yushui rolled his eyes.
"Don't worry, we have a TV at home every morning and evening," said Sha Zhu.
Although TV tickets are difficult to get, industrial vouchers are easier to get.
The so-called industrial coupons are tickets that can be used to purchase industrial products.
Not only televisions, but also sewing machines, alarm clocks, electric fans, etc., are all industrial products, as are enamel mugs, woolen blankets, etc. Industrial coupons were issued in the early 1960s.
If one earns 20 yuan a month, one can get one industrial coupon, and if one earns 40 yuan a month, one can get two industrial coupons.
On the black market, an industrial voucher would sell for more than two yuan.
For example, buying a bicycle requires at least five industrial coupons.
If you buy a TV, you will need even more industrial coupons.
Now, Sha Zhu doesn’t have many industrial coupons, but if he saves them for a few years, he will definitely have enough industrial coupons to buy a TV.
If you have money, you can also buy industrial coupons on the black market.
But the money needed for a TV is not a small amount.
"Then can I have a TV as a dowry when I get married?" He Yushui asked.
"You are dreaming." Sha Zhu said, although he loved his sister, but if he worked hard to buy a TV, he would not be willing to give it to He Yushui as a dowry. "I don't have a brother like you." He Yushui was angry and left.
With the Yan family getting a TV, the whole compound became more lively.
Looking around Beijing, there are very few families with televisions.
Early in the morning, the old couple of the Yan family got up early. Yan's mother went to make breakfast, while Yan Bugui was busy cleaning the TV.
Seeing the look on Yan Bugui's precious TV, Yan Jiekuang was helpless.
While I was having breakfast, a few middle-aged women came to visit, all just to watch TV.
After filling his stomach with a big bowl of rice porridge and some pickles, Yan Jiekuang went to work.
As soon as he left the courtyard, Yan Jiekuang saw He Yushui and Liu Guangtian.
Liu Guangtian and He Yushui were seen walking together, talking and laughing.
"He Yushui and Liu Guangtian are dating?" Yan Jiekuang was a little surprised.
Although He Yushui is a young widow, she has no burden, is pretty, and comes from a good family. It is possible for her to find a better partner.
He Daqing is now the canteen director, and Sha Zhu is also the canteen foreman. They both do a good job, which is a plus for He Yushui.
When Yan Jiekuang approached on a bicycle, Liu Guangtian and He Yushui also discovered him.
Seeing Yan Jiekuang, Liu Guangtian and He Yushui greeted him with a smile.
"Are you two a couple?" Yan Jiekuang asked.
Liu Guangtian touched his nose and smiled.
He Yushui blushed but did not deny it.
Looking at the looks of Liu Guangtian and He Yushui, you can tell that they are dating.
Liu Guangtian’s conditions are also acceptable to He Yushui.
It should be Liu Guangtian who took the initiative to pursue He Yushui
Yan Jiekuang chatted briefly for a few words and then left. His relationship with Liu Guangtian was just so-so.
Liu Guangfu is Yan Jiekuang's best friend, and as for Liu Guangtian, he is just better than an ordinary friend.
Yan Jiekuang pedaled his bicycle and left the alley, heading towards the steel mill.
As soon as she arrived at the factory, Li Guizhi asked Yan Jiekuang about the TV with a gossipy look on her face.
Cao Aimin also pricked up his ears.
"Sister Li, you are well-informed!" Yan Jiekuang was quite surprised.
Or maybe Yan Jiekuang underestimated the impact of a television.
Li Guizhi heard from the grapevine that the state awarded a television to Yan Jiekuang.
"Really?" Cao Aimin also asked Yan Jiekuang.
"That's true." Yan Jiekuang said calmly.
It’s just a black and white TV, but Yan Jiekuang is still very calm.
Cao Aimin and Li Guizhi both expressed their envy unabashedly.
Next, Li Guizhi talked about television with Yan Jiekuang with great interest.
"It's just a black and white TV. Color TVs will definitely be available in two years, and black and white TVs will be much cheaper by then," said Yan Jiekuang.
"Color TV?" Li Guizhi and Cao Aimin were both puzzled.
"That is, a color TV with a colorful picture. It is already available abroad."
“Can the TV screen have various colors?” Cao Aimin couldn’t believe it.
Li Guizhi was also surprised.
Being bored, Yan Jiekuang just chatted with Li Guizhi.
Yan Jiekuang only arrived at the factory ten minutes early. When the working time came, if he had not yet arrived at his work station, he would be considered late and his salary would be deducted.
There was only one person who was late today, and that was Liu Guangtian.
Liu Guangtian was also unlucky. He had planned to send He Yushui to work first, so he would be in time. However, a small problem occurred on the way, which delayed him a little and caused him to be late. The security guard glanced at Liu Guangtian and said nothing.
There are tens of thousands of people in the steel mill. Although not every day there are people who are late, there are people who are late often.
Liu Guangtian was also very depressed. If there hadn't been any problems on the road, he would not have been late today.
Now, because of being late, 50 cents will be deducted from this month’s salary.
Outside a workshop in the factory, Liu Guangfu met Liu Guangtian.
"Brother, why are you late today?" Liu Guangfu asked.
"Don't mention it. I'm so unlucky today," said Liu Guangtian.
"Shazhu knows that you and He Yushui are dating. He says he wants to beat you up. You'd better be careful." Liu Guangfu said to Liu Guangtian.
"Shazhu knows?" Liu Guangtian was also shocked.
But Sha Zhu doesn't like Liu Guangtian. If he knew that Liu Guangtian and He Yushui were dating, he would definitely be against it.
Liu Guangtian also acted secretly at first, thinking that he would reveal himself when the time was right.
"How could Shazhu know? Did Yan Jiekuang tell him? That shouldn't be possible." Liu Guangtian frowned.
"Don't think about it, go to work first." Liu Guangfu pushed Liu Guangtian into the workshop.
When the workers in the workshop were taking a break, Sha Zhu ran over from the cafeteria to look for Liu Guangtian.
"Liu Guangtian, come out with me for a while." Sha Zhu said with a cold face.
Although he felt uneasy, Liu Guangtian still walked out of the workshop.
Some workers watched from a distance, all of them curious.
"Liu Guangtian, you better stay away from my sister from now on." Sha Zhu warned.
Sha Zhu discovered last night that He Yushui was secretly dating Liu Guangtian, but he was against it.
Sha Zhu doesn't object to He Yushui dating, but he doesn't like Liu Guangtian and thinks he is not worthy of his sister. Moreover, Sha Zhu thinks Liu Guangtian has impure motives.
In fact, Sha Zhu’s feeling was not wrong. Liu Guangtian didn’t like He Yushui that much.
If He Daqing had not become the director of the factory canteen, Liu Guangtian would not have considered He Yushui.
Liu Guangtian's favorite person is Yu Haitang.
Yu Haitang is the broadcaster of the factory's publicity department. She is known as the factory flower. Many people in the factory like her, and Liu Guangtian is one of them.
It’s just that Yu Haitang’s standards are too high and she doesn’t think highly of Liu Guangtian at all.
Before Liu Haizhong went to jail, he wanted Yu Haitang to be his daughter-in-law, but Yu Haitang's requirements were too high.
Yu Haitang might favor Liu Guangtian only if he was a level five blacksmith or a deputy section chief.
Unable to pursue Yu Haitang, Liu Guangtian had to settle for the next best thing.
Compared to Yu Haitang, He Yushui is easier to fool.
"I like rain and she likes me too," said Liu Guangtian.