Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 337 Chapter 336 Care
Coming out of Teacher Zhou's office, Tang Zhitong glanced at his watch. It was around three o'clock in the afternoon.

Tang Zhitong did not rush home, but went back to the classroom first.

Teacher Zhou has already said that if you are really in financial difficulty, you can go to the office and ask him to borrow a week's living expenses.

Because Tang Zhitong was called out by Teacher Zhou, other students had to wait a little longer to borrow money. Tang Zhitong returned to the classroom not only to show that Teacher Zhou was free, but also to see which students were waiting to borrow money.

The reason why Gu Mancang couldn't wait to ask for subsidies during the class meeting was probably because he was at the end of his rope, but he was not in the classroom at the moment.

Many students have already left, and most of the students waiting are wearing very simple clothes, with patches that have faded after washing.

Tang Zhitong glanced at the dozen or so students left in the classroom. These students were most likely to be in financial difficulties. When filling out the scholarship application form, they received the first grade. In the following days, they should also focus on these. classmate.

You can’t even afford food, so why do you expect them to have cotton-padded clothes and quilts when winter comes?
Tang Zhitong walked into the classroom without saying anything. When he returned to his seat, he found that the textbooks and homework books had been neatly packed away, and the lunch boxes and water glasses were missing.

Tang Zhitong's first reaction was that his roommate took it back with him.

Tang Zhitong took out the roster, compared it with his impressions when he introduced himself during the class meeting, and circled the students waiting in the classroom to borrow living expenses one by one on the roster.

"No, no, the dormitory chief has lent it to us." After hearing this, Gu Mancang waved his hands repeatedly.

Today was Sunday, and he was still thinking about the sewing needles. Since he was on his way, he just happened to bring a few bags to Xiao Wang when he went back.

"Hey~ don't call me Brother Lu. I'm like the king of the mountain. Please call me the dormitory chief! Hahaha." Lu Jian took the cigarette and said humorously. In the end, he couldn't help but point troops and generals, and his scope of responsibility was not large. , just a 219 dormitory.

"Hey! I like hearing this voice from the head of the house. I am older and my salary is higher. They haven't robbed me, so don't rob me. Man Cang has brought your tableware back and will help you clean it and put it away. It's in the closet." Lu Jian said with a smile.

"Brother Lu, don't call me that. I don't deserve it." Tang Zhitong waved his hands repeatedly and took out cigarettes to pass around, which was also considered as a formal acquaintance with Shi Huaian and Fang Qingliang.

Tang Zhitong knew without thinking that Luo Zhiping must have publicized this for him in the dormitory after hearing it from Su Chu.

After doing this, Tang Zhitong simply tidied up and got up to go back to the dormitory.

All six of the trainees smoked, except for the two new recruits, Lu Shi and Gu Mancang, who looked on with red eyes.

"Hey, brother, why are you free to come here today?" Sister Huang asked the customer to look at the prototype first, and then ran over to Tang Zhitong to say hello.

Those who can come for training are the elite backbones of various local bureaus. They have a certain level of education and high emotional intelligence. Everyone talks and laughs and has a good time.

"Hey, Teacher Tang is back." As soon as he entered the dormitory, Lu Jian joked with a smile.

"Okay, Principal. Don't call me Teacher Tang. I'm here to be a student, but I can't afford to be one." Tang Zhitong struck a match and went to light Lu Jian's cigarette. The others didn't wait for Tang Zhitong and lit their cigarettes in twos and threes. On the morning of the 219st, dormitory was filled with smoke.

After chatting for a while, Tang Zhitong saw that it was already past four in the afternoon, so he got up and said goodbye to his roommate, took the lunch box he used before and went home.

"Hey, I just happened to be lucky. Just now, Teacher Zhou called me and asked me to sort out our class's scholarship application form. I have a salary, so I don't need this money. Big brothers, does anyone need this money? ? "Although Tang Zhitong expressed his position in front of Teacher Zhou, this matter requires the consent of the person involved. If someone insists on reporting it, Tang Zhitong will also fill it in, and it will be none of his business if he is dismissed.

"Mancang, thank you." Tang Zhitong turned to thank Gu Mancang.

"What's wrong with this? You deserve it. I didn't expect you to have so many honors at such a young age! My colleagues came to Sijiucheng for training a while ago, but I didn't expect that it has something to do with you." Lu Jianle Hehe praised.

"Okay, then I won't repay you." Tang Zhitong agreed with a smile, then turned to the two college students and asked: "Lu Shi, Man Cang, I still have some money on hand, why don't you take the flowers first? "

"No, no, let's give it to the students who are more in need." The other five committee members shook their heads and waved their hands. This subsidy is at most ten yuan, and if it is less, it is only a few yuan. In the work unit, it is a small matter to embarrass a person, but it is said to be taking advantage of the public, but a big matter to embarrass an official.

Gu Mancang didn't say anything. He kept shaking his head and waving his hands, expressing with body language that you're welcome.

It had only been a few days since she last bought a sewing machine, but Sister Huang was still very impressed by Tang Zhitong. The reason for buying so many threads was partly because nuts are delicious!

"Hello, Sister Huang, come here and buy some needles. I forgot about them last time." Tang Zhitong responded with a smile.

"Okay, which number do you want?" Sister Huang asked enthusiastically.

"Get some that can be used to make thick insoles, and some that can be used to make ordinary clothes. I really can't tell the specific numbers, please help Sister Huang choose." Tang Zhitong does know that sewing needles have different sizes, because he brought his own There are needles inside, but there is only one for each model. Due to the craftsmanship, the durability is not satisfactory.

"Okay, for thick insoles, just use No. 18 needles. It's best to use No. 14 needles for spring and autumn clothes. No. 14 needles are fine for summer clothes, but it's best to use No. 12 needles. Which two do you want?" Sister Huang nodded, patiently. While explaining to Tang Zhitong, the customers next to him did not dare to rush.

"How about you listen to the introduction of professionals? If Sister Huang doesn't tell me, I really can't tell the difference, so I'll have all three." Tang Zhitong complimented. Anyway, good words don't cost money, and just opening your mouth can make people feel better. Pleasure and closer relationships, why not?

"Okay, a pack of twelve. Do you want the whole pack?" After hearing this, Sister Huang smiled with a smile on her face.

"Well, I need one pack for size 18, and two packs for the other two sizes. Please help Sister Huang choose a durable brand." Tang Zhitong thought about it and said.

"Don't worry, I'll pick the best one for you. You pay first and I'll pick the needles for you." Sister Huang said with a smile. She opened the order and handed it to Tang Zhitong before returning to the counter and picking the needles from below.

When Tang Zhitong came back after paying the money, the needles had been picked.

"Thank you, Sister Huang. Do we have zippers for sale here?" Tang Zhitong handed over the receipt and thanked Sister Huang. Since the sewing needle was packed in a paper bag, Tang Zhitong carefully put it in the bag and asked.

"Yes, let's go, I'll take you there." Sister Huang put the receipt on the iron sign and was about to come out of the counter.

"Hey, Sister Huang, it's not a big deal. Please point me to a location and I'll go there myself. The customers here are still waiting." Tang Zhitong stopped him, not wanting to let this matter affect Sister Huang's work, in case he encounters a more serious person. Yes, complain, even if nothing happens, it is unnecessary trouble. Who let the department store be a window to the outside world?

"It's okay. I'll be back in three or two minutes. Who hasn't been anxious yet?" Sister Huang didn't take it seriously and said in a loud voice.

Well, since Sister Huang said this, Tang Zhitong couldn't say anything more and could only accept her kindness.

Sister Huang followed her, told her colleague who was selling zippers, and immediately turned around and went to the toilet. This operation was really hard to fault.

There are people who are easy to work with. Tang Zhitong bought zippers smoothly and quickly, and bought several zippers at once.

"I bought a needle for you. Sister Huang said that these models are commonly used. No. 18 needles are used for breaking leather and insoles, and others are used for making clothes." After returning home, Tang Zhitong handed over the sewing needles he bought. Classmate Xiao Wang is working on the sewing machine. "The ones I bought are just right. I'm sorry for breaking the leather and wasting the needle." Xiao Wang stopped what he was doing, happily took the sewing needle, opened the largest paper bag, which was wrapped in thinner paper, and opened the paper The bag also has a layer of tin foil inside.

Tang Zhitong saw this kind of tinfoil paper when he was a child in his last life. It has a very contemporary feel, but I don’t know if it is considered excessive packaging...

"You'll have to make a stationery bag later." Tang Zhitong took out the zipper from his satchel and put it on the sewing machine.

Although there are not many zippers, they do exist now, but it will take a long time before they are common in shoe repair stalls.

"Do you want to use it?" Wang Jingwen was changing the needle, glanced at the zipper, looked up at her husband, and asked.

"Well, it needs to be used. I thought a pen would be enough, but today I handed out textbooks. There is a drawing class, which requires pencils, erasers, and rulers. There is a stationery bag, which is cheaper to pack." Tang Zhitong took the satchel Come down and hang on the wall.

Nowadays, there are pencil boxes for sale, which are made of iron and have paintings on the outside. They are not cheap, and the quality is not very good and they are easy to flatten.

"Okay, I'll make one for you later. Do you want a schoolbag?" Wang Jingwen tilted her head and asked playfully.

"Don't worry about your schoolbag. Let's take a look at it after two days of class. If you don't have much homework and can finish it at school, you won't need your schoolbag." Tang Zhitong rubbed classmate Xiao Wang's head and replied.

"Okay." Xiao Wang narrowed her eyes and rubbed her head on Tang Zhitong's hand. She liked this kind of intimate gesture.

"When does your Hongzhuan University start? Do you want me to accompany you to register?" Tang Zhitong followed Xiao Wang's little move. Although his living conditions are better than those of his neighbors, he still can't afford to eat and drink all day long, so There is no oil on classmate Xiao Wang’s hair, which is completely refreshing.

"That's a training class run by our unit. We found a small room in the unit. How many classes a week do we have? Are you going to send it to us?" Xiao Wang raised his head, wrinkled his nose, and said with some disdain. .

"Whether it's a training class or not, as long as the salary can be increased," Tang Zhitong laughed and comforted.

"Well, I don't have any big ambitions anyway. I came back early today. I haven't tasted your cooking for several days. Go and cook." Xiao Wang stuck out his tongue naughtily and urged.

"Yes!" Tang Zhitong stood at attention, saluted classmate Xiao Wang, and turned to cook.

Although my yard has been cleared, it is still the peak season for autumn vegetables, so you can still buy vegetables if you are lucky.

What Zhang Guifang bought today were cucumbers and eggplants, and the quantities were not large.

Cucumbers are directly mixed with minced garlic.

Peel and cut the eggplant into cubes, coat it with a layer of starch, and fry it in oil until the skin is slightly brown. This is a flavored eggplant that tastes amazing.

However, every household is short of oil, so Tang Zhitong naturally does not dare to waste it. Forget about frying, stewing is more economical.

Peel and dice the eggplant and set aside.

Dig a piece of meat into the pan and add it to the pan. Saute the chopped green onion until fragrant. Dice it and stir-fry for a few times. Add two tablespoons of thin yellow sauce and stir-fry for a few times. Add water to cover the eggplant. Stir. Cover and simmer.

Nowadays, there are MSG manufacturers in China, but the output is impressive and cannot enter the homes of ordinary people.

Even if there is no MSG, ordinary people can actually improve the flavor when cooking. Adding more soy sauce or thin yellow sauce can achieve the goal.

Soybeans are rich in protein, which will be decomposed to produce sodium glutamate after fermentation. This is why some people think soy sauce, soybean paste and other soy products are delicious. The root of this is here.

Since the soy sauce had begun to cut corners, in front of Zhang Guifang, Tang Zhitong could only improve the flavor by adding thin yellow sauce.

Tang Zhitong added a lot of thin yellow sauce to the eggplant stew today. To improve the freshness is only one of the purposes. The other purpose is that the thin yellow sauce is rich in salt. Adding more can make the eggplant saltier and the family can eat more.

A heavy mouth is sometimes related to the amount of sweating, and sometimes it is also related to the supply of non-staple food.

As far as Tang Zhitong knows, the neighbors are currently cooking more salty dishes, so they have to have something to go with their meals, right?
Tomorrow morning, cook the noodles and top with the remaining braised eggplant. It will be another delicious meal.

After dinner, Tang Zhitong went back to the house to sort out the scholarship application form.

Although Teacher Zhou said that he would sort it out tomorrow, Tang Zhitong couldn't use the mallet as a needle. He could finish it tomorrow, but he couldn't make any preparations at all.

Tang Zhitong filled in the application form with the names of the classmates who stayed in the classroom today, as well as Lu Shi and Gu Mancang who returned to the dormitory. These must be first-class students.

After deducting the six committee trainees, the remaining ten or so students will communicate one by one tomorrow to confirm which class to apply for.

"Are you so busy before class?" Xiao Wang asked after entering the door.

"Well, Teacher Zhou is our class instructor and asked me to be the life committee member. I am busy sorting out the scholarship application form." Tang Zhitong clicked on the application form on the table and said.

As for the fact that some students had no money to eat, Tang Zhitong did not mention it to Wang Jingwen.

"Oh. Let me ask you something. Fengzhen will start school soon. How will she get her lunch?" Wang Jingwen nodded and didn't ask much about the School of Posts and Telecommunications. It was far away from her, so she was more concerned about how her sister-in-law would eat.

"Don't come back to eat. It's quite a hassle going back and forth. Just like me, bring your own food." Tang Zhitong replied without thinking.

Tang Zhitong had no intention of consulting Fengzhen's opinion on this matter.

As a day student, there are only four ways to solve lunch: canteen, bring your own, go home, and send meals.

Whether it was going home or delivering food, it was too much trouble. When it came to quenching hunger, Tang Zhitong could not trust the canteen.

In the face of pressure, some people can squeeze out some food through certain means.

If you bring your own food, it will be colder at most, but at least the portion will be sufficient, and it will be convenient for the family to occasionally add some nutrition to Fengzhen.

(End of this chapter)