Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 674 Chapter 673 Does she love to laugh so much?

As for how to dig holes, many men learned it by themselves without any instruction.

Tang Zhitong started from the shallow end and gradually increased his strength. After breaking through the wall, he chiseled out the outline of a circle in the blue brick with a few hammer strikes.

In order to avoid dust, Tang Zhitong poured some water into the cave, then squatted on the ground, leaned sideways and started knocking on the cave.

"Can you see it?" It was the first time for Xiao Wang to see someone digging a hole. He was a little curious and wanted to observe with a flashlight.

"Just go with your feeling. Stand a little further away, be careful the hammer won't hit you." Tang Zhitong was cheating, using a plug-in to tap the blue brick powder down little by little, fearing that Xiao Wang would find out.

"Is this chisel long enough? I remember the walls of our house are quite thick." Classmate Xiao Wang moved back and shone the flashlight diagonally at the hole chiseled by Tang Zhitong. He couldn't see what was inside, so he had to judge the depth of the hole by the length of the chisel that had not entered.

"Maybe it's not enough. It's okay. I'll go outside and chisel inwards tomorrow, and then bring the two sides together and it will be through." Xiao Wang had participated in the construction of the house and knew how thick the wall was. Tang Zhitong looked at the 30-centimeter chisel in his hand and realized that even if he put it all in, it wouldn't reach that side, so he could only lie.

"Then can you find the right location? You don't know where the hole is from outside." Student Xiao Wang asked carefully.

"The width of the room, plus the thickness of the bricks, and then measure the distance from the roof to the hole. These two items should give us a rough idea of ​​the size." Tang Zhitong felt that he could not continue his story, so he asked Xiao Wang to get out of the way. "There is still some dust here. Boil some water so I can wash my hair later."

"Oh, okay." Xiao Wang then turned off the flashlight and went to boil water.

Tang Zhitong was chiseling away at the wall while thinking about the tool for drilling holes. What was that thing called? He didn't know if it worked the same way as a handheld electric drill.

Tang Zhitong knew a little about the principle of a handheld electric drill. The most important component was the motor, and the miniaturization of the motor was inseparable from a strong magnet...

The problem then went back to the difficulty of the hair dryer. This was not something that one person could handle, and it gave him a headache.

Since he couldn't figure it out, Tang Zhitong decided to change his thinking and have some fun with Xiao Wang. This time, there was no need to add water manually, and the whole body would be clear in just an hour. It was less troublesome than drilling a hole in the wall, and it was more pleasant for the body and mind than drilling a hole in the wall.

March 3th, the eighth day of the second lunar month, is the Waking of Insects.

The spring thunder sounds during the Jingzhe Festival, startling all insects and causing all things to grow, heralding the true arrival of spring.

The tender shoots of the green trees on both sides of the road are already obvious, but they are still some distance away from being edible.

Tang Zhitong went to the Municipal Bureau in the morning, and today it is his turn to give a report there.

The standard of the report of the Municipal Bureau this time was much higher than that of the Post and Telecommunications College. The report was held in the auditorium. The tables on the podium were covered with red cloth and several microphones were erected.

There was a banner hanging at the top of the rostrum with the words "Warmly welcome Comrade Tang Zhitong to make a report on advanced work" written on it.

Tang Zhitong was sitting at the last seat. He saw several familiar faces below, such as Zheng Jian and Qian Zhongping from the Hujialou Branch, Xing Gang from the East Fourth Branch, and some colleagues from the Escort Department.

The focus of this report is different from that of the Post and Telecommunications College. It is not biased towards invention, but rather talks about how to better serve the people.

Tang Zhitong put the training of the Municipal Bureau first, pointing out that he was learning from the predecessors of Dongsi and happened to do more work.

The report was very successful. After it was over, Tang Zhitong couldn't help but exchange greetings with his old colleagues.

"In our branch, it was your sister Qian who first discovered you were in the newspaper. When I sent a letter back, your sister Qian pointed at the photo in the newspaper and showed it to me. I didn't dare to believe it and said at the time that you just looked alike.

As soon as the city bureau sent the notice, I realized that I had misunderstood and it was really you. If I had known earlier, I would have come to congratulate you no matter what. "

Zheng Jian and Qian Zhongping left the auditorium early and waited at the door for Tang Zhitong to come out. They immediately explained why they had not congratulated Tang Zhitong earlier.

"Oh, Chief Zheng, it's a good thing you didn't go, otherwise I would be so ashamed. I just did a trivial job. Compared with you guys who get up early and work late, my work is a bit insignificant." Tang Zhitong was very humble and took out cigarettes from his pocket to pass out to Zheng Jian.

"Xiao Tang, this is not insignificant. As soon as I heard that it was you who made the report, I immediately begged Chief Zheng to bring me here. I had to come and see you no matter what." Qian Zhongping expressed her closeness to Tang Zhitong in simple words.

"Sister Qian, you're too polite. It's not easy for you to see me. Just write me a letter. I'll come to your house and let you read it as soon as I receive it. Are Tian Wang and Tian Feng okay? Have they been naughty recently?" Tang Zhitong lit a cigarette for Zheng Jian and chatted with Qian Zhongping about family matters.

"Oh, they are naughty. None of them makes me worry-free. If I don't keep an eye on them, they are like mud monkeys." Qian Zhongping smiled even more when talking about children.

"It's inevitable for boys. It will be fine when he grows up. Then you can just wait to enjoy yourself." Good words don't cost money, and Tang Zhitong worked hard to deliver them.

Seeing that Qian Zhongping looked a little thinner, Tang Zhitong didn't dare to ask him about his life. Everyone was about the same now, and it would be easy to get bored if they talked about such topics.

"I'll be really lucky if I can achieve half of your success by then." Qian Zhongping looked at Tang Zhitong with eager eyes.

This is the child's non-blood-related uncle. Seeing that Tang Zhitong was receiving more and more honors, Qian Zhongping couldn't help but think more.

"How does the saying go? Each generation is stronger than the previous one. The kids will definitely be better than me and have a bright future." Tang Zhitong had a smile on his face, but he was thinking in his heart that if kids of Tian Wang and Tian Feng's age couldn't find jobs when they grow up, they would inevitably go out into the wider world to train themselves.

Fortunately, the two children are still young and can catch up with the tail end. As long as they study hard, even if they cannot take over their father's job, they can still get into university and embark on a bright future.

"I'm looking forward to your good words." Although it was just a polite remark, Qian Zhongping appreciated it very much and had a smile on his face all the time.

"You've been very busy lately, haven't you? Have you been giving work reports one after another?" Zheng Jian asked with a smile after seeing Qian Zhongping finish speaking.

"I gave one at school yesterday. This is the second one. However, the teacher at school said there will be more later, so I should be mentally prepared." Tang Zhitong smiled. To be honest, he didn't like reporting, but it was popular these days. Since the leaders of the municipal bureau and the school asked him to do so, Tang Zhitong couldn't refuse.

"Hey, that's a good thing. Reporting always involves meals, right?" Zheng Jian lowered his voice and winked at Tang Zhitong.

"Well, it's my own unit. Even if they don't arrange it, I have to go." Tang Zhitong didn't say that he didn't enjoy the hospitality of the Post and Telecommunications College. He changed the subject and advised Zheng Jian: "Zheng, our branch office has a small yard, has it been cleaned up? We can grow some vegetables or something. Although the output will not be much, we don't have many people in the branch office, so we can make up for it."

"Your sister Qian also said so. She has already started cleaning up. Every bit of it counts." Zheng Jian nodded, showing his approval of this approach.

"I learned this from your Escort Department. We reclaimed some wasteland last year, and the Transfer Department also squeezed out some land in the yard, planning to plant some crops. I heard that the Municipal Bureau will soon issue a notice asking everyone to find ways to plant some crops." Qian Zhongping explained the whole story in a few words.

"That's the foresight of the city bureau leaders. It has little to do with our escort department." Tang Zhitong was very happy to hear the news. His work was not in vain, but forget about the false reputation. It's not as good as the real benefits.

"Why are you being so modest with your old colleagues? It was you who proposed that our escort department plant vegetables, and the city bureau leaders all know about it." Fang Yuan did not leave immediately after coming out of the meeting, but lit a cigarette at the side. He happened to be behind Tang Zhitong and heard the conversation. "Director Fang, if you lift me up again, I will fall down and it will hurt more." Tang Zhitong did not realize that he was behind him until Fang Yuan spoke, and turned around and said with a wry smile.

"Just based on the photo in the newspaper, how could you fall? What are you afraid of all day long? You are so cautious, you don't act like a young person at all. People are as bold as the earth... Anyway, you are young, so be bolder." Fang Yuan said halfway, felt that the second half of the sentence was inappropriate, and immediately stopped.

After hearing this, Qian Zhongping covered her mouth and laughed.

"Director Fang, let me introduce you. This is Zheng Jian and Director Zheng from the branch where I used to work; this is Qian Zhongping from the Hujialou branch." Tang Zhitong humbly accepted Fang Yuan's criticism. Since the two sides had met, he couldn't be so confused, so he simply introduced them to each other.

"We've met more than once. I met you when Xiao Tang was receiving the award, and I saw you several times at the transfer office." Fang Yuan took the initiative to extend his hand to Zheng Jian.

"Director Fang not only has a good memory, but also has an admirable style. We went there so early to carry letters and newspapers, and saw you many times." Zheng Jian shook hands with Fang Yuan and complimented him.

"It's necessary for work, and cadres have to go to the grassroots level." Fang Yuan said politely to Zheng Jian, and turned his eyes to Qian Zhongping: "You are the wife of Tian Genfu from the Transportation Department, right?"

"Director Fang knows me?" Qian Zhongping had just covered her mouth and laughed, but now she was a little surprised.

"Except for the newcomers, I can call the names of everyone in the transfer office, and I know a little about their family situations. Old Tian is a good driver. Is he still in the mechanic department?" Fang Yuan did not shake hands with Qian Zhongping, but started chatting about family matters.

"I was transferred to the transportation team a while ago." Qian Zhongping explained truthfully.

"I knew it, it's a pity that Old Tian doesn't work as a driver. Is he going to do short-distance driving in the city?" Fang Yuan had never seen Tian Genfu go to the escort department to get the trust, so he asked speculatively.

"Well, he's running to the west now." Qian Zhongping looked at Fang Yuan and covered his mouth with his hands and smiled.

"The west line, not bad, it's quieter over there." Fang Yuan was very familiar with the postal routes in the city, and nodded in approval after hearing this. However, he was a little scared by Qian Zhongping's smile, so he pretended to raise his hand to look at his watch and said to Tang Zhitong, "Okay, I won't delay your reminiscing. I'm going to Lao Su's office, and we'll go back together later."

"Okay." Tang Zhitong nodded in response.

The three of them watched Fang Yuan walk away before continuing their conversation, all of which were about things happening in the Hujialou branch. Zhang Yuan had nothing to do this time, as he hadn't come out yet, and even if he did, he wouldn't be able to work as a deliveryman.

After chatting for about ten minutes, the three of them separated.

The Municipal Bureau won’t provide meals today, so everyone has to go back and find a way to make a living.

Zheng Jian and Qian Zhongping returned to the Hujialou branch. With Fang Yuan's words just now, Tang Zhitong gave up the plan to go to the Post and Telecommunications College and turned to Su Qingxiang's office to find Fang Yuan.

A report given at the Post and Telecommunications College yesterday completely calmed down the mathematics teacher Jiao Yutang's objections to Tang Zhitong. Let him skip classes if he wants, and we don't care at all.

They were all acquaintances. Tang Zhitong knocked on Su Qingxiang's office door and opened it after getting permission. Fang Yuan and Su Qingxiang were chatting happily there.

"Xiao Tang, come and sit down." After seeing Tang Zhitong, Su Qingxiang enthusiastically gave him his seat.

"Okay, thank you Director Su." Su Qingxiang spoke. Fang Yuan showed no intention of leaving, so Tang Zhitong could only sit down and listen to what he had to say.

"Xiao Tang, how is Zhiping doing? Has he caused any trouble recently?" Su Qingxiang asked about Luo Zhiping's situation in front of Fang Yuan.

"No, he is the monitor of our class. He works diligently for the class and is well recognized by his classmates." Tang Zhitong first announced the good news, and then reminded: "Recently, he seems to have a girlfriend."

Since Su Qingxiang spoke first, Tang Zhitong had to remind him. He had to remind him. Luo Zhiping looked like he had tasted meat, and there were no good protective measures these days. If something unexpected happened, everyone would be at a loss.

"Oh? Is it your classmate?" Su Qingxiang frowned slightly when he heard this and continued to inquire.

"Yes, he is also from our class..." Then Tang Zhitong took the initiative to talk about Lu Yan's situation.

"Not bad. It saves you the trouble of introducing someone to someone. It's not in vain that I went to college." Fang Yuan was very optimistic after listening to the gossip.

"It's a bit early. I still have several years to go in college." Su Qingxiang stroked his chin, having his own considerations.

Tang Zhitong didn't say anything else. He just needed to say what he wanted to say. The rest was up to the parents and elders to handle.

"Okay, since you're not here to serve us, we'll leave first. We have things to do when we get back." After Fang Yuan finished speaking, he stood up and left. In fact, he had no business looking for Su Qingxiang. He was mainly waiting for Tang Zhitong. Now that the real boss was here, it was time to leave.

"Does Tian Genfu's wife love to laugh so much? It makes me a little creepy." After they left the city bureau and rode their bicycles, Fang Yuan asked.

"Really? I didn't notice it." Tang Zhitong was stunned for a moment and lied.

After being together for more than half a year, Tang Zhitong knew that Qian Zhongping didn't like to laugh much. She smiled a lot when chatting with him today, but the smile was different from the one after seeing Fang Yuan.

Tang Zhitong could probably guess what Qian Zhongping was laughing at, because the first time she told him that Fang Yuan pronounced "Chun Chi Yan Yun" as "Go to hell", she laughed so hard that she was out of breath. Maybe she remembered it again today.

In front of Fang Yuan, Qian Zhongping had to hold back her laughter even when she thought of this, and Tang Zhitong couldn't say it directly, so he could only play dumb.

"How strange." Fang Yuan didn't expect Tang Zhitong to lie to him. He muttered something while riding his bicycle, and that was it.

After the two returned to the escort office, Fang Yuan began to prepare for watering the fields.

Last year, the escort department carried water to irrigate the fields. There were so many people, and each person could carry two buckets of water to irrigate the fields.

In view of the supply situation this year, Fang Yuan attached more and more importance to this piece of vacant space in the yard. A few days ago, he specially connected a water pipe from the bathhouse and buried it at the edge of the field.

As long as you turn on the faucet in the bathhouse, tap water will flow out of the pipes at the end of the field.

One person is left at the edge of the field with a shovel, and he can complete the task of watering the fields by opening and closing the ridges along the simple water channel.

Although the burying of the pipes was a bit of a big deal, no one said anything about it. Last year, people still had some food in their stomachs, so carrying two buckets of water was no big deal. But this year, many people were unwilling to move.

(End of this chapter)