The booming era begins with the director of the Propaganda Department!

Chapter 424: Seventy-three years old, it’s time to venture out! !

"Shazhu, let me be honest, Nanyi's cooking skills are indeed better than yours." The two grew up together, and Xu Damao never missed any opportunity to attack or bully Shazhu.

Knowing where Sha Zhu's weak spot was, he put all his strength into poking at it.

Sure enough, when Sha Zhu heard his words, his eyebrows immediately stood up and he said in a rough voice: "Xu Damao, Sun Ze, what the hell are you talking about? How come Grandpa's cooking skills can't compare to Nan Yi's?"

Xu Damao was not afraid of his bluffing at all: "Then tell me, can you make such a good soup?"

After savoring the fragrance that had not yet dissipated between his lips and teeth, Sha Zhu's fierce momentum immediately dissipated, but he was still trying to find a way to make up for himself: "This is different! I am good at Tan's cuisine and Sichuan cuisine. Yanan Yi is good at Huaiyang cuisine. Huaiyang cuisine is all about the soup...

Simply put, this is the area where Yanan Yi is best at. It is unfair for you to compare this with me and say that he is better than me.

I tell you, if we really compare other things, I may not be worse than him!! "

Having said that, the two people present were his childhood friends, and they could tell at a glance that this guy's defense was broken.

Xu Damao: "Ah, yes, yes, you are right. You are awesome, you are the best!! There is no better cook than you in this city!!"

Sha Zhu felt like there was something stuck in his throat and turned to look at Zhang Shenfei.

The latter had just swallowed the last mouthful of soup and was about to scoop another bowl. After noticing his gaze, he nodded and said perfunctorily: "There is nothing wrong with what Xu Damao said."

Sha Zhu burst into tears: "...Second Uncle, even you look down on me?"

Damn it, he won’t call Yu Shui “Second Uncle” anymore!! He will call Da Fei “Brother”!! To express his anger!!

Zhang Shenfei picked up a piece of twice-cooked pork with chopsticks and put it in his mouth. He chewed it slowly and swallowed it before saying, "Don't I agree with what you said? What do you mean by looking down on you?"

Sha Zhu was speechless. He didn't know what to say. He was semi-illiterate and didn't understand what triple affirmation equals negation meant. He just intuitively felt that what Zhang Shenfei and Xu Damao meant must be different from what they said.

But if you really ask him to explain it clearly, he can't.

A cook values ​​his cooking skills the same way other men value their wives and cars.

There was no way to clear his innocent wife's name, so he could only drink the wine in the glass in frustration.

Zhang Shenfei and Xu Damao looked at each other and laughed.

Now the brothers all have their own things to do, especially since Zhang Shenfei has left the steel mill, it has become much more difficult for Xu Damao to see him.

This time the two of them finally got together. He took the opportunity to pour Zhang Shenfei a glass of wine and asked him about Guangdong Province, the Canton Fair, and the style of the leaders of other factories. He asked about every detail.

Zhang Shenfei knew that this guy was very curious and had a restless heart. It was not easy to get in touch with the world outside his hometown these days, so he just wanted to satisfy his craving with him.

So I didn't force him to answer and just told him everything he could answer and that didn't break the rules.

Sha Zhu, who was listening to this, didn't take it seriously: "I'm not saying anything bad about Xu Damao, but you can't go to Guangdong Province, so why are you asking these questions?"

In his opinion, people like Xu Damao are the typical example of someone who thinks the grass is greener on the other side. Workers like them in the steel mill are destined to work in the factory their entire lives and live in this old city from birth to death.

What is Guangdong Province? That is a place farther away than the horizon. Why are you asking about that? Isn't it good to guard your own little piece of land?
Xu Damao glanced at Sha Zhu and said, "How about I say it? Sha Zhu, you are so short-sighted! You stay in your own little world all day long, looking at the sky from a narrow perspective, not caring about anything and not seeing anything.

Yes, we can’t go to Guangdong Province like Da Fei did, but isn’t it time? If there is a chance in the future, I would like to go to not only Guangdong Province, but also Hong Kong and Shanghai!!!”

Although Xu Damao had never left Sijiu City since he was a child, it did not mean that he had to stay in Sijiu City for the rest of his life! !

One day, one day he will go to see more places!! Fly in the wider sky!

Sha Zhu sneered at his words, but Xu Damao didn't expect him to understand him. He turned his head and looked at Zhang Shenfei: "Brother Dafei, you can understand me, right?"

In his opinion, in this short-sighted courtyard, the only person who could resonate with him spiritually was probably Zhang Shenfei.

"Although I haven't been to as many places as you, Brother Dafei, now, but in the future, I will compete with you to see who has been to more places and seen more of the world!!" Xu Damao was confident.

Zhang Shenfei was not shocked at all by what Xu Damao said.

You should know that in the original drama, Xu Damao was the first person in Siheyuan to go into the sea. He ate delicious food, drank spicy drinks, and wore Pierre Cardin to show off everywhere.

Although he was later cheated out of a large sum of money by Director Li and became hated by everyone, this also shows that this guy is not someone who can live a peaceful life.

After thinking about it randomly in his mind, Zhang Shenfei looked up and saw Xu Damao looking at him steadily, still waiting for his answer.

He didn't want to talk too much from the heart to the other party, so he laughed and said, "Don't you think you should look at someone with new eyes after three days of absence? Damao, your cultural level has improved a lot now!!!
Look at how many idioms and proverbs you used in those few sentences you said about Shazhu just now! ! "

Xu Damao thought for a moment and slowly smiled: "Of course, Brother Dafei, don't underestimate me. I'm currently studying at night school."

night school?

Zhang Shenfei was shocked: "When did you sign up?"

Ordinary people these days generally believe that factory jobs are stable jobs, and once they get a job, few are willing to continue to improve themselves.

Xu Damao was even more proud: "I have been in class for a week, and I have thought about it. Although my household registration shows that my education level is junior high school, in fact, I am the same as Sha Zhu, and I have never attended junior high school properly.

If I were just a worker, this degree would be enough, but with your advice, I have become an officer. It is normal to be an officer in junior high school, but if you want to move up, it will be a bit difficult...

So I thought and thought, if I want to pursue progress, I must take my academic qualifications to the next level.”

He has to go to night school after work every day, and he is tired, but he has no choice, he really wants to make progress!!!

Zhang Shenfei gave a thumbs up and said, "It's always good to read more. Damao, your idea is correct. If you have time, you should also sign up for night school."

Sha Zhu disagreed: "I'm a cook, and a junior high school education is enough. Why would I apply for that? It's not for food or drink."

If you have that much time, you might as well take on more kitchen help jobs, which not only makes money but also allows you to bring leftovers home. Well, this doesn't make sense, so Zhang Shenfei stopped trying to persuade her and instead asked about Yu Shui's work and her and Zhang Shunsui's situation. After that, the three of them started drinking, eating, and chatting.

……

The old Jia family, who are in the same central courtyard as the Jia family.

There was sorghum rice and cold beans on the dining table, and the family gathered together to eat and drink.

After listening to Qin Huairu's report on how many pairs of labor protection gloves she had made in the collectively owned factory today, Jia Zhang changed the subject and mentioned that Zhang Shenfei had said before dinner that he wanted to start a shoe insole business in partnership with her.

"Da Fei said, no matter what kind of leather shoes are selling now, white sneakers are selling well, but once everyone wears them, sooner or later they will understand that only these thousand-layer cloth shoes are the best!!
He said, let’s open a shoe store together, make it bigger and stronger, and create more glory!!! The money will flow into my pocket like water.”

Jia Zhang had never made a lot of money in her life. When she thought of this, it was as if the money had already gone into her pocket, and her face turned red with excitement.

Ah, this... Qin Huairu felt it was a little unreliable: "Did Dafei really say that?"

"Of course not, she told me so herself." Jia Zhang was very proud and looked at Bang Geng again. "Some people look down on the shoes I made with great effort and think they are old-fashioned. But what about Keren Dafei? As the head of such a big factory, what good shoes has he not seen? Keren likes the shoes I make!!!"

Before Bang Geng could say anything, Qin Huairu spoke again: "But now private businesses are not allowed.

Even though Zhang Shenfei is the factory director, the peeler factory is still state-owned and not his own business.

She just didn't believe that Zhang Shenfei could really open a shoe store in the current situation.
Old Qin, who had been silent, said, "Cuihua, did Dafei say when he would open a shop with you?"

He thought that his good brother Dafei was not a stupid person. Not only was he not stupid, he was actually very smart and should not make such a bad move.

Seeing that Lao Qin and Qin Huairu didn't believe her, Jia Zhang made a scene: "What do you mean? Are you jealous of me? I tell you, Dafei did say that. He said that the planned economy is because the country is in its infancy. When our country becomes really rich, it will definitely allow ordinary people to do business. By then, it will be time for us to open a store together!!"

"When will that be? Dafei didn't tell you how many years it will take?" Lao Qin asked again.

Jia Zhang was even more proud: "Of course I asked. Dafei told me that it would take at least ten years, and at most less than twenty years. It will definitely be possible!! Our country has made great progress now. I think he is right."

Ah, this...

Lao Qin opened and closed his lips several times, but he couldn't help but said, "My dear, do you still remember how old you are this year?"

"You old bastard, have you even forgotten how old I am? I tell you, I'm fifty-three this year! I was forty-three when I took over Dongxu's job and entered the steel mill.

Later, the steel mill felt that it had suffered a great loss, and revised the succession plan overnight... Other factories followed suit, and later issued a document. From then on, people over the age of 28 were not allowed to take over. "

Because of this incident, Old Lady Yan said that her life was worth living and she could ask the country to issue a separate law for her.

"Of course I know how old you are." Lao Qin sighed, "What I mean is, you are fifty-three this year. In twenty years, you will be seventy-three. Have you never thought about this???"

Which 73-year-old lady opened a shop in partnership with others and also provided technology!!!
Jia Zhang rolled her triangular eyes and said unhappily, "No, what's wrong with seventy-three? Ren Dafei said today that seventy-three is the right time to venture out! It's the perfect time to start a business!!"

By then, she will be collecting the pension from the steel mill while opening a shoe store with her skills. Who can still tell her, Zhang Cuihua, from those female shopkeepers on Qianmen Street???

happy! !

Well, Zhang Shenfei was really possessed. Qin Huairu and Lao Qin looked at each other and decided not to waste any more words.

Seeing that no one responded to her words, Jia Zhang muttered, "You two are just jealous of me because Dafei doesn't play with you and only plays with me..."

"Forget it, forget it. Da Fei once said that people who stand on high places are always lonely. I have tasted this feeling in advance today.

In this family, no one understands me!!!"

After Jia Zhang finished speaking, she picked up the bowl and started eating.

Upon hearing this, Lao Qin and Qin Huairu just lowered their heads and ate without saying a word, pretending they didn't hear it.

It was Bang Geng who suddenly put down the bowl after hearing what his grandmother said and said loudly: "Grandma, I understand you!! I understand you very much!! I was ignorant before and thought the shoes you made were tacky, but these few days I have been wearing yellow rubber shoes and found that the shoes you make are the most comfortable!!
Grandma, please take out the shoes you made for me after dinner, and I will wear them to school tomorrow!!!"

Ah, this?

Jia Zhang was so shocked that her jaw dropped. Clearly, her eldest grandson had been extremely disgusted with the thousand-layer cloth shoes she made before, so why did he change his attitude now? ? ?

In fact, Banggeng’s idea is very simple. He has admired the strong since he was a child. In his opinion, Zhang Shenfei is the strongest in the courtyard.

The shoes that Shen Fei likes to wear are naturally worth pursuing.

Besides, although grandma will be 73 in 20 years, he will only be 30 years old! That is the right time for him to make a breakthrough! ! !

Now he has coaxed grandma into doing good and learned her shoe-making skills. Once the old lady dies, won’t all the shares belong to him, Jia Geng?
By then, a lot of money will flow into his pocket! !
The more he thought about it, the happier he became. He almost wished that twenty years later, his grandmother and Zhang Shenfei’s store would open today, and his grandmother would suddenly die tomorrow, so as not to delay his chance to make money for a single day!!!
Mrs. Jia Zhang didn't know that her grandson had already prepared a thousand ways of dying for her. When she heard that her eldest grandson had finally turned over a new leaf, she stood up happily and went to the inner room to get his shoes without even bothering to eat.

"Mom, I also like thousand-layer soles. Please make a pair for me when you have time." Qin Laoer said hurriedly.

He wants to get shares too!!! He is Zhang Cuihua’s biological son, closer to her than her grandson!!!

Xiaodang was not willing to be outdone and shouted that she also wanted a thousand-layer sole with small flowers embroidered on it and a strap with buckles to be tied over her feet.

"It would be better if the shoes were red, they would look better that way!! They would definitely be eye-catching when worn!!!" she emphasized.

Although she is not as good as a son, she is grandma's first granddaughter, so she is also close to her!! Grandma will definitely give her half of the shares in the future!!

"Okay, okay, okay, we have them all, we have them all!!" It has been a long time since the shoes made by oneself were so popular in this family. Jia Zhang's happy face was like a blooming chrysanthemum. No matter what requests the children made, she just agreed to them.

Lao Qin and Qin Huairu looked at each other again and felt that, apart from the mute Huaihuaer, they seemed to be the only two normal people left in the family.

"Brother Dafei, you've caused me so much trouble!" The old man wondered, if Zhang Cuihua was really crazy, should he find a new partner? ?

(End of this chapter)