60s: I have a store

Chapter 568 Finally Met the Right Person

As the morning light climbed over the eaves of the Cultural Palace, the arch made of colorful balloons swayed gently in the wind, and the red banner with the words "Free love, happy marriage" was bright and eye-catching in the sun.

The staff of the street office were busy walking around wearing red armbands. Someone was adjusting the folk music "Xiyangyang" playing on the loudspeaker. The sounds of drums and suona suddenly filled the entire street.

Someone was standing on tiptoe to post a poster on the wall that read "Break the feudal ethics and pursue a happy marriage", and a paste brush was brushing across the wall, making a "swish" sound.

It wasn't even eight o'clock yet, but there was already a long queue outside the venue. One can imagine how big this blind date event was.

If there weren't so many people participating, there wouldn't be such a long queue.

Most of the girls were wearing carefully ironed floral shirts. Some were shyly tugging at the corners of their clothes, while others were in groups of two or three, biting their ears and occasionally glancing at the venue.

The girls all put on their best clothes, wanting to show their best side to the many gay men, and also hoping to take this opportunity to find a husband of their dreams.

Then we can leave the shelter. Although there is a place, there are too many people in the shelter. Many people are crowded in one place and there is no privacy at all.

The young men straightened their backs, trying to make themselves look more energetic, but they couldn't help but reach out to adjust their collars and hair.

From time to time, the crowd could hear people shouting “Excuse me, please”. It turned out that the staff from the street office were pushing a thermos filled with brown sugar water back and forth: “Come and have a bowl of sweet soup, for good luck!”

Even if the subdistrict office wanted to come up with something better, it didn't have the ability to do so.

In a period of food shortage, the people had to bear the burden of carrying so much food from the refugees and could only maintain a state of not starving to death.

This is the street office's greatest effort, exchanging many things for food, otherwise the situation will only get worse.

Zhou Dazhong's palms were sweating and he almost dropped the key when he locked his bicycle to the sycamore tree.

Zhou Dafu took a deep breath and tugged at his collar: "Dazhong, you say..."

Before he could finish his words, there was a sudden commotion in the crowd. A girl from somewhere laughed out loud, startling the sparrows in the treetops.

There were several girls present who particularly attracted the attention of the men present. Their looks were outstanding and were not inferior to Xie Yumei, so it was normal for them to attract everyone's attention.

But lesbians don’t think so. After all, with such outstanding people around, it is not an easy task for them to find a suitable husband.

So they were very jealous, but there was nothing they could do in public, so they could only think about whether they could slander the other party when the blind date meeting started.

Several directors of the street offices were busy directing everyone to set up the venue for the blind date event.

After all, this is the first joint activity among many street offices, and they all want to make it as good as possible.

Moreover, after the superiors learned about this matter, they also attached great importance to this blind date conference. If the effect is good, it can be promoted all over the country.

It is not just the old cities in the country that are flooded with refugees; every major city has this problem.

"Please enter the venue in an orderly manner!" Director Li shouted loudly while holding a tin loudspeaker, with a stack of registration forms in the pocket of her Zhongshan suit.

When the door slowly opened, the crowd suddenly became agitated and poured into the venue like a tide.

The lobby of the Cultural Palace was newly decorated. Lanterns made of colored paper hung from the ceiling, spinning gently in the draft. The long table against the wall was covered with a floral tablecloth.

Enamel pots and thermoses are neatly stacked on it, and the surrounding walls are covered with wedding photo posters. The smiles of the newlyweds in the pictures seem to add joy to the scene.

"Come, girls sit on the left and boys sit on the right!" The staff were busy guiding them to their seats.

Zhou Dazhong and Zhou Dafu held the registration form in their hands, their palms sweating.

As soon as they sat down on the bench, they saw a few girls being pushed over by their companions to sit over. The two sides looked at each other, then hurriedly lowered their heads, their ears red.

Someone's knee accidentally hit the table, and the enamel pot made a slight "ding-dong" sound, which made everyone in the audience laugh.

Suddenly, Director Li's voice came from the loud speaker: "The blind date meeting has officially begun! First of all, please feel free to communicate!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was silence in the meeting room, followed by coughing and the sound of benches being moved.

Zhou Dazhong mustered up his courage and took out his work permit that he had prepared in advance: "Comrade, I work as a buyer in a steel plant. This is my work permit..."

The girl opposite lowered her head, twisted her braids with her fingers, and whispered: "I fled here from Shangjia Village..."

On the other side, Zhou Dafu handed over the red dates he brought from home with a red face: "This is what the villagers gave me when my master and I went out to deliver goods. Try it, it's so sweet..."

The girl took the red dates and looked up, revealing two dimples: "Thank you."

And she heard that Chow Tai Fook had a driver accompanying him to deliver goods. Could he be a truck driver? Once this thought came to her mind, she couldn't get rid of it.

Just when she was still thinking about how to get Chow Tai Fook to get the marriage certificate with her.

Since Zhou Dazhong was sitting nearby, he didn't expect that Chow Tai Fook had hidden such a good thing and didn't share it.

He is indeed a person who values ​​women over friendship. Fortunately, I didn’t take out all my things!
Zhou Dazhong took out an apple and handed it over: "Girl, this is an apple, try it!"

The girl sitting opposite Zhou Dazhong stared at the apple in his hand without blinking, and couldn't help swallowing her saliva: "Is this apple really for me?"

Zhou Dazhong pretended to be generous: "Of course!"

As he said that, he handed the apple over.

The girl didn't care about being reserved and took the apple directly. Then she put it away carefully as if she had obtained a rare treasure.

Then he said with gratitude: "Thank you!"

The two of them chatted back and forth, and the tense atmosphere gradually dissipated.

"Look! They're registering over there!" someone shouted.

Director Li's desk was crowded with people, and pairs of young men and women handed over documents with red faces.

"Name? Age? Work unit?" The staff member recorded quickly, the pen tip rustling on the registration form.

When the first couple got their marriage certificate, the whole audience burst into thunderous applause. Some people blew whistles, and some scattered colored paper that had been prepared in advance. The paper pieces fell on the heads of the newlyweds, as if it was raining colorful rain.

When the first couple received the marriage certificate from Director Li, the bright red cover refracted a dazzling light in the sun, just like a stone thrown into a deep pool, instantly stirring up a thousand waves in the originally somewhat restrained venue. The originally fluctuating conversations suddenly stopped, and everyone's eyes were attracted to it like a magnet, and even the creaking sound of the wooden chair moving in the corner could be clearly heard.

"It really worked!" The crowd burst into suppressed exclamation.

The girls' fingers that were clenching the corners of their clothes suddenly tightened, and their eyes stared at the happy smiles on the faces of the newlyweds with shining eyes.

The girl sitting next to Zhou Dazhong had originally lowered her head and was twisting her handkerchief, but at this moment she secretly turned sideways, glancing towards the certificate office from time to time, with a blush on the tips of her ears.

The young men straightened their backs unconsciously and reached out to straighten their crooked collars, as if they suddenly realized that their destiny might come in the next second.

"What does this marriage certificate feel like?" Someone shouted, causing the whole audience to laugh.

The young man who got the marriage certificate held up the certificate and shook it shyly, but his voice could not hide his excitement: "It's hot!"

This instantly relaxed the tense atmosphere, and a few bold girls began to push their companions: "What are you still standing there for? Go and talk to them!"

The girl who was pushed blushed and spat, but her feet involuntarily took half a step towards the person she liked.

Zhou Dafu felt a thin layer of sweat on his palms. He secretly glanced at the girl who was peeling peanuts diagonally opposite him, and his Adam's apple moved.

Zhou Dazhong next to him suddenly nudged him with his elbow: "What are you waiting for? The girls are looking this way!"

Following Zhou Dazhong's gaze, the girl hurriedly turned her head away after being discovered, her hair brushing across her blushing cheeks, but she looked back quietly after a few seconds, her eyes filled with expectation and shyness.

The atmosphere in the venue was completely ignited. The young men in the corner no longer hesitated and sang cheerful folk songs at the top of their lungs, accompanied by applause and cheers.

Several street office staff were infected by the enthusiasm and improvised a simple yangko dance, which made the girls cover their mouths and laugh.

The seats that were originally arranged neatly gradually became scattered. More and more people left their seats and gathered in groups of three or four to chat. From time to time, crisp laughter could be heard.

"I want to try it too!" A firm voice suddenly rang out from the crowd. A girl with two thick braids stood up and walked towards an uneasy young man with confidence, cheered by her companions.

When the two of them were face to face, the girl burst out laughing and said, "Don't be nervous, just think of it as making another friend."

These words made the young man's tense shoulders relax, and he scratched his head and laughed.

A new long queue soon formed in front of Director Li's desk.

The staff's pens wrote quickly on the registration form, and the "swish" sound was intertwined with people's excited conversations.

Every time a marriage certificate is issued, it will trigger cheers, and colored paper will fall like snowflakes, sticking to people's shoulders and hair.

The venue was filled with a sweet and warm atmosphere, as if everyone was inspired by the happiness of the newlyweds and mustered up the courage to seize their own destiny.

Zhou Dazhong and Zhou Dafu looked at each other, their eyes flashing with eagerness to try.

At this moment, they are no longer nervous, but are infected by the hot atmosphere around them. With the longing for a beautiful marriage, they re-immerse themselves in this hopeful encounter.

The sunlight shines through the stained glass windows of the Cultural Palace, casting colorful shadows on the ground, as if covering the entire blind date venue with a layer of dreamy gauze.

Zhou Dazhong and Zhou Dafu were able to remain calm. They leaned against the wall and chatted idly, occasionally stealing glances at the girls around them.

But as time went by, seeing more and more people walking towards the marriage certificate office in pairs, the red marriage certificate was like a dancing flame, burning their hearts.

"Dazhong, it's almost noon." Zhou Dafu's voice was filled with obvious anxiety, and his Adam's apple moved up and down restlessly. "If we can't find a suitable one, then we can..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhou Dazhong had already clenched his fists and was searching the crowd anxiously.

I originally thought that I was in good condition, but now I feel inexplicably anxious, as if if I miss this opportunity, I will miss out on happiness.

I didn’t expect that I still haven’t seen anything suitable, and I don’t have much left, so I don’t dare to give it away casually.

Zhou Dazhong and Zhou Dafu are now ready to "take action" after making sure their situation is right.

Although there are fewer and fewer people left, most of the remaining girls are pretty.

After all, they have the capital, so they must want to pick some "high-quality stocks". Otherwise, considering their appearance, they would have been married long ago.

Just then, the figures of two girls came into their sight.

The girl on the left had black pigtails and her light blue floral shirt was ironed neatly. She was pursing her lips and shyly talking to her companions. She raised her head from time to time, and her clear eyes were like a clear spring.

The girl on the right has her hair neatly tucked behind her ears. The collar of her white shirt is slightly open, revealing her slender neck. She behaves gracefully and talks to the people around her with a smile. Her eyebrows and eyes are curved, revealing a lively aura.

Zhou Dazhong and Zhou Dafu looked at each other, and there was a fiery light in their eyes, as if they were struck by the same lightning.

At this moment, they had only one thought in their minds, that is to marry the girl in front of them!
"Comrade, can I...can I talk to you?" Zhou Dazhong took the lead and walked up to the girl with pigtails, his voice trembling with nervousness.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "I work as a buyer in a steel plant. My job is stable and I earn a good income. Our Zhoujiazhuang is also in good condition. We have tractors in the village and the grain harvest is good."

As he spoke, he pulled out a crumpled work ID from his pocket and hurriedly handed it over, "Look, this is my work certificate."

Zhou Dafu was not to be outdone. He stood in front of the other girl, straightened his back, and tried to show his most energetic side: "I am a truck driver. Although I am still learning from my master, I will be able to become a master soon. In the future, I will drive a big truck and travel all over the country, and I can earn a lot of money. I am also a good cook. I can make braised pork and stewed pork ribs. I will definitely take good care of you in the future."

He became more and more excited as he spoke, gesturing with his hands in the air, "The neighbors in our courtyard are all very nice. If you marry here, you will definitely not be wronged."

The two girls were a little overwhelmed by their sudden enthusiasm, and their cheeks instantly flushed.

The girl with pigtails lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously tugging at the corner of her clothes, and whispered, "You... don't be anxious, talk slowly."

The other girl covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes full of smiles: "Look how anxious you are, we won't run away."

When they heard the conditions proposed by Zhou Dazhong and Zhou Dafu, they both felt satisfied instantly.

It seems that persistence does pay off. After all, one is a buyer and the other is an even better truck driver. Although he has not yet finished his apprenticeship, his salary is not low.

Hearing the girls' responses, Zhou Dazhong and Zhou Dafu felt delighted, as if they had caught a ray of light in the darkness.

Then he took out the few remaining plums and apples, thinking that if he failed, he would leave.

(End of this chapter)