1968: Started from breeding

Chapter 230 Achen, will you always be nice to me?
Lanshi Department Store.

The bright glass counter glowed in the sunlight. A row of black and white TVs ranging from nine inches to twelve inches to the largest fourteen-inch TV were neatly arranged on the counter.

Of course it was said to be a row, but Su Wenchen saw that there were basically only two of each size, especially the nine-inch black and white TV.

Su Wenchen, who had experienced the future, felt that it was too small.

However, as the top domestic industrial product at that time, even a nine-inch black-and-white TV was definitely the most high-end item in the 1970s.

And it can be seen from the fact that there are only six of them that even in the city, only a small number of people can afford this thing.

Of course, this does not prevent every auntie who comes in to buy things from looking inside with envy as long as they pass by the TV counter.

At this time, Su Wenchen had been standing by the counter for a while.

But this time the salesperson at the counter didn't have a bad temper at all, or scolded the poor people for not being able to afford it.

Because I just came back from the province and finished a meeting in the city.

Su Wenchen was wearing a Zhongshan suit which was very obvious at that time. The other party could tell that Su Wenchen was a city cadre just from the four pockets.

"Comrade, you've been watching for a while. Which one do you like? Let me introduce it to you!"

After hearing the salesperson's words, Su Wenchen hesitated for a moment and then asked.

"Do you have color TVs here? How much do color TVs cost? Do I need special TV tickets?"

Since Su Wenchen was not from the industrial system, he didn't have a deep understanding of color televisions at that time.

However, if there is a color TV, Su Wenchen still wants to buy it in one go.

After all, you can’t just buy big items worth thousands of dollars at this time.

Because ever since Jiang Li moved back to the commune dormitory, he has been saving his salary.

After a year, I saved just over a thousand dollars after spending.

Therefore, Su Wenchen is still quite cautious when buying such large wedding items.

When the salesperson heard Su Wenchen's words, she was obviously stunned. She didn't expect that this young cadre would be so bold.

He couldn't even afford a 14-inch TV and wanted to buy a color TV, but he still explained it to Su Wenchen.

"Comrade, color TVs can only be imported from abroad. You have to go to a department store in the capital or Shanghai to buy them. And you need a color TV ticket to buy a color TV."

Su Wenchen was a little disappointed after hearing what the salesperson said, but since there were no domestically produced color TVs available, he decided not to consider it for the time being.

He pointed directly to the 14-inch black-and-white TV on the far right.

“How much is the largest one?”

As he said this, he handed over the TV ticket that Mayor Zhai had just given him.

When the salesperson heard this, he was shocked and adjusted his glasses, then took the TV ticket from Su Wenchen.

Seeing that it was the one assigned to the Municipal Party Committee, after seeing Su Wenchen again, a hint of joy suddenly appeared in his eyes.

Because at this time TV tickets are different from other tickets.

They only have a quota of a few units per month in the entire city, and the origin of the issued receipts also needs to be registered.

So after seeing the source of Su Wenchen's TV tickets, the saleswoman immediately smiled.

Then he extended his hand towards Su Wenchen generously.

"Hello, comrade. My name is Yan Cuitong."

"One of my parents is the logistics director of the municipal soda factory, and the other is the women's director of the street office."

"I'm also a formal employee of the City Department Store. Can I get to know you?"

After hearing the other party's self-introduction, Su Wenchen knew that the other party's meaning was very clear, and he was just short of asking whether they were in a relationship or not.

This made Su Wenchen feel a little overwhelmed. Wasn't he supposed to be reserved and prudent at this time?

Now it seems that this is not entirely true, but he still refused directly.

"Sorry Comrade Yan, I'm married now, so it's not convenient for me to get too close to lesbians."

"You should introduce the TV to me!"

After hearing Su Wenchen's words, the other party's eyes darkened, knowing that he was wrong again.

Especially this one who bluntly said that it was inconvenient to get married. What a pity! Why didn’t I meet him in advance?

I even wondered in my heart that it seemed like I could indeed meet capable men at this counter, but those who could afford a TV seemed to be either older men who had been married for many years, or those who were buying big items for their wedding.

Should I change the counter? Otherwise, when will I find the right one?

Especially a man who is handsome and has a promising future.

Seeing the other party staring at him blankly, Su Wenchen frowned.

"Comrade salesman?"

When the other party heard Su Wenchen's reminder, he immediately came back to his senses and showed a trace of embarrassment on his face.

"Uh~ I'm so sorry comrade!"

"You just said the TV on the far right, right?"

"This is a 14-inch Capital brand TV set made by the Tianjin Radio Factory. The price is 760 yuan."

Then he pointed to the smaller ones in the middle and on the left.

"The Venus brand produced by the Shanghai Radio Factory here is cheaper. The nine-inch one is three hundred and ninety yuan, and the twelve-inch one is six hundred yuan."

"And this one is made by the Jinling Radio Factory. There are only two 12-inch Panda brand ones. The price is 650 yuan."

"What kind do you think you'd buy?"

Su Wenchen touched the briefcase containing his money.

Pointing directly to the fourteen-inch one.

"Put up that fourteen-inch Capital brand for me!"

As he said this, he took out from his bag the money he had just withdrawn from the bank. A year's work had basically gone in one go.

Seeing Su Wenchen taking out money, the other party also shouted to the back.

"Brother Liu, someone is buying a TV, please help me move out the antenna that comes with the Capital brand!"

"Comrade, do you need us to call a cart for you?"

"This is very heavy. It will be very tiring to carry it back by myself."

Obviously, the other party had already regarded Su Wenchen as someone who lived in the city, because at that time, those who could afford to buy a TV were basically people from the city.

Su Wenchen shook his head.

"No, we came here by car, we can just load it in a while."

Hearing this, the other party showed envy in his eyes.

"Comrade, your partner is so lucky. You can afford to buy a TV right after you get married, and you can also use the company's car."

"By the way, comrade, what does your partner do for a living?"

"I tell you, if the gap between you two is too big, you won't have a common language."

When Su Wenchen heard what the other party said, he did not answer, but directly handed over the money he had counted out.

"Comrade, you should count the money, okay?"

Then he shouted to Secretary Sun who was looking at something else with He Zhenbang at the counter on the other side.

"Brother Sun, I've finished shopping here, please help me carry it!"

Hearing Su Wenchen's shout, the other party immediately strode over.

Coincidentally, at this moment, a middle-aged man holding an antenna also moved his things out from the inside.

Su Wenchen shouted directly.

"Comrade, please help us move this to the car!"

Then Su Wenchen tried it. At that time, the TV picture tube and internal components were very heavy, plus the metal casing.

So a TV weighs about 50 to 60 kilograms, plus the wooden packaging box outside, it is really difficult for one person to move it.

The salesperson was absent-minded as he watched Su Wenchen and Secretary Sun carry the TV and walk out of the department store.

He simply counted the stack of big unity notes in his hand and put them in the drawer of the counter.

An older salesperson on the other side saw the customer leave.

Immediately came over gossiping.

"Xiaotong, how about this?"

"I think this young man is not bad looking, he is wearing cadre clothes, and his family can afford a 14-inch TV."

"Don't be too picky, just about anything will do."

Hearing this, the other party said aggrievedly.

"Why do you ask me to choose? She's already married."

"Aunt, you told my mom that girls shouldn't be too proactive. Look, I don't even have a chance to take the initiative."

"If I don't take the initiative, I will never get the chance to be a good man again!"

"I don't want to settle with people who are not as good as me."

Hearing this, the older woman immediately became dissatisfied.

"Then you should stay single for the rest of your life! There aren't that many talented people out there, just pick someone who's about the same as you want. If you keep being so picky, you'll regret it in the future!"

Su Wenchen and Secretary Sun carefully moved the box to the back seat of the jeep.

Many middle-aged women who came out to buy things at the door were standing on tiptoe to look into the boxes.

And from time to time, there were aunties asking about his marital status and trying to introduce him to someone.

Moreover, these aunties and grandmas speak much more boldly than the sales clerks in department stores.

Soon,

He Zhenbang and a department store employee came out carrying a sewing machine.

Seeing so many people gathered around the car, I quickly loaded the things into the car.

He drove away, leaving behind a group of people in the rearview mirror who were still unsatisfied and pointing and talking.

People are wondering which girl is so lucky to marry the child of a city or county leader.

After all, at that time, the minimum configuration of a jeep was something that only the director of the county revolutionary committee could have.

In the car, Su Wenchen looked at the sewing machine that He Zhenbang later moved out and knew that it was a gift for them.

After all, the other party is an old bachelor. Can he buy clothes and sew them himself?

Then he said with a little emotion.

"Uncle He, you don't need to buy this!"

He Zhenbang just said stubbornly.

"Who said I bought it for you? I bought it for Ali as a dowry. Even though her father doesn't care, I still love her as my own daughter."

"If you bully her later, I tell you, you won't be able to get through this level of mine."

Su Wenchen said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Uncle He, don't you know who I am?"

"I love her so much I can't wait!"

As the sun set, the jeep slowly turned into the entrance of the brigade's village.

As the weather gradually gets hotter.

Many families who had eaten early were chatting and enjoying the cool air under the old locust tree, especially the women, who were talking but also moving their hands.

Although their team has been connected to electricity, most members are still reluctant to turn on the lights at night.

Therefore, some housework is basically done after work, after eating early, and before dark.

Some were sewing clothes for their families, some were making soles for shoes, and some were sewing patches. In short, although these people were busy with their mouths, they also had work with their hands.

Looking at the familiar jeep.

This time, apart from a group of half-grown children, no one who was working under the old locust tree came over.

After all, He Zhenbang doesn’t come here every day during this period.

But I only come here once every so often.

So after seeing them so many times, everyone no longer feels that the county leaders are so unfamiliar.

Only one of the little dolls was still interested.

Because He Zhenbang would often ask Secretary Sun to open the car door and let the little kids in to experience it.

Although it doesn't work, just riding it once is enough to show off to friends from other places for a long time.

So now Secretary Sun can be said to be the most anticipated person in the eyes of children.

Because most of these children don’t know much, Secretary Sun will only let them in to experience it with He Zhenbang’s permission.

All I know is that it was Secretary Sun who drove the car every time and it was Secretary Sun who let them in.

Along the way, a group of children followed the exhaust fumes from the car and arrived at the door of the Su family.

After Su Wenchen got out of the car, he opened the door.

Unexpectedly, I saw Jiang Li was also at home, moving furniture into the house with Xiao Shitou from my eldest brother's family.

After hearing the noise outside, Jiang Li turned around and saw Su Wenchen.

Immediately revealed a look of surprise.

"You're back!"

Seeing this, Su Wenchen hurried over and took the stool from the other person.

"The Hulin Brigade sent the furniture here? Why don't they let them move in?"

"Where are the other people in the family?" Jiang Li shook her head.

"Where did the Hulin Brigade get the vehicle to deliver it? Big brother rented a tractor from the brigade to bring it back."

As he said this, he looked at Su Wenchen with resentment.

"You ordered so much in the first place that one truck couldn't carry it all, and everyone in the family had to go with you to load the truck."

"Only Auntie Lan is left to look after Little Tietou, and the eldest and second sisters-in-law just went back to cook. Little Shitou and I have moved the remaining things together!"

Hearing this, Su Wenchen felt a little embarrassed.

If he was here, he could just borrow a truck from the yard and complete the haul in one trip.

After all, at this time, even if he is not the director, as long as there are weddings or funerals in the families of employees in the farm, as long as they apply in advance, the farm will generally provide a car for free.

This is also a benefit for employees, but Su Wenchen didn't expect that he had done it on his way to the province.

Then he turned around and looked at the little kid who had obviously grown a lot taller.

But to be honest, two years have passed, and the Su family's conditions are getting better and better.

The little kid who used to follow him to pick grass for pigs has grown quite fast in the past two years.

At the age of twelve, in a place like the countryside, he is already considered a laborer.

In two years, they will be able to go directly to the fields to earn work points. There will be educated youth as young as fourteen years old in their team.

"Good boy, you have really grown up and can help with housework."

Hearing Su Wenchen say this, Xiao Shitou rolled his eyes.

"Uncle, what you said is not right. I have been more diligent than you since I was a child. When I was ten years old, I cut more pig grass than you!"

Hearing the other party being so disrespectful, Su Wenchen said unhappily.

"You're not as cute as before now. I was planning to buy you some candy!"

The other party curled his lips.

"Uncle, I don't even eat candy anymore. I'm a big boy now."

Su Wenchen nodded.

"He is indeed a big kid now. He doesn't like sweets. I guess he doesn't like the braised pork made by the state-owned restaurants in the city either."

"Ali, it seems like we can only eat it by ourselves. I bought two portions this time, one for each of us, with some fragrant white rice and some water!"

“And you can watch a 14-inch TV while you eat.”

Hearing Su Wenchen's description, Xiao Shitou imagined this scene.

Eating braised pork with white rice while watching TV, this is a scene that only exists in dreams!
To be honest, the people in the Su family may be more like their father.

They are all a bit greedy.

On top of that, they hadn't finished their meal yet, so they moved some chairs in.

"Gulp!"

In an instant, a long series of bowel sounds came from the other person's stomach.

Little Shitou immediately covered his stomach and his little face turned red.

Seeing this, Jiang Li immediately patted Su Wenchen on the shoulder.

"Don't tease him!"

"Where's the TV? Go make him one!"

After all, she can make braised pork, but she can't make it on TV.

When Su Wenchen heard this, before he could reply, there was a noise at the door again.

He Zhenbang and Secretary Sun came in carrying wooden boxes.

"I was wondering how could you forget something, it turns out you are at home, Ali."

Su Wenchen immediately walked over and said rather embarrassedly.

"Haha, Uncle He, I'm so sorry. I just missed Ah Li so much! I forgot about it when we started talking."

"Come on, come on, give it to me!"

He Zhenbang simply shook his head.

"I can do it, you go to the back and move the TV antenna and sewing machine!"

"Ali, where is your TV placed?"

Jiang Li was stunned when she saw it. She didn't expect Su Wenchen to actually bring back a TV.

But I still reacted quickly.

"Uncle He, Achen ordered a TV cabinet, you can just put it here!"

"Shi Tou, go help your uncle move the spare parts first!"

As he said this, he quickly led the way and asked He Zhenbang and Secretary Sun to move the TV in.

Then several people helped Su Wenchen to carry several tables and chairs in the yard, and He Zhenbang returned to the car.

I took a look at the twilight sky.

He Zhenbang said directly.

"It's getting late, I'll go back to the county directly, and you guys can make your own arrangements for the rest!"

"Since we've already obtained the marriage certificate, you can decide when to hold the wedding banquet!"

Hearing this, Jiang Li immediately turned around and looked at Su Wenchen.

"Has the marriage report been approved?"

Su Wenchen looked at He Zhenbang with a bit of resentment.

"Uncle He, I was just thinking about how to give Ah Li a surprise, and you told me about it again."

"What kind of surprises are you going to prepare for me later?"

Hearing Su Wenchen say this, He Zhenbang rolled his eyes and turned the tables.

"Who told you not to tell me in advance? Can you blame me? I'm not a worm in your stomach."

"Forget it, I don't care about your affairs as a couple, and you're still surprised, just like young people."

Secretary Sun shook his head helplessly.

He is a young man, but he also knows that it is difficult for an old leader like this die-hard bachelor to understand.

Otherwise, with his leadership position, he wouldn't have been single long ago.

He just waved to the two of them.

"Go back! You can call me if you need anything!"

Looking at the back of the jeep in the distance.

Jiang Li patted Su Wenchen in annoyance.

"What's so surprising about this? Didn't I submit the marriage report with you? Hurry up and show it to me."

Su Wenchen spread his hands.

"It's in my briefcase. I can still take it with me!"

"And you said it wasn't a surprise. Look at you."

Hearing this, Jiang Li ignored Su Wenchen and went straight into the house.

Only Su Wenchen and a group of little kids who were looking at him eagerly were left.

Su Wenchen naturally knew what these little kids were thinking. They were all waiting to watch TV!

However, Su Wenchen just waved his hand.

"Go back and eat. You can't watch TV during the day. Come back and watch TV in the evening after dinner."

After hearing this, several little kids ran away immediately.

"Oh! There's a TV!"

With that said, a large group of little kids dispersed and went back to urge their family members to cook.

However, there were quite a few who simply did not move.

"Uncle Chen, we have finished eating."

He said this with a burning look in his eyes, hoping to be allowed to watch it in advance.

Su Wenchen raised his hand.

"After you finish eating, you have to wait until I finish eating!"

"Go play by yourselves first! Come back after dark!"

After saying that, he went back to the house without paying any attention to the little kids guarding the door.

After all, after buying this TV, Su Wenchen knew that most people in the team would come to watch it together.

After all, sharing is still the norm in this day and age. If you’re just watching it by yourself, it’s actually better not to buy it. However, Su Wenchen won’t let people flock in to watch it.

He thought it would be enough to just move the TV to the yard at a fixed time every night.

And personally, he's not that interested in television.

After all, he had seen all kinds of interesting TV shows, movies and videos in later generations, so what appeal could the black and white TV of that time have to him?

Even Su Wenchen's anticipation for TV is much less than his interest in having sex in the evening.

When I walked into the house, it looked brand new after Jiang Li had cleaned it up over the past few days.

Especially after the new furniture was moved in according to Su Wenchen's style, Su Wenchen had the illusion of returning to a modern countryside.

Walk into the inner room.

Seeing her briefcase being opened, Jiang Li looked at the red paper in her hand with red eyes.

Su Wenchen noticed something was wrong and walked over immediately.

"What's wrong? Is something wrong?"

Jiang Li shook her head, touched her eyes, and showed a hint of sadness.

"No, I just thought of my mother. When she passed away, she regretted not seeing me get married."

"I'm married now, but she can't see it anymore"

When Su Wenchen heard this, he went over and hugged the other person.

"If you're willing, I'll go to Beijing with you after we finish the banquet."

"Let's go tell your parents in person!"

After all, after two people get married, it is not difficult to go to Beijing in the name of visiting relatives.

Jiang Li shook her head.

"No, my father wrote me a letter and sent me some money. He hoped that I would forgive that woman and live in harmony with her in the future. He even hoped that I would take you back when I have time."

"But I can't do it, so forget it! Going back would only cause trouble for both parties and add to my own troubles."

"I think it's good for us to live our own lives here!"

As she spoke, her fingertips traced over the words "Marriage by Willingness" and the peony pattern printed on it.

"Now I'm married, and someone treats me well, so I don't mind his occasional feelings for me now."

"Achen, will you always be good to me? You are the only one I will have from now on."

Su Wenchen hugged the other person with heartache.

"Yes, and not only me, but also our children will always treat you well in the future!"

"Besides, didn't we make a promise? Whoever goes back on his word will be a puppy!"

Hearing Su Wenchen say this, Jiang Li recalled her childish behavior when they just broke up last year, and said with tears in her eyes while laughing.

"What's the point of being a puppy? You can't really become one."

Su Wenchen said a little aggrieved.

"Isn't that what you said? How about a heavier one, and be struck by lightning?"

Hearing Su Wenchen say this? Jiang Li quickly covered his mouth.

"Bah, bah, bah, what nonsense!"

Thinking of the little fat baby who had grown up slowly in her second sister-in-law's house during this period, Jiang Li subconsciously touched her belly.

"What do you think our future child will look like? Will it be a boy or a girl?"

Su Wenchen thought about it.

"I like girls who are soft and have a milky scent, especially those with big eyes. If you like them, they make me want to kiss them hard."

Hearing this, Jiang Li immediately patted Su Wenchen lightly.

"You're kidding me again. How can I like girls? But I hope that even if they are girls, we can't treat them differently. After all, our salaries are not low, so it's okay to support a few more."

Su Wenchen was a little amused when he heard this.

"I'm really not kidding you, I'm really speaking from my heart, I swear!"

After all, at that time, they didn't take the gender of their offspring as seriously as they do now.

Of course there are families that prefer boys and there are families that prefer girls.

However, in most families, regardless of gender, as long as they are their own offspring, they will basically treat them equally.

It really doesn't seem like this time.

There are a lot of different kinds of women, such as Zhao Di, Pan Di, Dai Di, etc. Whether in cities or in rural areas, basically everyone wants a boy to carry on the family line.

I don’t know how much wealth he has accumulated to pass on!

(End of this chapter)