Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1117 News about GSM

Now these guys have all settled down in Fengtian.

Siwei and Xiaoqin also moved here, and Laizi was the last to move in, so everyone is finally together.

Gazi and Zhaodi got married last January, Changyuan, Erya, Siwei, Xiaoqin, Liuliu, and Lina all got married at the end of last year, and Xinghai and Kexin got their marriage certificate this May.

Now only Xiaowei and Laizi are still unmarried, and Laizi doesn't even have a partner yet.

Today is the beginning of autumn, and Xiaowei invited everyone over for a meal and a chat.

The solar terms in Northeast China are very different from those in the interior. Around the time of the Autumn Equinox is the hottest time of the year, with intense heat and the longest days. It gets light at 3 a.m. and doesn't get dark until 9 p.m. During the day, the sun shines directly overhead, and you'll be covered in sweat with the slightest movement.

It's time to "stick to fat" (eat more fat) on the day of Autumn's Arrival.

In the interior of China, people eat watermelon and sweet potatoes, while in Northeast China, they gnaw on radishes, a practice called "biting autumn."

A few days ago, Xiaowei went to Xingcheng and brought back some sheep. The military region, artillery division, public security bureau, and company all received some. Today, we're having sheep for dinner.

In the south, people eat lamb in winter because they believe that lamb is warming and can help keep warm.

In the Northeast, it's the opposite. People eat mutton in the height of summer, shirtless, with mutton bone broth simmered until it turns white, along with mutton and offal, a handful of cilantro, and a couple of steamed buns. They drink until they're covered in sweat, believing that this is how they cool off from the summer heat.

The lamb bone soup was started cooking early this morning.

Beibei looked down at her little flowery shoes, taking big steps and small steps, then hopping, then looking up at Xiaowei and asking, "Dad, what are we doing out here?"

Xiao Wei was looking at the side of the annex building, pondering, when he said, "Beibei, what do you think? How about we put up a slide and two swings here?"

Beibei nodded and said, "Okay. I don't want the slide, I want the pressure plate."

Xiao Wei asked, "Why don't we want the slide?"

Beibei said, "It's not fun. If you slip, you'll fall and your butt will get dirty."

Xiao Hui shook Xiao Wei's hand: "Uncle, Uncle, I want to ride, I want to ride."

Xiao Wei turned his head and looked over: "What are you riding?"

Beibei said, "He wants to ride Big Yellow. Grandma said he can't ride it, because riding a dog will tear your pants, and then your little chicken will fly away."

Xiao Xiaohui looked down at his crotch, then at Da Huang, and gave him a shove: "You can go now."

The three people and the dog walked to the gate of the courtyard. A row of willow trees was planted in front of the store, and the leaves were thick at the moment, with soft branches swaying in the wind.

Right now, people have already set up a chessboard and are playing chess under the willow tree, sitting on small stools with large tea mugs beside them.

Xiao Wei wondered if he could install a row of public seats, stone tables, stone stools, or something like that.

Chen Peng walked over from the other side carrying a bag: "Not busy today, Xiao Wei?"

Xiao Wei said, "I'm free today. What brings you here? You can come over for some mutton soup later."

Chen Peng asked, "You slaughtered a sheep? Where did you get it?" He reached out and patted Beibei and Xiaoxiaohui on the head. The two little ones squatted on the ground looking for ants. Xiaoxiaohui turned to look at Chen Peng and said, "Uncle."

Xiao Wei said, "I got them from my brother's place; they're pure grassland sheep."

Chen Peng said, "You came back and killed him on the spot? That's impressive. Well then, I won't hold back."

Xiao Wei said, "Don't mention it. What are you carrying? A cordless phone?"

Chen Peng waved the bag in his hand and said, "This isn't a cordless phone, it's a mobile phone. The old-fashioned mobile phones are being phased out now, and they're building a GSM network. It's estimated that it will be operational by the end of the year. It has digital signal, so the signal is fast and stable, the phone is smaller, and the communication effect is better than the old-fashioned mobile phones."

Xiao Wei went over and examined the bag, asking, "Can it be used now?"

Chen Peng said, "Not yet, let's see at the end of the year. They're upgrading the network right now. I've grabbed a few units, just to keep them for now, in case they're out of stock after activation. The phone number will have a SIM card then, no need to write the number. You can easily switch machines; just remove the SIM card and insert it into the new machine."

Xiao Wei lost interest: "What's the point of holding it if it doesn't work? Isn't it just like a cordless phone?"

Chen Peng said, "Nonsense, they're from the same factory. The functions are different though. I reckon phone numbers will get smaller and smaller in the future."

Xiao Wei said, "The key is the cost. Size doesn't matter."

Chen Peng asked, "Are Xiao Hui and the others still unable to leave?"

Xiao Wei said, "They're basically not leaving anymore, I didn't ask him. They've hired a manager over there now. The main thing is that the project needs to be checked on every few days."

Gazi and his group walked over.

Xiao Wei said, "You guys are so awesome, I'm paying for your meal and I still have to greet you at the door."

Chen Peng turned his head and glanced at the group, nodding to the others. They were all acquaintances.

"Brother Chen, are you going to sell your second brother?" Xinghai asked.

Chen Peng said, "What kind of time is this to buy a mobile phone? Mobile phones are already activated. I'll wait until next year to buy one."

Xiao Wei said, "Zhao Di, are you pregnant with twins? How come your belly is so big?"

Zhao Di looked at her belly and said, "You're asking me? I'd like to ask someone else."

Chen Peng delivered the items he was carrying to the shop, and everyone went into the courtyard and into the house together.

In the long run, someone said, "Won't it smell muttony for a while after cooking it at home? The mutton smell is too strong."

Lina said, "That's because you're lazy. If you clean and tidy it up, it won't smell anymore, right?"

Changyuan said to Liuliu, "Go home and tidy up tonight. How can you talk like that? Didn't you teach her anything at home?"

Liu Liu said, "Teach me! Look how eloquent I am now."

Everyone laughed, and Xiao Wei said, "Zhao Di is about to give birth, why aren't any of you doing anything?"

Siwei said, "At least we're married. Where do you, an unmarried person, get the nerve to ask this?"

Xiao Wei said, "Let's get married. We'll go get the marriage certificate in a few days once Xiao Hong has a job."

Beibei shook Xiaowei's hand and asked, "Daddy, what kind of certificate? What kind of certificate?"

Gazi said, "A certificate to give birth to a child. Once you get the certificate, your mom will give birth to a little brother for you to play with."

Beibei said, "I want a little sister. Little Ying'er at Grandpa's house is so much fun! Little brothers aren't fun."

Liu Liu asked, "What's wrong with my little brother?"

Beibei turned to look at Xiaoxiaohui: "He, he stole my toy."

Xiao Xiaohui said, "I won't fight you for it anymore. Why don't you play with my toys too?"

Beibei said, "Anyway, I like my little sister. Xia Gensheng isn't fun either; he cries all the time."

Upon entering the house, the aroma of mutton bone soup already filled the air, wafting out through the door.

Lamb soup, lamb and radish meatballs, stir-fried lamb with scallions, braised lamb liver, stewed lamb trotters, lamb and radish hot pot.

Cut the washed green radish into thick slices about half a finger thick, and bite into them; they're crisp, sweet, and refreshing.

Place chopped cilantro and scallions in a small bowl on the table, along with salt, MSG, pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar, so you can season it yourself.

The cook also steamed several trays of mutton shumai. She put chili oil in a vinegar dish, dipped the shumai in it, and it tasted incredibly delicious.

Xiao Wei handed out beer to everyone, saying, "It's a pity the brewery hasn't started production yet; we won't be able to drink it until the end of the year."

Lai Zi said, "Who knows if what you're making is even good? Let's have Snow Beer first."

(End of this chapter)