My girlfriend is from 1949

"Wanwan~!"

Beside the screen wall, Lin Yuzhou's face was full of excitement.

Seeing his sister whom he hadn't seen for more than three years, he was so excited that his body trembled slightly.

He hurriedly jogged over and carefully examined her from top to bottom.

I was relieved to find out there were no problems.

Lin Wan's pretty face was also full of excitement: "Brother, sister-in-law, why are you back?"

After not seeing each other for three years, my eyes welled up with tears.

However, according to her mother, her older brother and sister-in-law are now managing the factory and are very busy every day.

Especially in recent months, the government has given the factory a lot of orders.

They were extremely busy, often working overtime.

I went to the factory early this morning, and if nothing unexpected happens, I won't be able to go home until dinner time.

Unexpectedly, he suddenly came back.

Lin Yuzhou said with a smile, "When I received Wang Ma's call saying you were back, your sister-in-law and I dropped what we were doing and rushed home immediately!"

He then smiled with relief and said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"

He doted on this younger sister.

His younger sister used to get into trouble in the alley, and he, as her older brother, was always the one to clean up her messes.

A few years ago, my younger sister left without saying goodbye, which worried our family a lot.

Although I wanted to go to Shanghai to take a look, there was too much work at the factory, and I also had to take care of my child after returning home, so I really couldn't leave.

Operating a factory these days is no easy task, whether it's procuring raw materials or contacting buyers.

The procurement of raw materials, in particular, consumed a great deal of energy.

Even if I wanted to go to Shanghai to see my sister, I simply couldn't find the time.

I was originally thinking that now that the whole country has been liberated.

I'll make time to go to Shanghai in a few months and try to bring my sister back to Beiping.

Even if things don't go well, the whole family should still have a reunion for the New Year.

Unexpectedly, my sister came back on her own before the end of the year.

How could I not be excited?

Liu Wen smiled and stepped forward, saying, "Wanwan, it's so good that you're back. Your brother has been talking about going to Shanghai to pick you up and bring you home."

Lin Wan greeted her with a smile, "Sister-in-law, I..."

Just as they were about to exchange a few words, Xiao Zhi grabbed Liu Wen's leg.

He excitedly waved his toy gun and boasted, "Mom, look! This is a gift from my aunt!"

After saying that, he pulled the trigger, and a series of gunshots rang out, with colorful lights flashing in all directions.

Lin Yuzhou raised an eyebrow when he saw the toy in his son's hand.

As a rich kid from a wealthy family, what new gadgets haven't I tried?

Back when I was young, I used to fight crickets with those washed-up princes.

As the young master, he naturally has no shortage of money.

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She is never stingy when it comes to buying toys for her son.

My house is overflowing with all sorts of imported toys.

He even asked a friend to bring back toys from abroad.

But I've never seen a toy so exquisitely crafted that it can even flash lights.

Although engineers had already figured out how to add light bulbs to toys as early as 1931.

However, it wasn't until after 1950, when circuit boards became widespread, that the first toy guns that emitted light began to be produced.

Moreover, the toy guns at that time were made of sheet metal that could be weighed.

Most importantly, it cannot produce any special gunshot sounds.

That's why I was immediately drawn to this uniquely shaped and exquisitely crafted toy gun.

Lin Wan smiled and took out a large box of beautifully packaged domestic skincare products from her travel bag.

Smiling, she handed it over: "Sister-in-law, this is a gift I brought for you."

Liu Wen looked at the exquisitely packaged and exceptionally expensive skincare products, her face showing surprise and hesitation.

Women love beauty, and Liu Wen is no exception.

The skincare and cosmetic products in my home are all from the most expensive brands.

The money spent on cosmetics and skincare each year is enough for an average family to live comfortably for a year.

So how could I resist seeing such exquisite skincare products?

She hurriedly accepted it with both hands, saying, "Thank you, Wanwan."

A pair of eyes were fixed on the skincare products, peering through the plastic to examine the exquisite bottle inside.

My eyes never left the screen from beginning to end.

Lin Wan said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, try it first. If you like it, I'll mail it to you later."

This domestically produced skincare product has beautiful packaging and works very well.

Because domestic production requires much lower costs, unlike imports which are subject to higher taxes, the prices are relatively affordable.

The set she gave away cost 2988 yuan in the mall.

Even ordinary white-collar workers will use it if they are a little frugal.

After all, a set of skincare products can last for three months.

It has a long usage cycle and doesn't need to be purchased every month.

Besides, Lin Wan was using her own salary, so she had every right to do so.

Given her role and rank, even in a modern state-owned enterprise, her annual salary plus benefits would be less than 500,000 yuan.

Being separated from one's parents and unable to fulfill filial duties, one feels indebted to their family and naturally wants to buy them nicer things.

Consider it a thank you payment from my sister-in-law for taking care of my parents.

Lin Yuzhou looked at the exquisite skincare products, the toy gun in his son's hand, and the cigarettes and alcohol on the table.

With an expectant look, she asked, "Wanwan, what good stuff did you bring for your brother?"

Lin Wan blinked her big eyes, a look of surprise on her pretty face.

"Oh dear, I forgot to buy you a present!"

His eyes widened, as if he had just remembered.

He looked quite annoyed, as if he had really forgotten.

Lin Yuzhou opened his mouth wide, completely speechless.

I just saw that my wife and kids have all the good stuff, and I'm really looking forward to it.

As a result, I forgot about myself.

He shook his head in disappointment and sighed, "I've wasted all these years of pampering you."

"Sigh~!"

He was shaking his head, looking genuinely disappointed.

Lin Wan smiled, revealing her pearly white teeth, and said, "Just kidding. How could I have forgotten you?"

After saying that, he took out a black packaging bag from his travel bag.

Then take out a camera.

Everything from the casing to the parts is available.

"This is a special gift I bought for you, a Leica M3 camera, a limited edition of the latest model!"

After saying that, she proudly waved the camera in her hand, her pretty face full of pride.

This camera was bought from an auction platform.

I originally wanted to buy a color camera from the 80s, but after careful consideration, I felt it was too advanced for my age, so I gave up on that idea.

This Leica M3 camera was not officially released until 1954.

This was five years earlier than 1949.

It's true that it's the latest model.

The Leica M3, launched in 1954, was the first M-series rangefinder film camera and is considered the pinnacle of rangefinder cameras, establishing the foundation for the modern M-mount system.

It features a 0.91x high-magnification viewfinder and built-in 50mm, 90mm, and 135mm automatic parallax compensation frame lines.

It boasts a bright viewfinder, extremely high focusing accuracy, and the highest magnification among all M cameras.

The innovative insert-type M-mount replaces the traditional screw-in L-mount, making lens changes faster and also introducing a film advance wrench.

This camera remained popular for many years afterward.

A total of 22 units were produced.

However, due to the long time span, even though there were many pieces in circulation, their quality was not very good.

This particular one was purchased specifically for collection purposes.

Then, when it was passed down to the seller, it was sold online.

It's in excellent condition, rated 9 out of 10, and looks almost brand new.

Chen Huai'an spent a lot of money to buy it.

Then he brought it back decades ago and gave it to his brother-in-law as a gift.

I used to buy antiques from decades ago just for collection purposes.

This is the first time that outdated things, apart from machinery and equipment, have been given away as advanced technology to others.

Lin Yuzhou took the camera and skillfully began to operate it.

His movements were skillful; he was clearly an expert.

It was precisely because of his love for cameras that his younger sister also developed a love for photography and became a journalist.

Lin Yuzhou squinted one eye as he observed the camera.

I also changed to film and took a few pictures.

The film rolls themselves are all universal, and I have quite a few stored at home.

Although it hasn't been developed yet, the feeling of shooting with it is completely different from any other camera I've ever used!

"This camera is amazing!"

Lin Yuzhou smiled broadly, very satisfied with the gift.

He praised her while unexpectedly snapping a photo, clearly in a good mood.

Seeing her brother's happy expression, Lin Wan also smiled knowingly.

Bringing gifts back specifically is just a way of hoping that your family will like them and be happy, right?

At the same time, he thought to himself: He loves a camera made in 1954 so much, if he were given a digital camera, he would probably be so excited that he wouldn't be able to sleep for days!

Of course, this thought only stayed in my mind.

It's not a big deal if the country masters those advanced technologies.

If it's discovered by an individual, then it's more of a curse than a blessing.

Especially if discovered by spies, they might even lose their lives.

That's why I brought a camera that will be released in a few years.

Even if someone sees it, they won't think it's strange.

At most, you can say that it's a new model that was just launched abroad.

However, with digital cameras, you can tell they're different just by looking at them.

That's definitely cutting-edge technology!

Even if the Americans were to study it, it would be very difficult to mass-produce it for at least 30 to 50 years.

An industrial system is not built overnight.

The way the United States views modern technology today is similar to how the late Qing Dynasty viewed America's advanced technology.

Even if we import the machinery, we still don't have the ability to produce it independently.

Even in the modern world, our science and technology are already advanced enough.

But do we really need to import lithography machines and many other advanced technologies?

You bought the item, didn't you do any research beforehand?

Even after conducting research, it's still not possible to produce it independently.

Even if Americans create something for the future world, they won't be able to replicate it in the short term.

Of course, research into reverse engineering techniques can be very enlightening and can shorten the original process.

Chen Huai'an was being cautious to prevent the United States from taking unnecessary detours and reducing research and development time.

However, it seems that these concerns are unnecessary.

Because in recent decades, American technology has almost stagnated.

The tech tree seems to have stopped growing, which is really strange.

The family was reunited, and the atmosphere was very happy and harmonious.

Before we knew it, it was noon.

"Master, Madam, dinner is ready."

Wang Ma, wearing an apron, called everyone to eat.

Now it's a new era, and we have an equal employment relationship.

However, having worked for the Lin family for decades, I've gotten used to being addressed that way.

Although oppression is now prohibited, the government will not interfere with the choice of terms used by either party.

With the books delivered in modern times, the new China of today is completely different from that of the past.

In terms of style, it has already leaned towards the modern world.

However, there will certainly be more measures in place to prevent problems in future generations.

"Let's eat!"

The family sat around the table, their faces full of smiles.

The table was laden with a variety of dishes, along with Wuliangye liquor and cola.

Wang Ma worked quickly and brought out another dish of braised fish.

Next, a plate of cold dishes covered in chili oil was served.

"Mmm~ It smells so good~!"

Lin Yuzhou smelled the rich aroma and couldn't help but ask:

"Aunt Wang, is this a lightly seasoned pig's ear salad? Why is the color so vibrant, completely different from your previous versions, and it tastes much better too?"

He then picked up a piece, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly.

Instantly, a spicy and rich aroma melted in my mouth.

Although he was a man of many tastes, this was the first time he had ever tasted such delicious stir-fried pig's ears.

I couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "It smells amazing, so delicious!"

Aunt Wang explained with a smile, "I didn't make this; the second young lady brought it back."

This plate of braised pig ears was purchased in the modern world.

Chen Huai'an was worried that Lin Wan would want to eat the food here after she went back.

I bought ten pig ears from the cold dish stall, had them prepared as a cold dish, and then vacuum-packed them.

It can be stored for 7-14 days in an unopened state.

Besides pig ears, there are also pickled pepper chicken feet and lemon-flavored spicy and sour chicken feet.

These were things people worried about when they were bored during the Republic of China era, since there was no television or internet at night.

When Lin Wan returned, she took these things out and shared them with her family.

If your family likes it, then give them the rest.

After tasting it, everyone really liked the spicy and numbing flavor.

The eldest sister-in-law has a particular fondness for lemon chicken feet.

Although the Lin family was a wealthy family, they had no shortage of money to run a factory.

Of course, I've eaten all sorts of delicacies.

However, resources were scarce during the Republic of China era, and seasonings were far less abundant than they are today.

That's why a cold dish of pig's ears really whetted everyone's appetite.

Lin Moqing ate a piece of spicy pig's ear and drank a sip of Wuliangye liquor, his face beaming with delight.

I don't know if it's because my daughter bought it, but this wine tastes especially good!

Lin Wan ate her food in small bites while learning about her family's situation.

He asked, "Brother, how's the factory at home doing? Are there any difficulties?"

As someone who has lived in the modern era, it is inevitable to learn about history.

Especially knowing how difficult things will be for families like hers.

So even when I'm in Shanghai, I'm always worried about what's happening at home.

Although Chen Huai'an had repeatedly reassured her that her status and position were different now, her family would definitely be alright.

But having not been home for several years, I still miss it dearly.

You can't feel at ease unless you ask in person and see for yourself.

She worried that her family would tell white lies to avoid making her worry, even if they encountered difficulties.

Now that I have the opportunity, I naturally want to ask clearly.

When Lin Yuzhou heard the inquiry about the factory, his expression immediately became more varied.

"Little sister, you have no idea how good the Party is to us! Guess how our factory is doing now?"