My Siheyuan Shelter

Chapter 333 The Lost Five Years

Wang Xiujuan had just left.

Father Xu brought Manager Yuan over to visit Mama Xu, and Manager Yuan only found out about this today, so he came here to express condolences while he was off work.

However, the other party left after less than 10 minutes, leaving behind a box of donkey-hide gelatin, which is considered a very valuable gift.

Mama Xu turned on the tablet and continued watching the cartoon with the three brothers.

Xu Dong was chatting with his father.

"Dad, I just heard from Manager Yuan that you will be on a business trip next week. Where are you going?"

"Qiantang City, at the last annual meeting, I told you that we are going to introduce a few bread production lines there."

Originally, the father and son had discussed and planned to go to Qiantang for a business trip together, but unfortunately, Xu Dong had just become the section chief at that time, so he couldn't spare time for a while.

Then it was delayed by Xu Ma's matter, and it has been delayed until now.

But fortunately, the negotiations in the early stage have been going on all the time. This time in the past, it was mainly to sign the final agreement. If it is fast, they can come back the next day.

"Do you want me to accompany you there?"

Dad Xu shook his head: "Forget it, your mother can't do without people here, so I can go alone."

"How many days on business?"

"Two or three days at the earliest, no more than a week at the latest." Father Xu replied.

"How's the price negotiation going?"

Dad Xu nodded: "The price has been negotiated. There are five production lines in total, each of which is 5 million. The total is 1.25 million, including the cost of shipping and the transformation of the production line."

"Why did it exceed so much all of a sudden?"

Xu Dong frowned. If he remembered correctly, Dad mentioned last time that the estimated purchase price should be between 70 million and 90 million.

"Originally there were only three production lines, but two more were added later, but don't worry, the bank loan is already in place, and funding is not a problem." Dad Xu explained.

"Add two more?" Xu Dong wondered.

"This is what Mayor He means. He wants to speed up the promotion of baguettes. In my opinion, this year's ration supply should be very tight. Otherwise, he wouldn't be in such a hurry." Father Xu sighed.

Xu Dong rubbed his chin to recall.

From this year until 2028.

This period of time will be called "the lost five years" by many scholars in later generations. I don't know about other places. At least in Wanzhou, life will become more difficult every year.

"Since there is no shortage of funds, why don't you buy more?" Xu Dong asked curiously.

Dad Xu waved his hand: "No need, Mayor He has already entrusted an instrument factory in the city to design a production line for us, and it will be completed and put into production as soon as the middle of the year."

After all, baguettes are different from ordinary bread. There are differences in the production process. Even the production line purchased from Qiantang also needs a major renovation.

"Can it be put in the factory?"

"Put three in the old factory, and put the other two production lines in the new factory."

Xu Dong was taken aback: "When did you build the new factory?"

"The lease contract I just signed a few days ago is located at the Dayang Road Wholesale Market in the south. It used to be a wholesaler of agricultural products, but now we have rented all of them." Dad Xu said proudly.

"All rented out? How big is the total area?"

"Of course, they are all rented out. It will be our main production base in the future. The current construction area is 7 square meters. There is no need to worry about not having enough space within ten years."

Xu Dong had no words to express, he could only give a thumbs up. Father Xu, an ordinary retired worker, managed to get to where he is today. He really echoed the old saying:

Times make heroes!
He was very curious, where would Dad go in the end?
……

At seven o'clock in the evening, Yang Lina brought the two cocoa sisters over to deliver meals. Xu Dong wanted to be filial tonight, so he also had a lunch box.

"Nana, hurry up and take the children back, don't be hungry." Mother Xu waved her hand.

"Say goodbye to grandma!"

Coco was the first to speak: "Grandma, goodbye..."

"Grandma, I will come tomorrow." This is Dabao's voice.

"Da Bao, you guys have to go to school tomorrow, so don't come to the hospital, grandma will be home soon." Mama Xu coaxed.

"No, I'm coming." Dabao shook his head, pulled his father's arm and begged, "Dad, can you bring us here tomorrow?"

"Okay, Dad promises you."

Xu Dong immediately agreed that it is a good thing for children to have filial piety and should be encouraged.

Dad Xu added with a smile: "If Dad doesn't have time, Grandpa will bring you over."

"Grandpa is so kind." Erbao said happily.

"Okay, grandpa will take you home."

After the group left, Xu Dong and his mother began to eat. The food tonight was not bad. There were three dishes, two vegetarian and one meat, and the staple food was rice.

In addition, Mama Xu still has a glass of milk.

The mother and son chatted while eating.

"Third, where's the mother's car, have you driven it back?" Mama Xu asked.

Although there was a small accident this time, she was used to the scooter, especially when she was shopping for vegetables every day, she couldn't do without it.

She is not the kind of person who gives up eating because of choking.

Xu Dong's eyes widened: "Mom, do you still want to drive?"

"Why not? Mom, just be careful next time." Xu Ma said naturally.

"It's too late, I've already sold the car as scrap."

As the saying goes, it is a pig who does not make mistakes, but a stupid pig who does not correct his mistakes. Xu Dong thinks that he is still a normal person.

"What?" Mama Xu didn't even have time to eat, and said anxiously, "You child, why didn't you tell me?"

"The car was badly damaged, and the motor was deformed by the collision. It can't be repaired, and the motor needs to be replaced." Xu Dong deliberately exaggerated the extent of the damage.

"Then change the motor?"

"Mom, the manufacturer stopped production a long time ago, and the same type of motor is no longer available in the market. This car has been scrapped and is useless."

Mother Xu stared at her youngest son closely: "You didn't lie to Mom, did you?"

Xu Dong quickly shook his head.

"Then what should I do when I buy vegetables in the future? Why don't you help mom buy a bicycle, it's better than walking."

Xu Ma couldn't help but sighed, and suddenly felt that the food in the bowl was not fragrant.

In fact, you can also take the bus.

But it is too crowded, and it is crowded at all times of the day. After all, there are tens of millions of people in the urban area, and less than [-]% of them have private cars.

"Mom, we often have sandstorms here, riding a bike is better than walking!"

"Is there no other way?"

"It's simple. I get up early every day, and then I will personally pick you up to go grocery shopping. Anyway, it's close to home, half an hour back and forth is enough."

"Too much trouble!"

The main reason is that it is not easy to park near the grain store. How convenient is the scooter for the elderly, you can park anywhere.

"Mom, how about this, I'll always buy you a second-hand car and hire a full-time driver..."

Mama Xu quickly interrupted: "Mom is just shopping for vegetables, and what kind of driver do you hire? It's funny to see. I think you are burning too much money!"

ps: Happy New Year's Day to everyone!Also, don’t forget the monthly pass, it’s a waste if it’s expired!

(End of this chapter)