The Fiery Era of Siheyuan

Chapter 114, The Jia Family Buys a Sewing Machine

The west wing of the middle courtyard, Jia's family.

Back in the house, Jia Dongxu was depressed, took off his shoes, went straight to the kang, and didn't say a word for a long time.

Seeing the turmoil in the courtyard, it must be spread for a few days, this time it is considered a big embarrassment.

Seeing his son's sullen look, Mrs. Jia Zhang immediately comforted him and said, "Dong Xu, it's not a big deal. You know that the people in the yard are all gossips. After talking about it for two days, the novelty will be gone. I don’t remember it, so don’t worry about it.”

"You said it lightly. Now they may not know how to laugh at me."

The more Jia Dongxu thought about it, the more sad he became, so he simply put the quilt over his head, pretending to be an ostrich.

Seeing her son like this, Jia Zhang was also sad, and couldn't help sighing.

Qin Huairu didn't know what to say, so he had to get up silently and go cook. After struggling all morning, the whole family was hungry.

Suddenly, a flash of light flashed in Jia Zhang's mind, and he thought of something, so he patted Jia Dongxu and said, "Dongxu, what do you think about our family going to buy a sewing machine? Once the sewing machine is bought, all gossips will shut up." Who dares to laugh at our family?"

After hearing this, Jia Dongxu lifted the quilt from his head and asked, "Sewing machine? How can we have a ticket at home?"

Jia Zhang reminded with a smile: "When your master Yi Zhonghai passed the eighth-level worker exam, didn't the factory reward him with a sewing ticket? The two of them don't need it, so they can just go and come over."

There are less than five eighth-level workers in the steel rolling mill with more than 1 employees. When Yi Zhonghai passed the eighth-level worker exam, the factory showed their attention and encouragement and specially rewarded her with a sewing ticket. At that time, she I've been thinking about it, but I don't have a suitable reason and it's hard to ask. Isn't this a good opportunity now?

"This"

Hearing this, Jia Dongxu made careful calculations, and the more he thought about it, the more feasible he felt.

"Okay, after dinner I'll go talk to my master. They don't need it anyway. I'll just honor him properly from now on."

Jia Zhang smiled and said: "Yes, when I buy the sewing machine, I will see who dares to talk too much. I will envy them!"

"Yes, I have wanted to buy it for a long time. When I buy it back, who else in this courtyard can compare with us except Li Weiguo?" Jia Dongxu became more and more excited as he thought about it, and he made up his mind immediately.

Except for Li Weiguo who had prepared the three major items in the "Three Turns and One Ring" in the whole yard, the other houses did not have any of them.

The industrial volume has not been released yet, so it is very difficult for ordinary people to obtain these rare tickets. Even the third uncle who was the first to buy bicycles and radios in the original drama did not buy them until the industrial volume was released in 61.

Now, except for the eldest brother Yi Zhonghai, who got a sewing ticket by chance, no one else has ever heard of anyone getting a three-turn-one-ring ticket.

Qin Huairu on the side was also very happy when he heard that his man wanted to buy a sewing machine. He turned three times and beeped. What a famous name.

Originally, when she married into the city, she was one of the best married women in the country. If she bought a sewing machine, how many people would be envied.

"How much is a sewing machine? Is it expensive?" Qin Huairu asked.

Jia Dongxu smiled and said proudly: "It's not expensive, only more than 100 yuan. Our family has saved several hundred yuan, which is enough. Besides, I am a third-level worker now, 42 yuan a month, and it only takes a few months to save." It’s nothing if you come back.”

Mrs. Jia Zhang nodded and agreed: "Yes, yes, yes, after buying a sewing machine, who wouldn't envy our family, hahaha."

The Jia family is also considered to be vigorous and resolute. After lunch, they immediately found the first master.

As soon as Jia Dongxu explained the matter, the uncle thought about it for a while and then agreed.

A sewing ticket is worth at least 30 yuan on the black market. Counting the money and tickets that the uncle salvaged in the morning, it is almost more than 60 yuan.

There is no way, who made Jia Dongxu his apprentice, and the matter of retirement will be pointed at him in the future. Over the years, with so much investment, the sunk cost is too high, and he doesn't want to alienate his relationship with his apprentice just because of a ticket , I simply don’t need it myself, just give it if I give it.

As soon as Jia Dongxu got the sewing ticket, he immediately went straight to the department store with his wife, son, and daughter.

Not long after, the whole family came back with a sewing machine on their shoulders.

As soon as he entered the front yard, the third uncle who was pouring vegetables saw him.

"Hey, Dongxu, is this a sewing machine?"

"Yeah, Third Master, I just bought a sewing machine, the trapeze brand, hehehe." Jia Dongxu smiled cheerfully.

"Oh, this is a big item. How much did it cost?"

"It's not expensive, only 140 yuan."

"Hey, you are so brave." The third uncle complimented politely.

Soon, the news that Jia Dongxu had brought back a sewing machine spread throughout the courtyard, and all the men, women, and children in the courtyard ran out to watch the fun.

Three turns and one sound, the common people are still very interested. There is already a bicycle in the yard, and it is the first time that there is a sewing machine in the yard.

Jia Dongxu carried the sewing machine to the door of his house, and did not move it back, just let everyone around to watch.

The name "Three Turns and One Ring" is still very attractive, and the sewing machine is the only item among the four major items that can directly create economic value. It is more popular with the people than bicycles, watches and radios.

Three years of new life, three years of old life, and another three years of sewing and mending. With such a sewing machine, it can not only be used for sewing and mending at home, but also can be used for sewing and mending work outside.

Not to mention much, you can earn ten or eight yuan a month. If you work harder, you can get back your capital in less than two years, which is quite a bargain.

Bicycles, watches and radios are purely consumer goods, and their importance in the hearts of ordinary people is lower.

"This sewing machine is really beautiful. The fuselage is black and bright. Sister-in-law Jia, with this sewing machine, it will be easy for you to sew and mend at home." The third mother complimented Jia Zhang graciously.

"Hehe, it's okay. In fact, there are not many mending jobs at home, so I only use it occasionally to save trouble."

At this moment, Jia Zhang was so flattered that he was already floating, and his vanity was greatly satisfied.

"It's good to use it occasionally. With this sewing machine, it will be convenient in the future."

"Yes, Dongxu is still promising. He is a third-level worker at a young age, and now he has bought a sewing machine."

"Isn't that right? If you can be promoted to level three at Dongxu's age, you will have a bright future in the future. Besides, Dongxu's master is a great master. With his help, he might be promoted to level eight in a few years."

The compliments of several neighbors' aunts were thrown out as if they didn't want money.

But the Jia family's mother and son were so happy that the depression and decadence in the morning were instantly wiped away. No one was chirping or pointing behind them, so they finally felt proud and proud.

(End of this chapter)