Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 231 Chapter 230 Pushing the Mill

As we all know, Tang Zhitong hates washing dishes, but he still has to wash dishes after the laborers finish eating.

This is not work at home, everyone knows that, whether you like it or not, you have to grit your teeth and endure it.

Tang Zhitong only washed the dishes. The laborers took a short break after the meal and started working under the scorching sun.

Looking at the hard work of washing his face with sweat, Tang Zhitong thought of himself last year. If he hadn't had the opportunity, maybe he would be working hard in the sun to earn a living.

It's really not easy to make this dollar. Thinking of how he was stuck at noon last year, Tang Zhitong added some firewood to the stove and decided to go to Fangyuan to discuss something.

"Brother Yuan, I want to discuss something with you." Tang Zhitong has been roasting in front of the stove today and has sweated a lot. He washed his face before coming over and looked like he was fished out of the water.

"Is this what happened to you? Just watch and pay attention to your body." Fangyuan raised his head and glanced at Tang Zhitong, then handed over a cattail leaf fan.

"Brother Xie Yuan, I'm just hot." Tang Zhitong didn't explain about washing his face, but first said what he wanted to discuss: "Brother Yuan, it's too hot. I'm worried about heat stroke if I keep working like this. I'm thinking about what I can do. Can’t you buy some mung beans and make mung bean soup?”

"Mung beans..." Fangyuan frowned when he heard this. He knew that Tang Zhitong's concerns were justified. If something happened due to heat stroke, the escort department would not be able to explain it, but the budget was limited and the construction period could not be extended. However, mung beans were for use. Giving the laborers a share of the things purchased with food stamps means that the canteen has to be reduced a bit.

"That's what I think. The first batch of pumpkins is ready to eat. But if that doesn't work, let's just pick a melon twist from each vine, give an extra spoonful of vegetables to the comrades who buy food every day, and save a pound of mung beans a day. Picking one won't affect the future growth. After picking this time, we will divide the pumpkins again in August, and then we can plant another crop of cabbage." Tang Zhitong told the whole story about his plan and reported it to the leader. While raising questions, , it’s best to come up with a solution.

"I agree. You should go talk to Master Gao." After hearing what Tang Zhitong said, Fangyuan's brows widened and he happily agreed.

"Okay, I'll go right away." Tang Zhitong placed the cattail leaf fan on the table and tilted it.

Tang Zhitong and Gao Lide talked about the matter, and Gao Lide agreed happily. At this time, the tender pumpkin was delicious. A pound of food stamps cost less than three yuan on average for each colleague who bought food. A spoonful of pumpkin went down. It’s only two taels anyway, which is a good deal for colleagues who buy food.

"Thank you, Master Gao. Is there anything ready-made in our canteen?" Tang Zhitong asked Gao Lide, arching his hands.

"You're welcome, Master Tang. The canteen usually only buys staple food. I'll buy it for you tomorrow morning, okay?" Gao Lide didn't take the opportunity to show off, and remained low-key as usual, very cooperative with Tang Zhitong.

"Okay. I appreciate your kindness this time. If you have anything to do later, please speak to me." Gao Lide was able to deal with it, and Tang Zhitong was also very direct. It was true that I taught him a recipe before, but he had already expressed his kindness to me many times. I will do it later at the end of the year. When it comes to fish, you can give him a bigger share.

"You're welcome, you are half my teacher." Gao Lide made a rare joke. In the past, it was him who took the initiative, but this time it was Tang Zhitong who asked for the favor. It didn't matter whether he would need it in the future. At least he had a good face now. .

"I can't afford to be a teacher. I won't bother you anymore. I have to go back and look after the stove." How can half a teacher be a casual person? Gao Lide was humble, but Tang Zhitong couldn't take the stick seriously. Besides, he wasn't that thick-skinned. It was not like someone who thought of himself as half a teacher and kept shouting for fear that others wouldn't know how many English classes she had taken.

Two or three o'clock in the afternoon is the hottest time of the day.

After returning from the canteen, Tang Zhitong spent most of the time guarding the stove. The water in the pot on the stove never stopped running out. At the end of the day, more than ten buckets were burned.

With this water consumption, no wonder many units have the position of "boiler worker", and they also have to provide high temperature subsidies in summer, which is really unbearable for ordinary people.

Tang Zhitong took this job and got off work later than before. He had to wait for the masters to pack up and tidy up the stoves before he could leave. Judging from this trend, he couldn't count on resting on Sunday and would have to work overtime.

By the time Tang Zhitong got home, Wang Jingwen had already gone home and brought back the test papers compiled by the teacher. There were several copies of each subject, and they were the ones with answers. Tang Zhitong rummaged through it and found that the ten kilograms of dried fruits were not given in vain. They had arranged them very carefully.

"Yes, thank you. I will take the work to send it away tomorrow." Tang Zhitong put the test paper away and prepared to send it from the work tomorrow.

The Escort Department generally does not accept letters, but it provides its own mail truck to receive them. It has the function of a "train post office". Since everything is paid, it can be paid wherever you go. It can boost the performance of the Escort Department and save Tang Zhitong. Make a special trip to the post office.

"My mother soaked the corn dregs and said that we would grind for a while and spread pancakes tomorrow." Xiao Wang ignored Tang Zhitong's thanks and was instead interested in grinding, with a look of joy on his face.

"Do you want to push the mill, or are you interested in pancakes?" Tang Zhitong asked as he took off his clothes, put on his pants, and lay bare-chested on the mat.

"Everyone is interested." Xiao Wang handed Tang Zhitong a cattail leaf fan. There were many bicycles at home, but no decent household appliances. People with good family income already had electric fans at this time.

"Don't think about pushing the mill. Didn't we agree on it last time? Fengzhi pushes up the pole. I can look forward to the pancakes. I haven't eaten them in some days." Tang Zhitong said lazily, shaking the cattail leaf fan.

"How old is Fengzhi? Are you really going to let her push it all? You are willing, but our mother is not happy yet." Xiao Wang rolled his eyes at Tang Zhitong. He had a reason to beat his brother, but this cheating sister seemed to have no reason. .

"It's okay. I still have Fengzhen. I've already learned how to ride a bicycle. I need to change my mind tonight." Tang Zhitong had been tired for a day and simply didn't want to work.

"It's indispensable for you. There's a big basin full of it. Oh, by the way, get up quickly. I've got your clothes back. You can try them on." Wang Jingwen thought of this and directly pulled Tang Zhitong up from the bed. As expected, For those who have practiced, not only their thighs are strong, but their arms are also strong.

"Okay, pretty good." The last time Tang Zhitong wore new clothes was when he just joined the delivery service last year. There was a small mirror on the clothes rack at home, and he could see his upper body clearly even from a distance.

"Well, it looks flattering. Wear this to work tomorrow." Wang Jingwen was very satisfied with the clothes. Her man looked more energetic and handsome.

"It's better to say goodbye. I took a job today and will have to burn the stove for the next two weeks. I will probably have to work overtime on Sundays." Tang Zhitong briefly told Wang Jingwen about the things in the unit.

"Okay, don't heat yourself up."

Just as Wang Jingwen was giving instructions to Tang Zhitong, Fengzhen's voice came from outside: "Brother, sister-in-law, our mother has prepared the meal. It's time to eat."

"Okay, right away." Tang Zhitong was happy to see the change in his eldest sister. It was an improvement that he dared to call for help.

Tang Zhitong came back late today, and Chef Zhang Guifang came back. Tang Zhitong took off his shirt and put on a worn-out hurdle vest before going over to eat with Wang Jingwen.

"Euclidean, grindstone tonight." After dinner, Zhang Guifang asked Fengzhen to clear the table and directly ordered Tang Zhitong.

"Yes, push!" his mother said. Tang Zhitong didn't make any more excuses and just admitted it honestly.

(End of this chapter)