Chapter 169

Xu Wang nodded repeatedly, “Yes! It’s the sanitary napkin Hey? You know about it too?”

Xu Man nodded, not only did he know, he used to use it a lot in the past

This past had to be traced back to her previous life

In this life, she followed the local customs, and before she got married, she followed Zhu Meizhen and the others at home, using grass-ash menstrual belts

Xu Wen didn’t know how women in other places solved their menstrual problems in the 1970s, but in Wei Zhuang everyone used a menstrual belt

It was a cylindrical band of red cotton cloth, filled with clean grass-ash

When it was clean and wet, it was replaced with another one

These were the ancestors of sanitary napkins and diapers

Xu asked the beginning of the time simply can not accept, the saying is from luxury into thrift difficult

She a post-modern used to use high-end sanitary napkins, suddenly restored so primitive, do not resist is called heart big

Just resistance is useless

Poor, is the original sin

A belly full of learning to cover up, a belly full of business experience also have to be digested alone

She’s not a great man, she doesn’t have the courage to fight against the times

Anyway, let her in order to make money to do business, and then be caught to parade to sentence, she can not do

Since she couldn’t do it, she had to resign herself to the status quo

Even menstrual belts were acceptable, so was wiping her ass with a wooden stick

Until after the wedding

At the beginning of her marriage, Xu Wen was considered a full-time baby mama, and was supported by Lu Yuanzheng

The money he gave her was sufficient, so much so that she could afford to buy luxury toilet paper for daily use

The toilet paper supplied by the commune was a bit like the brown paper sold in post-modern times as virgin fabric paper But it was much less pliable

It was a little softer than the workbooks she used in school, and if you looked closely, you could still find little strips of wheat straw on it, which was very original indeed

Despite this, it was a particularly extravagant use for the whole commune

For a single period, she used several rolls of toilet paper, each time pulling a large ball and folding it into a long diamond shape

On Rainbow Island, living conditions were a step up If she goes to Pengcheng, she goes to search for some foreign brands of toilet paper

Not to pander to foreigners, other people’s paper is soft

Now Xiao Xiachu wipes her ass with this

Xu Wang tsked repeatedly, “You say all were born of the same mother, why is your brain better than all of us?!”

Sang Xiaoqing frowned and objected, “That would be quite expensive, right? Will anyone buy it? Anyway, I know that if a supply house gets white toilet paper, it won’t sell more than a few rolls a year”

Xu Wen automatically skipped over Xu Wang’s sentiment that made her feel weak and replied to Sang Xiaoqing, “There will be people who will buy it! You see, the government is already encouraging fewer children now The banners on the streets have all become one couple having only one child If this is true, there will be only one baby in the family, so how can we afford to buy diapers?”

The relevant policies started to be proposed last year, and the family planning related policies should be implemented next year

“Anyway, you’ve always been the one with the best ideas If you say it works then it will definitely work!” Sang Xiaoqing didn’t object too much, “Do you have enough money to open a factory? Your brother and I still have some”

Xu Wang was also busy saying, “I have some too!”

Xu Wen shook his head, “I’m very grateful for the good intentions of the two sisters! However, to say something you don’t like to hear, your small amount of money is just a drop in the bucket when it comes to opening a factory It’s just not enough to stuff your teeth I want to get a loan!”

Sang Xiaoqing hurriedly covered Xu Wen’s mouth, “You can keep your voice down! If our father hears you, you won’t be able to have a good year!”

Xu family is also generation here, the family is not lazy, a large part of the reason is because of the loan

When Xu asked his grandfather had a very serious illness, and emptied out the family’s wealth is not enough

But also can not watch people breathe their last, Xu Qiushi on the loan Although he felt that the interest rate was a bit high, but at least he could live

As a result, the old man did not come back, owed a butt of interest loan sharks

Because of this, the Xu family is now dead poor, and would rather a family of eight or nine people crowded on a bed refused to go to the loan

Borrowing money is only for the individual

Xu Man took away her hand and regained his freedom to speak, “It’s not that exaggerated! I know our father has been fooled before But I’m borrowing public money, so I won’t get screwed However, please don’t tell Dad until it’s done I’ll tell him when it’s done”

Xu Wang and Xiao Qing were no longer the wuxia men of yesteryear, and nodded their heads painfully

After chatting a few more times, Xu Wang went home with Xie Dechun for the New Year’s dinner

The Xu family soon opened the table

A large and small table of eight, still very lively

Zhu Meizhen sighed, “It’s still a bit cold with Xiao Zheng missing”

Xu Wen rolled his eyes, “Mother, it’s not me who’s talking about you I’m your own son! Aren’t you being a little too nice to Lu Yuanzheng?”

Xu Wen tugged at the corner of her lips and smiled lightly, not letting the Xu family see her loss

Since the two of them had known each other up until now, it seemed to be the first time they had spent the New Year apart

Having mentally prepared for the separation long ago, Xu Wen had been fairly comfortable since she had traveled north alone

After the first four days in the past, he didn’t feel like he wanted to go on a road expedition as much as he did the first time he was separated

As a result, the more they reached the end of the year, the more they couldn’t carry on

He was the only one missing from the family reunion

Now that Zhu Meizhen mentioned Lu Yuanzheng, Xu Wen’s nose was a bit sour

I don’t know if he has left Rainbow Island yet

I don’t know how long he’s been at sea, whether he’s been happy and safe!

With Xu Wen interrupting, Zhu Meizhen didn’t mention Lu Yuanzheng again

Mainly, she didn’t have the time to mention it either

In previous years, at this time of the year, it was all about family reunions in their own homes, and the Xu family was no exception

This year was different

This neighbor’s family brought a bowl of chicken, that neighbor’s family brought a plate of meat

In the course of one meal, all the dishes that the family had originally made themselves were replaced

Zhu Meizhen called blood loss

But, the human relations is about you and me, lose a little earn a little is the intention

Xu Wen also did not expect their own twenty-something years of age, can still eat a “hundred rice”

Xu Qiusi appetite is not good, put down the chopsticks to Xu asked: “We all know that we go south on the sixth day of the month In the next few days, the family will definitely come to all kinds of people Are you sure you really won’t bring anyone?”

Xu Man shook his head, “I definitely have to bring them However, I only want to bring smart and capable people I definitely don’t want to bring those who are sneaky”

Xu Qiushi opened and closed his mouth, and finally said, “There are times when you can’t just do whatever you want!”

Xu asked, “She recruits the workers, who else is to say if she doesn’t pick them?

He wanted to ask again, but Xu Qiushi did not intend to say anything else

This question, Xu asked on the first day of the year 81 years have an answer

In Weizhuang Commune, there is a custom during New Year’s Eve called the string of seats

Meaning that in addition to the normal visit to friends and relatives to pay tribute to the New Year, there are a number of such as hair small ah brothers ah and so on will be spontaneous group seat

Today’s Zhang family, tomorrow’s Li Si family, people are still the same few people, is to change the family to eat

This kind of custom is mostly for men, girls will rarely participate, about because after the marriage will not see

In previous years, Zhu Meizhen only had to entertain Xu Wen’s gang of youngsters who grew up together with bare bottoms

On the afternoon of the first day, the family suddenly had an unexpected visitor

The leader of the Xu family all recognize, is the captain of their production brigade, Wang Dajun

The remaining two were a bit strange to look at

The two remaining ones were a bit familiar, but only to Xu Wen

Obviously, Zhu Meizhen and Xu Qiushi knew each other

Xu Qiushi hurriedly greeted them

Xu Man asked Sang Xiaoqing in bewilderment, “Who are these two? Why are our parents so enthusiastic?”

Sang Xiaoqing gave her an odd look, as if Xu Man had made a big mistake by not recognizing them

“One is the first captain of our production team, and the other is the captain of Sister Wang’s production team” After Sang Xiaoqing finished her answer, she added quietly, “I married Xu Wen our first captain is the head of the maternal family”

As a matter of fact, when Xu Wen got married, Xie Dechun and their captain was was is his father-in-law, and the Taoyuan brigade’s brigade captain was the most important guest amongst the daughters giving away their marriages

In other words, Xu Man should have met them all

Xu Man blinked, “I was young then, I don’t remember!”

Sang Xiaoqing accepted this, the Xu Man before the wedding was particularly short on words and unsociable, it was normal for him not to know anyone

“Strange! How did this person all come together in our house?” Sang Xiaoqing couldn’t think of a reason why they could come

Xu Wen, on the other hand, quickly guessed the individual’s intentions, “He’s advising our father to collect rags”

“Huh?” Sang Xiaoqing blinked, not understanding

Xu Wen didn’t say much

When guests arrived, Zhu Meizhen had to organize the cooking, so Xu Man had to bring Xiao Xiachu by himself

It was too cold outside, so despite Xiao Xiachu’s objections, Xu Man forcibly carried her, who was babbling and protesting, into the inner room and placed her on the bed

Although Xiachu is only six or seven months old, she is also a ghost, and knows that this Ma Ma is not easy to talk to, and when she says she won’t go, she really won’t go

She grunted a couple more times, saw that it was hopeless to resist, and honestly lay on the bed and nibbled on her feet

Xu Man, on the other hand, stretched his ears to listen to the movements outside

After the wine, the production leader of the Taoyuan brigade spoke first: “Old Xu! We’ve grown up together, so I won’t hide anything It’s a good thing that you’re taking the youngsters out to see the world and make some money I thank you on behalf of the entire production team of old people!”

Wang Dajun said and really stood up to give Xu Qiushi a bow

Xu Qiushi dared to take it, busy getting up to stop, “Older brother, you’re not breaking my life?”

Wang Dajun waved his hand, “What you do is a great thing I’m not afraid”

Xu Qiu Shi knows that this battle can not be opposed by themselves, early according to Xu Man taught to push on her: “This credit is my son-in-law with his daughter tossed I want to have this ability to run out early, which can still be in the ground to dig food?”

Wang Dajun hesitated for a moment and exchanged glances with the captains of the other two production teams

While others were not sure, Wang Dajun knew that Xu Qiushi was telling the truth

It was also a fact that Xu Qiushi was a good person, but good people often didn’t have much ability

So I’m afraid that this is really Xu Man or Xu Man that man to open up

Thinking about it, he was a bit unable to open his mouth

When it was Xu Wang’s father-in-law’s turn, Xie Guochang spoke up, “In-laws We are not outsiders You know I’m a straight shooter and can’t hide my words Whether this is your idea or ask’s, we can’t do things this way, can we? Every day we shout about common prosperity! We’re all in the same boat! You can’t just pick off all the hardworking people in the production team If only the old and the sick are left, what will the rest of us eat and drink?”

The captain of Sang Xiaoqing’s production team was the most unfamiliar with Xu Qiushi, and was too embarrassed to speak up, only nodding his head in agreement, saying “Yes, yes!”

Seeing Xie Guochang open his mouth, Wang Dajun could only beat around the bush: “Old Xu, I know what you’re worried about! Who doesn’t have a two-ball eight-ball prick in their production team? Because of this, you have to take them out Called that one of the raw melon egg know what is called people outside the people, outside the sky, in order to stop some, is not it?”

Individuals said one thing to each other and froze, not giving Xu Qiushi a chance to object

He was anxious, but couldn’t say anything to refute, and subconsciously looked toward the inner room

Xu Wen handed Xiao Xiachu to Sang Xiaoqing, opened the door himself, and greeted him with a smile, “Uncles, don’t make things difficult for my father! You all know that he is honest I’m the one who wants to bring people to the island, and I’m also the one who decides who to use and who not to use!

I understand what you’re saying To be frank, we all mean the same thing I want to take the hard-working people from the production team, and you want them to stay You have your reasons, I have mine I have my own reasons We’re all on the same page here Why don’t we vote on the principle of openness and fairness?

Let’s see if the industrious ones are willing to follow me, or if the scoundrels are willing to follow me!”

The rascals were undoubtedly only a minority, and compared to farming, everyone was definitely more willing to follow Xu Man to make money

If they voted, they would have to lose

The captains shook their heads unanimously, all disagreeing with the vote

After a period of time, the atmosphere was getting more and more stagnant, so the captains crossed their hearts and threatened Xu Man: “Then you won’t bring any of them with you! Or else I won’t write you a letter of introduction”

Xu Man pursed his lips, a flash of unhappiness in his eyes

Nowadays, traveling in this era is still not very free, and when you go out, you still have to have a letter of introduction from the brigade after you have the necessary proof of identity

Train rides and accommodations all have to be

Xu Wen was indeed exasperated for a split second, then smiled: ”Since all the uncles are so sincere, then there is no need for us to talk anymore You guys go ahead and stop it Anyway, our family’s account can be moved at any time If I really can’t, I can have my man’s unit send an official letter over to ask for them

The whole country is embracing the military and supporting their families, so I’m sure your uncles don’t have so little awareness”

The captain showed all his cards, not realizing that Xu Man wouldn’t eat this at all For a while, he was at a loss

Moreover, when the words came to this point, there was no room for détente, and they were too embarrassed to eat the Xu family’s meal again, so they could only leave resentfully

Xie Guochang said indignantly, “The Xu family doesn’t know how to raise their daughters! They are more arrogant and domineering than the others! They don’t respect the old and love the young at all!”

Wang Dajun glanced at him coolly, “That’s what you did when the matchmaker married her back!”

Xie Guochang: “”

After a moment of speechlessness, Wang Dajun glared at him angrily, “Where do you come from? The people in your production team can be the best at enrolling! If she takes away all the young adults, I’ll see how you can fulfill your production tasks next year”

Wang Dajun let out a long sigh, “Let’s talk about next year! Anyway, their family, this time, came back and gave enough ration money! The point is that they didn’t receive rations at all This way our team can still draw some food to help the poor I’m much better off than you!

Besides, I’ve watched Xu Man grow up She’s a softie, but not a hardie I’d say you shouldn’t have threatened her so early!”

“Don’t be a horse’s ass!” Xie Guochang also had a bellyful of anger, “Why didn’t you stop it earlier? Besides, didn’t you nod your head in agreement just now?”

“Both of you said you won’t give them a letter of introduction, can I still be left alone if we all come together?”

Sang Xiaoqing brigade captain, is the most helpless one, bitter face said: “Two old brothers, now being a army, you say how to do can be good?”

“It’s not like we’ve lost yet!” Xie Guochang grunted twice, “At least I’m in-laws with their Xu family I’ll go back and persuade my daughter-in-law to string her along!”

Wang Dajun pointed at the captain of Sang Xiaoqing’s mother’s production team, “In my opinion, it’s better for you to persuade your daughter-in-law than for him to persuade the Sang family Xu Wang and Xu Man are sisters, wearing the same pants But Sang Xiaoqing is Xu Man’s sister-in-law, if she opens her mouth, Xu Man will definitely give face”

“What about you?”

Wang Dajun shrugged, “I don’t have to do anything”

Even though Xu Man said to move the household to leave, Xu Qiushi and Zhu Meizhen would not leave

They were old enough to talk about returning to their roots

Young people were like young swallows just learning to fly, fluttering their little wings to fly out

But older swallows prefer to fly home

Still, Xu Man wasn’t a heartless person, she wouldn’t leave the production team with an old, sick and disabled team

Besides, a production brigade will have to go out with her to make money, so he doesn’t believe that Xu Man can use so many people!