The prosperous era of courtyard houses

Chapter 114, Jia’s family buys a sewing machine

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

Back in the house, Jia Dongxu was depressed. As soon as he took off his shoes, he went directly to the kang without saying a word for a long time.

Judging from the discussion in the courtyard, it will probably be spread for a few days, so this time it is considered a big loss.

Seeing her son's unhappy look, Mrs. Jia Zhang immediately comforted her and said, "Dongxu, it's not a big deal. As you know, the people in the courtyard are all talkative women. After they talk about it for two days, they will lose their novelty. I won’t remember it, so don’t take it to heart.”

"You put it lightly. They might be laughing at me now."

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

Seeing her son like this, Mrs. Jia Zhang felt sad and couldn't help but sigh.

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, an idea flashed in Jia Zhang's mind, and she thought of something. She patted Jia Dongxu and said, "Dongxu, what do you think of our family buying a sewing machine? Once we buy the sewing machine, all the talkative women will shut up." Now, who dares to laugh at our family?"

After hearing this, Jia Dongxu lifted the quilt on his head and asked, "Sewing machine? How can we get tickets 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 10,000 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"

After hearing this, Jia Dongxu thought about it carefully, and the more he thought about it, the more feasible it became.

"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 of "Three Turns and One Ring" in the entire courtyard, no other house had one.

The industrial volume has not yet been released, so it is 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 does a sewing machine cost? Is it expensive?" Qin Huairu asked.

Jia Dongxu smiled and said proudly: "It's not expensive, only more than a hundred yuan. Our family has saved several hundred yuan, which is enough. Besides, I am a third-level worker now, and I can earn 42 yuan a month. How much can I save?" The moon is back, it’s nothing.”

Mrs. Jia Zhang nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, when you buy 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 twenty or thirty yuan on the black market. Counting the money and tickets that the old man fished out in the morning, it is almost more than sixty yuan.

There is no way, who made Jia Dongxu his apprentice? He will be responsible for the future pension. After investing so much over the years, the sunk cost is too high. He doesn't want to alienate his relationship with his apprentice just because of a ticket. , I simply don’t need it, so just give it to me.

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 family came back carrying a sewing machine.

As soon as we entered the front yard, we saw the third uncle who was watering vegetables.

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

"Yes, third uncle, I just bought a sewing machine, Feiren brand, hahaha." Jia Dongxu said with a cheerful smile.

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

"It's not expensive, only one hundred and forty 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.

The people are still very interested in the three-turn and one-ring sound. There are already bicycles in the courtyard, but this is the first time that there are sewing machines in the courtyard.

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

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 too much, you can earn ten or eight yuan a month. If you are more diligent, you can get your money back in less than two years, which is quite cost-effective.

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

"This sewing machine is so beautiful. The body is jet black and shiny. Sister-in-law of the Jia family, with this sewing machine, it will be easy for you to sew and mend at home." The third aunt pulled Jia and Zhang diligently and complimented her.

"Haha, it's okay. Actually, there aren't many sewing jobs at home, so I only use them occasionally to save trouble."

Jia Zhang was so flattered by the compliments now that her vanity was greatly satisfied.

"It's okay to use it occasionally. Having this sewing machine 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 from several neighborhood aunts were thrown out one after another as if they were free of charge.

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.