In 1978, because 90 groups of long-distance trains sent from Beijing to all parts of the country had completely eliminated coal-burning steam locomotives, all of them were replaced by diesel locomotives of "Dongfeng 2" and "Dongfanghong 2", and the average speed could be maintained at about 80 kilometers.

So if nothing else, the journey of more than 900 kilometers from Beijing to Bincheng can be reached in the morning and at night.

This is a huge improvement over last year's one-day journey, and a tangible benefit for all travelers.

It's just that even so, being in a hardseat car is not a comfortable thing.

The main reason was that the capacity of the railway line was not enough at that time, in order to solve this problem. It sells both seat and standing tickets. Then there are many people in the car.

Just look at the chaos in the carriage. In addition to those who have seats, there are also those who are standing, leaning, and squatting. There are those with large luggage, and there are those with children and sacks on their backs. It's crowded and very noisy.

And smoking was not allowed in the carriage at that time.

As a result, there are many people who swallow clouds and spitting fog, and the carriage is full of smoke. Coupled with the smell of feet, the smell of farts, and the peeing of pants with children, the smell is called a jump, and no one will inevitably be dizzy.

Thanks to the "sugar heart" sitting next to the window, it can feel better. But just like that, her pretty little face was a little green. Looking at her piece of "Omega" vigorously, I wish I could go to the dining car early to eat.

Of course, Hong Yanwu was distressed, so he had to find a way to solve the problem. So at eleven o'clock in the afternoon, he found a train conductor, handed him a cigarette, and wanted to ask if there was any vacant sleeper that he wanted to make up the difference in price.

It was also his luck to learn that in addition to five or six individual guests, a few Beijing cadres who would have a soft sleeper private room later would get off in Qinhuangdao. The only difficulty is that he does not have a letter of introduction at the "regimental level, department level". Not qualified to change shops.

How could Hong Yanwu let such a trivial matter be stumped? He quickly said that he didn't want a ticket, and that he could pay the full price of 80 yuan for four people, and he only hoped that the train conductor would have a convenient trip.

This also means that it has completely turned into a private transaction, and the money can be put into the conductor's own pocket.

In this way, the last joint is opened. The conductor happily ignored Hong Yanwu's status as ordinary people, and let them enjoy some "trespassing" special treatment.

And in addition to that, there is a side benefit. That is, under the care of the conductor, they were able to enter the dining car ten minutes early.

Not only was you exempted from the hardships of a hard-seat carriage in advance, but you didn't even have to queue up for lunch.

There is a misconception among people today that consumption levels were low a few decades ago. There are very few people who go to the dining car to eat, and it should be a very convenient, decent, and enjoyable thing.

But that's only half true.

In those days, people traveling by train and being able to have a serious meal in the dining car was indeed a decent and enjoyable thing. This is mainly due to the quality and craftsmanship of those old chefs back then.

But with few people, convenience may not be possible.

Because to tell the truth, it was a planned economy in those days, and in addition to providing services for leading cadres with relatively high living standards, the dining cars should also pay attention to "serving the people."

For example, the food provided by the food truck, in addition to five or six stir-fried vegetables, which are indeed sold at two or three times the high price outside, can also provide three cents of shredded pork noodles, four cents of finely powdered shredded pork noodles, and a five-cent guest rice set of one dish, one soup and one bowl of rice.

These affordable things are the mainstream of customer consumption. It's not that ordinary people can't afford to eat, but they are reluctant, and there are many people who grit their teeth and run to enjoy it in order to experience the special experience of dining in the dining car.

In addition, for the convenience of passengers who bring their own dry food, the dining car also has the service and obligation to cook cakes and steamed buns for passengers. This will naturally attract more regular tourists.

So the actual situation is that as soon as the meal arrives, the announcement is announced, and the dining car is still overcrowded with only one carriage, and if you are one step late, you have to squeeze in the aisle for an hour before you can take the turn.

Hong Yanwu and a few of them, this can be regarded as a fish today.

As the first batch of customers to enter, not only do you avoid the pain of queuing in a hurry, but you can also find a sunny window to sit down and order slowly and comfortably.

They asked for a piece of spicy chicken for two, white-edged meat for eight cents, pork for nine cents, and stewed pork ribs for six cents. and three bowls of second-class rice for one dime, and five bottles of "Ben Cheng Beer" for eight cents.

A total of eight dollars and eight cents, even drinking and chatting, eating beautifully.

After the meal, they didn't rush to leave, and went back to the hard-seat carriage, wouldn't it be stupid?

Slowly smoking a cigarette and drinking a pot of tea, Qinhuangdao Station arrived. The servants went back to get their things, and under the personal guidance of the conductor, they moved to the soft sleeper box with two boxes of souvenirs.

From this point on, it was completely comfortable.

The bunks here are so big and comfortable that you don't even have to fetch boiling water. They each lay on their bunks, talking with and without a pair, and gradually entered their dreams.

After waking up in the afternoon, I got up again and played cards for a while. At about six o'clock in the evening, the train arrived at Ben Thanh Railway Station.

However, they were comfortable, but because the train was half an hour late, the "general" and Yang Weifan, who came early, waited for a good time.

Therefore, when the crowd poured out and met each other at the exit of the station, Yang Weifan made a joke in his first sentence.

"You two are really good, you have discussed it with the train driver, and you will really come with some food. ”

As soon as the "general" saw Hong Yanwu, he even asked the teacher to ask for the guilt.

"Xiao Wu, you kid is too picky. We have been looking forward to it for several days, just waiting to see the telegram you replied, thinking that it is much more detailed than Yang Zi's words. Okay, when you receive the telegram, it's only four words! You are reluctant to spend your money, so why don't you keep it for your daughter-in-law?"

originally thought that he had completely occupied the high point of reasonableness, but he held back his stomach and complained, and the "general" had to talk down endlessly. But he didn't expect Hong Yanwu to answer at all, but he quietly let go of a big girl standing behind him.

Then he solemnly introduced them to him, saying that it was his own object. In addition, the girl was amazingly colorful, which made the "general" extremely embarrassed and regretted the last sentence.

"Hmm...... Well, hello. I...... My name is 'General', no, no, my name is Jiang Haichao, and my nickname is 'General'. I'm sorry, I love to talk nonsense, don't take it to heart......"

Yang Weifan was also a surprise, his surprised appearance was not much better than that of the general. stared at the round eyes, looked at "Sugar Heart", and then looked at Hong Yanwu, who also finished introducing himself with a bang.

On the contrary, it was the "sugar heart" who always felt embarrassed before coming, and he was quite generous at this time. Not only did she smile and take the initiative to shake hands with both of them, but her words were also reassuring.

"My name is Tang Xin, and my nickname is 'Sugar Heart'. You two can call me whatever you want. Brother Jiang, Brother Yang, although we are meeting for the first time. But I've heard of your two names a long time ago, and I know that you are all iron buddies who are indistinguishable from Xiao Wu. I also know that it's normal for men to joke with each other, and real friends are informal and lifelong friends, so let's get along together in the future, don't worry about me, what should I do. I'm still afraid that you will have trouble with Xiao Wu in the future because of me......"

Okay, just these words, immediately said the "general" with a smile, and even said "sugar heart" refreshingly. Yang Weifan even secretly gave Hong Yanwu a thumbs up to express his heartfelt appreciation.

Hey, hey, he's going to have a snot bubble for this kid.

No problem, who made his "sugar heart" so good. There is no ambiguity at home or outside.

Who has such a good girl as a daughter-in-law, can dream and be happy?

In this way, on the first side, "Sugar Heart" fully showed his affinity, leaving a deep impression and great favor on the "General" and Yang Weifan.

It is really much easier for a few people to get along again.

There must be nothing else to do next, just settle down first, and then go to dinner.

In short, the "general" slapped his chest and insisted that Hong Yanwu and his party would eat and live in Bincheng.

He not only found Manager Xie in the "Victory Guest House", but also booked the best two suites for Hong Yanwu and them. also set up a big table in the "Seafood Restaurant" to pick up the wind and wash the dust for Hong Yanwu and his party.

That night, a few friends who had been separated for more than half a year chatted about the recent situation and the past, and everyone drank a lot.

"Sugar Heart" also gained a lot, not only tasted the most authentic "Bincheng seafood", but also saw the most temperamental and childish side of these big men.

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