When Zhao Guoyang and Bai Rou rushed back to Ninghai City, it was already the morning of the next day.

Because she was afraid that Zhao Guoyang would be too tired to drive, Bai Rou proposed to spend a night in the dormitory of "Xingtai International" in Lujiazui.

Zhao Guoyang was no match for her, and in the end she could only spend the first day of the Lunar New Year in Songjiang City.

After getting off the road, the car quickly drove into the community of "Hongda Machinery Factory".

I have never been at home in the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve and the first day of the new year, and today is the second day of the new year, of course, I can't go back empty-handed, I have to prepare some gifts.

During this trip to South Korea, Jin Xiuzhu sent a lot of cosmetics and other things, and the factory also sent some New Year's goods such as "fungus" and "shiitake mushrooms" before, plus a box of "Soft China" and two boxes of "Feitian Moutai" that he bought in Songjiang City, Zhao Guoyang felt that it should be about the same.

Helping Zhao Guoyang take the "fungus" and "mushroom" to the "Daben", Bai Rou said with a smile on the side: "Hey, Guoyang." Your gifts for your uncles and aunts are ready, what should I do? I can't go to your house empty-handed for the New Year, right? You also have South Korean cosmetics, so it's not interesting for me to take them out, right?"

Zhao Guoyang was stunned for a moment, and then he said: "This is easy to do, for a while, follow me to the 'small commodity market' to buy some small gifts or something, it's 'OK'!"

"Uh, 'small commodity market'?" Bai Rou was a little dazed when she heard the name of the place.

"Yes, our 'small commodity market' in Ninghai City is famous far and wide. There, there's only what you can't think of, there's nothing you can't find!"

Zhao Guoyang explained with a smile: "It happens that it is still early before the lunch meal, so I will take you over to see and understand." It's kind of a girl from a big city who comes to our 'country' to catch a market!"

Listening to his story, Bai Rou applauded.

Indeed, she hadn't been shopping for a long time since her husband died.

Even during the Chinese New Year, it's basically a person who stays at home and watches TV or something.

Listening to Zhao Guoyang's pinch at this time, Bai Rou was naturally full of interest.

The two got into the car with a smile and went straight to the "small commodity market".

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Ninghai "Small Commodities Market" is located in the eastern suburbs of the city, adjacent to Jianghai County.

Zhao Guoyang took Bai Rou to visit here, and he had already calculated, and he could leave home directly after shopping.

Along the way, Bai Rou was obviously very interested in this "small commodity market", and asking this and that made Zhao Guoyang a little tired of coping.

Seeing that the destination was close in sight, Zhao Guoyang simply spread his hands and said, "Yes, Sister Bai, don't ask again, the place has arrived!"

When Bai Rou heard this, she hurriedly opened her eyes and looked ahead.

I saw an iron fence with a signboard of "Ninghai Small Commodity Market" hanging on the north of the road, which was open left and right.

The big red lanterns hung high on both sides, and it looked like they had just been installed.

"Huh, is it such a small place?" asked Bai Rou in disbelief.

Zhao Guoyang smiled mysteriously while looking for a place to park: "Hehe, Sister Bai, don't underestimate this 'small place'." Once you're inside, you'll know how lively it is!"

Bai Rou knew that Zhao Guoyang never spoke, and her eyes were stunned when she heard this.

Zhao Guoyang didn't explain more, parked the car directly, and made a "please" gesture to her.

After the two got out of the car, they went directly to the "small commodity market".

As soon as she entered the iron fence, Bai Rou was startled by the busyness inside.

Due to the limited space of the shops in the "small commodity market", there are many small vendors on both sides of the road who have no money to rent stalls.

In the 90s, I didn't pay attention to the appearance of the city, especially during the Chinese New Year, and no one wanted to add to people's congestion.

Because there are so many small traders, they have to walk by crowding.

Because Bai Rou was not prepared, she was almost squeezed to the ground by the aunt next to her.

Fortunately, Zhao Guoyang's eyes were quick, and he hurriedly stretched out his hand to wrap around her waist, so there was no problem.

"Be careful, follow me!" Zhao Guoyang said to Bai Rou with concern.

"Hmm!" Bai Rouqiao nodded slightly red, and followed closely behind Zhao Guoyang.

"Sell sugar gourds!"

"The dough pincher!"

The hawkers who did not have stalls on the left and right sounded from time to time, which made Bai Rou arrive very fresh.

Seeing that Zhao Guoyang seemed to be walking forward with a purpose, she asked curiously: "Guoyang, haven't you seen any of these?"

Zhao Guoyang turned around and smiled at her: "Don't worry, don't worry! Let's go in first and buy the things we want to buy." These gadgets will be too late to buy them when we go back!"

Hearing this, Bai Rou obediently said "um" and followed again.

Not long after the two left, Zhao Guoyang took Bai Rou to a small shop selling food.

"Two cans of malt milk essence and four boxes of Jingguo! In addition, there are two cans of canned yellow peaches!" Zhao Guoyang said to the boss familiarly.

"Okay, you wait, I'll go and get the goods for you!" The boss saw that the business was coming, and nodded busily.

When the boss went back to the back room to stock up, Bai Rou couldn't help but ask Zhao Guoyang: "Guoyang, I know Jingguo, but what is this malt milk essence?"

Hearing this, Zhao Guoyang explained with a smile: "Ha, I almost forgot." You Southerners don't drink this stuff, do you?"

"This malt milk essence is an instant drink made with milk (or milk powder, condensed milk), cream, malt extract, etc. as the main ingredients. The taste is similar to sweetened milk powder, but sweeter. ”

Bai Rou nodded as if she didn't understand, and said, "I really haven't seen this thing." If I go back to Songjiang City for a permanent stay, I'll have to bring two cans with me......"

Hearing this, Zhao Guoyang was happy: "Don't don't, don't! You will bring this thing with you to Songjiang City." The country's largest brand of malt milk essence 'Fu' brand is produced in Songjiang City. ”

"You went there, go out with Teacher Zhang Yufang twice, and I guarantee that you can find it. ”

"Well, that's a good feeling. When I went back to Songjiang City, I took Teacher Zhang Yufang to go shopping!"

Bai Rou got the information she wanted, and her face glowed.

While the two were chatting here, the boss had already prepared everything they wanted.

After Zhao Guoyang gave the money, he smiled and said to Bai Rouyi: "No, don't you want to bring gifts to my family." These are the most popular New Year's gifts in our Xiahe area!"

"Ah, is that all?" Looking at the few bottles and cans that Zhao Guoyang was carrying, Bai Rou was surprised.

"Of course, it can't be compared with your Yangcheng! you are a big city with abundant materials, and the New Year's gifts must be 'royal jelly' supplements, right?" Zhao Guoyang shrugged his shoulders and said.

was said by Zhao Guoyang, Bai Rou nodded embarrassedly and said, "Uh, almost." It seems that the gifts we give during the New Year are 'royal jelly' and 'white rabbit'!"

Zhao Guoyang nodded with a smile and said, "The two things you are talking about, this 'small commodity market' also has them." Why don't we go to the upscale area inside and buy a little more?"

Bai Rou nodded vigorously and said, "Then what are you waiting for, let's go quickly." I'm going to get back and I'm going to try some snacks there!"

"Haha, okay, then let's speed up!" Zhao Guoyang raised his hand for a while and left first.

After shopping around the "small commodity market", Bai Rou finally fulfilled her wish.

Not only did she buy her favorite gifts, but she also tried a few snacks.

Zhao Guoyang on the side started the car, looked at the "fork candy" stirring in Bai Rou's hand, and helplessly dissuaded: "Sister Bai, why are you like a child." This makes people see that the deputy general manager of our 'Glory Co., Ltd.' is actually this childlike appearance, which will definitely be shocked!"

When Bai Rou heard this, she said a little sneeringly: "Guoyang, isn't it rare for me to have a chance to 'catch a set'? When I was in Yangcheng for the New Year before, I basically didn't go out ......."

Listening to Bai Rou's pitiful words, and thinking about her strength after being widowed, Zhao Guoyang secretly blamed himself.

Indeed, Bai Rou can be said to be a representative figure of women in the new era of China in the eighties and nineties.

They are strong, they are hardworking, and they love life. No matter how difficult life is, you can always see that heartfelt smile on their faces.

Noticing the gentleness in Zhao Guoyang's gaze, Bai Rou was slightly stunned.

Zhao Guoyang's eyes flashed with a different color, and after the car started, he looked ahead without squinting.

"Sister Bai, you can make a plan when you go back. Our 'Rongguang Co., Ltd.' gives all employees a certain amount of 'annual leave' every year. ”

"Annual leave? what is that?" Hearing this, Bai Rou hurriedly asked.

Zhao Guoyang smiled and said, "It's 'paid leave'." As for me, I plan to implement this system from this year onwards. In this way, you, the deputy general manager, can go out and open your heart and have a good time once a year, and relax!"

Zhao Guoyang's words had a huge impact on Bai Rou.

Indeed, in 1993, everyone did not have the concept of two days off, and there was a fixed six-day shift every week.

Zhao Guoyang suddenly said that there was such a thing as annual leave, how could Bai Rou not be surprised.

"That'...... How many days of annual leave is this year, and when is it?"

After listening to Bai Rou's question, Zhao Guoyang shrugged his shoulders and explained: "My temporary assumption is that it is better for ordinary employees to have a fixed annual leave time, which is also convenient for the company's coordination and arrangement." ”

"As for people at the vice president-level like you and Sun Ning, the time of annual leave is relatively free. As long as you plan things in advance, you can hang out whenever you want!"

"How many days is this, Sister Bai, you go back and discuss with Sun Ning and Miao Siqi to see if it's five days or ten days. ”

After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, Bai Rou's mouth opened widely.

She never imagined that a company would have such a long rest time for its employees every year.