Chapter 1 On the Road
Qi Yuzhen got the news of Zhao Hongbing's return a little late, she was an apprentice tailor in a neighboring county hundreds of miles away, and there was a sister from her village who was an apprentice here, Qi Yuzhen learned the news of Zhao Hongbing's return to his hometown from this little sister.
The little sister said enviously: "It is said that Zhao Hongbing has made a lot of money outside, and he has tens of thousands of yuan on top. He also bought an imported color TV for his family, and people in the village said that his family was now the richest in the whole town. ”
Qi Yuzhen was absent-minded, she didn't pay attention to the little sister's chatter, and after half a sound, she finally bit her silver teeth and strengthened her thoughts.
Qi Yuzhen asked the master for leave, but the master didn't approve it at first, because recently an old customer ordered dozens of coats, and they were all working day and night, how could they let go of the apprentice who had the best skills and the most neat work.
Helplessly, Qi Yuzhen's thoughts were very hard, and the master said to let her wait for three more days, and the big work would be done in a hurry, and the rest of the fine work could be done slowly by others, Qi Yuzhen did not agree, and finally said in a hurry: If the master does not agree, she will go home and stop doing it.
The master is old, and Qi Yuzhen is so angry that he bursts into tears, he is both angry and sad, this old tailor has done needlework for decades, Qi Yuzhen is the smartest and best apprentice he brought out, he has always placed high hopes on her, and he has also cultivated with his heart, but he didn't expect this stubborn girl to say such deviant words.
Several other male and female apprentices hurriedly stepped forward to comfort, some helped persuade peace, some persuaded the master, some persuaded Qi Yuzhen, and some blamed: Master has treated you badly here, you have good food and drink, and you still have a monthly salary, how can there be such a good master in the world, you actually made the master cry in order to go home, I really don't know what to do.
Qi Yuzhen saw that the master was sad, and she also regretted it a little, and was persuaded again, she was a little retreating, but she didn't expect that as soon as this reproachful person said something, she became even more stubborn, knelt on the ground and kowtowed to the master a few times, and then went back to the dormitory to pack her luggage and go home.
But Qi Yuzhen still came back a step late, and Zhao Hongbing had just left the day before.
Faced with this girl who came to the door again, Zhao Hongbing's parents were a little embarrassed, and his father explained: "He came back in a hurry this time, and he still has something to go to the south, so he hasn't stayed at home for a few days, you have something to do with him, wait for the next time." ”
Qi Yuzhen was full of enthusiasm and pounced again, and said with a disappointed expression: "He...... Did you say anything before leaving, and ...... I'm related. ”
The father said: "Yuzhen, if there is something between you and the Red Soldier, don't be afraid, tell the uncle, if there is really something, don't worry, I will call the shots for you." ”
Qi Yuzhen shook her head: "No, no, I'm looking for him...... There is something else. ”
She returned to her home in despair.
Daddy Lao Tzu poked his fingers and scolded her: "Are you confused, you have pounced on other people's houses three or four times, you are a big girl's family, you are not afraid of what others say." ”
Qi Yuzhen shouted, "I am willing." ”
Her father was so angry that he wanted to hit her with a dry tobacco stick: "Bullshit, if you don't want to be ashamed, we still have to be embarrassed." ”
Her mother hurriedly grabbed her father and persuaded her bitterly: "Zhen'er, my mother persuaded you to die of this heart, the red soldier didn't see you a few times, and he deliberately avoided you." Besides, now that the old Zhao family is wide, a few days ago, Aunt Pimple ran to his house all day long, picking some good girls from ten miles and eight towns to give his family a matchmaker, but he was rejected by his mother, Lao Tzu, people are rich now, and their morale is high, and they don't look down on our country girls. ”
Qi Yuzhen said: "I don't believe it, I want to listen to him tell me in person." ”
Qi Yuzhen's grandfather was a big landlord before liberation, her mother went to private school for a few years when she was a child, and she had a certain culture, so she knew that this matter could not be forced, so she said patiently: "You don't believe the truth that my mother told you that you are the right person, okay, then wait for Zhao Hongbing to come back next time you ask him in person." But now, even if you don't think about your own cheekiness, you have to fight for your father and mother's face, and tomorrow I will obediently go back to apologize to the master, and then learn the craft in peace, don't worry about other things, and when the boss of the Zhao family comes back, my mother will take you to the door to ask for an understanding. ”
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Zhao Hongbing was still unclear about Qi Yuzhen's affairs, and at this time he had already boarded the train to Guangzhou with the big country.
At this time, the wave of reform and opening up has gradually affected the mainland, the most distinctive is the tide of migrant workers, the southbound train is very crowded, most of the passengers are young migrant girls, not to mention the place to sit, the place where to stand is almost no place to stand.
It can be described as an idiom.
Fortunately, Zhao Hongbing let the big country buy two scalper tickets at a high price, and the ordinary passenger was hard sleeping, otherwise the train time of more than 40 hours would be unbearable.
When I arrived in Guangzhou, the train had not yet entered the station, and the people on the train began to rush to get things down from the luggage rack. Zhao Hongbing and Da Dao took their bags and followed the people to the car door.
Out of Guangzhou Railway Station, the square was crowded with people. Zhao Hongbing had never been to Guangzhou in this era, and he felt very unfamiliar, and he didn't know where to go for a while.
I asked the ticket window and learned that there was only a train to Shenzhen the next morning, and at this moment, I heard someone shouting: "Buses to Shenzhen, Dongguan, and Humen!" You don't need to get on the bus to check your documents, and you'll be gone soon! ”
Zhao Hongbing asked the big country to ask, and the big country stepped forward and asked: "What time is the car to Shenzhen?" ”
The man said, "Let's go, get in the car and go!" ”
The big country followed Zhao Hongbing for a period of time, grew a lot of eyes, and said: "You're not sure what time to drive, I'll go buy a train ticket." ”
The man said: "Don't go, pretty boy, the next train is tomorrow morning at five o'clock, and you have to wait for more than ten hours, and twenty-four yuan a ticket, only twenty yuan for a bus, and I'll leave immediately." ”
When the big country heard this, they felt that it was indeed cost-effective to take a bus.
The man said, "Pretty boy, don't hesitate, take the bus!" ”
The big country said: "Then I'll get on the bus and buy a ticket." ”
The man said, "Good, good! Buy a ticket when you get on the bus, so you can rest assured! ”
After the big country asked clearly, he came back to report to Zhao Hongbing.
Zhao Hongbing didn't want to wait any longer, thinking that if he took the bus, he would have arrived in Shenzhen tomorrow morning, and by taking the train, it was estimated that it would be noon, and if there was anything to delay, it would be delayed until the afternoon and evening, and it was a little rude to visit Boss Lin at this time, so he decided to take the bus.
The solicitor beckoned, and a dark-skinned middle-aged man walked to the right of the railway station square with the two of them, walked one or two hundred meters, and came to an alley. There were already more than half of the people on the bus, and it seemed that it would not be long before they were full, so they got on the bus and found a seat to sit down, and the person with the green envelope around his neck asked them to buy tickets.
One after another, people got on the bus and sat down, buying tickets like Zhao Hongbing and the big countries. But after a while, someone got out of the car, and it was always half of the car.
Zhao Hongbing came to his senses and knew that those who got out of the car were the "chicken mothers" that Dongguang people said, saying that they were driving immediately, and there were many people in the car, but they were actually coaxed.
He was a little angry, but he thought about going out and making money, since the ticket had been bought and the train had to leave tomorrow, he had to wait patiently.
The big country still didn't realize it, and impatiently chanted: "Why don't you leave, why don't you leave, hey, don't get out of the car, it's full of people soon......"
"Don't say it, just be patient." Zhao Hongbing thought he was nagging, so he scolded him.
A plainly dressed little girl next to her whispered: "Those are their people, they lied to us, and we have to wait for the real passengers to fill up." ”
The big country suddenly realized at this time, and said angrily: "How can you deceive people, you can leave immediately if you say yes, no, I want to reason with them." ”
Zhao Hongbing grabbed him and said lightly: "Sit down, you can!" ”
There are also a lot of seats in this car, and many people can see the doorway inside, but no one dares to stand up, Zhao Hongbing naturally will not let the big country be stupid, not that he is afraid of things, but the principle of going out to protect himself, waiting a little longer will not lose a piece of meat, there is no need to make a big deal for this little thing.
The great power sat down in a huff, glaring at the conductor with two eyes, as if trying to kill the liar with his gaze.
The little girl next to her looked funny, and laughed, and her companion was also a small girl, and asked curiously, "Sister Chun, what are you laughing at?" ”