Chapter 288 Visiting the Night Market with the United States (Monthly Pass Plus Update)
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As Yan'an has become a holy place for more and more young people to seek the truth of the revolution and resist Japan and save the country. Young people and people with lofty ideals from all over the world have also gathered in this desolate city in the northwest.
The increase in the number of immigrants has naturally led to the emergence of many service industries. Compared with when the Red Army first entered Yan'an, there were only three or five restaurants in the entire Yan'an market that operated coarse food. But now, it has completely changed.
Regarding the rapid changes brought about by this kind of population, He Zhengdao also lamented that businessmen in any era are always the most astute. There are opportunities to make money, and these businessmen are indispensable there.
The arrival of these businessmen naturally led to a significant increase in the revenue of the Yan'an Border District Government in terms of commercial tax. Although most of the restaurants here are still mainly from the north, there are still restaurants such as Sichuan and Hunan cuisine.
Pulling Chen Siya, who was following step by step, He Zhengdao, who was walking in front, finally saw the special combat team members making a safe gesture, so he pointed to a restaurant in front of him and said: "There are too many choices, if you go any further, it is estimated that your stomach will be hungry." That's it, how's that? ”
'Good! That's it! ’
Walking into this restaurant with the sign 'Food for the Sky', He Zhengdao and Chen Siya were quickly led into a sitting on the street by the shopkeeper. And He Zhengdao observed it and found that the location here is really good.
As for the special combat members, they also sat next to them and ate at the restaurant opposite. If there is any emergency, they can also deal with it in time. For these special combat personnel, the safety of He Zhengdao is the most important at all times.
After sitting. Looking at the shopkeeper with a smile on his face, He Zhengdao smiled and said, "Little Er." Do you have any specialties here, would you like to introduce a few? There are only two people sitting in this place. I'm afraid I won't be able to eat too much, so let's pick a few specialty dishes and talk about them! ”
'Yes, guest officer! If the two of you like to eat mutton, the small shop's iron pot stewed mutton still tastes very good. ’
Previously, when He Zhengdao and Chen Siya came in, the special combat team members consciously chose a place to eat. Knowing that the two were not suitable for dining in the public area, the special combat team members deliberately chose one, and the restaurant with elegant sitting informed He Zhengdao that he could eat.
Although it is a bit troublesome, for the special combat personnel, He Zhengdao's safety is the most important. I'd rather spend a little more time. Also find a restaurant where it's safe to eat. Only in this way can we ensure the safety of Ho Zhengdao.
Everyone knows, not to mention that the spies of the Central Army want to put He Zhengdao to death, even if the spies who are currently bribed by the Japanese army and the intelligence personnel who have infiltrated the base areas, I am afraid that they will all want to put He Zhengdao to death all the time!
In this case, He Zhengdao himself will not joke with life casually. After all, he is a good martial artist, but he can't bear a bullet that can pierce his head. If he really wants to get a bullet in the head, he will also hang up.
He Zhengdao, who ordered two meats, two vegetables and one soup. looked at Chen Siya, who was a little worried that she couldn't finish eating, and said with a smile: "It's okay, I can't finish eating, pack and take it away when I leave." You can even eat it as a supper at night!
Since they are all sitting here, if they order too few dishes, the restaurant manager will also have opinions. Although my salary is not high. But I can still pay for a meal. Don't be afraid of waste! ”
As a matter of fact. With the reorganization of the Red Army into the Eighth Route Army, the Nationalist Government had to pay off the military salaries before the reorganization. The military pay in the back is almost pitiful. In fact, the central authorities were aware of this situation before the reorganization of the troops.
Fortunately, at present, the Eighth Route Army has made a certain reputation in North China, and there are also a lot of overseas donations, and the other is the battlefield capture. But even so, the Eighth Route Army, which was poor and white, could not pay soldiers salaries for the time being.
It's just that as an officer at the level of division commander and regiment commander, he can still receive a certain salary according to the regulations. It's just that He Zhengdao, who eats and lives in the army, has never used much of the salary he was given.
Even if he has made great contributions repeatedly, Lao Jiang will not give promotions or numbers, and in the end he will only give some money to be sent, and He Zhengdao will keep it useless. Even many times, this money is used to supplement the food of officers and soldiers.
In He Zhengdao's view, he is now a person who 'eats enough for one person, and the whole family is not hungry'. Whether or not military salaries are paid is really not that important. But for many people with families, they still need to pay a salary.
It's just that in Yan'an, families like Chen Siya, most of them receive the materials they need for life every month. It's rice, noodles, oil, and so on, and as for money, it's not much. At best, it can only be used as pocket money.
But even so, with the increase in the number of immigrants, the business of these restaurants is actually good. After all, except for the ordinary people who moved their families, most of the people who could come to Yan'an had a small net worth and a lot of private money.
Similar to the common situation of eating and drinking in later generations, it is still rare here. At least in these restaurants, it is rare to see people in military uniforms eating inside. As for the central government's invitation to guests, they are all in the guest house of the station.
There are also special chefs who cook for those who come to visit or visit. Occasionally, the central government needs to organize meetings, and meals are provided by guest houses. In this case, it is undoubtedly much cheaper in terms of cost.
As the shopkeeper came to order the dishes ordered by the two, He Zhengdao also smiled and said, "Hurry up and eat it while it's hot!" Although the conditions of this restaurant are limited, it should still be delicious compared to the food in the canteen. ”
He Zhengdao, who made a bowl of soup and handed it to Chen Siya, still smiled and asked him to eat quickly. As for himself, he was also not too polite, grabbed a steamed bun and ate it. As for drinking, He Zhengdao still didn't think it was necessary.
After being a soldier, He Zhengdao's speed of eating is undoubtedly very high. Of the six big steamed buns that came over earlier, He Zhengdao didn't take long to kill four of them. The remaining two are naturally reserved for Chen Siya.
As a result, Chen Siya smiled and said, "You can eat another one!" I've got one and that's enough! ”
'You're so small?' ’
'Well, I don't like to eat too much at night, it's easy to get fat!' And with so many dishes, one steamed bun is enough. ’
He Zhengdao didn't hesitate about the steamed buns handed over by Chen Siya, and simply eliminated them in a few bites. In the end, there was a bowl of soup, and the dishes that I ordered earlier were basically wiped out.
Looking at Chen Siya's somewhat surprised eyes, He Zhengdao didn't feel embarrassed, and said with a smile: "Recently, my brain has been used a lot, and I always feel a little underfed." However, tonight's meal is considered full. What about you? ”
'Eaten! Do all the people in your army eat like this? ’
'Almost! Because many times, when you are on the battlefield, you simply don't have time to chew slowly. There are even times when we are eating and fighting the enemy at the same time. If you eat slowly, sometimes you will go hungry. ’
chatting about these interesting things about the army, Chen Siya also found it very interesting. Seeing that there were a lot fewer pedestrians on the street outside, He Zhengdao finally took out something from his body and said: "This is a New Year's gift for you, I hope you like it!" ”
Looking at the things handed over by He Zhengdao, Chen Siya was stunned and took the square box, and after opening it, she found that it was a Lycra camera that is rarely seen on the market. He was very happy and said: "This is a Leica camera made in Germany, and the price is very expensive!" ”
Facing Chen Siya's joy, He Zhengdao shook his head and said, "I don't have the money to buy such expensive Western goods!" This camera is a trophy captured in the previous Battle of Suiyuan. If you guessed correctly, it should be the division commander's thing.
You're a journalist, and I'm sure you use a camera a lot. The performance of this camera is good, and if you give it to you, it can be considered to come in handy. It's just that the camera doesn't have much film, so remember to save some money when taking pictures! ”
'Shouldn't all that is seized be returned to the public?' This thing is very expensive, if you give it to me, won't you make a mistake? ’
'Rest assured! I've already said hello to the central government about this, so you can use it with confidence. It's good that the battlefield seizures should be returned to the public, but if you are a reporter for our news agency, isn't the camera like a gun in our hands to you? ’
After such an explanation, Chen Siya, who loves photography very much, felt a little embarrassed, but after thinking about it, she still accepted He Zhengdao's gift. For her, this is also a promise given to her by He Zhengdao!
After sending the things, He Zhengdao got up and said with a smile: "Let's go!" It's not early, let's go shopping for a while and go back! If I go home too late, my uncle and aunt will be anxious. ”
In a word, Chen Siya blushed but still said: "No!" When I came out, I told my mom. She knows that I came out with you, and she should be very relieved. ”
He Zhengdao, who heard this, was stunned, and pretended to be helpless: "Aunt trusts me so much, do you think I should be happy or sad?" ”
'Why be upset?' ’
As if she was a little puzzled by He Zhengdao's words, Chen Siya asked with curiosity on her face. And He Zhengdao shrugged and said: "My aunt trusts me so much, I don't think it's good for me to do anything that lives up to her trust." Shouldn't you be sad? ”
This explanation sounded a little difficult to understand, but after Chen Siya thought about it, her face suddenly turned red. Another explanation for this is that if He Zhengdao doesn't send her home, won't he live up to Chen Siya's mother's trust?
If you don't send Chen Siya home, what will happen if a lonely man and a widow stay together overnight? Thinking about the meaning of He Zhengdao's words, Chen Siya seemed to be confused, but also felt a little afraid to look at He Zhengdao's gaze.
Fortunately, when he went downstairs, He Zhengdao was still the same as before, and did not show too many intimate actions. Just as the two were about to return to Yangjialing, Chen Siya suddenly felt that her body was slammed to the ground.
Chen Siya, who was caught off guard, was curious why He Zhengdao pounced on her. A gunshot broke the tranquility of the Yan'an Night Market. Even the special combat team members who protected He Zhengdao lifted their clothes and pulled out their submachine guns almost at the same time.
No one would have thought that anyone would dare to assassinate He Zhengdao again in such a busy city! (To be continued.) )