Chapter 42: Grandma's Family
Li Na learned from a casual conversation with her grandmother that her grandmother had given birth to three daughters and three sons. It's a pity that all three daughters went to the countryside to become educated youths, and the two sons also went to the countryside, one went to Yunnan and the other went to the Northeast, leaving only the lame youngest son in Shanghai. My uncle is two years old today, Chinese New Year's Eve a 12-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl.
My uncle, who is currently working in a machinery factory, is doing the lowest job because of his poor legs and feet, and he only earns a little more than 39 yuan a month. In fact, if this salary is in a small county in the north, it is not too little, but unfortunately in the metropolis of Shanghai, it seems to be stretched. Auntie, I heard that working in a textile factory is about the same as my uncle's salary. The old lady is currently sweeping the streets, while the old man is still in the machine factory, burning boilers.
It is said that the news of the death of Li Na's parents, they have received the news for a long time, in fact, after receiving the news, they wanted to go to Yutian to pick up Li Na, but there were some things that were delayed for a few days, who knew that when they arrived in Yutian County, they heard that Li Na opened a letter of introduction by herself and came to Shanghai to find them. However, after waiting for a long time in Shanghai, they didn't wait for Li Na to arrive, and they were all about to go crazy with worry. The old man and the old lady are actually not very literate, so they rarely send letters to their daughters, and occasionally they are ghostwritten by their uncles. Usually a young man and his sister who left home don't know what to say, so there is relatively little communication.
"Child, grandma should clean up first. Let's deal with it here for one night today. Tomorrow Grandma will make you another bed. ”
"Grandma, I have a place to live, I live in the guest house. The environment there is still good. Oh grandma, I forgot, I even brought you some delicious food. ”
Li Na said as she took out some food from her satchel. Like peach crisp river rice noodles and the like.
"What are you spending money on, you kid! You're so thin, you should keep it for yourself to make up for yourself. ”
Only then did Li Na know that she had misunderstood her grandparents. They have always cared about Xiao Li Na.
After a while, my uncle, aunt, and cousin all returned. My aunt is a dark and thin woman, very short, with 1.50 meters of small eyes, looking at it, it feels very shrewd and difficult to get along with. My uncle is of medium height, about 1.78 meters, and he looks quite fair, giving people a good temper.
They are quite enthusiastic about Li Na. I also fried a few dishes at noon. Rice. It should be a luxury for them. When chatting with her uncle, Li Na simply told him that she had bought a house in Beijing and settled down. Then I was embarrassed to say that something was delayed, so I forgot to send them a telegram.
Then Li Na didn't say anything, in fact, everyone knew in their hearts why they didn't send them a telegram, and it took so long to come to Shanghai. Maybe this kid thinks that they don't want Li Na, after all, they haven't seen Li Na once for so many years!
Li Na's aunt was cold to her, but she just chatted with her. Li Na also couldn't understand her Shanghainese. It is said that Li Na's aunt and uncle did not go to school, and her mother's family was also very poor. My uncle's son and daughter are very enthusiastic about Li Na, and Li Na also likes these two children. So I took out a few pieces of chocolate from the space in my satchel and gave them to eat. When they saw the chocolate, they were even more enthusiastic.
Only then did Li Na know that Shanghainese people just looked glamorous on the surface! In fact, it is not very easy to survive. Otherwise, there would be no such thing as the word "second bead counting". It's also that the living environment is too narrow.
After lunch, everyone went to get busy. Li Na also told her grandmother that she planned to go out for a walk. Grandma originally planned to accompany Li Na, but unfortunately she still has a job. "Grandma, don't worry. I've been shopping everywhere by myself, and there will be no problem, or else, can you use the non-staple food book for me? I don't think there's anything good? I heard that there are a lot of food, but there is no local food book in Shanghai, people. Won't sell. Grandma happily agreed. I can't help but say it, and I gave Li Na two yuan. Li Na put it in her pocket with tears and laughter.
Li Na went out for a walk by herself, but she didn't expect that in the narrow alley, there was an inconspicuous face. There's a lot of food hidden inside.
Oil gluten, flour soup, fried steamed buns, beef soup, rose melon seeds......
The crowd of groceries surrounded the pork case, but the fish stall on the side of the cold was ignored.
It's a pity that they have already received this month's supply of pork for their grandmother's non-staple food.
Li Na saw that there was a big yellow croaker seller next to her, four cents and sixty-one pounds, and this was a bit of an indicator. But Li Na thought about it, and it was better not to spend it on them, maybe, grandma's house would be useful or not.
This is Li Na who saw the side and couldn't help but exclaim, "Oops! Big crabs! ”
"One in six, local non-staple food, unlimited supply, outsiders, there is no way to buy it." The salesman said to Li Na with his nostrils facing up. There was no way, Li Na knew that he was not a native of Shanghai.
Li Na has never eaten a hairy crab since she came to this world. This time, there are so many of them, and they are still available in unlimited quantities. She decided not to care about the cold eyes of the salesperson.
"Smack". Li Na put the non-staple food. This shot is in front of the salesperson, "the hairy crab is round." ”
Li Na was carrying a large bag of hairy crabs. Happily left. Now you can have a good tooth sacrifice. Li Na heard the salesperson muttering something behind her back, she should be talking about herself, anyway, we couldn't understand what she was talking about, so we weren't angry.
The overseas Chinese stores in Shanghai have a more complete range of goods than those in Beijing. What about you? Seeing that no one threw this big bag of crabs into the space. Groomed, toe high. Walk into the overseas Chinese store! No way, if you are modest and polite or poorly dressed, you will be stopped by the salesperson. Because although he has overseas Chinese remittance certificates, it is a pity that he does not have overseas Chinese certificates.
Li Na looked inside, and there were a lot of things. It's all Beijing gone. Li Na picked up and bought some. I went to the ready-to-wear counter again and bought a dress for my cousin and cousin. It's also a cousin's heart! Li Na thought for a moment. Estimating the size of his uncle and aunt, he bought one of them a dress that could be worn in the summer. I also bought a set for my grandparents. Ironically, because Li Na has overseas Chinese remittance vouchers, she buys things in overseas Chinese stores. The price is not much more expensive than the old flaws of Huaiguo. Li Na felt quite complicated in her heart, and it would be good when the reform and opening up came.
Li Na, I bought a lot of things and walked around again, and I feel quite satisfied. It's convenient to shop here. It's a pity that the language is not understood, otherwise I would have stayed here. That's not bad!