Chapter 63: Gift-giving
"Gifts, what do we give to others?"
When it comes to gift-giving, Orchid is a little apprehensive and doesn't know what to give.
"What else can there be, he is the director of the supply and marketing cooperative, and there should be no shortage of ordinary things at home, I'll see if I can get a sewing ticket or a watch ticket." Wang Manyin replied casually.
In fact, he was thinking about it just now while eating.
Gift-giving is also a science, pay attention to one step, and it is best to make the other party have a deep memory.
There was a popular word in this era called "three turns, one ring, four big pieces", referring to watches, bicycles, sewing machines, and radios.
Wang Manyin has been to Director Guo's house several times and has a basic understanding of the situation. People already have bicycles, but they don't see sewing machines and watches, so it's best to send this.
In later generations, there was a slip of the tongue about gift-giving in various generations on the Internet, and the description was very vivid.
Seventies: "Grenades (alcohol), explosives packets (snack boxes), 20 rings (cigarettes) – all three in unison." ”
The 80s: "It's not a big deal to smoke a cigarette, drink a drink for a while, and if you want to do something, you have to send a combination cabinet." ”
90s: "It doesn't matter if you give away cigarettes, you can drink for a while." The refrigerator color TV is just enough to taste, and it is difficult to do things without counting tickets. The great unity borrows some strength, and the 'four old men' have the strength to go into battle. '20 rings' and 'grenades' are very poor, 'chicken feather letters' (envelope money) are extremely effective, and positive and negative collisions (dancing) are the best. ”
Logically speaking, the gift giving is not so volatile now, and the "three rings in unison" is already quite good.
However, in Wang Manyin's view, it may be okay to find Director Guo to do general things, but if you want to find a job in the supply and marketing cooperative, it is a little weak.
Since you have done it, you can do it in one step.
Shao'an heard it and said in surprise: "Brother-in-law, those tickets are rare. It's not cheap, it's estimated that it will cost tens or hundreds of dollars. Or...... Or forget it, right? ”
He originally thought that his brother-in-law's so-called gift was just a few boxes of snacks, but he didn't know that he was sewing tickets and watch tickets.
If you exchange the ticket for money, it is equivalent to giving away a pig of your own.
"So much?" Orchid was also stunned.
"Shao'an, Orchid, money is a bastard, and we don't make it again. Our family can't fight the relationship, so we can only use money to smash it. Wang Manyin replied disapprerovingly.
In later generations, there are even more exaggerated ways to give gifts. Sometimes sending money doesn't work at all, so you just give it away.
"I still think it's too much."
Shao'an was still very hesitant and subconsciously wanted to give up this opportunity.
"Sometimes you only have one chance, but try to take it as much as you can. Shao'an, think about it, if you can really work in the supply and marketing cooperative, you will get a salary of more than 30 yuan a month. A sewing ticket is equivalent to two months' salary. ”
Wang Manyin explained, and then said, "I'm afraid that if I really send a sewing ticket, it may not be possible." ”
Orchid moved her mouth and didn't say anything more in the end.
It's about his brother's future, and he can't intervene at all, so he can only leave it to a man to deal with.
After listening to his brother-in-law's economic accounts, Shao'an was moved.
Eventually, he agreed: "That'...... I'll go back and ask my dad to prepare, and I'll send the money over in the next two days. ”
"Shao'an, the money is gone, I'll get the ticket. You just have to run the village when the time comes......"
"Brother-in-law, do something for me, how can I let you spend money."
Hearing this, Sun Shaoan shook his head again and again.
"If the family doesn't talk to each other, you can really go to work in the supply and marketing cooperative, and your sister and I will have a light on our faces when the time comes."
"That's not going to work, there's no reason for you to contribute and pay. If you don't take money, I don't want this job offer. Shao'an insisted.
Of course, he could see that his brother-in-law was sincere.
But I am not a person who does not know how to be grateful...... The brother-in-law can give up such a precious opportunity, which is already a great friendship. He was very grateful in his heart, how could he let his brother-in-law pay for it again.
If this is the case, I will not have the face to come to the door in the future.
"Okay, otherwise, don't give the money yet. When I buy back the sewing ticket, I'll tell you how much it costs, it's always okay. Wang Manyin took a step back and said.
This time, Shaoan did not object.
He was pulled out of the door by his sister in a hurry, and it is estimated that his family is worried.
After the matter was agreed, Shaoan did not continue to stay.
"Before this matter is settled, no one except our dad should tell me!" Before leaving, Wang Manyin told again.
"Got it, brother-in-law." Sun Shaoan nodded.
Of course, he understands the severity, and the fewer people who know about this kind of thing, the better, otherwise there may be something missing.
Sending Shao'an away, Wang Manyin turned his head to see the orchid staring at him.
He asked puzzledly: "What's wrong, look at what I'm doing, there's something on my face?" ”
"It's nothing, Manyin, it's great that I can marry you." Orchid took the man's hand and leaned on his shoulder.
Speaking of which, this is the first time she has taken the initiative to express her love to Wang Manyin.
Before the two got married, it was more of a man's affair, and the orchid was just half-pushed.
Looking at the emotional appearance of the mother-in-law beside him, Wang Manyin couldn't help but smile: "Knowing that I'm good, I have to work hard at night......"
In other words, no matter how much my mother-in-law looks at it, it is not enough.
Especially in the month of marriage, the nutrition of the family's meals has kept up, the orchid's face has become fairer, and there is a little more charm unique to a young woman between her eyebrows.
At night, Wang Manyin couldn't see enough in vain.
"You're going to die, and it's not serious in broad daylight," Orchid's face turned red, and she couldn't help but twist it on the man's waist, and continued to bask in the sun on her shoulder.
The red sun fell in the west, and the mountains in the distance were undulating, shrouding them in a golden red color. The snow on the nearby cliff has not yet completely melted, adding a touch of snow to the color.
On the acacia tree next to the dung heap, a few sparrows chirped. On the side of the dirt road, a few local dogs running around and making trouble......
Everything seemed peaceful and relaxed.
The two of them just stood, neither of them saying anything.
It's a pity that their warmth was quickly broken...... The kids came over to buy something again.
These guys have New Year's money in their hands, and they can't save it at all.
Wang Manyin didn't expect that Shao'an's incident would make a big fuss.
In the evening, as soon as the two of them put down the bowl, they heard a familiar shout from the cliffside.
"Full of silver, orchid!"
Hearing the sound, they hurried out the door.
I saw Sun Yuhou standing on the side of the dirt road on the side of the field, almost blending in with the night.
"Dad, why are you here?"
The two asked, and hurriedly welcomed each other into the cave.
Speaking of which, from the time I got married to the present, the old father-in-law came to the door for the first time.
"Dad, you haven't eaten yet, let Orchid make it for you." After pouring a glass of water for the old man, Wang Manyin asked again.
"Don't be busy, I've eaten, say a few words and leave." Sun Yuhou hurriedly stopped.
"Orchid, make some poached eggs for our dad, soon." Wang Manyin didn't listen to the other party, and directly turned his head and ordered.
Regardless of whether you eat or not, you have to take out the attitude that your son-in-law should have.
Without waiting for Sun Yuhou to get up to stop him, Orchid had already taken out a few eggs and smashed them.
Seeing this, the old man didn't say anything more.
"Dad, you're here for Shao'an's business, right?" Without waiting for the other party to speak, Wang Manyin took the initiative to ask.
"Manyin, is this going to be done? In the afternoon, I heard Shao'an say that you are ready to send sewing tickets...... If it doesn't work out, what can be done then? Old Man Sun was careful in his words.
In the afternoon, when he heard his son talk about it in private, he was of course very excited.
As a father, of course, he is willing to find a future for his son.
But when I calmed down, I was a little scared.
After all, it costs dozens or hundreds of dollars to buy a sewing ticket, which is not a small amount. He is not afraid of giving gifts, but he is afraid that the money will be spent and the matter will not be done.
After dinner in the evening, he couldn't rest assured, so he hurriedly ran to his son-in-law's house to ask.
"Dad, who dares to pack a ticket for this. I have already told Shao'an in the afternoon that the opportunity is rare...... After this village, there is no such shop. If we don't catch it, it's too much of a loss, so we should fight for it. ”
"It's okay, you have to worry more when the time comes." As he spoke, Old Man Sun untied his padded jacket and took out a ball of tickets with body temperature from inside, almost hundreds of yuan.
"Dad, what are you doing? Hurry up and take it back, I've already told Shao'an, and I'll talk about it when I get the ticket. Wang Manyin waved his hand again and again.
"Full of silver, one yard to one yard, you must take this money. It's for Shao'an, and there is no reason to let you pay for it. ”
Sun Yuhou used his calloused hands to push the money over, and his words were unquestionable.