pjbooks Chapter 42 Radio
Chapter 42 Radio
Deng Jianguo's brother-in-law carried a few pounds of meat behind him, then left with the bear skin on his back.
Meanwhile, Shan Yaowen accompanied his brother-in-law to sweep away all the supplies that Deng Jianguo had.
"By the way, Mr. Deng, do you have any radio tickets or TV tickets here?"
"Oh, looks like you're planning to buy something big." Deng Jianguo laughed after hearing this, and then said:
"Yes, we do have some, but we don't have tickets for televisions; those are a bit hard to get. We do have two radio tickets, though. Want them?"
"Yes, I want them all."
Just as Shan Yaowen was about to speak, his brother-in-law Zhang Du spoke up, his eyes shining brightly. He immediately mentioned two Zhangs, making Shan Yaowen think that his brother-in-law had wanted them for a long time.
"Okay, I'll go get it."
Seeing Deng Jianguo turn and go inside, Shan Yaowen looked at his brother-in-law curiously, "Are you buying something too?"
"Yes, I've wanted to buy them for a long time, but unfortunately my family doesn't have much money and I don't have any connections to get tickets. This time I'm benefiting from your deal."
Zhang Du had indeed wanted to buy a big item before, but unfortunately, his area was too backward and he was not well-informed, so he had no idea where to get tickets.
"Brother-in-law, why are you talking about this?" Shan Yaowen waved his hand dismissively. "The two of us made the order, so you were entitled to a share. It's just that I didn't know you wanted this ticket before, otherwise I would have gotten it for you already."
In fact, Shan Yaowen didn't have the ability to get these things before. If he hadn't been reborn with the memories of his previous life, he would have been just a hoodlum in the village at best, and wouldn't have had the ability to get these things.
But right now, he can't just say whatever he wants.
Zhang Du, unsuspecting, reached out and patted his brother-in-law on the shoulder, saying, "You're definitely doing better than your brother-in-law. From now on, if your brother-in-law gets anything, he'll ask you to sell it."
"No need. I brought you here this time. You know the way, so you can come by yourself next time. Of course, if you get a lower price, just let me know."
While the two were talking, Deng Jianguo had already come out with the tickets.
"I have some other tickets here, do you want them?" Deng Jianguo said, gesturing to the other tickets in his hand.
There were tickets for sewing machines, bicycles, washing machines, and even refrigerators.
Shan Yaowen was envious, but couldn't afford it.
It's not that I can't afford the tickets, it's mainly the stuff. Although I could grit my teeth and buy it, it's unnecessary. If I buy it, my plans afterward will be disrupted.
Zhang Du laughed when he saw the refrigerator receipt. "Boss Deng, can this refrigerator even be sold here? Isn't the outside world more efficient in the dead of winter?"
Deng Jianguo shook his head slightly, "We don't need it in winter, but what about in summer? Besides freezing meat, we can also use it to make popsicles."
"Popsicles? That's for rich people."
"Having said all that, I think you two will be able to buy a big refrigerator sooner or later."
"Haha, then I'll take your good wishes."
After selling their goods and taking what they wanted, the two returned home satisfied, and of course, they also bought a radio at the supply and marketing cooperative.
As soon as she got home, Shan Ping wiped her hands and hugged the radio with great affection.
Xiao Bai frantically circled around his mother, jumping around her repeatedly, saying, "Mommy, I want to see too!"
Dan Ping was afraid that the little one would get hurt, so she held him up a little higher.
"Alright, Xiao Bai, let Mom go put it away. See what your uncle brought you." Shan Yaowen pulled a fried dough stick out of his pocket as if by magic.
Once the little guy saw the food, his attention finally shifted somewhat.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Shan Ping quickly grabbed the radio and went back to her room.
Shan Yaowen helped his brother-in-law put away all the things he had brought back. When he went to check the radio, he discovered that his sister had covered it with a new cloth.
"No, sis, why are you covering this up if we're not going to listen to it?"
"It looks good."
Shan Yaowen: ...
Later, my brother-in-law came and turned on the radio.
As soon as the radio was turned on and started playing, someone appeared at the door. "Third brother, what are you listening to?"
"They're working on the radio."
"Oh, a radio?"
The man was Brother Zhang Du. Hearing that it was a radio, he pushed the door open and came in, curiously examining the radio on the table.
"Tsk tsk, it really is a radio, and a brand new one at that."
After Brother Zhang came in, a lot of people came in intermittently. A group of people squeezed in, and basically everyone who was at home in the Zhang family courtyard came. Men, women and children all crowded together to listen to the radio.
Later on, many neighbors even came to watch the show after hearing that Zhang Du had bought a new radio.
Shan Yaowen went out to use the restroom, and when he came back, he couldn't find a spot anymore. He could only sit on the side, eating sunflower seeds and listening to his family brag.
Holding a pancake in one hand, Zhang Xiaobai kept telling the people around him that his father and uncle had bought it.
Shan Ping herself didn't listen; she got up to greet each person who came in. Eventually, she ran out of seats and went to the outer room. Seeing her younger brother outside, she asked, "Why don't you go in and listen?"
"It's okay, I'll go back and listen tomorrow."
"You bought one too?"
Shan Yaowen took out the radio tickets and waved them, "Two tickets, one for me and one for my brother-in-law."
Zhang Du came out after hearing this, saying, "If Awen hadn't asked, I would have almost forgotten."
Shan Yaowen originally planned to go back today, since he had already killed the bear and the deer yesterday, but his brother-in-law insisted that he stay another night.
They said they absolutely had to try the bear paw.
Of the four bear paws, my brother-in-law kept one, Shan Yaowen kept one, and the other two were sold.
This stuff is incredibly troublesome to prepare, so I didn't cook it last night. I only started preparing it this morning, so we probably won't have any to eat until tonight.
They kept only one bear paw for each of them from the whole bear; they sold the rest. There was no other way; if you want to make money, you have to eat less.
Since they had decided to stay and eat bear paws, Shan Yaowen went up the mountain again with his brother-in-law during the day. Unfortunately, they didn't have much success this time, and they didn't even manage to snag any prey with their traps.
The next day, Zhang Du drove a horse-drawn cart, loaded with goods, including deer blood wine and meat.
First, deliver the items to their home and put them away. Then, go to town to pick up the grain that Deng Jianguo's brother-in-law had promised. Shan Yaowen will also go and buy a radio.
After buying the things, the brother-in-law went straight home, while Shan Yaowen drove the carriage home by himself.
"Brother Yaowen, I haven't seen you these past two days. There's no one at the ranch either." Just as we entered the village and reached the crossroads of the team, Lin Nian suddenly appeared out of nowhere and started asking Shan Yaowen all sorts of questions.
Shan Yaowen pulled Lin Nian into the carriage and showed her the radio wrapped in cloth.
"You really went and bought it?" Lin Nian looked at Shan Yaowen in surprise. "Didn't you say you weren't going to buy it?"
"It's nothing. I've been hunting with my brother-in-law these past few days and made some money. It's just a pity we didn't manage to get a TV ticket."
"Still thinking about buying a TV?" Lin Nian pinched Shan Yaowen. "My mom and your mom went to see Master Bai, and he said that the 21st day of the 11th lunar month next year is an auspicious day."
"The 21st of the 11th month?"
"In terms of the Gregorian calendar, it's January 1st of next year."
"January 1st? That's New Year's Day."
Yes, that was the day.
Shan Yaowen did some mental calculations and realized there was still about a month left.
Hehe~
"What are you laughing at!" Lin Nian gave Shan Yaowen a reproachful look.
"It's nothing, I'm getting married in a month or so." Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Shan Yaowen leaned in and kissed Lin Nian on the cheek.
Lin Nian pinched Shan Yaowen's waist and twisted it, but didn't dare to use too much force.
After being intimate for a while on a deserted roadside, Lin Nian went home feeling embarrassed. Poor Shan Yaowen was aroused and burning with desire, but he had no way to relieve it, so he grabbed a handful of snow and smacked his face.
My brother-in-law brought some things over this morning. The family knew he was back, but they didn't know he had bought a radio.
"I told you not to waste money when you're getting married, but you just wouldn't listen." Mother Shan angrily pointed at Shan Yaowen and lectured him, while snatching the radio from the second son's hands and examining it curiously from all angles.
It would be a lie to say that Shi Fang, the eldest sister-in-law, wasn't envious when she saw it. "It's really generous of A-Wen to buy such a big item for his wedding."
"Speaking of these things, my brother didn't have the means back then, but he'll have them in the future. Besides, I'm listening to this too." Shan Yaowen waved his hand magnanimously.
Once the radio is bought, it's impossible to keep it a secret in the village. If even one person finds out, the whole village will know.
The happiest person after the radio was bought was Mr. Shan. He used to lie in bed all day, and apart from doing crafts and cuddling his dog, he finally had something new to pass the time.