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Although everyone was reluctant to give up, but there was nothing to do when the power went out, they walked out in twos and threes, Grandma Bai closed the door smoothly, and finally calmed down.

Originally, the hut also had a big bed, which was also made of mahogany, but Aunt Xian must have liked her own bed better, so Gu Zhengdong took the trouble to change the bed with Sha San.

"Sister Bai, are you okay with me making trouble?" Aunt Xian held Grandma Bai's hand and said apologetically.

"What's the matter with me? For a person like me, being able to sleep on this bed is an enjoyment, whichever one is the same! I live comfortably every day. I live at such an old age, and I still use the refrigerator. It's thanks to you." Grandma Bai smiled.

For her, life is also a door that suddenly opens.The ordinary and simple life in the past can never go back, it is vigorous and lively, this is life.

After tossing the bed, I turned things upside down again.

The children have already come back from the outside, washing themselves and finding a place to sleep. Xiaoxiao still likes to be with Grandma Bai, and will slip into her arms when sleepy.

Grandma Bai hugged her like she was taking her own granddaughter, humming to coax her.

The three boys, all tired from mischief, climbed into bed one by one, and soon fell asleep.

Gu Zhengdong was not used to going to bed early, so he sat down at the table and reviewed the day's events.He followed Aunt Xian's advice and kept a record of everything every day.

"Dongzi." Aunt Xian came out of the hut, holding a small embroidered handbag in her hand.

"Mom, are you still asleep?" Gu Zhengdong asked with a smile.

"This is for you, let's buy a car." Aunt Xian said, and took out a small gold cake from her small handbag, five oceans.

"This..." Gu Zhengdong didn't expect that Aunt Xian was holding this thing.

"I found a pawn shop to sell it. I don't have the cash. It's useless to keep this thing."

"Mom, keep these things for thought, I don't want to." Gu Zhengdong stopped them and confiscated them.

Two days ago, he heard from Zhuzi that when Lao Duan was collecting things, he collected private goods and bought five oceans for 100 yuan.

Now this thing is worthless, even if the gold pancakes are taken out and sold by gram, they are only worth two or three thousand, which is far from the money to buy a car.

Aunt Xian saw that he was determined not to accept it, so she stopped insisting and took the things back.

Gu Zhengdong continued to write in the diary for a while, and then crawled back to bed.

The sleeping position is different tonight, usually Longlong is next to him, today it is Xiaoming.

Xiao Ming has grown in stature, he was thin and weak before, but now his cheeks are full of flesh.

Gu Zhengdong looked at this kid and loved him too, couldn't help but kissed him on the cheek.

He felt Xiao Ming's eyelashes tremble, but his eyes did not open.

The house was the busiest when I woke up in the morning. Today's breakfast was bought by Grandma Bai and Aunt Xian from the morning market. There were five freshly cooked corns. The four children and Gu Zhengdong each ate one.

"Don't eat it when you are in kindergarten. If you eat too much, you won't be able to digest it."

After Aunt Xian instructed them, Grandma Bai took them out.

Before going out, Gu Zhengdong took another look at the bb machine.The world without Huo Xiaojiao is so quiet that it makes people feel desolate.

Today he wants to go to the steel factory. If the deal is settled and the machinery in the yard is sold, the factory will receive a large sum of money, and the cash will be able to circulate. Unlike now, as long as the paper factory pays more slowly , it's tight here.

Gu Zhengdong couldn't tell others that the payment of salary hurt his vitality a bit.Too much cash to spend.

Now every day in the relocation area to collect waste products in cash, this is not a small sum.

So he told Zang Aizi to follow up closely, and to implement every order to the end, and he could no longer make a large amount of advances like before.

On the note given to him by the old factory manager, there was the phone number of the director of the purchasing department of the steel factory, but he didn't dare to go directly to it.

The steel factory is in the northeast corner of the city, and the air is not good when you are far away, and there is a sticky smell that chokes your throat.

Gu Zhengdong was not willing to call a taxi, the road was too far, and a round trip cost tens of yuan, and he was short of money now.

Big factories have the demeanor of big factories. In the early 90s, the major state-owned enterprises were still in the limelight, the planned economy was still the mainstream, the factories were very fat, and the gates were well-built.

Gu Zhengdong walked to the side door. The door was closed tightly. It was working hours and no workers came in or out.

Seeing him coming, the guard came over.

"Hi, I'm here to see Director Liang of the Purchasing Department." Gu Zhengdong smiled apologetically.

"Director Liang? Have you made an appointment?"

"Yes."

"Then I'll make a call." The guard turned and walked back, Gu Zhengdong regretted it, and this question revealed his truth.

"Comrade!" He hurriedly called the guard.

"Huh?" The doorman is an old fritter, and when he sees that he is not confident, he guesses that he has something to do or is lying, his expression is saying, he knows you are lying to me.

"The old director of the machinery factory made an appointment for me, please mention it."

The guard was noncommittal and entered the guard's room.

Soon he came out, which can be described as a trot, unlocked and opened the door, all in one go.

Gu Zhengdong was still stunned at the door.

"Come in, Director Liang is waiting for you." This politeness made Gu Zhengdong a little flattered. It seems that the old factory manager did not exaggerate, and these people gave him face.

The purchasing department was in the office building, Gu Zhengdong entered the office building, registered again, and then went upstairs.

Director Liang was a tall and strong man. Gu Zhengdong was 1.8 meters tall, and he felt a little oppressed in front of him.

"Are you the old factory manager?" Director Liang cut to the chase and asked the details first.

"I've bought the machinery factory now."

"Heh, you're the one who owed 41 yuan? You're so brave!"

Gu Zhengdong didn't expect that he became famous because of this.

"It's not bold, someone has to carry it."

"What do you want from me? I heard that you are collecting waste products. Our factory has a large demand. You are a small family. It's not worth making a fuss. Save yourself."

It turned out that the face of the old factory manager was limited to letting Gu Zhengdong meet people. As for talking about business, it was of no help at all.

"I have a lot of goods, I don't know if you can swallow them." Gu Zhengdong hurriedly showed his hole cards, otherwise there would be no chance.

"Didn't you mean the machinery in your yard?" When Director Liang said this, Gu Zhengdong's heart turned cold.

"That's all."

"You don't even think about it. The relationship between me and the old factory manager, if the batch of things can be shipped out, he will throw it to you? We have thought of all the ways, but it is useless." Director Liang shook his head.

It's not that Gu Zhengdong doesn't understand, he just doesn't give up.

"That means, if I can get the stuff out, you'll take it, don't you?"

"Of course, as long as you get the stuff to the factory! No, I'll accept whatever you can get on the road!" Director Liang promised, patted his chest.

Gu Zhengdong still has confidence in this big northern man, and believes that he can count on what he says.

But how to get things out is a real problem.