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In this era, people pursue the so-called "three turns and one sound".

That is, the four main items: bicycle, sewing machine, watch, and radio.

Ordinary families consider owning "three turns and one sound" (a sewing machine, a watch, a radio, and a telephone) as the ultimate goal in life.

However, very few people actually manage to do it.

Naturally, the more large items one owns, the better.

This means that the better the family's financial situation, the easier it is for them to find a wife.

Just like how Jia Dongxu won Qin Huairu's heart with a sewing machine back then.

Therefore, Zhao De already had a bicycle ticket.

Naturally, I can't wait to buy one.

When the topic of marriage came up, Zhao De was filled with resentment.

If it weren't for Jia Zhangshi's interference...

It ruined his reputation.

Zhao De had long since settled down and started a family, enjoying a peaceful life with his wife, children, and a warm bed.

His coworkers in the same workshop at the factory, who were around his age.

The oldest child is already old enough to run errands.

Continuing the family line is one aspect.

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Having a wife who can cook, do housework, wash clothes, and warm the bed is so convenient!

If it weren't for the system, my life would have been ruined by Jia Zhangshi.

He was truly at a loss when faced with such a shameless shrew.

But now...

Just wait and see, the Jia family's good days are yet to come!

And the eldest uncle and Sha Zhu, whom the Jia family relied on, will not escape either.

While thinking about these things, Zhao De had already left the factory and was walking towards the nearby bus stop.

I remembered that I received a sewing ticket for signing in today.

So he decided to just buy a sewing machine as well.

Zhao De checked the valuables in his pockets.

In addition, there was the bonus I just received from the factory.

He had a total of 1067 yuan in cash.

Fifty catties of wheat flour, thirty catties of pork, twenty catties of meat coupons, thirty catties of grain coupons, ten catties of sugar coupons, a sewing machine ticket, a bicycle ticket, and five industrial coupons.

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Walking on the snow-covered road, Zhao De's feet were freezing cold, and his hands were just as cold.

But his heart burned with boundless passion, for he knew that wonderful days had come!

Next, Zhao De took a bus to Zhengyangmen.

Soon after, he successfully found a supply and marketing cooperative that sold bicycles.

In this era, bicycles were called "28-inch big bars".

There are three brands: Flying Pigeon, Forever, and Phoenix.

Zhao De chose a Flying Pigeon brand bicycle, which cost 164 yuan.

Although the price is indeed a bit high, he believes that buying it early means enjoying it sooner.

Moreover, in a few years, the price of bicycles is estimated to rise to several hundred yuan per bicycle.

After paying for the bicycle and paying the ticket, he couldn't take the new bike away immediately.

Registration, license plate issuance, and stamping are required, and a related fee of three yuan must be paid annually.

Zhao De spent an hour completing all the formalities.

Looking at the brand-new bicycle beside him, a look of joy spread across his face.

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In this day and age, owning a bicycle is definitely a prestigious thing.

Just like driving a sports car sixty years from now.

As Zhao De rode his bicycle through the streets and alleys.

In addition, his handsome and dashing image attracted a huge following.

Passersby cast envious glances.

"Look at this new car, it must have just been bought."

"Wow, this friend is really generous, he actually spent more than 160 yuan."

When will I be able to own my own bicycle? That would be so cool!

"Having money isn't enough; you also need a train ticket, which is what I'm currently lacking."

"Once I get a ticket and can buy a car, I'm going to ride a bike with one hand like everyone else."

I don't even know if he's married or not...

Listening to the discussions around me and my own thoughts, I felt the envious glances from those around me.

This made Zhao De very proud.

Since the invention of bicycles, travel speed has increased significantly compared to walking.

This is enough to say that Zhao De's living space has expanded at least tenfold.

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Afterwards, Zhao De went to the state-owned enterprise store of Jingcheng Department Store.

There are currently two brands of sewing machines on the market.

That is, the Bee Brand and the Peony Brand.

Zhao De chose the Peony brand, priced at 177 yuan.

After making the payment and delivering the relevant invoices, Zhao De did not rush to leave.

Instead, they turned to buy other items.

Since he had purchased two large items today, Zhao De thought it necessary to celebrate.

At the same time, it will make those guys quite jealous.

So he bought an enamel washbasin, five catties of peanuts, two catties of melon seeds, one catty of White Rabbit milk candy, one catty of assorted candy, and two bottles of Moutai liquor.

This round of shopping cost another 26 yuan, using up two jin of sugar coupons and one industrial voucher.

at the same time.

At Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, it was close to the end of the workday.

After listening to Lao Li's report, Director Yang...

He was walking briskly towards the company's canteen.

Inside the cafeteria, Sha Zhu had just finished tidying up four lunchboxes filled with food and was preparing to leave.

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Chapter Eight: Sha Zhu is punished and reprimanded by Factory Director Yang!

Sha Zhu had a rather unpleasant afternoon.

This was mainly due to the fact that the plan targeting Zhao De at noon had failed.

However, his mood had improved considerably by now.

The reason is that none of these four lunch boxes need to be given to anyone else tonight.

You can save it for yourself to enjoy in the evening.

With a little wine, life is truly delightful.

Thinking of this, Sha Zhu walked out with a big smile on his face.

Unexpectedly, just as I stepped out the door, I heard a stern rebuke.

"Shazhu, you stop right there!"

Sha Zhu looked up and saw that it was the factory manager.

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