In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

There's also some news about the border issue; India is stirring up trouble again.

Although they are all ordinary people, the people of Beijing have a high level of political awareness and pay special attention to national affairs.

Wang Xingguo also joined in the fun, occasionally chiming in with his own opinions and echoing his neighbor's insightful views, providing plenty of emotional value for everyone.

It was 9:30 when Wang Xingguo went back inside.

He didn't go to sleep immediately, but went straight into his personal space. His personal space was quite large, about the size of two football fields.

He now grows various crops in the space, including wheat, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sorghum, peanuts, soybeans, sunflowers, vegetables, and a few pear trees...

He wanted to plant everything he could get his hands on in his space, because he knew very well that resources would be hard to come by in the days to come, and planting some himself was the safest option.

He prepared some vegetables and fruits to feed the chickens and ducks, and then prepared some to feed the fish. Only then did Wang Xingguo leave the space, take off his shoes, and go to bed.

"Second brother, it's eight o'clock, aren't you up yet?"

"I'm going to sleep in today, don't bother me, or I'll beat you up..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xingmin shook his head, left, and returned to the living room. Wang Xingning, who was covered in matchboxes, laughed and said, "Fourth brother, are you stupid? Second brother said yesterday that he wanted to sleep in, and you still went to wake him up. If you anger him, you'll get a spanking."

Wang Xingmin pouted and said, "Yesterday, my second brother said he made a lot of money. I was thinking of waking him up so he could buy me a sugar cake, but who knew he was so lazy. Oh well, I'll just stick matchboxes to the table."

Wang Xingning joked, "Are you stupid? Since your eldest brother got married and has money, your second brother can also find a job on his own, and your third sister has savings too, okay?"

Wang Xingmin's eyes lit up and he said, "That's right! Third Sister, my act of pasting matchboxes also contributed, so why don't we go buy some sugar cakes?"

Wang Xingning wasn't one to spoil the mood, and because things were going well at home, he was in a great mood and immediately suggested they go shopping together.

If it weren't for the pressures of life, who would want to be so mature at such a young age?

Wang Xingning is very happy about the changes in her family. Although she is only thirteen years old, she is already thinking about her future.

She wasn't sure if she could get into a vocational school, which would mean facing the issue of finding a job in three years.

If both of my older brothers have jobs, then they definitely won't abandon me, their younger sister.

If my two older brothers do well, I might be able to get a job too. These days, there's a big difference between having a job and not having one.

Girls without jobs can't marry into very good families. At least in families of cadres, both daughters-in-law and sons-in-law will value the other's job.

So she was very sensible and knew early on what she should do to make her family's life better and to make her own future better.

Wang Xingguo was really tired because he had been busy collecting fish all day yesterday using his space, so he didn't plan to go out today. He would just rest at home and go to the gambling den to sell some fish in the evening.

When he woke up again, it was already noon; he was awakened by hunger.

Upon arriving in the living room, Wang Xingning said to him, "Second Brother, you're awake! Fourth Brother was craving sugar pancakes today, so I took him to buy a few. I didn't expect to run into a stall secretly selling scallion pancakes. I brought you two; I remember you like scallion pancakes."

Wang Xingguo said happily, "Great! My sister is so thoughtful, she even thought about what her second brother likes to eat."

Wang Xingning smiled playfully and said, "Of course, I can only eat whatever my second brother likes to eat. I will never forget that."

Wang Xingmin eagerly went to pour him some cooled boiled water. While eating his scallion pancake, Wang Xingguo said to the two of them, "I have to go out later, so I won't be eating dinner at home. You can eat when your older brother comes back; you don't need to wait for me."

Wang Xingning nodded and said, "Okay, then Second Brother, you must be careful and don't come back too late."

Just as Wang Xingguo finished eating his scallion pancake, his classmate Li Zhengang called out from outside the courtyard, "Xingguo, are you home?"

Wang Xingguo replied, "Zhengang, I'm home. Come in quickly."

Li Zhengang walked in, and Wang Xingning and the other man quickly greeted him, saying they wouldn't make him tea, just a bowl of cold boiled water would suffice.

Since they were all acquaintances, Li Zhengang didn't stand on ceremony. He drank the cold water before saying to Wang Xingguo, "Xingguo, I heard from Da Erduo that you're quite well-connected now, able to get your hands on fish and such. Is that true?"

Wang Xingguo didn't answer his question, but instead asked in confusion, "No, Zhengang, with your family's circumstances, do you really need to hire someone to get fish?"

He knew very well that Li Zhengang's family was a cadre family. His father was a section-level cadre, and his brother was a soldier who later became a technician. How could such a family possibly lack fish?

Li Zhengang chuckled and said, "It's not difficult for my family to get two fish to eat. The key is that it's not my family that wants to eat them, but our workplace. So I have to run around trying to find connections."

Wang Xingguo exclaimed in surprise, "No way! Last month when we met you you said you hadn't found a suitable job yet, and this month you're already working for our company? Good heavens, are you kidding me?! Confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll be punished severely. Quickly explain what happened."

Li Zhengang talked about his job with a smile. He had only been working there for a week. It wasn't a particularly good company; it was just a subsidiary of a large factory.

The advantage is that it's very easy and the work isn't tiring, because the staffing system follows that of the big companies, so the salary is the same as that of regular employees in those big companies.

The downside is that it's relatively difficult to get promoted in such subordinate units, since there are only a few cadre positions available, and it's hard for them to get a chance.

However, his family is well-off, so he doesn't mind these things. The main reason is that it's close to home; he only needs to walk five minutes to get to work.

Wang Xingguo laughed and cursed, "Damn it, it takes me half an hour to walk to school, and you only have a five-minute walk to work. I'm so envious!"

Li Zhengang said smugly, "There's nothing I can do about it. Who told you not to be born into my family as my younger brother?"

"Get lost! I'm half a month older than you, so I should be the older brother, okay?"

After laughing and joking for a while, Wang Xingguo realized that this bastard had helped him find connections to get the fish not for his own sake at all!

This guy has his eye on the purchasing agent's sister. He's doing this for his future brother-in-law and is trying to show off his abilities!

Those classmates who are close to Wang Xingguo all know that he and Li Xiuping are dating, and they also know that he often visits Li's house. Sooner or later, they will be able to return home together as a couple.

Therefore, Li Zhengang humbly asked for advice on how to pursue a girl!

Wang Xingguo extended his finger, making a scissor shape.

Unfortunately, Li Zhengang was too young and didn't understand what he meant at all.

Wang Xingguo laughed and cursed, "You bastard, you want me to teach you my secret techniques, and you won't even give me a cigarette? That's so unfair!"