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

Wang Xingguo purchased surplus winter vegetables from the three major car dealerships at high prices. These were mostly second- or third-grade vegetables of poor quality, but Wang Xingguo didn't care. He simply used the money from his slush fund. He used the outer leaves to feed pigs, chickens, ducks, and fish, and ate the cabbage hearts.

The night market is now like a farm, with more than 30 pigs, as well as many chickens and ducks. The district commerce bureau applied for a quota of 40 pigs to buy them.

This time they don't plan to kill them all to sell. They'll kill one every three days. Anyway, there's only so much meat left. If they want more meat, they can just offer an exorbitant price!

Wang Changshun led his men over with a sheep and said to Wang Xingguo, "Xingguo, take this sheep back and eat it. After the clan has submitted its purchase quota, this is the only sheep left. Selling it won't yield much profit, and killing it won't be enough to share. Everyone says we should just give it to you."

Wang Xingguo quickly said, "No, I'll pay. I can't just take the village's public property for nothing."

Wang Changshun shook his head and said, "Don't say that. Everyone has seen how much you've done for the clan. This is everyone's way of showing their appreciation, so please stop talking nonsense."

Since things had been said to this extent, Wang Xingguo could no longer refuse and had no choice but to accept the sheep.

When he returned to the night market with the last load of cabbages and sheep, everyone ran out to unload the truck.

Niu Ye pulled Wang Xingguo along excitedly and said, "Xingguo, people are here! They've started moving in."

Wang Xingguo was stunned for a moment, then realized that this meant someone had moved into the dormitory compound of the night market.

He quickly asked, "Have any leaders moved in?"

Uncle Niu nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right, he's definitely a high-ranking leader. He's surrounded by several bodyguards carrying submachine guns. Seeing this, we didn't dare to get closer."

Wang Xingguo asked, "Are there many people here?"

Uncle Niu nodded: "Quite a few, at least a dozen households have arrived one after another. The security guards from the housing management bureau helped us move our things. We wanted to help, but when we saw the guards carrying submachine guns, we were intimidated and didn't dare to lend a hand."

Wang Xingguo laughed and said, "You have something to hide. You don't even dare to say hello or ask a question. I'll go back and see what's going on, and see if I can lend a hand."

Master Niu nodded and said, "Go ahead and see what kind of leader is coming. We'll know so we'll be prepared and avoid offending them."

Wang Xingguo told Wang Xingye to drive the truck back to the courtyard and park it after unloading the goods. He also explained the origin of the sheep and asked Wang Xingye to help arrange for someone to raise them for the time being.

He plans to slaughter the sheep later, freeze the mutton, and then use it to nourish his family. Eating more mutton in winter can help the body resist the cold.

The main problem is that if things are always kept inside, it's not very convenient to take them home. It's better to display them in the open.

It was already 5 p.m. when Wang Xingguo returned to the gate of the compound. He greeted the security guards, offered them cigarettes, lit one, and asked, "Hey guys, I've been busy with winter vegetable storage in the countryside these past few days. I heard people have started moving into our compound?"

The security guard nodded and said, "Yes, people will be moving in today and tomorrow. Director Wang, you should pay them a visit later. A leader specifically asked to see you."

Wang Xingguo was taken aback, then asked in surprise, "Which leader wants to see me?"

"It's Director Li, who lives in room 203 of building 7. I can't say which unit he works for, but he specifically asked to see you. Go and see what's going on later."

Wang Xingguo nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go back inside and change my clothes first. I've gotten too dirty these past few days, I can't go to see the boss like this."

When Wang Xingguo got home, he greeted Li Xiuping. There was hot water available, so he mixed it with water, washed his hair, took a shower, and changed into clean clothes.

When it's cold, they dress like this: an undershirt, a sweater, a cotton-padded jacket, and work clothes on top.

The advantage of this is that you only need to change your underwear and work clothes, instead of getting your sweaters and cotton-padded coats dirty, which can't be washed often and easily become less warm.

It's alright now, the weather isn't too cold yet, it only gets colder at night.

Wang Xingguo put some things into a bag. Seeing this, Li Xiuping asked curiously, "Xingguo, who are you going to give a gift to?"

Wang Xingguo explained, "The security personnel said that Director Li, who moved in today, specifically asked to see me. I didn't know who he was, so I brought some things to pay him a visit."

Li Xiuping nodded and said, "I see. Quite a few people did move in today. I wonder what Director Li wanted with you. Be careful what you say, or you might offend someone."

Wang Xingguo laughed and said, "Silly wife, I'm not stupid. How could I possibly say something that would offend someone?"

Li Xiuping rolled her eyes at him and said, "Who knows you? If it weren't for your troublemaking, we would probably be living a peaceful life now. Instead, we've been on tenterhooks for so long before we finally got a definite answer."

Wang Xingguo understood what his wife meant; it was about how they used to worry about being treated like dirty gloves, something they would throw away after use.

However, all their worries vanished after Minister Liu affirmed their work at the night market that night.

Wang Xingguo always expressed his love for Li Xiuping in his own way, by hugging her and kissing her.

Li Xiuping was in a bad mood during her pregnancy, always feeling that she had gained weight and looked ugly. Wang Xingguo would express his love for her in his own way, which played a great role in stabilizing her emotions.

Carrying the things, I arrived at the foot of Building 7. The boiler room was right next to it. The people in charge of the boiler room were arranged by the street office. Two people took turns on duty. Their job was to clean up the coal ash, add coal, and turn on the water tap.

The work isn't tiring, but the pay isn't high either. Although I'm a permanent employee, I only earn 28 yuan a month.

The person on duty now is Old Sun, an old man who is close to fifty years old. He is very kind and was assigned to work here because he is a poor household under the street office.

Old Sun really likes this job because with this extra income, his family has finally shaken off the label of being a poor household.

Being labeled as a poor household is a bad thing; it will make it difficult for Old Sun's grandson to get married in the future. Therefore, Old Sun cherishes this job because he has the opportunity to escape poverty.

Wang Xingguo handed half a pack of cigarettes to Old Sun and said with a smile, "Uncle Sun, you've worked hard. Keep it for a smoke tonight to keep you awake."

Old Sun chuckled and said, "It's not hard work at all. I like this job. Thank you, Director Wang. These cigarettes are so good, I won't be polite."

Wang Xingguo smiled and waved his hand, then continued walking towards Building 7.

Don't be fooled by the fact that they only have seven buildings; the area is actually quite large.

A typical room in a two-bedroom apartment is 3.5 meters by 4.5 meters. The living room, kitchen, and bathroom together are 4.5 meters by 4 meters, meaning a two-bedroom apartment is approximately 50 square meters.

The three-bedroom apartment is even larger, with an area of ​​nearly 80 square meters.

The building area on the first floor alone is more than 8,000 square meters. Adding the area between the buildings and the specially reserved green space, the total area is about 11,000 square meters.

Wang Xingguo originally intended to allocate the green area as his private plot, but the leader later spoke up, saying that the land should be used as public land for all staff, and the vegetables and fruits planted next year should be divided equally, with everyone taking time to plant and manage them together.