Rebirth 1979: Marrying a poor girl at the beginning

Out of 3600 kilograms of yellow peaches, kilograms of good quality fruit were finally sorted out, and Lin Zhengjun gave Zhang Laibin yuan for the money.

"Zhengjun, thank you so much for today. When I have time, I will treat you and Director Xu and Director Hao to a drink." Zhang Laibin thanked him profusely.

"You're welcome."

"Zhengjun, there are still a lot of yellow peaches left on the tree. Why don't you be a good person..." Zhang Laibin said hesitantly.

"Captain Zhang, don't worry, I have collected them all. Once the yellow peaches are ripe, you can just transport them to the Hewan Brigade and find me." Lin Zhengjun said.

"Thank you so much!"

Zhang Laibin finally felt reassured and left the supply and marketing cooperative, chatting and laughing with the members of the Linhe Brigade.

"3600 yuan! Each family can get about ten yuan!"

"By the way, what do you think Lin Zhengjun is going to do with these yellow peaches?"

"Who knows? He is a model of sideline production at home. He always has his own way!"

"That's 50,000 to 60,000 kilograms in total. I think it's going to be difficult!"

"Who cares? Now that it's sold, we don't have to worry anymore. At least these two years of work have not been in vain!"

Seeing that all the members had dispersed, Xu Zhigong sat down on a chair and panted heavily as if relieved: "Oh, what a busy period. These members are really brave and dare to take action!"

He took a few sips of tea, and then suddenly asked, "By the way, Zhengjun, what are you doing here at the supply and marketing cooperative today?"

When Lin Zhengjun saw the gold Rolex, he immediately cried out, "Oh, it's eleven o'clock. How could I have forgotten my business? My family is putting up the beams of the new house today. I came to do some shopping. I have to cook for the members when I get home!"

"Raising the beam is a big deal. I'd like to join in the fun and go with you. Director Hao, you should go too!" Xu Zhigong said with a smile.

In fact, he went to Hewan Brigade to take the opportunity to complete the election of deputy captain and youth captain of Hewan Brigade and help Lin Zhengjun set up a cooperative. He was a little worried that Lin Zhengjun could not grasp the situation.

"Okay!" Hao Jianguo was also very happy.

There was no reason for Lin Zhengjun to refuse, so he hurried to buy food. Then the three of them rode their bicycles to the Hewan Brigade.

As for the yellow peaches, a tractor from the supply and marketing cooperative will transport them back in the afternoon.

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Hewan Brigade, new house construction site in the back mountain.

"What's going on? It's almost twelve o'clock and Zhengjun hasn't come back yet!"

"Raising the beam is a great event, the host must be present!"

"Don't tell me something has happened!"

"Ah! What could possibly go wrong on such a happy day? What a crow's mouth!"

Tang Xiaofu, Lin Hongying, Zhang Shuqin and others were eagerly waiting, full of worry. Lin Sanhuai was smoking a cigarette, frowning, and a little anxious.

At this moment, Lin Zhengjun and his two companions came rushing over on bicycles, with pork, liquor, etc. on the back seat.

"Oh, here it comes!"

"Isn't this Director Xu and Director Hao? Why are they here together?" Everyone hurriedly came forward, greeting and offering cigarettes.

"Is everything okay?" Lin Sanhuai asked.

"fine!"

Lin Zhengjun didn't rush to talk about the canned peaches. He smiled and said, "I met Director Xu and Director Hao at the supply and marketing cooperative. We talked about how to develop the collective economy. We were so obsessed with the conversation that we were delayed for a while!"

Hearing that Director Xu had arrived, Lin Bingde and Wei Mingxuan also rushed over: "Director Xu, why are you here?"

In fact, Lin Bingde and his colleagues did not like the commune leaders coming to the brigade. Not only did they have to report on their work, but they also had to drink and cook to entertain them, which was very troublesome.

Xu Zhigong said with a smile: "I heard that the main army's house was being put up, so I came to join in the fun and offer congratulations!"

As he spoke, he and Hao Jianguo both took out red envelopes and handed them to Lin Sanhuai.

Everyone had envious looks on their faces.

Lin Zhengjun is doing so well, not only has he built a big tiled house, but leaders also came to give him gifts and congratulations. What a great honor!

It is the only one in the Hewan Brigade.

Lin Sanhuai was flattered: "Director Xu, Director Hao, you can come if you want, but why are you giving me a red envelope? That's not allowed!"

Zhang Shuqin felt honored and said, "We are so happy that you can come. We cannot accept any red envelope, no matter how high it is!"

"No, that won't do. We are here to congratulate, so how can we not take a red envelope?" Hao Jianguo insisted on giving it.

There is bound to be a fight.

Finally, it was Lin Zhengjun who said, "Dad and Mom, this is a little gift from the two leaders. Please accept it and don't delay the raising of the beam!"

Seeing their son's words, the old couple accepted it reluctantly.

Xu Zhigong smiled enthusiastically and said, "Have you written the stickers? If you don't mind, I'll write them!"

An auspicious day must be chosen to raise the beam, and it must be done at noon when the yang energy is at its strongest, and it must be "pasted with colors".

The so-called "sticking colors" is a local custom, which is to stick auspicious words written on red paper on the beams of the house to bring good luck.

"Thank you Director Xu for the calligraphy!"

Tang Xiaofu and Lin Hongying quickly placed writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone on the table.

"okay!"

Xu Zhigong rolled up his sleeves and immediately started writing with his brush, writing the red couplets "Good luck on the beam raising", "Green dragon entwining jade pillars" and "White tiger supporting golden beams".

He had practiced calligraphy for several years and wrote quite well, so everyone applauded.

"Brother Jianguo, you should write one too!" Lin Zhengjun looked at Hao Jianguo and said with a smile.

Hao Jianguo shook his head like a rattle and said, "No, no, I can't write calligraphy well, so I won't embarrass myself."

"That's not right. I remember your signature was very beautiful, authentic cursive script." Lin Zhengjun urged.

"I've only practiced my signature very hard, but I'm really not good at the rest." Hao Jianguo's old face turned red.

"Just write it. It's mainly for the sake of good luck. Even if your writing is not good, we won't laugh at you."

Everyone applauded and urged Hao Jianguo to write faster.

"Then I will make a fool of myself!"

Hao Jianguo couldn't stand everyone's urging, so he had to go to the table and started writing tremblingly.

What he wrote, "People are harmonious in Daliang" and "The world is prosperous and the family business is thriving", are also good omen.

But I really have nothing to praise about the handwriting. It is so thin that it is about to break, and it is as thick and black as a lump of coal. It is crooked like a willow swaying in the wind, and it is shaking as if it is freezing cold. It is a typical "baby's handwriting".

Finally finished washing, Hao Jianguo looked like a donkey in the production team that had just plowed ten acres of land. He was sweating and panting from exhaustion.

"Brother Jianguo writes very well, with the flavor of Zheng Banqiao... puff puff!" Lin Zhengjun praised seriously, but still failed.

Everyone burst into laughter.

Xu Zhigong laughed so hard that tears came out: "I thought Hao Jianguo was just being polite when he said he made a fool of himself, but I didn't expect he really made a fool of himself."

"You little bastard, you said you wouldn't laugh at me! You!"

Hao Jianguo stared at Lin Zhengjun with tears in his eyes: "Forget it, forget it, don't post my calligraphy, it's shameful."

"It's okay. The main thing is to get a good start!" Lin Zhengjun insisted on pasting the couplet on the beam.

Amidst laughter and joy, everything was ready and the beam raising officially began.

Sixteen strong young men climbed up the roof and pulled the beams with ropes.

While pulling the beam, everyone shouted "one, two, one" to cheer them on. Every time they shouted, they would pull the rope and the beam would rise a lot.

And every time everyone shouted "one, two, one", the foreman Wei Shuangxi would shout a blessing, such as "The beams rise up and the family gathers auspiciousness", "The tile shop brings good luck", "The five blessings shine on the house", "The sun supports the pillars", etc.

For a moment, the courtyard was filled with the sound of shouts, and the atmosphere was joyful, lively and festive.

After the beams are pulled up to the roof, a master craftsman will check their position to see if they are straight and in place. This is also called "beam comparison".

The last step is "throwing the beam", which is definitely for a good luck.

Wei Shuangxi stood on the roof of the house and threw down candies, melon seeds, peanuts and red paper for adults and children to pick up, expressing his gratitude on behalf of the host family.

"Bang bang bang!"

"Crack!"

The firecrackers that had been prepared long ago were also lit at this time. The bursts of festive firecrackers indicated that the beam-raising ceremony had been successfully completed.

At this time, Lin Sanhuai and his wife were smiling happily, their eyes were bright and there were tears of joy in their eyes.

Their hearts felt sweeter than drinking honey, as if they could see the scene of the house being built, with children and grandchildren all around, and the people enjoying the happiness of family.

Tang Xiaofu looked at Lin Zhengjun with joy on her face, and she felt a little excited. The new house was almost finished, and the wedding was coming soon...