Chapter 218 Finally Another Step Forward

Watching my mother-in-law 'flee in panic'.

Wang Mengde, who was holding a teacup in his hand and drinking hot tea slowly, said to his wife with a smile:

"Shengnan, since the watch has been given to mom, she can give it to anyone else. You don't need to get involved."

He said as he took a sip of tea.

This tea was the fixed quota for Old He's family before the Chinese New Year this year. They have been hiding it and not willing to take it out, just waiting for him to come and drink it.

"Oh, I have to get involved. This time I gave the watch to Shengwen's wife, so I have to buy the same one for Shengwu's wife in the future.

In a few years, he will be of marriageable age. If I don't buy it, people will think I am biased.

If I buy one of this and a bicycle, my family doesn't have that many industrial coupons.

It would be better not to give anyone a bicycle. A bicycle is enough. There are so many families who don’t even have a bicycle.”

Seeing her man persuading her, He Shengnan explained in a low voice.

She is no longer as ignorant as she was a few years ago.

In Courtyard No. 95, she saw all kinds of dirty things between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and she grew a lot through Ran Xiaomei's words and deeds.

"It's not easy to get industrial coupons. Our family gets more than ten a month. In a few years, when Shengwu gets married, we can help him out with some more."

Wang Mengde said nonchalantly.

There are three people in their family working. Wang Hao and he alone make more than 200 yuan, and they get 11 industrial coupons every month.

With so many industrial coupons, apart from using some to buy industrial products, I really don’t know how to use the rest.

The bicycle and sewing machine in my house were both bought a few years ago. According to the quality of products of this era, they can be used for at least twenty years without breaking down.

"No, it won't work. A little help is fine, but if we have to help with everything, they will become dependent on us.

Besides, Yuanchao and Weiguo are already in their teens. In a few years, when they go to high school, it’s time to buy them bicycles.”

He Shengnan flatly refused.

In her heart, she actually wanted to help her parents' family more, but reason told her that it was better to have some limits.

I am now a member of the Wang family, so when thinking about issues, I should be more inclined to my husband's family.

Seeing her determined face, Wang Mengde felt very relieved.

However, he has space in his body and will not care about such a small thing.

"You, our family will not be short of industrial coupons, and we will have more and more in the future.

There are too many of them left at home and they will all expire if not used. Even if I lend them to Shengwen and Shengwu, I will ask them to return them slowly in the future."

After saying that, he saw his wife opening her mouth to say something, and then he said domineeringly:

"That's it."

"Okay, then listen to you."

He Shengnan was grateful in her heart, and her big eyes stared tenderly at the man in front of her.

She knew that her husband was taking care of her family.

It's said to be a loan, but there's no deadline given, so it's almost the same as a gift.

At this time, He Guangyao walked in from outside.

"Dad, you are back."

"Meng De, don't stand up. Drink your tea while I help you cook."

When he saw his son-in-law, He Guangyao couldn't help but smile.

Thanks to their son-in-law, their family's life now, although not prosperous due to the difficult times, is more or less acceptable.

Better than many residents in the yard.

Especially after my son started working at the supply and marketing cooperative, our family's living conditions improved a lot.

In addition, the future daughter-in-law was arranged by the son-in-law to work in a woolen factory. After the spring, the two of them got their marriage certificate. This was not just a simple addition of a new family member, but an additional person who was paid.

Even if you just started working as an apprentice, eighteen dollars and fifty cents a month is not a small amount.

Moreover, apprentices’ wages will increase by a few dollars every year. Once they are converted to regular employees and become first-level workers in the third year, their wages will almost double what they are now.

"Dad, cook less and just eat whatever you want."

When Wang Mengde saw the big carp in He Guangyao's hand, he said politely.

Just now, Zhou Xiaoyan had killed a chicken and also had half a pound of pork.

In other words, eggs are still not available in the market, otherwise chicken, fish, meat and eggs are all available.

"Haha, there aren't many dishes. It's only in the past two years that you need coupons to buy everything. If it was a few years after liberation, there would definitely be a whole table."

He Guangyao said with a generous smile.

Before liberation, their family was considered well-off because the old man had traveled far and wide when he was young and saved up some household items.

Later, as there were more children in the family and he was the only one earning money, their conditions gradually became worse.

noon.

At the dining table in the living room, sitting at the top was old man He Youyu, and sitting below were He Guangyao and one of his brothers.

Wang Mengde sat in the guest seat, and below him were He Shengnan and He Shengwen.

As for Zhou Xiaoyan, she took He Shengwu, He Yanan, and the Wang Yuanxun brothers and opened a small table next to them.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

The topic turned to He Shengwen.

"Shengwen, give your brother-in-law a toast. He has helped you a lot in the past two years, whether it's work or other things."

He Youyu instructed his eldest grandson with a beaming face.

Although he is old, he is still in good health because he practiced martial arts for many years when he was young, and he speaks with full energy.

After hearing what his grandfather said, He Shengwen quickly stood up, picked up the wine glass, and thanked Wang Mengde:

"Brother-in-law, thank you for taking care of me."

As he said this, he tilted his head back and drank the whole cup of wine.

"Shengwen, you're welcome. We are all family."

Wang Mengde also drank a cup of wine, and then said with a smile.

"By the way, Dad, where will Shengwen live after he gets married?"

The He family only has two rooms in this yard. Not to mention after they get married, even now, there is almost no room for them.

"Haha, I figured this out years ago. There's a wealthy family in our alley with dozens of rooms that the government has arranged to rent out to individuals.

There happened to be a family that had given up their lease due to job transfer, so I rented it to them.”

He Guangyao said cheerfully.

Wang Mengde had mentioned before that he wanted his son to live in Yuer Hutong.

But he is a man who cares about his reputation, and it is not easy to say that his son lives in his son-in-law's house.

So two or three months ago, I contacted the neighborhood committee.

Because of his son-in-law's reputation, the leaders of the neighborhood committee are now very familiar with him and are also concerned about their family affairs.

Soon after learning that someone had moved out, the neighborhood committee immediately notified them to come over and sign the lease contract.

"How is this house? How big is it?"

Wang Mengde asked curiously.

He also knew a thing or two about the issue of wealthy families' houses being rented out.

Xu Damao's father-in-law, the Lou family, had a lot of real estate, which was rented out to workers who had no houses.

Of course, the Lou family also took measures in advance, hiding some properties and registering them under the names of former servants.

"This is a wing room, plus a small side room next to it, it's enough for them to live in, even if they have children in the future, they can still live there.

It is also close to here, just a few minutes’ walk away, very convenient.”

He Guangyao explained.

As far as he knew, as soon as the family announced that they were going to relocate, many people started to watch them. Housing in Beijing is very tight now, and many young workers still live in the dormitories provided by the factory after getting married.

Life after marriage is no different from living apart, it’s extremely inconvenient.

This was not yet the 1970s or 1980s, and the difficult times had not yet passed. The various units and factories did not have the money or materials to build their own employee dormitories.

Today's dormitory buildings are very simple, with often four or five people living in one room.

It will take a few more years before units will start building dormitory buildings, and after that, they will raise funds to build houses.

"That's fine. One wing room and an ear room will be enough."

Wang Mengde nodded.

He knew in his heart that it must be the neighborhood committee here that was taking care of the He family.

Otherwise, it would be good enough for He Shengwen and his wife to get a side room.

After chatting and laughing, they were soon satisfied with the food and drink.

After Zhou Xiaoyan, He Shengwu and He Yanan cleaned up the table, they sat together to drink tea and chat.

"Brother-in-law, I will wait until a few days before the wedding to buy a bicycle."

He Shengwen spoke.

"Shengwen, don't wait until you get married to buy it. If it's out of stock, you'll be dumbfounded."

He Shengnan spoke hurriedly without waiting for Wang Mengde to speak.

Even though you need tickets or industrial coupons to buy a bicycle now, it blocks more urgent needs.

However, due to the difficulties in recent years and planned production, many shopping malls are out of stock from time to time.

It would be troublesome if it was out of stock.

"Then I'll buy it a month in advance?"

He Shengwen said with some hesitation.

He wanted to buy it later because he thought that with an extra month, his family would have a few more industrial coupons.

Now that I have heard what my sister said, I suddenly thought of this question.

"It's okay. Just go to Wangfujing and find the manager of their mall. Just mention my name and ask him to reserve one for you in advance."

Wang Mengde said casually on the side.

Manager Qi of Wangfujing Shopping Mall has become Director Qi in the past two years, but his patients went to the hospital to seek treatment from him some time ago.

By the way, I also privately inquired about the news of "Palace Emperor Pill".

When he left, he thanked the master profusely and walked away with the two bottles in his arms.

Leaving a bicycle as a small favor was no big deal for him. On the contrary, people were eager to ask him for more help.

"Yeah, then I'll find some time to go look for him after the New Year."

He Shengwen said excitedly.

At the same time, I secretly thought to myself that my brother-in-law really has a wide network of contacts, and it seems that he has acquaintances in every unit.

"By the way, on the day of your wedding, I will send the three bicycles from home over, and then I will ride four bicycles to pick up the bride."

"That's great, thank you brother-in-law."

He Shengwen was surprised and thanked repeatedly.

He could imagine that on his wedding day, he and his relatives and friends would ride four bicycles to pick up his bride, which would definitely make his girlfriend's family look at him with admiration.

Stayed there until it was almost dark.

Wang Mengde and He Shengnan were just about to rush to Nanluoguxiang.

Before leaving, someone stuffed a red envelope into He Yanan, which contained a huge sum of two yuan.

The happy little girl's eyes narrowed into a crescent shape.

She has become a wealthy woman now. He Shengwen gives her three cents every month, and her brother-in-law also often gives her one or two dollars.

As a result, she already had more than ten dollars of pocket money at a young age.

If Zhou Xiaoyan hadn't known that her son-in-law doted on her, she would have found a reason to confiscate her money long ago.

The four-day holiday passed in a flash.

Thursday, morning.

Wang Mengde first came to Pu Lao's office.

Carry the two stoves in the house outside and light the honeycomb coal with firewood.

By the time Pu Lao arrived, the room had begun to gradually warm up.

"Meng De, have you received the news? The plague from 2014 has been brought under control. Although it is spreading rapidly, your prescription is effective and it was discovered in time.

The scope of this plague outbreak is much smaller than the two before and after liberation, and this is all thanks to you."

"Sir, I just met Vice President Zhu at the gate of the hospital and heard what she said."

Wang Mengde said with a smile.

He washed the teacup again, then poured a cup of hot tea for Pu Lao and himself.

In fact, unlike what others have said, during the New Year period, except for a few communes in the south, there was no panic in other places, which means the epidemic has been under control.

In addition, no one has bothered him these days, which also explains the problem.

"Well, besides this news, there is another piece of news that will surely make you happy to hear."

Mr. Pu held the teacup in both hands, warming his hands while speaking with a smile.

"What's the news, sir?"

"Haha, because you found a way to treat the plague a few days ago, the higher authorities held a meeting to study it, and communicated with the dean and vice dean of our institute.

From now on, you will be in charge of the Institute of Internal Medicine of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

This time, you are no longer a temporary or nominal position. In a few days, the institute will officially appoint you.

By the way, only a few of us know this news, so please don’t spread it to anyone else to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

Pu Lao twirled his beard with his hands and said happily.

On the one hand, he was happy that his favorite disciple had finally become independent and legitimate.

On the other hand, he is old and does not have the energy to manage some affairs of the department. Now he just needs to be a good deputy dean, which makes his life much easier.

"Sir, don't worry. I won't tell anyone until the appointment is officially announced."

Wang Mengde grinned and agreed.

Great, I got promoted again.

Finally, we took another step forward.

As the top Chinese medicine research institution in the country, he can become the head of a department at the age of 27.

I dare not say that there has been no one before and no one after him, but it is no exaggeration to say that he is a genius.

a few days later.

The news that Wang Mengde became the youngest department head at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine spread throughout the institute.

Even the external medical and health system was talking about it.

"Congratulations, senior brother."

Li Xiang brought several fellow junior students to his office and congratulated him repeatedly.

"Brother, you have become the director of the Institute of Internal Medicine. Should we do something to celebrate?"

Sun Xiaoru shook her twin ponytails and laughed.

"celebrate?"

Wang Mengde smiled and said:

"We have to celebrate. Let me think, what should we do?

Well, why don't we pick a research direction as a way to celebrate."

(End of this chapter)