Reborn in '77, I have a job panel!

Chapter 83 Exchange and Learning

Including what I had before, I have over six hundred yuan in my hands.

He thought to himself that he should go and buy a sewing machine.

That day, he went to the county to find Cui Minggui again.

Cui Minggui handed him the sewing ticket and said, "Go to the department store, the Butterfly brand, it'll cost you a little over 140 yuan."

Qian Cheng took the ticket and thanked him profusely.

He went to the department store and bought a Butterfly brand sewing machine.

The brand new, black body was printed with gold flowers, and it made a clicking sound when you stepped on it.

He tied the sewing machine to the back of his bicycle and slowly rode back to the village.

Upon reaching the village entrance, they attracted another crowd of onlookers.

"A sewing machine! Chengzi bought another sewing machine!"

"This kid's really struck it rich!"

"A bicycle, a sewing machine, all that's missing is a watch."

Qian Cheng smiled and said, "No rush, take your time."

He rode the sewing machine home, and when Hou Yufen saw it, her eyes welled up with tears again.

"Chengzi, we have everything we need."

Qian Cheng said, "Mom, there will be more in the future."

He moved the sewing machine into the house and placed it by the window.

Hou Yufen sat on it and tried stepping on it; it made a clicking sound.

She laughed, and as she laughed, tears fell from her eyes.

Qian Cheng walked over and patted her on the shoulder.

"Mom, our family's life will only get better and better from now on."

Hou Yufen nodded and wiped away her tears.

Hou Yufen was overjoyed for several days after the sewing machine was bought.

She learned tailoring when she was young, but her family became poor and couldn't afford a machine, so she had to give up her skills. Now that she has a sewing machine, she can't wait to use it every day. First, she made a new jacket for Qian Cheng, then a pair of trousers for Qian Lu, and then two sets of clothes for her unborn grandson.

The eldest sister-in-law looked at the little clothes, her eyes full of smiles.

"Mom, you're so skillful."

Hou Yufen said, "What's so special about it? It's been so many years, we've all become rusty."

Qian Cheng watched from the side, feeling happy as well.

Life was going smoothly, he had some extra money, he bought a big new item for the house, his mother had work to do, his sister-in-law was happy, and his older brother felt at ease. He felt that this was what it meant to live a good life.

The egg business is still going strong, bringing in over forty jin a day, steadily and surely. Bean sprouts are also on track, with fifty jin delivered to the mine daily. Qian Cheng calculated that these two businesses combined would earn him about one hundred and twenty or thirty yuan a month.

He thought to himself that once he saved up a bit more, he could buy a watch too. Then, with a bicycle, a sewing machine, and a watch, he would have all three major items.

That afternoon, he was collecting eggs at the brigade headquarters when Captain Li arrived.

"Chengzi, I need to tell you something."

Qian Cheng put down what he was doing: "Uncle, what's up?"

Captain Li said, "The commune issued a notice saying they're going to hold a sideline business experience exchange meeting, and each village is asked to send a representative to speak. I discussed it with Secretary Zheng, and we'd like you to go."

Qian Cheng was stunned for a moment: "What? What did you say?"

Captain Li said, "Just tell us how you started your side business and how you led everyone to make money. In the past six months, you've made the most noise and achieved the most significant results in our village. It's appropriate for you to speak on this."

Qian Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, I'll go, but I have to make it clear that it's not something I did alone. It was supported by the team, and everyone did it together."

Captain Li smiled: "Okay, that's settled then."

The exchange meeting is scheduled for three days from now, in the commune's auditorium.

Qian Cheng went back and told Hou Yufen, who was a little worried.

"You're going to speak? In front of so many people, is that really okay?"

Qian Cheng said, "Mom, it's okay. We did the right thing, so let's talk things out and not be afraid."

Hou Yufen nodded and said nothing more.

Zhang Mingxi was happy for him when he found out.

"Qian Cheng, you're really amazing, you've even managed to give a speech at the commune."

Qian Cheng laughed: "What's so great about it? We're just going to talk about what we did."

Zhang Mingxi looked at him, her eyes sparkling.

Anyway, I think you're amazing.

Three days later, Qian Cheng rode his bicycle to the commune.

The commune's auditorium was quite large, seating about a hundred people. Many people were present, mostly cadres from various production brigades and skilled individuals in sideline businesses. Qian Cheng found a seat in the back row and waited for the meeting to begin.

At the start of the meeting, the commune secretary spoke first, outlining the policies, and then invited representatives from each village to speak.

The previous speakers were all old news: how many acres of land they cultivated, how many pigs they raised, and how many side businesses they engaged in. Qian Cheng listened and found it all rather uninteresting.

When it was his turn, he walked onto the stage, stood there, and looked at the sea of ​​heads below, but he wasn't intimidated at all.

"Distinguished leaders and comrades, I am Qian Cheng from Laowozi Village."

He recounted everything he had done in the past six months, from sprouting beans to harvesting wild vegetables, running around the county and mines, being affiliated with the production brigade, and working alongside the villagers.

The people below listened and gradually quieted down, all looking at him.

"I think there are a few key points to starting a side business. First, you have to dare to dream; second, you have to dare to act; third, you have to understand the policies; and fourth, you have to work together with everyone. It's not true wealth when one person gets rich; true wealth is when everyone gets rich."

After he finished speaking, a round of applause erupted from the audience.

The commune secretary stood up, smiled, and shook hands with him.

"Comrade Xiao Qian, well said. It's so real, so vivid."

Qian Cheng smiled and said, "Secretary, you flatter me. I'm just telling you what we've done."

After the meeting, several people gathered around him, asking him how he did it. Some asked how to sprout bean sprouts, some asked how to harvest wild vegetables, and some asked how to find markets. Qian Cheng answered them all, helping wherever he could.

It was getting dark when I returned from the commune.

He got on his bike and headed towards the village. He felt quite pleased with himself on the way.

It wasn't because he was in the limelight, but because he felt that someone recognized what he had done.

Upon returning to the village, he first went to the Zhang family's house.

Zhang Mingxi was waiting at the door. When she saw him return, she quickly ran over.

"How is it?"

Qian Cheng said, "It's alright, I'm done."

Zhang Mingxi asked, "Aren't you nervous?"

Qian Cheng laughed: "I wasn't nervous, I was just talking."

Zhang Mingxi smiled too, her eyes filled with pride as she looked at him.

"Qian Cheng, you're really something."

Qian Cheng looked at her, and his heart warmed.

He suddenly remembered something and said, "Mingxi, let's go to the county in a few days."

Zhang Mingxi was taken aback: "What are you going to the county for?"

Qian Cheng said, "I'll buy some things and then take you shopping."

Zhang Mingxi blushed and nodded.

"it is good."

A few days later, it was a sunny day.

Qian Cheng rode his bicycle, with Zhang Mingxi on his back, towards the county.

Zhang Mingxi sat in the back seat, clutching his clothes, her hair blowing in the wind, a smile on her face.

After riding for more than an hour, we arrived in the county.

Qian Cheng first took her to the department store and they bought some things. Then they went to Qingping Hotel to find Cui Minggui.

Cui Minggui saw them and smiled.

"Oh, you brought your partner?"

Zhang Mingxi blushed instantly and lowered her head.

Qian Cheng smiled and said, "Boss Cui, this is my girlfriend, Zhang Mingxi."

Cui Minggui nodded, glanced at Zhang Mingxi, and said, "Good, good, a good match."

He gestured for them to sit down and had tea poured for them.

After chatting for a while, Cui Minggui suddenly asked, "Xiao Qian, how's your college entrance exam preparation going?"