Chapter 416: Small Family Theater, Comfortable Life
three days later
A light snow covered the entire city...it was still very cold in late spring.
Tian Fujun came to the steel rolling mill to report for duty. Secretary Wan had already received the news one day in advance.
Secretary Wan doesn’t know what’s going on now. Why did the young people who were withdrawn from the front line transfer to the steel rolling mill?
Tian Fujun himself couldn't understand why he was staying in the city of Beijing when he was told to return to the county town in Shaanxi Province to work.
But staying here is more promising than going to other places. You can start as the union chairman of a large factory with 10,000 employees. It's better than going back to be a deputy township head...
"Hello Secretary Wan, this is my letter of certification."
The so-called letters of certification were actually various lists of military merit, all praising Tian Fujun's achievements in his eight years of military service.
"Comrade Fujun is welcome to come to our steel mill. Right now, the whole country is in a state of disrepair. We need good comrades like you to join us. Our steel mill will surely reach a higher level in the future."
The two of them started to exchange pleasantries...
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Noon canteen small restaurant
The main leaders of the steel rolling mill held a banquet to welcome Tian Fujun.
Director Yang went to Xicheng for some business and had not returned. At the dinner table, Li Huaide tried hard to get close to Tian Fujun.
Lin Chen didn't make any move. He was just wondering when Tian Runye would come...
It is impossible that Tian Fujun entered the steel rolling mill for no reason.
"Chairman Tian, you have been in the army for seven or eight years. Are you married now? I will see if I can arrange a more suitable place for you to live..."
When Lin Chen mentioned marriage, Tian Fujun chuckled.
"I'm married. There was a gap of more than a year when the new society was just established. I applied to the organization for marriage, and then joined the volunteer army after marriage..."
Lin Chen was full of admiration after hearing this... He married a new wife and went to the front line again. He deserves to be a high-ranking official in the future...
"In that case, we still have a small courtyard in Nanluoguxiang, right in Maoer Hutong..."
Lin Chen is the office director, so it is his responsibility to arrange accommodation for Tian Fujun.
It is also close to the courtyard where he lives, and Lin Chen knows more about his wife Xu Aiyun.
However, Lin Chen did not ask about Tian Runye, otherwise it would be impossible to explain. Especially what if the baby was not born? It would be better to wait and enjoy the fruits of his labor...
"Okay, okay, thank you Director Lin. My wife has already replied to the telegram and will come to Sijiucheng in a few days."
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back kitchen
He Daqing was still cooking some stir-fried dishes for the small restaurant when Sha Zhu sneaked into the small kitchen.
"Dad, our family has prepared for tomorrow's banquet! My colleagues in the cafeteria have already started asking about it..."
He Da had made arrangements early in the morning. He couldn't cook for his family, so he asked his colleague, Chef Li, to help... The ingredients were ready, and they were just waiting to start the feast tomorrow.
"It's already been arranged. Go and invite your friends this afternoon!"
Sha Zhu suddenly laughed and picked up a piece of chicken and stuffed it into his mouth.
He Daqing ignored him, as if he was used to it.
Even if discovered, it is normal for the chef to taste the food to see how salty it is and then just be perfunctory about it.
Smart people don’t offend the cook. It’s really a harsh criticism and education. Who knows if he will add “ingredients” to the dish next time…
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Two o'clock in the afternoon
Publicity Department Screening Room
The factory leaders came to check Xu Damao's recent learning progress, and under the guidance of Lao Xu, a short movie began to play.
Lin Chen found an excuse to go out. Others were interested in watching movies, but he was not interested in watching movies with a group of old men...
Basement of Guanhuyuan
Lin Chen got himself a projector for the whole family to watch.
"Brother Lin Chen, you are so amazing. You can do this too!"
"It's easy to learn... Hurry up and sit down, we'll start soon."
Wen Li has petty-bourgeois sentiments to begin with, and is spoiled by Lin Chen every day... In the past two years, she has gone to the movies every month, and Lin Chen has accompanied her every time.
She wanted to go to the cinema to watch a movie recently, but Bai Ling and her friends said that it would be too crowded and messy. If she got squeezed or tripped, it would be a disaster...
Wen Li wanted to watch a movie, so she wanted Lin Chen to go with her. But as soon as she said she wanted to watch a movie, Lin Chen moved the movie theater to her home...
Several people squeezed on the big sofa and watched the movie with gusto... This was a perfect solution. In the future, we don't have to go to the cinema one by one with our friends.
Lin Chen is also planning to equip you with a TV in a few years, which will be more convenient than watching movies.
Lie down on the comfortable big sofa, accompanied by a variety of small fruit plates and snacks.
The Lin family’s own home theater was established today… From now on, they no longer have to go to crowded movie theaters.
When Lou Xiao'e and the others come back on Sunday, it will be even more lively...
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Evening
Lin Chen arranged for Qin Huairu and Bai Ling to pick them up for their seats at noon tomorrow.
There is a wedding in the He family this week, so we have to attend it.
"Okay, come pick us up tomorrow!"
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Xiyang Hutong
After Lin Chen and Li's mother left, he came back with a packed roast duck and other dishes.
In the morning, Anjie said he wanted to eat the roast duck from Bianyifang, so Lin Chen sliced it and packed a portion for him.
After Yu Li set the table, she said, "Sister An Jie, it's time to eat!"
"Well, wait a little longer. Brother Lin Chen will be here soon."
Yu Li hadn't seen Lin Chen for three days. When she heard that he was coming, she immediately went to prepare some dishes and chopsticks.
An Jie looked at the clever Xiao Yuli and was very satisfied. As soon as he said Brother Lin Chen was coming, she knew to prepare the dishes and chopsticks.
After spending the past few days together, the two have become good friends and sisters. Today, it's time to let her know something...
Anjie went to wash his hands and the door opened softly.
When Yu Li heard this, she hurried to open the door.
"Here I come! Brother Lin Chen, is that you?"
"It's me. I just came from your house... Your father will basically recover after changing the medicine this time."
After opening the door, Yu Li looked at the other person with admiration, her eyes full of gratitude... I hope my father will recover so soon.
"What are you daydreaming about? I brought the roast duck your sister Anjie wanted to eat. It won't taste good if it gets cold... Let's eat."
Yu Li had long known that An Jie was a clerk in Brother Lin Chen's office.
She was extremely envious. How nice it would be if she could see him every day...
After Yu Li reacted, her face turned slightly red.
"Oh, leave it to me! Go wash your hands..."
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Dinner table
The bacon that Yu's mother cooked was a bit out of tune with the food that Lin Chen brought back...
"Yu Li, put this bacon into the food box. Let's send it to your parents. Also take some duck meat and pancakes. Let them have a taste..."
Before Li refused, Lin Chen had already taken action.
Yu Li is now moved again...
Lin Chen picked up the lunch box and took Yu Li to Xiaoju Hutong where Yu lived...
"Brother Lin Chen, it's actually not necessary! We can heat up the leftovers and eat them tomorrow. It won't go bad in the cold weather now."
"Your father needs nutrition to recover soon. The ground ahead is slippery, please go slower. I almost slipped just now..."
Lin Chen said this and naturally grabbed her wrist...
Yu Li had no idea how many times she had walked this road. It was really slippery today because of the snow.
After she felt the warmth of Brother Lin Chen's big hand, her other hand pulled it up on its own initiative.
Yu Li took the initiative, so Lin Chen was not polite...
The snow was still falling, and the street lights were dim. Yu Li was so bold for the first time. They only met once every few days, and opportunities don't wait for anyone. There was no reason for them to support each other normally...
Lin Chen came out to deliver food with this intention...meat is not something that can be eaten for free.
A few minutes later, Lin Chen sent Yu Li to the entrance of Xiaoju Hutong.
"Go quickly, I'll wait for you here. Anjie is waiting for us to have dinner..."
After Yu Li let go of Lin Chen's hand, she walked home with her lunch box. She was so excited just now.
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