12dz Chapter 336: Make Up Money
Chapter 336: Make Up Money
Wu Xiaoxiao thought the same and said, "Then you should buy a bigger box. It's better than a small one that can't fit everything."
Zhang Ming hummed.
Halfway through their journey, the two men saw a villager, went over to ask him the location of the carpenter's house, then turned around and continued walking forward.
After no one was around, Zhang Ming spoke vaguely, "Xiao Xiao, um, I have something to tell you."
"Ah? You say." Wu Xiaoxiao looked at Zhang Ming in confusion.
"That's right. Can you advance me the money for those boxes, wooden basins and so on? I...my family didn't give me much money and I'm worried it's not enough. But don't worry, I will pay you back when I have money later. I will definitely pay you back!" Zhang Ming said somewhat awkwardly. He frowned and seemed very embarrassed, but because he was short of money, he had to make such an embarrassing request.
Wu Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered that Zhang Ming seemed to say this often in the past, but she had not received a penny of his repayment so far. However, she quickly put this thought behind her. She looked at the handsome and clean face of the man in front of her, and nodded and agreed for some reason, "Okay, I'll help you pay first."
"Thank you, Xiaoxiao, you are really my best friend. If you hadn't accompanied me to the countryside this time, I can't imagine how embarrassed I would be." Zhang Ming looked at her with gratitude, his eyes sincere and focused, making Wu Xiaoxiao's face blush.
Wu Xiaoxiao lowered her head quickly and stammered, "No, I just helped you a little."
After resolving the biggest worry in his mind, Zhang Ming became more talkative. He talked to Wu Xiaoxiao about family matters, saying that his second sister was getting married, and that he was unable to bring the educated youth subsidy this time in order to prepare a dowry for his sister.
"Xiaoxiao, it is very important for a girl to get married. My second sister and her husband have known each other and loved each other for more than two years. They are finally entering a new chapter of life. But you also know the conditions of our family. We are indeed in financial difficulties, so I will contribute the subsidy. I hope mom can help my second sister prepare a better set of clothes, quilts and other dowries, so that my second sister can go out in style." Zhang Ming said with a look of righteousness on his face. He seemed to sincerely hope that his second sister could have a happy future.
Wu Xiaoxiao was very touched to see him like this. Her brothers were all mean and would often snatch snacks from her, which was very annoying!
So she had never felt such a considerate brother-sister relationship. For a moment, she was very envious of Zhang Ming's second sister because she had such a gentle brother who was even willing to suffer in order to buy a dowry for her. It was so touching.
Seeing her like this, Zhang Ming was very proud, and then continued to say to her, "Xiaoxiao, we are in the countryside now, and we are unfamiliar with the place. We can't be so ostentatious like before. You used to spend money lavishly, so you must be careful in the future. Don't show off your wealth, you know? If you are targeted by bad people, it will be very troublesome."
If Wu Xiaoxiao was targeted by others for spending money indiscriminately, he would be the one who would have the most headache.
Wu Xiaoxiao thought he was talking about those people with bad intentions, and nodded obediently, "I know, I will definitely not spend money recklessly!" But what money can you spend in the brigade? If you want to spend money, you have to go to the commune, which is so far away, let's talk about it later.
As the two were talking, they soon arrived at Old Liu's house.
Because Wu Xiaoxiao would help advance the money, Zhang Ming spent lavishly to choose two wooden kang cabinets, two wooden basins, a washbasin rack, a table, a bench and other items.
Wu Xiaoxiao also asked for two kang cabinets for herself. When she was tidying up things in the room just now, she also observed that there was a long table and a chair on the left side of the room. They should be for He Yuanchao's personal use, so she also wanted to buy the same.
Then you need two kang tables, one for the mirror and comb, and one for daily use, three wooden basins, and a washbasin rack.
She saw that there were people selling wooden bowls and chopsticks here, so she asked for two sets as well, because she wanted to share one set with Zhang Ming.
Finally, Old Liu counted the beads on the abacus and found the total was 10 yuan.
"Uncle, can you help me deliver it? There are too many things and we can't move them." Wu Xiaoxiao asked while taking out money.
Zhang Ming quickly pulled her, which attracted a puzzled look from the other party.
Old Liu nodded and said, "Yes, I can. Just wait and I'll ask my son to help you pull it back with a cart."
"Thank you, uncle." Wu Xiaoxiao immediately laughed.
Seeing this, Zhang Ming also smiled.
When the two of them were moving their things back to the educated youth site, Chen Jinghan and Xiong Lijin were moving things out. Zhang Ming felt that he was lucky because he could just put the things he had just bought in.
The four male educated youth lived in two rooms. As mentioned before, the room was really small, so it was a bit crowded for two people to live in it. But there were so many male educated youth, so there was nothing they could do about it.
As soon as Xiong Lijin's things were cleared out, Zhang Ming hurriedly moved the boxes in and placed his things directly near the firewall.
The other man who had to live with him was a step slower and frowned immediately. No, although two people must choose a location, but you make the decision on your own without even asking. Aren't you taking him as your roommate too lightly?
But before he could argue with Zhang Ming, Xiong Lijin came in again. He pointed at the window and the kang and said, "I paid for these kang and windows. If you want to live here, you have to pay me first. You can't negotiate for the kang, you have to pay for it. The windows are made of glass, so you have to pay me if you want to use them, otherwise I will tear them down."
"What?" Zhang Mingren was stunned. What does this mean? I have to pay you back? Are you kidding?
Xiong Lijin has been working in the countryside for a few years and is now a dark and strong man. He has a stern face and looks difficult to deal with. He repeated it expressionlessly and then asked Zhang Ming, "Is what I said unreasonable? I spent my own money to buy these things. If you want to use them, shouldn't you pay me? Or do you not need this kang and these windows? Fine, I'll go get someone to take them down now."
As for who to find, find Jiang Yu. She can even dismantle the kiln. It’s just a kang. Just sprinkle some water on it.
"No, why should we pay? When we go to the countryside, they should arrange accommodation for us!" Zhang Ming was not convinced. Even if they wanted extra money, they should ask for it from the team. Why should they give it to us?
Xiong Lijin raised his eyebrows, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes behind his glasses. He was too lazy to communicate with this whining man, so he turned to look at the other educated youth and asked him, "What do you say? If you also think that I shouldn't charge money, then I will tear these down."