thefictionvixens Chapter 145 Sugar Tower Treasure
Chapter 145 Sugar Tower Treasure
After briefly describing the main features of the watch, the salesperson also reminded Lin Xiangdong of the following precautions:
"Be careful not to bring your watch near magnetized objects."
"If you encounter a dangerous situation where the movement is immersed in water, please go to a specialized repair station in time to prevent the risk of moisture and rust on the movement."
"You need to remove the protective film and label on the back of the watch, otherwise sweat may penetrate into it..."
Lin Xiangdong took the salesperson's words to heart. After buying the watch, he left the department store.
It's getting late, time to go home.
If he had not properly kept the watch, it would have caused a sensation in the courtyard once he took it out and wore it.
Someone will definitely ask him where he got the documents needed to buy the watch and where the money came from.
Lin Xiangdong already had a plan in mind; the watch purchase voucher was given to him by the factory manager, and the funds for buying the watch were left by his parents.
Even though it was mentioned that the watch voucher came from Yi Zhonghai, it was properly handled through the system mechanism.
Lin Xiangdong had nothing to worry about - there was a clear difference between the system's operating mechanism and theft.
From a systemic perspective, recovering the loan is a reasonable action, and punishing the borrower if debt collection fails is also reasonable.
As for the debt certificates provided by the system, the system reserves all rights of interpretation.
After removing the protective film and logo on the back of the watch, Lin Xiangdong immediately put it on his wrist.
With this watch as a contrast, his whole person seemed to have a brand new look.
While walking on the way home, people would cast envious glances at him from time to time, after all, he was the one riding a bicycle wearing a new watch.
When Lin Xiangdong returned to the courtyard, as he expected, it caused quite a stir.
As soon as I entered the yard, I was immediately discovered by three sharp-eyed aunts.
"Dongzi, did you buy a watch?" the aunt said in surprise.
Because her voice was loud, everyone present turned their attention to Lin Xiangdong's wrist.
When they saw the watch, everyone looked surprised.
“What a genuine watch.”
"It looks like a famous Shanghai all-steel watch, it should cost 120 RMB!"
“It’s no small matter to get a voucher to buy a watch.”
"How did the watch certificate appear in Lin Xiangdong's hands? How did he have enough cash to buy it?"
In a very short time, everyone in the courtyard was attracted by this incident.
There were even several neighbors standing at the door of the house.
Including Sha Zhu, Xu Damao, Qin Huairu, Bang Geng, Jia Zhangshi, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Hai - after hearing the news, they all came to see Lin Xiangdong's new watch.
"Dongzi, did you buy a watch?" Yan Bugui stared at the famous watch in Lin Xiangdong's hand. His eyes also revealed that he couldn't let it go. However, he lacked the purchase certificate and did not have much savings at present. Since he bought the bicycle.
“I received a voucher for purchasing a watch, so I decided to use the money left to me by my parents to buy this watch,” Lin Xiangdong said with a smile.
After Lin Xiangdong's answer, everyone at the scene had different guesses and interpretations in their minds.
Now as a projectionist, he has served the factory's ** many times, so it is possible that a high-level ** gave him a watch as a gift.
Furthermore, given that he was in a relationship with Lou Xiao'e, it would not be difficult for her family to obtain a voucher to purchase a watch.
"Did your parents leave you some savings?" Sha Zhu showed some doubts.
Lin Xiangdong blinked slightly and made an indifferent expression.
"Since Dongzi already has a girlfriend, if he has enough money, he should consider buying a watch." Yi Zhonghai spoke up to help Lin Xiangdong.
In fact, due to Lin Xiangdong's good image, reputation and good background, the Jia family has not expressed any dissatisfaction even now.
Even if Yi Zhonghai does not speak for Lin Xiangdong, it does not matter.
The reason why Yi Zhonghai was willing to say good things about him was that he hoped that Lin Xiangdong would be able to take care of his later years in the future.
"If I have money, I'd rather buy more food to ensure I have enough food and clothing. Why buy a watch? It's really unwise." Sha Zhu could only keep this thought to himself, but he felt mixed emotions inside.
Xu Damao's eyes were full of jealousy.
This time, Lin Xiangdong was the first person in the entire compound to buy a watch.
Among the dozen or so households in the entire compound, many have alarm clocks, but Lin Xiangdong is the only one who bought a watch.
By the way, Lin Xiangdong also has an alarm clock at home.
"Life is really getting better and better." Yan Bugui said with a smile.
"Uncle, you have a bicycle, and the eldest uncle's family and the Jia family have sewing machines. I am nothing." Lin Xiangdong responded.
By the way, don’t forget that the deaf old lady behind has a radio at home!
Although Lin Xiangdong can now use a bicycle to travel, the bicycle does not belong to him but is used by the factory.
Whether it was the case that Yi Zhonghai lost the watch ticket or that Jia Zhang lost the gold ring, no one would suspect that Lin Xiangdong had anything to do with it, because they all knew in their hearts that it was impossible.
……
After returning home, Yi Zhonghai sat down and fell into deep thought:
"So Dongzi's parents left him some money? How much did they leave?"
"It's unbelievable that he has money but doesn't use it to buy more furniture, instead he spends it on crab feasts for friends!"
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Lin Xiangdong's move was a little unsatisfactory.
In the future I will still have to rely on Sha Zhu to take care of me in my old age!
At the same time, Sha Zhu and He Yushui also started to discuss this matter enthusiastically after returning home.
Looking at the Jia family, the little grandson is making a fuss.
"Grandma, I also want to have a watch of my own." The little grandson said to his grandmother coquettishly.
The saying that children from poor families grow up early doesn't seem to work in Banggeng.
When he saw Lin Xiangdong wearing a watch on his wrist, he felt extremely envious, because if he had a watch, he could show it off at school, which would surely make the kids around him jealous.
At this moment, Grandma Jia could only coax Bang Geng.
What could he do? He couldn't ask Lin Xiangdong to give his new watch to his grandson!
Besides, buying a watch for this precious grandson? No need to even think about it.
Not to mention that the Jia family didn't have the precious watch voucher. Even if they really had the watch voucher, grandma would not be willing to use her pension to buy a watch.
Qin Huairu educated Bang Geng with a serious expression, "You have grown up and become sensible. It's time for you to learn some etiquette."
Jia Zhang continued to indulge Bang Geng: "Come on, he's just a kid."
Qin Huairu felt very frustrated. Every time she tried to guide Banggeng to learn the truth, she was always obstructed by the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
It was extremely difficult to guide this stubborn and well-disciplined child.
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In the backyard, Xu Damao returned home, full of anger.
He believed: "Whether Lin Xiangdong bought watches and tickets or raised money, Lou Xiaoe must be involved behind the scenes." His face was full of gloom.
If it was said that the factory leaders gave him a ticket for a watch, Xu Damao did not believe it.
Even if the factory leader gave Lin Xiangdong a watch purchase voucher, it must have been because of Lou Zhenhua. Well, Lin Xiangdong does seem to live on others. If Xu Damao had not forgotten the projection skills, he might still be a projectionist. If it weren't for Sha Zhu's malicious slander in private, Lou Xiao'e would have become his girlfriend long ago. If he married Lou Xiao'e, sooner or later, the Lou family's wealth would be in Xu Damao's pocket. Everything was so beautiful, but...
This was not the way it should be. From being a projectionist to learning forging and then cleaning toilets, it was a step-by-step blow to Xu Damao. Although he was relearning projection technology, his skills were not yet perfect. Moreover, the factory had withheld two months' salary from his salary. With his already reduced income and the salary deducted in the past two months, Xu Damao occasionally had to go to his parents' house to ask for some help.
The previous savings also began to be consumed and used...
Normally, after buying a bicycle or a sewing machine, it is natural to treat people to a meal, but it is not necessary to do so when buying a watch or a radio. But Lin Xiangdong is not a stingy person. He distributed a white steamed bun to each family. There are more than a dozen households in this block. Distributing one to each household means that he needs to give out more than ten. Even when Yan Bugui bought a new bicycle before, he only gave steamed buns according to this standard. At that time, everyone thought he was quite stingy. But now when the same number of white steamed buns come from Lin Xiangdong's hands, few people think that this shows that he is stingy.
After all, he didn't even need to give anything to his neighbor to celebrate.
In that era, food was extremely precious. When Lin Xiangdong sent a steamed bun to the Jia family, even Jia Zhang said some compliments. But once he left the Jia family's door, her words at home became sarcastic again.
In fact, Lin Xiangdong has now given Jia Zhangshi no good face. Although Jia Zhangshi tried to improve their relationship, she firmly stated that she could not pay the debt owed by her son.
……
"Mother, why don't you return a few dollars to Lin Xiangdong temporarily!" Qin Huairu suggested to Jia Zhang after hesitating.
Lin Xiangdong said that Jia Dongxu had borrowed more than 20 yuan from him and produced written evidence; Jia Zhang asserted that it was all fabricated, but it looked like real evidence in every way. This time, Lin Xiangdong was generous enough to give the Jia family a steamed bun to show his generosity.
When Jia Zhang heard that she had to return the money to Lin Xiangdong, her face changed immediately. Since she lost the gold ring, Jia Zhang had been in a bad mood; asking her to pay more money was like threatening her life.
"Return what? Dongxu didn't borrow a penny from Lin Xiangdong - those evidences were all fabricated by him."
"If you do this, how can we maintain the image of our entire family? Will there be any children who will play with my child Banggeng in the future? How can Banggeng hold his head up high? How can we have such a reputation?" Qin Huairu's voice became increasingly sharp and her tone became increasingly tough.