Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

The technology is getting better every year, and the price goes without saying.

This one machine costs 276 yuan.

It was only after Yingzi's father made an appointment that this person was introduced to her.

"Xiechang's machines are definitely the best in quality and the most advanced in technology in China."

"Otherwise, it wouldn't dare to ask for this price."

“Look at the gold trim on it, and the quality of the table. Go up and touch the table, and the needle. Take a look.”

With his own people looking after him, Old Ma treated him with the same enthusiasm as if he were running his own business.

He explained everything to the two of them in detail, and then let them go inside through the gap so they could touch and look at it.

"Master, can I go inside and take a look?" Some of the people who came to see the machine also wanted to go inside to take a look.

"Didn't you see the sign here that says 'No Entry'?" Old Ma pointed to the line at his feet and replied.

That's incredibly insensitive.

Just because others can get in doesn't mean you can.

Neither Yang Jianguo nor Yingzi noticed this little incident.

The two of them were currently studying this 'invincible' thing, trying to figure out exactly what made it 'invincible'.

However, this machine is indeed well made.

Yang Jianguo swept his hand across the wheel, then looked down at it again, and understood everything perfectly.

The price is a bit high, but the materials and the people are there.

Besides, can the name 'Invincible' be cheap?

"This is it." Yang Jianguo pointed at the machine and asked for it immediately.

Yingzi hesitated for a moment, but didn't object.

As soon as Lao Ma turned to walk towards the counter, he hurriedly said, "Jianguo, this is too expensive. Let's just buy a regular one."

Yang Jianguo held her arm and said with a smile, "You can trust me on this, you won't go wrong."

"The materials used in this machine are solid. You can use it for twenty or fifty years, and it will still be good even if you pass it down to your daughter."

"So, should we buy it or not?" Yang Jianguo asked her in return.

Upon hearing that the money shouldn't be wasted if it were passed on to her daughter, Yingzi was convinced.

If that's the case, then it's definitely worth it.

Seeing that she agreed, Yang Jianguo breathed a sigh of relief.

I almost got used to saying it's been twenty or thirty years.

If she really brings it up, Yingzi will definitely insist on changing it.

These days, what item doesn't take twenty or thirty years to make?

Good quality items are meant to be passed down through generations.

They praised the quality of my product, saying it could last for twenty or thirty years?

Who are you insulting here?!

After issuing the invoice, Lao Ma found someone to help him move the machine out.

Yang Jianguo took the ticket to the counter, paid the money, and handed over the ticket.

When the payment receipt was brought back, Old Ma found a porter to carry it and tied it up before stopping.

Seeing that the man was sweating profusely from exhaustion, Yang Jianguo quickly offered him a cigarette.

Old Ma lit a cigarette and clapped his hands, saying, "Alright, this is tied up securely, we'll definitely be able to get back."

"Thank you, Uncle Ma," Yang Jianguo and Yingzi said to the man.

Old Ma laughed and said, "No need to thank me, we're all on the same side."

He had already asked as soon as the invoice was issued; it turned out to be Old Li's son-in-law and daughter.

Since they are family members, they should definitely lend a hand.

When he comes back home, he'll be the same as when he goes to Old Li's.

Otherwise, why would he be so attentive?

After another round of thanks, half a pack of Qianmen cigarettes was stuffed into his pocket, and Yang Jianguo and Yingzi went to tell their father-in-law.

Then he went out, pushing his cart and walking home with the others.

"This machine must be expensive, right?" He runs around the supply and marketing cooperative every day, so he's got a good eye for things.

This machine looks beautiful, and it's lighter than those lumps of cast iron, so the materials must be of good quality.

Unlike ordinary people who think that the heavier the object, the better.

If you want this, why don't you just buy a lump of iron?

"It's not cheap." The two exchanged a smile, without mentioning the price.

When we arrived at the destination, I offered the driver a cigarette and paid him.

The man was untying the rope and saying, "Give me a hand, and carry me into the house."

A capable and robust young man came to the courtyard.

"Hello, are you Comrade Yang Jianguo?" He saluted right off the bat, leaving everyone bewildered.

The porter's hand trembled, and the machine almost slipped off the cart.

Fortunately, Yang Jianguo reacted quickly and grabbed him.

After stabilizing the machine, he replied, "Yes, I am Yang Jianguo."

What's there to be afraid of?

And those envious looks under the gate of the courtyard, doesn't that make the situation clear?

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Chapter 145 Learning makes people progress, knowledge makes people silent (Happy New Year)

"Put it here, that's right."

"That's it, good, thank you, Master."

Yang Jianguo offered the man another cigarette, saw him off, and then turned to look at the driver who had helped him.

"Have a cigarette and take a break," Yang Jianguo said, offering her a cigarette.

The driver didn't stand on ceremony and lit the match himself, then lit it for him as well.

Yingzi poured some water and came out of the house: "Comrade, have some water."

"Thank you." He took the cup, drank it all in one gulp, and then handed the cup back to Yingzi.

This is a clean, efficient, and unpretentious style.

It really makes you feel comfortable!

After taking a puff of his cigarette, the driver spoke up: "Master Yang, I've already been delayed long enough. Let's check the details so I can report back."

"Okay, are all of these?" Yang Jianguo asked, pointing to the boxes on the ground.

The driver nodded and said, "Yes, it's all here."

Seeing the two about to open the box, the onlookers craned their necks forward, standing on tiptoe.

I was afraid I'd miss out on the treasures inside.

And that sewing machine we just brought back, it still has gold patterns on it, it's so pretty!

I've never seen this machine before.

"Jianguo, what brand did you buy?"

"They call it 'Invincible,' but I don't really understand it. I just think it looks good," said Yang Jianguo.

"Isn't it cheap?"

"It's alright," Yang Jianguo replied with a smile.

Let them guess the exact price themselves!

Anyway, guessing is still easier to accept than telling them the price directly.

A sewing machine that costs 276 yuan? Who would dare to dream of that?

Before Lao Ma introduced it to him, Yang Jianguo never dared to imagine that there were such expensive sewing machines.

After looking at the sewing machine, what everyone was most concerned about were the things that people brought to him in a small cart.

Previously, the items I had placed in Yingzi's room included a piece of pork, two fish, a bag of peanuts, and a bag of refined white flour.

Judging by the weight, it must weigh at least twenty pounds, plus another ten pounds of rice.

Those are enough to make everyone in the courtyard envious.

These things, packed in boxes and chests, must be even more precious than those.

Yang Jianguo knelt down and looked at the box in front of him.

Reach out and grab both sides, then lift them upwards.

The box is open.

A box full of books, manuscript paper covered with 'incomprehensible' writing, and all sorts of messy notes.

The box was stuffed full.

Then look at the other boxes and chests he opened.

Inside, they were all the same, filled with books and notebooks, rolled up in tubes.

The expectations in everyone's hearts instantly diminished.

But what they didn't realize was that their earlier assumptions were absolutely correct.

These boxes and crates contain real treasures.

These are professional books that you can't buy.

The study notes made by top experts, some used blueprints and drafts, derivations of calculation formulas, etc.

In Yang Jianguo's eyes, that was a great treasure.

What's recorded here are all experiences and conclusions drawn from human practice.

What does it feel like to stand on the shoulders of giants?

That's about it for a training room where you can gain experience!

"Thank you, please pass on my message to... the big boss, I... will definitely not let him down."

After closing all the boxes again, Yang Jianguo solemnly extended his hand to the driver.

The man was stunned for a moment, then quickly grasped his hand, shook it vigorously, and said, "Don't worry, Master Yang, I will definitely pass on the message."

I watched the driver leave and walked towards the end of the alley.

He arrived in his car, but to avoid traffic congestion, he had his colleague wait outside.

Turning around to look at the box at his feet, Yang Jianguo looked up and said, "Jiefang, come and lend a hand."

"Hey, Brother Jianguo, let me do it." Yan Jiefang rolled up his sleeves and came over.

He knew perfectly well that Yang Jianguo had never made him work for free.

If you're called upon, get to work quickly; there's bound to be a reward afterward.

Sha Zhu also came up to help, and then Qin Huairu also came over.

"Master, let me carry it inside for you."