jdhmnovel Chapter 555 Color TV
Chapter 555 Color TV
Worried about poor signal in the countryside, Zhou Rong also equipped the color TV with an outdoor antenna.
After buying the color TV, Zhou Rong went to look at the refrigerator.
Currently, the domestically produced "Xiangxuehai" single-door refrigerator with 125 liters costs 685 yuan, the "Shuanglu" brand double-door refrigerator costs 1200 yuan, the "Baixue" refrigerator costs more than 800 yuan, the "Haier" refrigerator costs 3780 yuan, and the imported refrigerators such as Hitachi, Toshiba, and Panasonic also cost more than 3000 yuan.
Zhou Rong asked for a 3780 yuan refrigerator from Haier. Chen Mansion already had a refrigerator, and Zhou's father guessed that Zhou Rong was giving it to him again, so he tried to stop him, but he was too late, as Zhou Rong had already handed the money to the salesperson.
Zhou's father scolded him, "You just spend money recklessly. Let your mother criticize you when you go back!"
Zhou Rong smiled and said, "Okay, once we get these three appliances back to Zhoujiawan, you can criticize us however you want."
Only a few households in Zhoujiawan bought black and white TVs, and there were no color TVs or refrigerators.
When Zhou's father thought that his family would be the first to buy a color TV and a refrigerator, and would be envied by the whole village, he couldn't help feeling happy and asked Zhou Rong if he could take the village vegetable delivery truck back tomorrow.
Zhou Rong: "No problem! Let's buy some firecrackers, cakes and candies to take back for the banquet."
Father Zhou: "Okay."
Zhou Rong rented three tricycles and transported the color TV, refrigerator and washing machine back to Chen Mansion. Then she called the food factory, hoping that the trucks that would be delivering vegetables into the city tomorrow would make a detour to Chen Mansion and help her transport some things back to Zhoujiawan.
The person who answered the phone was Zhou Jiaxing, who readily agreed to Zhou Rong's request.
It was already the 17th, so Zhou Rong simply went back to Zhoujiawan with his father to help his mother prepare the items needed for the banquet.
When the truck stopped in front of his house, Zhou's father saw that no villagers came to watch, and even Zhou's mother had gone somewhere to chat, so he took out the string of firecrackers that Zhou Rong had bought and lit them without closing the door.
It was not a festival and no one was having a wedding banquet today, so the villagers were very curious about who was setting off firecrackers and came out to look for the source of the sound.
The neighbors saw that it was Zhou's father setting off firecrackers and asked him what happy event was going on today.
As soon as Zhou Rong saw what his father was doing, he knew what he was thinking and answered quickly, "We have added a few home appliances. I heard from some old people in the city that they should set off firecrackers when new appliances come in, so I asked my dad to set off a string of firecrackers."
The neighbor curiously asked Zhou Rong what home appliances he had added.
Father Zhou held the box of the refrigerator and said nonchalantly, "A large refrigerator, a double-tub washing machine that can wash clothes and spin dry them, and a flat, straight, remote-controlled color TV.
Darong said that people in the city like to buy this now, so he prepared one for me and her mother. "
Color TV, refrigerator, washing machine? !
The villagers who came following the sound suddenly lit up their eyes when they heard these words.
Zhou's mother went to a house behind to chat. When she heard the noise, she rushed back and just happened to hear what Zhou's father said.
In her heart, she blamed Zhou's father for not stopping Zhou Rong from buying such expensive things, but she said, "What? You bought a color TV, a refrigerator, and a washing machine? I haven't seen these new items yet. Hurry and bring them down for me to see!"
The villagers also wanted to know what these three fashionable electrical appliances looked like, so they enthusiastically climbed onto the truck bed to help Zhou's father unload the goods.
After all the packages were unpacked, Zhou Rong first taught Zhou's father and mother how to use the refrigerator and washing machine.
A villager said enviously: "Uncle Chuanmin, this refrigerator and washing machine are so high-end, they must have cost a lot of money, right?"
Father Zhou said proudly: "A double-tub washing machine costs 458 yuan, a refrigerator costs 3780 yuan, and a color TV costs 4874 yuan! It's too expensive! I asked Darong not to buy it, but she insisted on honoring me and her mother. You can tell that this child is getting more obedient as she grows older."
When the villagers heard the price, they gasped and said that the things were expensive and they would have to save up for several years to be able to afford them.
Zhou's mother didn't want others to talk about her daughter, so she said, "The food factory's dividends for the second half of the year will be paid out soon, and with the income from your farm, it won't be a problem to buy these appliances.
Darong is a filial child. She would rather save money and give the best to me and her father. She only watches a small black and white TV in the city.
Zhou Rong's curly hair, tweed coat, leather bag and leather shoes all show that she is a wealthy person.
When Zhou Jiafu and his friends returned to the village to build a house, they also mentioned during casual chats with everyone that Zhou Rong was doing business in the south and had a good income. Moreover, he used to be a high-ranking official, and his salary and pension were not comparable to those of rural people. He also received dividends from the food factory.
No one was surprised that Zhou Rong was rich. They just envied Zhou's father and mother for giving birth to a good daughter who was willing to spend money on her parents and put her parents first in everything.
Nowadays, some young people like to spend money on themselves when they have it, and are reluctant to spend it on their parents. Just because Zhou Rong is filial, they can't say anything sour behind his back...
A villager jokingly asked Zhou's mother: "Aunt Ying, can we put the leftover food in your refrigerator?"
Mother Zhou: "We have many guests at home during this period, so it is definitely not possible. After my family's banquet is over and the children have returned to the city, you can put some fish, meat, etc., but I have to make it clear that the refrigerator is so small, and those who come later, don't complain after it is full.
If something gets damaged in there, you are not allowed to blame me."
"No way! I just want to experience what food that has been frozen in the refrigerator is like. If anything goes wrong, I promise not to blame you."
Mother Zhou: "That's fine."
A young man touched the color TV and asked with a smile: "Aunt Darong, do you know how to use this color TV? Can you show us the programs on the color TV? What are the differences between them and the black and white ones?"
After more than ten years of development, we can now watch programs during the day. CCTV-1, CCTV-2 and CCTV-3 all broadcast different programs.
Zhou Rong: "I know how to play it. Anyone here who knows how to connect an antenna, please help me connect the outdoor antenna."
The young man said, "I can connect it. My black and white TV at home is connected to the outdoor antenna."
After he and several fellow villagers connected the antenna, Zhou Rong turned on the TV. CCTV-2 was broadcasting "Huo Yuanjia". The colorful pictures and clear portraits of the characters made everyone feel that it was worthy of being a color TV. The effect was better than that of a black and white TV.
"Huo Yuanjia" was first introduced and broadcasted by Southern Television in 83, and rebroadcasted by CCTV in 84. Those who bought black-and-white TVs have already seen it.
But after watching it again, everyone still enjoys it, and even the song "The Great Wall Will Never Fall" is never boring to listen to.
The villagers were attracted by the plot on TV and didn't want to leave. Zhou's mother had to move a few benches and let everyone sit in rows to prevent the people in the front from blocking the people behind.
It was not until the show was over and it was almost dark that everyone reluctantly went home.
The programs at night are usually more exciting than those during the day. A young man asked Zhou's mother if he could watch TV after dinner.
Mother Zhou: "If you want to come and see me, I definitely welcome you. Just remember to finish your housework before coming. If you get scolded by my wife or mother, I won't care."
"Don't worry, auntie, I'll go back and help my wife cook now!"