Chapter 440 Preparing for the New Year

In fact, the Wei family was not the only early capitalist in China with a red background, and they were not the only ones receiving dividends from state-owned factories. However, most of them lived very low-key lives, not daring to spend their money, and at most occasionally improving their family's meals.

But Bai Nuo is different. Now she has a strong enough background, and those who wanted to seize the Wei family's property and Bai family's scientific research technology behind the scenes have no chance after Bai Nuo returned to Beijing.

Some people with guilty consciences and intelligence, after witnessing the tragic deaths of several people on the same boat, and the reasons behind their deaths being unclear, vaguely guessed which family was responsible. However, they had no evidence and dared not even voice their suspicions. They could only stay far away, fearing that they would be the next to die.

"Alright, I'll tell the division commander in a bit. Our Independent Regiment doesn't want to tire out Huahua and Fugui. Actually, you don't even need to tell them. If we lend them out, our own soldiers will definitely be the first to complain. Alright, I'm taking them to work now. It's almost New Year's, so you two should go out and buy things early and come back early. Don't cause trouble outside, understand? If I find out you two are out causing trouble, I won't let you two bastards off."

Pang Guowei now feels a chill run down his spine at the thought of letting these two troublemakers out of the regiment, but... he can't really keep the two brats locked up in the regiment.

This family of three is in such a state. The leader is busy with military affairs all day long, so the two children have to take care of things at home. With the New Year approaching, Fang Meng has just returned from a mission, and Nuonuo has just finished a big case with the public security department. They probably haven't prepared anything for the family.

Yesterday, the division commander and he discussed it and decided to give the two children a few days off to go out and buy New Year's goods and gifts.

Anyway, everyone in the military region knows that the 39th Division's Independent Regiment has its own training rhythm. Whether it's training or leading troops, outsiders have no right to interfere or even speak up. This was an order directly issued by the General Headquarters when the Independent Regiment was established.

Besides, Fang Meng just returned from a mission, so it's perfectly normal for him to take a few days off to rest and recuperate. The only one who might be injured is the regimental commander, Pang Guowei.

After all, when Fang Meng, the deputy regimental commander, is on leave, all the work will definitely fall on the regimental commander.

Fang Meng stared speechlessly at Old Man Pang, who was walking towards the gate of the family compound with his hands behind his back. What was he saying? Were he and his partner some kind of super-strong guy? They were causing trouble as soon as they stepped out the door.

Who are you trying to insult!

snort!

As soon as Bai Nuo came downstairs, she saw the tall guy standing in front of the courtyard gate, walking back angrily. She tilted her head curiously and said something in a calm and collected tone that would make the leader furious.

"Second brother, what's wrong? Who came to upset you this early in the morning? Tell us, and we'll sneak over and smash their windows in the middle of the night. If that's not enough, we'll smash their pots and pans too."

Fang Meng closed the courtyard gate, walked over with a smile, and pulled the petite girl into his arms. He casually placed one hand on the girl's head and explained with a smile as he walked inside.

"You're right to refuse. Let them go to the military region for a while, and train the soldiers of our Independent Regiment. It's fine for them to occasionally visit other regiments, since they are all soldiers of our 39th Division. But as for other divisions, forget it. They're too busy. They might need to get married in the future, so they can't afford to be so reckless just because they're young."

Fang Meng was momentarily dazed when she suddenly heard her boyfriend say that. She felt that his tone was somewhat familiar, like that of an old mother.

Then I thought of Aunt Cui'e (the brigade leader's wife) who lived far away in the Northeast. And believe it or not... they really looked exactly alike!

"Yes, that's what I was thinking too. Let's eat breakfast quickly, and then we can go out early to buy New Year's goods and gifts. We can also go to the post office to pick up the stamps and money that my cousins ​​mailed."

Bai Nuo nodded: "Okay, it's just in time for the New Year. Grandma Zhou, my eldest uncle's family, my second uncle's family, and my third uncle's family will send New Year's gifts and pastries from Beijing."

Zhou's uncles, aunts, cousins ​​and other relatives sent them money and tickets, saying that they were representing the Zhou family to give New Year's gifts, and the Zhou family had to pay for it. However, each family sent quite a lot of money. The cousins ​​were particularly generous, sending almost a month's salary, saying that if they didn't use it all, they could keep it as New Year's money. In reality, they didn't need that much money. Most of them were just using this as an excuse to help her and Fang Meng.

Even though they knew perfectly well that the two of them would not go hungry or poor even if they returned to Beijing, they were still worried.

Fang Meng had breakfast with his father-in-law this morning, so Bai Nuo was eating breakfast by herself. Fang Meng sat next to her with a small notebook on which Bai Nuo had made a shopping list.

"As for New Year's gifts from each family, they are usually pastries, candies, cigarettes, alcohol and tea. It's just a token gesture to keep the relationship intact. I'll also see if I can get some local specialties from other places."

As for our own family, a little bit of fruit, rice, flour, oil, chicken, duck, meat, and eggs should be enough. Oh, by the way, you asked me to ask a friend to order a batch of bamboo gift boxes from the nearby production team. They've been made according to the design you gave me, and they should be delivered in about two years.”

Bai Nuo nodded. New Year's gifts are about expressing goodwill and saving face. In the past, the New Year's gifts sent out to her family were packaged in various gift boxes. There were many old craftsmen in several production teams nearby. Her grandmother had asked her older brother to go to the countryside to order gift boxes years ago. They were cheap and well-made. The giver would save face, and the receiver would feel important.

This year, Bai Nuo didn't plan to order a wooden gift box like her grandmother used to. Instead, she asked Fang Meng to ask a friend to inquire at a nearby supply and marketing cooperative. In the end, she chose a bamboo gift box, which was exquisite, beautiful, and much cheaper than the wooden one.

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