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The three aunties were eager to try.
Yan Bugui had been saving money to buy a radio.
Compared to a radio, a sewing machine is much more affordable!
With so many children in her family, she has a lot of sewing and mending work to do.
With this sewing machine, altering clothes for my child will be much easier in the future.
Maybe I can do some odd jobs for others and earn a little money.
Liu Haizhong and the second aunt were particularly interested.
The Liu family now earns the highest wages in the courtyard house, and Liu Haizhong is a level six blacksmith.
The house is now empty, there's nothing there.
If they had a sewing machine, not only would others look at them differently, but it would also make it easier for his sons to find wives!
Wasn't it this sewing machine that allowed the Jia family to marry Qin Huairu?
He also hopes to use this sewing machine to help his three sons get married.
Everyone asked the question almost simultaneously.
"Are you really going to sell?"
How much do you want to sell it for?
"Do you need all cash? Can I get an IOU?"
Jia Dongxu was worried about who to sell the sewing machine to.
After all, this is a big item, costing over a hundred yuan.
It's impossible for an average family to come up with so much money all at once.
Upon hearing their question, he immediately nodded happily.
“That’s right, I want to sell it as soon as possible to raise money for my mother’s medical expenses.”
I bought this sewing machine for a little over 200 yuan.
Although several years have passed, it was used with great care, and (Zhao De) bought plane tickets from him without sewing.
He held up two fingers: "Selling for 200 yuan, cash only. I'll sell to whoever in your family can afford it!"
Qin Huairu never expected that this sewing machine would be so valuable.
If I got the money, wouldn't I be able to buy lots of snacks?
Follow the path.
"Not a penny less than 200 yuan! Whoever can come up with that amount, I'll take the sewing machine home right now!"
The three women hesitated.
Her family simply doesn't have that much money.
Moreover, Yan Bugui is not at home now, and all he can think about is buying a radio.
She dared not make decisions lightly.
Liu Haizhong, however, thought the deal was worthwhile.
Although the price is not low, you don't need to pay for a sewing ticket.
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However, Jia Dongxu is in a hurry for money, so we can't just let him take whatever he wants; we need to negotiate a better price with him.
"180. If you agree, I'll go home right now and get you the money."
Jia Dongxu immediately became anxious: "No, not a penny less. Our family is counting on this money to save our lives. Since you can afford it, don't haggle anymore."
"This is second-hand, not new. You can't just take one and have it."
"Where can I get a new sewing machine now? Besides, I don't need a sewing machine. 200 yuan is the lowest I can get."
"It's 180, I don't have a penny more. If you think this price is not right, you can take it out and sell it."
The second aunt added, "If we carry him to the black market and he gets caught, we won't even have time to run away."
"The sewing machine is so heavy. Your family has neither a bicycle nor a cart. Are you going to carry it out to sell it?"
"If the people on the street see you buying and selling things privately, they'll definitely arrest you."
"Don't forget your mother is still in a mental hospital. If you get arrested too, your family will be completely finished!"
Although everything she said was the truth.
But the price they offered was far too low.
He glanced at Qin Huairu: "Huairu, what do you suggest we do?"
Qin Huairu knew that these people were lowering the price so much because they knew her family was in urgent need of money.
"The minimum price is 190. If you think it's too expensive, then don't buy it."
150. Jia Dongxu became a spendthrift.
Since Liu Haizhong had already quoted a price of 180, he was an elder and couldn't afford to lose face in front of these younger people.
He said arrogantly, "My offer of 180 is the highest price. If you think it's too low, then you shouldn't sell it to me."
"If you don't want to sell, then don't sell!"
Qin Huairu pulled Jia Dongxu: "Bring the sewing machine inside for me."
When she saw that they really weren't going to sell, Auntie Er got anxious: "Let's talk this out, why do we have to carry it inside?"
“I’ve already lowered the price by 10 yuan. Although someone in my family is hospitalized, it’s not a life-threatening illness. I can pay the hospital fees a day earlier or a day later.”
"This sewing machine is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We just brought it out, and two families have already come to inquire about it. If we had just called out in the courtyard, maybe other families would have been interested too."
Liu Haizhong and the second aunt exchanged a glance.
190 is not cheap.
But after all, it can fulfill their long-cherished wish, and with this sewing machine, they might just be able to bring good fortune to their sons.
The two of them gritted their teeth and stomped their feet.
Buy it directly.
When they carried the sewing machine home, they almost burst out laughing.
"Hey, we just bought a sewing machine, want to come over and take a look?"
“We have a sewing machine at home now. When we introduce our son to potential partners, we can tell them that we have a big one.”
Instead of going back to the backyard, the two walked around the yard until their arms ached from exhaustion before returning.
The three women were extremely frustrated.
They also have a son who needs to find a wife.
With this sewing machine, the Yan family could also attract a golden phoenix.
It seems there's no hope for a sewing machine now.
The only option is to sprint at full speed to get to the radio!
They hope to buy a radio soon so that their family can also have a major purchase.
Jia Dongxu was almost in tears.
Although the money was in hand.
But now the sewing machine in the house is gone.
His mother used to treat it like a treasure; I wonder if she'll cry herself to death when she comes back.
Selling things from the seller's home.
Only a spendthrift would do something like this!
"Oh, I'm such a loser. I even sold the sewing machine. How am I going to explain this to my mom now?"
Qin Huairu saw the money in his hand and snatched it away.
"Why should we explain to her? Let's go eat out first and fill our stomachs."
"But this money is going to the hospital, so we can't spend it recklessly."
"If it weren't for me, you would probably have made ten yuan less. Even if it's just the next meal of pipes, it would only cost ten yuan at most. What's there to be reluctant about?"
Ten yuan is half a month's salary for him.
Now that the money's been spent, how will we pay for his mother's medical bills in the future?
This is the only valuable thing in his house.
If you've already sold this, what will you do if your family urgently needs money again? Will you sell the house again?
"Huai Ru, give me the money. One meal won't solve the problem. Let's keep this money and buy some more grain."
"Do you expect me to eat cornbread and wild vegetables every day? Look at all the women in the yard, none of them eat as badly as I do. I must have been blind. The worst thing I ever did in my life was marrying you!"
Jia Dongxu was so scolded that he almost burst into tears.
He knew he couldn't beat her in a fight or out-argue her.
Now, only she and he are left in this family, relying on each other for survival.
If he leaves again, he will be all alone.
They could only follow Qin Huairu to the restaurant.
After paying his mother's medical bills, he had very little money left!
half a month later.
Jia Zhangshi has returned.
He was completely listless.
As soon as she reached the front yard, Yan Bugui and the Third Aunt saw her like this.
Everyone was taken aback!
He looked ten years older; his once pale and chubby face was now covered in wrinkles.
It was trembling and almost couldn't stand up straight.
His eyes looked lifeless.
"You're back?"
When I saw them, they just kept crossing their arms and shaking their heads.
"Don't tie me up, I'm not sick!"
The three women asked in confusion, "Is your mother better? She doesn't look better to me yet?"
"Alright, they've already let me be discharged."
"Was it because you couldn't afford the hospital fees that you were kicked out?"
"No, my mom is really better."
"Will she hit people in the future, or throw tantrums for no reason?"
"No, when my mom was hospitalized, it was other people who beat her; she never laid a hand on her."
When Jia Zhangshi heard everyone say this, she nodded in agreement.
"I won't hit anyone. I'm all better. I wasn't sick at all."