Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife

A thousand yuan was still the old price in Huai Country, but it wasn't the same at the department store.

Of course, what's most rare is that the televisions in Huai Country don't require tickets, and they're not available every day. For someone like Feng Qingxue from out of town, this television was almost a matter of chance.

Before Li Jiaoyang could voice his opinion, Feng Qingxue glanced at her watch that had been used for over a decade. The hands pointed to 9:37, and her beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly. She couldn't help but look up at him and say, "Didn't I leave a note asking you to come after work to help move some things? Why are you here now? It's still working hours."

She intended to store the old furniture at Li Jiaoyang's place but didn't want to disrupt his work.

Even though many employees in various government and factory units were often idling around, Feng Qingxue did not wish for herself or her family to be part of that, unless there was an emergency.

Li Jiaoyang, while examining the television she had her eye on, smiled and said, "There has been too much turmoil and unrest recently. Many people are not focused on work. I spend all day either reading newspapers or drinking tea, so taking half a day off doesn't matter. I think it's great for you to buy a TV. The capital's TV station will trial broadcast a news program in July. Only a dozen provinces or municipalities have the signal right now, but given time, I believe this program will grow and help people stay informed about national affairs."

He already had a television at his place, bought by his parents, and he was well aware of all the available TV programs. Like Feng Qingxue, he also believed that televisions were more convenient for receiving information than radios.

Hearing his agreement, Feng Qingxue immediately smiled, her features still exquisite and vibrant, her smile sweet.

"You think so too, right? Having a TV really is much more convenient, then I'll buy it." For a regular worker to purchase a TV, it might take three to four years of savings, but not for Feng Qingxue. Lu Jiang's three-month salary plus allowances were more than sufficient, and with some materials saved in space as a backup, they had saved quite a bit over the past two years.

However, after paying, Feng Qingxue's wallet was empty.

The university entrance exam materials, including purchase and mailing, cost nearly two thousand, and she bought a lot of expensive silk, a few pieces of old furniture, and some vintage items at the same Huai Country old store. Adding this television, she realized she had spent a total of four thousand yuan on this trip!

Feng Qingxue clutched her chest, finally feeling the pain of spending.

A moment later, as the pain subsided slightly, she thought about how well Lu Jiang understood her. Feng Qingxue couldn't help but smile softly. Before she left the capital, Lu Jiang specifically asked her to bring more money; otherwise, buying things today would have been truly embarrassing without enough money to pay.

Li Jiaoyang didn't notice this. In his impression, the Lu Family lived quite comfortably. Without asking if she needed help, he quickened his pace to assist. The pedal tricycle he borrowed couldn't transport all the furniture and television Feng Qingxue purchased. After a brief thought, he went out of Huai Country old, spent a few coins on the street to hire a rickshaw, and together they transported everything to his place.

Li Jiaoyang was now a deputy director-level cadre, but he wasn't married, so the unit had allocated him a one-bedroom apartment in a typically common Tube Building. The third-floor hallway was filled with cooking stoves from each household, making the walls dark with soot, and a strong smell of grease lingered. Inside, there was a bed, a desk, a trunk, and some simple living items. The most valuable thing was probably the television on the desk.