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Chapter 436 Sunflower seeds and watching a play go better together
Chapter 436 Sunflower seeds and watching a play go better together
As far as Li Qin knew, Xu Damao had been learning the technology from Xu Fugui for almost a year.
According to what Xu Damao just said, it takes about two years to master the skills of a projectionist.
In other words, Xu Damao will be able to graduate after studying for another year or so.
Then I'll be able to get a permanent position.
This may sound like a long time, but compared to other apprentices, it is already extremely fast.
Moreover, at this rate, Xu Damao will be able to complete his official appointment just before the three-year period following the disaster, which is definitely a good thing for him.
According to Li Qin, during the three years of the disaster, in order to stabilize the situation and control the supply of materials, almost all factories suspended the performance evaluation of workers.
Even the process of getting a permanent position was halted.
Unless they have made a great contribution or their technical skills are truly extraordinary.
Only then will an exception be made to grant them a permanent position or a promotion, and the impact of this event is extremely far-reaching.
It should be understood that most people had a very difficult time during the three years of disaster.
If I can't get a permanent position or a promotion now, it means my income won't increase, and life will only get harder. "It's almost time, we should go to the meeting."
Li Qin suddenly saw through the door that the residents in the backyard were carrying small stools toward the middle courtyard. Li Qin knew at a glance that they were going to a meeting.
He immediately put down his teacup.
Upon hearing this, Xu Damao downed the tea in his cup in one gulp and then stood up.
"Slow down, I'll go home and get a small stool first."
Without waiting for Li Qin's reaction, Xu Damao rushed out of Li Qin's house and headed towards his own.
Seeing this, Li Qin just smiled, then took a small stool from his home and walked leisurely towards the central courtyard.
Before Li Qin even reached the Intermediate Court, Xu Damao had already caught up with him carrying a stool.
The two chatted as they arrived at the central courtyard. Li Qin and Xu Damao were relatively late. Li Qin had just glanced around and noticed that besides the three stewards, there were only a few other households.
Almost everyone else has arrived.
Li Qin and Xu Damao had no interest in the so-called college-wide meeting, so they didn't bother to join in.
Instead, he randomly found a corner where no one paid much attention, put down a stool, and sat down.
In Li Qin's mind, the so-called academy-wide meeting was just a monkey show, and the reason he attended was to watch the monkey performance.
Otherwise, he wouldn't waste his time on such a meaningless thing.
Even though Li Qin had plenty of time.
However, he still adhered to the principle of balancing work and rest, and for Li Qin, watching monkey shows was a relaxing activity.
After sitting down, Li Qin and Xu Damao quietly greeted a few people nearby.
These people in the courtyard house are all "not very prominent" and are often just background figures.
Through contact, Li Qin discovered that these people were more humane than the main characters and supporting actors who had "full screen time".
Therefore, Li Qin usually got along quite well with these people.
As he watched the drama about to begin above, a strange light suddenly flashed in Li Qin's eyes;
"You can't watch a play without this."
Li Qin pretended to put his hand into his pocket, but when he took it out again, there were some things in his hand.
"Come on, come on, don't be shy."
Li Qin distributed the items in his hand to Xu Damao and several other people around him.
When these people saw what Li Qin took out, strange looks flashed across their faces;
"I didn't expect you to have sunflower seeds, Li Qin."
Xu Damao was closest to Li Qin, and knowing Li Qin's personality, he was not polite at all.
He reached out and grabbed some melon seeds from Li Qin's hand.
The people around exchanged glances upon seeing this.
Sunflower seeds were very popular and in high demand during this period.
Generally speaking, people could only get a few food coupons for melon seeds during festivals and holidays, so they could buy some.
It's something you rarely get to eat normally.
It was precisely because they knew about the scarcity of sunflower seeds that these people hesitated.
However, when they saw that Xu Damao had already started taking drugs, the others couldn't resist joining in.
They all reached out and took some melon seeds from Li Qin's hand.
These people were all very sensible; each of them took only a small portion.
It was definitely just to try the flavor and satisfy a craving.
Upon seeing this, Li Qin's smile grew even wider.
If the people in front of them were to switch places with some of the people in the courtyard, they certainly wouldn't be so polite.
People who know how to maintain appropriate boundaries are always more pleasing to others.
"I told you not to be polite!"
The more tactful these people were, the more generous Li Qin became.
Then they each grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds and put them in the other person's hand.
Looking at the melon seeds in their hands, the men's gazes towards Li Qin changed, turning into expressions of gratitude.
Li Qin smiled casually, then didn't say anything, and took out another handful of sunflower seeds to start cracking them open.
"Indeed, watching the show is only truly enjoyable with melon seeds and sesame seeds."
A look of satisfaction flashed in Li Qin's eyes.
In fact, if the circumstances had allowed, Li Qin would have even prepared popcorn and cola for himself.
At this moment, the people who had just received the melon seeds did not start eating them immediately like Li Qin and Xu Damao.
The group of people tacitly put all the sunflower seeds in their hands into their pockets.
Then he took out only a very small amount and ate it.
They ate very carefully and attentively.
After finishing the few sunflower seeds they had, they didn't continue eating. Instead, they planned to leave the remaining seeds in their pockets for their families to try later.
Li Qin naturally saw this scene out of the corner of his eye.
He couldn't help but sigh.
However, he didn't say anything more, nor did he give the others any more melon seeds.
Some things are best done in moderation.
As for the other party being reluctant to eat the sunflower seeds and planning to take the rest home, this is a very common and normal thing in this era.
Li Qin did not comment on this.
At this moment, Xu Damao, who was eating sunflower seeds, revealed a look of doubt in his eyes.
He clearly saw Li Qin take out five or six handfuls of sunflower seeds from his pocket.
But Li Qin's pockets remained completely unchanged.
It was perfectly smooth from start to finish, with no trace of anything inside.
However, Xu Damao didn't think much of it, assuming that Li Qin's clothes pockets were special, more concealed, and could hold more things.
Xu Damao could never have imagined that the melon seeds Li Qin took out were actually taken from his storage ring.
As for putting his hand in his pocket, that was just for show, a mere pretense.
Just as Li Qin and Xu Damao were happily cracking sunflower seeds, the rest of the people arrived one after another.
So far, only the three stewards have not yet arrived.
Seeing this, Li Qin subconsciously shook his head and complained in his heart;
"They really are making a big deal out of nothing. These three mere stewards of courtyard houses are causing all sorts of trouble every day."
Anyone who didn't know better would think he was a leader.