Chapter 33 He Shengnan's concerns
Go home.

Wang Mengde put the medicine box and kettle on the table, and packed the tooth powder and soap he bought from the supply and marketing cooperative.

In the 1950s and 1960s, before toothpaste became popular, people used tooth powder to brush their teeth every day, which cost six cents a bag.

Guben soap is also known as stinky soap. It is yellowish in color with the word "Guben" written on it. It is mostly used for washing clothes. He bought a bunch of it for 30 cents and just now he left most of it for his mother.

After tidying up and taking a quick shower, I started my daily study routine.

The next day, he got up early on purpose, put the millet porridge on the stove to cook, practiced boxing, brushed his teeth with tooth powder, washed his face, and went directly to the next yard.

Courtyard 96.

In the front yard, Wang Mengde walked to the door of a house and heard some noise inside. He knocked on the door and asked in a low voice, "Uncle Huang, is Uncle Huang up?"

"Who is it? Wait a moment." A response came from inside the room. It was the voice of Fourth Aunt.

After a while, the door opened, and the fourth aunt saw Wang Mengde, and said with a smile on her face: "Oh, Mengde is here, come in quickly, your fourth uncle just got up, what do you want to see him for?"

Then he turned around and shouted into the bedroom, "Old Four, Meng De is here to see you, come out quickly."

"Aunt Si, I want Uncle Si to help me make something."

Uncle Huang was a carpenter. Before liberation, he worked in a private timber factory near Dongzhimen. His skills were pretty good. Neighbors in the nearby alleys would usually go directly to him if they needed a bench or furniture.

"I'm coming." Uncle Huang was in his thirties, not tall and rather stocky. He answered while walking out of the bedroom wearing his coat.

"Fourth uncle."

"Meng De is here, come sit down, do you want to talk to me about something?"

"Fourth uncle, I would like to ask you to help me make a shoe clip for soles." Wang Mengde spoke and gestured according to his memories of his previous life, and also explained the function of the clip.

In his previous life, he had a classmate from Shandong Province. When he got married, he went to attend the wedding and saw his classmate's grandmother using this thing to sew shoe soles.

Out of curiosity, he specially consulted the grandmother and studied it carefully, so he was deeply impressed.

After listening to Wang Mengde's story, Uncle Huang thought about it for a while and understood. He smiled and said, "This thing is very simple to make. It only takes a few boards, but it is very practical. I will bring it back to you in the evening and make one for your aunt as well."

"Thank you, fourth uncle. How much does this cost?" Wang Mengde said happily.

With this clip, my mother can save some time and effort when sewing shoe soles, and there will be fewer marks on her hands.

"It's just a few boards, why charge for that? Forget it." Uncle Huang waved his hand.

"Fourth Uncle, that won't work. I ask you for help, how can I ask you to pay for it?" Wang Mengde said seriously.

Seeing that he was serious, Uncle Huang had no choice but to say, "Well, I don't know how much it will cost now. When I get to work today and find time to make it, you can give me as much as the boss wants."

"Okay, Uncle Four, I'll come over after get off work tonight."

After discussing with Uncle Huang, Wang Mengde returned to his home, had breakfast, left the alley, and followed the crowd towards Dongzhimen.

at this time.

At Deshengmen Bus Station, He Shengnan and Yang Xue were waiting for the bus. "Shengnan, what is your relationship with Wang Mengde?" Yang Xue asked curiously, thinking of the handsome young man she met yesterday.

On the way home yesterday, she didn't have the chance to ask because Wang Mengde was there too.

"Xiaoxue, what are you thinking about? I've only met him twice. The first time was when he helped me, and the second time was when we happened to meet yesterday." He Shengnan said with a vague look in her eyes.

"I don't believe it. I don't think the coincidence yesterday was that simple. Maybe he was waiting for you there on purpose." Yang Xue said with a smile.

"Shengnan, you must seize the opportunity. He is so handsome. It will be too late to regret if you miss him."

"I saw him carrying a medicine box both times. He must have been treating villagers." He Shengnan defended Wang Mengde.

"Well, even if that's the case, I think you two are destined to be together. You actually met twice in a week. Besides, you are so beautiful. You and him are a perfect match."

Yang Xue rolled her eyes and joked with a smile.

"Don't talk nonsense, we don't know each other. Besides, we don't even know if she has a partner." He Shengnan said quietly.

Wang Mengde left a deep impression on her, not only because he helped her solve the crisis that time, but also because of the calmness and confidence he showed when chatting with her, which made her eyes light up.

Before, many boys wanted to pursue her, but most of them stuttered when in front of her, and some even couldn't speak at all.

"You still don't know if he has a girlfriend? I saw yesterday that he knew you quite well and even mentioned that you have two younger brothers and a younger sister." Yang Xue asked in surprise.

"How much do you know about his family and personal information?"

He Shengnan shook her head and said, "I just know that his name is Wang Mengde, he is a Chinese medicine doctor, and I think he lives in Nanluoguxiang."

"No more?" Yang Xue's expression was a little exaggerated.

Seeing her good sister nod, she patted her chest and said, "Well, next time you meet him, I'll ask him about his situation for you. This can also be regarded as helping you check."

"No, it's so embarrassing. Besides, if he wanted me to know, he would have told me on his own initiative."

He Shengnan quickly stopped him.

At this time, the bus also arrived. Yang Xue didn't have time to say anything else. The two of them hurriedly squeezed into the bus. If they didn't get on, they didn't know when the next bus would depart.

In the evening, after Wang Mengde got off work, he did not go home directly, but went to the next yard first.

When we arrived at Uncle Huang's house, we saw Aunt Huang sitting on a small stool in the living room. There was a newly made splint in front of her, and she was using it to sew the soles of shoes.

Seeing him coming in, before Fourth Uncle Huang could speak, Fourth Auntie excitedly said, "Meng De, this is so convenient. It will save me a lot of effort and time when I sew shoe soles in the future."

After paying the money, Wang Mengde returned home with the folder. After eating, he hurried to his parents' side before it got dark.

Wang Hao came back early today. When he arrived at Yuer Hutong, Ran Xiaomei was cleaning up the dishes.

Wang Mengde put the clamp on the ground, and then asked his mother to try the effect herself. Ran Xiaomei simply operated it twice, and her face was full of surprise. Her reaction was the same as that of her fourth aunt, and she said frankly that this was very convenient.

Wang Hao watched from the sidelines with a serious expression. When Wang Mengde was about to get carried away by his mother's praise, he poured cold water on him:
"Meng De, you are still young. You should spend your time and energy on learning medical skills. It is better not to do these side jobs."

(End of this chapter)