When Zhao Guoyang and Bai Rou rushed back to Ninghai City, it was already the next morning.

Because he was afraid that Zhao Guoyang would be too tired to drive, Bai Rou proposed to deal with it all night in the dormitory of "Xingtai International" in Lujiazui.

Zhao Guoyang was just her, and in the end he had to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year in Songjiang City.

After getting off the road, the car quickly drove into the community of "Hongda Machinery Factory".

I didn’t spend the 30th day of New Year and the first day of the Lunar New Year. Today, on the second day of the Lunar New Year, of course I can’t go back empty-handed, I have to prepare some gifts.

During this trip to South Korea, Kim Soo-joo sent a lot of cosmetics and other things. The factory had also sent some New Year's goods such as "wood fungus" and "shiitake mushrooms" before. In addition, a box of "Soft China" and two boxes of "Flying Moutai" he bought in Songjiang City. Zhao Guoyang thought it should be almost the same.

Helping Zhao Guoyang take the "wood fungus" and "shiitake mushrooms" onto the "Ben", Bai Rou smiled and said, "Hey, Guoyang. The gift you gave to your uncles and aunts is ready. What should I do? This is the Chinese New Year, you can't go to your house to greet New Year empty-handed, right? You have cosmetics from South Korea, so it's boring to take them out, right?"

Zhao Guoyang was stunned for a moment, and then he started to speak: "This is easy to deal with. After a while, you will be 'ok' when you go to the 'small commodity market' to buy some small gifts and other things!"

"Uh, 'small commodity market'?" Bai Rou was a little confused after hearing this place name.

"Yes, our Ninghai City's 'small commodity market' is well-known far and wide. There are only those you can't imagine, and there are no ones you can't find!"

Zhao Guoyang explained with a smile: "It's just too early to lunch time. I'll take you here to see it. It's like letting you, a girl from a big city, come to our 'country' for a market!"

After listening to his story, Bai Rou applauded.

Indeed, she hasn't been shopping for a long time since her husband passed away.

Even during the Chinese New Year, I am basically alone at home, watching TV or something.

At this moment, Bai Rou was naturally interested when she heard Zhao Guoyang's instigation.

The two got into the car with a laugh and said, and headed straight to the "small commodity market".

...

Ninghai City's "Small Commodity Market" is located in the eastern suburbs of the city, adjacent to Jianghai County.

Zhao Guoyang took Bai Rou here to visit and had already calculated that he could set off home after the tour.

Along the way, Bai Rou was obviously very interested in this "small commodity market". Asking this and that made Zhao Guoyang a little tired of dealing with it.

Seeing the destination approaching, Zhao Guoyang simply spread his hands and said, "Okay, Sister Bai, don't ask anymore, the place has arrived!"

When Bai Rou heard this, she quickly opened her eyes wide and looked forward.

I saw an iron fence with the sign "Ninghai Small Commodity Market" hanging on the north side of the road, which was opening on the left and right.

The big red lanterns on both sides were hung high, and it seemed that they had just been installed.

"Ah? It's just such a small place?" Bai Rou asked in disbelief.

While looking for a place to park, Zhao Guoyang smiled mysteriously and said, "Hehe, Sister Bai, don't underestimate this 'small place'. After you get in, you will know how lively it is inside!"

Bai Rou knew that Zhao Guoyang never lies, and her eyes were stunned after hearing this.

Zhao Guoyang did not explain any more, and parked the car directly and made a "please" gesture to her.

After the two got off the bus, they went directly to the "small commodity market".

As soon as he entered the iron fence, Bai Rou was startled by the busyness inside.

Because of the limited location of shops in the "small commodity market", there are many small vendors who have no money to rent stalls on both sides of the road shouting hard.

In the 1990s, there was no emphasis on the appearance of the city, especially during the Chinese New Year, no one was willing to cause trouble.

Because there are too many small vendors, they have to squeeze through to walk.

Because Bai Rou was not prepared, she was almost squeezed to the ground by the aunt next to her.

Fortunately, Zhao Guoyang was quick-witted and quickly stretched out his hand and wrapped it around her waist, so there was no problem.

"Be careful and follow me!" Zhao Guoyang said to Bai Rou with concern.

"Yes!" Bai Rou nodded slightly red, and followed Zhao Guoyang tightly.

"Sell candied haws!"

"It's a date-crushing guy!"

The hawkers who had no stalls on both sides heard from time to time, making Bai Rou very fresh.

Seeing Zhao Guoyang walking forward with a purpose, she asked curiously: "Guoyang, have you not seen these? I think it's quite interesting?"

Zhao Guoyang turned around and smiled at her, "Don't be anxious! Let's go in first and buy the things we want to buy. It's time to buy these gadgets when you look back!"

After hearing this, Bai Rou obediently said "hmm" and followed again.

Not long after the two left, Zhao Guoyang took Bai Rou to a small food shop.

"Come two cans of wheat milk essence, four boxes of Jingguo! In addition, two cans of canned yellow peaches!" Zhao Guoyang scratched the boss familiarly and said.

"Hello, wait, I'll help you get the goods!" The boss saw that the business came, and hurriedly nodded and bowed.

When the boss returned to the inner room to prepare stock, Bai Rou couldn't help asking Zhao Guoyang: "Guoyang, I know Jingguo, but what is this wheat milk essence?"

After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang smiled and explained, "Ha, I almost forgot. You southerners basically don't drink this thing, right?"

"This wheat milk powder is an instant drink made of milk (or milk powder, condensed milk), cream, wheat powder, etc. The taste is similar to milk powder with sugar, but it is sweeter."

Bai Rou nodded in a vague way, and said, "I have never seen this thing before. If you go back to Songjiang City for a permanent residence, I have to bring two cans over..."

After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang was happy: "No, no, no! If you bring this thing to Songjiang City, you will do nothing more than this. This 'Fu' brand, the largest brand in the country, is produced in Songjiang City."

"You've gone there, just follow Teacher Zhang Yufang out for a few trips, and you'll be able to find it."

"Uh, that's a good relationship. When I turned around, I went to Songjiang City and took Teacher Zhang Yufang to go shopping!"

Bai Rou got the information she wanted, and her face shone brightly.

When the two were chatting, the boss had already prepared everything they wanted.

After Zhao Guoyang gave the money, he smiled and said to Bai Rou, "No, don't you bring gifts to my family? These are the most popular New Year's gifts in our Xiahe area!"

"Ah? Are there only a few of them?" Bai Rou was surprised when she looked at the bottles and jars in Zhao Guoyang's hand.

"Of course I can't compare with your Yangcheng! Yours is a big city with abundant material resources. You must have supplements such as 'roy jelly' during the New Year, right?" Zhao Guoyang shrugged.

After being hit by Zhao Guoyang, Bai Rou nodded embarrassedly and said, "Uh, it's almost the same. It seems that the gifts we give during the New Year are generally 'Rong jelly' and 'Big White Rabbit'!"

Zhao Guoyang smiled and nodded and said, "The two things you mentioned are also available in this 'small commodity market'. Why don't we buy some in the high-end areas?"

Bai Rou nodded vigorously and said, "What are you waiting for? Let's go quickly. Turn around immediately, I'm going to try the snacks there!"

"Haha, okay, then let's speed up now!" Zhao Guoyang left first after a while.

After visiting the "small commodity market", Bai Rou finally fulfilled her wish.

Not only did she buy the gift she liked, she also tried a few snacks.

Zhao Guoyang, who was standing beside him, started the car, looked at the "fork candy" stirring in Bai Rou's hands, and he dissuaded helplessly: "Sister Bai, why are you like a child? This makes people see that the deputy general manager of our 'Rongguang Co., Ltd.' is actually like this childlike appearance, which will definitely be shocked!"

When Bai Rou heard this, she said awkwardly: "Guoyang, isn't it rare for me to have a chance to 'go to a market'? I basically never went out when I celebrated the New Year in Yangcheng..."

Listening to Bai Rou’s pitiful words and thinking about her strength after being widowed, Zhao Guoyang secretly blamed herself.

Indeed, Bai Rou can be said to be a representative figure among the women in the new era of the 1980s and 1990s.

They are strong, they are hardworking, and they love life. No matter how difficult life is, you can always see the smile from the bottom of your heart on their faces.

When Bai Rou noticed the tenderness in Zhao Guoyang's gaze that came over, she was slightly stunned.

A strange color flashed in Zhao Guoyang's eyes. After the car started, he looked forward without looking sideways.

"Sister Bai, come back and make a plan. Our 'Rongguang Co., Ltd.' gives all employees a certain period of 'annual leave' every year."

"Annual leave? What is that?" Bai Rou asked quickly after hearing this.

Zhao Guoyang smiled and said, "It's just a 'paid leave'. I'm going to implement this system from this year. In this way, you, the deputy general manager, can go out and have fun every year and relax!"

Zhao Guoyang's words had a huge impact on Bai Rou.

Indeed, in 1993, everyone had no idea about double breaks, and they had a regular six-day shift every week.

How could Bai Rou not be surprised when Zhao Guoyang suddenly said that there was an annual leave?

"Then... how many days is this annual holiday every year, and when is the time?"

After hearing Bai Rou's question, Zhao Guoyang shrugged and explained: "My temporary idea is that for ordinary employees, it is better to have a fixed annual leave period, which will facilitate the company's coordination and arrangement."

"As for people at the level of deputy general manager like you and Sun Ning, the holidays were relatively free. As long as you arrange things in advance, you can go out and play whenever you want!"

"What are the numbers of these days? Sister Bai, go back and discuss with Sun Ning and Miao Siqi to see if it is five or ten days, either."

After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, Bai Rou's mouth opened her head.
Chapter completed!