On December 30, 1987, the firecrackers in the new dormitory building area next to the First Branch Factory had been going off for half the day without stopping.
At the end of December, the First Branch Factory's new employee housing was officially handed over. Since today was an auspicious day, suitable for moving into a new home, relocating, and setting up beds, many impatient employees either took leave or found someone to cover their shifts, all rushing to move into their new homes.
The work unit's logistics office did not have enough vehicles, so they paid to hire tricycle carts to move their things. In any case, they would move in first and worry about the rest later.
After all, every day they moved in early was another day their hearts could rest easy.
Li Ye's senior brother Ding Jiuchang had been assigned a home, so Li Ye had brought a gift today to congratulate him on his housewarming.
But what Li Ye had not expected was that even after arriving at the dormitory area and waiting around for quite some time, he still could not get to Ding Jiuchang's door.
"Director Li, you absolutely have to come have a few drinks at noon today. I bought Maotai—you have to come!"
"Director Li, we truly thank you. Ever since the day my Mother came to the city with me, she's kept nagging me to work hard and strive to live in an apartment building within this lifetime.
But how could apartment buildings possibly be for laborers like us? Yet today, my Mother is living in one with me. It's all thanks to you, all thanks to you!"
"..."
No matter who saw Li Ye, they warmly invited him over for drinks. Many employees' parents were already advanced in years, tugging