China Entertainment 1981: Starting from Journey to the West

Gu Bei was really exhausted. When he got home yesterday, after distributing all the souvenirs he bought along the way, he went out to find a big pool and took a comfortable bath. After returning home, he didn't even eat dinner before going back to the house to sleep. I slept until about ten o'clock.

It wasn't time to get off work yet, and only the housewives in the courtyard were busy doing housework. When they saw Gu Bei coming out of the house, they all said hello.

People at this year's end are very simple-minded. The busier they are at work, the more promising they are.

Those who have no future are either wandering on the streets, or even if they have a job, they are just sneaking around and getting by.

After chatting with the neighbor's aunts for a while, Gu Bei went to the kitchen. There were still leftover steamed buns and porridge from the morning on the table. The dried radish Gu Bei brought back from Shaoxing last year had not yet been finished.

I didn't eat yesterday's dinner or today's breakfast. I was so hungry now that I didn't care that the things had been cooled down. I ate everything in a gust of wind.

Director Yang Jie said she would take three days off, and Gu Bei had nothing to do if he stayed at home. Thinking that he had not been back for more than a month, the house in Baihua Hutong might be dirty, so he rode over there.

When I arrived at the place, I opened the door and saw that the yard was full of dead branches and leaves blown from nowhere, and the house was also very dirty. I cleaned it inside and out, and when I looked at the time, it was already noon.

We have to find a way, otherwise we have to clean up every once in a while, which is not enough trouble.

Besides, if no one lives in this house for a long time, it will not be a good thing if it loses its popularity.

For rent?

Gu Bei was still worried, but if he moved here...

Putting aside whether the parents are willing or not, there is no way to explain the origin of this house!

ride home.

As soon as they arrived at the gate of the compound, they met Gu Nan and the other three.

"you……"

Gu Nan rarely comes back at noon. The three families have two-income families, so he can't prepare lunch for them.

Just as he was about to ask, Gu Bei suddenly remembered that today was Saturday.

Nowadays, schools only hold half-day classes every Saturday and have a break in the afternoon.

"Brother! How is it? Does it look good?"

When Gu Nan saw Gu Bei, she immediately jumped up to him and stretched her legs specially.

"Look at what?"

"Pants, these are new ones. Do they look good? Let me tell you, they are called jeans. They are very popular in Beijing now."

Yesterday she wanted to show off to Gu Bei, but Gu Bei fell asleep when he came back without giving her a chance.

jeans?
Gu Bei was stunned for a moment. Then he looked carefully and saw that not only Gu Nan, but also Ji Peijie and Liu Bei each wore a pair of jeans and white shirts, making them look like triplets.

There is nothing unusual about jeans. The material is actually denim, they just have a different name.

It’s just the style of these pants…

Look familiar.

"I'm asking you something, does it look good?"

"Good-looking, good-looking."

Gu Bei was perfunctory, and suddenly thought of something Gu Nan mentioned just now.

"Nan Nan, you said these pants are very popular in the capital now."

"Of course."

Gu Nan lowered his head and dusted off the non-existent dust on his pants, looking very caring.

"This came from the south. Nowadays, students in our class, regardless of gender, are too embarrassed to go out without a pair of jeans."

This is an exaggeration!

Gu Bei did think that he would lead the trend, but he didn't expect that it would really hit the right chord with people's current aesthetics.

Speaking of which, when the jeans were originally designed, there was nothing unusual about them, and even in the eyes of a later generation like Gu Bei, they were a bit old-fashioned.

He didn’t dare to bring out the styles that were too trendy!
Off-shoulder clothes, beggar clothes, miniskirts that reveal half of the buttocks.

Gu Bei dared to take it out, and no garment factory dared to take on such a job. If he went online, he would be directly photographed for being a gangster, which would be immoral at the very least.

"Nannan, have you seen third brother recently?"

Gu Bei couldn't wait to see Ma San'er now. Only he knew the specific situation best.

"No, I haven't seen him for a long time. Do you have anything to do with Third Brother?"

The children in the compound, including Ji Peijie and Liu Bei, are a little afraid of Ma San'er. After all, their parents often talk in their ears and they can't have a good impression of Ma San'er.

But Gu Nan was different. During the two years when Gu Xiaowu and his wife were sent down to the countryside, Ma Saner helped their family a lot. It was only after they went to the countryside that their relationship gradually became estranged.

"Okay, you guys go in quickly, I'll go out again."

Gu Bei said as he was about to get in the car and was about to leave, but Gu Nan stopped him.

"Brother! Mom is not at home, I have lunch..."

Hey!

You little wit.

"understood!"

Gu Bei had no choice but to take out one dollar from his pocket.

"Buy it yourself."

"Thank you, brother!" When Gu Nan saw the money, he burst out laughing. He didn't care about his brother, grabbed the arms of his two friends, and ran into the hospital.

When he went out just now, Gu Bei didn't pay attention. After being reminded by Gu Nan, when he thought about it carefully, he seemed to have encountered many people wearing jeans, not just jeans, but also several other clothing designs designed by him.

After walking for a month, Gu Bei didn't know what the business was like. Now that Ma San'er couldn't be found, Gu Bei simply rode to Xinjiekou.

Gu Bei had heard from Ma San'er before that most people who practice stalls are now concentrated in three places, either Shichahai, Xinjiekou, or Dashilar.

When we arrived at the place, there were quite a few people setting up stalls and doing small businesses, doing a variety of things, especially clothing.

"Take a look, take a look, you can't be wronged or cheated. I have all the most popular clothing in the south this year!"

"Don't miss it when you're passing by. It doesn't matter if it's a big girl or a young man. Just take a look. Jeans and bat shirts, if you put them on, the girls will be more beautiful and the boys will be more energetic. Wear them when you go out on a blind date and I guarantee that you will succeed. .”

He's really quite eloquent.

Gu Bei pushed the cart back and forth among the various stalls. In almost every stall selling clothing, you can see clothes designed by him.

"It's cheaper, one for each of us."

"This lesbian, I'm not trying to refute your face. I really don't have much profit. I'm giving you an advantage. What will others do? This big brother just paid the money and he still can't settle the account with me. Take a look at this street. All the same price.”

Gu Beizheng was passing by a stall and stopped when he heard someone haggling.

All the same price?

"Comrade, how much does a pair of jeans cost?"

Seeing the business, the little boss also hurriedly greeted: "Look at you, the price is clearly marked, five yuan a piece, no counter-offer, if you sell more, I will give you a pair of socks for two, pure cotton, not raw." sweat."

Talk about this big set of business experience.

Five yuan for a pair of jeans may not sound expensive at first, but how high is people’s income level now?

For a regular employee of CCTV like Gu Bei, after becoming a full-time employee, he only earns 45 yuan a month. Occasionally, he is subsidized for business trips, which only costs [-] cents a day.

The only saving grace is that the welfare is good. During the New Year and the festival, a lot of things are given out, including rice and white flour. Last year, they also gave out a box of apples. When Gu Beituo came back, he still caused a sensation in the compound.

Therefore, spending five yuan to buy a pair of pants really requires a lot of determination.

"Get me one."

Gu Bei said and reported the size. The little boss rummaged through the pile of goods for a long time.

"Here you go, if it doesn't fit or is damaged, you can still take it back and exchange it."

Yes, he is a good businessman.

Gu Bei paid, and then asked about the prices of several other styles of clothing designed by him, all of which were five yuan.

This is the rhythm to be released!

Before setting off for filming, Gu Bei had chatted with Ma San'er once. He knew the cost price of these clothes and trousers. The garment factory that his uncle Ge Nanfang helped contact was state-owned and not very profitable. There were orders delivered. The other party, regardless of whether it was an individual or a group, gave the lowest price.

On average, the cost of these clothes is between one and a half yuan to two yuan. After deducting the round-trip shipping fee and a portion of the profit left for the retailers, Gu Bei and the others can earn almost two yuan from one piece of clothing.

Just two bucks each.

If you really want to lead the trend, why are you waiting for it if you don’t publish it?

After walking around in Xinjiekou, Gu Bei cycled to Dashilar. The situation there was similar. As long as there was a clothing stall, Gu Bei's designs were indispensable.

The price is also five yuan a piece. It seems that it was Ma San'er and Ma Gan'er's idea to fix the price.

Afterwards, he went to Shichahai for a walk, and then Gu Bei returned home. When he got home, he had several more clothes in his hands.

"Why did you buy so much?"

Li Sufen came back from get off work and was preparing dinner for the family. When she saw Gu Bei coming in with a pile of unpacked clothes and pants, she scolded her.

"These jeans only cost five yuan a pair. How much do you earn in a month? And what's the matter with these clothes? You can't wear them?"

Gu Bei only bought himself a pair of pants. The other clothes were all women's models. He didn't design men's clothing at first.

All fools know that it is best for women to make money on things like clothes. Old men would rather spend their money on tobacco and alcohol. Who has the spare money to buy clothes for appearance?

"It's for Nannan, this one is for you."

Gu Nan was doing homework in the east room. When she heard that Gu Bei bought something for her, she ran out quickly. When she saw the clothes on the table, her eyes were shining.

She almost broke her tongue in order to buy a pair of jeans. In the end, Gu Xiaowu made the sacrifice and promised not to smoke for a month, which made Li Sufen nod.

At that time, she went to Xinjiekou to buy pants with Ji Peijie and Liu Bei. When she saw the good-looking clothes at the stall, Gu Nan was also enthusiastic, but she also knew that buying a pair of jeans was already the bottom line for an old mother. Extravagant hopes are wishful thinking.

She originally planned to wait for Gu Bei's salary day to try to get her brother's curtains, but she didn't expect that Gu Bei was so sensible and bought them all before she could say anything.

"Brother~~~~~~"

What do you mean, you are moved to tears by this tone?
"Hurry back to the house and try."

Gu Bei said and winked at Gu Nan. The little girl understood and returned to the house holding the few clothes that belonged to her, and also locked the door.

Li Sufen reacted and quickly chased after him.

"Open the door for me, don't take it apart, keep one piece, and let your brother return the rest. If you buy so much, his month's salary won't be enough."

stab...

Li Sufen turned around and saw Gu Bei unpacking the clothes he bought for her.

Tired.

These two little bastards are going to rebel and can't be controlled.