Time flies, and before we knew it, it was the end of 1978. A grand meeting was being held.
As Minister Li had said, he was transferred to the National People's Congress to serve as a deputy, and his position was taken over by the former Deputy Minister Liu.
At the same time, unsurprisingly, Sun Zhengguo also served as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Machinery and the Deputy Director of the General Office.
Because he was still a member of the Standing Committee, he became busier than before, with endless meetings.
This was also the reason why he initially opposed holding multiple positions, but unfortunately, once the appointment was made, he could not change it.
at the same time.
The clarion call of reform has been sounded, and the spring breeze has swept across the land. Some quick-thinking individuals are already considering how to seize the opportunities presented by this era.
However, due to the initial uncertainty of the policies, these people dared not take big steps and could only secretly engage in small businesses.
The He family's courtyard house, located in the middle courtyard.
As it was getting dark, He Daqing furtively pushed his cart back to his front door, as if he were doing something shady.
When Sha Zhu saw his father return, he immediately ran out and helped carry the sacks back into the house.
When Li Xiuxiu saw her father-in-law enter the house, she quickly stood up and greeted him.
"Dad, it's cold outside. Why don't you warm yourself by the fire? I'll go get the food right away."
"Okay, okay!"
He Daqing nodded in satisfaction, then took off his hat and gloves, sat down by the stove, and rubbed his hands together incessantly.
A moment later, the family began to eat dinner, during which there was little communication.
After finishing their meal and tidying up the housework, He Daqing sent his grandsons to the side room, and then the people inside started chatting.
"Dad, that sack was so heavy, it looked like it weighed more than 30 pounds of raw sunflower seeds. How many did you buy?"
Hearing his son's question, He Daqing smiled, a rare occurrence.
"Zhu Zi, this time I not only bought raw sunflower seeds, but also a lot of corn."
"Ah~!" Sha Zhu exclaimed in disbelief. "No, Dad, I can understand you buying raw sunflower seeds, but why did you buy corn?"
"You really are stupid. Buying corn is obviously for making popcorn. You have no idea how good the business is outside. As long as you have the goods, you don't have to worry about selling them."
As He Daqing spoke, he glanced at his son with a smug look, and then said to his daughter-in-law.
"Xiuxiu, tell him, how much money have we made selling melon seeds these past few days?"
"Okay!"
Li Xiuxiu immediately took out a small ledger and began to read it aloud.
"Zhu Zi, my dad and I sold sunflower seeds for a total of 7 days during this period. We earned 3.9 yuan on the first day, 5.2 yuan on the second day, and on the third day..."
So far, I've made a net profit of 42.8 yuan. How about that? Not bad compared to your job, right?
"This...?" Sha Zhu's brain was a little overwhelmed.
He originally thought this was just a minor incident and wouldn't amount to much.
But earning 42.8 yuan in 7 days, is that still considered small-scale?
On average, you can earn more than 6 yuan a day, which means you can earn 180 yuan a month.
With this kind of income, who would still go to work?
Thinking of this, Sha Zhu felt a little worried, so he gave a reminder.
"Dad, this isn't a good idea! What if someone reports us for speculation and profiteering? Our family will be finished."
"What are you afraid of! It's not like I'm doing this alone. If the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up. Someone as afraid of everything as you deserves to be poor your whole life..."
He Daqing grew angrier the more he talked. Seeing that his son was still oblivious, he decided to drag him down with him.
“Here’s what we’re going to do, Zhu Zi. Tonight you go out with your wife to sell melon seeds. I’ll go alone. Maybe I can sell them faster that way.”
"I…?"
Sha Zhu wanted to say something more, but his father glared at him and immediately shut him up.
After discussing it, the group divided the sunflower seeds they had roasted the day before in two, and Sha Zhu took his wife to a nearby cinema to sell them.
He Daqing, having a car, went to a cinema a little further away to sell his wares.
The three of them didn't get home until after 8 p.m., and when they tallied up their accounts, they found they had actually made more than ten yuan that day.
Seeing how quickly money could be made, Sha Zhu's mind started to work.
He personally participated tonight, and just as his father said, there were indeed many people doing small business outside.
And those wearing red armbands seem to be ignored.
So he said, "Dad, why don't I quit my job? I only get that meager fixed salary at the factory, I might as well go out and do something else."
No sooner had he finished speaking than He Daqing launched a brutal attack, repeatedly slapping him on the head with his hand.
"Are you stupid! We don't even know what the policy will be like yet. What if something changes again? Are you going to leave our family starving?"
Li Xiuxiu quickly added, "Yes! Dad is right, Zhuzi. Your job is our family's last resort, so you can't quit for now."
"Listen to this, you're not as insightful as your wife. If you really care, just come back and help out tonight. What are you thinking about all day long?"
He Daqing was still somewhat angry and gave his son another dressing down.
Sha Zhu, blushing, rubbed his head, which had been throbbing from the blow, and said with dissatisfaction.
"Dad, fine, I won't resign! But could you please stop pressuring me in the future and at least give me some face?"
"Face?" He Daqing snorted coldly and said, "I'm just trying to wake you up. Also, watch your mouth and stop making a fuss about me outside."
"I know, it's nothing, I'm going to sleep now."
Knowing his father was a scoundrel, Sha Zhu didn't want to waste any more time on empty talk. After saying a few words, he called his wife back to their room.
The next morning, a strong fragrance suddenly wafted from the courtyard. Following the scent, the neighbors quickly located He Daqing's house.
"Hey everyone! What do you guys think He Daqing's been up to lately, acting all mysterious and hiding behind closed doors? What's he up to again?"
"Hey~! I'll just secretly cook something delicious at home! What else can I do?"
"No, no, this tastes like popcorn. He Daqing is a real scoundrel, always making such tempting things."
...
What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener. Yan Bugui, who was mingling in the crowd, was probably the most observant of them all.
Others might not have noticed He Daqing's little actions these past few days, but he has been paying close attention to them.
Based on his observations, He Daqing might be engaged in speculation and profiteering, but he wasn't sure yet.
With something on his mind, Yan Bugui walked home.
The Yan family still lives in the front row of the house. After the eldest son's family separated from the family and the second son got married, they followed suit. Currently, only the third son's family remains at home.
As for Yan Jiedi?
Because no unit has accepted me, I am still a sent-down youth in the countryside, and I rarely even write letters.
Yan Bugui strongly suspected that his youngest daughter might have already married in the countryside, just like Xiao Dang had back then.
Thinking back to a few years ago, when the news came that Xiao Dang had married someone in the countryside, Qin Huairu was furious.
Qin Huairu was angry for two main reasons: first, the bride price; and second, she felt that people from the countryside were not good enough for her.
But wasn't Yan Bugui the same?
Therefore, despite his doubts, he still held onto a sliver of hope.
I hope my daughter won't stay in the countryside and will marry just anyone.
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