Chapter 416 Lu Xiaolan Gives Birth to a Child (1980)

On the first day of 1980, the Lu family welcomed a happy event. Lu Xiaolan gave birth to a child in Tangshi, becoming one of the first generation of the 1980s.

After Zhang Zhen received the good news call from Ding Zhicheng, he collected 300 yuan for the couple and asked Lu Xiaolan to spend it during her confinement period and not to wrong herself.

If he couldn't help, he could just contribute some money.

After the studio expanded, Su Tingqian raised Zhang Zhen's salary to 100 yuan per month. In addition, he also had a monthly pension of 40 yuan. The studio also provided food and accommodation. He basically had no place to spend money every month, so he saved a lot of money.

He thought that he would give Ding Zhicheng some money so that the couple could buy a small courtyard house in Jingshi, and the couple would have their own home.

A week later, Zhang Zhen's remittance slip arrived, and Li Yue'e went to help get the money.

Half a month before Lu Xiaolan gave birth, Ding Zhicheng took Li Yue'e to Tangshi to help take care of her during the confinement period.

Tangshi was rebuilt after the earthquake, and there were enough houses. Lu Xiaolan, a college student, was assigned to teach at a high school in Tangshi. When she moved here, she was given a new two-bedroom apartment.

After Li Yue'e got the money back, she said to Lu Xiaolan, "Your father-in-law is really good to you. You must remember to respect him well in the future."

A godparent not only paid for the bride, but also sent so much money after the birth of the child. Even the biological father may not be able to do this.

Lu Xiaolan nodded, "We know, don't worry."

"Now that you have a child, don't send money home in the future. There is nothing to spend money in the countryside. Your father and I are not short of money. But you should send some money or gifts to your father-in-law occasionally to let people know that you are thinking about him in your heart." Li Yue'e said.

Lu Xiaolan waved her hands, "No, I sent it once before, and he sent me more. Godfather doesn't lack money, he has my third sister-in-law and others there, and he doesn't lack things either. When he doesn't want to work anymore, we can bring him over to spend his old age."

"Does he have a high pension?" Li Yue'e knew that Zhang Zhen had retired. She had read in the newspaper that starting last year, all workers who retired normally received pensions.

Lu Xiaolan shook her head, "I don't know, probably a few dozen yuan. He's helping Uncle Su manage the studio, and the salary is high. I heard Zhicheng mention it, and it seems to have increased to 100 yuan a few months ago."

Li Yue'e took a breath, "One hundred yuan a month?"

"Yes!"

"Why do you offer such a high salary? After paying the salary, does my in-law still have money to earn?"

Lu Xiaolan smiled, "Of course he does. Uncle Su's business is much bigger than you think. Now there are probably ten stores in Haishi and Yangcheng combined. I called my third sister-in-law some time ago and she told me that she opened a company and bought trucks to form a transportation team."

Li Yue'e took a breath again and was a little worried, "Is it okay to open so many stores? Don't let them..." Being labeled a capitalist.

Su Mo usually called Li Yue'e and the others to ask about their health and talk about some things in life. She basically didn't talk about business, so Li Yue'e really didn't know that the Su family's business had grown so big.

"Mom, why are you worrying? Reform and opening up have already taken place, and the country has allowed it. Besides, Guangdong Province is a pioneer in reform and opening up, and there are three special economic zones there. If you open a store or company there, the country will support you." Lu Xiaolan said.

When I have time, I really want to bring my parents to a big city to see the world. Lujia Village is a small place, and the news is still too lagging. This idea is still a few years ago.

"By the way, mother, my third sister-in-law said that her family opened a clothing store two months ago, selling the most fashionable clothes. She asked me if I wanted to open a clothing store in Tang City, and she shipped the goods from Yangcheng by train."

"Mom, you like making clothes. Otherwise, you don't have to go back, stay in Tang City to help me take care of the children, I will rent a shop for you, you can sell the third sister-in-law's clothes here, and make some clothes for yourself to sell. What do you think?"

"This... If I don't go back, what will happen to your father and your grandfather?" Li Yue'e hesitated.

Her plan was to let her daughter take care of the child here until the child was weaned, and then take the child back to Lujia Village to continue taking care of him.

"When the time comes, they will take over as well. Now the whole country is discussing 'household contract responsibility system'. I read in the newspaper that many provinces have already started trial implementation. Judging from the trend, it will be fully implemented in less than two years. By then, your position as brigade secretary won't be of much use."

"Dad is old now. You might as well take the opportunity to step down and travel around to see the world while you are still strong."

Lu Xiaolan became more and more excited as she spoke. She felt it was a very feasible option.

"If you think my place is not good, you can go to Guangzhou. Third sister-in-law has said that she would welcome you if you go there."

Li Yue'e was also a little tempted by what she said, "Then... I will ask your father when the time comes."

"Then it's settled." Lu Xiaolan made the decision directly, "When I am out of confinement, I will rent a shop for you, and you can try to open a shop here first."

She heard from the third sister-in-law that opening a clothing store and selling casually would earn more than the salary. When her mother tasted the joy of making money, she probably wouldn't think about going home.

The next day, Lu Xiaolan dressed very conservatively, and while Li Yue'e went out to buy groceries, she sneaked into the communication room, called Su Mo, told her the situation, and asked her to send the clothes over first.

Su Mo naturally agreed, and then selected some styles suitable for the north, and matched each style with fifth-hand goods and sent them over.

However, their current clothing is mainly aimed at the market in Guangzhou, and there are not many styles suitable for the winter in the north. Su Mo plans to launch some new cotton clothes later. They are divided into two types when they are made, thin cotton is sold in southern cities, and thick cotton is sold in northern cities.

Now the clothing stores in Haishi are also being renovated. When the time comes, I will contact Ma Xiaojuan and ask her to open one in Harbin. In Beijing, Qiao Huaqing has a relative who also has ideas. She happens to be going to Beijing on a business trip in a few days, so it’s a good opportunity to ask her to have a talk.