The autumn harvest is over and it is already late June.
As word of mouth spread, the news of medical insurance spread rapidly, and more and more people paid for medical insurance.
The sky is clear and the sun is shining brightly.
In the factory cafeteria in the eastern suburbs of Xianyang.
The dark crowd surged like a tide, the noise rose and fell, the workers were shoulder to shoulder, and sweated profusely.
Even though the cold wind in late autumn is bleak, it cannot extinguish this vigorous heat wave.
The workers were either queuing up for food, wolfing down their food, or chatting, and the topics were basically all about medical insurance.
Four workers sat in a circle in front of a dining table, eating and chatting.
"Hey, have you bought medical insurance?"
"Of course I bought it. I bought it for our whole family. We don't need that little money."
"Hey, you're the one showing off, but it's true. We only make 700 a month, so ten cents is really a drop in the bucket."
"I think medical insurance is the welfare provided by the government to us ordinary people."
"Yes, thanks to the imperial court, otherwise we wouldn't be able to live the good life we have now."
Several people sighed, their faces full of gratitude.
In the cafeteria, there was discussion about medical insurance everywhere. Basically, all the workers in the factory had purchased medical insurance.
After all, the average salary of workers in Xianyang City has reached five hundred coins.
Even if there are ten people in a family, the medical insurance fee is only one hundred coins, which is only one-fifth of a month's salary.
This can ensure the health of the whole family for a whole year, which is really a great deal.
As the autumn wind blows, the sun gradually moves lower, and the dazzling sunlight is no longer scorching.
The outer city of Xianyang, the market place.
It was a weekday and afternoon, so there weren't many customers coming and going, only a few scattered around.
The merchants and vendors who had been busy all morning took a rare break to drink tea and chat.
"Alas, I will have to pay for medical insurance every year, which is another expense."
"Hey, Old Li, I haven't seen you for a few days. Why are you so lax? It's just ten cents, isn't it?"
A vendor quipped with a wink.
There was a burst of laughter all around, and the air was filled with a happy atmosphere.
Everyone is well aware of Old Li's sighs.
It's probably just a way of complaining about being poor.
But no one really believed it.
Since the curfew was lifted last year and private entertainment activities were allowed to resume, the individual economy has gradually flourished.
As the biggest beneficiaries, the vendors may not make a fortune, but at least they have enough to support their families.
It’s really not that I can’t afford to pay a mere ten cents.
When Old Li heard the laughter of the crowd, his face turned red, but he still stubbornly refuted.
"What do you know? I have a whole family and paying hundreds of dollars a year is going to hurt for a while, right?"
"Then will you pay it next year?"
Someone else laughed teasingly.
Old Li's eyes wandered and he coughed twice to hide his embarrassment.
"Ahem, yes, of course."
"After a year of hard work and running around, there will always be a headache or a fever. Even if it is just one consultation, it will pay off."
"That's terrible, Old Li, you're taking advantage of me."
"Yes, and the money we pay every year can be used to buy medicine when the time comes, so it's a good deal no matter how you calculate it."
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
In fact, most businessmen are smart and know that this is a business that is sure to make money.
After being comforted, Old Li finally felt less pain.
He pounded his aching waist and grumbled to himself.
"I'll go to the hospital in a couple of days to see if this medical insurance card can be used."
"Old Li, can something made by the government be fake?"
"It works, it works. I got two injections yesterday and got some medicine. My waist feels much better today."
"Then I'll go take a look tomorrow..."
The vendors were chatting happily, their faces lively and full of expectations for the future.
The setting sun painted the entire sky with an orange-red sunset glow. Birds returned to their nests and crows cried hoarsely.
Outside the city of Xianyang, in a nearby village.
At this time, many old, weak, women and children had gathered at the entrance of the village, looking into the distance with anticipation.
When they saw the ox carts and wheelbarrows approaching, everyone was suddenly excited.
"The village chief and his men are back!"
"I wonder what the price of grain is this year? How much can I get in exchange?"
"Mom, will Dad remember to buy me some candy?"
“…”
The villagers were talking about it in a flurry, some were happy, some were worried, and some were nervous.
As soon as the village chief approached with a group of strong men, everyone swarmed around and asked about the things they were most concerned about.
The village chief stroked his beard calmly and answered each question slowly and calmly.
"This year, the government's grain purchase price is the same as last year."
"The tax rate remains at 30%."
"Folk people can have a good New Year."
As soon as he finished speaking, the villagers all smiled and cheered.
This year is another year of bumper harvest, and after paying taxes, they can still get a considerable amount of hard-earned money.
In addition, rural households produce and use their own products, so there is not much expense. Over the past few years, every household has accumulated a lot of savings.
When each family received their own money bag, the villagers weighed the heavy weight, their faces beaming with joy.
Some elderly people even burst into tears.
"Old man, I never thought that our family could save so much. In the past, we were lucky to have enough to eat..."
"Yes, I never saw so much money."
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