Chapter 568 Absolutely No Delay!
Then there's duck and goose meat. The county's food factory came to buy them immediately and paid them in cash on the spot.
For example, Old Li from Wadi Village raised five ducks and five geese. When it was time to slaughter them, the down feathers were sold to a down jacket factory, and the duck and goose meat was directly purchased by the county and sold in the county's non-staple food stores. They were sold as soon as they were put on the shelves.
Old Li sold five ducks and five geese, receiving a total of fifty yuan and six jiao in cash.
Then the commune calculated the costs for Old Li.
These ducks and geese aren't specially managed; my grandchildren let them roam freely whenever they have time.
They were hatched from duck and goose eggs at home after the beginning of spring.
If you calculate it that way, one costs a few cents.
Then raise them until the end of May.
The grass and wild vegetables we eat, as well as the small fish and shrimp in the pond, are all free.
We haven't started calculating the cost of raising geese and ducks yet.
We were fed half a bag of rice bran, which was distributed by the brigade. If you really wanted to calculate the value, it was only worth 50 cents.
But if you really take all of that into account, then Old Li made thirty yuan.
This was calculated by the commune's accountant.
What if we raised even more?
No matter how many you raise, as long as they survive and are raised well, the higher-ups will accept them all and settle the bill with you immediately.
Never delay payment!
If there are several hundred of them, wouldn't that cost several hundred yuan?
My goodness, the members were all shocked.
Now, working hard in the brigade for a year, you can only earn a little over a hundred yuan by the end of the year.
I raised ducks and geese, and I raised ten of them, which earned me thirty yuan.
What if we raise more?
If there are fifty, that would be over a hundred yuan?
We also receive technical guidance from above, and they will give us some anti-epidemic medication when the time comes.
Therefore, the enthusiasm of the commune members for raising ducks and geese was unprecedented, and several nearby communes even went to other counties to buy ducklings and goslings.
Then, at this time, tens of thousands of ducklings and goslings purchased from the breeding farm by the county were transported over.
There aren't even enough to go around.
Not only have ordinary people gained income from sideline businesses, but residents in the county town have also started eating duck, goose, and even chicken.
In the past, we could only get a little bit of this during the Lunar New Year.
Lu Qiaoge personally took charge of the design.
Director He Tian and I spent three days designing several down jackets for adults and children.
The fabrics we use today are incomparable to those of later generations, both in color and texture.
But it can still be used for the time being.
As long as it doesn't burr, it's fine.
The most important factors are the style and the warmth.
After Lu Qiaoge finished designing it, she handed it over to Director Qu of the down jacket factory.
Xiao Cangcang came to report on the Song family's situation to Lu Qiaoge.
[Young master, Song Shaowen rarely comes home, but when he does, he always buys things for his nephew and niece, and the same for his niece and nephew.]
Song Shaowen gets along very well with his eldest brother and sister-in-law, and also with his second brother, but his relationship with his second sister-in-law and third sister's husband is just so-so.
I rarely hear them talk about these people at home.
However, they are very filial to their parents, and the two elderly people are also very reasonable. They do not want their children to give them money as a form of filial piety. In particular, Song Shaowen is not yet in a relationship or married, and he said that he wants to save his salary.
Song Shaowen said he wasn't in a hurry to get married and wanted to wait until his job was more stable before considering it.
Just last night, the Song family brought up the matter again, this time explicitly stating that someone had introduced Lu Qiaoge's younger sister, Lu Qiaoling. The woman hadn't agreed to meet, but hadn't outright refused either, so Sister-in-law Song felt there was something to it.
Lu Qiaoge nodded and asked Xiao Cangcang, "And then?"
Little Cangcang has gone astray now.
Unlike before, when I would give her all the information at once.
Now, things have gotten really messy. He keeps pausing, rubbing his little paws and looking around at Lu Qiaoge.
Then Lu Qiaoge has to cooperate with it, otherwise what can she do?
Sure enough, Little Cangcang said happily.
【Young master, Song Shaowen seemed to act like that at the time, I can't describe it, but it was different from his usual self.】
He must know your sister, otherwise he wouldn't have that kind of expression.
"Did he say anything?"
He didn't say anything; it was all Sister-in-law Song who did the talking. This is what Sister-in-law Song said.
"Whether in terms of age or appearance, you and Lu Qiaoling are a perfect match."
Both our families are ordinary, but we're a bit better off than the average family. We're both down-to-earth people. Mengxia and Luda are both long-time workers at our factory, so we know them pretty well.
Our parents are reasonable and never cause us any trouble or hold us back. No matter which family's daughter marries into the family, there are no messy problems. They all live their own lives independently.
Although our parents don't have retirement pensions, they won't be like the old man who has been demanding his son's salary for over ten years without missing a single penny.
Your older brother and I have indeed done a lot for you, but you have also given us a great deal in return.
Therefore, our family is not the kind of unreasonable and chaotic family.
As for the other members of our family, it's normal to have conflicts and disagreements. There's no such thing as a perfect family in this world; it's impossible.
Even your older brother and I often argue. The other day we had a fight and didn't speak to each other for a whole week.
So, when it comes to family matters, I dare say that living in the family compound is the least troublesome and most worry-free.
Let's talk about Lu Qiaoling again. She's a really smart and clever girl. There are quite a few people who have their eyes on her, and there are even some who want to introduce her to potential partners, some of whom are better off than you.
Of course, Lu Qiaoge's boyfriend is Qin Hengzhi; you should keep that in mind.
Lu Qiaoge nodded secretly; what Sister-in-law Song said was very true.
It should have taken all aspects into consideration, such as the elders of both families and the individual circumstances of each person.
So Lu Qiaoge asked Xiao Cangcang curiously.
"Didn't Song Shaowen say anything or express his opinion at all?"
He didn't say anything, he seemed a little shy, he ran a hand through his hair, then stood up and said in a very soft voice to Sister-in-law Song, "Then it's up to you, Sister-in-law. Thank you for your trouble..."
Before he could finish speaking, the person ran away.
Without a doubt, Song Shaowen completely agreed.
Lu Qiaoge wasn't surprised at all. If you really meet a girl like her sister, you'll miss your chance if you don't seize the opportunity.
Song Shaowen isn't stupid.
You should know that Lu Qiaoling is now not only the office director but has also been promoted to a higher position.
I've been attending night school all along, and although I'm busy with work, it hasn't interfered with my studies.
Lu Qiaoge had already passed her high school exams in the spring.
However, Lu Qiaoling's foundation is weaker, so she will have to wait another year.
But this already shows that they are very diligent and highly educated.
So, girls like Lu Qiaoling have quite a few young men eyeing them.
As for Song Shaowen's second sister-in-law and third brother-in-law... that doesn't really matter.
Sister-in-law Song is right; no family is perfect.
Qin Heng's family wasn't much better off, but since they didn't say anything, no one knew.
(End of this chapter)
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