Chapter 68 Extra Daily Life
After autumn, the land was divided into different households. Gu Yan was the only one registered in the brigade, so he was only allocated one and a half acres of land. She discussed with everyone about reprocessing agricultural products, and several companies in the brigade who trusted her very much all volunteered to join.
"I'll do as you say, Director. We'll do whatever you say."
"In fact, it is to transform grain, such as raising chickens and pigs, pressing oil, making sauce, and brewing vinegar. I will find sales channels and you just need to produce. As for the price, it will fluctuate with the market in the future when it becomes a market economy. I can't give you an accurate number now. If you trust me, we will do it. If you don't trust me, just wait and see."
"Can we raise pigs and chickens freely? You won't say that you want to do that. Will you approve it?"
"Won't."
Wang Xiaomai's husband rolled his eyes to the sky. "You still don't trust the director? Who is her husband? What is the policy from above? How can it be wrong?"
"Yes. I am confused. Others say it is unbelievable, but the director says it is definitely okay."
"Yes, Director, do you mean that we should register first and estimate the production volume, and then you can sell it to us?"
"Yes. That is the company plus farmer model. If the scale is large, I can provide technical support. What you need to ensure is the quality. You cannot pass off inferior goods as good ones, you cannot sell the goods to others when the deadline arrives, or you cannot not make the goods at all, which will result in my lack of supply. I have to ensure sales, and I cannot let the goods you have worked so hard to produce go bad. Otherwise, I will give you corresponding compensation."
This is clear enough, responsibilities and powers are clearly defined, and there is no deception or fraud. Everyone nodded to show that they understood, and then a man raised his hand.
"I can make vinegar. I used to make this. But the sorghum grown at home is not enough. Where can I get bran, wheat bran, and other things?"
Another man also raised his hand: "We can make sauces at home. Bean sauce, noodle sauce, chili sauce, chive sauce, can we sell these too?"
Seeing Gu Yan nodded, he asked anxiously: "Can we buy raw materials from others?"
"able."
The man got a positive answer and his hands trembled with excitement. My family used to run this small business, but later on, private individuals were not allowed to do it anymore. After so many years, I didn't expect that I could go back to my old job and make some money.
"I'll raise pigs. I don't have any skills, so I can only do some manual labor." A woman said with a smile, and patted the man who made vinegar, "Give me your vinegar residue, and I'll sell the pigs and give you the money."
"I can sell you the vinegar residue, but this money." The man was in a dilemma. "You're selling it to me on credit, so how can I buy the raw materials?"
Sister Xu is planning to raise chickens. Her new house has been built and the location at the edge of the village is large and perfect for raising chickens. This is also mentioned.
"Yes, if you want to raise more, you have to invest money. Don't you have that much money right now?"
"That's a problem. I want to contract the brigade's oil mill to squeeze castor oil and sesame oil. But if I want to run it, I have to put in a lot of money in the early stages."
Gu Yan pressed his hands, signaling him to listen to her. "I'll solve this problem for you. I'll help you buy the raw materials in the name of the brigade, and I, the village director, will be your guarantor. But you have to sign an agreement with me. Don't let the oil press waste the raw materials, the chicken farmers kill the chickens, and the vinegar brewers all lose their hair and there's not a drop of vinegar left. Then you'll have to compensate me."
"No."
"impossible."
"Director, you really can make a joke. This is a skill that I have cultivated for half a lifetime, how could there be such mistakes?"
"Okay, if you agree, we'll sign the contract and get started. Vinegar dregs and wine dregs can be provided to pig farmers as feed. You can work it out and see how much you can feed them."
"Well, okay, if we don't have enough manpower, we can cooperate. Let's help each other."
"Okay, sign."
"Hey, Director. Can you get us some wheat seeds? We only have coarse grains at home. Since we are farming on our own, why don't we try growing some fine grains?"
Facing everyone's expectant gazes, Gu Yan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll go find wheat seeds for you. You can exchange them for corn, or you can buy them with real money."
I had a meeting with everyone in the morning, and Li Bailu and his wife came in the afternoon. Their brigade also started to implement the household contract responsibility system. In the past few years, her parents-in-law left one after another. Now she is the head of the family, and the purpose of her visit is also to get wheat seeds.
"No problem, just come and exchange them in two days. We have as many as you want."
The couple's faces were full of smiles, knowing that their brother and sister-in-law would never fail. "Sister-in-law, then prepare some more for me. Each of his sisters can exchange two acres of seeds for each family. Do you think it's okay?"
"Sure, there's nothing wrong with that. By the way, I want to open a cooperative. Do you want to join?" After explaining the situation, Gu Yan suggested, "If you don't have the skills, I suggest you grow some sesame and castor beans, and raise some chickens. I have high-yield laying hens here, and I'll give you some chicks in the spring.
If the village starts to contract barren hills, we can invest the family’s money in it. Plant fruit trees and then build an enclosure underneath to raise chickens. This double-layer planting and breeding model is mutually beneficial. There is no need to give the fruit trees excess fertilizer, and the chickens can also find food in the wild, saving some feed. ”
"Great!" Li Bailu clapped her hands happily, "But I wonder when the village will contract the barren hills?"
"Don't worry. The household contract responsibility system has just started, and the higher-ups will definitely look at the results before formulating a policy to help people get rich."
"The effect is definitely good. With the household contract responsibility system, everyone is so motivated. It's completely different from the previous situation where people just muddled through their time."
"Yes. Life will definitely get better and better. For example, our family of five is divided into nine mu of land. I roughly calculated the yield. After paying the public grain and deducting the annual food ration, there is still a lot of grain left. According to my sister-in-law's method, we can plant two mu of castor and sesame, which can be sold for a lot of money. And if we raise chickens, we don't have to worry about food and clothing for a year."
After promising everyone grain seeds, Gu Yan left the Kono Brigade on foot that night. Go to a deserted place, take out the off-road vehicle in the space, get in, start the car, and head towards the destination.
At the E City cadre compound, the security guard stopped her and saw that she was Secretary Li's wife. Raise your hand and salute. "It's you. I'll register your license plate number so we can know each other in the future. It saves you from having to park and open the car window every time you go in and out."
"Okay, thank you for your help."
Li Zhongxia was woken up by Pi in the middle of the night and looked at his wife, feeling both amused and helpless. "You are so bold. You drove over a hundred kilometers in the middle of the night. Do you have a driver's license? Is there something wrong with the license plate? If we meet a traffic police on the road, I will have to go to the traffic police brigade to protect you."
Gu Yan laughed and didn't take it seriously. "Where can the traffic police come from at night? Besides, I won't run away if I really see them. There are no cameras now, and they can't catch up with me at this speed. If I run away, I can just change cars next time. How can I ask you to go to the traffic police team to protect me? That would be too embarrassing for Secretary Li."
She walked into the house holding her husband's hand, tilting her head and muttering to herself. The couple hadn't seen each other for just a few days, but they acted like a newlywed couple.
"Have you had dinner? Shall I cook you a bowl of noodles?"
"I've eaten. Is there any hot water at this time? I'm going to take a shower."
"Yes, there is hot water from 8pm to 8am."
As they talked, they walked to the bathroom door on the second floor. Gu Yan looked back and saw that he was about to enter the bedroom next door, so he grabbed him and said, "Don't you want to take a shower with me?"
Li Zhongxia pressed her against the wall with his backhand, then lowered his head and gave her a violent kiss. This time she was the one who got scared and pulled him into the bathroom and closed the door. The two of them leaned against the door, their heartbeats faster than each other. They hugged each other and looked into each other's eyes, noses touching.
“The kids will see it.”
"Then why are you teasing me?"
"Haha...your self-control has declined. You are so weak."
"The willing fish takes the bait. I am that stupid fish."
The woman was so delighted by her husband's sweet words that she tightened her arms and offered him her red lips. The bath took more than an hour. In the end, it was Mr. Pi who carried her into the bedroom.
I snuggled in his arms and listened to his steady and strong heartbeat. The loss after several days was finally relieved. It's only been less than a week since I left, and I miss you so much. Otherwise, I'll just have to run back and forth every day if I have something to do. It's too desolate to be alone in this cold and lonely place.
"What are you going to do?"
Just when I was saying how comfortable it was to hug my husband, he suddenly wanted to get up. Gu Yan reached out and held him, and the woman pouted, just like her daughter when she was acting coquettishly.
The man looked at his wife's smiling face and reached out to pinch her fair cheek. "Let someone get you a driver's license and a license plate. I don't want to really go to the traffic police brigade to protect you next time."
"I'm not that lame. We have to do this tomorrow. It's not nice to disturb people so late at night."
"I'll find my household registration booklet and put it in my bag, in case I forget it tomorrow."
"Tomorrow is the weekend, do you still have work?"
"Tomorrow is Saturday, and I have to go to the chemical plant for an inspection in the morning."
While the two were talking, the man had already packed his things and came back. Gu Yan was no longer sleepy at this moment, so it was a good opportunity to take advantage of the time to talk to him about serious matters.
"Get me a batch of wheat seeds."
"Well, I'll say hello to the farm machinery tomorrow. How much do you want?"
"Since I've asked you, then every household in the commune should produce at least ten kilograms."
"You're trying to rip me off."
"Haha... I'd be too embarrassed to ask for less from you, the big secretary!"
Teasing me again. Li Zhongxia turned over and hugged her tightly, and the long kiss almost made her die. When it was over, Gu Yan was out of breath and hung on her husband, not daring to say anything rude anymore.
When I woke up the next day, the man had left for work early in the morning, and there were eggs, soy milk and fried dough sticks on the restaurant table. Both daughters were sent to school, and the house was quiet.
Gu Yan sat at the dining table, peeling eggs leisurely, his eyes darting around to see what he needed to do first.
The TV cabinet in the living room is spotless, the white sofa towels are neat and clean, and the tea sets and some small ornaments are also neatly arranged as if they are in a line. The clothes hanging on the balcony were half dry, and the cement floor was shiny enough to let you see your reflection in it, probably because it had just been cleaned last night.
"It seems nothing happened." The woman had a lighthearted smile on her face. She turned around, picked up a photo from the shelf and gave it a kiss. "Hubby, you are so capable that I don't even feel like I exist anymore."
I had a leisurely breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen and dining room, then picked up a basket and went to the market to buy vegetables. We eat in the cafeteria when she is not around, so please cook for us when she comes back. I feel sick after eating too much food in the cafeteria.
More than a pound of frozen meat in the space had thawed, and it would be just the right amount for her to come back. Cut the pork belly into finger-sized pieces, blanch it in water, and marinate it with rock sugar and rice wine. You will then make the braised pork. Soak bean curd sticks, black fungus and white fungus in water and mix them with cold dishes later. Add a preserved egg and peanuts, and it will be more than enough for a family of four.
Beat the egg on the surface of the scallion pancake and flatten it. A total of eight sheets were branded. When Li Zhongxia came back, he smelled the aroma of braised pork.
Putting the briefcase on the shelf at the door, the man changed his shoes and walked quickly into the kitchen. "It smells so good. We don't need to eat in the cafeteria today. Leave some for Yueya. She won't be back until the evening."
"Don't worry, I won't forget your daughter."
The couple brought the meal to the table. Gu Yan looked at the time, took off his apron and prepared to go outside. Li Zhongxia also followed her out.
Walking through the courtyard path and opening the street gate, I saw two children struggling with each other not far away on the roadside. Both were wearing the school uniform of No. 1 Middle School, but the little girl Gu Yan still recognized her as his own daughter at first sight.
Just when he was worried that his weak daughter would get hurt, he saw Niu Niu raising her hand and swinging the backpack on her back, knocking the boy who was pulling her clothes to stagger.
"Li Tiemei, are you really going to do it?"
The boy was tall and strong, a head taller than the girl, but he just yelled at her and had no intention of fighting back. Niu Niu's face turned red, she was angry, anxious, and ashamed.
"Don't pull me all the time. If you do, I'll hit you."
"The kitten bit me." The boy laughed and continued to follow her. "You are so heartless. Xiaoli took your pen yesterday and I had to get it back for you. What a great favor..."
When he got closer, he found that Li Zhongxia was standing at the door. The boy braked suddenly and changed his words immediately. Be very polite to elders.
"Hello, Uncle Li, Hello, Aunt Gu." Without waiting for anyone to reply, he turned around and ran away. "I'm going home to eat first. Goodbye, Uncle and Aunt."
Niuniu lowered her head in front of her parents. Mother Pi took her hand and went in to close the street door. Then she spoke softly, "I didn't hit him on purpose. He always pulled my hair in class and followed me after school. I ignored him, so he pulled my hair, and that's why I hit him with my schoolbag."
"Yeah. Good job. Next time, don't wait so long. If he dares to pull your hair again, just beat him up. See if he continues to be a jerk."
"His father is the mayor. Is it really okay for me to fight him?"
"What's so great about the mayor? How dare he challenge your father? Besides, honey, we are completely on the defensive. His jokes are too much. You have to teach him a lesson."
Li Zhongxia followed behind without saying a word. After his daughter turned around and looked at him inquiringly, he nodded. "Just know the limits and let him know that he has gone too far."
"Yeah. He doesn't mean any harm, but he's just annoying. He either pulls my braids or pulls my clothes."
Gu Yan picked up a piece of braised pork for his daughter and encouraged her. "Don't be afraid, and don't worry too much. I won't offend anyone unless they offend me. But if he makes you feel annoyed or troubled, you must fight back mercilessly. Let him know that he has gone too far.
As for whether he is the mayor or not, there is no need to worry about it. No matter how old the leader's child is, he has to be reasonable. What's more, in E City, no one has a higher position than your father. ”
"Wife, if you teach like this, aren't you afraid that you will teach someone to do anything?"
Before Gu Yan could say anything, Niu Niu quickly made a promise to her father. "I won't. Dad, I never used your name in school. No one knows that my dad is you except the kids in the compound."
Gu Yan giggled and tilted his head to gossip with his daughter. "If someone asks you what your father does, how do you answer?"
"Car repair." The child smiled and said, "Dad can repair cars."
"Haha... OK, I'll repair the car."
"Dad," the girl turned to look at her father, her big eyes full of expectation, "I want to change my name to Yueya's. My...biological mother has agreed. She said that you have been raising me, so you have the final say on this matter."
The couple looked at each other, as if they understood. After the little girl transferred to another school, her classmate Pi laughed at her several times because of her name. Gu Yan had explained to her before that the name was given by her biological mother and carried the love of her biological mother, so it could not be changed casually.
"What do you want to change it to?"
"Li Yanchu, Li Yanqing. It's the first clear day after the rain. What do you think? I've asked Yueya, and she likes it, too. This way, we sisters will be like one family."
The couple nodded, and Li Zhongxia said, "Okay, when Dad has time, I'll go to the police station and change it for you."
Niu Niu clapped her hands happily, then lowered her head and started eating.
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