Chapter 89 Be careful of being reported for fleecing socialism
Lin Guoqing spent a total of 5 yuan on 20 ducks, and he also got a bag of crushed corn kernels and a bag of corn flour. He felt he had made a profit.
Ma Wu Ni and Ma Liu Ni got up early the next morning to see their future treasure pot. When they saw the group of chirping little yellow ducks huddled together, she laughed so hard that her eyes almost disappeared.
There wasn't much they could do at the moment. The ducklings only had cornmeal and warm water to eat; they didn't need to chop up vegetables or water hyacinth. After they made sure each duck was healthy, they followed Lin Shuying and the others to school and would return after school.
When Lin Guoqing went back to the provincial capital this time, he brought back a piece of news that was told to him by Zhuang Zhijie.
Zhuang Zhijie said that there are reports that the country may resume the college entrance examination this year, and the leaders have been holding college admissions meetings in the past two months, but the specific notice has not yet come down, and it is estimated that it will not be long.
Zhuang Zhijie hoped Lin Guoqing would bring more eggs, or even better, chickens. The Gaokao was similar to the imperial examinations of the old days; both preparation and the test-taking were exhausting, so nutritious food like this would be most welcome.
At the end of August, two of their chickens finally had broody chicks, and they hatched more than a dozen chicks just two days ago. During this period, not only the duck house outside the yard was busy, but the children in the yard were also busy as crazy, and Liang Shengdi also took on the main task of raising chickens.
Lin Guoqing looked at Chen Chunhua excitedly, his eyes reflecting light. "Tell me, can our chickens grow up and be sold before the college entrance examination? If so, I think we can make a lot of money by then!"
Chen Chunhua: ...
She remembered that the official announcement of the resumption of the college entrance examination should have come out at the end of October, almost November. Their chicks were only two days old. How could the free-range chickens on the farm be ready for slaughter in a month and a half? He was dreaming!
"Be careful that Section Chief Zhuang reports you for fleecing socialism!" Chen Chunhua complained mercilessly.
"At most, we can sell the hens we started raising in May, as well as the old hens we raised before. The rest will have to wait until at least before the Chinese New Year."
Lin Guoqing smacked his lips and thought, that’s not a loss at all.
"You have to keep a few that lay eggs. Otherwise, if you sell them all, who will lay eggs for you?"
Lin Guoqing: ...If you calculate it this way, the income is even less.
Chen Chunhua thought she could look forward to the income. The announcement of the resumption of the college entrance examination was at the end of October, but the exam would not be until the beginning of December. Even if they couldn't sell ducks or chickens during this period, it would be enough for them to sell eggs.
This year's Chinese New Year falls in early February, so by the end of January, these chicks will definitely be sold—more than a dozen in total! The ducks can't be sold. They're laying ducks, and they'll only start laying eggs before the Lunar New Year. We have to produce a year's worth of eggs first. The college entrance exam can be profitable, but that doesn't mean there's no money to be made during the Lunar New Year.
They can make money twice, so why are they in such a hurry?
Lin Guoqing agreed and went to work every day selling vegetables to take care of his wife and children, his mother, and the chickens and ducks. Occasionally, when chatting with other families, he would ask them if they had any chicken or duck eggs that he could bring over.
It wasn't until the National Day holiday when Ye Jun went to the provincial capital again that he realized Lin Guoqing had upgraded his equipment. He used to carry a basket and a basket on his back, with two egg baskets on the side, while waiting for their car on the roadside. This time, he had an extra basket on his chest, which he carried backwards.
Lin Guoqing was actually a little embarrassed. After all, there was only so much space in the car. Every time he brought a basket up, Ye Juncai could only squeeze into a very small space in the middle. This time he had one more place. It was really... he had to make money even if he had to be thick-skinned.
He thought for a moment, then carefully placed the basket and crate between a row of bicycles in the carriage, securing it securely so the eggs wouldn't spill unless they fell off the bike. Then he loaded the three baskets of eggs onto the train.
"Guoqing, why do you have another basket of eggs today?" Ye Juncai didn't care how much he brought. It was not easy for Lin Guoqing to go to the provincial capital, so of course he would take as much as possible at a time.
Lin Guoqing smiled innocently and honestly repeated Zhuang Zhijie's words, "Section Chief Zhuang from the food station said that the college entrance examination might be reinstated, so he asked me to bring as many eggs as possible. They are the most basic and cheapest supplement."
"You already know this news?" Ye Juncai looked at him in surprise, then exchanged glances with Old Liu. "It seems the college entrance examination is really going to be reinstated."
There's been a lot of talk around their factory lately about the resumption of the Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination), and a few of the more radical young people have already quit, saying they're going back to study for the exam. His father at home also said the central government has been holding meetings all summer, so the exam is probably just around the corner, and he asked if he wanted to try too.
Ye Juncai: ...Forget it. He's almost 30, has three children, and what's the point of taking an exam? He's just counting on his father's guidance to steadily climb the ranks of the bicycle factory leadership. That's enough for him to live on.
"Are there many people in your factory going to take the exam?" Lin Guoqing was quite curious when he heard them talk about it.
"Yeah, most people in their early twenties have this idea, but there are still many people who are waiting and watching. We have to wait until the official documents are issued before we make a decision. Otherwise, if we rush into review now and delay our work, and then find out that we can't resume it later, it will be more trouble than it's worth."
Lin Guoqing nodded, that's true.
He wanted to ask if the group of people at Ye Juncai's factory preparing for the college entrance examination wanted to buy chicken and duck eggs. If they ordered in bulk, he could deliver them, but then he thought, no, they don't have food coupons there.
This trip was not worth it, so he just shut up.
When counting the money a few days ago, there were already 220 yuan in the drawer. Lin Guoqing was thinking about the tricycle that cost 280 yuan. Ye Juncai said that he could give him a worker's discount. Maybe if they saved another 30 or 40 yuan, they could buy a tricycle.
He has been a little crazy about making money recently. Every day, whatever he sees or hears, he wonders if there is any way to make money here.
After being scolded by Chen Chunhua, who told him not to be too obsessed, or he would end up in jail, he calmed down a little, but he was still worried.
However, this time, when he returned home and told Shen Chunhua about his idea, he was scolded again.
Chen Chunhua was glad that he didn't ask it right away.
Delivering eggs to a food station is one thing, but delivering eggs to factory workers is another.
"Lin Guoqing, don't really think you can make money just by doing anything! In Guanqian Alley, even those who go to buy vegetables know where they're going.
Why don't you just ask the factory workers if they want to wholesale your eggs, or the factory director's son? Are you crazy?
Lin Guoqing was sobered up after being scolded, and curled his lips in grievance.
"I just want to buy a tricycle soon! The weather is getting colder, and we can relax a bit..."
"Then you can't be so arrogant..."
"Oh, I know, I know. I didn't tell you that! I'll be more careful next time..."
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Lin Guoqing: That's right, I'm just crazy about money! When I get desperate, I go begging! Humph!
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