Chapter 199 National Discussion
Father Fang wrote down the key points he thought, and planned to urge employees to meet high standards in the future. Although there was an unpleasant experience today, the Imperial Restaurant mainly serves dignitaries and foreign guests, and this aspect is indeed desirable.
Seeing that his youngest son took the latest month's "People's Daily" to read, he said: "There is no conclusion yet, and it is still under discussion."
Fang Mingche said: "There was no experience related to reform and opening up before, and we were completely crossing the river by feeling the way. We will not easily draw conclusions! However, it has triggered such a long and heated discussion, and I guess the "People's Daily" did not expect it at the beginning."
"Well, take your time to read it. By the way, Mingche, you are not upset about what happened just now, right?"
Fang Mingche said: "I am a little bit."
It was obviously their family who booked the private room first, but it was occupied by someone.
Father Fang said, "If this happened in the countryside, everyone would be equal. There would be nothing wrong with a big fight, whoever is stronger would take the seat. But those people are different from us. It is normal for a tree to have dead branches and fallen leaves. As the saying goes, take a step back and the world will be broader! Shi De's behavior is too extreme. But there is really no need to confront each other head-on."
(Han Shan asked: If someone in the world slanders me, deceives me, insults me, laughs at me, despises me, despises me, hates me, and cheats me, how should I deal with him? Shi De said: Just tolerate him, let him, let him be, avoid him, endure him, respect him, ignore him, and wait a few years and you will see what happens.)
Fang Mingche nodded, "Don't worry, Dad. Today, in front of you, my mother, A Yan and the two children, I didn't have any impulse. Someone will cut off the dead branches and fallen leaves! As long as it doesn't touch the bottom line, I will definitely follow your words."
Speaking of which, these guys just robbed the private room he booked, so they are not considered evil.
Father Fang saw that he was speaking the truth and nodded.
"It's good that you have an idea in mind!"
Fang Mingche took off the clip that held the newspaper and read it in order. Originally, it was changed once a month, but this time, because the first article was published in the newspaper on May 29, Fang's father asked to keep it from that day, so that interested tenants could read it.
These days, there are quite a lot of people paying attention to this matter. A few days ago, a Chinese overseas asked him if the situation was going to change again? The discussion was too intense.
Fang's father thought about it and replied, "When you got off the plane, did you go to see the mural on the seventh floor of the airport?"
He and Fang's mother were also told by Fang Mingche about the significance of the "Water Splashing Festival" mural for reform and opening up.
The Chinese overseas thought about it, and finally nodded with relief.
At this moment, Fang Mingche took the newspaper and began to read it carefully. In his previous life, he didn't pay much attention to it, and he only knew that there was a "seven ups and eight downs". After all, he was a teacher in the village primary school at that time, and he had a guaranteed income regardless of drought or flood. He would not be rich, but he would not starve to death. It was impossible for him to hire workers, and it was impossible for him to lose his iron rice bowl and go to work.
This time, I have to take a closer look at the process of the great discussion. This has triggered a nationwide discussion that lasted for three months.
He asked Lao Wang for data. At the end of 1979, there were about 100,000 individual businesses approved to open nationwide. Now, two years later, the statistics have become 1.01 million, which has increased tenfold. There must be a lot of "employment problems" among them.
Fang's father was surprised to hear this data, "1.01 million?"
There are so many individual businesses? No wonder the People's Daily has to open a column to discuss the problem of individual businesses hiring workers.
"Yes, 'When you are poor, you must change, and when you change, you will be able to get through, and when you get through, you will last long.' This is what our ancestors said in the Book of Changes. At that time, everyone was almost going crazy with poverty, and there were no jobs to accommodate so many people. They also began to encourage individual business, and the state began to delegate the resources it controlled. Everyone had to become an individual business owner. In fact, compared with the national level, this number is already very small. In 1979, there were 17 million educated youth who returned to the city alone!"
Fang Mingche said and continued to read. After almost a month of discussion, there are three opinions on the issue of Chen Zhixiong hiring workers in the fish pond contract: some advocated cancellation, some advocated restrictions, and some expressed support.
He couldn't help but smile. This guy was named by the People's Daily and discussed nationwide. This matter will be recorded in history forever. In the future, whenever the debate on hiring workers in the early 1980s is mentioned, he will be mentioned. I just don't know if he can enjoy his meals and sleep well at night this month. This is a test of psychological quality!
Firm opponents believe that since it is a hired operation, there must be exploitation, and in a socialist society, hiring workers cannot be allowed to exploit. This is a major principle issue. When doing contracting, we must not forget the fundamental principle of adhering to the socialist path. Therefore, hiring workers must not be allowed.
The second opinion denies that there is exploitation, believing that the fish pond contracted by Chen Zhixiong is collective, and the public ownership of the means of production has not changed. Chen Zhixiong hired people to help him manage the fish pond, and they have an equal labor partnership. Their combination is a new labor combination and cooperation. Chen Zhixiong's income is much higher than that of hired workers, but this difference is reasonable and legitimate. We should actively support the new economic forms and management methods that have emerged in urban and rural areas of China.
The third opinion is that we should recognize the objective fact that Chen Zhixiong paid employees less than the value created by their labor. It is certain that there is exploitation in Chen Zhixiong's income. Moreover, the more hired workers there are, the more wealth created by others will be occupied. But this kind of exploitation should be allowed in China at this stage. Because China's rural economy is relatively backward and there are many economic elements, it is inevitable that there will be hired workers. The problem is to be treated realistically. We can neither deny it nor simply prohibit it. We can only restrict and guide it.
After roughly reading the relevant columns of the People's Daily this month, Fang Mingche exhaled. "Is exploitation allowed in a socialist country?" This seemingly simple question is actually far beyond the scope of theoretical explanation at this time.
However, except for the first opinion, the latter two both recognize the form of employment.
Father Fang saw him put the newspaper back on and said, "I read it every day. Some say they support it, while others strongly oppose it. There is also a group that advocates that it should be guided."
His face was full of doubts. He had waited for a month but still hadn't received a final word.
Fang Mingche said, "Since the discussion is allowed and has been discussed for so long, it shouldn't be banned."
"How is the big melon seed seller you mentioned?"
"He's still hiring workers, producing, and making a lot of money."
Father Fang's face was a little more relaxed. Indeed, since that person is fine, they who earn foreign exchange should be safer.
"You go to the United States and stay away for a month or two. What if something happens during this time?"
Fang Mingche knew the answer, so he was relieved. He read the newspaper just to understand the process. But Fang's father didn't know. He was worried that his son had been away for so long, and if he looked back, the discussion might have changed in the past one or two months.
The travel agency now has more than 50 employees! If he is really investigated, he will be labeled a capitalist. What's more, there are also scrap yards and vegetable stalls.
"Dad, I will call you every three days. Don't worry, it's relatively cheap to call back from the United States. And if something happens, Wang Dexian will definitely know it one or two steps ahead of those who only know about the development by reading the newspaper. Everyone knows that the travel agency has 40% of the shares of their Wang family."
Fang's father nodded, and after a moment of silence, he said: "You should bring more money. If something happens, you don't have to come back. Your brother and you have already separated. I registered this with the branch secretary before going to Beijing. We are the old and the young left, so don't be afraid. Wait until the wind direction gets better in the future, and then you can consider coming back."
Fang Mingche was a little surprised. It turned out that the people were really still frightened at this time.
"Well, Dad, it won't be that bad, it won't be that bad."
"Prepare for both situations. In short, call you every three days, and I will tell you what the newspaper said and what Xiao Wang said."
At this point, Fang Mingche had to nod, "Okay."
Fang Min had to take a three-day train and then a bus to get home. After returning, she had to stay at home for at least a few days. So they agreed to wait until Fang Jian and the others got their notices, and Fang Minghui also sent notices to the students before preparing to go to Beijing.
Fang Mingche's family of four couldn't wait for Kang Kang and his three siblings to go to Beijing. After taking a two-day break after the exam, and re-cultivating their relationship with Chang Chang, they would fly to the other side of the ocean.
That afternoon, Fang Chang woke up from a nap. Lin Yan came in and prepared to check if his diaper needed to be changed. She saw her little son sitting up with sleepy eyes, with a red slap mark occupying most of his face. It looked like someone had slapped him hard!
But the little guy himself didn't notice it at all, and his eyes were still a little hazy.
Yan Yan, who followed her in, also widened her eyes, and then looked at her mother. She quickly waved her hand, "It wasn't me, I didn't hit him!" The palm print was obviously not from an adult.
Lin Yan went over and sat down, picked up Chang Chang's right hand and pressed it on his own face. Well, the case was solved! The little guy put his hand under his face when he slept, and this effect appeared after sleeping for a long time.
"Did I tell you that you beat him? You are trying to take the blame. He just fell asleep, and he was beaten like this, how could he not cry?"
Yanyan also realized what was going on. She also put her hand close to compare. Well, her hand is bigger. But the angle effect just now really looks like she beat him.
Changchang also came back to his senses a little, and raised his hand to ask his mother to hold him.
Lin Yan checked the diapers that she had been trying for the past two days and had to change them. So she asked Yanyan to open the cabinet and get a new diaper.
This was bought at the Friendship Store specifically for flying abroad. Diapers have existed in foreign countries since the 1960s, and it is said that they were originally designed for astronauts. The commercialized diapers were promoted by the R&D manager of Procter & Gamble who was too lazy to wash diapers for his granddaughter. In 1961, diapers were rated as one of the 100 greatest inventions of the 20th century by Time magazine in the United States.
Lin Yan was reluctant to buy one for her son before. If she really used it, wouldn't she be called a lazy woman by the neighbors?
Now that everyone knows that their family of four is going to the United States, it is reasonable to buy it for use on the plane. A poor family gets rich on the road!
And now they are truly living in a single-family house. No matter whether it is in the Siheyuan or the Overseas Chinese Apartment, no irrelevant people will come to ask about it. She gritted her teeth and bought a few large bags at the Friendship Store.
No outsiders can see the Siheyuan. Even if someone sees it when throwing it in the trash can in the Overseas Chinese Apartment, those neighbors don't like to meddle. Besides, they probably think it's troublesome to wash diapers, so they are still using them.
It's a bit expensive! When Lin's mother came to see her grandson yesterday, she asked about the price and "tsk tsk" several times in succession.
People nowadays can't understand the cost of "in and out" of babies. For them, if the mother has milk, she will drink milk, and if she doesn't have milk, she can eat rice porridge or corn porridge. As for diapers, they can be washed and reused. Spend money on disposable diapers? Too much money is burning.
Lin Yan also used it on the plane. Now she had to adapt for two days in advance, which made her keep her mouth shut.
When her mother changed her brother's diaper, Yan Yan turned her head away. Chang Chang obediently lay on her mother's lap, so that she could change him and then make adjustments.
When she first bought it, Lin Yan was studying the instructions on the package. Fang Mingche pretended to take a look, then took out one and pretended to be unskilled to demonstrate it to Lin Yan.
It was hot at this time, and Chang Chang was only wearing a small jacket + diaper, and the red slap marks on his face were still there. Yan Yan was amused.
Chang Chang saw his sister smiling at him, so he smiled at her sister too.
Lin Yan went to make 100CC of warm water, and gave the plastic bottle to Chang Chang to let him hold it and drink it. She handed another cup to Yan Yan, "You should also replenish some water."
"Oh."
Chang Chang saw his sister drinking water, so he drank more vigorously. After drinking, he handed the empty bottle to his mother to see that he had finished it first.
Lin Yan raised his right arm, "Okay, you're first! Better than your sister."
The little guy smiled proudly at his sister, and Yanyan glanced at him speechlessly.
After a while, Lin Yan checked the packed suitcase to see if there was anything missing. Although you can spend money to buy anything in the United States, it's a lot of money. As long as the luggage is not overweight, take what you can take.
Yanyan was arranged to stay here to look after her brother. After a while, Changchang couldn't stay in the "pigsty". He flipped out from the top and went out for a stroll.
Yanyan had to follow him, "It's hot, go to a cool place."
Changchang's sandal-wearing feet stepped out tentatively, and then quickly retracted. The places exposed to the sun were so hot, he walked obediently under the eaves in the shade.
Fang's mother sat in a ventilated place under the eaves and made a new jacket for him. Seeing him come out, she couldn't help but say, "Just play in the house."
Yanyan said, "He doesn't want to."
Fang's mother saw that there was a circle of shade under the eaves, so she didn't say anything. She let her granddaughter and grandson walk on it.
But when the little grandson passed by her, she saw the slap marks on his face. She immediately looked at Yanyan, "You didn't hit him, did you?"
Yanyan doesn't seem to be that violent. Although she is not as patient with her brother as Fang Fang is with Kang Kang, she is still okay. The key is, if Changchang was really beaten, how could he be so close to the person who beat him?
Yanyan was very relieved that her grandmother didn't think she was the one who beat him. She said, "When he was sleeping, he put his hands under his face."
Fang's mother nodded, "So that's it. Yanyan, grandma also made a small jacket and shorts for you. Try them later!"
"Oh, okay. Thank you, grandma!"
Fang's mother gently scratched her hair with a needle, "You're welcome."
At this time, Wang Dexian and Yangmei came in from the side door.
"Auntie, hello!"
"Hello, hello, come in and sit down."
Yanyan also greeted them, "Uncle Wang, Aunt Yang--"
Yangmei smiled and touched her head, and asked Changchang, "Little guy, do you still recognize us?"
Changchang raised his hand and said, "Hi--"
Of course he didn't recognize us. Wang Dexian looked familiar, but Yangmei really didn't remember him. But his sister recently taught him to speak English, so he remembered this way of greeting.
Wang Dexian and Yang Mei were both amused by this fat kid. Seeing the slap mark on his face, he subconsciously looked at Yan Yan, "It's not you, right?"
It must not be, otherwise how could the old lady sit so peacefully and steadily?
Yan Yan could only explain again without getting tired of it, "When he slept, he put his hands under his face."
"Haha——" Yangmei laughed out loud, then pulled a stool over and sat down in the shade.
Wang Dexian couldn't help laughing, you boy is really sleeping soundly!
Fang's mother said: "Yanyan, go call your parents."
"Okay."
Fang Mingche and Lin Yan were called over to entertain the guests. Lin Yan cut a plate of fruit and put it on with a fork. Yangmei
asked without hesitation: "Do you have yogurt?" She likes to eat yogurt.
It's not easy for her to ask for this in ordinary places, because the relationship is not in place or the people don't have the financial resources to provide it. But it's not a problem for this couple. And they just brought some fruits from the inside, not to eat for free.
"I've asked Yanyan to get it from the refrigerator."
Lin Yan found that the guests staying here had some material needs. She simply used foreign exchange coupons to buy a lot of popular things from the Friendship Store and the Overseas Chinese Store. There is no limit on the amount of things you can buy there, as long as you can take out foreign exchange or foreign exchange coupons. This way, my father-in-law can also make a profit from the price difference.
Father Fang set up a small shop here and sold goods at a 20% markup. He only accepted foreign exchange or foreign exchange coupons. It would be convenient to buy them later. He asked people to drive a small truck to buy goods, and the customers here could also reduce the running around.
At the beginning, Changchang's "pigsty" was actually moved to the courtyard, and he played in his pen. Passing guests saw so many bottles of mineral water from the half-moon gate and asked if they were selling them.
Father Fang nodded immediately, "Yes." Then he asked them if they needed anything else, and they could buy and sell them.
Ever since he knew that there was no purchase limit for buying things at the Friendship Store, he had actually been thinking about this. This time he decisively seized the opportunity.
He did this business not only because the supply channel was stable and sufficient. The key was that the guests who stayed here were not stingy with money and were willing to spend.
The first three groups of guests who came to China to invest have been living here for more than a week. The room fee of four yuan a day was not a big deal. Several other groups of guests came this week. They were introduced to stay here after Beijing Hotel and Friendship Hotel were full. They were all willing to spend money and were arranged to stay in the three courtyards.
If it was not full, they would not arrange guests to stay in the fourth courtyard where they lived.
In addition, when they applied for the homestay procedures, they also applied for the procedures to sell meals and general merchandise. So, Fang's father immediately opened the store. He and Fang's mother went to the Friendship Store to purchase goods. They were really shocked to see the dazzling array of stores inside.
They heard that there had been such a rich supply of goods here for ten years. They felt that coming to Beijing was really an eye-opener.
The store was right next to Fang's father's workstation. He sold things and collected money himself. No additional jobs were added for this. Every day he calculated the difference in price and felt very happy. This difference was not less than the daily room fee. He only sold daily necessities, snacks, mineral water and the like.
Yanyan brought the yogurt over and poured it directly on the chopped fruit, "Auntie Yang, you can eat it."
"Thank you Yanyan. You can drink a little yogurt every day if you have nothing to do. It's quite good."
"Yeah."
Wang Dexian and Fang Mingche were talking on the side, "I heard that the government department wants to send people abroad to learn advanced experience for half a year. I'm going to fight for it."
Yangmei smiled, "Our hospital will also send people. If we fight for it, we can go to the United States as a couple like you."
Fang Mingche said, "That would be great. Let's try it first, and I can tell you what to prepare when we come back. But I heard that the daily meals in foreign countries are really simple. The so-called Michelin restaurants are very expensive. You definitely can't afford the subsidies you go out with public funds."
Although it is not necessary to send 52 people now, only 50 dollars are given to the team leader to keep. But it is not rich.
Yangmei said, "We should be fine."
Every time he exchanged foreign exchange coupons, Lao Fang gave them one twelfth. This is Dexian's share of dividends. Both of them work in good units and usually eat in the cafeteria. Occasionally, they would eat Western food and spend RMB.
As for daily necessities, the grandfathers of both families had internal supplies, which would also be distributed to them. The foreign exchange coupons saved up more.
"Michelin restaurants are really expensive, not worth it. Moreover, foreign exchange coupons can only be used in China! When you go to the United States, if you spend money outside, you can only use Dao Le."
Yang Mei figured this out and raised her hand to hit her forehead in annoyance.
Fang Mingche couldn't help laughing when he saw her like this. Dr. Yang might have imagined going out for a shopping spree.
Lin Yan said, "Which city will you be in?"
"Washington."
"If Lingzi's business opens smoothly, she should be able to exchange Dao Le for you."
Wang Dexian said happily, "Exchange with RMB?"
Lin Yan said, "Of course it's foreign exchange coupons!"
Yang Mei said, "Okay, exchange! Anyway, we can't take it abroad. Usually our supply is also sufficient, and there are not many places where we need it."
After saying that, she gave Wang Dexian a glare for not reminding her. She really thought of going out to buy things with the foreign exchange coupons.
One leaf blinded her eyes, forgetting that it can only be used in China. And basically, only the Friendship Store and the Overseas Chinese Store had things that required foreign exchange coupons to buy.
However, since the Michelin restaurant was expensive, they might as well give it a try.
Fang Mingche explained to them, "The name of the restaurant is not Michelin."
Wang Dexian and Yang Mei had come to see the four of them off in advance. Wang Dexian saw that Fang Mingche was not bothered by the fact that his private room was taken away, so he didn't mention it for the time being.
Fang Mingche called Old Zhou's house, "Do you have anything to bring to the two girls?"
Old Zhou said, "No, Lingzi has only been gone for a month. I also brought Yingzi's last time. Thank you for thinking of it!"
"Okay, if we ship the goods later, you can also bring them along."
A little later, Zhu Dahai, Hu Yong and the other four came over.
Fang Mingche asked, "Are you here to see them off too? That's thoughtful."
Before Lingzi left, everyone in the compound went to see her. That's because it's close. It takes 15 minutes to walk here, so no one came here.
Hu Yong said, "That's one thing. On the other hand, I'm here to ask your opinions. Qi Shun asked someone to tell him that he wants to see you."
Lin Yan looked at Fang Mingche and said, "That's not necessary."
Fang Mingche nodded, "Yes, it's not necessary. We only have 25% of the shares, and you have 75% together. We said before that we won't participate in the management. If you agree, just make the decision!"
It seems that these five guys have already fought a price war and forced the other party to surrender. However, he really doesn't care about Qi Shun anymore. As long as people can see that offending him will not end well.
Zhu Dahai nodded, "Okay, just reply like this."
This is why he didn't want to distribute the shares like this before. Hu Yong and the other four have too much say! He wants to divide it into three parts, with him and Lin Yan each taking 30%. Then Hu Yong and the other four will take 40% together.
Unfortunately, the price per share was too high for him to afford on his own. Moreover, Lin Yan and her husband clearly did not care about the controlling stake. As a person, he could only obey the majority.
Two days later, Han Mei drove the family of four there. Fang's father and mother also went there.
After his son, daughter-in-law, grandson and granddaughter passed the security check, Fang's father also put his hands behind his back and prepared to go to the seventh floor to see the murals. He had only heard about it before, but had never seen it.
Fang's mother said to him, "You are an old man over 50 years old, and you are so shameless to go and see a portrait of a woman without clothes!"
Fang's father said, "What's the big deal? Since it is placed there openly, it is for people to see. Don't be too feudal! I heard that it was the chief designer who came to see it and then decided to keep it. Otherwise, do you think foreign businessmen and overseas Chinese take this mural so seriously? Let's go and have a look--"
Fang's mother whispered, "Do those Dai girls really take a bath in broad daylight?"
"I heard that the painter painted it after returning from a field trip. Field trips mean going to the local area to see it in person."
The two elders went to see the mural together. Fang Mingche's family of four has passed the security check and is in the business class lounge.
Yanyan said, "Dad, it's much better than the lounge we sat in last time."
Lin Yan nodded. When she flew to Shanghai, the lounge was just a seat. There are also food and drinks here.
Fang Mingche said, "I used to buy economy class tickets. This is a business class privilege."
Lin Yan said, "Free?"
"The money comes from the sheep, and it's all included in the ticket price. So, don't be polite. Take whatever you want to eat and drink. However, meals are provided on the plane, so don't eat and drink too much here."
Yanyan has heard from her mother that the business class is twice the price of the economy class. However, this time the flight is far. Not only do they have to eat on the plane, but they also have to sleep on the plane. It's too tiring to sit for more than ten hours. Especially with their siblings. So, gritted her teeth and bought the business class.
She whispered, "It's so expensive, I can't eat it back."
Fang Mingche scratched her upturned nose, "Business class has other services that are better than economy class. You don't have to wait so long to get on and off the plane and pick up your luggage. And the space is larger than economy class, and the food is better. Conservatively estimated, it can save an hour of time at both airports. Some people's time is more valuable than half a ticket. In addition, if there is something important or urgent, you can rest better in business class and first class, and you will need less time to rest after getting off the plane. Time is money, remember this."
Yanyan was still a little confused, but still nodded, "Yeah."
Changchang was simply happy to see so many dazzling candies, snacks, wine and drinks. He happily rubbed his hands, "Eat--"
Lin Yan said with a smile, "You say this word most clearly. But you can't eat or drink anything here."
Pushing Changchang in the stroller provided here, she called Yanyan, and the three mothers and sons went to choose food and drinks together. You can take a small amount away.
Changchang happily made a grabbing motion, so Lin Yan had to cooperate and pick him up. He couldn't hold on firmly, so Yanyan had to pick it up and put it in the pocket of his jacket.
When the boarding announcement was made, they set off directly from here and boarded the plane one step faster. The business class tickets they bought were earlier than the economy class tickets. After the first class passengers boarded the plane, it was their turn.
After taking their seats according to their numbers, Yanyan took a look and found that the seats were indeed half as wide. Changchang and his mother sat together, and it seemed quite spacious. She could almost roll around in the seat she sat in. There were three tickets for their family of four, all next to each other.
Fang Mingche and Lin Yan looked at each other, and the test began. But now the fat son was sitting in his seat, taking out a handful of colorful candies he had grabbed from his pocket to play with, and he seemed to be able to stay there.
At this moment, the little guy suddenly farted. He looked back and laughed "haha".
Fang Mingche and Lin Yan laughed, he was so happy just to fart!
Fang Chang was mainly taken care of by Lin Yan. Fang Mingche was ready to assist at any time and take care of Yanyan beside him.
When the plane took off, Fang Mingche handed the peeled apple strips to his son's mouth, "Ah——"
Fang Chang took a bite and began to chew. This would allow him to open his mouth during takeoff, and the internal and external pressures would be offset to some extent. The eardrum would not be hit too hard.
He also handed a piece to Yanyan, "Eat it yourself, Dad and Mom will take care of your brother first."
But when the plane tilted and flew upward, Changchang, who had never experienced this before, stopped chewing in panic.
Fang Mingche said, "Dad is here, Dad is here, don't be afraid!"
"Mom is here too, open your mouth——"
"Look at your sister, follow your sister and bite——"
(End of this chapter)
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