Distribution according to work
With the fixed income from Lao Fang's store, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law setting up a stall every now and then, their monthly income is stable at 350 yuan.
In Yang County in 1997, the monthly salary of a commune cadre was just over 200 yuan. For a rural family, having an income of 350 yuan a month is already very good.
That day, Qin Wenli discussed with Hu Yufeng, "Mom, why don't we give my dad some pocket money?"
"But what did he do again?"
Hu Yufeng knew her husband very well. Although he looked cowardly, he could not resist the instigation of others and dared to say anything he wanted.
This was also the reason why he was not allowed to see the later delivery and was not allowed to sit in when the accounts were settled.
But he can still tell a thing or two about what he bought and what he often uses. If someone with ulterior motives figures it out, that would be bad.
"My father doesn't do anything. It's just that we are focusing on the business now, and he is responsible for taking care of the livestock at home. I thought it would be better to give him some pocket money every month."
Wenli couldn't say anything bad about his father, but he knew that the coward must be complaining outside.
But what Wenli said makes sense. If you raise an old ox at home, you have to feed it concentrated feed every now and then.
"Then let's discuss it tonight. It's not just your father, your grandmother, and Yuyu. We can also earn work points like this, and everyone will get points based on their contribution!"
Hu Yufeng spoke readily.
She gradually figured it out that if a family wants to develop, the first thing is unity. As for how to achieve unity, it is better to just enjoy the sweetness and pursue greater sweetness.
Before the general meeting, the three core members held a small meeting to determine the distribution plan.
First item on the agenda: Identify the people involved in the assignment.
Hu Yufeng suggested that the whole family should have one, but Yang Xiu raised her hand to object, saying that the two children did not contribute much and did not need to participate.
Hu Yufeng objected: Qin Yu helped pick soybeans and took care of the children, how can that not be considered a contribution.
As for Qin Shu, as long as he keeps himself under control and doesn't cause trouble for the adults, how can it be said that this is not a contribution?
Yang Xiu was speechless, Qin Wenli agreed, and it was passed by 2 to 1.
The second item on the agenda: Determine the distribution ratio.
Based on the family’s monthly income, Yang Xiu proposed 20 yuan for personal distribution.
Based on her family’s monthly income, Hu Yufeng proposed 50 yuan for personal distribution.
Qin Wenli proposed to distribute the monthly income, with 90% retained as family collective income and 10% for personal distribution.
As soon as Qin Wenli's proposal was put forward, it was passed unanimously.
Agenda item three: Determine individual allotments.
Both the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law looked at Qin Wenli, who had the best brain.
Qin Wenli picked up his pen and wrote and drew, trying to use easy-to-understand words to say: If the total score is 10, Qin Yu and Qin Shu each have 0.5 points, the old lady has 1 point, Qin Shengtian has 1.5 points, he and Yang Xiu each have 2 points, and Hu Yufeng has 2.5 points.
Yang Xiu agreed.
Hu Yufeng disagreed. She thought that 2.5 points should be given to Qin Wenli because he was the one who did all the running around. Besides, he is the family's financial supporter.
Qin Wenli disagreed. Whether it was tofu or fried dough twist, it was Hu Yufeng who first proposed it. Without this idea, there would be no current discussion, so it should be given to Hu Yufeng.
The mother and son talked back and forth, racking their brains to find each other's shining points.
Yang Xiu suggested: Why don’t we give ourselves 1.5 points and give the remaining 0.5 to Qin Wenli, this would be a perfect solution.
Both mother and son objected at the same time: Yang Xiu is the chef in the family, the main force in making fried dough twists, and the backbone of grinding tofu, so he must get 2 points.
Yang Xiu was so praised that she was in a trance. She was taught since childhood that women should do their duty, provide food and drink and work hard. If she couldn't do that, she was not a good woman.
Today, what she considered to be "doing her duty" was actually recognized and praised. It turned out that work was also valuable, and her face couldn't help but get hot.
The mother and son did not notice Yang Xiu and were still praising each other.
In the end, Hu Yufeng was defeated. She never knew her son was so eloquent. He had so many reasons to his point, which showed that the child always gave in to her during previous quarrels.
Qin Wenli: Maybe I'm simply too lazy to bother with unreasonable people?
The distribution plan was unanimously approved and Hu Yufeng convened a family meeting.
Qin Shengtian sat in the chair feeling anxious for a moment: I was talking to some older brothers today, and Wenli happened to see him, although I didn't say anything, right? Just a little uneasy...
Hu Yufeng smiled and stopped the Qin Yu siblings from fighting: "This matter has something to do with you two as well, so listen carefully."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu looked at his grandmother with sparkling eyes and did his job properly. Qin Shu watched his sister and learned from her.
"Today I want to announce something important that concerns everyone in our family." Hu Yufeng glanced around and said.
As soon as she finished speaking, the old lady who seemed to have nothing to do with the matter also looked over, and Qin Shengtian shrank back in her chair again.
She said with satisfaction: "Since our family opened the stall, our life has improved a little, but we are still a long way from the middle-class families in the village, let alone the wealthy families. But..."
She paused for a moment and said, "Even though our family is in such a difficult financial situation, I still decided to give everyone in the family a monthly stipend because our family's current life is inseparable from everyone's hard work."
Qin Shengtian sat up straight. He doesn't understand the monthly salary, but he is sure to get paid.
"As for how much to be paid and how to distribute it, Wenli and I have discussed it. We will distribute the monthly earnings according to individual contributions. Let Wenli explain the details below."
Qin Wenli held up the notebook and said, "For example, this month we made 30 yuan. According to the family contribution from the highest to the lowest, my mother earned the most, 7.5 yuan. My father took care of the livestock and the work in the fields, and he earned 6 yuan. Xiu'er and I earned 6 yuan each. My grandmother made 4.5 yuan for cooking at home. Yuyu and Shushu ran errands for the adults and earned 1.5 yuan each."
When Qin Shengtian heard that he was on the same level as Wen Li, he instantly became excited. Once I get the money, I’ll see who in the village dares to say that he is a farmhand.
Hu Yufeng continued, "From now on, we will pay once a month. For example, today it is 25, so we will pay on the 25th of every month."
After saying this, Hu Yufeng took out her handkerchief and opened it: "The money will be distributed next."
She counted out two 1.5 yuan and gave them to the two grandchildren first: "Here, take it. If you can't hold it yourself, give it to your mother."
The old lady couldn't understand what her daughter-in-law was doing. She seldom scolds herself now, and is no longer cold towards Wenli and his wife. She goes out every day saying that she is making money, and now she is giving herself money.
The old lady took the money with trembling hands and couldn't help wiping away her tears.
"Why are you crying? Are you happy to get the money?" Hu Yufeng teased her mother-in-law.
"Yes, I am happy. I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. When I was a child, my mother also gave me a monthly allowance. It has been more than 50 years in a flash..."
The old lady had a complicated life story, and Hu Yufeng was afraid that she would burst into tears, so she didn't ask any more questions.
Qin Shengtian's hands were shaking with excitement. Who could understand? Apart from the New Year's money, this was the first time he had received money in his life.
He was quickly planning how to spend the money. He was going to the store to buy food, cigarettes, and...
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