Zhu Jiabao didn't force him. After all, they were both making a living. With this kid's ability to see through people's hearts, it would be absurd to say he wouldn't do well.
Zhu Jiabao and Ming Yunshu only had one drink as a token gesture, and Yan Xiaoxiao took the rest of the food back with them. His family now only has one adult and one child, so the food supply is sufficient. He also told Xiaoxiao not to bring anything in the future, and if she wanted to bring anything again, she shouldn't come back.
Ming Yunshu argued with Zhu Jiabao for a while before finally losing. After everyone left, Zhu Fanfan asked curiously, "Grandpa, is it okay to do business privately now?"
She forgot from which year it became known that doing business privately was speculation and could lead to imprisonment. Later, a black market emerged, and the leaders were called "scalpers," who were among the first to get rich in the 1980s.
Zhu Jiabao sighed: "It's alright now, but I'm afraid it will be uncertain in the future. I heard someone mention today that they're going to implement a joint public-private ownership model."
Now that the plan has been proposed, it's ready to be implemented, and no one can stop it. I wonder what Brother Fu will choose, and whether he should give him a heads-up.
Zhu Fanfan asked in confusion, "Grandpa, I have a question. There's a sentence in the book that says: 'Joint state-private ownership is a high-level form of state capitalism adopted by China to carry out socialist transformation of national industry and commerce.' But some people say in private that this is a trick to plunder capitalists. I don't understand. Isn't it better to let each industry develop and let a hundred flowers bloom?"
Working for someone else is never as motivating as working for yourself. Besides, she remembered that in the public-private partnership, the government would send people down to various factories to serve as deputy factory directors or similar positions, and they would have real power, with profits distributed to the original owners based on annual turnover.
After all, if you own a factory and someone suddenly comes to provide guidance, and then asks you to take away a large portion of the money you've worked so hard to earn, wouldn't anyone have a problem with that? She remembered a friend complaining that this was how her family had gone bankrupt.
In her society, many people run various businesses, are content and happy.
Zhu Jiabao sighed: "My child, it is true that the country is in difficulty and the people are living a hard life. However, the lives of capitalists and ordinary people are completely polarized. This situation is not conducive to unity and is a hidden danger. Another important reason is that the small-scale peasant economy has restricted the development of productive forces. Productive forces and relations of production cannot meet the needs of industrialization."
Simply put, the rich now have servants at home, while the poor struggle to even have enough to eat. The poor make up more than 90% of the population. The country is facing difficulties everywhere these days, and if the rich want to get even richer, the next step will be to profit from the national crisis.
The country's productivity is too low to meet the needs of industrial development. Moreover, the country is still exploring and developing everything. Not to mention, we don't have money. Even if we did, powerful countries would impose economic sanctions on us. They wouldn't sell us even a thread, let alone grain. If they find out who is providing aid, they would directly sanction the aiders, ruining their reputations. They have already driven an entire family to their deaths. No one in the family was spared. The line of foreign aid has been cut off.
Although some foreign entrepreneurs risked being blacklisted to secretly provide support, this was far from enough. China needed far too much to develop.
Fanfan is completely confused. Please don't speak so formally.
Zhu Jiabao said, "These are not things you should worry about. Just grow up well. By the time you grow up, these things will have already been set in stone, and we can't control these national decisions."
Zhu Fanfan asked, "So, how's our cooperation with the Soviet Union going?"
Zhu Jiabao sighed helplessly, "Tell me to stop worrying so much. Right now, our country is entirely dependent on the Soviet Union's technological support. It's impossible for us to stop cooperation based on mere speculation. Even if we have evidence and signs, the cooperation between the two countries cannot be terminated. Besides, you forgot what you said: this world is different from the world you live in. Perhaps we are just worrying unnecessarily."
China is far too backward in everything. Being backward means being vulnerable to attack. Currently, only the Soviet Union is willing to support China's technology and send teachers to guide China. It is impossible for a mere rumor to cause such a situation.
Teacher Su is currently providing very dedicated guidance, and a breakdown in the relationship is likely to happen years from now. If we start taking precautions now, that might be the real cause of the breakdown. He inquired indirectly and found that everything is normal at present, and Su has not been holding back any information.
Contrary to what Fanfan said about hiding core technologies and aiming for dominance, the two countries are now on equal footing and are very polite to each other.
Zhu Fanfan knew that she was just a drop in the ocean and could not play any role, but she felt a heavy weight on her heart and was very uncomfortable. She wanted to do something but felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
Zhu Jiabao offered a few words of comfort, but it didn't change her mood. All Zhu Jiabao could do was tell her to rest well, and that even if the sky fell, there were tall people to hold it up.
The next day, Zhu Fanfan woke up late. When she woke up, her grandfather had passed away, and only Aunt Xiaoxiao was there. When she saw that she was awake, she quickly came to take care of her.
Grandma Da Mei arrived shortly after. The two of them stayed in the living room, taking care of the children. Da Mei asked, "What were you two up to yesterday, acting all mysterious?"
Yan Xiaoxiao asked in surprise, "Mom, how did you know?"
Lin Damei advised, "Try to tone down your accent. Mandarin is widely spoken now. Don't let people laugh at you."
Yan Xiaoxiao quickly shut up, but Lin Damei didn't hold back either: "With the way you were acting suspiciously yesterday, who would believe you were alright?"
Yan Xiaoxiao reflected on herself. Had she acted strangely yesterday?
Before Xiaoxiao could even process what was going on, Lin Damei asked, "What is he planning now, Xiaoxiao? You have to tell me, otherwise we'll all regret it if he gets carried away and does something wrong."
Yan Xiaoxiao quickly explained, "Mom, that's not true. We discussed adopting Fanfan as our goddaughter yesterday, and Uncle Zhu agreed."
The night before last, after they went back, Yunshu discussed it with her, saying that he wanted to recognize Fanfan as his goddaughter. He also asked her to think it through. If she recognized her, she should treat Fanfan like her own daughter and stand by her side no matter what happened. Even her three sons would have to take a backseat. In their little family, Fanfan was the most important person. If she could do that, she should talk to Uncle Zhu about the goddaughter relationship.
She naturally didn't object. She liked Aunt Yumin. Back then, she didn't know anything, and it was Aunt Yumin who taught her little by little. Whether it was how to take care of patients or technical skills, she was never stingy. If it weren't for her having to take care of her child, Aunt Yumin could have trained her to become a doctor. She has always been very grateful.
Lin Damei didn't say anything. This was for the best. With Brother Zhu around, he wouldn't go astray.
Just then, the phone rang. The group of people were curious: who would be calling at this hour?
Lin Damei answered: "Hello!"
A voice came from the other end: "This is Liu Yumin. Is Fanfan there?"
Lin Damei's voice cracked with surprise as she quickly waved to Xiaoxiao, "Your Aunt Yumin is calling. Bring Fanfan over here."
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