Rebirth 1977 Great Era

Chapter 309: Family business, all about ideology, all about business
After listening to the younger brother's analysis, Fangyan grasped his key points and asked:

"So, you gave them the money you had?"

"Hey, third brother, how did you know?" the younger brother asked in surprise.

Fang Yan shook his head and analyzed to him:

"You just said it, the bottom line is... they just don't see the benefits they can get! So you have to treat the symptoms accordingly."

"Prescribing the right medicine for the right condition is good for the patient."

"The only way to get them to do this is to pay you, and then you can stay and work as a laborer for them. This is obviously impossible, so the only option is to pay you."

By now, Fangyan has basically understood what the little brother is thinking.

His strategy was to hand over money with one hand and people with the other.

Use money to buy back my eldest sister and her family.

Fang Chen said to Fang Yan:

"Third brother, you are really quick-witted. If it were you, you would have brought the person back long ago."

"Stop flattering me and continue your story." Fang Yan said unhappily.

Fang Chen chuckled and continued:

"At that time, I did intend to give the money directly. Since they had their own calculations, I simply followed their calculations."

"After all, I did have a lot of royalties on me at the time, so I thought I'd just give it to them all at once to show them the benefits they can get. These few hundred dollars are enough to cover what my brother-in-law earns in several years, right?"

"After giving this money, the family won't have to worry about their food anymore. Isn't this indirectly saving a lot of money?"

"But when I told my eldest sister about this, she said no!"

"She said that if she just gave the money like this, she wouldn't be able to leave."

Fangyan took over the conversation and said in a very calm tone:

"Because it's so easy to get, they will continue to ask you for it. As long as you are in the pastoral area, you can let them do whatever they want."

Fang Chen was really surprised this time. He said:
"Third brother, can you guess this?"

"It's just human nature." Fang Yan replied calmly.

Fang Chen nodded and continued:

"That's right. At the time, I thought that this family, apart from having some small plans, was actually quite nice in other aspects. If I explained the matter clearly and gave them enough benefits, then this matter would be done!"

"The result was just as you said. My eldest sister also said that I took it out too easily. They will definitely want more."

"Before, I thought that such a thing would never happen. After all, when my eldest sister first arrived in the pastoral area and her foot was bitten by a dog, the old lady selflessly took care of her for such a long time. Overall, although she is a little stingy and calculating, her character is still reliable."

"But my eldest sister stressed that after so many years of living together, she has understood the tempers of her in-laws thoroughly and we must trust her."

“Even if we have to give money, we won’t give it in the pastoral areas.”

Fang Yan nodded and said:
"So what did you do in the end?"

Fang Chen said:

"I told them that we could give them money as an advance payment for my brother-in-law's work and let him follow us into the city."

"No matter what, the family's income will definitely not decrease."

"And I can directly pay their wages for several years. In short, they won't suffer any loss."

"So they agreed?" Fang Yan asked.

Fang Chen smiled and said:

"At first I was still pretending, but then I said, if they don't want to do it, then forget it."

"Then the old couple finally gave in and agreed with a reluctant look."

"Then he asked me how much I planned to pay them per year."

Fangyan smiled and shook his head. If he were to do this, he would definitely not give a penny.

Just ask for a transfer order and everything will be solved.

In other words, Fang Chen does this because he likes to do things within the rules.

But this is my first time doing something like this, so it's normal that I'm not that experienced.

No matter what, he still used every method he could think of to bring the person back successfully.

It’s just that the communication is not good, otherwise he could save a lot of money.

At this time, the younger brother continued to speak behind Fangyan:

"After some discussion, we agreed on a price."

"Then I said I could only give them half first, and the other half was with my friend at the train station."

"I asked them to accompany us out of the pastoral area first, complete the formalities, and then I gave them the other half when we arrived at Baotou Railway Station."

"It's quite funny. I took out the money I had prepared and they agreed without even thinking about it, as if all their insistence before was just waiting for this moment."

"Then I took them to complete the return procedures, bought their tickets home, and sent you a telegram, and then paid the rest of the money as agreed."

Fang Yan asked Fang Chen:

"They didn't go back on their word?"

Fang Chen said:

"We had already left the pastoral area and completed all the formalities, so of course we were not that scared anymore."

"And I was really afraid that they would go back on their word, so I took out my Huaxia Writers Association ID and said that I was an official from the capital."

"They had never seen my little book. They only saw the red seal on it. The person who handled the matter was also very polite to me, so they didn't dare to do anything else."

Fangyan praised the younger brother:
"Anyway, you brought my eldest sister and her family back."

"It's a pity that you have used up all your royalties."

Fang Chen felt very happy after receiving Fangyan's praise.

Although he felt sorry for the money, he said generously:
"Well, it's okay. I get a subsidy from the Writers Association every month, and there's also a subsidy from the Beijing Film Studio. Adding it all together it's not a small amount."

Fangyan smiled and said:

"By the way, I have good news to tell you." "What good news?" Fang Chen asked curiously.

Then he suddenly reacted and asked excitedly:

“Is it because my novel is selling well?”

"Of course... not." Fang Yan answered deliberately.

"Ah?" Fang Chen was a little surprised.

Fang Yan said to him:
"There are many female doctors like your sister-in-law in Union Hospital."

"They are very interested in you, so mom wants you to go and have a look. Maybe you'll find someone you like."

After hearing this, Fang Chen said with some disappointment:

"It's such a good thing... I thought it was about a novel."

"They don't even know me, why are they so interested in me?"

Fangyan responded:
"That's because your novel sold so well that people noticed you."

"...Hmm?" Fang Chen was stunned for a second, then quickly asked:

"Brother, what did you say?"

Fangyan saw his younger brother's expression change in the rearview mirror and said with a smile:

"I said your novel is selling like hot cakes and sold out, so the girls are noticing you."

"Sold... sold out!?" Fang Chen looked incredulous.

Fang Yan nodded and said:
"Well, all the week's worth of products were sold out on the first day, and now People's Literature is thinking about printing more copies."

Fang Chen felt a little bit unbelievable, his breathing became a little faster:
"Brother, don't lie to me."

The dialect said:

"It's true."

After that he added:

"Oh, by the way, Chen Kaige will come early tomorrow morning to pick you up and go to People's Literature. He said he wants to talk to you about something. I guess it's about the sales report."

"Then I guess we'll be doing an interview with you as a writer. You'd better be mentally prepared so that you don't end up with a blank mind when we ask you about it."

After hearing this, Fang Chen finally believed that what his third brother Fangyan said was true.

He screamed with excitement and almost wanted to jump out of the car and run back.

"While you are happy, I'm going to tell you some bad news." Fang Yan said to the excited Fang Chen.

Fang Chen's smile froze on his face, and he said to Fang Yan with a sad face:

"Brother, if you have anything to say in the future, just tell it all at once, okay?"

Fang Yan said to him:
"Our mother plans to let her husband and his family live in your place after she comes back."

"You can live in the dormitory at the Beijing Film Studio."

Fang Chen opened his mouth and asked:
"That's it?"

Fangyan nodded:
"Yeah, that's it."

Fang Chen patted his chest speechlessly:

"You scared me. I thought it was some big deal."

After saying that:
"I don't have much stuff in my house anyway, so just let them live there."

Fang Yan smiled and said:

"As long as you have no objection."

Fang Chen said:

"The house belongs to my parents, and I have no objection to how they arrange it."

Fangyan didn't expect that the little brother didn't complain at all, and said:
"You're quite conscious, eh?"

Fang Chen nodded and said:
"Of course not. I went to see my brother-in-law's house this time and I felt that our family was simply too good."

"My parents and I have brothers and sisters, so there are not so many interests to consider. Even though I have been eating for so long and have not paid a penny, my family will not despise me, nor do they ask me to take money out to supplement the household expenses."

"I feel that the affection in our family is what a family should have!"

After hearing Fang Chen say this, Fang Yan felt that the several hundred yuan in royalties were well spent.

At least my brother-in-law's parents gave Fang Chen a huge contrast.

This lesson is a bit expensive, but it's worth it.

At this time, the younger brother changed the subject and asked Fang Yan:

"By the way, brother, what kind of job do you think my brother-in-law can do?"

Hearing this, Fang Yan thought of his rather honest brother-in-law.

At this time, the younger brother continued:

"I discussed this with my elder sister all the way back home, but I really didn't expect him to be able to do anything."

"He has nothing but a big body and strength. He can do nothing but ride horses and herd sheep. He has a low level of education and can barely recognize some words. If there is any good thing he has, it's his good temper."

“But it seems like there’s really nowhere to go in the city where these advantages can be found.”

Fang Yan thought for a moment and said to his younger brother:

"He could actually try an industry that matches his major."

Fang Chen frowned:

"Is there any industry in the city that matches his expertise?"

The dialect said:

"Of course I have. Do you know the sheep herding expert Ma Yulin?"

PS: The 6000-word basic chapter has been updated
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