Back to 1979: Sending the Educated Youth’s Wife Back to the City

Chapter 158 Time waits for no one
After Fang Mingche waited for the return banquet, he talked to Wang Dexian on the phone about Qin Mu Cantonese Restaurant.

"Well, I'll go talk to him about this. We are brothers, so we should settle accounts clearly! It's also an example to set an example." Wang Dexian agreed readily.

"That will make things easier. Let's take some people to taste the food on May Day, and you can bring the bayberries with you." Fang Mingche was happy to cooperate with Lao Wang. In addition to his family background and abilities, he mainly felt that his way of thinking was very suitable for business.

Wang Dexian said, "That's only possible when she's free. Military Doctor Yang is much busier than I am. He often has to be on duty during festivals like this."

As a young person, it is only natural for you to be on duty during festivals. You can't let the old and middle-aged backbones be on duty? It will probably take several years before they can retire to the second line. Unless you have no ambition in your career.

Tsk, luckily Xiao Fang gave him a washing machine, otherwise he would have become a laundryman. As for eating, they both eat in the cafeteria now. Fortunately, the city government cafeteria has subsidies, and the chef's cooking skills are good, so it's not impossible to eat there for a long time. If you can get a position where you can eat in a private kitchen, it would be even better. !
Xiao Fang must have thought of this a long time ago, right? When he came to his dormitory before, he would stare at the dirty clothes soaking in his basin that he hadn't washed yet. When he was at home before, these must have been washed by his mother.

But later, when he lived in the dormitory, although it was not too far away, his mother was worried that people would talk about him, so she did not come to clean up for him.

"It's better to be busy. It's better to be busy. Being busy is the core of the business!" Fang Mingche said with a smile.

As for the fact that Wang Dexian clearly had a single room in a tube-shaped building, but still wanted to rent a second floor apartment as a wedding house, his family's attitude was also very clear.

Uncle San said that he was afraid of being criticized for being so greedy for enjoyment. This was not a simple and frugal life, and it was a betrayal of the revolutionary tradition! If the news spread, the Wang family would be criticized. After all, there were still many comrades who could not get a single dormitory. Few people in the family agreed with him.

But after a moment of silence, Grandpa said, "Xiao Si'er paid for it himself, not from the public, so no one else can interfere. Besides, I have the ability to let my wife live a better life, so why not? Now is not the time to eat from the same pot."

Moreover, people should see that those who are capable and dare to do things can live a better life. This can inspire more people to strive!

After listening to what Wang Dexian said, Fang Mingche touched his chin and asked, "Did Grandpa Wang really say that?"

This old revolutionary is quite able to keep up with the times. It would be even better if it was due to the influence of the core figures.

"Of course. Otherwise, wouldn't I be accused of betraying the revolutionary family? This should be a good thing, as it will free people from all the constraints on doing business."

Fang Mingche nodded, "I think so too. I feel that as long as you don't pursue extravagance and waste, you should be allowed to spend the money you earn. Otherwise, where would the motivation to work hard to make money come from? Good thing, it's being loosened up little by little."

Wang Dexian said: "You know that in the past, most of the people who returned to China were overseas Chinese. There were very few overseas Chinese, right? Unless they were the kind of people who were about to die and were eager to return to their roots."

Overseas Chinese have already acquired foreign nationality, and they are considered foreign citizens. They are not afraid of being detained when they return. If this really happens, the embassy of the country where they are located can raise an objection. Overseas Chinese are different. They are still Chinese nationals, but they live abroad. If they return with money, they are worried that they will be detained by the country.

Fang Mingche asked, "You have done some statistics. Are the number of returning overseas Chinese increasing?"

"Yes. Because some of the overseas Chinese who sent the old man back have gone abroad again. This is like buying a horse with a lot of money."

Fang Mingche said: "The top leaders are still very determined to reform and open up."

Uncle Gu secretly asked him a few days ago if he could overturn the verdict.
He didn't say anything, but felt that the old man was really a bit shrewd. He saw the whole thing from the fact that Teacher Qiu was seconded to the government department. He was quite perceptive!

Well, some time ago, Lao Wang’s unit had already completed the procedures for Teacher Qiu to be seconded from Beijing Normal University.

Although Fang Mingche didn't say anything, Uncle Gu imagined a lot and felt that he must have received inside information. He also said that if it was true, he would begin to believe in the authenticity of the reform.

Tsk, the old man is quite suspicious. His son has returned from the place where he was sent down, but he still stubbornly refuses to believe. But what he said makes sense. Maybe they just think Gu Zhiguang is a burden because he is lame? He can't do the work, but he still needs to eat! He can't starve to death, so he just sent him back.

At that time, Fang Mingche reflected on himself and wondered if he had been too confident.

It has been 16 months since the Third Plenary Session of the th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. People overseas and among the public have finally begun to believe that reform and opening up are real and will not be reversed.

After hanging up the phone and returning home, Fang Mingche went straight to the east room of the main house to read. The midterm exam was in two days, so he had to cram for it. He didn't pursue a scholarship, but his grades couldn't be too bad. After all, he wanted to continue his studies after graduating from college.

With good economic conditions nowadays, he is definitely not in a hurry to find a job. He will continue to study for a master's degree or a doctorate, which will give him more free time than working. Moreover, in this era, academic qualifications are really valuable.

If you graduate with a bachelor's degree and enter a government department, you will start as a section clerk; if you enter the army, you will start as a platoon leader. But if you graduate with a master's degree, you can start as a deputy section leader in a government department; if you enter the army, you can start as a company leader. The time you spend studying for a master's or doctoral degree will not be wasted at all.

If you want to pursue further studies, your academic performance must at least be acceptable.

The east wing of the small side courtyard was still frequented by people, but the main room was the quietest. Since the office moved out, the main room had been very quiet during the day.

Well, the main east room is where his parents lived after they came, and it will also be the room where A-Yan will stay in confinement after childbirth. The west room is where Aunt Gu hanged herself, and it is also the room where the TV is placed.

Because at the beginning, his family would only turn on the TV at 6 o'clock in the evening. It became a habit, and now it is not turned on during the day.

At six o'clock, Yanyan would watch children's programs, and she would turn on the TV at that time. The children from the compound would also bring stools over. At seven o'clock, the "News Broadcast" would start, and the adults from the compound would also come to watch, and they would leave before the "Evening News".

Some people also asked if the TV could be moved to the east room for watching.

Fang Mingche said, "My wife will be staying in the east room for confinement soon."

It was impossible to move the TV, so it was up to you to come or not. After that, no one asked again.

But today, the noise from the compound still came over, and it sounded like a quarrel. The voices were very high-pitched!

Mother Lin went to the half-moon door and listened through the gap. Then she came back with a funny look on her face.

There were only three adults at home at the moment. Fang Mingche was reviewing at home because he had no classes. Lin's mother and Lin Yan were at home as usual, and only Yanyan had not returned from school yet.

Seeing the smile on her mother's face, Lin Yan came over with her back supported, "What's the matter?"

She was less than a month away from her due date. She insisted on walking dozens of laps in the small side hospital every day. The last time Yanyan gave birth, it was quite easy. After the onset of the attack, she was sent to the commune hospital on a cart and gave birth in less than half an hour.

At that time, she worked all day long. So now, she also needs to move more.

Mother Lin said, "It's Hu Yong and his gang who are arguing with Zhu Dahai's family. In order to compete with Qi Shun for buyers, Hu Yong and his gang lowered the price of vegetables by one or two cents per pound. Qi Shun followed suit and the two sides started arguing. They both buy vegetables directly from farmers, so there aren't so many people sharing the profits, so their costs are lower than Zhu Dahai's. Now, Zhu Dahai is the one who's unlucky!"

Lin Yan also laughed out loud. Zhu Dahai had learned how to do business from her and even wanted to snatch her customers. As for Qi Shun, he had spread rumors that they used a scrap tricycle to transport vegetables and eggs, which made it impossible for them to continue doing this business.

It was Hu Yong and his gang who took over her profitable business and took advantage of her without showing any appreciation. She didn't like it very much either.

So the three of them were bidding against each other to attract customers, and it didn't matter who was unlucky. She just watched the fun and had fun!
Fang Mingche also understood, this is a normal development. In later generations, when the eldest and second oldest compete with each other, the third and fourth oldest are often the first to suffer.
In fact, Hu Yong and his friends had come to him for advice before, and they thought that he would definitely not be happy to see Qi Shun.

But Fang Mingche flatly refused to give them advice. They fought back and forth, and whoever won would not get any benefits. Why should he bother to get involved?
In this matter, the biggest victim is his family. The loss is 2500 per month! Fortunately, he has a good relationship with the two villages, so the village will not be against him because he does not harvest vegetables. It would be strange if he would get involved and work for nothing!

However, price war is not a high-end business warfare method and it is easy to think of.

Fang Mingche smiled, turned a page, and ignored them. No matter how they quarreled or fought, he didn't live in the compound anyway, so he just pretended he didn't know. He tried to read quietly without being affected.

After a while, it was probably Aunt Yuan who intervened and the two sides calmed down. However, the conflict still existed and would not be resolved.

In the evening, Gao Xiang came to watch the "News Broadcast" and whispered to Fang Mingche, "Zhu Dahai and Hu Yong had a quarrel, and most of the people in the compound were just watching the fun and gloating. Some people even said that they were not dividing the spoils equally."

Nowadays, the two groups of people in the compound, those who do business and those who don't, are gradually becoming antagonistic. Therefore, those who don't do business are quite happy to see the conflicts among those who do business.

"As for how to resolve the conflict between Zhu Dahai and Hu Yong, someone gave Aunt Yuan some advice, saying that you should go over and mediate."

Fang Mingche sneered, "I am neither the salt nor the vinegar. I will definitely not get involved in this matter."

Gao Xiang nodded, "Yes. But it's a good thing you don't live in a compound, otherwise it would inevitably affect you."

"What does Aunt Yuan say?"

"Aunt Yuan just forbade them from fighting and quarreling. She also said something."

Aunt Yuan said at the time that it was unacceptable to have to go to Teacher Fang to resolve the matter.

She also said to Hu Yong and his friends, "I heard that you went to ask for advice, hoping that they would give you some advice on how to deal with Qi Shun. You took advantage of them so much, but you didn't even show any appreciation. How can you be so embarrassed?"

At that time, Hu Yong said: "How did we take advantage of them? They can't buy the farmers' vegetables. If we hadn't taken over, the farmers would have to settle accounts with them, right?"

Aunt Yuan also sneered at the time, "They are such a profitable business, and you just picked it up for free. Isn't this taking advantage? How did you get your high income now? Don't you know? The handicraft cooperative at least provided the stall for three months. What did you provide them with?"

Everyone present nodded. That’s right, he got such a big bargain for free but he still refuses to admit it.

If Mr. Fang makes money, then he is indeed more capable than others, and they should understand this. But Zhu Dahai copied him, and Hu Yong and others took advantage of his profitable business. The people in the compound looked at them even more unbalanced.

After hearing this, Hu Yong and the others were naturally embarrassed, and their quarrels became quieter. The same was true for Zhu Dahai.

Aunt Yuan asked them to seek a solution by themselves. Living in a slum, are they going to quarrel and fight every day?

Fang Mingche nodded after hearing Gao Xiang's retelling, "Aunt Yuan is an understanding person. But hasn't she always pretended not to know that we are in the vegetable business?"

Gao Xiang said, "After all the trouble, how can she pretend? If she keeps pretending, she is not the one pretending to be stupid, she is treating others as fools. She also told Zhu Dahai, Hu Yong and others to make a fuss, and see how it ends. Although the speculation office will not arrest people now, it is hard to say what the consequences will be if you make such a big fuss. After hearing this, both of them really calmed down. After all, nowadays, with a good life of earning hundreds of dollars a month, no one wants to make a fuss."

People who came to watch TV arrived one after another, but Hu Yong and his friends who used to come didn't come. They were probably embarrassed!
Zhu Wenjuan came over.

Fang Mingche raised his eyebrows. This was the first time! After Zhu Wenjuan got married, she often rode a bicycle with him to and from school. She rode Gu Zhiguang's old bicycle.

However, she never came to watch TV. She probably didn't want to be too kind to her mother-in-law whom she had never met. If she acted as if nothing had happened, the father and son might not be happy to see it.

She also said that she wanted to buy a TV to watch in the living room within this year.

At that time, Fang Mingche also said: "That's great. If you buy a TV, you won't have to run to my house to watch it. Your living room is much wider."

At this moment, Zhu Wenjuan saw Fang Mingche staring at her in surprise, and raised the book in her hand, "I don't understand a question, so I came to discuss it with you."

So that's it, Fang Mingche said, "It's a bit noisy in the main room right now, let's go to the east wing." He was also preparing to review and had no plans to watch TV.

"it is good!"

The next day, they went to school together again. Hu Yong came back to get some vegetables when he was pushing his bicycle out. He saw Fang Mingche and felt a little uncomfortable.

Fang Mingche said: "In any case, you did help us resolve the farmers' dissatisfaction, but it didn't have to be like this."

Hu Yong then scratched his head and said, "Teacher Fang, I actually came to you for advice before. I'm so sorry!"

Fang Mingche smiled and said nothing, not asking about their affairs.

But on the way, Zhu Wenjuan told him, "Zhu Dahai discussed with them and asked them not to lower the price any further. Hu Yong disagreed and said Qi Shun would lower the price even more."

Hu Yong and Zhu Shun both lowered their prices. If Zhu Dahai didn't follow suit, no one would buy from his stall. But if he followed suit, his profit would become thinner. And it wasn't just a one-time move, as the other two companies continued to lower their prices. If he continued to follow suit, he wouldn't be able to bear it.

Fang Mingche said: "Zhu Dahai is definitely a threat. If we continue to force him, we will all be finished."

"Yes. He said that he couldn't be the only one who suffered, but that everyone should suffer. If they lowered the price again, he would sue them for disrupting the market, or simply destroy their business."

Fang Mingche laughed, "How to destroy it? Pull out the valve core or just break the brakes? Forget it, let them do whatever they want."

Nowadays, there is no relevant agency to manage these things, and the market is indeed developing in an unorderly manner. It’s just that they live in the same compound, which intensifies the conflict.

Zhu Wenjuan asked, "How do you think this will end?"

"I think everyone will suffer in the end and will sit down to talk. After all, everyone is trying to make money, and harmony brings wealth. But it's hard to say whether Zhu Dahai will be dragged to death in the process. However, it has nothing to do with us."

The slums continued to argue over the price of vegetables, but according to Lin's mother, buying vegetables was getting cheaper. Even the eggs Han Mei bought were one cent cheaper each.

Aunt Yuan continued to mediate between them time and time again, and in short, she prohibited them from fighting and making noise in the courtyard.

Other families also pulled them along, because if the incident got out of hand, they would definitely not be able to be named the model compound this year. Everyone would have fewer opportunities to earn money from the jobs assigned by the higher-ups. You guys don't care about this because you make a lot of money, but we do.

Therefore, the price war between the three companies is still going on. Zhu Dahai really sued. He knew that he was powerless, so he joined forces with the people in the vegetable market. It was a state-owned unit, so their business was naturally affected.

This finally put an end to the price war. But Zhu Dahai's business was also said to be greatly affected and his vitality was seriously damaged. I don't know if he can continue.

Zhu Wenjuan couldn't help but sigh, "I never thought a few cents could cause such a big trouble."

After the midterm exam, Fang Mingche breathed a sigh of relief. But Lin Yan's belly was getting bigger and bigger, as if it was inflated. It seemed to be much bigger than when she was pregnant with Yanyan. This made him feel uneasy.

He couldn't help but think of the palace drama he watched with Yanyan in his previous life. It seemed that some concubines had a difficult birth because they ate too well during pregnancy.

Seeing that he was worried, Lin's mother said, "Don't worry, Yan's pregnancy is within the normal range. How can I not be concerned?"

She is the biological mother, not the mother-in-law! How can she ignore her own daughter's life and death for the sake of her grandsons and granddaughters' good development?
Fang Mingche thought about it and it made sense, so he stopped thinking divergently. He was older than Yanyan at that time, probably because he ate better. But as long as he was still within the normal range, it was fine.

The main reason is that the technology for caesarean section is not mature nowadays!
Since there was nothing to do, Fang Mingche drove the pickup truck to the office. He still had something to worry about at the travel agency.

Well, except when it is inconvenient to drive to and from school, he mostly drives when he goes out.

The two scrap yards deliver goods together, once a week. All the goods can be delivered together, after all, there is such a big compartment in the back.

But at other times, the car was basically used by Fang Mingche. Zhu Wenjuan couldn't help but joke, "I heard that Gao Xiang often used to use Lin Yan's car. It would be better if you could drive to and from school."

Gao Xiang and Lin Yan's class schedules are not the same, but she and Fang Mingche attend every class together.

Fang Mingche said, "Driving to and from school is too ostentatious. I don't want to be the first to do so!"

He drove over, parked in the parking space downstairs of the office, and then got into the elevator and went upstairs.

"Wu Mingju, come in with me for a moment."

Wu Mingju got up from his workstation and followed Fang Mingche into the small office.

The Japanese language group is now functioning normally, with Cui Yingqi leading the group with Qin Tian. Qin Tian and Wei You also learned to drive and got their driver's licenses this month.

But Fang Mingche assigned Wu Mingju other tasks during this period.

The two of them went in and sat down. Wu Mingju said, "Teacher Fang, I have found everyone I can, but they all ask for very high prices. It's really not worth it!"

Fang Mingche wanted him to think about how to open an office in Tokyo.

Although they said they were registered at the Investment Promotion Office, they actually did not go through the formal procedures. Naturally, they could not get a business license. Now everything is still in chaos and has not been sorted out. They are just taking advantage of the situation.

Fang Mingche meant to wait until he could get a business license before running a private business.

The Investment Promotion Office also felt that the business was not very relevant and could only barely touch upon it. There was no requirement for them to be formally incorporated into its wing right now.

The travel agency even specially received their guests twice, at a very favorable price. It can be considered as a favor.

Therefore, they are currently unable to obtain business visas through the relationship with the investment promotion team and open offices abroad.

At that time, Fang Mingche called Wu Mingju to his office and asked him if he could find Chinese businessmen in Tokyo to come up with a solution. Money makes the world go round!
Wu Mingju was just an illegal worker there at first, and it was not easy for him to contact those Chinese businessmen. Moreover, there were very few Chinese bosses there. Now most of them are illegal workers.

He contacted someone through various channels and then asked him to help with the formalities.

"They are compatriots, but they are asking for so much! After going abroad, some people stick together for warmth. But there are also those who disregard friendship and even deliberately cheat their compatriots."

Fang Mingche exhaled, "Old Wu, you've been subjected to a lot of weirdness recently, right? I'm sorry for putting you through this."

They probably just didn't want to take on the job, so they offered a high price to discourage them. He was trying this out of desperation.

Wu Mingju was stunned. "Ah, compared to the time when I was working illegally, it's nothing."

"We are still weak now, so everything we encounter is unfavorable. When we become bigger, everything we encounter will be convenient."

Wu Mingju hesitated, but still said: "Teacher Fang, actually at the beginning they thought we were a national team, and they were quite enthusiastic."

Yes, there have actually been state-owned foreign travel agencies for a long time. They have been around since the 50s! Such a big piece of fat meat, the country must have had its eyes on it long ago.

However, China was boycotted by both camps later, and the business decreased a lot. But in the 50s, there were still foreigners who came to China for tourism.

These state-owned foreign travel agencies have no shortage of funds, translators, or cars. The Capital Hotel, Friendship Hotel, and other places certainly have rooms available to them. As soon as they open, they do big business.

But by the 60s, it had basically stopped. Even now, it will take a long time to put things right. Just to make the reform and development policy gain trust at home and abroad is also a long process.

Nowadays, state-owned large travel agencies such as CITS and CTS are still unable to operate normally. They are out of staff! Many of them are not even sure where they are being transferred to, and have not been able to return to their original jobs. In those days, if you had a little overseas connection, your status would be ruined. Not to mention those who directly dealt with foreigners. Even if you were lucky enough to be scooped up, you would not dare to show up easily at this time.

1979 was just like 1949, with everything in ruins and things to be rebuilt. I’m not kidding!

Fang Mingche took advantage of the paralysis of the state-owned foreign travel agency at the end of last year, and with the help of Mr. Wang to smooth out various domestic relationships, and Wang Dexian also got him two commercial vehicles, he dared to set up this small workshop-style travel agency.

Where there is demand, there is a market, so they succeeded. Fang Mingche received two-thirds of the dividends, and his monthly income even exceeded 10,000 yuan.

He had hit the right time. However, although it was small but complete, it was still a makeshift team. So it was bound to be in trouble everywhere and would not be taken seriously by many big businessmen abroad.

If the travel agency is state-owned, then people will give it face when it goes abroad. But if it is a private company, then the weight is very light. Moreover, Mr. Wang has no influence abroad. Therefore, this shortcut cannot be taken.

Fang Mingche sighed and said to Wu Mingju, "Thank you for your hard work! Let's think of another way. If Tokyo can really set up an office, would you be willing to take charge there?"

Wu Mingju was slightly stunned when he saw that he was not shocked at all. Then he said, "Of course I am willing to go, as long as the salary level is comparable to that of the local area."

"Of course it is. Otherwise, why would we let people go out and suffer poverty? It's okay. There is still time. Let's take it step by step."

It was almost May, and he remembered that the memorial service was held on May 5. On December 17, 1978, the memorial services for Peng and Tao had actually been held, but they were not as influential as the memorial service for Liu in May. Throughout the 12s, the chief designer attended and hosted many memorial services that were held later.

After May, people in all walks of life who have been implicated will be "liberated" one after another, and those who have been demoted will gradually return to their jobs.

After that, all industries will gradually return to normal, and the same will apply to state-owned foreign travel.

The amount of passenger traffic he is currently handling is really nothing. However, Fang Mingche is still quite confident. In future competition, it is not certain that state-owned enterprises will crush private enterprises.

In the 1980s, the supply and marketing cooperatives that were so prosperous were also defeated by the scattered private enterprises. Not only the supply and marketing cooperatives, but also many state-owned enterprises were rejuvenated for a while, but in the end they really could not compete with private enterprises.

In 1979, the State Council approved the "Report on the National Conference of Directors of Industry and Commerce Administrations", which stated: "Based on local market needs and with the consent of the relevant competent departments, some idle laborers with formal household registration may be approved to engage in individual labor in repair, service and handicraft industries."

Facing this east wind, Wenzhou vendor Zhang Huamei took two photos to Wenzhou Gulou Industrial and Commercial Bureau and applied for a business license by selling small commodities such as needles and thread, buttons, and watch straps. In December 1979, the license "Donggongshang Certificate No. 12" for small general merchandise was issued by the WZ Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce.

Doing business is no longer the "secret" thing that Zhang Huamei says. The "business license" in her hand has become the first individual industrial and commercial business license in the country.

In Wenzhou that year, there were 1844 people like Zhang Huamei who applied for the first batch of individual business licenses in the country. Individual economy began to flourish everywhere, and a large number of individual business owners gradually entered the historical stage.

But this was for self-employed individuals. Fang Mingche remembered that the first business license for a private enterprise was not issued until 1985.

Moreover, only the Northeast and Wenzhou regions are currently issuing business licenses to self-employed businesses. The capital has not started yet! Otherwise, the scrap yard would have registered and applied for a business license.

So, travel agencies really can’t wait for business licenses.

Fang Mingche said to Wu Mingju: "If I only get you a tourist visa, would you dare to go to Tokyo to promote our travel agency?"

Wu Mingju said: "I have worked illegally before. At worst, they will say I am doing business on a tourist visa and send me back to China. I will never be able to go to Japan again."

Fang Mingche laughed, "Anyone who dares to work illegally in this day and age is definitely not an ordinary person!"

Really, the illegal immigration from Fujian has not even started yet. Guys like Wu Mingju and Cui Yingqi dared to go to Japan to work illegally despite the world's disapproval. They can be considered pioneers.

He saw it earlier than others. He remembered that 20 years later, many people went to Japan to chop cabbage and operate sewing machines as trainees. At that time, they could earn more than 20 yuan a year and return home, which was a very large amount of money.

Wu Mingju said, "They are all forced into a corner by life and need to eat. But you, Teacher Fang, are really courageous. You have a good future if you live a stable life, but you take the same risk as us."

Fang Mingche said, "I don't want to miss the opportunity. Besides, if it wasn't for the banner of earning foreign exchange for the country, how could I dare to do such a big thing?"

Although it was a makeshift team, under the current restrictions of "seven ups and eight downs", he even managed to set up a travel agency with more than ten people. It would be even more terrifying if we counted part-time tour guides like Lao Cheng and Xiao Xu who were college students doing one-day tours. Big and small are really relative!

Wu Mingju said: "But Mr. Fang, even a skilled cook cannot cook without rice!"

The fact that there was no money in the account was actually known to everyone in the travel agency. After all, it had only been less than half a year, and being able to afford a business car in full was already very good.

Fang Mingche said, "I've asked around, and that commercial vehicle can be mortgaged for 30,000 RMB at the bank. You can take this money to Japan as your starting capital."

Tokyo is close and has direct flights, so he chose Tokyo as his first overseas base.

Wu Mingju's pupils trembled, and he wanted to ask: Aren't you afraid that I will take the money and run to Japan and never come back? That business car is the travel agency's biggest asset.

Fang Mingche saw through his thoughts, "I'm not really afraid, after all, the travel agency's profits are quite considerable. As long as you are willing to let your family be harassed every day, then you can take the money and run. Isn't it good to live an upright life? If you work hard in Tokyo, I will pay you 1200 a month. We will rent a single-family house, and you can live in it directly, and take care of your own meals. If you do well, I will give you a big red envelope at the end of the year. When the business grows in the future, the travel agency will definitely give dividends to old employees. Thirty thousand yuan can buy several houses in China and cover the rent for a lifetime. But if you take it to Japan, it will only be the average income for two and a half years. Yes, you save the money and send it back home so that your family can buy a house in Tuanjiehu Community and collect rent. This is the most cost-effective!"

The travel agency now makes 15,000 yuan a month, and 30,000 yuan is only two months' profit. He's just taking this gamble! If Wu Mingju wasn't crazy, he wouldn't donate money and run away.

Thinking of this, Fang Mingche said, "You should have brought back tens of thousands of dollars from Japan, so you shouldn't be so careless. Besides, you also know that there are people above us in our travel agency. Why don't you try to go there? Japan is not so far away that we can't go there."

Even if the crime does not affect the family, it is not impossible for the Wang family to arrest the person. Who said that we must use open means?

Wu Mingju waved his hands quickly, "Teacher Fang, I'm not confused. Just like you said, isn't it good to live an upright life? 1200 a month, I work eight hours a day. What can I do if I run away? Thirty thousand dollars won't last long in Japan, should I continue to work illegally? I work fifteen or sixteen hours a day, and earn seven or eight hundred a month. I've already received a high salary, so I don't want to be an inferior illegal laborer again."

Fang Mingche smiled, "I was attracted to you in the beginning because I thought you were not a fool and would not do foolish things. Okay, then you go down and make preparations first. I also have to quickly arrange the mortgage loan process here."

Gao Xiang had to go and get familiar with the process. Actually, this was a cashier's job, but Yan's due date was in half a month. Besides, Gao Xiang should be happy to learn about the process.

After sending the somewhat excited Wu Mingju away, Fang Mingche picked up the phone and called Wang Dexian's office.

After Lao Wang was promoted to deputy section chief, he got a private office with a telephone on his desk. If he gets promoted one level, he will be eligible to apply for a dormitory with two bedrooms.

"Hey?"

"Old Wang, we are clear."

Wang Dexian was holding the microphone seriously, but when he heard it was him, he relaxed and asked, "What's the matter?"

Fang Mingche explained the matter concisely.

Wang Dexian asked, "Do we have to be so anxious?"

"Time waits for no one! Maybe in a few months, state-owned foreign-related hotels will gradually resume normal operations. What can we use to compete with them then? We don't even have an office overseas. Are we going to rely on airports to attract customers? That's too unprofessional. Those foreign tourists have no choice now. If we can bring them convenience, they will use us. But once our peers backed by the state get involved, we will have no competitiveness. We have to give it a try!"

Wang Dexian thought for a while and said, "Okay, ask Gao Xiang to come over, and I'll arrange for someone to go with him."

The car is registered with their unit, so they must show up.

Fang Mingche said: "I say, when will the Tourism Bureau have it?"

There should have been some in the past, but later all the institutions were smashed and knocked down. What remained were some public departments whose closure would affect the normal operation of the city. So they could only follow the investment promotion offices nearby.

Wang Dexian said: "Now that we have a tourism bureau, they will definitely help the national team. Now that you mention it, the situation is indeed very serious."

He changed the microphone to his other ear and said, "Our old man will definitely not think about competing with the national team at that time. He will most likely let us accept the amnesty."

"What's the use of recruiting or not? We are not joining the Liangshan Mountain!"

Wang Dexian said: "I just made a metaphor, but it's really not very appropriate. But you should know what I mean. What do you think?"

With Xiao Fang's education, if he is willing to accept such an arrangement, he will definitely be able to start at the section level when he enters the Tourism Bureau. Maybe he will be promoted faster than me!
"I definitely want to go it alone. The country is now gradually delegating its resources to boost employment and the economy. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us!"

If the state was not willing to decentralize the resources it controlled, how could private grocery stores defeat the supply and marketing cooperatives? Direct administrative orders, everything is still supplied according to the plan as before, and you can only buy things from the supply and marketing cooperatives.

Wang Dexian thought about what Fang Mingche had said about the path of a Confucian businessman he wanted to take.

"Okay, let's give it a try. I also think the country is serious this time. At least they won't force us to give way to the national team."

Fang Mingche smiled and said, "That's why I'm looking for you to be my partner."

He and Lao Wang are often on the same wavelength. As long as he is not a government official and cannot do business, I believe Lao Wang will continue to work with him. Even if there is a ban in the future, the worst that can happen is that the shares will be transferred from open to hidden. Anyway, he has no involvement in daily operations.

"Aren't you brave enough to seek cooperation from our old man?"

"In the beginning, we needed the support of the old man to open it. But it will be different in the future. Old Wang, you must keep rising step by step!"

Wang Dexian laughed out loud, "I'm sure I think so too."

After hanging up the phone, Fang Mingche walked out of the office. Seeing Lingzi frowning, he casually said, "Hey, what's wrong?"

Lingzi said: "Teacher Fang, this is a personal matter. I will adjust my mood immediately."

In fact, before Fang Mingche called, Lingzi was using the phone line. When the United States called back, my uncle said that he could only get a family visit visa.

Because she doesn't have a college degree. Even if she did, the United States now only recognizes degrees from a few Chinese universities. Moreover, she is not a skilled worker that the United States urgently needs.

Being able to speak English is very popular in China, but it is just basic knowledge in the United States. Why would you go there if you don't know English? So, she could only go there in the name of visiting relatives and then work illegally. Once caught, she would be deported.

My uncle had been living there illegally for decades and luckily got a green card. But because of their relationship, they could only apply for a family visit visa for her. But my uncle said he could introduce her to a partner. If they got married, they could stay there legally.

Even the reason why my great uncle was willing to bring her over was because his children were too westernized to provide Chinese-style care for their old age. My great uncle wanted her to take care of him in his later years.

(End of this chapter)